Stephens, Charles, d. 1934 - Stevens, John, d. 2006

Stephens, Charles 1855 - Feb 1934 CCR 22 Feb 1934 p4

[Note: no MO DC found]

Funeral services for Charles Stephens, aged 78, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Easton, 3 miles south of Hurley, were held Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the residence with burial in the Quail Spur cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral home of Clever, MO. Survivors are four girls and four boys; Mrs. Norah O’Dell, Mrs. Jack Eaton, and Mrs. Millie Hays, Crane, MO, R.1, Mrs. Verna Gentry of Galena, MO; J.H. and L.J. and Edd Stephens of Crane, MO, R. 1 and Mr. H.A. Stephens of Galena, MO.

Stephens, Charles Arthur, Sr. 30 Mar 1894 - 3 Jan 1980 OH 10 Jan 1980 p6

[Note: married Helen E. Smith 28 Feb 1904 - 19 Feb 1994]

Services for Charles A. Stephens, Sr. 85, Springfield, father of Charles, Jr., Nixa, were held Monday in Springfield. Mr. Stephens died last Thursday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness. He is also survived by his wife, Helen.

Stephens, Charles Arthur, Jr. 19 Dec 1927 - 21 Jun 1983 OH 20 Jun 1983 p10

[Note: Son of Charles Arthur & Helen E. (Smith) Stephens; married Karen L. ]

Services for Charles Arthur Stephens, Jr., 55, Nixa, were held June 24 in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Archie Holt officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery, Mr. Stephens died of natural causes June 21 in St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield. A native of Springfield, Mr. Stephens retired in 1970 after serving 20 years in the army, He was employed seven years with the Division of Family Services in Ozark and also assisted his wife at the H & R Block tax services at Ozark resident of Nixa, since 1970, he was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Survivors include his wife, Karen L.; one son, David M., Ozark; one daughter, Mrs. Susie Jameson, Nixa; his mother, Mrs. Helen Stephens, Springfield and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Heart Association.

Stephens, Dorothy Fern (Raney) 16 Sept 1910 - 10 Jul 2003

[Note: Daughter of Glenn & Mary Fern (Mitchell) Raney; married Ralph Stephens]

Dorothy Fern Stephens, 92, Ozark, died July 10, 2003 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Sept. 16, 1910 in Memphis, Tenn, the daughter of Glenn and Mary Fern (Mitchell) Raney. She had been a member of the Ozark Christian Church for the past 45 years where she served as Sunday School teacher and youth leader. She enjoyed playing piano, playing bridge and always loved to read. She was a member of the Modern Seekers Club. Throughout her working career, she owned a bakery, operated Happy House Kindergarten in her home in Ozark, was employed by the Missouri Department of Social Services and most recently served as a librarian’s assistant for the Christian County Library. Dorothy was able to enjoy the Ozark Park and Finley River form her home in recent years. Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Ginger and Gene Ruble, Fremont Hills, Carol and Wayne Caughron, Memphis, Tenn, and Lesley and Bill Worsham, Milledgeville, Ga; eight grandchildren, Kathy Roy and Don Lee both of Ozark, Mick Caughron, Rick Caughron, David Caughron and Pat Watson, all of Memphis and Stephen McCoy and David McCoy, both of Milledgeville, Ga.; five great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren and several beloved nieces and nephews. Her husband, Ralph Stephens preceded her in death as well as a son, David, a sister, Marjorie Craven and her parents. Services were at 10 a.m. July 14 at Ozark Christian Church with the Revs. David Massey-Brown and Don Brown officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Christian Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 293, Ozark, MO 65721

©Christian County Headliner 2003

Stephens, Ethna E. (Magers) 10 Oct 1907 - 29 Jul 1985 OH 1 Aug 1985 p5

[Note: Daughter of Lorenzo F. & Minnie H. (Keysser) Magers; married Eugene R. Stephens 21 Feb 1910 - 29 Nov 1987]

Services for Ethna E. Stephens, 77, Springfield, were held July 31 in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Carl Stowe officiating, Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Stephens died July 29 in Cox Medical Center North after a short illness. A homemaker and native of Highlandville, she was a former resident of Denver, Colo, and moved to Springfield in 1964. She was a member of West and Union Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Eugene R.

