Meadows, Wade 11 Jun 1919 - 23 Aug 2008 SN-L 26 Aug 2008
[Note: Son of Ruben & Flora (Johnson) Meadows; married Dory]
Funeral mass for Wade Meadows, age 89, of Branson, Missouri, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Branson. Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, in Greenlawn Funeral Home, Branson. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson. He died at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2008, in his home. He was born on June 11, 1919, in Branson, Missouri, the son of Ruben and Flora Johnson Meadows. He was a lifelong resident of Branson and graduated from Branson High School with the class of 1938. He was a 22 year veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. He was a former employee of the city of Branson from 1962 through 1995, where he served in many capacities including public works and was mayor from 1987 until 1994. He also served as Taney County Commissioner from 1995 until 2000. Survivors are his wife, Dory Meadows of the home; five children, Carole Kurfehs of Arlington, Virginia, Shirley Brown of Salt Lake City, Utah, Wanda Meadows of Seattle, Washington, Douglas Meadows of Branson, Missouri, and Roger Meadows of Nixa, Missouri; one sister, Brooksie Meadows of Branson; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Chris Meadows, Joe Meadows, Lee Meadows, Ruben Meadows and Bobby Meadows; and sisters, Cordelia Weatherman and Lindy Meadows.
Meadows, Weaver 1884 - 9 Dec 1924 CCR 12 Dec 1924 p1
[Note: Son of John & Polly ( ) Meadows]
Weaver Meadows, aged about 40 years, living near Bluff, Mo. Died early Tuesday morning, December 9, 1924. Funeral services and burial were held at 4:00 o’clock Tuesday at the Meadows cemetery in Taney county. Deceased leaved the widow and two children. He was the son of John Meadows.
Meadows, William L. “Uncle Bill” 25 Jan 1854 - 21 Nov 1920 CCR 26 Nov 1920 p1
[Note: Son of John H. & Barthena (Gideon) Meadows; married Margaret Gideon]
Wm. L. Meadows aged about 68 years died at his home on Bull Creek November 21st and was buried in the Meadows cemetery Tuesday the 23rd
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Meadows, William L. “Uncle Bill” 25 Jan 1854 - 21 Nov 1920 CCR 3 Dec 1920
William L.. Meadows died at his home 12 miles south of Ozark November 21st 1920. Age 88 years 10 months and 27 days. The deceased is survived by the widow, Margaret and two sons, W. A. Meadows of Nixa, Missouri and Albert Sidney Meadows of the home place. The deceased was a son of John H. Meadows and Barthena Meadows who was of the numerous Gideon family, being a daughter of old Uncle Jakie Gideon. He was born in Wright county, Missouri. December 25, 1853, and came to Christian county with his parents at an early age. He was united in marriage to Margaret Bright about 45 years ago. He is also survived by three brothers, John, Wash and Weaver. and three sisters, Sarah Meadows, Matilda Cook and May Bilyeu. Uncle Bill, as he was commonly known, was esteemed by his neighbors as being an honest and upright citizen and especially loved by children, His life had been an open book to all who knew him and we hope he has so lived, as the poet said, that when he was called by the Angel of Death to “Join that innumerable Caravan that moves to the pale realms of shade, where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls of Death, thou go not, like the quarry slave at night, scourged to his dungeon, but , sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, approach they grace, like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams. Funeral services were conducted by Elder O. F. Snow, and interment was made in the Meadow’s cemetery. W. A. M.
Meadows, William Martin “Mart” 7 Jan 1883 - 21 May 1968 CCR 23 May 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Christopher C. & ? (St. Clair) Meadows. Father married Cordelia Ann St. Clair and Sopronia St. Clair before 1890 - Mart’s mother probably Cordelia; father married Dona Fuller 1904 and Martha Chrisman 1909; Mart has stones in both Prospect and Hopedale Cemeteries]
William W. “Mart” Meadows, 85, a longtime resident of Rte. 1, Ozark, died at noon Tuesday in the home of a half-brother, Jesse Meadows, with whom he had made his home for several years. Surviving besides the half-brother, is a brother, Ruben, Branson; a half-sister, Mrs. Nola Smith, Barstow, Calif.; a half-brother, Dave, Dinuba, Calif.; a step-brother, Clyde Fuller, Ozark and a step-sister, Mrs. Mable Ireland, Bristow. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery southeast of here.
