Pearce, Bearl Benjamin 7 Apr 1912 - 16 Oct 1989 OH 26 Oct 1989
[Note: Son of Sanders W. & Nettie Florence (Hill) Pearce; married Pauline Elizabeth DeWitt 28 Oct 1912 - 30 Mar 2005]
Bearl B. Pearce, 77, of Billings, died at 10:45 p.m. Oct. 16 in St. John's Regional Health Center after a long illness. He was a retired carpenter and sheet metal worker for Topco Mid-Am and was a member of Teamsters Local 245. He was united in marriage in 1935 to Pauline De Witt. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, who writes "Brown's Spring News" for the Christian County Shopper; two sons, Mickey Pearce and his wife, Becky, Billings, and Bearl Pearce Jr., of the home, a daughter, Carma Lee Little and her husband, Woody, Billings; two brothers, Mearle Pearce, Billings, and Loyd Bill Pearce, Marionville; a sister, Carmine Crumpley, Marionville; four grandchildren, Candise Little, Cpl. Lance Pearce, Cristine Pearce and Shawn Pearce. Services were last Thursday in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever, with the Rev. Lee Brownlee officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
Pearce, Bertie Jane (Nelson) 24 Dec 1894 - 22 Mar 1954 CCR 25 Mar 1954 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Anderson & Sarah Francis “Frankie” (Forbis) Nelson; married 23 Dec 1913 Cowan Charles Pearce 3 Jul 1893 - 14 Oct 1971]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertie Jane (Nelson) Pearce, 59, who died Monday in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a cerebral hemorrhage on March 17, were held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. Everett Bryant officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and had lived in the Clever community most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Cowan C. Pearce, judge of the county court from the western district, route 1, Clever; two sons, Orville Pearce of Branson and Andrew Pearce of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Zula Willoughby and Mrs. Marcella Roberts, both of Springfield; four brothers, Glen Nelson of Marionville; Earl and Willie Nelson of Clever’ and Howard Nelson of Birmingham, Ala; three sisters, Mrs. Georgia McConnell of Hollywood, Calif, and Mrs. Thelma Smith and Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel of Nixa, three grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
AND
Pearce, Bertie Jane (Nelson) 24 Dec 1894 - 22 Mar 1954
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Mt. Sinai Baptist church for Mrs. Cowan Pearce, who died Monday afternoon in the Baptist hospital in Springfield at the age of 59. She had been a patient in the hospital for five days after suffering a stroke. Revs. R. W. Forbis and Everett Bryant conducted the last rites. Burial was in the Delaware cemetery east of Clever. The deceased had been a resident of the Clever community most of her life She was a good Christian woman and a member of the Mt. Sinai church. She is survived by her husband, Cowan; two sons, Orville Pearce of Branson and Andrew of the home on Clever, Route 1, two daughters, Mrs. Zula Willoughby of 836 South Newton and Mrs. Marcella Roberts of 1738 Fairway Terrace in Springfield; four brothers, Glen Nelson of Marionville, Earl of the home, Willie of Clever and Howard of Birmingham, Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. Georgie McConnell of Hollywood, Calif., Mrs. Thelma Smith and Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel, both of Nixa and three grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date of 1954 in the margin.
Pearce, Clifford 2 Aug 1897 - 29 Mar 1985 OH 4 Apr 1985 p9
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Susan J. (Meacheam) Pearce; married 27 Dec 1917 Lula Ethel Rhodes 1901 - 1 Oct 1955; married Ruth M. Hair 1 Aug 1906 - 15 May 1990 who married first Westerman]
Services for Clifford Pearce, 87, Clever, were held in Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Jack Dawson officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Meadors. Mr. Pearce died March 29 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A lifelong community resident, he was a retired farmer and a member of Clever Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a son, Gary, state of California; two daughters, Wilma Hedgpeth, Springfield and Ramona Brown, state of Oklahoma; two stepsons, Carl Westerman, Springfield and Gary Westerman, Mexico; two step-daughters, Imogene Boerste, state of Washington, and Romalee Wilkerson, Springfield; a grandson and 16 step grandchildren; and eight step great grandchildren.
Pearce, Clyde Leon 20 Mar 1949 - Jun 1978 OH 8 Jun 1978 p6
[Note: Son of Morrell & ? ( ) Pearce]
AVA - Services for Clyde Leon Pearce, 29, Route 1. Ava, were at 1 p.m. Thursday in Bogart Chapel, Seymour, with the Rev. Gordon Heckendorn officiating. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Pearce died at 4 p.m. Monday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia of burns suffered in a fire at his home April 1. A native of Seymour, he was an Army veteran. He was a timber and sawmill worker. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morrell Pearce; four brothers, Leland of Battendorf, Iowa; Joe of Ozark; Jerry, a Sergeant stationed in Germany; and Frits, a sergeant stationed in Grand Ford, N. D.; and one sister, Mrs. Stella Archer, Ava.