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Stephens, Ethna E. (Magers) 10 Oct 1907 - 29 Jul 1985 SN-L 30 Jul 1985
[Note: Daughter of Lorenzo F. & Minnie H. (Keysser) Magers; married Eugene Ross Stephens 21 Feb 1910 - 29 Nov 1987]
Services for Ethna E. Stephens, 77, Springfield, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Carl Stowe officiating. Mrs. Stephens died at 8:23 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center North after a short illness. A homemaker and native of Highlandville, she was a former resident of Denver and moved to Springfield in 1964. She was a member of West and Lincoln Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband Eugene R.

Stephens, Eugene Ross 21 Feb 1910 - 29 Nov 1987 SN-L 30 Nov 1987
[Note: Son of Thomas Harry & Johanna (Kentling) Stephens; married Ethna E. Magers 10 Oct 1907 - 29 Jul 1985; tombstone gives birthdate 21 Feb 1910, but handwritten note on obit says born 22 Feb 1909]
Eugene Ross Stephens, 77, Springfield, died at 1:50 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center. A native of Highlandville, he moved to Colorado in 1913, where he resided in both Grand Junction and Denver. He was a rancher and moved to Springfield in 1964. He was a former employee of St. John’s Regional Health Center and was employed by Centerre Bank for several years. He was a member of West and Lincoln Church of Christ and was preceded in death by his wife, Ethna Stephens on July 29, 1985. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Goette, Santa Anna, Calif. And Mrs. Clarice Swenson, Grand Junction, Colo. and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark. Burial will be in Highlandville Cem.

Stephens, Grace Gladys (Eichelberger) 12 Oct 1880 - 11 Sep 1954 Unidentified clipping
[Note: Daughter of Charles Louis & Sarah Jane “Jennie” (Sheline) Eichelberger; married 6 Jun 1900 Jasper Ernest Stephens 8 Sep 1877 - 26 Sep 1945]
Grace Gladys Stephens, daughter of Charles Louis Eichelberger and Jennie Sheline Eichelberger was born October 12, 1880 in a sod house on the family homestead at Iuka, Kansas and departed this life at the Pratt County hospital September 11, 1954 at the age of 73 years and 11 months. She was united in marriage on June 6, 1900 to Jasper Ernest Stephens at Sparta, Mo. Ina double wedding ceremony with her sister Fannie Eichelberger and Matt Abbott. To the union of Grace and Ernest Stephens were born four children: Mrs. Marie Webber, Sawyer and Mrs. Freda Henry, Pratt; two sons, Herbert of Fresno, Calif. And Clyde E. who preceded her in death at the age of eight months. In addition to her children, she is survived by six sisters: Mrs. Nellie Swonger, Sawyer; Mrs. Gertrude Burch, Rock Island, Ill., Mrs. Florence Estes, Springfield, Mo.; Mrs. Anna Maynard, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Anna Maynard, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Fannie Abbott, Sparta, Mo.; and Mrs. Blanche Patrick, Springfield, Mo.; one brother, Louis Eichelberger, Cleveland, Okla.; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. Her husband also preceded her in death on September 26, 1945. She accepted her Christ at the age of 15. She was a charter member of the Sawyer Christian Church. Her membership was placed in the Pratt Christian Church when she moved to Pratt to make her home in 1945 following the death of her husband. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church, Pratt, Kansas on Tuesday, September 14 at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Walter A. Hargraves, Pastor of the First Christian church. Music was furnished by Mrs. Leslie Humble, Sawyer, Mrs. Charles Novotny, Pratt, Mrs. Farrell Bennett, Pianist and Mrs. Lawrence Smith, Organist, Pratt. Casket Bearers were Elton Wilcox, Harold Johnson, Leonard Mahney, Cecil Humble and Vernon Thomas of Pratt and Frank Kumberg of Sawyer. Flower Committee: Mrs. Cecil Humble, Pratt; Mrs. Grace Shrad and Mrs. Emma Buck, Sawyer. Concluding service was held at Ellenwood Cemetery, Sawyer, Kansas with the Ayres-Calbeck service in charge.

Stephens, Helen E. (Smith) 28 Feb 1904 - 19 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994

[Note: Daughter of Egbert & Ethel (Taggard) Smith; married Charles A. Stephens, Sr.]