Mears, David Frank (Pugh) 1943 - 17 Jan 2007 SN-L 20 Jan 2007 & SN-L 21 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Bob & Virginia (Martin) Mears - adopted? Biological son of Bert Pugh; married 1966 Carole Scofield; married 17 Oct 1977 Judy Lynn Keller; during ice storm and power outage, he went out to his vehicle, perhaps to start it to get warm, at any rate the car rolled, trapping him between the car and house and killing him]
David Frank Mears, 63, of Rogersville, Missouri, died unexpectedly in his home on January 17, 2007. Dave was a Wholesale Floral Distributor and Importer of Floral Products, and owner of Mears Wholesale Florists in Springfield, Missouri. Dave was a 1962 graduate of Parkview High School. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and received a Bachelor of Arts in French in 1966; a Master of Arts in French in 1968, and a PhD in Romance Languages (ABD). Dave taught French for a brief period before returning to Springfield, Mo., to commence his career as president of Bob Mears Wholesale Florists (now Mears Floral Products), which he operated from 1972 until his death. Dave married his first wife, Carole Scofield, in 1966, with whom he had one son, Craig Martin Mears. He married his current wife and life partner of nearly thirty years, Judy Lynn Keller Mears, on Oct. 17, 1977. Dave was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Martin Mears and father Bob Mears. Dave is survived by wife Judy Mears; son Craig Mears (wife Jennifer); stepsons Kelly Parsons, Kevin Parsons (wife Julie); grandchildren Sophia and Madeleine Mears, Caroline, Colin, Anna Kate, Alec, Olivia, Corinne, Kyle and Elise Parsons; and biological father Bert Pugh. Dave was an active member of the Rotary Club of Springfield and served on the Board of Hospice. He was an active member and past president of the Wholesale Florists and Floral Suppliers of America (WF&FSA). Dave held many distinguished honors and awards including; 1993 U.S. Small Business Award, 1995 Springfield Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, 1997 Super Floral Magazine's Innovator of the Year, and 1999 American Academy of Floriculture Golden Bouquet Award, to name a few. Dave had a spiritual connection with nature and the great outdoors and instilled this love in wife Judy and his sons. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, backpacking, mountain climbing, scuba diving, camping, hiking and running. Dave was an ardent Mizzou Tiger supporter and MU Alumni Association member. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home East on Seminole. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 22, also in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dave Mears Memorial Fund at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 109 Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, MO 65211.
Mease, Delma E. (Jones) 23 May 1923 – 24 May 1997 CCH-N 28 May 1997
[Note: Daughter of Claud & Callie (Wyer) Jones; married 14 Dec 1940 Vernon Kyle Mease]
Delma E. Mease, 74, Reeds Spring, died Saturday, May 24, 1997, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born May 24, 1923 in Branson, and was the daughter of Claud and Callie (Wyer) Jones. On December 14, 1940, she married Vernon Kyle Mease. She lived throughout her life in the Reeds Spring area. Mrs. Mease was a member of the First Baptist Church of Reeds Spring. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Mease, two sisters, Gladys Henderson, and Shirley Seaton; and a brother, Melvin Jones. Survivors include: her husband, Vernon; three sons, Kyle Mease and his wife, Ruth, Phoenix, New York, Howard “Bub” Mease, Kimberling City, and Rod Mease and his wife, Gale, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a daughter-in-law, Ruth, Spokane; seven brothers and sisters, Charlie Jones, Branson, Carol Jones and Dorthy Stone, both of Reeds Spring, Betty Maples, Branson, Marie Brown, Spokane, Alta Jones, Fair Grove and Letha Hoover, Hollister; five grandchildren, Michael Mease, and Tana Darling, both of Rochester, New York, Lesley Sumners, Aurora, Kerry Dishman, Springfield, Ashleigh Mease, Tulsa; and seven great-grandchildren. Following cremation, a memorial service was held Tuesday, May 27, in Reeds Spring First Baptist Church with Pastor Warren Todd and Chaplain Larry Stevens officiating. Burial was in Yocum Pond Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Mease, Eugene 20 Nov 1903 - 29 Dec 2000 CCH-N 10 Jan 2001
[Note: Son of Frank Isaacs & Elizabeth Isaphine “Lizzie“ (Teeters) Mease; married 19 Nov 1926
Hazel Marie Stewart 27 Jun 1909 - 10 Feb 1993]
Eugene Mease departed this life Dec. 29, 2000 in his home near Reeds Springs, Mo., at the age of 97 years, 1 month and 9 days. Eugene was the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Teeters) Mease, owners of several Mease Canning Factories. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a retired farmer. Eugene was a member of Sixty-five Church near Spokane. He and his wife, Hazel, who preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 1992. Survivors include four sons; Frank of Ozark, George and Ronnie of Reeds Spring, Jim of Galena; 6 daughters, Lorene Lowry of Kirkbyville, Phylis Wildey, and Rosella Butler of Reeds Spring, Naomi Combs of Highlandville, Janice Estes of Galena and Judy Maggard of Nixa; 2 sisters, Ruby Davis of Reeds Spring, and Alma Tolbert of Ozark; 47 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; 7 sisters and 8 brothers preceded him in death. Services were held on Wed., Jan. 3, 2001, in the Spokane Middle School with the Rev. Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was held in the Eisenhour Cemetery, and was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City, Mo. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the heart, cancer and diabetes foundations.
Mease, Floyd Arthur 22 Nov 1904 - 13 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Arthur Wesley & Mabel C. (Workman) Mease; married Alma J. Messenger 11 Nov 1904 - 2 Aug 1992]
Floyd Arthur Mease, Reeds Spring, departed this life Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 2:30 p.m. in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Missouri at the age of 98 years, seven months and 21 days. Floyd was the son of Arthur and Mable (Workman) Mease and was born on November 22, 1904 in Reeds Spring, Missouri. Mr. Mease was a retired farmer having spent his entire life living on the farm homesteaded by his father. His parents; his wife, Alma; five sisters, Alta Rust, Gladys Emerson, Rose Cox, Eula Cox and Fernie Mease and three brothers, Dewey, Kenneth and Vernon Mease, preceded Floyd in death. Survivors include: one son, Joe Mease and his wife, Marcella of Reeds Spring; one sister, Lena Mae Gianni of Elma, Washington; two grandchildren, David Mease and his wife, Kathy of Booneville, Mo., and John Mease of Reeds Spring; three great-grandchildren, Nancy Jackson and Joey and Jacob Mease; one great-great-granddaughter, Lauren Jackson; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at Sixty Five Full Gospel Church near Spokane with Willard Cox officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home. Contributed by Hazel Messenger.