Pearce, Cowan Charles 3 Jul 1893 - 14 Oct 1971 CCR 21 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Susan J. (Meachean) Pearce; married 23 Dec 1913 Bertie Jane Nelson 24 Dec 1894 - 22 Mar 1954]
Ex-Presiding Judge Found Dead in Field
Cowan C. Pearce, 78, a former presiding Judge of the Christian Chounty Court, was found dead Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16, in a field at his farm, east of Clever, Judge Pearce, who lived alone, had been under a doctor’s care, authorities said, and apparently suffered a heart’s attack and died sometime Thursday. He had a member of the Clever Baptist Church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Willoughby, Route 1, Nixa and Mrs. Ernest Roberts, Route 2, Springfield; two sons, Orville Pearce, Route 8, Springfield and Andrew Pearce, Route 2, Springfield; two brothers, Ernest Pearce, Route 1, Billings and Clifford Pearce, Clever; and one sister, Mrs. Harol Avery, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Pearce, Edith Elizabeth (Wampler) 25 Dec 1902 - 20 Feb 1931 CCR 26 Feb 1931 p1
[Note: Daughter of William W. & Laura Belle (Smith) Wampler; married 24 Jan 1931 Lawrence W. Pearce 31 May 1903 - 16 May 1970]
Woman dies from gasoline burns. Cleaning clothes with gasoline in room where there was fire, resulted in tragic death of Mrs. Edith Pearce of Clever last week. A tragic death occurred last week at Clever when Mrs. Edith Wampler-Pearce died as a result of burns sustained when gasoline, with which she was cleaning clothes, ignited from the fire of an oil stove. Her clothing was entirely burned off her body and she lived in extreme agony from Wednesday until Friday. Mrs. Pearce was 28 years old and had been married but one day over a month. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Wampler of Clever. About a month before the accident she was married to Lawrence Pearce. She was in the rear room of the Wampler Café and Soda Fountain cleaning a dress with gasoline, when the accident happened. It is thought that the fumes of the gasoline ignited from the fire in an oil stove, which was burning in another part of the room. Before aid could reach her, her clothing was a mass of flames. She lived from Wednesday until about 10:30 Friday morning. She became unconscious at about 5 o’clock the day of her death. The funeral services were held Sunday at Clever with Rev. Harpe of Willow Springs officiating. Burial was made in the Wisehill Cemetery under the direction of the T.W. Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
AND
Pearce, Edith Elizabeth (Wampler) 25 Dec 1902 - 20 Feb 1931 CCR 5 Mar 1931 p6
Edith Wampler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Wampler of this city, was born Dec. 25, 1902, and answered the call of death at her father’s home in Clever Friday morning, Feb. 20, 1931, at about 10:30, after suffering from burns which she had received Wednesday evening about 6 o’clock. She was in the rear of the Café and had gasoline in a vessel cleaning a dress and from some unknown reason the gasoline caught fire. There was an oil stove burning in the room but it is not known just how the fire was started. She picked the pan up and started for the front of the store, going through a partition door, and the flames spread so rapidly she dropped the pan between the lunch counter and the wall and in getting out over the fire her clothing caught fire and she was severely burned. She was taken home and Dr. L.E. Williams summoned to treat the burns. At first it was not thought to be serious, but she became unconscious about 5 a.m., Friday morning and death came as a terrible shock to everyone, at 10:30 Friday morning. Edith was born at Boaz, and at the age of 10 years she, with her parents, moved to Clever, where she spent the remainder of her life and although but 28 years, 1 month and 25 days of age at the time of her death, her disposition and kindly ways had won for her a friendship which now causes a community to mourn. After completing Clever high school she assisted at the Clever post office for several years, but for the past two years she had been assisting her father in a café and soda fountain. Edith was a lover of music and took a great interest in it. She was called upon continuously to render her service in music for churches and schools and delighted in doing her part. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Methodist church at Clever and was active in church work. Just about one month ago she was married to Lawrence Pearce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pearce of Clever, although they had not publicly announced their wedding. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church. Services were conducted by Rev. Harpe of Willow Springs. It was estimated that 1200 people attended the services. Interment was made in the Wise Hill cemetery under the direction of T.W. Maples Funeral Home of Clever. She is survived by the husband, father and mother; two brothers, Harold of Clever and Guy of Reeds Springs, and two sisters, Grace and Helen of Clever.
Pearce, Emily Frances 16 Oct 1876 - 11 Oct 1949 CCR 13 Oct 1949
[Note: Daughter of Samuel M. & Martha J. (Butler) Pearce]
Emily Frances Pearce, 72, lifelong resident of Christian county, died in the home of a niece, Mrs. J.O. DeWitt, of 2100 West Lee St. in Springfield Tuesday morning at 6:20. She had been in ill health for the past two years. She was a member of the Clever Baptist church. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Malinda Hallenberger of Webb City, Mrs. Lou Stokes of Dunnegan, and Mrs. Abagail Hardin of 1826 W. Chestnut St., Springfield; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Clever Baptist church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial will be made in the Frazier cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Pearce, Ernest Clay 24 Nov 1890 - 20 Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Susan J. (Meacheam) Pearce; married Flossie M. Boyts 6 Oct 1900 - 19 Apr 1985]
CLEVER - Services for Ernest Clay Pearce, 84, of Route 1, Billings, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery, near Clever, under direction of Cantrell Funeral Home. Mr. Pearce died at 6:20 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Florence; a daughter, Mrs. Marcella Hedgpeth, Billings; a brother, Clifford of Clever; a sister, Mrs. Jewel Avery, Ozark; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today.