Helen E. Stephens, 89, Nixa, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994 in Nixa Park Care Center. She was born Feb. 28, 1904 in Springfield, and was the daughter of Egbert and Ethel Taggard Smith. She was a charter member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield. She was a St. John’s Auxiliary member for 26 years and was a member of Easter Star. Preceding her in death were her husband of 53 years, Charles A. Stephens, Sr.; a son, Charles A. Stephens, Jr.; three brothers, her twin, Herman E., and Carlos E. and Thomas E. Smith; and a sister, Elinor Carr. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Karen Stephens Green, and her husband, Charles, Nixa; two grandchildren, Sue Jameson, Nixa, and David Stephens and his wife, Patty, Ozark; four great-grandchildren, Jeff and Jeremiah Jameson, and Alex and Jacob Stephens; and a sister, Alma Smith Williams, Sunland, Calif. Graveside services were Tuesday at Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the Christian County Library.

Stephens, Homer Lee 23 Jun 1932 - 6 Aug 2003 SN-L 9 Aug 2003

[Note: Son of Wes & Vernie (Clifton) Stephens; married 1948 Dean]

Homer Lee Stephens, Galena, Missouri, age 71, changed his address to Heaven's Avenue at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at Cox South, Springfield, following a short illness. Homer was born to Wes and Vernie Stephens, June 23, 1932, near Reeds Spring. He ran a truck hauling and hay bailing service and was a farmer. Homer attended Horse Creek Church and loved bluegrass and southern gospel music, traveling and camping. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dean; one son, Allen and his wife, Sharon of Galena; one daughter, Neva Carol Blakey and her husband, Ron of Springfield; one sister, Wyaneda Eutsler and her husband, Jack of Abesville; three grandchildren, Shannon Stephens and his wife, Kristi, Matthew Stephens and Carrie Stephens, all of Galena; three great-grandchildren, Wyatt Stephens, Kinsey Stephens and Coby Sartin, all of Galena; and a host of other relatives and friends. Homer was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Adrain Gene; one brother, Orval "June"; and one sister, Eva. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, August 9, 2003 in 65 Full Gospel Church, Spokane, with Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Homer's daughter, Neva Blakey. Springfield News-Leader, August 9, 2003.

Stephens, Irene 7 Oct 1898 - 25 Feb 1900 CCR 1 Mar 1900

[Note: Daughter of Thomas H. & Johanna (Kentling) Stephens - surname spelling from tombstone, census and marriage record]

Burned to Death

We learn that the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stevens of Highlandville was burned so badly Sunday evening that she died in two hours after the terrible accident. From what we can learn, the child’s dress caught on fire from the stove while the mother was out after an armful of wood and by the time she returned her clothing was nearly all burned off. Nothing that could have done was left undone, but death only gave relief.

Stephens, Jasper Ernest 8 Sep 1877 - 26 Sep 1945 Unidentified clipping
[Note: Son of Jasper Newton & Laura Marshall (Layton) Stephens; married 6 Jun 1900 Grace Gladys Eichelberger 12 Oct 1880 - 11 Sep 1954]
J. E. Stephens of Sawyer Dies
Since 1908, Mr. Stephens Had Been In Business in Sawyer: Ill Several Weeks
Sawyer, Sept. 27. -- J. E. Stephens, 68, a Sawyer merchant for more than 35 years, died last night at 9:30 o’clock in Wesley hospital, Wichita, where he had been seriously ill for two weeks. Funeral services will be held in the Sawyer Christian church, of which he was long a member, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Burial will be in Ellenwood cemetery. Rev. Arthur Aikens of Cheney will deliver the funeral sermon and Sappington Calbeck mortuary of Pratt is in charge of the service. Surviving Mr. Stephens in addition to Mrs. Stephens are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Webber and Mrs. Pete Henry, both of Sawyer; son, Herbert Stephens of Fresno, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Eva Roberts, of Belena, N. M.; brothers, Harry Stephens of Whitewater, Colo. and Claude and Ercel Stephens of Grand Junction, Colo. and five grandchildren. Mr. Stephens was born in Kirbyville, Mo. Sept. 8, 1877. He came to Sawyer in 1909 and formed a partnership with C. L. Jackson. He became sole owner of the establishment in 1922. Active in community and church affairs here, Mr. Stephens served Sawyer in many ways. He was city clerk at the time of his death and it was under his direction that the waterworks system was installed. He was instrumental in making it a financial success. He took an active interest in the youth of the community and encouraged them in their activities, especially in music. Mr. Stephens himself sang in choirs and quartets and played a musical instrument. He was a leader in the local Christian church from the time it was established and was teacher of an adult class of the Bible school when he became ill. More than 10 years ago, Mr. Stephens established Saturday afternoon drawings at his store, which proved so successful that they are still held. He always conducted his business as a general store and knew each of his large clientele by their first names. The Stephens store is one of the few general stores still operated in this section.

