Perryman, W. F. “Bill” 13 Dec 1889 - 6 Jun 1972 CCR 8 Jun 1972 p1
[Note: married Florence Walker11 Jan 1889 - 1985]
Funeral services for W. F. “Bill” Perryman, 82, of rural Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery. Mr. Perryman, a longtime resident of this area, died at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday in Fremont Manor. He was a retired dining car inspector for the Wabash Railway Company. Surviving are his wife, Florence; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Rena Bledsoe, Wichita and Mrs. Flossie Metzger, Enid, Okla.
Perryman, William Joe “Billy” 10 Aug 1930 - 12 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of William Joseph & Ethel (Miller) Perryman; married Betty]
William Joe “Billy” Perryman, 71, Springfield, died at 3:43 a.m. Sunday, August 12, 2001, in his home. He was born August 10, 1930, in Springfield, Mo., the son of William Joseph and Ethel (Miller) Perryman. He retired from Ash Grove Lime Company in Galloway, Missouri. Preceding him in death were his father and stepfather. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; five sons, Bud Perryman, Texas, Allen Perryman, California, Marvin Perryman, Springfield, Junior Brayfield and his wife, Dianne, and Jimmy Brayfield, all of Springfield; three daughters, Linda Hayes, Vermont, Patty Hill and her husband, Larry, Rogersville, and Connie Matthews and her husband, Mike, Springfield; his mother, Ethel Grandstuft, Springfield; four brothers, Buddy and Larry, Bois D’Arc, Jerry, Slater, Mo., and Lloyd, Nixa; five sisters, Josephine Hurd, Bonnie Boatright, Norma Perry, Sherley Marler and Peggy Carroll, all of Springfield; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2001, at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with the Rev. Jerry Humble officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever. Visitation was Wednesday 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Personne, Helen Marie (Curtis) 29 Jun 1929 - 17 May 1992 NN-E 20 May 1992
[Note: Daughter of Orville & Mamie ( ) Curtis; married 22 Aug 1942 Wayne Personne]
Helen Marie Personne, 70, Springfield, died Sunday, May 17 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. , She was born June 29, 1921, in Wichita; Kan., the daughter of Orville and Mamie Curtis. She was married to Wayne Personne on Aug. 22, 1942. She was employed a secretary at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita for 32 years before moving to this area 16 years ago. She was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons and their wives, Dean and Linda Personne, Boulder, Colo., David and Linda Personne, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Danny and Brenda Personne, Denver, Colo.; a brother, Carrol Curtis, Lampe; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be held Wednesday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at Hopedale Baptist Church with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hopedale Baptist Church, Helen Personne Memorial Fund.
Pesek, Christina Lynn (Finley) 30 Jun 1945 - 16 Mar 2004 SN-L 21 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Lorraine ( ) Finley; married 11 Jul 1964 Jim Pesek]
Christina Lynn Pesek, 58, Rogersville, Mo., passed away at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004, in her home. She was born June 30, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo., to George W. and Lorraine Finley. She was united in marriage to Jim Pesek on July 11, 1964. Christina was a member of the American Indian Cultural Society. Chris, You have gone from my sight for now. I will be looking for your smiling face in the crowds of people who have always surrounded you. My love for you will continue to grow, you are my everything, always forever. Love, Jim Our dearest mother, Though you have left our world to walk in another, your kindred presence will remain beside us and will be most ever felt in our hearts by visions of the surrounding beauty in all living things brought before us by our Lord, Jesus Christ. For the one Who has created these things, has now called you to duty to serve him. For now we all know you have certainly earned your wings. Love, Brian, Gayle & Kenny Christina is survived by her husband, James A. Pesek; two sons, Brian K. Pesek, Ozark, Mo., and Kenneth M. Pesek, Nixa, Mo.; a daughter, Gayle L. Danels and her husband, Adrian, Ozark, Mo.; a brother, James Finley and his wife Connie, St. Louis, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Cameron, Caitlyn, Tanner, Bailey, Nicholas, Cassandra and Tyler; and a sister-in-law, Myra Kunz and her husband, Jim, St. Louis, Mo. Memorial Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2004, in St. Agnes Cathedral with Father Mike McDevitt celebrant under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's HospiceCare of VNA, 1378 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804.
Peterman, Barry Eugene 1946 - 8 Nov 1965 CCR 18 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Barnett L. & ? (McCallister) Petterman]
Memorial services with military honors for Barry Eugene Peterman, 19, Ozark, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ozark Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Robert L. Johnson and Navy Cmdr. Louis Doden officiated. Airman Apprentice Peterman was lost off the carrier Enterprise last Monday in the Pacific after apparently falling overboard. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lawrence Manning, 1914 Cherry Street Court, Springfield and his step-father, Lawrence Manning; a brother and sister, Larry and Saundra, of the home; another sister, Mrs. Anita Berglund, Key West, Fla.; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Peterman, Marshall, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCallister, Marshall. His father, Barnett L. Peterman, preceded him in death. The Navy will erect a memorial marker in Springfield National Cemetery.
