Reynolds, Earl Dewey 14 May 1909 - 6 Feb 1971 CCR 11 Feb 1971 p4
[Note; married Elsie]
Earl D. Reynolds, 61, of Springfield, died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday at the home of a brother in Nixa following an apparent heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; two sons, Richard Reynolds, Jefferson City and David Reynolds of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Juanita Bryant, Springfield, Miss Donna Reynolds of the home, Mrs. Nevada Wallace, Joplin, Mrs. Etta Reynolds, Nixa; three brothers, Arlie, Denzil and Kenneth Reynolds, all of Nixa; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Funeral services were at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev., Gerald Rushing officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Reynolds, Gracie (Clark) 1 Aug 1934 - 12 Nov 1978 OH 16 Nov 1978
[Note: Daughter of Roy & ? ( ) Clark; married Ted B. Reynolds]
TANEYVILLE - Services for Mrs. Gracie Reynolds, 44, Taneyville were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Taneyville Union Chapel Church with the Rev. Robert King officiating, Burial was in Dickens Cemetery. Mrs. Reynolds died at 9:49 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Survivors include her husband, Ted B.; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Jean Kneely, Pittsburg, Kan.; two sons, Arthur, of the home and Ricky, state of North Carolina; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clark, Taneyville; five sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Melton, Walnut Shade, Mrs. Mary Sims and Mrs. Vicki Clark, both of Taneyville; Mrs. Gloria Harding, Branson, and Mrs. Linda Crance, Springfield; five brothers, Roy Dale and Lonnie Clark, both at Taneyville, Ronald Clark, Bradleyville, Duane Clark, Berryville, Ark., and Larry Clark, Ozark and two grandchildren.
Reynolds, Hairlion Lawella (Jones) 12 Jun 1920 - 22 Jan 2010 CCH-N 3 Feb 2010
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Cecile ( ) Jones]
Hairlion Lawella Reynolds, affectionately known as “Auntie,” was born June 12, 1920, and entered into rest on Jan. 22, 2010. She was 89 years old. Hairlion was born in the state of Oklahoma and a native of Kansas City. The oldest of seven siblings, she is survived by her brother Lewis E. Jones and his wife Maria of Victorville, Calif. She was preceded into rest by her mother Cecile, father Robert, brothers Gilbert, Robert Jr. and Buford and sisters Yvonne and Betty. Having no children of her own, she loved each and every one of her nine nieces, nephews and their families. After living in Missouri, California, and Arizona, she always called Phoenix, Ariz., “home.” Hairlion was a former resident of Aurora. More recently she resided in Nixa, with her nephew Bud Jones, his wife Jeni, and their daughters Ashley and Paige. Hairlion was most recently a resident of Christian Healthcare in Nixa. There will be a private internment. Hairlion’s family wishes to thank the physicians, nurses and staff of Christian Healthcare Nixa for the kindness and care that was shown to Hairlion while she was a resident.
Reynolds, Imogene (Rice) 17 Feb 1932 - 7 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991 & NN-E 18 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Lena (Essick) Rice; married Ken Reynolds]
Imogene Reynolds, 59, Nixa, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 1991, in her home, following a short illness. She was born in Highlandville Feb. 17, 1932, the daughter of Henry and Lena Rice. She lived throughout her life in the Ozark and Nixa areas. She was a homemaker and member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include her husband, Ken; two daughters, Barbara Ramsey and husband, Bill, Springfield, and Joyce Flatt and husband, Richard, Dallas, Texas; seven grandsons; three brothers, Earl Rice, Nixa, James Rice, Galloway, and Jerry Rice, Ozark; a sister, Allean Jones, Ozark; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Services were Tuesday in the Nixa Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Oddfellow's Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Association, 531 South Union, Springfield, Mo. 65802.
Reynolds, Jacqueline 20 Sep 1977 - 20 Sep 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of John & ? ( ) Reynolds]
OZARK - Graveside services for Jacqueline Reynolds, infant daughter of Sgt. and Mrs. John Reynolds were at 5:30 p.m. in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane under direction of Adams of Ozark. The infant died at birth at an Army base hospital on the island of Okinawa last Tuesday. In addition to the parents, she is survived by two sisters, Sharon and Elizabeth, both of the home and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reynolds, Springfield
Reynolds, John William 28 Jun 1935 - 21 May 2007 SN-L 24 May 2007
[Note: Son of Seldon & Vera Alyene (McClain) Reynolds; married Brenda]
John William Reynolds, age 72, of Ozark, passed away on May 21, 2007, in his home. He was born July 28, 1935, the son of Seldon Reynolds and Vera Alyene (McClain) Reynolds. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Reynolds retired from Burlington Northern Railroad. He was a Mason and member of Myrtle Lodge No. 145 AF & AM of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and also a member of American Legion Post 516 in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include: His wife, Brenda; two children, Shelli Ford, Yukon, Oklahoma, and Johnny Reynolds, Green Bay, Wisconsin; four brothers and sisters, Jack Reynolds, Janette Snodgrass, Joyce Pope, and Darryl Dawson; three step-children, Tamie Wooley, Dottie Bell, and Carl Rhoades; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 25, in the interment shelter of the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri, with Pastor James Eakins officiating. Military honors will also be provided. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Reynolds, Leona (Cloud) 5 Jun 1865 - 22 Feb 1947 CCR 27 Feb 1947 p3
[Note: Daughter of William Perry & Elsie G. (Monger) Cloud; married 13 Apr 1890 James C. Reynolds 28 Dec 1865 - 17 Dec 1918]
Leona Cloud Reynolds was born June 5, 1865, in Stone county, Missouri, and passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.C. Steele in Crane, Missouri, on Feb. 22, 1947. She was united in marriage to J.C. Reynolds on April 13, 1890, and to this union five sons were born. Her husband and the sons preceded her in death. She was converted at an early age and united with the Methodist church of which she was a faithful member throughout her lifetime. Survivors include her sister, and one brother, Walter Cloud of Colton, Calif. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Clever Methodist church with Rev. Fran Jaleagues of Aurora officiating. and assisted by Rev. Haney of Clever. Burial was in Mt. Carmel cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Reynolds, Mary 11 Sep 1890 - 16 Feb 1967 CCR 23 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: married William M. Reynolds 31 Aug 1880 - 11 Apr 1942]
Mrs. Mary Reynolds, 76, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was a long-time resident of the Spokane community. She was born in Germany and come to this country at an early age. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Branson. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rita Roberts, Spokane; two sons, William, Englewood, Colo. and Frank. LaCanada, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. Rosary services were at 7:30 Sunday in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Branson with the Rev. Raymond Orf officiating, Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane.