Stephens, Jasper Newton 15 Feb 1848 - 31 Jan 1940 CCR 8 Feb 1940 p8

[Note: married 4 Jan 1873 Laura M. Layton ? - 23 Nov 1919; Merle Amy (Roberts) Bingham 4 Apr 1898 - 21 Jun 1982 was daughter of Louis & Eva Juanita (Stephens) Roberts]

The following account of the death of J. N. Stephens, grandfather of Mrs. Tom Bingham of this city, and a former resident of Kirbyville community, is from the Grand Junction, CO, Daily Sentinel. J.N. Stephens, resident of Colorado for close to 22 years and who first came to this valley in 1907, passed away late Wednesday at 1701 Grand Avenue, where he was brought for medical care three weeks ago. Mr. Stephens contracted bronchial pneumonia two months ago, and although he threw off the illness, he never completely recovered from the effects of it. As his condition became worse, he was brought here from his son’s home on Purdy mesa, where he has resided for the past nine years. Jasper Newton Stephens was born Feb. 15, 1848, in Bronsville, Jackson county, Indiana, making him nearly 92 years of age at the time of his death. He spent his childhood in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa, later going to Missouri, where on Jan. 4, 1872, he married Laura M. Layton at Kirbyville, Taney county. Eight children were born to the union three of whom are now deceased. In 1907 Mr. and Mrs. Stephens and their family came to Grand Junction, and after living in the city for two years, they took up residence on a ranch on Kannah creek. There Mr. Stephens followed his occupation of farming until 1919, when his wife became ill and he returned with her to Missouri. She passed away at Springfield, MO, Nov. 23, 1919. Mr. Stephens remained in Missouri for 12 years and then returned to this section to make his home with his son, T.H. Stephens, on Purdy mesa. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge and of the Church of Christ. Left to mourn his passing are one daughter, Mrs. Eva J. Roberts of Seboyeta, NM, and four sons, T.H. Stephens of Whitewater, J.E. Stephens of Sawyer, KS, C.L. Stephens of Nucla, E.R. Stephens of Fairplay, also a sister, Mrs. Ella Hinkle of Wichita, KS, 24 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from Martin’s chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with Rev. J.J. Hutchinson officiating, and interment in Orchard Mesa cemetery.

Stephens, Johanna (Kentling) 20 Apr 1875 - 1 Feb 1953 SN-L Feb 1963
[Note: Daughter of Fernando "Frank" & Katerina "Katie" (Schatz) Kentling; married Thomas Harry Stephens; Find a Grave lists a Harry T. Stephens 16 May 1880 - 26 Apr 1952 buried in Rochester Cemetery, Topeka KS, but probably not this man]
Mrs. Johanna Stephens, 88, of Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of Highlandville, died Friday night, according to word received her by her sister, Mrs. Amelia Forrester, 735 West Walnut. Mrs. Stephens was born in Highlandville. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kentling, who founded that town. Her husband, the late Harry Stephens, died last year. Survivors are a son, Eugene Stephens of Denver, Colo., three daughters, Mrs. Vivian Goette, Boulder, Colo., Mrs. Gladys Carter and Mrs. Clarris Swenson, both of Grand Junction, Colo.; the sister of Springfield, and a brother, Charles Kentling, Highlandville. Funeral services and burial will be in Grand Junction.