Peterman, Deborah (Lane) 25 Oct 1956 - 22 Apr 1982 OH 29 Apr 1982 p8
[Note: Daughter of Dearl & ? ( ) Lane, Sr.; married Michael L. Peterman]
Services for Deborah Lane Peterman, 25, Joplin, formerly of Billings, were held April 25 in Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Lupton officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery south of Clever. Mr. Peterman died April 22 in St. Luke’s hospital, Kansas City, after a long illness. Mrs. Peterson was a field auditor for the State of Missouri and was a graduate of The School of the Ozark. Survivors include her husband, Michael L.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dearl Lane, Sr., Billings; three brothers, Dearl, Jr., Aurora, David L., Billings and Donald G., Rolla. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.
Peters, Nancy E. (?) 14 Sep 1868 - 13 Jun 1945 CCR 28 Jun 1945 p1
[Note: Daughter of ? & Emily (Cunningham) ?; married G. C. Peters]
Mrs. G.C. Peters, a long-time resident of Crane and the Shiloh communities, passed away Wednesday morning, June 13, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Grisham, in Jefferson City, Mo., where she had been visiting for two weeks. Besides the daughter in Jefferson City, Mrs. Peters is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Sherman Hair of La Junta, Colo., Mrs. Lee DeWitt and Mrs. Chester Brown of Brown’s Spring, Mrs. Mildred Edwards of Crane and Mrs. Ernest Hair of Arkansas and four sons, Guy Peters of Hurley, Heber of La Junta, Colo., Dwight of north of Crane, and Alfred of Abesville.
Peters, Lari Anne (Burke) 6 Oct 1961 - 25 Sep 1993 OH 29 Sep 1993
[Note: Daughter of Larry & Judy ( ) Burke; married 30 Jul 1993 Joseph Mark Peters]
Lari Anne Burke Peters, 31, Ozark, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1993 from injuries resulting from an automobile accident. She was born Oct. 6, 1961. She was a 1980 graduate of Aurora High School. On July 30, 1993 she married Joseph Mark Peters. Until recently, she was employed by Baxter Bulletin in Mountain Home, Ark., as a sales representative. She was a member of Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Mountain Home, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Peters, her father and stepmother, Larry and Kay Burke, Mountain Home, Ark.; her mother, Judy Burke, Aurora; grandparents, Leon and Nadine Fredrick, Branson, and Betty Jo Hancock, Republic; great-grandmother, Edna Russell, Crane; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 29 at First Baptist Church, Blue Eye, with the Rev. Sam Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Mars Hill Cemetery, Crane, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Mountain Home, Ark.
Peters, Tillie (Chastain) Reddick 30 Jun 1904 - 22 Apr 1982 OH 29 Apr 1982 p8
[Note: Daughter of Julius C. & Elizabeth N. "Lizzie" (Rhodes) Chastain; married ? Reddick; married ? Peters]
Services for Tillie Peters, 78, Springfield, were held April 26 in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Larry Ulrich officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Peters was pronounced dead on arrival April 22 at Cox Medical center after apparently suffering a heart attack. Born in Clever, Mrs. Peters was a resident of Springfield most of her life and was a member of West Port Assembly of God, Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Voorhies, Springfield, a son, James H. Reddick, Wichita, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Voyts, Springfield; five brothers, Archie and Dillard Chastain, both of Springfield, Charlie Chastain, Clever, Rayo Chastain, Willard and Leaford Chastain, Lovsia, Va.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Peters, Velta (Hale) 16 Apr 1902 - 23 Mar 1954 CCR 25 Mar 1954 p1
[Note: Daughter of James S. & Hulda J. (Jones) Hale; married Dwight N. Peters]
Funeral services for Mrs. Velta (Hale) Peters, 51, who died March 17 at her home on route 1, Marionville, were held Friday, March 19, at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Procter officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Marionville under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Survivors include her husband, Dwight N. Peters, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Hulda Hale of Billings; three brothers, Hobart M. Hale of Springfield, O. A. Hale of Clever and Eldon Hale of Billings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Petersen, John A. 8 May 1894 - 8 Mar 1982 OH 18 Mar 1982 p12
[Note: married Hazel]
Services for John A. Petersen, 87, Lamar, were held March 11 at the Lohmeyer-Konentz Funeral Chapel in Lamar with Davie Berger officiating. Burial was in the Lamar Lake Cemetery. Mr. Peterson died March 8 in St. John’s Medical Center, Joplin, where he had been a patient for two days. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; a son, Curtis, Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Bob Jefferies, Lamar; a brother, Svend, Denmark; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Peterson, Carl R. 1 Sep 1937 - 19 Mar 1982 OH 25 Mar 1982 p8
[Note: married Nadine]
Services for Carl R. Peterson, 44, Springfield, were held March 22 in Park Crest Assembly of God with the Revs. Lester Dickerson and Bob Hassell officiating. Burial was in Dobbs Cemetery, Ava, under the direction of Klingner Mortuary. Mr. Peterson died March 19 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Nadine; three sons, Robert Lee, Springfield and Gary and Cary, both of the home; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kilburn, Ava; seven sisters, Mrs. James Ray, Willard; Mrs. Mildred Sponer, Little Rock, Ark., Mrs. Viola Bogart, Odessa, Mrs. Elda Findley, Seymour, Mrs. June Hollis, Ava, Mrs. Judy Lansdown, Sparta; and Mrs. Helen Thorpe, Springfield; and four brothers, Donnie, Cheyenne, Wyo., Ronnie and Gene, both of Springfield and Roy, Hot Sulphur Springs, Colo. Memorial contributions may be made to hospice.