Reynolds, Mary Jane (Sullivan) 13 Feb 1925 - 31 Oct 2000 CCH-N 8 Nov 2000
[Note: married 27 Aug 1949 Frank Reynolds]
Mary Jane Reynolds, age 75, of Springfield, Missouri, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born on February 13, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Edna Sullivan. On August 27, 1949 she and Frank Reynolds were married. Mary was preceded in death by a son, Robert "Bob" Reynolds. Survivors include: Her husband Frank; five sons, John Michael Reynolds, of San Francisco, Ca., Dr. William Reynolds and wife Julie of Springfield, Richard Reynolds and wife Susan of Nixa, Dr. Raymond Reynolds and wife Lynne of Ozark, and Kenneth Reynolds and wife Trisha, both of Springfield; a daughter, Mary Ann and husband, Dr. Larder Hetherington of Clever; two daughters-in-law, Peggy Reynolds of Spokane, and Orra Reynolds of Maryland; sixteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Mary was a good, gracious, and loving person who gave generously of herself to her family and friends. Shewill be missed greatly by all who knew her. A funeral mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Springfield on Friday, November 3, 2000, with Father Stephen Schnieder officiating. Burial followed in the Schupbach Cemetery in Chestnutridge.
Reynolds, Phillip S. 4 Nov 1910 - 5 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
[Note: Son of William & Cora (Martin) Reynolds]
Phillip S. Reynolds, 68, died Friday after a long illness. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Maxine Barber of Nixa.
Reynolds, Rick "Bear" 1 Apr 1950 - 11 Jul 2006 SN-L 14 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of C. Les & Carol (Burrows) Reynolds; married 20 Dec 1978 Karen Kristine Curtman]
Richard Dean "Rick" "Bear" Reynolds, age 56, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 1, 1950, in Springfield. He graduated from Hillcrest High School, and served his country in the U.S. Army. On December 20, 1978, he and Karen Kristine Curtman were united in marriage. He had been employed by Don Wessel Honda for the past 23 years, presently as Assistant Sales Manager. Rick was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa, and a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield, where he served as Greeter. Survivors include: The love of his life, his wife, Kristy; four children, Scott Reynolds and wife, Jennifer, Germany, Mark Reynolds and fiancee, Nikki, Nixa, Marisa Wren and husband, Christopher, Clever, and Mandy Metzker and husband, Zeek, Nixa; 11 grandchildren, Breanna, Samantha, Skyler, Cameron, Ashleigh, Alyson, Brennah, Luke, Jackson, Nicholas, and Seth; his father, C. Les Reynolds and wife, Sandy, Nixa; a brother, Mike Reynolds, Louisiana; a sister, Cindy Gardner, Nixa; his mother-in-law, Donna Curtman, Springfield; two brothers-in-law, David Curtman, Springfield, and Jeff Curtman, Clever; a sister-in-law, Julia Woodall and husband, Dan, Battlefield; other family members too numerous to mention; and his beloved dog, Riley Dean. He also leaves behind a family of wonderful friends at Don Wessel Honda. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol (Burrows) Reynolds, an aunt, Kay Bauer, and a nephew, Brandon Reynolds. He was the most loved son, husband, father, papa, and friend anyone could ever ask for. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Phil Brucks officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. "Daddy, we love you all the muches in the world."
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Reynolds, Rick "Bear" 1 Apr 1950 - 11 Jul 2006 SN-L 14 Jul 2006
On Tuesday, July 11, 2006, the Don Wessel Honda "family" lost one of our own, Rick D. "Bear" Reynolds. Our sympathy extends to his wife, Kristi, his father, Les, his children Scott, Mark, Marisa and Mandy, and his grandchildren. He loved you all so much! Our sympathy also goes out to all who knew him as a loyal and trusted employee and friend during his 23 year career at Don Wessel Honda. His reputation as a world-class car salesman was only eclipsed by the integrity with which he did his job. His customers became friends and his coworkers became family. So many of you reading this know what I mean. All of us at Don Wessel Honda are so proud of our association with Rick. Our business and our lives are better because of it. He truly loved his job. Our sides split from laughing at his stories. We had to create a "Salesman of the Year" award as he repeatedly was recognized for "Salesman of the Month". We watched him nurture and raise a family. Beyond everything, he shared with us a life of fullness, passion and faith. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16, and services are 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Mo. We'll miss you, "Bear"! That's It. The Employees, Customers and Family of Don Wessel Honda
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Reynolds, Richard Dean “Rick” "Bear" 1 Apr 1950 - 11 Jul 2006 CCH-N 26 Jul 2006
Richard Dean "Rick" Reynolds, 56, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 1, 1950, in Springfield. He graduated from Hillcrest High School, and served his country in the U.S. Army. On December 20, 1978, he and Karen Kristine Curtman were united in marriage. He had been employed by Don Wessel Honda for the past 23 years, presently as Assistant Sales Manager. Rick was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa, and a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield, where he served as Greeter. Survivors include: The love of his life, his wife, Kristy; four children, Scott Reynolds and wife, Jennifer, Germany, Mark Reynolds and fiancee, Nikki, Nixa, Marisa Wren and husband, Christopher, Clever, and Mandy Metzker and husband, Zeek, Nixa; 11 grandchildren, Breanna, Samantha, Skyler, Cameron, Ashleigh, Alyson, Brennah, Luke, Jackson, Nicholas, and Seth; his father, C. Les Reynolds and wife, Sandy, Nixa; a brother, Mike Reynolds, Louisiana; a sister, Cindy Gardner, Nixa; his mother-in-law, Donna Curtman, Springfield; two brothers-in-law, David Curtman, Springfield, and Jeff Curtman, Clever; a sister-in-law, Julia Woodall and husband, Dan, Battlefield; other family members too numerous to mention; and his beloved dog, Riley Dean. He also leaves behind a family of wonderful friends at Don Wessel Honda. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol (Burrows) Reynolds, an aunt, Kay Bauer, and a nephew, Brandon Reynolds. “He was the most loved son, husband, father, papa, and friend anyone could ever ask for.”