Pearce, Flossie M. (Boyts) 6 Oct 1900 - 19 Apr 1985 OH 25 Apr 1985 p11
[Note: Daughter of Oscar Sherman & Maggie (Shaffin) Boyts; married Ernest C. Pearce 24 Nov 1890 - 20 Apr 1975]
Services for Flossie Pearce, 84, Clever, were held April 21 in Clever First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Wakefield officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mrs. Pearce died April 19 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack. She was a member of Clever First Baptist Church and a longtime resident of Clever. Survivors include a daughter, Marcella Hedgpeth, Clever; two sisters, Lucille Magers, Springfield, and Kate Pearce, Hanford, Calif.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pearce, Frank Wayne 14 Jun 1931 - 16 Feb 2010 SN-L 19 Feb 2010
[Note: Son of Raymond & Opal Lena (Sims) Pearce; married 17 Jul 1970 Janice Johns]
Frank Wayne Pearce Mr. Frank Wayne Pearce, age 78, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born June 14, 1931 in Republic, Missouri, the son of Raymond and Opal Lena (Sims) Pearce. Frank served his country in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Janice Johns on July 17, 1970. After 37 years of employment, Frank retired from the Sweetheart Cup Company, Inc. of Springfield. He attended Calvary Chapel of Springfield. Frank enjoyed playing guitar, singing in a band, bowling, and gardening. His parents preceded Frank in death. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janice, of the home; four children, Janet Sager and husband Ron, Ogden, Utah, Brenda Drew, Springfield, Mo., Stephen Pearce and wife Cynthia, Henrietta, Okla., and Gregory Pearce, Nixa; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and close friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will follow, with military honors, in Lindsey Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.meadors funeralhome.com
Pearce, George Washington 17 Feb 1868 - 18 Jan 1943 CCR 21 Jan 1943 p8
[Note: Son of Elijah & Sarah E. (Hodges ) Pearce; married Laura B. 15 May 1880 - 27 Jan 1901;married 1903 Connie Maud Jones Sept 1886 - 20 Nov 1954]
Funeral services for George W. Pearce, 74, pioneer Christian County farmer, who died at his home near Clever on Jan. 18, were held Sunday at the Clever Christian church, conducted by Revs. Doyle and Holland, with burial in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home. Born near Terrill in 1868, Mr. Pearce spent his entire life in Christian County and was widely known here. He was a member of the Clever Christian Church. He was married to Connie Jones in 1903. He is survived by his wife and three children, Lawrence of the home, Mrs. Loer Little and Roy Pearce, both of Clever; two daughters by a former marriage, Mrs. W.J. Potts of Republic, and Mrs. Sherman Merritt of Clever; a brother and sister, Andy Pearce of Clever and Mrs. M.F. Nelson of Billings; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pearce, Golda (Young) 6 Oct 1886 - 15 May 1970
[Note: married Lewis William Pearce 7 Aug 1885 - 9 Feb 1967]
Mrs. Golda Pearce, 83, of Clever, died about 5 a.m. today in Springfield Baptist Hospital after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mrs. Pearce was a member of the Clever Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Verna Pearce, Clever; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Butler, Harding, Mont.; and one brother, Dick Young, Independence. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Revs. Everett Bryant, Lynn Swadley and James Smith officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Pearce, Granville H. 1857 - 24 Sep 1939 CCR 28 Sep 1939 p4
[Note: Son of Jim & ? ( ) Pearce; married 1883 Nancy Margaret Rogers 1865 - ?]
Funeral services for Granville H. Pearce, 82, who died at his home at Logan, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 24, were held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Clever Baptist church, conducted by Rev. R.W. Forbis of Clever, with burial in the Lenzy Chapel near Republic, under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. He was married to Nancy Rodgers in 1883 and to this union were born seven children, five of whom with the widow, survive. They are Lewis Pearce of Clever, Wesley of Baxter Springs, Kans., Mrs. Mandy Fester of Marionville, Mrs. Reathel Sellars of Aurora and Mrs. Florence Wise of Billings.
Pearce, Haakon Philip 14 Aug 1930 - 21 Jun 1996 CCH-N 3 Jul 1996
[Note: Son of Jesse Philip & Ketta Marie (Thelander) Pearce; married Barbara]
Haakon Philip Pearce, 65, Nixa, died Friday, June 21, 1996 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born August 14, 1930 in Globe, Arizona. His wife, Barbara, preceded him in death in 1994. Survivors include: His parents, Phil and Ketta Pearce, Ozark; three daughters, Ketta Harris, Houston, Texas, Karla Keller and Kristi Curtis, Redwood City, California; two grandchildren, Christie and Ashley Harris, and Max and Kelly Curtis; a sister, Ethel Chudomelka, Ozark; three stepdaughters, Kitty Fovinci, W. Linn, Oregon, Judi Smith, Santa Barbara, California, and Kelly Smythe, Manhattan Beach, California; and two very close friends, Sherry Kerns, and Dal Butler. A memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7 in Ozark Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Ken Chamberlain officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Pearce, James H. 10 Jun 1922 - Dec 1980 OH 11 Dec 1980 p 10
[Note: married Ruby D. Cooper C13 Jul 1921 - 12 Feb 1985]
Services for James H. Pearce, 58, Forsyth were held Tuesday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Tom Boaz officiating. Graveside services in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery were conducted by Friend Lodge 352 of Ozark. Mr. Pearce died of natural causes in his home in Forsyth. He owned the Pine Ridge Saddle Shop. He was a World War II veteran and attended Union Church in Chadwick. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; a son, Jimmy Cooper, Jr. Orlando, Fla.; a daughter, Sherry Lou, of the home; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Kalock, South Bend, Ind; and two grandchildren.
Pearce, Jesse Philip "Phil" 14 Feb 1905 - 28 Feb 2004 CCH-N 2 Mar 2004 & SN-L 20 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Zebulon & Rachel (Leebrick) Pearce; married 24 Feb 1928 Ketta Thelander]
Jesse Philip "Phil" Pearce, 99, Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 in Primrose Place Heathcare Center Springfield. He was born February. 24, 1905 in Mesa, Ariz., the son of Zebulon and Rachel (Leebrick) Pearce. On Feb. 24, 1928 he and Ketta Thelander were united in marriage. They lived in Coopville, Wash., before his retirement from the dredging and Marina Business. The couple traveled extensively both in the United States and abroad. They settled in Ozark in the mid 1970's. He was a member of the United Methodist Church both in Washington and in Ozark before joining the Church of the Nazarene in Ozark. Although in his 90's, he never felt the urge to stop learning, he was able to join the age of computers, enjoyed weaving on his loom, and hunted and fished whenever he had the opportunity. He was always a gentleman. His wife, Ketta preceded him in death in 1999. He was also preceded in death by a son, Haakan Pearce; a daughter, Ethel Chudomelka; a granddaughter; and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Katherine Baxter, Payson, Ariz.; and special friends, Von and Barbara Morgan, Ozark. A memorial service was held in Ozark Church of the Nazarene.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
A memorial service will be held in Ozark Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, June 26, at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, it was Phil's desire that donations be made to the largest provider of services to homeless children and families in Springfield and the greater Ozarks, The Kitchen, Inc., 1630 N. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65803.