Peterson, Charles Eugene “Chuck” 3 Mar 1939 - 3 Sep 2011 CCH-N 14 Sep 2011
[Note: Son of ? & Myrtle ( ) Peterson; married Sharon DeLong]
Charles Eugene (Chuck) Peterson, Springfield, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 6-8 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Loran Fawcett Funeral Home in Neodesha, Kan. Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Neodesha with Pastor Dave Cheshier officiating. Burial followed at Neodesha Cemetery. Peterson was born March 3, 1939, in Rock Island, Ill. He spent his childhood in Delmar, Iowa, and after graduating from Iowa State University, started a career in sales and purchasing. Over the years, he worked for Allis-Chalmers, US Gypsum, Bay Vett, Cobalt Boats and retired after 22 years at Tracker Boats in Springfield. Peterson was married to Sharon DeLong. Together they raised four children, Paula, Karla, David, and Sarah, all of whom graduated from Neodesha High School. Chuck enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and boating and relaxing at “the cabin” at Grand Lake in Oklahoma. His mother Myrtle Parks, preceded Chuck in death. His wife Sharon, his children and their spouses, survive him: Paula and Tom Wright, Republic; Karla and Wade Stepp, Cincinnati, Ohio; David and Jennifer Peterson, Independence, Kan.; and Sarah Garbee, Billings. He’s also survived by a sister, Roberta Schwartz, Clinton, Iowa, 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Peterson, Effie Lee (Rice) 4 Oct 1900 - 20 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: married Jesse James Peterson who died 1939]
Effie Lee (Rice) Peterson, 87, died Saturday, Aug. 20. Services for Mrs. Peterson were held Tuesday in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel, Springfield. Burial followed in Blue Eye Cemetery. Born Oct. 4, 1900, Mrs. Peterson was a member of the University Heights Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Jesse James Peterson, who preceded her in death in 1939. To this union were born a son and five daughters. Survivors include her son, Bernard Peterson, Blue Eye; and daughters Lavinia Cook, Algeria, Arizona, Esther Hollars, Lampe, Jewell Ummel, Springfield, Helen Kay Catt, Richardson, Texas, and Ann Davis, Springfield; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Walter Rice, Billings; two sisters, Laura Houchin of Republic and Lattie Cayton, of the state of California; and many other relatives and friends.
Peterson, Lillian V. (Lane) 30 Oct 1918 - 2 May 2002 SN-L 3 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of Burl L. & Lillian (Simpson) Lane; married Walter Peterson]
Lillian V. Peterson, 83, Republic, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002 in Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born October 30, 1918 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Burl L. and Lillian (Simpson) Lane. She was preceded in death by husband Walter W. Peterson, Sr. on September 11, 1985 her parents; brothers; and sisters. She is survived by a son, Walter W. Peterson, Jr., and his wife, Phyllis, Billings; a daughter, Patricia Hreha, and her husband, John, Riverside, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Lane; and a sister, Marie Hobbs, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with the Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill West Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Billings Full Gospel Church.
Peterson, Roy William 20 Mar 1903 - 5 Feb 1979 OH 8 Feb 1979 p6
Services for Roy William Peterson, 75, Ava, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Simmons Funeral Home with Revs. Tom Johnson and James H. Applegate officiating. Burial will be in Dobbs Cemetery. Mr. Peterson died Monday in St. John’s Regional Healthy Center, Springfield following a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Ava area. He was a farmer and a member of the Marine Reserves. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Cleo Huffman of Rogersville.
Peterson, Terry Dean 17 Nov 1940 - 20 Nov 2001 CCH-N 12 Dec 2001
[Note: Son of Dean & Elgina (Christenson) Peterson; married Tonia]
Terry Dean Peterson, age 61, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at 9:20 p.m. in his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Story City, Iowa, the son of Dean and Elgina (Christenson) Peterson. His mother preceded him in death. Terry was a cattle buyer and a former cattle sale barn owner and operator. On March 3, 1996, he and his wife, Tonia Renee, were married. Survivors include: His wife, Tonia; his father, Dean Peterson, Story City, Iowa; a sister, Shirley Peterson, Story City, Iowa; a brother, Tom Peterson, Washington, Iowa; a son, Chris Peterson, West Point, Neb.; a daughter, Jennifer Tweed, Roland, Iowa; two step-children, Justin and Erica Range, of the home, and five grandchildren. A funeral service was Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark: Burial was in Sheldahl Cemetery, Polk County, Iowa.