Mease, Jim 30 Sep 1917 - 17 Jan 1996 CCH-N 20 Jan 1996
[Note: Son of Frank Issacs & Elixabeth Isaphine “Lizzie” (Tetters) Mease; married 30 Sep 1917 Mary Brown]
Jim Mease, 78, Reeds Spring, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 1996 in his home following a long illness. Jim was born September 30, 1917 in Reeds Spring, Mo., the son of Frank Issac and Lizzie Tetters Mease. He was united in marriage to Mary Brown, December 28, 1945, in Ozark, Mo. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He and his wife Mary lived in Reeds Spring on their farm raising beef cattle. He was also a retired construction worker. He enjoyed caring for his cattle and his goats. He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, six sisters and one half brother. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home, one daughter Linda Bilyeu and her husband Arlis, one son Garth Mease and his wife Gail, all of Reeds Spring, two brothers, Gene and Carl Mease, Reeds Spring, four sisters, Ruby Davis, Reeds Spring, Alma Tolbert, Helen Barnhart and Margie Woods, all of Ozark, six grandchildren, Gayla, Kent, Mary Beth, Lori, Clint and Keith, seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverends Johnnie Holt and Denny McCrorey officiating. Burial following in the Yocum Pond Cemetery in Reeds Spring. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Mease, Mabel Claire (Workman) 20 Dec 1877 - 24 Oct 1965 CCR 28 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: married Arthur Wesley Mease 13 Aug 1873 - 24 Feb 1950]
Mrs. Mabel C. Mease, 87, Reeds Spring, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday in Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark. Mrs. Mease came from Iowa in a covered wagon to what is now Kimberling City at age 17. She had lived in Reeds Spring most of her life. Surviving are three sons, Floyd, Kenneth and Vernon, all of Reeds Spring; five daughters, Mrs. Alda Rust, Louisburg, Kan., Mrs. Gladys Emerson, Route 3, Galena, Mrs. Rose Cox, Ozark, Mrs. Eula Cox, Spokane, and Mrs. Lena Mae Butler, Byron, Calif.; and 27 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Reeds Spring Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery south of Spokane, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mease, Mae (Woods) 15 Jun 1913 - 6 Mar 2005 SN-L 9 Mar 2005 & SN-L 10 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Frank J. & Elizabeth Ann “Lizzie“ (Holt) Woods; married Wes H. Mease 20 Sep 1910 - 11 Feb 1991]
Mae (Woods) Mease, Reeds Spring, Mo., daughter of F.J. and Elizabeth (Holt) Woods, was born June 15, 1913, in Stone County and departed this life March 6, 2005, in Christian Healthcare, Nixa, at the age of 91 years, eight months, and 21 days. Mae was a retired machine operator for a garment manufacturer and a lifelong resident of Stone County. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wes; one son, Divern; four brothers, Page, Ples, Junior, and Lee; and two sisters, Lou and Lefa. Survivors include four sons, Densyl, Cape Fair, Douglas, Edinburgh, Ind., Billy K., and Jimmy Dale, both of Reeds Spring; one brother, Dale Woods, Reeds Spring; one sister, Alice Woods, Reeds Spring; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005, in 65 Full Gospel, Spokane, with Rev. Joe Wolven officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice.
Mease, Mary (Brown) 24 Apr 1916 - 12 Sep 2007 SN-L 13 Sep 2007
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Francis (Davis) Brown; married 28 Dec 1945 Jim Mease 30 Sep 1917 - 17 Jan 1996]
Mary Mease, 91, of Reeds Spring, Mo., passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2007, in her home with her family by her side. She was born April 24, 1916, in Taney County, Missouri, to Arthur and Francis (Davis) Brown. Mary graduated from Spokane High School in 1935. She was born again at the age of 21 and received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and lived a consecrated life to the Lord until the day she departed this life. Mary was united in marriage to Jim Mease on December 28, 1945, and they celebrated 50 wonderful years together. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and six sisters. Mary is survived by her daughter, Linda Bilyeu and her husband, Arlis, and a son, Garth Mease and his wife, Gail, all of Reeds Spring; six grandchildren, Gayla Webb and her husband, David, Ozark, Mo., Kent Bilyeu, Reeds Spring, Mo., Mary Beth Wilkerson and her husband, Justin, Springfield, Ill., Lori Gentry and her husband, Jody, Reeds Spring, Mo., Clint Mease and his wife, Heather Howell, Springfield, Mo., and Keith Bilyeu and his wife, Laura, Ozark, Mo.; 13 great-grandchildren, Lorabeth Webb, Cody Clevenger, Austin Bilyeu, Dakota Bilyeu, Kyle Gentry, Caleb Slay, Nikkie Webb, Corbin Gibson, Clay Gentry, Audrey Bilyeu, William Wilkerson, Chloe Gentry and Connor Bilyeu; and one great-great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Spratt. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007, in Reeds Spring Free Pentecostal Church, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2007, in the church.