CHECKED AGAINST LEGIBLE TOMBSTONES TO HERE May 15 2010
Pearce, John Elmer 25 Feb 1886 - 14 Jun 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William H. & Martha F. (Carpenter) Pearce; married Lula E. “Lou” Price 31 Mar 1890 - 28 Jan 1957]
John Elmer Pearce, 80, of Clever, a retired farmer, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Irene Jones of Clever. Also surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Gladys Lipe, Modesto, Calif. and Mrs. Josephine Bigler, Springfield; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. today at the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Galen Jones officiating. Burial was at Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Pearce, Joshua Perry 10 Oct 1856 - 26 Jun 1936 CCR 2 Jul 1936 p5
[Note: Son of James G. & Celia Ann (Morgan) Pearce; married 14 Jul 1878 Frances J. Holder 12 May 1861 - 26 Apr 1948; tombstone says born 1854]
Josh P. Pearce was born in Tennessee Oct. 10, 1856, and departed this life June 26, 1936, aged 79 years 8 months, and 16 days. He was married to Frances Holder on July 14, 1878. To this union were born 10 children, two having preceded him in death. He united with the Christian Church many years ago and at the time of his death was a member of the Clever Christian Church. He spent the greater part of his life in and around Clever. Those who survive him are his companion and eight children, five sons and three daughters, Walter of Clever, Henry of Bois d’Arc, Caney of Springfield, Earl and Alva of California, Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Etna King and Mrs. Winnie Estes, all of Clever, Mo., 24 grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren, and one brother, Granville, of Marionville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Clever Christian church, conducted by Rev. Frank West. Burial was made in the Frazier Chapel under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, Mo.
Pearce, Ketta Marie (Thelander) 25 Oct 1905 - 25 May 1999 CCH-N 9 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of William Howard & Ethel (Langdon) Thelander; married 24 Feb 1928 Jesse Philip Pearce 24 Feb 1905 - 28 Feb 2004]
Ketta Marie Pearce, age 93, of Ozark, died Tuesday, May 25, 1999 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born October 25, 1905 in Callender, Iowa, and was the daughter of William Howard Thelander and Ethel Langdon Thelander. On February 24, 1928 she and J. Philip Pearce were married. In 1970 she and her husband moved here from the state of Washington. Mrs. Pearce was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Ozark. Survivors include: her husband, Philip; a daughter, Ethel Chudomelka, Ozark; eight grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were: a son, Haakon Pearce; and four brothers, Kenneth, Leonard, Wallace, and Ivan Thelander; and a grandchild. A memorial service was 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 1999 in the Ozark Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Kenneth Chamberlain officiating. Interment will be in Memory Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Phoenix, Arizona. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Pearce, Laura L. (Fugitt) 21 Feb 1871 - 2 Dec 1957 CCR 12 Dec 1957 p5
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Mary Caroline (Green) Fugitt; married Robert B. Pearce 27 Feb 1866 - 20 Nov 1912]
Funeral services for Laura L. Pearce, 86 of Phoenix, Ariz who died Sunday, Dec 2, were held Thursday, Dec 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Christian Church with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was converted at the age of 14 and united with the Clever Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Glen Pearce and Norman Pearce both of St. Joseph, Mo, one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Weber of Phoenix, Ariz, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mary Wade of Clever.
Pearce, Lawrence W. 31 May 1903 - 16 May 1970 CCR 21 May 1970 p8
[Note: Son of George W. & Connie (Jones) Pearce; married Alice Erma Hall]
Funeral services for Lawrence W. Pearce, 63, Route 1, Billings, were at 2:20 p.m. Monday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. William R. Butts and Rolla Weber officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Pearce, a lifelong farmer, died at 10:35 Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Erma; a son, James F. Bowen, Garland, Tex.; a brother, Roy Pearce, Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. Rao Little, Clever.
AND
Pearce, Lawrence W. 31 May 1903 - 16 May 1970
Funeral services for Lawrence W. Pearce, 63, Route 1, Billings, were to be at 2:30 p.m. today in the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. William R. Butts and Rolla Weber officiating. Burial was to be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Pearce, a lifelong farmer in this area, died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Erma; a son, James F. Bowen, Garland, Tex; a brother, Roy, 1544 South Kickapoo, Springfield; and a sister Mrs. Rao Little, Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated. [dates from tombstone give birthdate three years earlier than obit]
Pearce, Leonard 1889 - 26 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
[Note: married Edith]
Funeral services for Leonard Pearce, 73, Marionville, who died Sunday night at Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Otis Ennis and the Rev. Jerry Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Marionville under direction of Harris of Nixa. A resident of Route 1, Marionville, he was a retired farmer and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Edith; two sons, Claude, Peoria, Ill.; and Gerald, Crane; a daughter, Mrs. Lyndall Maples, Route 1, Marionville; eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pearce, Lewis William 7 Aug 1885 - 9 Feb 1967 CCR 16 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Granville H. & Margaret Nancy (Rogers) Pearce; married Golda Young 6 Oct 1886 - 15 May 1970]
Lewis William Pearce, 81, of Route 1, Clever, died at 12:30 p.m. yesterday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. A lifetime resident of Christian County, he was a retired farmer and member of Clever Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Goldie; one daughter, Miss Verna Pearce, of the home; one brother, Wesley Pearce, Baxter Springs, Kan., and two sisters, Mrs. Reathel Sellers, Aurora, and Mrs. Florence Wise, Billings. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock, the Rev. Lynn Swadley and the Rev. Everett Bryant officiating. Burial will be at the Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever under direction of Cantrell. [CCR says Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.]