Peterson, Walter W. , Jr. 27 Dec 1936 - 25 Aug 2005 SN-L 27 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Walter W. & Lillian V. (Lane) Peterson, Sr.; married 4 Feb 1980 Phyllis Murrill]
Walter W. Peterson Jr., 68, Billings, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2005, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born December 27, 1936, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Walter W. Sr. and Lillian V. (Lane) Peterson. Mr. Peterson was united in marriage to Phyllis Murrill on February 4, 1980, in Miami, Oklahoma. He served his country in the United States National Guard, and retired from Yellow Freight after 28 years of service. Mr. Peterson was a member of the Grace Community Church in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a great grandson, Cain Woznick. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Phyllis; five children and their spouses, Roxanne and Larry Eldridge, Walter III and Kenna Peterson, Vicki and Charles Button, Diana and Darren Collins, and Michael and Melissa Murrill; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; a sister and her husband, Patricia and John Hreha, Riverside, California; a brother and his wife, Ted and Jan Fox, Verona; three nephews; other relatives, and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2005, at the Grace Community Church, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, with Pastor Mark Brown officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill West Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be 4 t o6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Petree, Curtis Wayne, Pvt. 22 Aug 1967 - 20 Nov 1988 OH 15 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Jack & Beverly (?) Petree]
Pfc. Curtis Wayne Petree, 21, of Twenty-Nine Palms, California, formerly of Springfield, was killed in a training accident Nov, 30. Services for Pfc. Petree were held Dec. 9 al Greenlawn North Chapel with the Rev. Billy Burris officiating. The eulogy was delivered by Jerry Gregg, assistant principal of Hillcrest High School. Burial with military honors conferred by the Inspector instructor Staff Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Division, was in Springfield National Cemetery. Born in Sedalia Aug. 22, 1967, Mr. Petree graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1986. Given a certificate of acceptance from the U.S. Marine Corps, he left in March of 1987 for his basic training in San Diego, California. He was stationed in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. His survivors include his mother, Beverly Moore, Springfield; his father, Jack Petree, Morrisville; two sisters, Jennifer and Heather Petree, Morrisville; his maternal grandparents, Bryce and Leva Moore, Springfield; his paternal grandfather, Leo Petree, Tipton; his maternal great-grandmother, Galena Young, Nixa; aunts and uncles, Alvin and Pat Petree, Darlene and Fred Walker, Bob Moore, and Bill and Maxine Moore; cousins, Bobbie Ann Roam and Jackie Lynn Hazel, Pam and Marsha Harrington, Cathy Hicks, Saundra McReynolds; and numerous additional aunts, uncles and cousins.
Petrovic, Lyllana 1925 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
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Woodall, Homer 5 May 1892 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
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Woodall, Mabel 14 Apr 1898 - 15 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
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Vidan, Charles 5 Mar 1915 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
U.S. 65 Auto Crashed Continue the Carnage
Most recent in the series of auto accident on U.S. 65 eight miles north, have left four persons dead and five others with serious injury. Four were killed instantly at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday in a head-on collusion near the railroad crossing a half mile north of the 65-14 junction. Dead at the scene were Homer Woodall, 70, North Little Rock, Ark.; his wife, Mable, 79, Charles Vidan, 50, of Granite City, Ill, and Lyllana Petrovic, 45 of Paris, France. Still in “fair” condition Thursday morning in St. John’s Hospital is Mrs. Mildena Vidan, 49 of Granite City while her son, Michael, 14, remains in “critical” condition. Miss Carla Mueller, 14, granddaughter of the Woodall couple is in satisfactory condition. The tragedy occurred in a straightaway portion of the highway when Woodall, northbound, pulled into the opposite lane to pass and the opposite lane to pass and struck the Vidan auto headon.
Pettefer, Elizabeth (Garbee) 19 Dec 1917 - 17 Mar 1984 OH 22 Mar 1984 pB3
[Note: Daughter of John Ernest & Lula (Williams) Garbee; married Joseph Carroll Pettefer 3 Aug 1917 - 12 May 2007]
Elizabeth Garbee Pettefer, 55, Billings, died March 17 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of Springfield. Survivors include her husband, J. Carroll; three daughters, Mrs. Joan Rice, Napa, Calif., Mrs. Carolyn Mitchell, Malibu, Calif., and Mrs. Catherine Hart, San Diego, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Roop, Billings, and Mrs. Ernestine Alderson, Sequin, Texas; and eight grandchildren. Services were announced by Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield
Pettet, James C. 1950 - 11 Aug 2005 SN-L 16 Aug 2005
James C. Pettet, 55, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, August 11, in his home. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, in the Antioch Cemetery, northwest of Springfield, under direction of Birch Funeral Home of Ash Grove.
Pettijohn, Elisha Thomas "Tom" 3 Feb 1856 - 30 Apr 1925 CCR 15 May 1925
[Note: Son of John Mack & Margarett Emily (Kimberling) Pettijohn]
Tom (Elisha Thomas) Pettijohn born February 3, 1856, died at his home near Vernonia Oregon, April 30, 1925 of apoplexy. Burial May 1st. Mr. Pettijohn leaves a family consisting of the wife and four children, Thelma, ages 20, teacher of the Pettijohn school; Norman, aged 15; Gean, aged 10 and Elzo, aged 5 years; two brothers, Jim and Will and three sisters, Mrs. Annie Tunnell of Ozark, Mrs. Ellen Hughes and Mrs. Lina Fautze. The older citizens of Ozark community will remember Tom Pettijohn as son of John McPettijohn, Christian County’s first Recorder and Clerk. The Pettijohn family came here from Ohio in 1818, traveling the entire distance by river in flat boats.