Mease, Ruth Marvis 25 Dec 1922 - 4 May 2006 SN-L 5 May 2006
Ruth Marvis Mease, age 83, of Ozark, passed away on Thursday. A graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Mease, Vernon Kyle 7 Apr 1920 - 26 May 1999 CCH-N 2 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Arthur Wesley & Mabel Claire (Workman) Mease; married 14 Dec 1940 Delma Eliza Jones 24 May 1923 - 24 May 1997]
Vernon Kyle Mease, age 78, of Reeds Spring, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999, in his home. He was born August 7, 1920 in Reeds Spring where he continued to live throughout his life. He was the son of Arthur and Mabel Mease. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On December 14, 1940 he and Delma Eliza Jones were married. Mr. Mease owned and operated a sporting goods and service station before retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife on May 24, 1997. He was also preceded in death by a son Michael, six brothers and sisters, Dewey, Kenneth, Alda, Gladys, Femie Marie, and Rose, and his parents. Survivors include: three sons, Kyle Mease and his. wife Ruth, Phoenix, New York, Howard "Bub" Mease, Kimberling City, and Rod Mease and his wife Gale, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a daughter-in-law Ruth, Spokane; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Floyd Mease, Reeds Spring; and two sisters, Eula Cox, Ozark, and Lena Mae Ginnai, Byron, California. A graveside memorial service was 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Meckfessel, Edward H. 28 Nov 1911 - 8 Dec 1991 SN-L 10 Dec 1991
Graveside services for Edward H. Meckfessel, 80, Republic, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Manley Cemetery, southwest of Springfield, under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Mr. Meckfessel, a retired machinist, died at 4:33 p.m. Sunday in Springfield Health Care Center. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. (Springfield News-Leader – 10 December 1991)
Meckfessel, Myrtle Mary 10 Jul 1909 - 5 Mar 1991 SN-L 6 Mar 1991
Graveside services for Myrtle Mary Meckfessel, Republic, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Manley Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Mrs. Meckfessel, a homemaker, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in Springfield Health Care Center. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. (Springfield News-Leader – 6 March 1991)
Medley, Charles Edward “Chuck” 7 Oct 1954 - 21 Aug 1975 OH 28 Aug 1975 p8
[Note: Son of John C. & Patricia (Liffick) Medley]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Charles Edward Medley, 20, Highlandville, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday in the Fort Leonard Wood Hospital after a long illness. A graduate of Spokane High School, he had enlisted in the army in January, 1974 and received a medical discharge a years and a half ago. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Medley, and two sisters, Sue and Jodi, all of the home in Highlandville; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Helen Towner, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bethel Potts, Elgin, Ill. Services for Charles Edward Medley, 20, Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. today in Riverdale Baptist Church near here, with Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery in Willow Springs under direction of Rivermonte of Springfield.
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Medley, Charles Edward “Chuck” 7 Oct 1954 - 21 Aug 1975 OH 11 Sep 1975 p11
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and for the flowers, cards and food - also the wonderful help we received during the death of our son. Greatly appreciated by the family of Charles “Chuck” Medley.
Medley, John C. 24 Jun 1931 - 3 Jun 2006 SN-L 7 Jun 2006
[Note: married Patricia Liffick]
John Medley, 74, of Springfield, passed away Sunday evening of lung cancer. He was born on June 24, 1931, in Willow Springs, Mo. He was a Korean Vet and was a contractor for over 50 years, and a man of all trades. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Patricia (Liffick) Medley; two daughters, Sue Martin of Sparta and Jodi Mulholland of Republic; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Chuck Medley of Highlandville, Mo. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006, at Woodland Manor. Graveside services will be at Pinewood Cemetery in Willow Springs, Mo., at a later date. Family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Medley, Joseph M. 27 May 1915 - 29 Jan 1983 OH 3 Feb 1983 p6
[Note: married Arrhwannah]
Services for Joseph M. Medley, 67, Route 1, Clever, were held Jan. 31 in Greenlawn North Chapel in Springfield with Clarence Feeney officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Medley died Jan. 29 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. He attended Marionville Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Arrhwannah; three sons, Bob and Richard, both of Springfield, and Clarence, Republic; a daughter, Mrs. Gail Jackson, West Plains; two sisters, Mrs. Faye Rector, Carthage, and Mrs. Opal Perryman, Marshall; a half sister, Mrs. Edith Painter, Springfield; a stepsister, Mrs. Mildred Gillenwaters, Springfield; a brother, Jeff, Springfield; a stepbrother, Willis Rowden, Springfield and nine grandchildren.
Medley, Myrtle 1894 - 11 May 1965 CCR 13 May 1965 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Medley, 70, Nixa, who died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital following a lingering illness, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Kenneth Bandy will officiate, and burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. A retired licensed practical nurse, Mrs. Medley was a member of Nixa First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jeannette Fries, Bowling Green, Ohio, and a granddaughter.
Medlin, Armine 23 Sep 1908 - 19 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Thomas H. & Lucy E. (Williams) Medlin]
Armine Medlin, 71, a native of Billings, died Oct. 2 in the Boulder City, Nev. Hospital after a long illness. Services and burial were in Boulder City. Mr. Medlin moved to California from Billings in the 1930s/ He was a World War II veteran, having serves in the Navy See-Bees in the South Pacific. Survivors include a brother, James of Billings.