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 1967 in the margin.
Pearce, Lula Ethel (Rhodes) 15 Jun 1901 - 1 Oct 1955 CCR 5 Oct 1955 p5
[Note: Daughter of W. T. & Julia (Chastain) Rhodes; married Clifford Pearce 2 Aug 1897 - 29 Mar 1985]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Ethel Pearce, 54, who died October 1 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield were held Tuesday afternoon at the Clever Christian Church, with Rev. Harold Mayes and Rev. Carl Burkhardt officiating, Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was converted at Frazier Chapel early in life and united with the Clever Christian Church 25 years ago. Survivors include her husband, Clifford Pearce of the home, Route 1, Clever; a son, Gary Clifford Pearce of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Hedgpeth of Springfield and Miss Ramona Pearce of the home; six brothers, Rass Rhodes of Miller, Ernest Rhodes of Monett, Fred Rhodes of South Greenfield, Rolla Rhodes of Crane, Howard Rhodes of San Diego, Calif, and Oliver Rhodes of Nixa; three sisters,, Mrs. Etta Deeds of Denton, Texas, Mrs. Myrtle Wolfe of Visalia, Calif and Mrs. Reathel Combs of Bois d’arc and other relatives and a host of friends.
Pearce, Martha E. “Mattie” 27 Feb 1873 - 22 Feb 1961 CCR 23 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph J. & Margarette J. (Ashmore) Pearce]
Miss Martha “Mattie” E. Pearce, 85, a former clerk in the Springfield Court of Appeals and retires school teacher, died Wednesday at the Christian Rest Home in Ozark. Miss Pearce had been a teacher at the Ozark and Billings School for many years before retiring to a home at Billings and had been a patient at the Ozark rest home for four months. About 50 years ago, she was a clerk in the Springfield Court of Appeals and in 1915 was associated with a security company in Kansas City. She was a member of Billings Christian Church. Survivors are nephews Ted Morris of Billings and Joseph Morris of California and nieces Mearl Nichols of Farmersville, Ohio and Charles Nichols, Kansas City. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Billings.
Pearce, Martha Jane (Butler) 21 Aug 1846 - 14 Dec 1932 CCR 22 Dec 1932 p5
[Note: married 13 May 1866 CCM Samuel Martin Pearce 8 Jan 1845 - 6 May 1909; parents not named on DC; on 1860 Stone County Census in home of John & Margaret Hembree]
Martha J. Butler was born Aug. 21, 1846, and departed this life at her home in Clever, Dec. 14, 1932, aged 86 years. She was married to Samuel M. Pearce May 31, 1866. to this union 12 children were born, four boys and eight girls. Her companion, four boys and three girls having preceded her in death. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. A. Hardin of Springfield, Mrs. Martha J. Soden, Miss Frances Pearce and Mrs. B.F. Stokes of Clever, Mo. and Mrs. Maggie Hollenberger of Webb City, Mo. She was converted in a Methodist prayer service soon after the Civil War and lived in the Methodist church a short time, then united with the Baptist church where she spent the rest of her days. She was always devoted to Christ and loyal to her family. Her death is mourned by her children, many relatives, including 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and a host of friends. Short funeral services were held at the home at 1 p.m. and then at 2:30 p.m. at the Mt. Sinai Baptist church Dec. 15, conducted by Rev. Rolla Cook of Clever with burial in cemetery there under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, Mo.
Pearce, Merrell L. 20 Aug 1915 - 13 Jan 1985 OH 17 Jan 1985 pB6
[Note: Son of Frank Leon & Margaret Leona A. (McGowen) Pearce; married Alice E. Archer 30 Oct 1916 - May 1980]
Services for Merrell L. Pearce, 69, Mount Vernon, were held Jan. 16 in Bergman-Miller Chapel, Seymour, with the Rev. Gordon Heckendorn officiating. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Pearce died Jan. 13 in the Missouri State Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon after a short illness. An army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW No. 3406. He was a retired truck driver and former guard at Missouri penitentiary in Jefferson City. Survivors include four sons, Joe, Ozark, Leland, Bettendorf, Iowa, Jerry, Seymour, and Frita, Grand Forks, N. D.; a brother, Ronald, Birch Tree; a sister, Leola Pearson, Orlando, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Pearce, Mickey J., SFC (Ret) 22 Oct 1963 - 3 Jun 2005 SN-L 5 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Bearl B. & Pauline Elizabeth (DeWitt) Pearce; married 10 Jun 1966 Becky Maples]
SFC Mickey J. Pearce (Ret) left this world on June 3, 2005, after 28 years of honorable military service to his country from 1962 to 1992, and a lifetime of dedication to his family and God. After retirement, he served the City of Clever as City Clerk until illness forced him to retire. He was born October 22, 1943, to Bearl and Pauline (DeWitt) Pearce. He was united in marriage to Becky Maples on June 10, 1966. His parents and one brother, Buck, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Becky; two sons, Lance and wife, Regina, of Clever, and M. Shawn and wife, Stephanie, of Billings; one daughter, Christina Strohm and husband, Mike, of Willard; grandchildren, Cole and Jessie Pearce, Jon and Jake Strohm, Ashley and Riley Pearce; one sister, Carma Lee and Woody Little and daughter, Candy, Billings; and brother-in-law, Mickey Maples of Billings. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Memorial contributions may be made to Pauline Elizabeth Pearce Scholarship fund in care of Peoples Bank of Nixa, or Hood United Methodist Church.