Stephens, Laura Marshall (Layton) 24 Feb 1854 - 23 Nov 1918 a Springfield MO newspaper 24 Nov 1918 - clipping sent by Marie Galloway
[Note: Daughter of Thomas F. & Julia A. (Foster) Layton; married Jasper Newton Stephens 15 Feb 1848 - 31 Jan 1940]
Mrs. L. M. Stephens, aged 64 years, died at 11:25 o’clock yesterday (23 Nov 1918) after an illness of four years, at the home of her son, Gordon Stephens, 2432 North Grant Street. The decedent is survived by a husband, J. N. Stephens; five sons and one daughter. The sons are T. H. Stephens of Whitewater, Colo., J. E. Stephens, Sawyer, Kansas, G. B. Stephens, Springfield and E. R. Stephens, Whitewater, Colo.. The daughter is Mrs. Louis Roberts of Sparta, Mo. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ in Sparta at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon, followed by burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Sparta. The body was prepared for burial by the Klingner Undertaking Co.
[Note: L. M. = Laura Marshall Layton, d/o Thomas F. & Julia A. (Foster) Layton; T. H. = Thomas “Harry”; J. E. = Jasper “Ernest”; G. B. = Gordon Bennett; E. R. = Ercell Roscoe; son Claude Lee was living but left out of the obit]

Stephens, Luther Ellis 26 Aug 1895 - Dec 1975 OH 18 Dec 1975 p7

MOUNTAIN GROVE - Services for Luther Ellis Stephens, 80, a former resident of the Mountain Grove communities were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Craig-Hartt-Hutsell Chapel here with Eugene Wilson officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery near Willow Springs. Mr. Stephens died in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield shortly after noon Wednesday following a long illness. Survivors include two sons, James and Joseph, both of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Lola Frieze, Ozark; two brothers, Mose of Mountain Grove and Floyd of Wichita, Kan., four sisters, Mrs. Lou Parsons and Mrs. Florence Firrell, both of Mountain Grove, Mrs. Grace Williams, Rago, Kan. and Mrs. Reitha Fleetwood, Maud, Okla. and six grandchildren.

Stephens, Ralph H. 18 May 1925 - 14 Apr 1991 NN-E 25 Apr 1991

[Note: Son of Beriah & Ocie (Whittaker) Stephens]

Ralph H. Stephens, 65, Nixa, formerly of Seymour, died Sunday, April 14, 1991, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born May 18, 1925, in Seymour to Beriah and Ocie Whittaker Stephens. He was a World War II Army veteran and a retired electrician from McDonald-Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Stephens and Deanna Griffey, both of Florrisant; a son, Rich, Fenton, Mo.; two grandchildren, Stacie Stephens and Tyler Griffey; a sister, Janice Webb, Springfield; and two aunts, Viola Davis and Lillian Williams, both of Nixa. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 16, in Seymour Masonic Cemetery, under direction of Bergman-Miller Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy Cantrell officiated.

Stephens, Roberta G. d 30 Mar 1953 CCR 9 Apr 1953 p5

[Note: Daughter of ? & Elizabeth Jane ( ) Stephens]

Funeral services for Miss Roberta F. Stephens, a former Marionville community resident, who passed away March 30 in a Washington, D. C. hospital, were held Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. in the Mt. Olive Church with the Rev. Milton F. Klein officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Pallbearers included Lee Butcher, Joe Bray, Ben Erier Beck, Edwin Ray, Jim Waterman and Warren Garoutte. Miss Stephens, employed by the government for a number of years, had been a stenographer for the Pentagon. For a year, she resided with her sister, Mrs. Clinton Bray, route 1, Marionville, moving to Washington, D. C. in September 1952. She had also been employed in Kansas City. In addition to her sister, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Stephens of the Bray home and two brothers, Loy V. Stephens of Kansas City and Robert Henry, address unknown.

Stephens, William “Bill” 16 Dec 1926 - 25 Nov 2011 SN-L 29 Nov 2011

[Note: Son of Charley & Lizzie ) Stephens; married Evelyn Scott]

William (Bill) Stephens, born December 16, 1926, entered the gates of Heaven on November 25, 2011. His wife of 57 years Evelyn (Scott) was by his side. Bill was born and raised in the Walker, Missouri area and served in the U.S. Navy and Army during W.W.II and the Korean War. Outside of his family, his greatest joy came from teaching the Bible and sharing Jesus Christ. Bill is survived by his wife, Evelyn, his children David (Jeanne), Mark (Monica), John, and Elizabeth (Paul) Kingsley, and his sister Louetta Livingston. He was loved by his grand and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Lizzie and brothers Bob and John Stephens. Visitation will be November 29, 2011 from 6-8 pm in the Clever Assembly of God Church with service to follow at same location at 10 am, November 30, 2011. Interment will be in the Marionville Cemetery, Marionville, MO.