Pettijohn, George 1839 - 1 Apr 1915 CCR 2 Apr 1915
[Note: Son of John Mack & ( ) Pettijohn; confusing - “Sister” Nancy (Pettijohn) Tunnell is daughter of John Mack & Margarett (Kimberling) Pettijohn who married in 1844, but a George Pettijohn born c1840-1841 listed on 1850 census with mother named Mary]
A telegrams was received Thursday morning by T. B. Walker from Afton, Okla, announcing the death of Mr. Pettijohn of that place late Wednesday evening. The remains will be shipped to Ozark for burial and are expected on the morning train. Services will be conducted by Prof. John R. Roberts of Springfield, a life time friend of the deceased. The remains will be laid to rest in the Young cemetery west of town. Mr. Pettijohn for years was a resident of Ozark and vicinity and will be remembered by all old timers. He left here some 12 years ago and took up his residence in Oklahoma. He was a brother of Mrs. J. L. Tunnell and was about 76 years old.
Pettipiece, Clayton L., Dr. 25 Feb 1928 - 29 Feb 2008 SN-L 2 Mar 2008
[Note: Son of Clarence & Vivian ( ) Pettipiece; married 17 Jan 1981 Julia Hopkins]
Clayton L. Pettipiece passed away February 29, 2008, four days after his 79th birthday, in Cox South Hospital. He was born February 25, 1929, in Rushville, Neb., to Clarence and Vivian Pettipiece. In 1946, Clayton graduated from high school in Crawford, Neb. He served as a parachutist in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Clayton received his doctor of medicine from the University of Nebraska in 1958. He then served as a general practitioner in Sidney and Shenandoah, Iowa. In 1967, he moved to Omaha, Neb., and completed a residency in psychiatry, specializing in children and adolescents. Clayton established and served as Medical Director of Nebraska's first Community Mental Health Center in Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Clayton was united in marriage to Julia Hopkins on January 17, 1981. Together they had a daughter, Allison. Clayton moved his family to the Springfield area in 1984, and retired from the United States Bureau of Prisons Medical Center in 1991. He was subsequently employed by Community Hospital and Lakeland Regional Center. Up until the time of his death, Clayton was employed in private practice at Murrell Counseling Services. Preceding him in death were his parents; his brother Kenneth and a grandson. Clayton is survived by his wife, Julia and their daughter, Allison, of the home; sons, Kurt and wife, Mary Beth of Thermopolis, Wyo. and Jay and wife, Jan of Boulder, Colo.; daughter Kimanne of Branson, Mo.; brothers, Duane and wife, Carrol and Jerry and wife, Edith; sisters, Wanda, Juanita Voorhees and Mary Jane and husband, Tom Augustine; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous other family members. Clayton enjoyed golfing at Fremont Hills, poker games with close friends, fishing and hunting. He especially appreciated his past 24 years of country living in the Ozarks. Clayton will be remembered as a loving husband and father, a loyal friend and caring psychiatrist. Visitation will be this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel and a memorial service will be Monday, March 3, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions are suggested to the Christian County Humane Society, in care of the funeral home or the charity of the donor's choice. The family would like to extend their appreciation for the care and thoughtfulness of Dr. Robert Carolla, Dr. Terry Coulter and the nursing staff of Cox South.
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Pettipiece, Clayton L. 25 Feb 1929 - 29 Feb 2008 CCH-N 26 Mar 2008
Clayton L. Pettipiece passed away Feb. 29, 2008, four days after his 79th birthday in Cox South Hospital. He was born Feb. 25 1929. In 1946, Clayton graduated from high school in Crawford, Neb. He served as a parachutist in the Army from 1950 to 1952. Clayton received his doctor of medicine from the University of Nebraska in 1958. He then served as a general practitioner in Sidney and Shenandoah, Iowa. In 1967, he moved to Omaha and completed a residency in psychiatry, specializing in children and adolescents. Clayton established and served as Medical Director of Nebraska's first Community Mental Health Center at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Clayton was united in marriage to Julia Hopkins on Jan. 17, 1981, Together they had a daughter, Allison. Clayton moved his family to the Springfield area in 1984 and retired from the United States Bureau of Prisons Medical Center in 1991. He was subsequently employed by Community Hospital and Lakeland Regional Center. Up until the time of his death, Clayton was employed in private practice at Murrell Counseling Services. Preceding him in death were his parents, his brother Kenneth and a grandson. Clayton is survived by his wife, Julia, and their daughter, Allison, of the home; sons Kurt and wife Mary Beth of Thermopolis, Wyo., Jay and wife Jan of Boulder, Colo.; daughter Kimanne of Branson; brothers Duane and wife Carrol, Jerry and wife Edith; sisters Wanda, Juanita Voorhees, Mary Jane and husband Tom Augustine; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous other family members. Clayton enjoyed golfing at Fremont Hills, poker games with close friends, fishing and hunting. He especially appreciated his past 24 years of country living in the Ozarks. Clayton will be remembered as a loving husband and father, a loyal friend and caring psychiatrist. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on March 3 in the Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. If desired, memorial contributions are suggested to the Christian County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1973, Ozark 65721, or the charity of the donor's choice. The family would like to extend their appreciation for the care and thoughtfulness of Dr. Robert Carolla, Dr. Terry Coulter and the nursing staff of Cox South. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2008
Pettit, Eva Leota (Johns) 12 Dec 1894 - 2 Dec 1974 OH 5 Dec 1974 p9
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Mary Alice "Maid" (Smith) Johns; married Stephen Clinton Pettit 28 Apr 1887 - 27 Dec 1988]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Eva L. Pettit. 79, Rogersville were at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. E. W. Tatum officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery southeast of Rogersville. Mr. Pettit died Monday in her home of natural causes. A lifelong resident of the Rogersville area and Christian County, Mrs. Pettit was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Stephen C.; one son, Roger, Route 1, Rogersville; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Shull, Los Angeles; one brother, Blackie Johns, Route 2, Fordland; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Osburn, Sparta, Mrs. Georgia Swearengin, Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Mary Eckles, of the state of Ohio and two grandchildren
Pettit, Infant 30 Oct 1955 -30 Oct 1955 CCR 3 Nov 1955 p8
[Note: Son of Loyal & ? (Dunn) Pettit]
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Pettit of Sparta who died at birth at 9 a.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. were held Sunday afternoon in Spring Hill Cemetery. In addition to parents, survivors are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Dunn of Sparta and the paternal grandfather, Robert Pettit of Rogersville. Services were under direction of Kelley-Ferrell and Sons of Rogersville.