Pearce, Myrtle S. 3 Aug 1901 - 30 Sep 1981 OH 8 Oct 1981 p10
Services for Myrtle S. Pearce, 80, were held Oct. 3 in Billings First Baptist Church with the Revs. Henderson officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Billings. Mrs. Pearce died Sept. 30 in Aurora Community Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of Billings Baptist Church and of the Billings Farm Club. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bill McGehee, Billings and several nieces and nephews.
Pearce, Nancy Margaret (Rogers) 25 Mar 1862 - 23 Nov 1879 CCR 2 Apr 1942 p1
[Note: Daughter of James Ansel & Elizabeth (Good) Rogers; married Granville H. Pearce 1857 - 24 Sep 1939]
Funeral services for Nancy M. Pearce, 76, who died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maude Foster of Marionville, Rt. 1, were held at 3 o’clock Monday in the Clever Baptist church with the pastor, Rev. F.L. Wise, officiating. Burial was made in the Lenzy Chapel under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home. Those who survive are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Maud Forrester of Marionville, Mrs. Florence Wise of Marionville and Mrs. Reathel Sellars of Aurora, Mo., Wesley of Baxter Springs, Kan., and Lewis of Clever, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Pearce, Naomi 1903 - 12 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: married Floyd Pearce]
Naomi Pearce, 85, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of the Republic area, died March 12 at the Olathe Medical Center after a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Pearce were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Lindsey Cemetery, Republic, with the Rev. Bert Miller officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Meadors Chapel, Republic. Mrs. Pearce was a longtime member of the Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are her husband, Floyd; two stepdaughters, Marlene Palmer, Kingston, Oklahoma and Bonnie Rodgers, Olathe; a stepson, Jack Pearce, Gardner, Kansas; three nieces, Mamie Yates and Sue Bywaters, both of Smithville, and Sharon Williams, Edgerton; two step-nephews, Gene McConnell, Republic, and Frankie Pearce, Nixa; three step-nieces, Inas Harper, Cahokia, Illinois, Virgia Boyd, Olathe, and Erma Emerson, Miami, Oklahoma; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pearce, Pauline Elizabeth (DeWitt) 28 Oct 1912 - 30 Mar 2005 SN-L 1 Apr 2005
[Note: story her son Mickey wrote for county history says her maiden name was Dewitt; DeWitt history says she is daughter of Robert A. & Ida A. (Fugitt) DeWitt; since Robert A. DeWitt died 1929, Ida was his second wife & he married a third time before his death, perhaps Isaac Gardner was Pauline’s step-father and Mitt was Ida A.’s nickname???; married Bearl B. Pearce 7 Apr 1912 - 16 Oct 1989]
Pauline Elizabeth Pearce, 92, Billings, passed away at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born October 28, 1912, in Billings. Mrs. Pearce was a wife, mother, teacher, storekeeper, writer, and proofreader, and retired from the Springfield News-Leader. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bearl Sr., in 1989; a son, Bearl "Buck" Jr., in 1999; her parents, Isaac and Mitt (Fugitt) Gardner; and a brother, Lee DeWitt. She is survived by a son, Mickey Pearce and wife, Becky; daughter, Carma Lee Little, and husband, Woody, all of Billings; four grandchildren, Candy Little and friend, Stacey Kerr, Lance Pearce and wife, Regina, Christy Strohm and husband, Mike, and Shawn Pearce and wife, Stephanie; six great-grandchildren, Cole and Jessi Pearce, Jon and Jake Strohm, and Ashley and Riley Pearce; other relatives and many friends. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever, with Rev. Wes Arington officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. The Clever chapel will be open 10 a.m. Saturday, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests contributions be made to the Pauline Pearce Memorial Fund, care of the People's Bank in Clever, which will go toward the Clever High School Scholarship Fund.
Pearce, Raymond 26 Dec 1906 - 8 May 1980 OH 15 May 1980 p12
Services for Raymond Pearce, 73, Republic were held Monday in Republic Methodist Church with Gene Cole officiating. Burial was in Lindsay Cemetery. Mr. Pearce died May 8 at his home. Surviving are one son, Frank, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Alta McConnell, Springfield and Mrs. Nellie McConnell, Kansas City; a brother, Floyd, Billings; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Pearce, Ruby D. ( ) Cooper 13 Jul 1921 - 12 Feb 1985 OH 1 Mar 1985 p5
[Note: married Jimmy Cooper; married James H. Pearce 10 Jun 1922 - Dec 1980]
Graveside services for Ruby Pearce, 63, Orlando, Fla., were held March 7 in Chadwick Cemetery with Herle Gardner officiating. The body was cremated Services were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Pearce died Feb. 12 in Orange Memorial Hospital, Orlando, after a short illness.