Stephenson, Earl Raymond 17 Nov 1920 - 7 Apr 2009 SN-L 12 Apr 2009

[Note: Son of Irvan G. & Ida Belle (Green) Stephenson; married Dec 1945 Geneve Childress]

Earl Raymond Stephenson, 88, Springfield, died April 7, 2009. He was born November 17, 1920, in rural Willow Springs, Mo., to Irvan G. and Ida Belle Green Stephenson. He attended Burnham and Willow Springs schools before graduating in May, 1942, from Southwest Baptist College, Bolivar. Earl began his military career immediately following graduation in the Engineer Center, Camp Clairborne, La., and continued in Engineer construction, first in Iran for two years, then in Germany and France before he was discharged from active service. Earl was active in the Engineer Reserves in Kansas City before he became an assistant instructor and chief clerk of the Kansas City Army Reserve headquarters. Upon his appointment as warrant officer in March, 1952, he was transferred to Hq, No. Dakota National Guard in Bismarck. In May, 1952, he was transferred to the 28th Inf. Div., Goeppingen, Germany, and was assigned to the G-1 Section. He handled all receipts and disbursements of funds for the division's athletic teams and then moved to the Inspector General office as an investigator before his transfer back to Fort Bragg, N.C., where he was assigned the secretary to the Chief of Staff, Louisiana Maneuvers. At the conclusion of the Louisiana maneuvers in 1958, Earl attended the Intelligence School in Baltimore and upon his graduation, moved to Kansas City, Mo., for his first assignment as a special agent. Later, he held assignments in Seoul, Korea; Lincoln, N.E.; Heidelberg, Germany; and Little Rock, Ark. In Heidelberg, he was assigned to the Intelligence Division and appointed the case review officer of loyalty and suitability cases. He was appointed the commander of his unit in Little Rock and was awarded the US Army Commendation Medal for his work at USAREUR and Commendation Medal with cluster for his leadership as an agent/commander in Little Rock upon retirement in September, 1969. Earl took time during his military career to assist Army chaplains. If his assignments were near a Baptist church, he would join with the group and take on leadership responsibilities associated with Sunday School, Training Union and Missions. In Seoul, Korea, he was the educational director for Memorial Baptist Church. He was an ordained Baptist deacon for 60 years. Earl was much loved by his relatives because of his genealogical research. In 1978, he became active in the Ozarks Genealogical Society and in December, 2008, he retired from an active role of leadership. He was the library's building manager when he retired. Earl was avid bowler while in the military and when he retired to Springfield, he was active with a number of teams in the Springfield Men's Bowling Association, carrying a 183 book average and from 1975-1995, he was the bowling coordinator for First Baptist Church, where he had over 300 adult bowlers organized into teams and bowling on the church's lanes. In December, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., Earl married Geneve Childress, a college sweetheart, and they were parents of two children, Janie Eileen and Robert (Bob) Earl. In December, 1999, they observed their 54th wedding anniversary. Earl was preceded in death by his wife; father and mother; two brothers, Clyde and Leonard; five sisters, Grace (Lowe), Hazel (Frazee), Alice (Medley), Bertha (Cobbs) and Pearl. He is survived by his brother Wayne and his wife, Helen, of Willow Springs; a daughter Janie McKown; a son Bob and wife, Jamie; five grandchildren, Tonya, Kayla and her husband, Mark Page, and Jill and her hisband, Matthew Crowley. Earl was a great-grandfather to Jc and Luke Page. Visitation will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, April 13, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held on April 14, 2009, at 10 a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with burial to follow at 1 p.m., in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given in Earl's name to First Baptist Foundation, Springfield, Mo.; Ozarks Genealogical Society, Springfield, Mo.; or High School Scholarship Fund, Willow Springs, Mo.

Stephenson, Eva Edith 6 Dec 1911 - 11 Jan 2000 CCH-N 19 Jan 2000

[Note: married Roy Stephenson]

Mrs. Eva Edith Stephenson, 87, of 1204 Summerhill Road, Ozark, passed away at 2 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Edith retired from two professional careers, both nursing and school teaching, before moving with her husband to Ozark in 1977. She was a member of Ozark Nazarene Church, Ozark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Stephenson, in 1998. Survivors include a son, Jerry D. Stephenson and wife, Ev, Andover, Kan., a son, John M. Stephenson and wife, Diane, Lexington, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home, Springfield. Interment followed in Selmore Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, 2900 Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN 37214.