Medlin, Clyde 11 Jan 1885 - 18 Oct 1951 CCR 20 Oct 1951
[Note: Son of John Brantly & Laura Augusta (Aton) Medlin; married 3 Oct 1909 Emily “Amelia” Goessling Sep 1887 - 23 Jan 1970]
Clyde Medlin was born at Billings, Jan. 11, 1885, the son of John B. and Laura Medlin. He was accidentally killed Thursday morning, Oct 18, 1951, when struck by a train while walking across the tracks at a crossing in Billings. On Oct. 3, 1909 he was united in marriage to Miss Emily (Emilia) Gassling. To this union were born six children. One son, Carl, preceded him in death. He professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and presented himself for church membership in the Billings Baptist church, a few months before his death. He had spent his entire life in the Billings community, and was a loving husband, and a good father. Up until a year and a half ago he was employed at Producers Creamery in Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emily Medlin; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Groover of Billings and Mrs. Irene O’Bryant of Republic; three sons, John J. of New Orleans, LA, Warren of Republic and Lawrence of Ulysses, KS; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Lange of Billings, Mrs. Anza Owens and Miss Ada Medlin of Springfield; two brothers, Tom and Elmo Medlin, both of Billings; five grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Billings Baptist church. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery, under direction of Harris of Billings. The Rev. Lowell McFall officiated.
Medlin, Emily “Amelia“ (Goessling) Sep 1887 - 23 Jan 1970 SN-L 24 Jan 1970 & SN-L 25 Jan 1970
[Note: listed as g daughter or a daughter in home of Leonard & Annie ( ) Lulai in 1900 census of Polk Twp Christian County MO.; prob. Dau of Casper & Anna ( ) Goessling/Gassling; married 3 Oct 1909 Clyde Medlin11 Jan 1885 - 18 Oct 1951]
BILLINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Medlin, 82 of Billings, will be at 2 p.m Monday in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings. Mrs. Medlin died Friday in the state hospital in Nevada after a lingering illness. Surviving are three sons, John of Metairie, La., Warren of Republic and Lawrence of Ulysses, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Groover, Billings and Mrs. Irene O’Bryant, Republic; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Medlin, Emily “Amelia“ (Goessling) Sep 1887 - 23 Jan 1970 CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Medlin, 82, of Billings, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings. Mrs. Medlin died Friday afternoon in the state hospital at Nevada following a lingering illness. Surviving are three sons, John of Matairie, La., Warren of Republic and Lawrence of Ulysses, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Groover, Billings and Mrs. Irene O’Bryant, Republic, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Medlin, Hobert Wesley 2 Jun 1928 - 29 Nov 2006 SN-L 2 Dec 2006 & SN-L 3 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Elmer & Emma ( ) Medlin; married Nina 30 May 1930 - 27 Sep 1998]
Hobert Wesley Medlin, 78, Springfield, passed away Wed., Nov. 29, 2006, in Cox South. He was born June 2, 1928, in Christian Co., Billings, Mo., to Elmer and Emma Medlin. Hobert graduated from Marionville High School in 1945 and served four years in the U.S. Navy. He retired from MFA Oil Co. on June 1, 1990, after 36 1/2 years. Hobert was preceded in death by his wife Nina Medlin on Sept. 27, 1998. He is survived by one son Eric Lee of Springfield; daughter Lori and husband, Rod Turner, Springfield; three grandchildren, Tiffany Rene, Ashley Dawn and Mandy Medlin; one brother Leslie Medlin of Marionville; one sister Ivon Sullivan of Aurora; two nieces, including Jackie Schutte of Aurora; and four nephews. Hobert accepted Christ at age 12 at Shilo Baptist Church, Stone Co., and was a member of South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Mon., Dec. 4, 2006, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with burial in Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sun., Dec. 3, 2006, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hobert's name to the Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont, Springfield MO 65804.
Medlin, Infant Son 12 May 1969 - 12 May 1969 CCR 15 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Roy L. & ? (Keithley) Medlin]
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Medlin of Clever, were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Union Ridge Cemetery near Clever under direction of Cantrell. The infant was dead at Birth at 8:30 a.m. Monday in the Aurora Community Hospital. Surviving besides the parents are two sisters, Melissa Kay and Karen Sue and a half brother, Billie Joe Wilson, all of the home and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Keithley and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Chastain, all of Clever; and the maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Clever.
Medlin, James Robert 9 May 1924 - 16 Mar 1982 OH 25 Mar 1982 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas H. & Lucy Ellen (Williams) Medlin; married Mary]
Services for James R. Medlin, 57, Billings, were held March 18 at Meadors Chapel at Billings with the Rev. Rhett McCarty officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings. Mr. Medlin died March 16 at St. John’s Regional Health Center as the result of injuries suffered when he was struck by a car. Mr. Medlin was a member of the Baptist Church in Billings, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, No. 1451 and was an employee of Zenith Corp. of Springfield. He was a veteran of World War II and a lifetime resident of the Billings community. Survivors include his wife, Mary; one son, Timothy, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Lisa McClelland, Billings; one brother, John, Raytown, and two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Batson, Raytown and Mrs. Miriam Kennedy, Boulder City, Nev.
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Medlin, James Robert 9 May 1924 - 16 Mar 1982 OH 18 Mar 1982 p1
Second Degree Murder Charge Filed For Hit And Run Incident. by Michael J. Hill
Christian County Prosecuting Attorney Tim McCormick filed a charge of Second-Degree Murder of Tuesday, March 16, against Gary R. Van Gunde, 32 in connection with the death of James Medlin, 57, Billings.