Pearce, Ruth M. (Hair) Westerman 1 Aug 1906 - 15 May 1990 OH 24 May 1990
[married Otto Westerman 24 Aug 1903 - 3 Apr 1957; married 9 Oct 1958 William Clifford Pearce 2 Aug 1897 - 29 Mar 1985]
Ruth M. Pearce, 83, Mexico, Mo., formerly of Clever, died Tuesday, May 15, 1990 in Pine Oak Nursing Center, Mexico, after a long illness. She was a retired restaurant owner and a member of Clever Christian Church. She is survived by two sons, Gary Westerman, Auxvasse, and Carl Westerman, Springfield; two daughters, Imogene Boerste, state of Washington, and Romalee Wilkerson, Springfield; a stepson, Gary Pearce, state of California; two stepdaughters, Wilma Hedgepeth, Springfield, and Ramona Brown, state of Oklahoma; a brother, Hobert Hair, Modesto, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; a step-grandchild; and eight great grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley Jr. officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever,
Pearce, Susan Jane (Meacheam) 12 Nov 1869 - 1 Oct 1944 CCR 28 Sep 1944 p1
[Note: Daughter of William M. & Jane (Baxter) Meacheam; married Andrew J. Pearce 11 Nov 1864 - 28 Apr 1943]
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Jane Pearce, age 74, widow of the late Andy Pearce, who died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jewell Avery of Nixa, Sunday morning were held at Clever Christian Church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. R.W. Forbis of Pierce City, Mo. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home. Mrs. Pearce was a life-long resident of Christian County and was a member of the Clever Christian Church. Failing health prevented her from being active for the past few years. She is survived by three sons and three daughters, Cowan and Clifford Pearce of Clever and Ernest Pearce of Billings, Mrs. Myrtle Maples of Clever, Mo., Mrs. Nettie Jones of Nixa, Mo.; one brother, John Meacheam of Clever; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Pearce, Verna Marie 26 Nov 1908 - 6 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Lewis & Golda (Young) Pearce]
Verna Pearce, 80, of Clever, died March 7 at the Aurora Community Hospital after a long illness. Services for Miss Pearce were Held March 10 in the First Baptist Church of Clever, with the Rev. Everett Bryant officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Miss Pearce was a longtime resident of the Clever community. She was a homemaker and a member of the Clever First Baptist Church. Surviving are several cousins. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Clever First Baptist Church. There is a handwritten date of 3-7-89 in the margin. Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Pearce, Walter D. 7 Sep 1879 - 22 Feb 1957 CCR 7 Mar 1957
[Note: Son of Joshua Perry & Frances Jane (Holder) Pearce; married Norma F. Wilson 5 Dec 1879 - 30 Jan 1912]
Funeral services for Walter D. Pearce, 77, a lifelong resident of the Clever and Republic commuities who died February 22 were held February 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Christian Curch, with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a member of the Clever Christian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Little of Denair, Calif. and Mrs. Bessie E. Bird of Tekoma Park, Md; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; four brothers, Henry Pearce of Bois D’arc, MO, Caney Pearce of Springfield, Alva Pearce of Visalia, Calif and Earl Pearce of Hanford, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Etna King and Mrs Winnie Estes, all of Clever.
Pearce, Wanda Mae (Riley) 11 Jun 1926 - 19 Jun 2011 SN-L 21 Jun 2011 & CCH-N 22 Jun 2011
[Note: Daughter of Charles E. & Mary Iona “Ona“ (Little) Riley; married Orville Wade Pearce 15 Aug 1926 - 30 Oct 1998]
Mrs. Wanda Mae Pearce, age 85, of Clever, Missouri, entered into Heaven's Kingdom on Sunday, June 19, 2011 in Sonshine Manor, Republic, Missouri, with family by her side holding her hands. She was born on June 11,1926 in Republic, Missouri, to Charles E. and Mary Iona Riley. Wanda was a devoted Christian, who loved sharing God's word with others. She attended North Nixa Baptist Church for many years. She then moved to Clever in 2001, where she began attending Clever First Baptist Church, until she was unable to attend any longer due to health problems. Wanda loved to cook: potato soup, chicken and dumplings, and sugar cookies were some favorites among her family. Wanda also loved plants and had one mighty "green thumb." Whether it was working in her garden or her rose bushes she always knew what they needed. She enjoyed fishing and was pretty good at it. Buck Creek was a favorite place Wanda and her husband, Orville, loved to visit. Wanda hosted many family dinners, always reminding loved ones what the holidays and family traditions were all about. Her passion was always her family, and she spent many hours rocking, nurturing, hugging and rubbing backs of her grandchildren. She was a cherished friend to so many and was loved by all who met her. Wanda is preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Orville Wade Pearce; her parents; two brothers, Carl and Leon Riley; and a sister, Maxine Ferguson. Wanda is survived by two sons and their wives, Kenny and Vicki Pearce, Springfield, and Wade and Janice Pearce, Clever; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Cindy and Thad Phillips, Chrissy and Lance Hall, Kenny and April Pearce, Jason and Casey Pearce, Mandy and Brandon Sampson, Leslie and Larry Keithley, and Jayme Pearce; four step-grandchildren, Perry Taylor, Melissa King, Stephen Jones and Brianna Adams; nine great grandchildren, Kayla and Ariel Phillips, Madison and Brayden Hall, Kenny and Annistyn Pearce, Roen Sampson, Riley and McKenzie Keithley; two step great grandchildren, Kyle Taylor and Nicole King; a sister, Norma Sherman; a sister in law, Silvia Riley; Darrell Bolin, and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, in the funeral home. Following the service, Wanda's final resting place will be in Delaware Cemetery, in Boaz. Contributions may be made to the " Alzheimer's Association ," and left at the funeral home, or be sent to 306 W. Inman Rd., Clever, MO 65631, in honor of Wanda and her battle with Alzheimer's. All the donations collected will sponsor Wanda's two granddaughters, Leslie Keithley and Jayme Pearce, in their Walk To Stop Alzheimer's in September. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Pearce, Zola E. 1911 - 28 Dec 2007 SN-L 1 Jan 2008
Zola E. Pearce, 96, passed away December 28, 2007, in St. John's Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the Reverend Charles E. Buck officiating under the care of Bob and Don Lohmeyer. Burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery, Republic.