Reynolds, Robert James “Officer Bob” 28 May 1952 - 17 May 1994 OH 1 Jun 1994
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary Jane (Sullivan) Reynolds; married Peggy Sue]
Robert James “Bob” Reynolds, 41, Spokane, died Tuesday, May 17, 1994. He was born May 28, 1952 in Washington, D.C. and was the son of Frank and Mary Jane Sullivan Reynolds. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of Drury College. Known as Officer Bob, he served as a Springfield Police Officer for 18 years. He was past president of the Springfield Police Officers’ Association and Christian County Softball Association. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sue; two daughters, Kristie and Lisa; his parents, Frank and Mary Jane Reynolds, Springfield, five brothers, Michael Reynolds, Columbia, Maryland, Bill Reynolds, Roeland Park, Kan., Richard Reynolds, Nixa, Ray Reynolds, Ozark, and Kenneth Reynolds, Brookline; a sister, Mary Ann Hetherington, Nixa. Funeral Mass was Friday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father John Brath officiating. Burial with Police Honor Guard provided by Springfield Police Department was in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane.
Reynolds, William J. "Bill" 16 Mar 1914 - 15 Feb 2006 SN-L 17 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Charles & Allie (Morrow) Reynolds; married 16 Oct 1940 Alice Pauline Carter]
William J. "Bill" Reynolds, Springfield, Mo., departed this life at 9:58 a.m. Wednesday, February 15th at Cox South hospital following a long illness. With him at the time of death was his best friend and grandson, Mike. Bill was born March 16, 1914, in Springfield, the youngest of five children born to Charles and Allie (Morrow) Reynolds. Bill loved his family and friends, quail hunting, golf and work. He retired from Foremost dairy in 1974 after 36 years of service. Bill, known as Gramps to everyone, loved to work and after retirement enjoyed gardening, mowing lawns and anything to keep busy, and continued until his health started to fail in the late 90s. Bill was proud of his service in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) from 1933-1935 in Brownbranch, Mo., and the National Guard from 1935-1939. In the summer of 1940, Bill met the love of his life, Alice Pauline Carter. They were married October 16, 1940, in Ozark, Mo., and enjoyed 57 years of marriage before Pauline's death in 1997. Bill is survived by one son, William "Bill" C. Reynolds and wife, Jackie; grandson, Mike and wife, Lisa; granddaughter, Pamela and husband, Jeff Sharp; great grandchildren, Christopher Reynolds, Amy and Nick Sharp, and Cody and Kyle Turner, all of Springfield. The family wishes to thank Debby Dillon and Vesta Miller for their kindness and exceptional care this past year; and also, the doctors and nursing staff at Cox South, floor 7 East. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Greenlawn North with Pastor Vaughan Weatherford officiating. Visitation will follow. A private burial will be at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation at 1510 W. Elfindale, Springfield, MO 65807; or the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund at One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street and 12th Ave., New York, NY 10036; or may be left at the funeral home.
Reynolds, Wyley Wayne 22 Nov 1884 - 6 Sep 1957 CCR 12 Sep 1957 p6
[Note: Son of J. M. & Nona (Horton) Reynolds; married Etta N. Johnson 27 Nov 1892 - Feb 1977]
Funeral services for Wyley Wayne Reynolds, 72, who died Friday, September 6, at his home in Nixa were held Monday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel there with Rev. Fred Henry officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, south of Sparta. Born near Rogersville in Webster County, he came to Christian County at the age of 20 and had lived in Nixa since 1931. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church at Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Etta Reynolds of the home; four sons, Arley Reynolds and Kenneth Reynolds, both of Nixa, Denzil Reynolds of Twin Falls, Idaho and Earl Reynolds of Springfield, one sister, Miss Daisy Reynolds of Springfield, two brothers, Frank Reynolds of Springfield and Barney Reynolds of Strafford, 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Reznicek, James B. 10 Feb 1904 - Sep 1974 OH 5 Sep 1974 p8
[Note: married Lillian 27 Jun 1905 - Aug 1980; birthdate from SSDI makes age 70 rather than 78 as in obit]
OZARK - Rosary services for James B. Reznicek, 78 of Route 2, Ozark were at 7:30 p.m. Mon., in Harris Chapel here. Funeral mass was a 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with the Rev. Phil Bucher. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Reznicek died Friday morning in Springfield MediCenter after a two-month illness. Mr. Reznicek had been a resident of Ozark since 1956. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and was also a member of the Catholic Workmen. He is survived by his wife Lillian; one son, James L. of Mexico, Mo.; three daughters, Miss Virginia Reznicek, Hartsburg, Mo., Mrs. Margaret Ann Halk, Springfield and Mrs. Janice Ecklund, Marshfield; five brothers, George, Emil and Ernest, all of Dodge, Neb, Adolph of North Bend, Neb. and Frank of Columbus, Neb; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Cech, Schuyler, Neb, Mrs. Lillian Dvorak, Shelby, Neb. and Mrs. Anna Kempf, Grantinger, Iowa, and 11 grandchildren.
Reznicek, Lillian ( ) 27 Jun 1905 - 26 Aug 1980 OH 4 Sep 1980 p9
[Note: married James B. Reznicek 10 Feb 1904 - Sep 1974]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Reznicek, 75, of Rt. 2, Ozark, were held Aug. 28 in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. The officiant was the Rev. Edward Eftink, pastor. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery in Springfield. Mrs. Resnicek died Aug. 26 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. Survivors include a son, James L., Milford, Ohio; Miss Virginia Reznicek, Hartsbury, Mo., Mrs. Margaret Ann Halk, Springfield and Mrs. Janice Ecklund of the home; and 14 grandchildren.
Reznicek, Virginia L. “Ginny” 27 Dec 1931 - 26 Mar 2007 SN-L 29 Mar 2007
[Note: Daughter of James B. & Lillian ( ) Reznicek]
Virginia L. Reznicek, Kimberling City, Missouri, daughter of James and Lillian Reznicek, was born December 27, 1931, in Dodge, Nebraska, and departed this life March 26, 2007, in her home at the age of 75. Virginia had lived in the area the past 14 years coming from Hartsburg, Missouri. Before retiring, she was a speech therapist at Woodhaven School of Learning. Virginia always loved her family of friends at Silver Dollar City. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret Haik and husband, Ron, of Springfield, and Janice Ecklund and husband, Ed, of Ozark and sister-in-law, Clydene Reznicek of Jefferson City. She was "Aunt Ginny" to her beloved clan of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, March 29, in Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church, Kimberling City, with Father Joseph Liem officiating. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home South, Kimberling City.