Pettit, Jacob Clinton 24 Apr 1860 - 23 Jul 1950 CCR 27 Jul 1950
[Note: Son of Thomas & Mary Jane (Farr?) Pettit, married 17 Mar 1881 Matilda Elizabeth Underdown 14 Jul 1860 - 23 Dec 1954]
Funeral services for Jacob Clinton Pettit, 90, of Petelo were conducted Monday afternoon in the Spring Hill Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Pettit died Saturday. He is survived by six children, Ada Mae, William Reese, Stevie Clinton, Edward Bertie, Walcie Jane, and Robert Lenard; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was born April 24, 1860, at Republic, and spent the greater part of his boyhood around Springfield. He married Matilda Elizabeth Underdown March 17, 1881, and to them eight children were born, two of whom are deceased. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Pettit, Lela May (Thrasher) 3 May 1905 - 22 Jun 2001 CCH-N 27 Jun 2001
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Affie (Levengood) Thrasher; married Bert Pettit]
Lela May Pettit, 96, Ozark, passed away Friday, June 22, 2001, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born May 3, 1905, in Lewistown, Mo., the daughter of Elmer and Affie (Levengood) Thrasher. She was married to Bert Pettit who preceded her in death. Two brothers, Sterling and Emert Thrasher, also preceded her in death. Survivors include: two sons and their wives, Robert E. and Betty Pettit, Ozark, and William V and Marlene Pettit, El Paso, Texas; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a close nephew, John Clausen, and his wife, Jean, St. Louis. A graveside service was Monday, June 25, in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Pettit, Lois Mae (Tracy) 26 May 1927 - 15 Feb 1985 OH 21 Feb 1985 p10
[Note: Daughter of Lowell G. & Margaret Rose (Heenan) Tracy; married Wilford Doyle Pettit 25 Dec 1923 - 28 Sep 1990; back of stone says “In memory of James Russell Pettit, beloved son”]]
Services for Lois M. Pettit, 57, Rogersville, were held Feb. 18 in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Mr. Pettit died Feb. 15 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A homemaker, she had lived in the Petelo community for 35 years. Survivors include her husband, Doyle; three sons, Pat, Fordland, and Tommy and Robert, both of Sparta; three daughters, Roseanna Tureck, Springfield, Nona Blankenship, Ozark and Debbie Ward, Ozark; her mother, Rose Blunt, Mitchell, Neb..; two brothers, Jim Tracy, Anchorage, Alaska and George Tracey Twin Falls, Idaho; two sisters, Betty Hubbs, Mitchell, Neb. and Renee Kaufman, Torrington, Wyo.; and 13 grandchildren.
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Pettit, Lois Mae (Tracy) 26 May 1927 - 15 Feb 1985 OH 28 Feb 1985 pB9
Card of Thanks
The family of Lois M. Pettit want to express their sincere gratitude. And thoughtfulness shown during the loss of our loved one, To the many friends and neighbors who have called, visited, prayed, sent cards, flowers & food, and donated to the children’s home, We would especially like to say Thank You to Mary Harris, the Harris Funeral Home & Staff, the Rev. “Hobo” Applegate, Truman Dennis and the singers from the Plainview Church of Christ. Doyle Pettit Pat & Georgia Pettit Tom & Phyllis Pettit Robert & Carolyn Pettit Steve & Roseanna Turner Frank & Nona Blankenship Michael & Debbie Ward 7-1tp
Pettit, Mary E. (Greanth) 14 Mar 1863 - 6 Feb 1930 CCR 13 Feb 1930
[Note: Daughter of John & Elizabeth (Loage) Greanth; may have married Charles Riddle first; informant and obit says son-in-law Henry Winslow married Rosa Elma Riddle whose own MODC gives her father’s name as Charles Riddle; MODO says buried St. Elmo, IL; no record in Chaffin Records]
Mrs. Mary E. Pettit died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Winslow in Sparta, Feb. 6, aged 67 years. She was brought to the Ozark Undertaking Co. funeral home and her body prepared for burial by T.B. Chaffin. Funeral services were held Feb. 11 in the Sparta Baptist church at 11 a.m. and the remains shipped to Ellmeo, Ill., for burial.