Van Gunde was arrested Friday, March 12, by the Leavenworth County, Kansas Sheriff’s Office, and held on a warrant charging him with a Class A. felony of First-Degree Assault.
The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on Monday, March 8. shortly before midnight, when a car, reportedly driven by Van Gunde, ran down Medlin outside a Billings tavern.
According to accounts provided by Christian County Sheriff Buff Lamb, Chief Deputy Dwight McNiel and McCormick, Medlin was a spectator at a pool game between Van Gunde and another man that developed into an argument.
Several people left the building, then Van Gunde and his two companions, Jackie L. Forrester, 23, Marionville, and Steven A. Smith, 26, Lampe, got into Van Gunde’s car.
The driver of the car reportedly made a U-turn across the street and struck Medlin, then sped from the scene.
Medlin was taken to St. John’s Regional Health Center, where he remained in critical condition until his death about 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 16.
Van Gunde’s car was chased by Billings Police squad car south on Highway 13, for about four miles, until it stopped and the three men fled on foot.
The Sheriff’s Office and the State Highway Patrol were notified and joined in the search for the rest of the night and all day, Tuesday, March 9.
The car, a white, late-model Plymouth Volare, was towed to Ozark, where it was searched later in the day.
Meanwhile, citizens living near Bluebird Point, on Table Rock Lake, near Lampe, reported to the Stone County Sheriff’s Office that a car had been driven into the water there,
A license plate found at the scene was traced back to a Dodge Polara station wagon that had been stolen about one and a half miles from the point at which the three men had abandoned Van Gunde’s car.
Residents gave a description of a car with Illinois license plates that had been seen in the area, and Smith, whose car matched the description, was arrested at about 11:00 p.m. that night in Stone County.
Warrants had been issued for Van Gunde and Forrester, both charged with the Class A. felony of First-Degree Assault.
Forrester, accompanied by his attorney, surrendered to the Christian County Sheriff’s Office late Tuesday afternoon, and was booked on that charge.
It was not known how Van Gunde got to Leavenworth County. McNiel would only say, “We are speculating that he was driven by another party We are investigating the possibility of filing charges against that person.”
Forrester entered a plea of not guilty at his arraignment on the Assault Charge, Wednesday, March 10. A date of April 12 was set for a preliminary hearing, and bet was set at $50,000.
Forrester posted the bond on Friday, March 12, and was released, according to records in Division II, Circuit Court.
Smith was arraigned on a charge of stealing, a Class C felony, on Thursday, March 11. His preliminary hearing was set for April 8. He remained in jail on a $15,000 bond.
McCormick said late Tuesday that he had begun extradition proceedings against Van Gunde by filing a Requisition for Governor’s Warrant on the murder charge.. Van Gunde was being held on the earlier Assault Warrant in the Leavenworth County jail.
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Medlin, James Robert 9 May 1924 - 16 Mar 1982 OH 1 Apr 1982 p1
Van Gunde Arraigned: Bond Set
Caption: Gary R. Van Gunde (the T0-shirt) leaves the courtroom following the arraignment on a charge of Second Degree Murder. He is accompanied by Christian County Deputies Dale Reynold, Dwight McNiel and Lyle Hodges
Cary R. Van Gunde was arraigned in Division II Circuit Court on Friday, March 26, on a charge of Second Degree Murder, He is charged with causing the March 16 death of James Medlin, 57, Billings, by running him down with an automobile on March 8.
At the arraignment, Judge Sam Appleby continued the existing bond amount of $150,000 on Van Gunde, and set Wednesday, March 31, as the date at which a preliminary hearing will be scheduled.
The suspect had been arrested on March 12 by the Leavenworth County (Kansas) Sheriff’s Department on a Christian County warrant charging him with a Class A Felony of First Degree Assault. The murder charge was added after Medlin’s death.
Van Gunde waived extradition from Kansas, and was brought to Ozark on Thursday, March 25, by Deputies Dwight McNiel and Dale Reynolds.
Medlin, Jessie L. (Tharp) 14 Mar 1922 - 9 Aug 2003 SN-L 10 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of James Arvel “Orville” & Dora (Mattox) Tharp; married 30 Oct 1939 Melvin W. Medlin 15 Mar 1921 - 23 Oct 1997]
Jessie L. Medlin, 81, of Hurley, went to be with Jesus at 1:33 am. August 9, 2003 in Clever at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, after a courageous battle with heart problems. Jessie was born on March 14, 1922 in Omaha, Arkansas, the daughter of Orville and Dora Tharp. She was united in marriage to Melvin Medlin on October 30, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Medlin, one brother, Adrian, one sister Nellie Lawrence, a great-grandson, Colt Medlin, and her parents, Orville and Dora Tharp. Survivors include her sons, Herman Medlin and wife Bonnie of Hurley, Albert Medlin and wife Debbie, Crane, Jim Medlin and wife Kathy of Aurora, and Ronnie Medlin of Clever, and daughters, Sherry Medlin of Nixa, and Linda and husband Laverne Potter of Clever. Also surviving are one sister, Gladys Logan of Marionville, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, five g r e a t g r e at-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be remembered as a loving wife and devoted mother, a mother who sacrificed for her children. One that regardless of how hard times were, she kept her faith in God, setting a good example as a Godly mother. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at the Hurley Church of God, Hurley, MO, under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church.