Stephenson, Harriet Jane (Keltner) 14 Mar 1852 - 31 Jul 1931 CCR 6 Aug 1931 p 5 col 3

[[Note: Daughter of Billie & Minerva (Walls) Keltner; married 8 Aug 1869 Jacob B. “Jake” Stephenson 10 Jan 1845 - 28 Aug 1921 - Jake‘s MODC spelled name Stevenson; mother of John L. Stephenson 3 Aug 1870 - 7 Jun 1930; Will M. Stephenson 10 Jan 1873 - 2 Aug 1944; Charles Edward Stephenson 7 Sep 1876 - 14 Jan 1929; Thomas J. Stephenson 20 Jan 1880 - 2 Sept 1925; Joseph Lonzo Stephenson 20 Mar 1885 - 14 Apr 1967; Noah C. Stephenson 4 Jul 1893 - 17 Oct 1949; Ulethra (Stephenson) Hicks; and Martha Jane (Stephenson) Hicks 1 Apr 1878 - 6 Feb 1956]

Harriet J. Stephenson was born March 14, 1852, and departed this life July 31, 1931, at her home near Nixa at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 17 days. She was married to Jacob Stephenson on August 8, 1869. To this union were born eight children, six boys and two girls, four of whom and her husband having preceded her in death. Those who survive are Joe and Noah of Battlefield, Route One; Will of Nixa; and Ulethra Hicks of Galena.. She has been a member of the Christian Church for a number of years, was always religiously inclined, a good mother, a loving companion, a kind neighbor, and manifested at all times a Christian spirit. Our loss will be Heaven’s gain. Besides the children, she is survived by one brother, Uncle Fate Keltner of Nixa, one sister, Martha Winn of Sparks, Okla besides other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 1st at 2 p.m. at the residence under the direction of Harding and Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.

Stephenson, John L. 3 Aug 1870 - 7 Jun 1930 CCR 12 Jun 1930

[Note: Son of Jacob B. “Jake“ & Harriet J. (Keltner) Stephenson; married 29 Jun 1896 Lillie M. Gaston]

Funeral services for John L. Stephenson, aged 59 years, 10 months, who dropped dead in Springfield Saturday morning when he was going to spend the day with his son, were held at the residence near Nixa Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Bennett of Nixa. Interment was made in Payne cemetery under the direction of the Harding & Maples Funeral service of Nixa. He is survived by one son, two grandchildren, three brothers and his aged mother.

Stephenson, Joseph Alonzo 20 Mar 1885 - 14 Apr 1967 CCR 20 Apr 1967 p1

[Note: Son of Jacob B. & Harriet Jane (Keltner) Stephenson; married Mary Jane Sanders 12 Apr 1890 - 23 Oct 1959]

Joseph Alonzo Stephenson, 82, Republic, died at 3 a.m. Friday, April 14, in Springfield Baptist Hospital after an illness of a month. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Jernigan, Nixa and Mrs. Mary Joe Anderson, Republic; two sons, Clifford Jack and Wesley, both of Republic; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church at Republic with the Rev. Bill Cundiff officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery with Cantrell in charge.

Stephenson, Minnie Mae (Thompson) 14 May 1875 - 19 Feb 1933 CCR 2 Mar 1933 p1

[Note: Daughter of Richard & Sarah Elizabeth (Pruitt) Thompson; married ?; married c1915 Harry Frank Stephenson; no stone in Payne Cemetery]

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Stephenson, age 59, who died at her home near Riverdale Sunday night, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m., at the Payne cemetery, conducted by Rev. R.H. Harding, with burial there under the direction of the Harding and Maples Funeral Home of Nixa, MO. She is survived by her husband and six children, 4 brothers and two sisters, besides other relatives and a host of friends.

Stephenson, Noah Columbus 4 Jul 1893 - 17 Oct 1949 CCR 20 Oct 1949

[Note: Son of Jacob B. "Jake" & Harriet Jane (Keltner) Stephenson; married Golda L. Redman 9 May 1898 - 13 Oct 1943]

Noah C. