Rice, Gertrude (Wasson) 21 Jul 1874 - 8 Jun 1918 CCR 21 Jun 1918
[Note: Daughter of John Thomas & Caroline Lucinda (McCullah) Wasson; married 30 Nov 1899 Thad Rice]
Gertrude Wasson Rice, the youngest daughter of John T. and Caroline Wasson was born July 21, 1874 and died June 6, 1918 at 8 o’clock a.m. at her home in Portales, New Mexico, aged 43 years, 10 months and 15 days. She was converted when about 12 years old and joined the Riverdale Congregational church. She was a member of the Portales M. E. church and teacher of the ladies Bible class. She was married to Thad Rice, Nov. 30, 1899. To this union were born two children, John Milton and Robert Wesley, aged 8 and 5 years. She leaves two sisters, five brothers and husband and two children, besides hosts of relatives and friends to mourn her departure, but we weep not as those who have no hope of a reunion in the sweet by and by, for she died as she lad lived, a devoted christian. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. H. Maples and B. Frank West on June 9, at the old home church at Riverdale, Mo.. We laid her mortal remains to rest by the side of father and mother where she had often expressed a desire to be placed there to await the Resurrection. It is hard to give our baby sister up but God knows best, and we feel that all was done for here that skilled physicians and kind and loving friends could do and we feel grateful to the many kind friends of Portales that so willingly assisted in her sickness and dealt. They will be rewarded, May God help us to train the dear little boys as she would have done, is the prayer of Nan Goddard.
Rice, Grant Orlando 6 Mar 1872 - 12 Sep 1949 CCR 15 Sep 1949
[Note: Son of ? & (Butler) Rice; married Ora Halloway according to his obit, Holloway according to Faye Tansey’s obit, or Ora E. Venrick accord to Ora’s mortuary record 25 Feb 1874 - 14 Jan 1943]
Grant O. Rice, 77, a former resident of Ozark, died Monday, Sept. 12, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Leapha Pogue, of Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Rice was born in Ohio, later going to Iowa where he married Ora Halloway in 1904. Mrs. Rice died six years ago and a daughter, May Mills, passed away in 1933. Survivors besides the daughter in Los Angeles are Mrs. Faye Tansey of Ozark, another daughter; and two sons, Henry of Ozark and Claude of Centerville, Kan. Funeral services and burial were at Los Angeles.
Rice, Henry F. 13 Jul 1907 - 26 Jul 1975 OH 31 Jul 1975 p8
[Note: Son of Grant Orlando & Ora E. (Venrick) Rice; married 20 Nov 1926 Lena May Essick 2 Feb 1910 - 24 Nov 1976]
OZARK - Henry F. Rice, 68, Ozark, died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. A longtime resident of Christian County, he had been a trucker for 48 years in Ozark and surrounding areas, and was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Lena May; four sons, James O. of Springfield and Robert L., Earl, Jr. and Jerry F., all of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Imogene Reynolds, Arlington, Tex.; and Mrs. Allean Jones, Ozark; 22 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Adams Chapel here with the Rev. A. A. Watkins officiating. Burial was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery here.
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Rice, Henry F. 13 Jul 1907 - 26 Jul 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
We would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers, calls, visits and all acts of kindness during the loss of our loved one. Special thanks to Rev. A. A. Watkins and Dean, Thelma, E. Dean & Mary Adams. Mrs. Henry Rice. Mr. & Mrs. James Rice. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rice. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Reynolds. Mr. & Mrs. Earl J. Rice. Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie Jones. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Rice.
Rice, Howard D. 11 Apr 1942 - 18 Sep 1970 CCR 24 Sep 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Adern & ? (Heddrick) Rice; married Shirley]
Funeral services were held Sunday for Howard Douglas Rice, 28 of Galena, who was killed when his pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer unit at Campbell and Greene County M early Saturday morning. Rice was an employee of Hutchens and Son Metal, Springfield, and was a member of 65 Church near Spokane. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; a son, Terry Rice; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adern Rice, Galena; four brothers, Sgt. Ronnie Rice, serving in the Marine Corps in Washington, D. C., Bill Rice, Reeds Spring, Freddie Rice, Galena, and Dale Rice, Galena; two sisters, Mrs. Linda Smith, Galena, and Mrs. Nancy Burke, Reeds Spring; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Maud Rice, Galena, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heddrick, Reeds Spring. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the 65 Church with the Rev. Joe Bill Stewart officiating. Burial was in the Eisenhower Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Rice, Irma Marie (White) 22 Apr 1923 - 25 Oct 2006 SN-L 26 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Ray & Mary Elizabeth (Hawk) White; married 4 Jul 1946 George H. Rice 29 Jul 1924 - 12 May 1997]
Irma Marie Rice, 83, Ozark, Mo., died in her home of over 50 years at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Irma was born in the rural area of Newtonia and Stark City, Mo., to Ray and Mary Elizabeth Hawk White. Irma was united in marriage with George H. Rice July 4, 1946. The couple moved to Ozark in 1954 where they raised their family and lived out their lives. Irma was a long time member of the Ozark Utopia Club, a volunteer with The St. John's Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and former Treasurer. Irma was also active in the Ozark Christian Church and served on The Board of Directors for many years. Irma always had many friends and especially enjoyed spending afternoons playing bridge whenever the opportunity arose. During the last few years, she found great solace at her special table at the Ozark Senior Center where she regularly played Bingo and took in some of the many Branson Shows for which the Center provided transportation. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years; and her brother, Harold Leroy White of rural Pierce City, Mo. Irma is survived by two sons, George Ray Rice and wife, Gayle, of Sparta, Mo., and Mark Alan Rice and wife, Terri, of Strafford, Mo.; two granddaughters, Hilliary Beth Rice and Audrey Marquis Rice; one grandson, Riley Martin Luke Rice; a brother, Silas Ray White and wife, Kay, of Gower, Mo.; a sister, Grace White Donaldson and husband, Marvin, of Cottonwood, Ariz.; two nephews, Harold Glen White of Branson, Mo., and Michael Edward Donaldson of Fairbanks, Alaska; five nieces, Mary Lynn Livzey of Houston, Texas, Terri Gerner of Edwards, Calif., Cheryl Beth Rogers of Gower, Mo., Robin Renee Znetko of Cottonwood, Ariz., and Janice Rhea Ross of Lathrop, Mo.; 12 great-nieces and nephews, two great-grandnephews and a host of friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, Mo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation.
Rice, James Bolton, Judge 29 Dec 1836 - 18 Mar 1910 CCR 24 Mar 1910 p1
[Note: Son of Sidney & Lurilla Bolton (Warren) Rice; married 29 Aug 1860 Iroquis Co IL Emily Ann White 23 May 1842 - ?]
Died At his home in Nixa, Mo. Friday night March 18, 1910 Judge J. B. Rice aged 73 years. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon and burial ceremonies at the Payne cemetery in charge of the members of Lodge No. 352 A. F. and A. M. of Ozark. Mr. Rice had recently returned with his wife from Okla. where they had been visiting friends when he was taken suddenly ill with what is called a complication of diseases, He was widely known and leaves a widow and several children and grand children besides his many friends who mourn his departure.
Rice, James Orville 6 Feb 1928 - 30 Apr 2000 CCH-N 3 May 2000
[Note: Son of Henry & Lena (Essick) Rice; married 20 Mar 1954 Myrl L. Daugherty 5 May 1926 - 7 Mar 2005 m/1 Hemphill]
James O. Rice, age 72, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2000 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born February 6, 1928 in the Woods Fork area of Christian County and was the son of Henry and Lena (Essick) Rice. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On March 20, 1954 he and Myrl Daugherty Hemphill were married. Mr. Rice was a carpenter and attended Crestview Nazarene Church. Survivors include: his wife, Myrl; two sons, Jeff Rice, Springfield, and Sanford Hemphill and his wife Ladda, Columbus, Indiana; two brothers, Earl Rice, Nixa, and Jerry Rice, Ozark; a sister, Alice Jones, Ozark; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Rice, and a sister, Imogene Reynolds. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, in Weaver Cemetery Ozark, with Rev. Luther Paris and Rev. Daniel Arnold officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Myasthenia Gravis Association, Inc., Research Medical Center, 2300 E. Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64132.
Rice, Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" 4 Oct 1944 - 5 Jul 2006 SN-L 7 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Robert W. & Mary Anne (Brown) Rice; married 11 Nov 1966 Linda K. Jones]
Joe R. "Joe Bob" Rice, 61, Nixa, passed away at 8:04 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, west of Rogersville. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2006, with Masonic services beginning at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The family strongly requests memorial donations to the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Building Association, 601 St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO 65806. Online condolences and guest book signing may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
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Rice, Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" 4 Oct 1944 - 5 Jul 2006 SN-L 7 Jul 2006
Joe R. Rice, 61, Nixa, passed away at 8:04 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center, following a brief illness. He was born October 4, 1944, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of the late Robert W. and Mary Anne (Brown) Rice. He was united in marriage to Linda K. Jones on November 11, 1966, in Nixa. He was a dealer for Ward School Bus Sales for many years before retiring and becoming a consultant for First Student Corporation. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of the First Baptist Church, Nixa. Joe Bob had a love for and was an active member of the Masonic Fraternities. He was a member and past master of Friend Masonic Lodge No: 352, Ozark; and a member and thirty-second degree Mason of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin. But he was most active as a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple, Springfield where he served as Potentate in 1989 and currently holds the office of Recorder. He also held many offices in the various clubs and units within the Shrine including: member and Past Rajah of Christian County Shrine Club; member and Past Commander of the Legion of Honor; member and Past Director of the Royal Order of Jesters, Court No: 73 where he was currently serving as Treasurer. He was also a member of the Cabiri and a member of The Order of the Eastern Star, Ozark Chapter No: 28, Ozark. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda; two sons, Richard Rice and his special friend, Michele, Springfield; Craig Rice, Clever; a brother, Jack T. Rice and his wife, Renee, Nixa; two granddaughters, Jasmine Rose Rice, St. Paul, Minn.; Bethany Jael Rice, Nixa; a nephew, Brian Rice and his wife, Michelle, Springfield; a niece, Kimberly O'Connell and her husband, Daniel, Nixa; his father and mother-inlaw, Walt and Mary Frances Jones, Nixa; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, west of Rogersville. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2006, with Masonic services beginning at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The family strongly requests memorial donations to the Shrine Mosque Preservation Fund, 601 E. St. Louis Street, Springfield, 65806. Online condolences and guest book signing may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Rice, Juanita Mae (Forrester) 10 Oct 1918 - 12 May 2011 SN-L 15 May 2011 & CCH-N 18 May 2011
[Note: Daughter of Finis Edward & Hannah Flossie (Feaster) Forrester; married 13 Dec 1937 Walter S. Rice ? - 15 Apr 1990]
Mrs. Juanita Mae Rice, age 92, Republic, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. She was born October 10, 1918 in Aurora, the daughter of Finis Edward and Hannah Flossie (Feaster) Forrester. Juanita was united in marriage to Walter S. Rice on December 13, 1937. They lived and raised their children in the Billings area. In addition to caring for her family, Juanita enjoyed gardening, caring for her flowers, embroidery, and working puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, April 15, 1990; a daughter, Glenda Ailene Biellier; an infant son, David Scott Rice; grandson, Larry Joe Trent; great-great grandson, Wyatt Rice; five brothers, and one sister. She is survived by: her children and their spouses, George "Rusty" and Peggy Rice, Springfield, Joe and Helen Rice, Cape Fair, Walter Junior and wife Sherry, Republic, Geraldine Trent, Republic, and Willa and Gene Mitchell, Republic; a son-in-law, Wallace Biellier, Springfield; a brother, Jack Forrester, Willits, CA; two sisters, Betty Buchanan, Republic, and Jean Tolson, Aurora; 19 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 25 great-great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2011 in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com--
Rice, Lena May (Essick) 2 Feb 1910 - 24 Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of William Orville & Alice Rosie (Turner) Essick; married Henry Rice 13 Jul 1907 - 26 Jul 1975]
The Rice Family would like to thank all of our friends, neighbors and relatives for their prayers, food, visits, flowers, cards and all their kindness during the illness and death of our mother. A special thanks goes to the Ozark Church of the Nazarene and the Fasco B. Shift for furnishing lunch at the home of Jerry Rice on the day of the funeral and to Reverend Wilbur Blansit and the Blansit Family. May God Bless Everyone of You. Mr. and Mrs. James Rice and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rice & Family. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rice & Family. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rice & Family. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reynolds and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie E. Jones and Family.
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Rice, Lena May (Essick) 2 Feb 1910 - 24 Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p13
OZARK - Mrs. Lena May Rice, 66, of Ozark died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after suffering an apparent stroke Sunday. A lifelong resident of Ozark, she was a member of the Assembly of God at Ozark. Surviving are four sons, James O., Springfield, Robert L., Earl, Jr. and Jerry F., all of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Imogene Reynolds, Arlington, Tex. and Mrs. Allean Jones, Ozark; five sisters, Mrs. Lorene Kessinger and Mrs. Flossie Roberts, both of Route 1, Ozark. Mrs. Jessie Grider, Mrs. Iva Stoner and Mrs. Nellie Grider, all of Ozark; three brothers, Elmer and Clyde Essick, Ozark and Carl Essick, Highlandville; 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery southeast of Ozark. The family was at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.
Rice, Lonnie Paul 2 May 1939 - 2 May 1939 CCR 4 May 1939 p4
[Note: Son of Paul & Roma Estel (Hogan) Rice]
Mrs. Roma Estel Rice, 21, wife of Paul Rice, 801 N. Jefferson, Springfield, died in a hospital there at 5 o’clock Tuesday evening, 45 minutes after her baby boy, Lonny Paul, was born dead. Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon V. Hogan and three brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Herman Lohmeyer chapel in Springfield. Mrs. Rice was well known to many Ozarkians, having visited here many times.
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Rice, Roma Estel (Hogan) 14 Dec 1917 - 2 May 1939 CCR 4 May 1939 p4
[Note: Daughter of Lon V. & Alta (Kohfal) Hogan; married Paul Rice]
Mrs. Roma Estel Rice, 21, wife of Paul Rice, 801 N. Jefferson, Springfield, died in a hospital there at 5 o’clock Tuesday evening, 45 minutes after her baby boy, Lonny Paul, was born dead. Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon V. Hogan and three brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Herman Lohmeyer chapel in Springfield. Mrs. Rice was well known to many Ozarkians, having visited here many times.
Rice, Marcy Julenne 1973 - 5 Aug 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 1990
[Note: Daughter of Jerry & Karen (Hampton) Rice]
Marcy Julenne Rice, 17, Ozark, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 1990, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. A lifelong resident of Ozark, she completed her junior year at Ozark High School as an honor student. She was a cheerleader for the wrestling team and worked at McDonald's at Battlefield and Highway 65 in Springfield. She was a member of the Ozark Assembly of God. She is survived by her parents, Karen and Jerry Rice, Ozark; a brother, Anthony Hampton, and his wife, Shelley, Nixa; her grandmother, Dorothy Hampton, Ozark; and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Dwayne Rice; grandparents, Henry and Lena Rice; and her grandfather, A.L. Hampton. Services were Tuesday in Ozark Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Richard Orrell officiating. Burial was in Ozark Oddfellow Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ozark Assembly of God Youth Department.
Rice, Mary Anne (Brown) 13 Jul 1919 - 17 Jan 2006 SN-L 19 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of William J. & Arah E. (Estes) Brown; married 6 Jul 1940 Robert W. Rice]
Mary Anne Rice, 86, Nixa, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2006, in Sonshine Manor, Republic. She was born July 13, 1919, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late William J. and Arah E. (Estes) Brown. She was united in marriage on July 6, 1940, to Robert W. Rice. He preceded her in death in 1983. Mary Anne was a longtime member of the Nixa Christian Church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 98, Ozark, where she was a Past Worthy Matron and Past District Deputy Worthy Matron and also the Nixa Garden Club. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and playing bridge. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by two sons, Joe R. Rice and wife, Linda; Jack T. Rice and wife, Renee, all of Nixa; three grandsons, Richard Rice, Springfield; Craig Rice, Clever; Brian Rice and wife, Michelle, Springfield; a granddaughter, Kimberly O'Connell and husband, Daniel, Nixa; three great-granddaughters, Jasmine, Bethany and Faith; and a great-grandson, soon to be born, Beau. The family would like to thank the staff at Sonshine Manor in Republic and Christian Health Care Hospice for their kind and loving care of Mary Anne. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2006, at Nixa Christian Church, 400 Northview Street, Nixa, with Dr. Rod C. Cannedy officiating and under direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be held 6 to 7 p.m. today, at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, located at the corner of U.S. Highway 60 and Farm Road 223, west of Rogersville. The family has requested memorial donations be made to the Nixa Christian Church, 400 Northview Street, Nixa, MO 65714 and/or O.E.S. Chapter No. 98, 1100 Cheyenne Road, Nixa, MO 65714. Online condolences may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Rice, Mary Ellen “Bird” (West) 18 Nov 1882 - 15 Apr 1967 CCR 20 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Alexander & Sarah Jane (Brazeal) West; married Roy B. Rice 23 Dec 1881 - 23 Nov 1936]
Mrs. Mary Ellen (Bird) Rice, 84, a lifelong Nixa resident, died at 11 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after several months’ illness. A member of the Nixa Christian Church, she is survived by one son, Victor Eugene, Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Holmes, Prairie Village, Kan., Mrs. Lavenia Wood and Mrs. Elnora Kinser, both of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Rice, The Dalles, Ore.; and one brother, Elmer West, Pendleton, Ore. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Dale DeLong officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. The casket was closed for services. Memorial donations may be made to the cancer crusade. (Christian County Republican – 20 April 1967).
Rice, Mary J. 18 Jul 1909 - 8 Feb 1926 CCR 12 Feb 1976 p1
[Note: Daughter of W. M. & Maggie (Downing) Rice; no legible tombstone in Highlandville cemetery]
Mrs. Ida Thogmartin, of Springfield, wife of Miles Thogmartin and Miss Rice of Galloway were almost instantly killed and Mrs. H. C. Miller, of Springfield, a sister of Miss Rice, seriously injured when their auto driven by Mrs. Thogmartin was struck by a Frisco passenger train near Strafford last Monday afternoon. The party was returning from a motor trip to Marshfield and it is thought they attempted to make the crossing ahead of the train when struck by the train. It is now thought that Mrs. Miller will recover. Mrs. Thogmartin was formerly Miss Ida Phipps, daughter of Mrs. O. H. Phipps, a long time resident of the Highlandville community and well known in Ozark. She was a sister of Mrs. Diami Campbell of Ozark and the well-known Phipps boys of Highlandville and vicinity and Mrs. Jim Adams of Selmore. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Highlandville Wednesday afternoon with burial in the Highlandville cemetery. The Republican extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Rice, Myrl L. (Daugherty) Hemphill 5 May 1926 - 7 Mar 2005 SN-L 9 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Rolla O. & Elva E. (Lee) Daugherty; married ? Hemphill; married James O. Rice]
Myrl L. Rice, 78, Springfield, born May 5, 1926, in Galloway, passed away Monday, March 7, 2005, in St. John's Mercy Villa. She was a graduate of Central High School and worked for Lily Tulip for 28 years before retiring. She was a member of Crestview Church of the Nazarene for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Rice; parents, Rolla O. Daugherty and Elva E. Lee; sister, Flora Wise; and two brothers, Jimmy and Charlie Douglas. She is survived by her sons, Sanford A. Hemphill and wife, Kimberly L., Columbus, Ind., and Jeffrey Rice and longtime companion Blanche Lakey, Springfield; brother, Jack Daugherty, Muskogee, Okla.; nieces, nephews and many friends. Myrl was a beloved mother, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. No formal visitation is planned, however friends may visit from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to The American Cancer Society or Hospices of Southwest Missouri.
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Rice, Myrl L. (Daugherty) Hemphill 5 May 1926 - 7 Mar 2005 SN-L 10 Mar 2005
Myrl L. Rice, 78, Springfield, born May 5, 1926, in Galloway, passed away Monday, March 7, 2005, in St. John's Mercy Villa. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. No formal visitation is planned, however friends may visit from noon to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Rice, Ora E. Venrick) 25 Feb 1874 - 14 Jan 1943 CCR 21 Jan 1943 p8
[Note: Daughter of William & ? (?) Venrick; married 1893 Creston Iowa Grant Orlando Rice 6 Mar 1872 - 12 Sep 1949]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grant O. Rice, 68, of Ozark, were held last Friday in the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Floyd Hanks, with burial in the Selmore cemetery. A native of Illinois, she was married to Grant O. Rice at Creston, Iowa, in 1893. They moved to Missouri in 1903 where she spent the remainder of her life, with the exception of five years in Pocahontas, Ark. She joined the Christian church in early girlhood, later uniting with her husband in the Methodist church. Survivors include the husband and four children, Mrs. Fay Tansey, Henry Rice and Claud Rice, all of Ozark, and Mrs. Leapha Ewing of California. Another daughter, Mrs. Mae Mills, preceded her mother in death. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Rice, Phil B. 29 Dec 1887 - 19 Dec 1924 CCR 2 Jan 1925 p1
[Note: Son of Frank & Myrna (Robberson) Rice; married Ethel Nokes; mother’s name very hard to read on MO DC]
Last Friday night, just as Phil Rice got home on South Market St. in Springfield, he dropped dead. He leaves his wife, two daughters, two step-daughters in Los Angeles, Calif.; father and mother, two brothers and one sister to mourn their loss. His wife was a daughter of C. M. Nokes and has moved to her mother’s home in Nixa. (Too late for last week)
Rice, Ray E. 25 Aug 1938 - 29 Jan 2009 CCH-N 18 Feb 2009
Ray E. Rice, 70, Ozark, passed away Jan. 29, 2009 No services are planned. Cremation was under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rice, Rob died 10 Jan 1944 CCR 13 Jan 1944 p4
Rob Rice, former resident of the Riverdale community and an active worker in the old Riverdale Congregational Church, passed away at his home in Oklahoma City last Monday evening of a heart attack, according to a telegram received by his nephew, Robert W. Rice of Nixa.
Rice, Robert “Frog” 29 Apr 1930 - 5 Jun 1982 OH 10 Jun 1982 p9
[Note: MAY be son of C. Earl & Anna C. (Crawford) Rice in Greene County 1930 census - unverified; married Shirley]
Services for Robert “Frog” Rice, 52, Ozark, were held June 8 in Adams Chapel with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery near Rogersville, Mr. Rice died June 5 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. Rice, a 23-year employee of Glenstone Block Co. in Springfield, was a lifelong Ozark resident and a Korean War veteran. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; six sons, Rick, Springfield, Wayne, Ronald and John, all of Ozark and Paul and Robert, both of the home; three brothers, James, Springfield, Earl, Jr., Nixa and Jerry, Ozark; two sisters, Ima Jean Reynolds, Nixa and Allean Jones, Ozark; and seven grandchildren.
Rice, Robert W. 9 Jan 1913 - 19 Aug 1983 OH 25 Aug 1983 p8
[Note: married Mary Ann]
Services for Robert W. Rice, 70, Nixa, were held Aug. 22 at Nixa First Baptist Church with the Revs. Kenneth Bandy and Joe M. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Rice died Aug. 19 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; two sons, Joe Bob and Jack T., both of Nixa; and a brother, John M., Springfield; and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple Building Fund.
Rice, Ronald Leon “Ron” 22 Oct 1957 - 12 Feb 2010 CCH-N 17 Feb 2010
[Note: Son of Robert Frog & Shirley Mae (Layne) Rice; married Nancy]
Ronald “Ron” Leon Rice, 52, of Ozark, passed away Feb. 12, 2010. He was born Oct. 22, 1957, in Marshfield, the son of Robert Frog and Shirley Mae (Layne) Rice. Survivors include: His wife Nancy Rice, Springfield; his mother Shirley Jensen, Ozark; three children, Robbie Rice and wife Wendi Springfield, Jason Woods, Jefferson City, Ronetta Rice, Jefferson City; five brothers, Rick Rice and wife Judy, Springfield, Wayne Rice and wife Jadonna, Ozark, John Rice, Hooten Town,, Paul Rice, Ozark, Robert Rice, Ozark. Ron was preceded in death by his father, two sisters; Sherry Marie Rice and Virginia Deatta Rice. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Family memorial services will be at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Rice Family in care of Adams Funeral Home, PO Box 515 Ozark, 65721.
Rice, Ronnie Carroll 29 Jun 1941 - 25 Jun 1988 OH 30 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Walter C. & Ruth (?) Rice; married Rebecca Ann]
Ronnie Carroll Rice, 46, of Ozark, died at 6:15 p.m. June 25 in his home after a six-month illness. Services for Mr. Rice will be held today (Thursday) at the Meyer and Boehmer Funeral Home, Dayton, Ohio. Burial will be in the Miami Valley Memorial Gardens, Centerville, Ohio. Local arrangements and visitation were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Rice was born June 29, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, to Walter C. and Ruth Rice. He was a former employee of the Northmont School System in Englewood, Ohio, and the Bonita Springs Middle School, Bonita Springs, Florida. At the time of his illness he was employed by the Springfield Public School System Maintenance Department at Hillcrest High School. He attended Countryside Christian Church, near Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Rice, and by a son, Anthony Rice. Mr. Rice's survivors include his wife, Rebecca Ann, of Ozark; one daughter, Tracy, of Ozark; one sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and Herman Vollman, of Dayton, Ohio; one nephew, Michael Vollman, of Lexington, Kentucky; and one niece, Barbara Miller, of Dayton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or the American Cancer Society.
Rice, Ruth (Connet) 1877 - 6 Apr 1901 CCR 18 Apr 1901
[Note: Daughter of Rev. Albert & ? ( ) Connet; married Elbert H. Rice]
Died, at the hospital, Wichita, Kan., Saturday night, April 6th, 1901. Ruth, youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. Connet, formerly of this county. Ruth had been at the hospital for some time, and by her patience and thoughtfulness of others had endeared herself to the doctors and nurses who called her “the patient woman” and said that “she just might get well.” When quite a child, she joined the Congregational church and we all felt that she was still a sincere, earnest christian, her religion taking on the type of “perpetual sunshine in the soul”. A character pure and beautiful as the lilies of the valley and fragrant as a garden of roses. Although but twenty-three years old when she fell asleep in Jesus to sing the Easter carols with the angels in the heavenly mansions, we are reminded that there is to be a resurrection; that this body sown in corruption will be raised in corruption; a natural body, it will be raised as a spiritual body; that this mortal shall put on immortality; and then shall be brought to pass the saying “Death is swallowing up in victory.” May God comfort the hearts of all her friends, and finally when done with earth, may we meet around the throne on high. Ruth’s father, mother, brother Roy, and husband Elbert Rice, were with her for weeks before the end came. The remains were taken to Cline, Okla, for burial Tuesday, April 9, 1901.
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Rice, Ruth (Connet) 1877 - 6 Apr 1901 CCR 18 Apr 1901
Mrs. Ruth Connet Rice, wife of Elbert H, Rice, of Winview, Okla. and daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Albert Connet of Laverne, Okla., all formerly of Riverdale, this county, died March 6 in the hospital in Wichita, Kansas, where she had been for some months for surgical treatment after two years weakness and suffering. Everything that energy and skill could do had been done, but the former vigorous and happy life ceased on this earth for a joyous resurrection of Easter morning in a world where there is no sorrowing. She had been an earnest christian, witness for Christ in her home, the neighborhood, Sunday School and church. Her sufferings had been great, yet not a murmur ever escaped her lips, eliciting from the physicians of the hospital the commendation of being the best patient and making the bravest fight for life of any one in the hospital. She wanted to live, and the skilled physicians were saugine of restoration until near the last. She was fully conscious all the time and when the hour of change and release was at hand, she called the dear ones to her and without a tremor in her voice, talked to them of the sadness of parting but also of the joy of going home and of meeting again, saying “I am no afraid to go, Jesus will take care of me.”
Rice, Samantha H. "Mant" (Robertson) 11 Apr 1862 - 23 Nov 1932 CCR 24 Nov 1932 p1
[Note: Daughter of Phillips & Nancy (Benton) Robertson; married Frank E. Rice 21 Sep 1861 - 9 Jan 1943]
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Rice, known to her friends as “Mant” Rice, about 65, of near Reed Springs, were held at 1 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the Christian church at Nixa, followed by burial at Payne cemetery, under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mrs. Rice died Monday night at her home, following a long illness. Mrs. Rice had lived at Reed Springs for about the past five years. She was reared and married at Cedar Valley, MO, and after her marriage lived most of her life at Nixa, until moving to Reed Springs five years ago. She is survived by her husband, Frank Rice, two sons, Roy Rice of Nixa and Bernard Rice, in Oregon, and by one daughter, Mrs. Ralph J. Moore, of Minota Lane, Springfield.
Rice, Walter S. 2 Nov 1907 - 15 Apr 1990 OH 19 Apr 1990
[Note: married Juanita]
Walter S. Rice, 82, Billings, died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, April 15, 1990 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after a long illness. He had lived in the Billings community for 41 years and was a well-known carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; three sons, George "Rusty," Springfield, Joe, Cape Fair, and Walter Junior, U.S. Air Force, serving in the Philippines: three daughters, Glenda Ailene Biellier and Geraldine Trent, both of Springfield, and Wilma Mitchell, Republic; two sisters, Lottie Cayton, Red Bluff, Calif., and Lora Houchin, Republic; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Services were Wednesday in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with the Rev. Billy Pool officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Richards, Alvin Arthur 17 May 1940 - 8 Feb 1996
[Note: Son of Fredrick & Mary ( ) Richards; married 19 Oct 1940 Louise Barnes]
Alvin Arthur Richards, age 87, of Springfield, died Thursday, Feb. 8 1996 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born May 17 1908 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of Fredrick and Mary Richards. On October 19, 1940, he was united in marriage to Louise Barnes. He was a member of Friend Lodge #352, of Ozark, and Daylight Masonic Lodge #678 and Crescent O.E.S. Chapter #21 both of Springfield. Survivors include: his wife, Louise; two daughters, Mary Cercy, Independence, MO., and Helen Daniels, Liberty, Mo.: a son. Alvin Richards. Jr. Radcliff. Kentucky; four grandchildren: two great-grandchildren; three step-grandchil-dren: two step-great-grandchildren: and two sisters, Mildred Cathcart, LaPorte, Indiana, and Dorothy Wens, Chicago. Ill. Visitation was Saturday in Adams Funeral Home. Ozark with Masonic Services following at 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Richards, Claude, Jr. 20 Oct 1926 - 12 Sep 1986 OH 18 Sep 1986 p4
[Note: married Betty]
Services for Claude Richards, Jr., 59, Springfield, were held Sept. 15 in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Harold Spradling, Officiating. Burial was in Danforth Cemetery, near Strafford. Mr. Richardson died Sept. 12 in his home of natural causes. A native of the Strafford community, he had resided in Springfield most of his life. He was a retired salesman for General Grocer. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Betty; one son, Michael, Springfield; two daughters, Terry Harp, Battlefield, and Janet Workman, Brookline; one brother, Herbert, Strafford; two sisters, Mary Wiles, Springfield and Vivean Rhea, Ozark; and six grandchildren.
Richards, Daisy Marie (Carson) 10 Oct 1922 - 17 Mar 1999 CCH-N 24 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Lonnie & Lela (Stevenson) Carson; married 24 Feb 1942 Richard S. Richards]
Daisy Marie Carson Richards, of Nixa, a homemaker, loving wife, and mother, went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven on the morning of Wednesday, March 17, 1999. She was born in Vandalia, Illinois, on October 10, 1922, to Lonnie and Lela (Stevenson) Carson. Daisy married Richard S. Richards in St. Charles, Missouri, on February 24, 1942. He survives in Nixa, Missouri. Also surviving are two sons, David L. Richards of Snowflake, Arizona, and Donald R. Richards of Bloomington, Illinois; a daughter, Diana K. Specht of Ozark, Missouri; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. They all hold fond memories of Daisy. Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Maurice Carson. She was a charter member of Community Bible Church of Colfax, Illinois, where she taught Sunday School and Bible Classes for over twenty years. Most recently, Daisy was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Nixa, Missouri. Daisy served as a volunteer in many capacities over the years including speaker for The Golden Agers, and as a volunteer for the Bro-Menn Hospice Organization in the bereavement follow-up program in Bloomington, Illinois. Graveside services were at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Illinois, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20 under the direction of Kibler-Smith Memorial Home. Her husband and best friend officiated. Local arrangements and transportation were provided by Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Bible Church in Nixa, Missouri. Daisy touched the lives of many, all of whom will be rejoicing in her homecoming.
Richards, Dewey 1898 - 22 Jan 1941 CCR 30 Jan 1941 p1
[Note: Son of S. J. & ? ) Richards; married Amanda]
Dewey Richards, 42, died Wednesday, January 22 at his home in Pierce City. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2:30 in the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home at Clever. Rev. Leonard Wise officiated. Burial was in the Evergreen cemetery at Republic. He is survived by his widow, Amanda, of Pierce City, his mother, Mrs. S.J. Richards and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Scott, both of Eureka Springs, AR, and one brother, E.H. Richards of Springfield, Missouri.
Richards, Eugene Grant 10 Mar 1921 - 19 Jul 2007 SN-L 21 Jul 2007
[Note: Son of Elsie & Florence Elsie ( ) Richards; married 20 Feb 1952 Marilyn Elizabeth Lafferty]
Eugene Grant Richards, 86, Nixa, passed away July 19, 2007, in Nixa. He was born March 10, 1921, in Halfway. Eugene served 20 years on active Naval duty, retiring as Chief Petty Officer; and was employed with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, retiring May 22, 1980, after 20 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and of the Baptist faith. On February 20, 1952, Eugene married Marilyn Elizabeth (Lafferty) Richards in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Eugene was preceded in death by his father, Elsie Richards; mother, Florence Elsie Richards; and brother, Garland Thomas Richards. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Sandra DeWoody of Nixa; daughter, Kathryn Ann and Roger Scott of Springfield; son, Byron Grant and Christie Richards of North Carolina; grandchildren: Jenny and Bill Schram of Springfield; Clayton and Erin DeWoody, Ft. Worth, Texas; Tyler DeWoody, Springfield; Neal DeWoody of Springfield; Erik Richards, Springfield; Matthew Richards, North Carolina; and Michael Richards, North Carolina; and great-grandchildren, Anthony and Allison Schram of Springfield. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2007, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospices of America, or your local Hospice organization.
Richards, Margaret Helen 11 Apr 1911 - 6 Jun 1919 CCR 13 Jun 1919
[Note: Daughter of W. B. & Ella Mae (Smith) Richards]
Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Smith received a sad message from Sedalia Saturday announcing the death of Helen Richards, a niece of Mr. Smith’s. The death was caused by an accidental stroke on the head by a golf stick. Mr. and Mrs. Richards have the management of the Country Club at Sedalia. Mr. Smith started for Sedalia at once. No further particulars have been learned. Mr. Smith expects to remain a couple of weeks visiting relatives at that place.
Richards, Marshall Oren 5 May 1920 – 5 Oct 2000 CCH-N 11 Oct 2000
[Note: Son of Arthur F. & Lois (Jenkins) Richards; married 21 Mar 1942 Virginia Ellison]
Marshall Oren Richards, age 80, of Nixa, a retired farmer, formerly of Ava, Mo, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2000 at 10:33 a.m. in St. John's Regional Health Center from heart failure and diabetes. Marshall was born May 5, 1920 at Rome, Mo the second child of Arthur F. Richards and Lois Jenkins Richards. Marshall joined the CCC in. 1939-1940, and served in Panama from 1942-1945 during World War II. On March 21, 1942, he married Virginia Ellison at Goodhope, Missouri. To this union, one daughter was born, Marsha Emillie in 1956. He and Virginia farmed for 32 years in Douglas County, moving to Nixa in 1980. Marshall is survived by his loving and caring wife of 58 years, Virginia, one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha Emillie and John Patochek of Nixa, two granddaughters, Elizabeth Nicole, age 18 and Leandra Marie, age 9, of Nixa. Also surviving are two brothers, Jack and Dick Richards of Ava, and two sisters, Pauline Jenkins of Seymore and Helen Dobbins of Ava; an uncle, Yuell Jenkins of Selah, WA, and a host of family and friends. Marshall was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Bill Richards, and a nephew, Steve A. Richards. Funeral services were on Tuesday, October 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial with military honors followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Richards, Virginia (Ellison) 13 Apr 1922 - 6 Sep 2005 CCH-N 14 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Dollie (Phillips) Ellison; married 21 Mar 1942 Marshall Richards]
Virginia Ellison Richards, 83, of Nixa, passed away Sept, 6, 2005, at 12:20 a.m. at Christian Health Center in Nixa, following health complications and Alzheimer’s disease. Richards was born April 13, 1922 to Home and Dollie Phillips Ellison of Roy, Mo. She married the love of her life, Marshall Richards, on March 21, 1942, in Goodhope, Mo. They were married 58 years when Marshall passed away in 2000. To this union, one daughter, Marsha Emillie, was born in 1956. Ashe lived most of her life near Ava on their farm until she and Marshall moved to Nixa in 1980. She had resided in Nixa the past 25 years. She was homemaker and worked at Fashion Embroidery in St. Louis in the 1940s. She also worked at Spalding Sporting Goods in the late 60s. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Marshall, her parents, and one sister, Barbara Rohrman in 2004. She is survived by her daughter Marsha Emillie and her husband John Patochek of Nixa; two granddaughters, Nicole Patochek Harris and husband Andrew, and Leandra Patochek, all of Nixa; Three brothers, Howard Ellison of Springfield, Tony and Jerry Ellison of Ava; three sisters: Billie Miller of Salmon, Idaho, Joan Pellham and Roma Mackey of Ava; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside funeral was Friday, Sept. 9 in Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, Springfield with Rev. Bruce Beline officiating. Visitation was Sept. 8 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Richardson, Alonzo Franklin “Lon” 7 Aug 1875 - 15 Nov 1949 CCR 17 Nov 1949
[Note: Son of Sampson & Elizabeth (McNeilley) Richardson; married 7 Jul 1897 Amanda “Mandy” Gilmore 22 Dec 1874 - 20 Aug 1947; First name spelling from tombstone and obit differs from Elonzo on death certificate]
Alonzo Franklin Richardson, 74, died Tuesday at his home at Oldfield. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Oldfield school with the Rev. Roy Shipman of Sparta officiating. Burial was in the Oldfield cemetery under direction of Harris of Chadwick. Mr. Richardson was born August 7, 1875, in Indiana, the son of Sampson and Elizabeth Richardson. He came to Christian county at the age of 5 and spent the rest of his life in the Oldfield community. On July 7, 1898, he was united in marriage to Mandy Gillmore and to this union one daughter and three sons were born. His wife and one son, Ernie preceded him in death. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Hazel Shipman, two sons, Lee and Willard Richardson, all of Oldfield; one sister, Mrs. Maggie Gardner of Oldfield; one brother, George Richardson of Springdale, AR; two half-brothers, W. D. Richardson of Oldfield and Ernest Richardson of Colorado; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren other relatives and many friends.