Rhea, Aden 1 Aug 1915 - 18 Jul 1957 SL-P 19 Jul 1957
[Note: Son of Charles David & Bessie (Slay) Rhea]
Aden Rhea, 41, a former Nixa resident who had resided in Christian County most of his life, died Wednesday at his home in Kansas City. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Bessie Rhea and a brother, Almus Rhea of Nixa. Springfield Leader and Press, July 19 1957.
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Rhea, Aden 1 Aug 1915 - 18 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for Aden Rhea, 41 who died at his home in Kansas City were held Sunday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in the Manly Cemetery. He was born Aug. 1, 1915 at Nixa and was the son of Charles and Bessie Slay Rhea. He was a veteran of World War II and was entitled to wear the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, American Defense Service Ribbon with one bronze star, seven overseas stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star. Most of his life was lived in the Nixa community. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Bessie Rhea of Nixa and one brother, Almus Rhea of Nixa.
Rhea, Bertha L. (Palmer) 10 Jul 1879 - 27 Jul 1960 CCR 28 Jul 1960 p10
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Martha (Davis) Palmer; married Oliver Theodore Rhea 26 May 1881 - 17 Aug 1960]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Rhea, 81, Ozark, who died at St. John’s Hospital,. Wednesday will be held at 2 p. m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home with Rev. William White officiating. Burial will be in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Before moving to Ozark a year ago, Mrs. Rhea had lived in the Ponce de Leon community since early childhood. She is survived by her husband, Oliver; four sons, Nel of the home, Carl of Highlandville, Ralph of Willard and Elgie of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Dalcie Rainey and Mrs. Logie Bilyeu, both of Ozark, and Mrs. Opal Flood of Highlandville; three brothers, one sister; four half-brothers; one half-sister; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.
Rhea, Bessie (Slay) 13 Dec 1894 - 18 Nov 1959 SN-L 19 Nov 1959
[Note: Daughter of Sanford Taylor & Mary (Sellars) Slay; married Charles David Rhea 28 Dec 1891 - 12 Jan 1942]
Mrs. Bessie Rhea, 64, died at her farm home west of Nixa at 1:15 p.m. yesterday after an illness of several months. She is survived by one son, Almus, of the home, Route 1, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Sayers, 1716 West Nichols and Mrs. Treva Routh, 802 Concord; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery.
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Rhea, Bessie (Slay) 13 Dec 1894 - 18 Nov 1959 CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Wray [sic], 64, who died Nov. 18 at her home west of Nixa, were held Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of Christian County, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles David Rhea in 1942 and a son, Aden Rhea in 1957. Survivors include one son, Almus Rhea of Nixa; one grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Sayers and Mrs. Treva Routh, both of Springfield and Lloyd Brown of Brookline, Mo., who was reared in the home.
Rhea, Carl W. 6 Feb 1909 – 13 May 1997 CCH-N 17 May 1997
[Note: Son of Oliver Theodore & Bertha L. (Palmer) Rhea]
Carl W. Rhea, 88, Ozark, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Carl was born February 5, 1909, in Ponce De Leon, the son of Oliver T. and Bertha Palmer Rhea. He was a U.S. Army WW II veteran. He was a self-employed painter. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, especially in the James River. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Survivors include a brother, Elgie Rhea and his wife, Vivian, and a sister, Dalcie Rainey, all of Ozark. Funeral services were held Friday, May 16, 1997, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial followed in the Ponce De Leon Cemetery.
Rhea, Charles David 28 Dec 1890 - 12 Jan 1942 CCR 15 Jan 1942 p5
[Note: Son of William S. & Sarah Jane (Simpson) Rhea; married Bessie Slay 13 Dec 1894 - 18 Nov 1959]
Funeral services for Charley Rhea, 50, a World War veteran, who died at his home in Nixa after a lingering illness, were held at 1:30 Wednesday at the McConnell Chapel with burial in the Manley cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Those who survive are his wife, Bessie Rhea, and two sons, Corp. Aden Rhea of Hawaii and Almus Rhea of the home, and his mother, Mrs. Sarah Jane Keltner, two brothers and two sisters, Ed of Nixa, Everett of Springfield, Mrs. Meadie Young of Marionville, and Mrs. Lilly McConnell of California.
Rhea, Elgie T. 22 Mar 1921 - 15 May 2005 SN-L 16 May 2005
[Note: Son of Oliver Theodore & Bertha L. (Palmer) Rhea; married 16 Jun 1950 Vivian H. Richardson 12 Jul 1920 - 12 Oct 2007]
Elgie T. Rhea, 84, Ozark, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2005. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, in the Ponce De Leon Cemetery, with Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating.
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Rhea, Elgie T. 22 Mar 1921 - 15 May 2005 CCH-N 25 May 2005
Elgie T. Rhea, 84, Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2005 in his home. He was born March 22, 1921, the son of Oliver and Bertha (Palmer) Rhea. On June 16, 1950, he was united in marriage to Vivian Richardson in Harrison, Arkansas. Elgie was a longtime resident of Christian County and was employed by Rainey Old Company where he delivered gas on a daily basis for 45 years. He was an outdoorsman with a special joy for gardening and fishing. For 39 years, he and Vivian rented a cabin in Forsyth, Missouri and enjoyed white bass fishing for their two week vacation. Elgie also proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Dale Deffenderfer, four sisters and three brothers. Elgie is survived by his caring wife Vivian; one daughter, Joyce Deffenderfer; three grandsons, Dwight, Justin Duane and Alan Deffenderfer; three great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other loving relatives and several friends. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. May 17, 2005, in the Ponce De Leon Cemetery, with Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2005 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rhea, Frank S. 23 Mar 1912 - 13 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Sidney Mahone & Lillian Maude (Sims) Rhea; married 29 Oct 1930 Irene Noe 25 Apr 1912 - 13 Dec 1998]
Frank Rhea, 77, of Spokane, died at 3:45 a.m. June 13 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Rhea will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 16 at the Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Robert Russell and Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will, follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Highlandville. Visitation will be held this evening, Thursday, June 15, from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Rhea was a farmer for most of his life. He had served as a deacon for the Pleasant View Southern Baptist Church, and for the past 25 years had been a deacon in the Spokane Southern Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Irene; Spokane; two daughters, Anna Mae Sims and Jessie Wolf, both of Highlandville; one brother, Mack Rhea, Springfield; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Rhea, Irene (Noe) 25 Apr 1912 - 13 Dec 1998 CCH-N 23 Dec 1998
[Note: Daughter of William Franklin & Lydia (Sanders) Noe; married 29 Oct 1930 Frank S. Rhea 23 Mar 1912 - 13 Jun 1989]
Irene Rhea, 86, was born April 25, 1912, in Highlandville, to William Franklin and Lydia (Sanders) Noe, and passed away Sunday, December 13, at Balanced Care of Nixa. On October 29, 1930, Irene married Frank Rhea in Christian County. She was a native of Spokane for many years. She was a member of The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and later, The Pleasant View Baptist Church, and at the time of her death, she was a member of The Spokane First Baptist Church. Irene was a homemaker and also was employed at Hagale Manufacturing and Edco Microfilming in Springfield. In earlier years she had worked at various tomato canning factories. She enjoyed walking, crocheting and knitting in her spare time. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and four sisters. Funeral Services was Wednesday, December 16 at 2 p.m. at The Spokane First Baptist Church. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery near Highlandville. Under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was Tuesday, December 15 7-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial Contributions can be made to The Lottie Moon Offering in care of The Spokane First Baptist Church.
Rhea, James Edward “Ed” 27 Dec 1895 - 10 Feb 1966 CCR 17 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William S. & Sarah Jane (Simpson) Rhea; married Grace Tennis 16 Mar 1902 - 7 Jun 1974]
James Edward “Ed” Rhea, 70, Nixa died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a five-week illness. A lifelong resident of the Nixa community, Mr. Rhea was a member of the Calvary Bible Church here and sold washing machines in this locality for 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Grace; a daughter, Mrs. Max White, Nixa; a son, Olis, Route 8, Springfield; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Joseph Fahl officiated, and burial was in Delaware Cemetery west of Nixa.
Rhea, Lowell 11 Jul 1906 - 23 Nov 1969 CCR 27 Nov 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Lewis N. & Martha ann “Dollie” (Stockstill) Rhea; Spelling from tombstone differs from that in Obit]
Lowell Rhey, 63, of Ponce de Leon, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Rhey was a lifelong resident of Ponce de Leon. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Miner of Strafford, Mrs. Hester Sims of Concord, Calif. and Mrs. Mabel Debler of Denver, Colo. and one brother, Jack of Ponce de Leon. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark
Rhea, Martha Ann “Dolly” (Stockstill) 1870 - 16 Mar 1949 CCR 17 Mar 1949
[Note: Daughter of Allen G. & Ingobo E. (May) Stockstill; married Lewis Napoleon Rhea 3 May 1876 - 6 Jul 1956]
Martha Ann Rhea known to her friends as “Dolly” died in her home in Strafford, Mo, Wednesday morning. She had moved to Strafford four years ago from Ponce de Leon, MO, where she had spent most of her life. She had been in poor health for several years. She was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include the husband, Louis M. Rhea of the home; two sons, Jack and Lowell, both of Ponce de Leon; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Milner and Mrs. Mable Fry of Strafford and Mrs. Howard Sims of Richmond, Ca; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Flood of Springfield and Mrs. Lula Curbow of Hurley; one brother, Willie Stockstill of Springfield and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 pm in the Ponce de Leon Union church with the Rev. S.D. Frazier officiating. Burial was made in the Ponce de Leon cemetery under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Rhea, Neal F. 11 Aug 1917 - 8 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Oliver Theodore & Bertha L. (Palmer) Rhea]
Neal F. Rhea, 70, of Ozark, died at 3:14 p.m. Jan. 8 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Rhea were held Monday at the Harris Chapel, with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Born in Ponce de Leon, Mr. Rhea had lived in the Ponce de Leon and Ozarks areas most of his life. He was a longtime employee of the Christian County Gas Company. Mr. Rhea is survived by a sister, Dalcie Rainey, of Ozark; three brothers, Ralph Rhea, of Willard; Carl Rhea, of Highlandville; and Elgie Rhea, of Ozark; and several nieces and nephews.
Rhea, Olis Lee 9 Sep 1920 - 3 Apr 1972 CCR 6 Apr 1972 p1
[Note: Son of James Edward “Edd” & Grace (Tennis) Rhea; married Inez]
Olis Lee Rhea, 51, of Springfield, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. He had a heart condition, Mr. Rhea, owner and operator of a Dari-Dandi, was a veteran of World War II and holder of a Bronze Star awarded in 1944. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Inez, of the home; a son, Richard Rhea of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Kala Pettit and Mrs. Darcia Cope, both of Springfield, and Miss Marla Rhea of the home; his mother, Mrs. Grace Rhea of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Ineze White of Nixa and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. today, Thursday in South Haven Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Riley officiating. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery under direction of Gorman-Scharpt-Abbott.
Rhea, Oliver Theodore 26 May 1881 - 17 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
[Note: Son of Sanborn Fletcher & Elizabeth Ann “Lisa Ann” (Norton) Rhea; married Bertha L. Palmer 10 Jul 1879 - 27 Jul 1960]
Funeral services for Oliver T. Rhea, 70 of Ozark who died Wednesday morning in St. John’s Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Chaffin Chapel with Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Mr. Rhea had lived most of his life in the Ponce de Leon community, moving to Ozark a year ago. He was a member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. He is survived by four sons, Carl Rhea of Highlandville, Elzie Rhea and Neal Rhea of Ozark and Ralph Rhea of Willard; three daughters, Mrs. Logie Bilyeu and Mrs. Dalcie Rainey of Ozark and Mrs. Opal Flood of Highlandville; 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Flood, Springfield
Rhea, Ruby Faye (Johnson) 11 Feb 1921 - 20 Aug 1983 OH 25 Aug 1983 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Francis & Emma Daisy (Shipman) Johnson; married Neal F. Rhea 11 Aug 1917 - 8 Jan 1988]
Services for Ruby F. Rhea, 62, Ozark, were held Aug. 23 in Harris Chapel with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Mrs. Rhea died Aug. 20 at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Ozark, she was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Neal; one son, Sgt. Maj. Jim Johnson, San Diego, Calif.; one step-daughter; one stepson; one brother, Basil Johnson, Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Phillips, Mrs. Golda Allen, and Mrs. Gladys Haslip, all of Ozark, and Mrs. Fern Winslow, Highlandville; one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter.
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Rhea, Ruby Faye (Johnson) 11 Feb 1921 - 20 Aug 1983 OH 1 Sep 1983 pB7
Card of Thanks
We would like to thank everyone for the flowers, visits to the hospital; and every act of kindness to the family of Mrs. Ruby Rhea and son Jim. Haslip family Allen Family Phillips family Johnson family Winslow family Rainey family
Rhea, Sidney Mahone 4 Oct 1879 - 3 Jun 1960 CCR 9 Jun 1960 p5
[Note: Son of Seaborn Fletcher & Elizabeth Ann “Liza” (Norton) Rhea; married 1904 Lillian Maude Sims]
Funeral services for Sidney M. Rhea, 80 who lived five miles west of Highlandville and whose death occurred June 3, were in a Springfield Hospital, were held Sunday, June 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Ponce de Leon community, he was a member of the Pleasant View Church for 52 years and served as a deacon for much of that time. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nettie Rothermel of the home; two sons, Frank S. Rhea of Highlandville and J. M. Rhea of Springfield; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Flood of Springfield and one brother, G. T. Rhea of Ozark.
Rhea, Vivian H. (Richardson) 12 Jul 1920 - 12 Oct 2007 SN-L 14 Oct 2007 & CCH-N 17 Oct 2007
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Winnie (Van Sant) Richardson Sr.; married 16 Jun 1950 Elgie T. Rhea 22 Mar 1921 - 15 May 2005]
Vivian H. Rhea, 87, Ozark, Mo., passed away Friday, October 12, 2007, in St. John's Hospital. She was born July 12, 1920, the daughter of Claude and Winnie (Van Sant) Richardson Sr. One June 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to Elgie Rhea in Harrison, Ark. Vivian was a longtime resident of Christian County, Mo., and was a waitress for most of her life. For 39 years she and Elgie rented a cabin in Forsyth, Mo., and enjoyed white bass fishing for their two week vacation. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son-in-law Dale Deffenderfer; three sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Deffenderfer; three grandsons, Dwight, Justin Duane and Alan Deffenderfer; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; other loving relatives and several friends. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2007, in the Ponce De Leon Cemetery, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2007, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rhea, Wayne 19 Sep 1933 - 30 Sep 2003 SN-L 3 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Ralph & Merle ( ) Rhea; married 1955 Clella]
Wayne Rhea, 70, of Willard, passed away Sept. 30, 2003, in his home. Mr. Rhea was born Sept. 19, 1933, in Highlandville, Mo., to Ralph and Merle Rhea. Mr. Rhea was an Army veteran, a farmer and a retired feed mill operator. He previously coached baseball and softball. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Brookline where he served as a deacon and was a children's Sunday school teacher. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Clella of the home; four children, Barton Rhea and wife Vicki of Tulsa, Barry Rhea and wife Teresa of Springfield, Melody Sanders and husband Joel of Springfield, and Melissa Taylor and husband Brian of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; six grandchildren, Clint and wife Melissa, Cassie, Rodney, Riley, Caleb and Gatlin; sister Arlene Maberry and husband Calvin; three brothers, Eldon Rhea and wife Ruth Ann, Gale Rhea and wife Nancy, all of Willard, and Donnie Rhea and wife Mary Jo of Springfield; and uncle Elgie Rhea and wife Vivian of Ozark, aunt Jean Martin and husband Elza of Springfield, and aunt Berta Bolin of Willard. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Brookline with burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Brookline Church Building Fund. Springfield News-Leader, October 2, 2003. Contributed by Jean Martin.
Rhea, William Charles Robert 1 Feb 1920 - 3 Jul 1934 CCR 12 Jul 1934 p1
[Note: Son of M. M. & ? (?) Rhea; no MO DC found]
William Charles Baker Rhea, son of Mr. and Mrs. MM. Rhea was born Feb. 1, 1920 and departed this life July 3, 1934, aged 14 years, 5 months and 2 days. He leaves behind to mourn his loss a father, mother, one sister and two brothers, a number of relatives and friends. Charley was a good, agreeable, loving, kind boy and loved by all who knew him. In his last sickness, realizing the end was near the little fellow asked his mother to go up home with him. She told him he was at home, and he said, “I am not, I am just down here.” He will be greatly missed by all who knew him especially in the home and in Sunday School class. Funeral services were held July 4, at 11 a.m. at the Flood’s church conducted by Rev. Langston with burial there under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, MO.
Rhoades, Charles Edward, Jr. 19 May 1935 - 31 Oct 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: Son of Ted & Nina Marie (Perkins) Rhoades; married 21 Apr 1981 Beverly]
Charles Edward Rhoades, Jr., 64, passed away Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 5:05 a.m. in his home. Charles was born May 19, 1935 in Weston, WV to Ted and Nina Marie Perkins Rhoades. On April 21, 1981 he was united in marriage to his wife Beverly in St. Paul, MN. After graduating high school he attended New Tribes Institute Bible College. Charles was a businessman and former owner of Sparta Conoco Station and Road Runner car lot. He was an active member of Dawning Light Fellowship, Oldfield. Charles exhibited a distinctive comedian personality and enjoyed making people laugh. He also received pleasure attending Christian fellowship meetings and car races. He is survived by his wife Beverly Rhoades of the home; mother Nina Marie Rhoades, Sellinsgrove, PN; seven children, ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter Cheryl McGaha and son Ryan McGaha, Tulsa, OK; Kenny Rhoades and wife Lou and children Kenneth Jr., David and Dawn Rhoades, Augusta and daughter Prienna Justice and Randy Johnson, St. Paul, MN; Charles Rhoades III, Moose Lake, MN; James Rhoades and wife Sandy and daughter Crystal Rhoades, Norfolk, VA; Cathy Cameron and husband Charles and sons Christian and Tobias Cameron, Mira, AR; Karen Chafen and son Bryce Chafen, Tulsa, OK; Sheila Rhoades, Springfield, MO; two step-children, and two step-granddaughters Brenda Gnetz and husband Jacques Belenger and daughters Briana and Isabelle Belenger, Petaluma, CA; Rhonda Lease and husband Troy, Cicero, IN: one brother Fred Rhoades and wife Joyce and daughters Candice, Pamela, Heather and Heidi, Sellinsgrove, PN. Charles was preceded in death by his father Ted. Memorial services was held at 2 PM. Saturday, November 13, 1999 in Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Rokus denHartog officiating. Lunch following service at Dawning Light Ministry, 538 Boston Rd., Oldfield, MO.
