Ross, David A. Nov 1892 - 19 Jul 1937 CCR 22 Jul 1937 p1

[Note: Son of Rhuben Wilbur & Emily (Horton) Ross; married 2 Jun 1917 CCM Ollie M. Garrett 1898 - 10 Mar 1965; birthdate from 1900 census; tombstone says born 1894]

David A. Ross, a former resident of Ozark, died at his home in Springfield Monday morning from his own hand. The following account of his death is taken from the Monday Springfield Leader-Press: “Defeated by five years of domestic and financial troubles, David A. Ross, 43, a Frisco railway section hand and father of five dependent daughters, shot himself to death in his bedroom at his home, 1202 N. Rogers, at 5 a.m. today. Ross arose and dressed himself in work clothes—overalls and blue shirt—penciled a note to his family, then sat down on the floor with a 12 gauge shotgun. He placed the stock against the bed, which he alone had occupied last night, the muzzle under his chin. Then he pulled the trigger. Ross was lying dead on the floor when startled members of his family ran into the room, and the gun, which had kicked backward, was resting on the bed, still smoking. The victim’s wife showed police a note in which Ross tried to describe his difficulties. Most of it was incoherent, Detective George Spencer said. One line of it said, “My wife told me five years ago that she no longer loved me,” the detective reported. The widow was obviously broken hearted over her husband’s death. Coroner J.P. Ferguson decided the case was suicide and held no inquest. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Ollie Ross, and the following daughters: Louisa, 17, Mary 16, Martha, 13, Joan, 11, and Betty Gay Ross, 8. Other survivors are Mr. Ross’s mother, Mrs. Emily Ross of St. Louis, two brothers, John and Ruben of Springfield, and three sisters, Mrs. Ida Palmer of Oklahoma, Mrs. Belle Buxton of Ozark and Mrs. Rhoda Feller [note: - correct name - Fowler, wife of Bert Loren Fowler] of McCracken, Mo. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Ozark at the Klepper Funeral Home with Rev. Ross Carter officiating. Burial was made in the Hopedale cemetery about five miles north of Ozark. Mr. Ross and family lived in Ozark prior to moving to Springfield. He was employed on the Frisco section here and when the company discontinued the line between Ozark and Chadwick, Ross’s seniority took him to a place with the railroad out of Springfield.

 

Ross, Doris L. (Fairbanks) 1934 -  Feb 2008 SN-L 26 Feb 2008

[Note: married Hal Ross]

Funeral services for Doris L. Fairbanks Ross, 74, of Nixa, formerly of Branson, will be Thursday, February 28, 2008, at 1 p.m., in the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Rev. Floyd "Bud" Arnold will officiate. Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, February 27, 2008, from 7 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home. Mrs. Ross passed away Saturday, in St. John's Regional Hospital, Branson. Doris was a retired nurse's aid. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 676, Springfield, Mo. and the VFW Auxiliary in Ozark, Mo. She is survived by her loving husband, Hal, of the home; her five children; two brothers; 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Veteran's Flag Fund c/o American Legion Post #220, P.O. Box 858, Branson, MO 65615.

 

Ross, Elmer 15 Apr 1923 - 29 Aug 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8

Services for Elmer Ross, 55. Horton, Kan., brother of Mrs. Verda Joehrs, Rogersville, were held last Saturday in Horton, Mr. Ross died Aug. 29 in the Veterans Hospital in Topeka.

 

Ross, Emily (Horton) Wiggins Jan 1852 - 15 Apr 1939 CCR 20 Apr 1939 p4

[Note: Daughter of John & Rochina (Roller) Horton; married 1 Mar 1874 CCM George W. Wiggins 1854 - 1876; married 24 Jan 1877 CCM Reuben Wilbur Ross 23 May 1848 - 31 Jan 1910]

Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Ross,87, who passed away at Ironton, Mo., Saturday, April 15, were held there Monday, April 17. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Rhoda Fowler of McCracken, two sons, Reuben of Springfield and Edward of Cleveland, Okla., a brother, Isaac Horton, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Swearengin of Rogersville, Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery of Ozark and Mrs. Catherine Waynes of Lupus, Mo., three step children, Mrs. Ida Palmer of Chickasha, Okla., John F. Ross of Fayetteville, Ark., and Mrs. W.A. Buxton of Ozark. Those from this vicinity who attended the funeral were Mrs. Rhoda Fowler and daughter, Mrs. Rosa Garrison, and Mr. Everett Garrison, all of McCracken, and Mrs. W.A. Buxton of Ozark.

 

Ross, Flossie (Hutcheson) 7 Jun 1905 - 17 Jul 1941 CCR 24 Jul 1941 p4

[Note: married 10 Jul 1924 CCM Samuel Clinton Ross 11 Feb 1895 - 24 Feb 1977]

Mrs. Samuel Clinton Ross died last Thursday at her home in Rogersville after an illness of three months. Mrs. Ross was born June 7, 1905, in Texas and was married in 1923. She is survived by her husband, five children, Wallace, Ada Louise, Marilyn, Lovella, and Idella; her father, W.M. Hutcheson; three brothers, A.C. of Ft. Riley, Kan., Eugene of Central Valley, Calif., and James T. of Ft. Meade, S.D.; four sisters, Mrs. Lillie Keller, Mrs. Winnie Broce of Dunsmuir, Calif., Mrs. Pauline McMurry of Springfield and Mrs. Mary Wolf of Ozark. Funeral services were at the White Oak Church Sunday.

 

Ross, John F. Nov 1872 - Jan 1946 CCR 17 Jan 1946 p1

[Note: Son of Rueben Wilber & Mary (Moore) Ross; married 2 Jan 1898 Eliza McDaniel]

Mrs. Belle Buxton received a telegram early this week that her brother, John Ross, who was making his home with his son in Florida, had passed away. The body was to be brought to Fayetteville, Arkansas for burial.