Richardson, Amanda “Mandy” (Gilmore) 1874 - 20 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of James Lowe & Sarah Elizabeth (Land) Gilmore; married Alonzo Franklin “Lon” Richardson 7 Aug 1875 - 15 Nov 1949]
Mrs. Mandy Richardson, 72, a lifelong resident of the Oldfield and Sparta communities, died Aug. 20 at her home at Oldfield. She was the daughter of James and Sarah Gilmore. In 1897 she was married to Lon Richardson and to this union were born four children. One son, Earnie Richardson, preceded her in death. Surviving are the husband, one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Shipman, two sons, Willard and Lee Richardson, all of Oldfield; two brothers, Elmer Gilmore of Springfield and Dave Gilmore of Monticello, Calif.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a longtime member of the Baptist church. Funeral services were held at Oldfield church on Thursday, Aug. 21, conducted by Rev. Roy Shipman. Burial was in Oldfield cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Richardson, Betty L. (Moritzky) 3 Jul 1928 – 4 Jul 2000 CCH-N 12 Jul 2000
[Note Daughter of Floyd & Goldie (Foster) Moritzky; married 3 Jul 1928 Claude F Richardson, Jr.]
Betty L. Richardson, 72, Nixa, Missouri, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2000 in her home. She was born on July 3, 1928, to Floyd and Goldie (Foster) Moritzky. On October 11, 1946, she was united in marriage to Claude F Richardson, Jr. Betty lived in Nixa the past twenty four years and was a housewife. She had a special love for animals especially her dogs and enjoyed her gardening and flowers. She is survived by two daughters Terri Hicks and husband Warren, Springfield, Missouri; Janet Workman and husband Stanley, Republic, Missouri; a son Mike B. Richardson and wife Belinda, Fort Scott, Kansas; three sisters-in-law, Vivian Rhea and husband Elgie, Ozark, Missouri; Elizabeth Richardson, Strafford, Missouri; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. A memorial service was held Friday, July 7, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. in Danforth Cemetery under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Richardson, Conley Leamon 18 Jan 1915 - 7 Mar 1968 CCR 13 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: Son of William James & Maggie Magdalene (Reed) Richardson; married 1936 Lelia M. Roller 2 Mar 1910 - 22 Oct 1991 who had first married in 1928 John Ingram]
Conley Leamon Richardson, 53, Rogersville, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr. Richardson, who was a farmer in the Rogersville area, is survived by his wife, Lelia; a son, Jerry Lee, Rogersville; two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Johns and Mrs. Doris Gibson, both of Rogersville; a brother, James E., Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Estelle Stewart, Rogersville, and Mrs. Eula Mae Rathbun, Springfield; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Marsh Chapel. The Rev. Ralph Turner officiating, and burial was in Roller Cemetery.
Richardson, Elijah 16 Aug 1900 - 13 Jun 1991 NN-E 20 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of Ephraim & Permelia ( ) Richardson; married Diane Depew; married 1956 Ethel Dees 26 Jun 1921 - 6 Jul 1998]
Elijah Richardson, 90, Nixa, died Thursday, June 13, 1991, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born in the state of Kentucky Aug. 16, 1900, the son of Ephraim and Permelia Richardson. He was a retired carpenter and member of the East River Road Baptist Church, Fairfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Depew Richardson; a son, Lowell Richardson; three brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Ethel Dees Richardson; two daughters, Jeanette Barger and Doris Saylor, both of Rogersville; a son, Hansford C. Richardson, Clearwater, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Zella Worrell, Irvin, Ky.; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark.
Richardson, Ernie F. 10 Apr 1904 - 27 Sep 1929 CCR 3 Oct 1929 p1
[Note: Son of Alonzo Franklin "Lon" & Amanda "Mandy” (Gilmore) Richardson; married 11 Jul 1928 Frona Z. Gilbert 8 Feb 1909 - 21 Mar 1982 m/2 Robison; parents from death certificate, but 1910 census in home of Ella Richardson listed as son]
Gunshot In Arm Causes Death
Ernie Richardson, Aged 23, Married, Died Last Night In Ozark Sanatarium Following Accidental Gun Shot In Left Arm That Afternoon
Because he had lost so much blood, the result of an accidental gunshot in the left arm,. Ernie Richardson, aged 23 years, married, so of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Richardson of near Oldfield, died at the Ozark Sanitarium last Friday night at 11 o’clock, following an operation for the amputation of the arm, which had been shattered late that afternoon, when a shotgun accidentally discharged as he was crawling through a fence and his return home from a hunting tri[. The accident happened about three miles southeast of Sparta, near Oldfield. As soon as the accident happened, Richardson yelled for help and his father and others reached his side after he had fallen from the loss of blood. Dr. Wise of Sparta was called and the young man was rushed to the Ozark Sanatarium where the arm was amputated. The loss of blood had so weakened him that he was unable to withstand the ordeal and passed away about 11 o’clock that night. Richardson was prepared for burial by the T. B. Chaffin Undertaking parlor and the funeral was held early this week.