Pettit, Matilda Elizabeth(Underdown) 14 Jul 1860 - 23 Dec 1954 CCR 30 Dec 1954 p1
[Note: Daughter of Rece & ? ( ) Underdown; married 1881 Jacob Clinton Pettit 24 Apr 1860 - 22 Jul 1950]
Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda E. Pettit, 94, who died December 23 were held December 26 at 2 p.m. in the Spring Hill Church with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of Tennessee, she lived the greater part of her life near Ozark and was married in 1881 to Jacob Clinton Pettit who preceded her in death. She is survived by four sons, William and Robert of Rogersville, Stephen of Sparta and Bertie of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Ada Luttrell of Romona, Okla. and Mrs. Walcie Burney of Mountain Grove, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and seven great, great grandchildren.
Pettit, Sophie E. (McHaffie) 7 Dec 1881 - 4 Apr 1961 CCR 13 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Daughter of Simon & Emma (Ragsdale) McHaffie; married William R. Pettit]
Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie E. Pettit, 72, who died Tuesday, April 4, at her home near Rogersville, were held Friday at 1 p.m. in Spring Hill Baptist Church. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery under direction of Chaffin with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. A native of Christian County and a member of the Pentecostal Church, she is survived by her husband, William R. Pettit; one son, Vester C. Pettit of the state of Washington, one brother, David Oda McHaffie of Bruner; two sisters, Mrs. Pheba Marlin of Bruner and Mrs. Kittie Monger of Springfield; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Pettit, Ruth Margaret (?) Brown 14 Feb 1911 - 15 Dec 1989 OH 21 Dec 1989
[Note: married first Floyd Stanley Brown 15 Mar 1900 - 25 Feb 1967; married second Vester C. Pettit 1 Apr 1909 - 10 Aug 1994]
Ruth Pettit, 78, died Friday in Ozark Nursing and Care Center following a long illness. A former Kansas resident, she had lived in Christian County since 1939. Mrs. Pettit was previously employed by Ozark Area Community Action Corp. (OACAC). She was a member of the Chadwick Union Church and Ozark Chapter No. 98 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Vester C.; a son, John Brown, Springfield; a daughter, Mary Fuller, Sparta; three stepchildren, Bill and Jerry Pettit and Blanche Stevens, all of the state of Washington; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Stanley Brown. Services were held Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Pettit, William 23 Apr 1856 - 1 Feb 1937 CCR 11 Feb 1937 p4
[Note: married Marie]
Mrs. Mae Winslow was called to Springfield Wednesday to attend the funeral of her uncle, Mr. Pettit, formerly of Sparta. Mr. Pettit had been helpless for a year.
Pettit, William R. 2 Apr 1885 - Jan 1971 CCR 21 Jan 1971 p4
William R. Pettit, 85 of Route 1, Rogersville, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday in the Connelly Nursing Home, Springfield, after a lengthy illness, Mr. Pettit, a retired farmer, was a member of the Pentecostal Church. He is survived by a son, Vester Pettit of Oroville, Wash.; two brothers, Steve Pettit, Rogersville and Rob Pettit, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Walcie Burnie, Mountain Grove and Mrs. Ada Audrey Rogers, Ramona, Okla. and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Spring Hill Christian Church with the Rev. Audrey Rogers officiating. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Pettus, Betty R. (Hodge) 29 Nov 1923 - 30 Sep 1999 CCH-N 6 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of William Francis & Ruth Elizabeth (Starkey) Hodge; married Robert Earl “Bob” Pettus 8 Aug 1920 - 5 Jun 2005]
Betty R. Pettus, 75, Springfield, Mo., passed away at 6:05 A.M., Thursday, September 30, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. She was born November 29, 1923, in Decatur IL., the daughter of William Francis and Ruth Elizabeth Starkey Hodge. On February 29, 1942 in Vandalia, Oh., Betty was united in marriage to Robert E. Pettus and to this union a son William L. Pettus was born. Betty was a homemaker and a living wife and mother. She was an avid naturalist who appreciated the change of seasons, with autumn being her favorite. Betty also enjoyed shopping for crafts and antiques. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Jean Cushing. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-seven years, Robert E. Pettus, Springfield; son William L. Pettus and his wife Suzie, Fremont Hills; grandson Robert Francis Pettus and his wife Charity, Springfield; and a great-granddaughter Konner Mikaela Pettus, Springfield. Graveside funeral services was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 1999, in Riverrnonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. with Rev. Todd Staples officiating. Services were under the care and direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, MO.