Medlin, Lillie A. Mar 1888 - 12 May 1910 CCR 26 May 1910 p1
[Note: Daughter of John William & Margaret H. “Maggie” (Cavett) Medlin; no death certificate]
Death of Lillie Medlin - Dr. F. H. Brown Charged With Causing Girl’s Death
Billings, Mo., May 18 - As the result of an investigation into the death of Lillie Medlin, who passed away in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield May 12, Dr. Fred H. Brown, a physician here, was arrested today on a charge of manslaughter. It is alleged that Dr. Brown caused the girl’s death by an operation which he is said to have performed on her. It is claimed that the operation took place May 5. The young woman was removed from this city to Springfield May 7, and it is said was placed in a rooming house on College Street by the doctor but was later removed from there to Phillips and Guy streets because a friend of the girl resided near by. When she reached the latter place, it is said, her condition was so serious that she was taken to the home of a friend and put to bed, remaining there until she was taken to the hospital where she died. Dr. Brown arranged for bond in the sum of $2,000 and was released shortly after his arrest. He stoutly declares he is innocent. A preliminary examination has been waived and the case will come up at the August term of the circuit court. Lillie Medlin was about 23 years of age and was the daughter of J. W. Medlin, a liveryman of this city. There is some doubt as to who is responsible for her alleged condition, but it is thought that this will be developed in time. Dr. Brown made a statement tonight declaring that he is innocent of the crime of which he is accused and will be able to show it at the proper time. “It is only a scheme of my enemies to try and ruin me if possible,” said Dr. Brown, “And I will be able to prove to the world that there is nothing in the charge, but time alone will tell the tale. I do not fear the result of this charge although I fully realize that is a very grave one. I will be exonerated at the trial of the case.” - Springfield Republican.
Medlin, Linda Kay (Keithley) Wilson 3 Sep 1942 - 11 May 2011 CCH-N 18 May 2011
[Note: Daughter of Theodore & Maxine ( ) Keithley; married Billy Joe Wilson 1937 - 18 Dec 1964; married 1966 Roy Medlin]
Linda Kay Medlin, 68, Walnut Grove, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in her home. She was born Sept. 3, 1942, at home, in Stone County. Her hobbies included crocheting and making quilts. Linda loved being surrounded by family, reading to her grandchildren, camping and traveling with her husband. Medlin was preceded in death by: parents Theodore and Maxine Keithley; her first husband, Billy Joe Wilson; three daughters, Teresa Kay, Elisabeth Ann and Sheri Sue Wilson; and one son, Robert Leon Medlin. She is survived by: her husband of 45 years, Roy Medlin of the home; seven children and their spouses, Billy Joe Jr. and Melissa Wilson, Karen and Tim Coram, Melissa and Charles Swanson and Steven and Julie Medlin, all of Clever, James and Stephanie Medlin of Walnut Grove, Anna and Bobby Buckner of Clever, and Timothy and Pam Medlin of Cripple Creek, Colo.; 21 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, in the New Beginnings Community Church, 511 Bluegrass Road, in Ozark, with Pastor Earl Grigory officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever. The family suggests that contributions may be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Springfield, 1538 S. Enterprise Ave., Springfield, MO 65804. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Medlin, Lucy Ellen (Williams) 17 Jun 1880 - 29 Nov 1968 CCR 5 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Preston & Marena (Geren) Williams; married Thomas H. Medlin 27 Mar 1881 - 21 Nov 1952]
Mrs. Lucy Ellen Medlin, 88, a lifelong resident of Billings, died Friday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. Surviving are five sons, Eugene and Armine, both of Boulder City, Nev., Homer of Globe, Ariz., Jim of Billings and John of Raytown. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mariam Kennedy, Boulder City, and Mrs. Mildred Batson, Raytown; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Garebee, Springfield; a brother, Robert Williams, of Springfield; 11 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in BIllings Baptist Church with the Rev. lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Medlin, Melvin W. 15 Mar 1921 - 23 Oct 1997
[Note: Son of A. Warner & Bessie (Clifton) Medlin; married 30 Oct 1939 Jessie L. Tharp 14 Mar 1922 - 9 Aug 2003]
Melvin W. Medlin, 76, Hurley, died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 1997, in his home following a long illness. Mr. Medlin was a retired farmer and lived in the Hurley area his entire life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Bessie (Clifton) Medlin. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jessie; four sons, Herman Medlin and Albert Medlin, both of Hurley, Jim Medlin of Aurora, and Ron Medlin of Irving, Texas; two daughters, Sherry Medlin of Nixa and Linda Potter of Clever; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 1997, in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with Rev. Rick Flood officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of America.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Medlin, Polly Adelia (French) 8 Dec 1891 - 27 Jun 1972 CCR 3 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 3 Aug 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of John M. & Sarah L. (Jones) French; married William Monroe Medlin 16 Sep 1885 - 12 Oct 1956]
Billings - Mrs. Polly Adelia Medlin, 80 of Billings, died Thursday, July 27, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a lengthy illness. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Murl Burkey of Billings, two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services, under Cantrell of Billing, were at 10 a.m. Saturday July 29 in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Claud Brown officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings.