Pearl, Harold E. 1911 - 11 Jul 1978 OH 13 Jul 1978 p6
Services for Harold E. Pearl, 67, of 602 W. Bell, were at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. M. M. Brewer officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery. Mr. Pearl died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. He was a longtime resident of Springfield and an owner-operator of Pearl Nursing Home. He was a member of Fairport Baptist Church and a veteran of WWII. Survivors include a son, Jerry, 528 W. Tracy; a daughter, Mrs. Jo Ann Buff, Route 1, Nixa; two stepsons, Danny Betser, 1623 N. Missouri and Bennie Betzer, Orange, Calif.; two brothers, Willis of Rosemead, Calif. and Covel of Maysville; a sister, Mrs.. Hallie Artz, Springfield; 19 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Pearson, David Charles 1954 - 31 Mar 2007 SN-L 3 Apr 2007
[Note: Son of Bob & Helen ( ) Pearson; married Holly Harden]
David Charles Pearson, 52, Brighton, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 31, 2007, near his home. He was a long-time housing construction framer. He is survived by his wife, Holly; and a son, Cooper Jack Pearson, of the home; a brother, Dan Pearson and his wife, Donna, Clever; his parents, Bob and Helen Pearson, Clever; a nephew, Dustin Pearson, Springfield; his mother-in-law, Polly Harden, Marshfield; a special aunt, Frances Bradow, Marshfield; as well as several other loving relatives and friends. A visitation for the family and friends will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, after which at his request, his body will be cremated.
Pearson, Erdy (Caudle) Jun 1894 - 27 Jul 1954 CCR 29 Jul 1954 p5
[Note: Daughter of Shadrack Newton & Lucy Ann (Melton) Caudle]
Mrs. Erdy Pearson, a native of McCracken and Christian County, died in a Portland, Ore. hospital on Tuesday, July 27. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30 at 2 p.m. at the Davies Funeral Home of Portland. At an early age, Mrs. Pearson moved to California then on to Oregon where she lived for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Lou Pearson, of the home and three brothers, Fred and Bedford Caudle of Modesto, Calif and J. B. Caudle of Denver, Colo. She was a cousin of Oren and Bert Fowler, Mrs. Clara Nix, Mrs. Affie Garrison and Mrs. Virgie Beck, all of Sparta and Bert Hacker of Rogersville.
Pearson, Eula Mae (Prunty) 22 May 1906 - 16 Aug 1992 SN-L 19 Aug 1992
[Note: Daughter of Leonard Franklin & Josie V. (Hale) Prunty]
Eula Mae Pearson, 86, Springfield, died at 1:25 p.m. in Hillhaven Convalescent Center. She was a longtime resident of Springfield and a garment worker in a clothing factory. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Chadwick, Springfield; three granddaughters, Sandy Bowles, Dana Louiselle, and Becky Chadwick; a grandson, Steve Chadwick; a great-grandson, Danny Louiselle; and a great-granddaughter, Addie Louiselle. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the Rev. Harold R. Bergen officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery, near Battlefield. (Springfield News-Leader – 19 August 1992)
Pearson, Hopie (Duckworth) 21 Dec 1869 - 13 Apr 1916 Spfd Republican 14 Apr 1916
[Note: Daughter of George & ? ( ) Duckworth; married 1888 William Thomas Pearson 18 May 1865 - 17 Feb 1942]
Mrs. Hopie Pearson, aged 47, died at 8:30 o’clock Thursday morning at St. John’s hospital following an extended illness of pellagra. The body was removed to the Lohmeyer undertaking establishment, where the remains are being prepared for burial. The body will be shipped to Clever, where interment will be Saturday afternoon in the Wise Hill Cemetery. The decedent, who was the wife of W. J. Pearson of 863 Smith Street is survived beside the husband by eight children: Mrs. Thomas Pridemore of Shoals, Iowa, and Bertha, Roy, Myrtle, Floyd, Boyd, Elbert and Harrison Pearson, all of whom reside at home. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Springfield MO, Republican, Page 8, April 14, 1916. Contributed by Donna Conley.
Pearson, Keith A. 5 Dec 1959 - 26 Sep 2008 CCH-N 1 Oct 2008
Billings man killed in one-vehicle accident, Chris J. Cluck, Headliner News
A Billings man was killed early Sept. 26 in western Christian county after the pickup he was driving apparently left the roadway, hitting several trees and overturned.
Keith A. Pearson, 48, was driving westbound on Blades Road when his 1997 GMC truck ran off the roadway about one-and-a-half-miles west of Republic at approximately 12:14 a.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol report said.
Pearson was ejected from the truck after it struck several trees and overturned. Pearson was not wearing a seatbelt, the MSHP report said, He was pronounced dead at the scene by Christian County Coroner Arthur dams.
The MSHP report said Pearson was the 96th fatality in Troop D in 2008. Troop D is the largest geographical troop in the MSHP encompassing 18 counties in southwest Missouri, including Christian County.
Pearson, William Thomas 18 May 1865 - 17 Feb 1942 SL-P 17 Feb 1942 p8
[Note: Son of Harvey & Mary (Tern) Pearson; married 1888 Hopie Duckworth 21 Dec 1869 - 13 Apr 1916; married Nellie]
William Thomas Pearson, 76, of 2244 North Lyon, died at 4:10 a.m. today at a Springfield hospital following a brief illness. He was born and reared near Billings, and farmed there for many years. Up until four years ago, he had been with the Springfield street department for 27 years. He is survived by his widow, Nellie; five sons, Harrison J. and Elbert, both of Springfield; Floyd and Boyd, both of Breckenridge, Texas, and Roy of Long Beach, Cal.; and three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Pridemore of Indiana, Mrs. Clark Sims of Tuscumbia, Iowa and Mrs. Ray Brandon of Springfield. Springfield MO, Leader and Press, Page 8, Feb. 17, 1942. Contributed by Donna Conley.