Pettus, Robert Earl "Bob" 8 Aug 1920 - 5 Jun 2005 SN-L 7 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Gertrude Pettus; married 28 Feb 1942 Betty Ruth Hodge 29 Nov 1923 - 30 Sep 1999 ]
Robert Earl "Bob" Pettus, 84, Springfield, Mo., passed away, at 8:43 a.m., Sunday, June 5, 2005, in Cox South Hospital from cancer; he was diagnosed in August 2004. Bob was born August 8, 1920, in Mt. Auburn, Ill., the son of Charles E. and Gertrude Pettus. On February 28, 1942, Bob was united in marriage to Betty Ruth Hodge, whom he worshiped and spent 57 wonderful years together, until her death on September 30, 1999. From August 1942 to November 1945, he proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, 13th Navel District, as an air sea rescue seaman, 1st class. Bob retired on January 31, 1983, from Wabash Railroad which later became Norfolk Western, then Norfolk Southern as a Supervisor of signals and Communications after working for 42 years. Bob traveled many years with the railroad spending most of his years with them in Moberly, Mo. He and Betty moved to Springfield from Moberly in October 1984 to be nearer to his only son, Bill. He loved visiting old courthouses, spending time at the Springfield Mall where he made many friends on his walks, and taking trips to the "old country" as he called it (Moberly, Jacksonville, Staunton) to visit places he and his wife, "Honey", had known and to see his old railroad buddies. He particularly loved the fall seasons with all the beautiful colors. Bob was an easy-going, wonderful, kind man who made many friends wherever he went. He will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Gertrude Pettus, and the love of his life, his wife, Betty Pettus. Bob is survived by his son, William L. "Bill" Pettus and his wife, Suzie, of Fremont Hills, Mo.; his grandson, Robert "Rob" Pettus; his greatgranddaughter, Konner Mikaela Pettus, both of Springfield, Mo.; his sister, Marjorie Cromp and husband, Dan, of Las Vegas, Nev.; his brother, Joe Pettus of Decatur, Ill.; and the many friends he made at Cobblestone Village in Springfield, where he lived until March of this year when he moved into Ozark Riverview Manor. The family would like to send special thanks to Bob's Dr.s and in particular, Dennis Morrison, D.O., Robert C. Scanlon II, D.O., Brent Rotton, D.O., and Amy C Rabe, M.D. Also, Community Hospice of Southwest Missouri and particularly, Julie Saalberg, his Hospice nurse who meant so much to him; the staff at James River Care Center and Ozark Riverview Manor; and the Barnes family Randy, Katie, and Amanda of the Barnes Family Funeral Home who helped in so many ways. Donations may be made in his honor to Community Hospice of SW Missouri, 1465 E. Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804. In accordance to Bob's wishes a private family graveside funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo., under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Pettyjohn, Dorothy 1902 - Nov 1962 CCR 15 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: married Noah E. Pettyjohn; no legible tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Pettyjohn, 60, of Route 1, Ozark, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Highlandville Christian Union Church, with the Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a resident of Ava for several years before coming to Ozark. Survivors include her husband, Noah E. Pettyjohn, route 1, Ozark; one sister, Elma House, Alberta, Canada; three step-sons and two step-daughters.
Pettyjohn, Lorine Beatrice “Bea” (Smallwood) 13 Feb 1929 - 23 Dec 2011 SN-L 1 Jan 2012
Lorine Beatrice "Bea" (Smallwood) Pettyjohn, 82, Ozark. Arrangements: Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mtn. Grove.
Peugh, Louis S. 17 Jun 1873 - 21 Feb 1949 CCR 24 Feb 1949
[Note: Son of Elijah & Sarah (Mills) Peugh; married Olive Jane “Ollie“ Maples 12 Jul 1879 - 20 Jul 1952 m/1 Kelley]
Funeral services for Louis S. Peugh, 76, retired postmaster at Brown’s Spring, who died Monday, Feb. 21, at his home in Springfield, were held Thursday at Clever Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Walter Green and Rev. Robert Baker. Interment was in Wright cemetery, under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Peugh moved to Springfield from Brown’s Spring three years ago. He was a member of the Gladstone Baptist church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ollie Jane Peugh; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Wilson, Mrs. Jewell Lightner, and Mrs. Margaret Cape; a son, James; two brothers, Alfred and Elmer; several grandchildren and a host of friends.
Peugh, Ollive “Ollie” Jane (Maples) Kelly 12 Jul 1879 - 20 Jul 1952
[Note: married Louis S. Peugh 1872 - 21 Feb 1949 ]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Jane Peugh, 74, a resident of Springfield for the last seven years, who died Sunday, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church by the Rev. Robert Baker. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Pallbearers will be Orville, Oral and Norris Peebles, Neal Keithley, Leonard Maples and Lloyd Maples.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples. [Wife of Louis S. Peugh on 1930 census, Brown Springs, Union Twp. Stone County, MO with her daughter Margaret L. 18 & son James 16 - no surname given - and his mother Sarah C. Pew age 79 - children‘s name on 1920 census is Kelley]
Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO. Springfield News-Leader, Sept. 25, 2001.
Pew, Sarah C. (Mills) 8 Oct 1850 - 30 May 1934 CCR 7 Jun 1934 p8
[Note: Daughter of Ruben & Susan (Carpenter) Mills; married 14 Nov 1867 Elijah Pew]
Sarah C. Pew was born Oct. 8, 1850 and departed this life May 50, 1934 aged 83 years, 7 months and 22 days. She was married to Elijah Pew, Nov. 14, 1867. To this union 4 children were born, 3 boys and one girl. All of which survive. She was converted early in life and lived a Christian life until death. She was a member of the Brown Springs Baptist Church. Besides the 4 children she is survived by 1 sister, 18 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at 4 o’clock May 31 at the Brown Springs Baptist church conducted by Rev. R.W. Forbis of Marionville, with burial in the Wright cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, MO.
Peyton, Eliza 1819 - Jun 1902 CCR 19 Jun 1902
Mrs. Eliza Peyton of Wellsville, aged 82. She was one of Wellsville’s oldest residents, having lived there more than fifty years.