Medlin, Ruby M. (Gibson) 28 Aug 1921 - 19 Aug 2004 SN-L 21 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Hubert & Neva (Burch) Gibson; married 30 Nov 1945 Clyde Warren Medlin 19 Feb 1922 - 11 Jan 2003]
Ruby M. Medlin, 82, Republic, died at 1:43 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. She was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Houston, Mo., the daughter of Hubert and Neva (Burch) Gibson. She was united in marriage to Warren Medlin on Nov. 30, 1945, in the Billings Baptist Church. Mrs. Medlin received her teacher's certificate at what is now known as Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield. She was a member of the Republic First Baptist Church for over 40 years, and a lifetime member of the Republic’s 49's Extension Club. Mrs. Medlin enjoyed being in the company of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, on Jan. 11, 2003; and her parents. She is survived by a brother, Leland Hubert Gibson, Morris, Ill.; three sisters, Mable, Billings, Mo., Juanita, Virginia Beach, Va., and Helen, Great Bend, Kan.; nieces and nephews; special friends, Susan, Carrie, Emma and Kyle, who loved her very much; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at the First Baptist Church, Republic, with Revs. Steve Ward and Dick Bishop officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, or the First Baptist Church, Republic.
Medlin, Thomas H. 27 Mar 1881 - 21 Nov 1952 CCR 27 Nov 1952 p5
[Note: Son of John Brantley & Laura Augusta (Aton) Medlin; married 7 Jun 1905 Lucy Ellen Williams 17 Jun 1880 - 29 Nov 1968]
Thomas H. Medlin, 71, retired farmer and lifelong residents of the Billings community, passed away Friday morning Nov. 21, in the Ozark Osteopathic Hospital in Springfield where he had been a patient two days. He had suffered from a lingering illness. Survivors are his wife, Lucy E. Medlin of the home; five sons, Eugene of Boulder City, Nev. Armine of El Monte, Calif, Homer and James of Billings and John of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Miriam Kennedy of Butler and Mrs. Mildred Batson of Kansas City, eight grandchildren, one brother, Elmo of Billings and three sisters, Mrs. Frank Owens and Mrs. Ed Lange of Billings and Miss Ada Medlin of Springfield. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon in the Billings Baptist Church by the Rev. Lowell McFall and the Rev. Luther Nelson. Burial was made in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Warren Medlin, Charles Landers, Wallace Groover, Billy and Don Garbee and Rupert Youngman.
Medlin, William Monroe 16 Sep 1885 - 12 Oct 1956 CCR 18 Oct 1956 p1
[Note: Son of John William & Margaret M. “Maggie” (Cavett) Medlin; married 17 Mar 1912 Polly Adelia French 8 Dec 1891 - 27 Jun 1972]
Funeral services for William Monroe Medlin, 71 who died Friday, Oct. 12 at his home in Billings, were held October 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Billings Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Gandy officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. He was a retired maintenance man for the Frisco railroad, and a native and lifelong resident of the Billings community. He was a member of the Billings Baptist Church and the Modern Woodmen Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Polly French Medlin; one daughter, Mrs. Murl Burkey of Billings; two grandchildren; two brothers, Everett Medlin of Mena, Ark. and Avera Medlin of Oklahoma City; and one sister, Mrs. Dottie Blott of Oklahoma City.
Medlock, Linda J. (Suggs) 2 Oct 1953 - 13 Apr 2011 SN-L 14 Apr 2011
Linda (Suggs) Medlock, 57, Sparta. Arrangements: Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri.
Medlock, Paul 16 Oct 1931 - 7 Oct 2009 SN-L 10 Oct 2009
[Note: Son of John & Lou Cretta (Brown) Medlock; married 1950 Avis Hobbs]
Paul Medlock, 77, Sparta, Missouri, passed away, following a tragic tractor accident on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, in St. John's Hospital. He was born October 16, 1931, in Ava, the son of John and Lou Cretta (Brown) Medlock. On September 8, 1950, he was united in marriage to Avis Hobbs and this union was blessed with two daughters. Paul was a long-time resident of Christian County where he enjoyed his life-style as a farmer. He believed in working hard and spent many hours caring for his cattle. He took great pride in designing and constructing his own farm equipment. Paul was also a 50 year member of Sparta Masonic Lodge #296. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Herald Medlock; and many other relatives. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Avis; two daughters and their spouses, Paula and Vernon Cole of Branson, Pamra and Ed Thurman of Sparta; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Johns and wife, Tracey, Tyler Johns and wife, Cheryl, Monica Tosspon and Neisha Rogers; seven great-grandchildren; and several other caring relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2009, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2009, in the funeral home.
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Medlock, Paul 16 Oct 1931 - 7 Oct 2009 CCH-N 14 Oct 2009
Paul Medlock, 77, Sparta, passed away following a tragic tractor accident on Oct. 7, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital. He was born Oct. 16, 1931, at Ava, the son of John and Lou Cretta (Brown) Medlock. On Sept. 8, 1950, he was united in marriage to Avis Hobbs and this union was blessed with two daughters. Paul was a long-time resident of Christian County, where he enjoyed his life-style as a farmer. He believed in working hard and spent many hours caring for his cattle. He took great pride in designing and constructing his own farm equipment. Paul was also a 50-year member of Sparta Masonic Lodge No. 296. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Herald Medlock, and many other relatives. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Avis; two daughters and their spouses, Paula and Vernon Cole, of Branson, and Pamra and Ed Thurman, of Sparta; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Johns and wife Tracey, Tyler Johns and wife Cheryl, Monica Tosspon and Neisha Rogers; seven great-grandchildren and several other caring relatives. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Oct. 12, in Barnes Family Funeral Home. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 11, in the funeral home.