Rhoades, Charles Franklin David 3 Aug 1899 - 29 Aug 1986 OH 4 Sep 1986 p4
[Note: Son of Aaron Lewis & Isabell (Ryan) Rhoades; married 16 Jun 1917 Lula Mae Ackels 16 Nov 1902 - 22 Jul 1982]
Services for Charles F. Rhoades, 87, Hagerstown, Indiana, were held September 1 at Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown, Mr. Rhoades died August 29 in his home following a brief illness. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include three daughters, Mildred Smith, Winchester, Indiana, Wilma Green, Jasper, Georgia, and Norma Oakes, Parker City, Indiana; two sons; Charles H. Rhoades, Centerville, Indiana, and Wesley Rhoades, Ozark; one sister, Mary Maier, Rodondo Beach, Calif; one brother, Cecil Rhoades, Ft. Meyers, Fla.; 23 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Rhoades, Lola Eva 1946 - 2 May 2008 SN-L 4 May 2008
[Note: no SSDI found]
Lola Eva Rhoades, age 61, of Forsyth, passed away on Friday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, in Oldfield Full Gospel Church. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorials may be made to Oldfield Full Gospel Church.
Rhoads, Ralph W. 16 Apr 1900 - Aug 1973 OH 30 Aug 1973 p9
[Note: Son of James A. & Annie ( ) Rhoads]
Nixa - Graveside services for Ralph W. Rhoads, 73, a resident of Nixa, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hazelwood Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was under the direction of Greenlawn. Mr. Rhoads died at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Medi-Center Nursing home after a long illness.
Rhodelander, Tyla 18 May 1962 - 29 Apr 2007 CCH-N 9 May 2007
[Note: need to find first part of story from front page of paper]
He and Letterman met Rhodelander near a cemetery April 28. Rhodelander told the two men she was homeless and the two men helped her carry her personal items and a tent to the wooded area. After setting us her tent. Umphrey said the two talked and listed to music for several hours.
Humphrey said Letter wanted to have sex with Rhodelander and followed her into her tent. After a few minutes, Humphrey said Letterman retrieved a hatchet from outside the tent and struck Rhodelander in the head. He said Letterman later began striking the woman repeatedly. Letterman and Humphrey then left Rhodlander’s body in the tent.
Greene County Medical Examiner performed the autopsy on Rhodelander and determined that she died from blunt force trauma to the head.
The probably cause statement goes on to say Letterman walked into the front lobby of Police headquarters May 2 and said he wanted to turn himself in. During questioning, police said Letterman did not want to answer any questions that were directly related to the homicide.
“Aaron said that he would tell his story some day,” the probably cause statement reads, “and/or write a book. Aaron commented that he had a lot to tell.”
Letterman appeared in his arraignment from the Greene County Jail via video monitor and was arraigned on felony charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Bond was set by Judge Mark Fitzsimmons at $500,000, and Letterman had not bonded out as of May 4.
Fitzsimmons attached two special conditions when granting the bond request.
The first, which is typical in bond approach, was to obey all laws and have no weapons in his possession. The second, however, mandates that Letterman have no contact with Humphrey.
A June 11 preliminary hearing was scheduled for Letterman, and he was referred to the Greene County Public Defender’s Office.
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Rhodelander, Tyla 18 May 1962 - 29 Apr 2007 CCH-N 12 Nov 2008
Nixa man’s murder trial postponed, again
Chris J. Cluck Headliner News
The Nixa man accused of bludgeoning a woman to death with a hatch in a homeless camp in northeast Springfield is going to wait another eight months for his trial to begin.
Jury selection in the second-degree murder trial of Aaron M. Letterman, 25, was scheduled to begin Nov. 3. However, Greene County Judge Thomas Mountjoy granted a continuance and rescheduled the trial for June 15, 2009.
Mountjoy’s rescheduling marks the third time Letterman has been slated to face jurors in the past year. He was scheduled for a trial previously on July 21 and Nov. 3.
Letterman is charged in the April 28, murder of Tyla Rhodelander, 44, near a cemetery in the2100 block of E. Chestnut Expressway in Springfield.
His uncle, Michael Humphrey reported the crime to police and later admitted he was present when Letterman allegedly committed the crime.
A probably cause statement filed by the Springfield Police Department said Letterman and Humphrey met Rhodelander near a cemetery April 28. Rhodelander told the men she was homeless, and the two men helped her carry her personal items and a tent to the wooded area. After setting up her tent, Humphrey said the two talked and listed to music for several hours.
Humphrey said Letterman wanted to have sex with Rhodelander and followed her into her ten. After a few minutes, Humphrey said Letterman retrieved a hatched from outside the tent and struck Rhodelander in the head. He said Letterman later began striking the woman repeatedly. Letterman and Humphrey then left Rhodelander’s body in the tent.
Greene County Medical Examiner Dr. Douglas Anderson performed an autopsy on Rhodelander and determined she died from blunt force trauma.
The probably cause statement said Letterman walked into the front lobby of police headquarters May 2 and said he wanted to turn himself in. During questioning, police said Letterman did not want to answer any questions that were directly related to the homicide.
“Aaron said that he would tell his story some day,” the probably cause statement reads, “and/or write a book. Aaron commented that he had a lot to tell.”
Letterman is still being held in the Greene County Jail on $500,000 bond.
Rhodes, Anna Elizabeth (Bilyeu) 16 Nov 1867 - 7 Mar 1934 CCR 8 Mar 1934 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Catherine (Hanks) Bilyeu; married 3 Jan 1884 CCM James Andrew Rhodes 10 Dec 1861 - 17 Mar 1939; obit spells name Ames and gives 15 Nov 1867 birthdate; tombstone spells name Anna and gives 1864 birthdate]
Dies suddenly. Mrs. Anna Rhodes, wife of Jim Rhodes, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at their home southeast of Selmore. She was 77 years of age. She had just been talking over the telephone when she complained that her hands did not feel right and she started to bed to lie down when she fell. Death was instantaneous. Funeral services will be held Friday at Selmore with burial in the Selmore cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.
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Rhodes, Anna E. (Bilyeu) 16 Nov 1867 - 7 Mar 1934 CCR 15 Mar 1934 p8
Ames Elizabeth Bilyeu, the oldest child of J. St. and Catherine Bilyeu, was born Nov.16, 1867, and died suddenly at her home near Selmore on March 7, 1934. She was married to J.A. Rhodes on Jan. 3, 1884.They had lived happily together for 51 years. To this union were born eight children: Lonnie Iva, Jess, Minnie, Nora, Ralph, Katy and Rastus. Lonnie and Iva have preceded her in death. She was converted at an early age under the preaching of her grandfather and joined the Prospect church where her membership remained. Her living was evidence of a sincere Christian life. Besides the children she is survived by the husband, who is an invalid, six grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters, besides a host of other relatives and friends left to mourn her departure. She was loved by all who knew her. She was a dutiful and loving wife and a patient and devoted mother and friend. Funeral services were held March 9 at 2 p.m. in the Selmore Baptist church with Rev. R.R. Cook officiating. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.
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Rhodes, Anna E. (Bilyeu) 16 Nov 1867 - 7 Mar 1934 CCR 29 Mar 1934 p8
Two weeks ago we printed the obituary of Mrs. J.A. Rhodes and it contained several mistakes which are being corrected this week and the obituary reprinted: Anna Elizabeth Bilyeu, the oldest child of J.H. and Catherine Bilyeu was born Nov. 16, 1867, and died suddenly at her home near Selmore on March 7, 1934. She was married to J.A. Rhodes on Jan. 3, 1884. They had lived happily together for 51 years. To this union were born eight children: Lonnie, Iva, Jess, Minnie, Nora, Ralph, Katy and Rastus. Lonnie and Iva have preceded her in death. She was converted at an early age under the preaching of her Grandfather Hanks and joined the Prospect church where her membership remained. Her living was evidence of a sincere Christian life. Besides the children, she is survived by the husband, who is an invalid, six grandchildren, four brothers, and four sisters, besides a host of other relatives and friends left to mourn her departure. She was loved by all who knew her. She was a dutiful and loving wife and a patient and devoted mother and friend. Funeral services were held March 9 at 2 p.m. in the Selmore Baptist church with Rev. R.R. Cook officiating. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.
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Rhodes, Anna Elizabeth (Bilyeu) 16 Nov 1867 - 7 Mar 1934 CCR 14 Mar 1940 p4
[Note: married 3 Jan 1884 CCM James A. Rhodes 10 Dec 1861 - 17 Mar 1939]
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Rhodes, who passed away March 17, 1939, and March 7, 1934. Our dear parents have been taken, Now our hearts are sad and drear; Often we sat by their bedside, Knew the time was drawing near. Now the battle of life is ended, And their work on earth is done; But their memory will be with us. Of the things that they have done. Oh dear parents, how we miss you, No one but us can tell; You are always in our image And thoughts as well. Now a place is vacant in our homes, That can never be filled; There, a mansion is waiting, For the ones we loved so dear. Where no sickness ever enters, Neither sorry or pain; And our departed loved ones, We hope to meet again.
Sadly missed, Children and Grandchildren.
Rhoads, Benjamin Franklin, III 31 Oct 1947 - 27 Sep 2011 SN-L 28 Sep 2011
[Note: Son of Benjamin Franklin & Gladys Virginia (Grant) Rhoads, II; married 27 Sep 1968 Shelia Tims]
Benjamin Franklin Rhoads III, "Benny," age 63, of Nixa, passed away September 27, 2011 in Harrison, Ark., surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 31, 1947 in Blytheville, Ark., the son of Benjamin Franklin Rhoads II and Gladys Virginia (Grant) Rhoads. On September 27, 1968 he and Shelia Tims were united in marriage. Benny was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved to spend time on the lakes and was an avid gardener. He was known for his sense of humor and loved to be surrounded by his family. Survivors include: his wife, Shelia; two children, Ben Rhoads and wife Farah, Austin, Texas, and Amy Bias and husband Aaron, Ozark; four granddaughters, Emily and Elizabeth Bias and Evan and Ruby Rhoads; siblings include: Delcie Woelbing and husband Al, Bull Shoals; Wanda Sanders and late husband Gene, Mountain Home; Linda Miller, Harrison; Sue Seay and husband Del, Harrison; the late Keith Rhoads and wife Jackie, Gassville; Pam Martin and husband Mike, Harrison; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Rhoads II; his mother, Gladys Rhoads; and brother, James Keith Rhoads. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2011 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Don Tims officiating. Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Friday in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with full military honors.
Rhodes, Beulah Ann (Davis) 7 Apr 1896 - 26 Oct 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Samuel Grant & Ida Francis (Fisher) Davis; married James R. “Jack” Rhodes 24 May 1902 - 11 Oct 1973]
NIXA - Mrs. Beulah A. Rhodes, 79, a lifelong resident of the Riverdale and Highlandville communities, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at the Springfield MediCenter after a brief illness. She was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Carl of Wichita, Kan; two daughters, Mrs. Cora Maples, Route 2, Nixa, and Mrs. Mary Alice Harvill, Route 1, Ozark; two brothers, Benny Davis, address unknown and Neal Davis, Marionville; three sisters, Mrs. Frona Harding, Nixa, and Mrs. Belle Moss and Mrs. Mildred White, both of Ontario, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Beulah A. Rhodes, 79, a lifelong resident of the Riverdale and Highlandville communities, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery.
Rhodes, Blanche (Allen) Bilyeu 27 Nov 1896 - 27 Nov 1963 CCR 5 Dec 1963
[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Anna Elizabeth (Bailey) Allen; married 21 Dec 1913 CCM Henry Franklin Bilyeu 10 Dec 1892 - 18 Jun 1923; married 21 Nov 1925 Jess J. Rhodes 20 May 1888 - 2 Feb 1971; buried under name Bilyeu]
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Rhodes, who died on her 67th birthday about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Harris ambulance en route to Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Rhodes, who lived near Ozark, had suffered from a heart condition for a number of years. She was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jess; a son, Verlin Bilyeu, 638 Mt. Vernon, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Elene Lawson, Sparta, and Mrs. Cathleen Rogers, Ozark; eight grandchildren; a brother, William Allen, Ozark; and three sisters, Mrs. Ada Dyer and Mrs. Alma Morrisette, both of Ontario, Calif., and Mrs. Lucille King, Kansas City, Kan.