 

Ross, Joseph C. 2 Feb 1884 - 21 Jan 1931 CCR 5 Feb 1931 p3

[Note: Son of Austin C. & Louisa (Horton) Ross]

Former resident dies. Mrs. C.M. McDaniel has received word from Washington of the death of her brother Joe Ross. He was born in Christian County on Feb. 2, 1884, and went to the state of Washington in 1906. He passed away in Olympia on Jan. 21, 1931, aged 46 years, 10 months and 19 days. He had many relatives and friends in Missouri.

 

Ross, Ollie M. (Garrett) 1898 - 10 Mar 1965    CCR 18 Mar 1965 p1

[Note: married David A. Ross Nov 1892 - 19 Jul 1937]

Mrs. Ollie Ross, 66, of 920 North Rogers, Springfield, died Wednesday morning at 11:50 in Burge-Protestant Hospital. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. A Christian County native, Mrs. Ross is survived by her mother, Mrs. Nell Garrett, Springfield; five daughters, Mrs. Martha Brayfield, 1506 West Meadowmere, Mrs. JoAnn Whitney, 2574 South Luster, Mrs. Louise Turner, 1657 South Ave., Mrs. Betty Love, Kansas City, and Mrs. Mary Eidson, Mountain Home, Ark; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Harper, Ozark. and Mrs. Lou Smith, Route 5; and 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Fred Lynn officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.

 

Ross, Rueben Wilber 23 May 1848 - 31 Jan 1910 CCR 3 Feb 1910

[Note: Son of  John J. & Eliza ( ) Ross; married  Mary Moore 11 May 1849 - 8 Jun 1876; married 24 Jan 1877 CCM  Emiline  Horton Jan 1852 - 15 Apr 1939 m/1 George Wiggins]

At the Ozark sanitarium Monday, January 31, 1910, Wilbur Ross aged 61 years. The remains were buried Wednesday at the Roller cemetery. Mr. Ross leaves eight children, five boys and three girls. Mrs. W. A. Buxton of Ozark being one of his daughters.

 

Ross, Sam 11 Feb 1895 - 24 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2

[Note: Son of Austin C. & Louisa (Horton) Ross]

Services for Sam Ross, 82 of 900 East Dale, formerly of Rogersville, were at 3 p. m. Sunday in the Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville with the Rev. Dwayne Reed officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery, northeast of Rogersville. Mr. Ross died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday in Springfield MediCenter after a short illness. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a retired postal employ and a World War I veteran. Surviving are one son, Wallace Ross, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Ada Bell, Route 3, Rogersville, Mrs. Marilyn Williams, Springfield, Mrs. Idella Day, Route 2, Marshfield and Mrs. Louella West of Taylor, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Eliza McDaniel, Ozark, Mrs. Martha Washburn, Redwood City, Calif. and Mrs. Linda Riley, Carnation, Wash.; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

 

Ross, Timothy Robert 5 Sep 1945 - 11 Oct 2008 CCH-N 22 Oct 2008

Timothy R. Ross passed away on Oct. 11, 2008, while in Houston, Texas with his three daughters by his side. He is survived by his daughters and their families and his poodle “Maggie.”

 

Rossner, Edward G. 1 Nov 1879 - 12 Jan 1980 OH 17 Jan 1980 pB4

Services for Edward G. Rossner, 100, Forsyth, father of Otto Rossner, Sparta, were held Wednesday in the Lone Star Church in Taney County with the Rev. Floyd Roberts officiating. Burial was in the Lone Star Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Rossner died last Saturday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness.

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Rossner, Edward G. 1 Nov 1879 - 12 Jan 1980 OH 24 Jan 1980 pB6

Card of Thanks

The family of Edward G. Rossener would like to express our thanks to our many good friends and neighbors for the prayers, food, flowers and cards during the sickness & death of our father.  The Rossener Family

 

Rossner, Jewell Juanita (Blakey) 1 Nov 1925 - 31 Oct 2004  CCH-N 10 Nov 2004

[Note: Daughter of Lawrence & Sarah Ann (Proctor) Blakey; married 13 Aug 1946 Herman G. Rossner]

Jewell "Juanita" Rossner, 78, Forsyth, died Sunday, Oct. 31 at Forsyth Nursing and Rehab. She was born Nov. 1, 1925 in Christian County, the daughter of Sarah Ann (Proctor) and Lawrence Blakey. Juanita was a resident of the Taney County area. She and Herman G. Rossner were married Aug. 13, 1946 at the Ozark Beach. Juanita was a member of Pine Ridge Full Gospel Church. Survivors include her husband, Herman Rossner; two daughters, Carolyn Cook and husband, Oscar, Taneyville, Barbara Casey and husband, Gary Bradleyville; one son, Bill Blakey and wife, Jewell, Springfield; four grandchildren, Sara, Amy, Matthew and Bryan; five great-grandchildren, Corey, Emily, Casey, Keaton and Hannah; one aunt; nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Clum and Sarah Ann McGrath; and one sister, Marie Kenyon. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the White River Association Building. Burial followed in Chadwick Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO 65615.

 

Rossner, Otto Dean 3 Apr 1930 - 26 Jun 1993 OH 30 Jun 1993

[Note: Son of Edward & Ruthie Mae (  ) Rossner; married 9 Jul 1954 Jessie Lilly]

Otto Dean Rossner, 63, Sparta, died Saturday, June 25, 1993 at his home. He was born April 3, 1930 at Swan in Taney County, the son of Edward and Ruthie Mae Rossner. On July 9, 1954, he was united in marriage to Jessie Lilly. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. As a young man he lived in Forsyth and moved to Oregon before returning to this area. In 1968 he opened D&J Hardware in Sparta and in 1971 started People’s Market. He continued to operate both businesses for 12 years. He and Jessie enjoyed traveling for two years after retirement. He was a member of American Legion in Forsyth, V.F.W. in Drian, Ore., and Lion’s Club of Sparta. He attended the First Baptist Church of Sparta. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Marguerite Rossner and Elsie Brown. Survivors include his wife, Jessie; two sons and their wives, Dwayne and Georgette Rossner, Rogersville, and Randy and Lynn Rossner, Springfield; a daughter and her husband, Ronda and Rick Schmitz, Wadena, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer and Steven Rossner, Travis and Ashlee Rossner, and Joshua, Lukas and Jessica Schmitz; three sisters, Edna Stegall, Springfield, Bessie Golden, Stockton, Calif., and June Anker, Forsyth; and a brother, Herman Rossner, Forsyth. Services were held Tuesday, June 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

 

Roster, Emmett H.,  Jr. 2 Oct 1934 - 31 Jul 2007 SN-L 2 Aug 2007

[Note: Son of Emmett H. & Lucille (  ) Roster; married 8 Feb 1957 Loraine M. “Lori“ Lewis 11 Jun 1940 – 4 Oct 2000 ; married Nancy]

Emmett H Roster Jr., age 72, of Ozark, passed away on July 31, 2007, in St. John's Hospital. He was born October 2, 1934, to Emmett H. and Lucille Roster in St. Louis, Missoui, who preceded him in death. He was a Korean War Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was retired from a career as a master baker and enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lori Roster; and a brother, George. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; his son, Mark Roster and his children, Matthew Roster and Michael Roster; Lynne Reynolds and her children, Nicole Reynolds and Leann Reynolds; his son, Gary Roster and his wife, Melody; a brother, Edward Roster and his wife, Anne; and a nephew, Andrew Roster. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Highway EE (West Division), Springfield. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 3, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

 

Roster, Loraine M. “Lori”  (Lewis) 11 Jun 1940 – 4 Oct 2000  CCH-N 11 Oct 2000

[Note; Daughter of William & Myrtle (  ) Lewis; married 8 Feb 1957 Emmett H. Roster, Jr. 2 Oct 1934 - 31 Jul 2007]

Loraine M. Roster, 60, Springfield, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2000 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born June 11, 1940 in St. Louis, MO., the daughter of William and Myrtle Lewis. On February 8, 1957 in Maplewood, Mo., she was united in marriage to Emmett Roster. She is survived by her husband Emmett of the home, two sons, Gary Roster, Nixa, Mark Roster, Conway, Ar. One daughter, Lynne Reynolds, Ozark, and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services were held Friday, October 6, 2000 in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Father Tom Reidy officiated. All services were under the direction of Gorman-Scharph.

 

Rostine, Virginia (Adair) 14 Mar 1918 - 10 Oct 2008 SN-L 12 Oct 2008

[Note: Daughter of Sims & Vearlea (  ) Adair; married 1941 William R. Rostine]

Virginia Adair Rostine went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2008, in Springfield Mo. Born in Hutchinson, Kan., on March 14, 1918, to Sims and Vearlea Adair, she grew up and attended schools in Kansas City. Virginia was a proud University of Missouri Tiger, having graduated in 1939, with a degree in journalism. She worked briefly for The Kansas City Star before marrying William R. Rostine in 1941. They lived many years in Hutchinson, Kan., where their five children were born and raised. Virginia was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for many years, where she was active in Women's Society of Christian Service and taught Sunday school. She was a Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout den mother, and a member of Delta Gamma. After retirement, she and Bill moved to Table Rock Lake, Mo., and enjoyed many years living by the lake. They were members of Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield Mo. Virginia is survived by five children and spouses: son Bill Rostine and wife, Karen of Springfield, Mo.; and daughters, Carol Hayes of Huntsville, Texas, Kathy Stewart of Nixa Mo., Joan Salmon and husband, Mike of Springfield, Mo., and Mary Newby and husband, Scott of Piedmont, Okla. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Boyd Rostine and Warren Schmitt, both of Hutchinson, Kan.; sister-in-law Gladys Adair of Atlanta, Ga.; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Rostine; her parents; brother Syl Adair; sons-in-law, Herb Stewart and David Hayes; a brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. Virginia was a devoted mother and a blessing to all who knew her. The family would like to thank the loving and selfless care given to their mother by the staff at the Manor at Elfindale in Springfield, Mo. Services will be held in Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson Kan., on Thursday, October 16, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Pat Ault-Duell officiating. Visitation will be in the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in McPherson, Kan. City Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Elliott Mortuary in Hutchinson, Kan. Memorial contributions can be made to the Virginia Rostine Memorial Fund, Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 West Republic Road, Springfield MO 65807. Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

 

Rothermel, Florence E. 1 Jun 1894 - Aug 1976 OH 26 Aug 1976 p8

HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Florence E. Rothermel, 82, Highlandville, who died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in Christian County Nursing Home in Ozark after a long illness, were Monday at 1 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church west of Highlandville, with the Rev. Tommie Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

 

Rothermel, Nettie (Rhea) 25 Jan 1907 - 13 Mar 1977 OH 17 Mar 1977 p6

[Note: Daughter of Sidney Mahone & Lillian Maude (Sims) Rhea]

HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Nettie Rhea Rothermel, 70, of  the Christian County community of Flood were at 1:36 p.m. Wednesday in Pleasant View Baptist Church west of here. The Rev. Willie Keithley will officiate and Burial was in Flood Cemetery. Mrs. Rothermel was found dead in her home about noon Sunday, according to a funeral home spokesman, who said she had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Rothermel was a lifelong resident of the Flood Community and a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Frank S. Rhea, Spokane and Jesse Mack Rhea, 2128 West Scott, Springfield.

 

Rothert, Jeanne Kay (Maxfield) 20 Feb. 1949 – 16 June 1995  CCH-N 28 June 1995

[Note: Daughter of Dwight Edwin & Emma Adell (Lancaster) Maxfield]

Jeanne Kay (Maxfield) Rothert, 46, Ozark, died Friday, June 16, at 3:05 a.m. in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Feb. 20, 1949, in Centralia, Ill., the daughter of Dwight Edwin and Emma Adell (Lancaster) Maxfield. She taught sixth grade for 15 years in the Sparta School System and was a supporter of the Christian County Humane Society.  She was preceded in death by her father and her grandparents. Survivors include her mother, Emma Adell Maxfield, Ozark; two brothers, Roger Maxfield and his wife Brenda, Tucson, Ariz., and Stephen Maxfield and his wife Laura, Springfield; one sister, Judith Clark and her husband Morrie, Baltimore, Md.; two nieces, Melanie Maxfield and Kristine Clark, and two nephews, Jeff INCOMPLETE - obvious omissions as obit continued from one page to the next - not in the newspaper -   Cassidy Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Christian County Humane Society.

 

Rothhammer, Lillian Louise (Mead) Ross 16 Nov 1915 - 25 May 2005 CCH-N 1 Jun 2005

[Note: Daughter of John & Georgia ( ) Mead; married Roy Rothhammer 17 Apr 1901 - 8 Jan 1990]

            Lillian Louise Rothhammer, age 89, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on Thursday in her home. She was born November 16, 1915 in Collingsworth County, Texas, the daughter of John and Georgia Mead. She had lived in Tulsa, Okla, for 64 years before her husband, Roy,. Died in 1990. At that time, she moved to Springfield. She is survived by a son, Jon Ross in Springfield, a daughter, Kay Early in New Braunfels, Texas and other relatives. A graveside funeral was at 10 a.m. Wednesday June 1, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Rothwell, Artie Alice (Cryer) 24 Sep 1911 - 15 Nov 1988 OH 24 Nov 1988

[Note: married Harry Rothwell 28 Mar 1908 -  7 Jun 1991]

Artie Alice Rothwell, 77, of Clever, died Nov 15 in her home after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Rothwell were held Nov 17 at the Meadors Funeral Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Larry Bohall officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield. A retired employee of the Missouri State Sanatarium, Mrs. Rothwell was a member of the Clever United Methodist Church and of the W.M.U. Her survivors include her husband, Harry; a daughter, Marlene Warren, Clever; three brothers;, Marvin Cryer, of the state of Wisconsin, Dale Cryer, of Canyon, TX, and John Cryer, of Miller; three grandsons, Gary K. Warren, Houston, TX, Roney Warren, Clever, and Bary Warren, Tulsa, OK; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Arthritis Foundation.

 

Rothwell, Billy J. 29 Jan 1923 - 13 Feb 1985 OH 21 Feb 1985 p10

[Note: married Dorothy W.]

Services for Billy J. Rothwell, 62, Springfield, were held Feb. 15 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. Curtis Marsh officiating Burial was in National Cemetery. Mr. Rothwell died Feb. 13 in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. A former resident of Carthage, he had lived in Springfield for the past 18 years. He was a retired truck driver for Associated Grocers, a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church and a navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy W.; three daughters, Julia Showalter, Chicago, Terri Glenn, Nixa and Tommye Hailey, Springfield; a brother, Harry, Clever; two sisters, Kathleen Mowell, Fort Townsend, Okla. and Pauline Bates, Plainview, Texas; and five grandchildren.

 

Rothwell, Harry G. 28 Mar 1908 -  7 Jun 1991   NN-E 13 Jun 1991

Harry G. Rothwell, 83, Clever, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, June 7, 1991, in Mount Vernon Park Care Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He is survived by a daughter, Marlene Warren, Clever; a sister, Kathleen Nowell, Fort Townsend, Okla.; three grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Services were under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Memorial contributions may be made to Clever United Methodist Church.

 

Rotrock, Frank 13 Oct 1923 - 31 Aug 2006 SN-L 3 Sep 2006

[Note: Son of John Harrison & Lessie (Abbott) Rotrock; married ? ; married Phyllis M. (Wright) Young]

Frank Rotrock, age 82, of Nixa, passed away peacefully in his home after an extended illness on Thursday, August 31, 2006. He was born October 13, 1923, in Aldrich, Missouri, the son of John Harrison Rotrock and Lessie (Abbott) Rotrock. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Rotrock was an educator in the Nixa School System for 29 years. He served as principal for Nixa High School for many of those years. Survivors include: four children, Jenny Bennett and husband, Duaine, Canton, Ohio, Sue Hennings and husband, Greg, Clever, Randy Rotrock, Springfield, and Pam Haworth, Nixa; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Berniece Rotrock, Nixa. He was preceded in death by a son, Mike Rotrock. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Polk County. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Conchita Redmon for her compassionate care of their father over the years.

 

Rotrock, Lessie (Abbott) 1892 - 23 Mar 1988  OH 31 Mar 1988

[Note: married John Harrison Rotrock 1 May 1892 - 19 Feb 1967]

Lessie Rotrock, 95, of Springfield, died at 2:35 a.m. March 23 at Heritage Manor. Services for Mrs. Rotrock were held Saturday at the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, Aldridge. A native of Polk County, Mrs. Rotrock moved to Springfield in 1940, where she was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1967. Mrs. Rotrock's survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Phyllis Rotrock, Clever; a daughter, Berniece Rotrock, Nixa; seven grandchildren, Jenny Bennett, Canton, Ohio, Sue McDonald, Nixa, Mike Rotrock, Austin, Texas, Randy Rotrock, Springfield, Pam Haworth, Nixa, Pam Gilbert, Orlando, Florida, and Brigg Young, Springfield; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Dixon, Stockton.

 

Rotzinger, Cleo Fay (Holt) 22 Jul 1908 - Feb 1977 OH 17 Feb 1977 p8

[Note: Daughter of Jacob Edgar & Lillie M. (Davidson) Holt; married Robert J. “Bob“ Rotsinger]

FORDLAND - Services for Mrs. Cleo Rotzinger, 68, Fordland, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the United Methodist Church here with the Rev. Gerald Seely and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery under direction of Marsh of Fordland. Mrs. Rotzinger died at 6 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church.

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Rotzinger, Cleo Fay (Holt) 22 Jul 1908 - Feb 1977 OH 24 Feb 1977 p11

We want to thank our friends and neighbors for the food, flowers, memorial contributions, visits and the many deeds of kindness during the illness and death of our loved one, Cleo Rotzinger.  R. J. Rotsinger, The Rotzinger Families, Mr. and Mrs. Weir Holt.

 

Rotzinger, Rosa Lee 20 Sep 1931 - 20 Oct 1931 CCR 22 Oct 1931 p8

[Note: Daughter of Robert J. “Bob“ & Cleo Fay (Holt) Rotzinger; granddaughter of Jacob Edgar & Lillie M. (Davidson) Holt - Jacob‘s obit spells Cleo‘s name Rotsinger; no legible tombstone in Linden Cemetery; informant was E. W. Holt of Ozark, brother of the mother]

Rosa Lee, the four week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Rotzinger, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the parents’ home in Fordland. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Kennedy, at the home, with burial at Linden under the direction of Undertaker Starr of Fordland.

 

Rountree, Thomas Joseph “Tom” 25 Jul 1958 - 4 Dec 2003  SN-L 14 Dec 2003

[Note: Son of  David Lee & Barbara (  ) Rountree; married Mika]

Thomas Joseph "Tom" Rountree, a former Springfield resident, died at the age of 45 on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. He was born July 25, 1958, in Springfield, Mo. Tom was a member of the Flight Master's RC Flight Club of Fort Smith. He was an avid enthusiast of trains and airplanes. He was a devoted husband and father. Tom was a member of the Harvest Time Tabernacle Church. He was preceded in death by his father, David Lee Rountree. He is survived by his wife, Mika Rountree of Fort Smith, Ark.; a daughter, Melissa Rountree of Colorado; his mother, Barbara Rountree of Nixa, Mo.; a sister, Pattie Fraka of Bella Vista, Ark.; two brothers, David Rountree Jr. of Springfield, Mo., and Mike Rountree of Nixa, Mo.; and nine nieces and nephews. Tom is buried at the Hampton Cemetery in Branch, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the local American Heart Association.

 

Roush, John Henry 1 Mar 1918 - 3 Jul 1986 OH 10 Jul 1986 p6

[Note: married Imogene]

Private graveside services for John Henry Roush. 63, Nixa, were held July 9 in Hazelwood Cemetery with the Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial was under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home. Mr. Roush died July 3 in Cox Medical Center South following a long illness. A retired employee of Cox Medical Center, he was an Army veteran of World War II. He was of the Assembly of God faith and had resided in this area for about 40 years. Survivors include his wife. Imogene; three sons, Henry Eugene, Republic, Ronald Dean and David Edwin, both of Nixa; four brothers, Frank, Abraham, Willie Lee, Calif., Ernest and Dwayne, Ohio; four sisters, Zella Mae Marcum and Velma Lou Poor, both of California, Naomi Bell Harvell, North Carolina, and Los Jean Wilson, Oregon; and three grandchildren.

 

Roush, Lurie Elvira (Vanness) McMartin Ronk 10 Jan 1889  - 6 Sep 1981 OH 1 Oct 1981 p9

[Note: Daughter of William & Elizabeth ( ) Vanness; married c 1907 Henry T. McMartin; married c 1918 Jacob S. Ronk 28 Jun 1865 - 14 May 1945; married 8 Mar 1947 ? Roush; buried under the name Ronk]

Lurie ElVera Roush, formerly of Spokane died September 6 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Alliance, Nebraska. She was 92. Services were held September 9 in Crawford, Nebr. Burial was in Crawford Cemetery. Mrs. Rousch spent most of her early years in Western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Later the family moved to Ozark. After retiring from the U. S. Post Office, she moved to Crawford to make her home close to her daughter, Mrs. Roy Randall and family. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Roy (Beth) Randall of Crawford, Neb.; one sister, Mrs. Viola Small of Colorado Springs; one daughter-in-law; four grandchildren; two great grandson and niece; several cousins and many friends.

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Roush, Lurie Elvira (Vanness) McMartin Ronk 10 Jan 1889  - 6 Sep 1981 OH 1 Oct 1981 pB10

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all out mother’s friends who sent flowers and money for the Rescue Unit in memory of her. Thank you for all your cards, letters and gifts sent to her.  Roy and Beth Randall, Crawford, Neb.

 

Roush, Thomas 7 Apr 1901 - 8 Jan 1981 OH 15 Jan 1981 p10

Services for Thomas Roush, 79, Springfield, were held Jan. 10 in Springfield. Among those listed as survivors are a granddaughter, Mrs. Martha Little of Billings, who was raised in the grandfather’s home. Mr. Roush died Jan. 8 at his home after a long illness.

 

Rousseau, Eula J. (Guerin) 1915 - Apr 1975  OH 1 May 1975 p6

[Note: Daughter of Rodney M. & Jennie (Green) Guerin; married Sam Rousseau]

OLDFIELD- Funeral services for Mrs. Eula J. Rousseau, 59 of Oldfield, were at 2 p.m. today at Union Grove Church here with the Revs, Adah Maggard and Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mrs. Rousseau, a member of the Baptist Church, died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, where she had been a patient for two months. She is survived by her husband, Sam; three daughters, Mrs. June Ward, Excelsior Springs, Mrs. Margie Wright, Anaheim, Calif. and Mrs. Mildred Pellham, Hartville; three sons, John of Ava, Garman of New Orleans, and Wayne of Chadwick; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Doran, Lakeside, Calif, Mrs. Glessie Nowlin, Potrero, Calif. and Mrs. Joyce Hefner, Kansas City; three brothers, Robert Guerin, Oldfield, Charles, of Garrison, and Lewie of Chadwick and 12 grandchildren.

 

Roussell, Ethel  (Baker) 31 Oct 1912 - 13 Feb 1994  NN-E 16 Feb 1994

[Note: married George Louis Roussell 8 Nov 1908 - 19 Mar 1945]

Ethel Roussell, 81, Ozark, died at 5:10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994, at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.

 

Roussell, George Louis, Pfc. 8 Nov 1908 - 19 Mar 1945 CCR 10 May 1945 p1

[Note: Son of Louis & ? (?) Roussell; married 4 Jul 1931 CCM Ethel (Baker) Rozell 31 Oct 1912 - 13 Feb 1994]

Pfc. George L. Roussell of Chadwick was killed in action on Iwo Jima in the South Pacific March 19 according to a message received from the War Department by his wife, Mrs. George Roussell of Chadwick, April 10. Pfc. Roussell entered the service May 19, 1944, and was assigned to Wyoming for his basic training. After leaving the States he was stationed for a short time at Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima was his first combat action. He is survived besides his wife by two sons and two daughters, all of the home; his father of Fresno, Calif.; a sister of Billings; and four brothers, all of whom are serving with the Armed Forces overseas.

AND

Roussell, George L, Pvt. 8 Nov 1908 - 19 Mar 1945 CCR 23 Dec 1948

[Note: Son of Louis & ? (?) Roussell; married 4 Jul 1931 Ethel Baker 31 Oct 1912 - 13 Feb 1994]

The body of Pfc. George L. Roussell, who was killed in action March 19, 1945, on Iwo Jima, arrived in Springfield Saturday afternoon. He was 36 at the time of his death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bob Gray of Forsyth at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Chadwick Union church. Burial was in Chadwick cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home and the American Legion was in charge of military services at the grave. Survivors include his widow, Ethel, of Riverview, Mo.; his father, Louis Roussell of California; two sons, Robert and Johnny; two daughters, Phyllis and Jackie May; four brothers, Kenneth of Clever, Johnny of Republic, Earl of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Philips of Route 1, Ozark, and a sister, Mrs. Rose Pendergrass of Billings.

 

Roussell, Phillip Nicholas 1914  - 28 Feb 1981 OH 12 Mar 1981 p8

[Note: Son of George Louis & Ethel (Baker) Roussell; married 3 May 1946 Martha Elnora Chaves; no SSDI found]

Services for Phillip Nicholas Roussell, 66, of Amarillo, Texas, were held March 2. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Amarillo. Mr. Roussell died Feb. 28 at High Ridge Baptist Hospital after apparently suffering a stroke. He was a military veteran and a member of the American Legion, and a native of Christian County. Survivors include three sons, Samuel Dennis, Phillip Nicholas and Kenneth Dale, all of Ozark and eight grandchildren.

 

Routh, Jesse M. 28 Aug 1895 - 18 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9

[Note: married Stella]

CLEVER - Jesse M. Routh, 81, Clever, died at 1 a.m. Monday at Springfield MediCenter after a brief illness, Mr. Routh, a former resident of Springfield, had lived in Clever the past four years. Survivors include his wife Stella of the home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ayre-Goodwin in Springfield.

 

Routh, Martha June 1930 -  21 Jul 1950  CCR 27 Jul 1950

[Note: Daughter of Rhuel Earl & Leala M. (?) Routh]

Miss Martha June Routh, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rhuel Routh of Route 10, Springfield, was killed, and two companions were seriously injured Thursday night last week in a wreck on Highway 65 in the Ed King corner, the first turn south of Selmore. Injured were Robert W. Dickenson, 20, of Route 9, and Ewing Mitchell “Mitch” Hough, 21, 1127 Prospect, Springfield. The accident occurred about 11:45 o’clock, according to T.B. Chaffin, who answered a call for his ambulance about that time. Mr. Chaffin said some tourists, a man and his wife, were camped overnight on a parkway at the turn, and he assumed that they had the ambulance called, then just as he was about to leave on the call Wilbur Wilson of Ozark stopped to report the wreck. When he arrived at the wreck scene, Mr. Chaffin said, he found Hough, thrown clear of the car, lying on the ground smoking a cigarette. The girl was pinned under the car, and was dead. Dickenson was in the car, behind the steering wheel. The car, a late model Buick, was upside down at the side of the highway. Mr. Chaffin brought the two youths to the Haguewood hospital, but as a physician was not available, he rushed them to St. John’s hospital in Springfield. Hough sustained fractures of both legs above the knees. Dickenson suffered some concussion, but was able to be removed from the hospital to his home, Mr. Chaffin learned Wednesday. It was reported in Springfield that Dickenson had traded for the Buick coach a day or two before, and the three had driven to Rock-a-way Beach. They planned to return by way of Riverside Inn for a chicken dinner and were headed there when the accident happened. Miss Routh was a junior at SMS and had been employed at the Vanity shoe store and by her father in his real estate office and at the Grandview market which he formerly operated. Young Hough operates Mitch’s service station on South Glenstone in Springfield. The girl is survived by her parents, two brothers, Andy and Rhuel “Bud” Jr., and by five sisters, Norma Jean, Linda Fern, Judith Kay, Janet Eileen, and Mary Ellen, all of the home. Her body was transferred from the Chaffin Funeral Home to Springfield for funeral services and burial.

 

Routh, Nancy Kathryn (Braden) McCoy 17 Jul 1937 - 3 Jun 2000

[Note: Daughter of Carl H. & Georgia W. (Bales) Braden; married ? McCoy; married 4 Aug 1984 James Routh]

Nancy Kathryn (Braden) Routh, 62, Nixa, Mo., passed away Saturday, June 3, 2000, in her home.  She was born July 17, 1937, in Sparta, the daughter of Carl and Georgia (Bales) Braden.  Mrs. Routh retired from AT&T in 1984.  On Aug. 4, 1984, she and her husband, James, were married.  Mrs. Routh lived in California for 18 years before returning to this area.  She was a member of Nixa General Baptist Church, where she served as secretary, clerk and treasurer.  Her parents preceded her in death, as well as a son, Carl Dewayne McCoy, and four brothers, Herman, Hugh, Richard and Junior Braden.  Survivors include her husband, James; two children, Tamylla Whitworth and husband Parker, and Tom McLeod and wife Wendy, all of Nixa; two stepchildren, Earl Routh, Nixa, and his fiancée, Becky, and Johnny Routh, Springfield, and his fiancée, Sheila; six grandchildren, Donnie and Michael Swanigan, Bradley Maples, Brayden and Danny McLeod, and Ashley Schmidt; two great-grandchildren, Bryce Swanigan and Alexis McLeod; three step-grandchildren, Ricky, Kimberly and Michael; a brother, Joe Braden, Hesperia, Calif.; a sister, Doris Kelly, Doniphan, Mo.; and many friends.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in Nixa General Baptist Church with the Revs. Bob Comer and Don Varger officiating.  Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.  Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Nixa General Baptist Church Building Fund.

 

Routon, Herbert L. 18 Jun 1912 - Nov 2005 SN-L 20 Nov 2005

[Son of James & ? (?) Routon; married 1932 LaRue Crane 10 Dec 1913 - 7 Jan 2007]

Herbert L. Routon of Nixa, Mo., was 93. He was the 13th and final child born to Mr. and Mrs. James Routon on June 18, 1912, at Barnett, Mo. It was here that he grew, worked at the family store, received his education, met and married the love of his life, Miss LaRue Crane his only wife for over 72 years. They have a loving daughter, Genora M. Wright, but lost their son, Herbert E. Routon, at birth. Having passed to his Lord on November 17, 2005, in Springfield, Mo., Herb is survived by a family who loved him: wife LaRue; daughter, Genora and her husband; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was a shoe merchant for many years and owned a shoe store in Cabool. He loved people,`- and people loved him. Those wishing to acknowledge their friendship may wish to attend the visitation at Greenlawn Funeral Home South in Springfield from 2 to 4 p.m. today. The funeral will be in Nixa at the North Nixa Baptist Church on Monday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Overland Park, Kan.

 

Routon, Inez D. (Higgins) Currie 3 Sep 1914 - 3 May 1991  NN-E 9 May 1991

[Note: Daughter of Charles & Elizabeth (  ) Higgins; married ? Currie; married Lloyd L. Routon 22 Jun 1907 -12 Feb 2000]

Inez D. Routon, 76, Sparta, died Friday, May 3, 1991, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a sudden illness. She was born Sept. 3, 1914, and was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Higgins. A homemaker, she lived much of her life in the St. Joseph area. She was a member of Ozark Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Currie, and an infant son, Marvin. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Lloyd; a son and daughter-in-law, Delbert and Mary Routon, Sparta; two sisters, Ruth Schmitt, Seattle, Wash., and Margaret Hase, Montgomery City; three brothers, Francis Higgins, St. Joseph, Clarence Higgins, Independence, and Charles Higgins, Corpus Christi, Texas; five grandchildren, Marvin, Timothy, and Angela Routon, all of Sparta, and Elizabeth Simmons, Ozark, and James Maloney, Lincoln, Neb.; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Bob Summers officiating. Gary Kissee, Jewell Greene and Brian Guidry provided music. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.

 

Routon, La Rue (Crane) 10 Dec 1913 - 7 Jan 2007 SN-L 9 Jan 2007

[Note: Daughter of Cap & ? (?) Crane; married Herbert L.  Routon 18 Jun 1912 - Nov 2005]

La Rue Routon, 93, Nixa, Mo., departed this life January 7, 2007. She was a shoe merchant for many years, having owned a shoe store in Cabool, Mo. She loved people and people loved her. She was the first of two girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Cap Crane on December 10, 1913, at Barnett, Mo. It was there that she grew, received her education and romanced Herb, the love of her life. Their marriage of 72 years was a storybook of perfect love, temporarily separated by his passing a year earlier. Their first born, Herbert L. Routon, was lost at birth, but a beautiful daughter, Genora, has blessed their hearts with love for more than 68 years. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Reverend Jerry Francisco officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until the hour of service Wednesday in the funeral home. Entombment will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Overland Park, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo.

 

Routon, Lloyd L. 22 Jun 1907 – 12 Feb 2000  CCH-N 16 Feb 2000 AND CCH-N 1 Mar 2000

[Note: Son of William A. & Rosie (  ) Routon; married Inez D. Higgins 3 Sep 1914 - 3 May 1991  m/1 Higgins]

Lloyd L. Routon, age 92, Sparta, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, in Primrose Place Healthcare Center, Springfield. He was born June 22, 1907 in Sheffield, Mo. the son of William A. and Rosie Routon. Mr. Routon was a member of Ozark Baptist Temple. He worked in river construction as a River Boat Captain. Survivors include: his son Delbert Routon and his wife Mary, Sparta, five grandchildren. Marvin Routon and his wife Pamela, Elizabeth Simmons and her husband Harvey, Timothy Routon, Angela Weter and her husband Davey, and James Maloney; and nine grandchildren Amber, Erica, James, Mark, Renee, Brittany, Travis, Joshua and Jennifer. He was proceeded in death by his wife Inez in 1991; A daughter, Dorothy Currie; and infant son, Marvin; a sister; and six brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Melvin Williams officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery. Friends may call at their convenience on Friday, February 18, 2000 in the funeral home.

 

Routon, Marvin Lee 8 Jan 1963 - 27 Apr 2008 SN-L 30 Apr 2008

[Note: Son of Delbert Dean & Mary (Leaverton) Routon]

Marvin Lee Routon, 45, Sparta, went to be with the Lord April 27, 2008. He was born January 8, 1963, in St. Joseph, the son of Delbert Dean and Mary (Leaverton) Routon. Marvin enjoyed fishing and sports. He was a NASCAR and Kansas City Chiefs fan. He is survived by his parents; three children, Amber Lee Routon, Pierre Port, La., Erica Lynn Redden and husband Brad, Sparta, and Brittany Joy Routon, Sparta; two grandchildren, Hailey Alexis Redden and Bradyn Lee Redden; two sisters, Elizabeth Simmons and husband Harvey, and Angela Dawn Weter and husband Davey; his brother, Timothy Dean Routon and wife Dedra; nieces and nephews, Mark, Renee and Travis Simmons; James, Joshua and Jaden Weter; and Evelyn and Blake Routon. Marvin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Inez Routon; his maternal grandparents, George and Lenora Leaverton; and aunt, Dorothy Currie; a nephew, Jordan; and two cousins, Kim and Scott. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today, April 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Melvin Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.

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Routt, James Allen  1919 - May 2011 SN-L 3 May 2011
James Allen Routt, 91, Nixa. Arrangements: Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

Row, Barbara (McIntire) 19 Feb 1922 - 15 Jan 2005 SN-L 20 Jan 2005

[Note: Daughter of Hugh & Vera (Ratliff) McIntire, Sr.; married Charles F. “Chuck”  Row 18 Oct 1909 - 20 Nov 2002]

Barbara Row, age 82, of Ozark, Mo., died at 9 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005, in her home. Barbara was born on February 19, 1922, in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of Hugh Sr. and Vera Ratliff McIntire. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a former resident of the Branson area. She was a homemaker and a philanthropist after her husband Chuck died in 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Chuck, in 2002. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Florence McIntire of Ozark, Mo.; two nieces, Paula and Michael Sexton of Ozark, Mo., and Leslie and Greg Huntington of Minn.; five great-nephews, Jason and his wife, Melissa Sexton, Jared and Jordan Sexton, all of Ozark, Mo., Corbin and Spencer Huntington of Minnesota; two great-nieces, Stacey and husband, Sean Smythe, Ozark, and Miranda Huntington of Minnesota; three great great-nieces, Baylee Smythe, Taylor Smythe, and Alexander Sexton; two stepdaughters, Lisa Zamore and Dorothy Row; and a stepson, Charles Row III, all of California. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today, January 20, 2005, at Greenlawn South Funeral Home. Private funeral services and burial will be at a later time. Memorial contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society or The American Diabetic Association.

 

Rowden, Roscoe R. 31 Jul 1879 - 18 Feb 1942 CCR 19 Feb 1942 p1

[Note: married Effie D. Bray May 1889 - ?]

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deffenderfer and Mr. and Mrs. Toels Bray received word Wednesday of the sudden death of their brother-in-law, R.R. Rowden, of near Ash Grove. Funeral services and burial will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Springfield.

 

Rowe, Allen Nelson 20 Oct 1914 - 8 Aug 2001  CCH-N 15 Aug 2001

[Note: Son of A. H. & Nellie (Gattenby) Rowe; married 10 Jan 1949 Ina Nelson]

Allen Nelson Rowe, 86, of Nixa, died at 2:55 p.m. Aug. 8, 2001, in Cox Medical Center South. He was born at Macksburg, Iowa, on Oct. 20, 1914, the youngest son of A.H. and Nellie Gattenby Rowe. As a young man, sports was an important part of his life, with baseball being number one. In 1936, he was offered a contract with the Cleveland Indians but refused because of the low salary, less than he was making at the time. He served his military duty with the Third Construction Battalion of the Navy Seabees in the South Pacific. On Jan. 10, 1949, he married Ina Nelson in Omaha, Neb. They made their home in California where he was a welder in the construction business. They both retired in 1974; she preceded him in death on Feb. 28, 2000. He was very active in the Nixa Senior Center. He enjoyed bowling and pitching horseshoes. In 1984 he took first place in the Missouri State Horseshoe Pitching Tournament senior division. He was a member of American Legion Post 676 and was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church in Nixa. Survivors include: a sister-in-law, Merna Rowe, Mackburg, Iowa; two nieces, Jane Putnam, Albuquerque, NM and Shirley Burk and her husband Larry, Lorimor, Iowa.; and a nephew and her husband Greg, Wentworth, Mo. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Aug. 14, in the interment shelter at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, with Pastor Dale Bond officiating. Visitation was Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorials may be made in his name to the charity of the donor's choice.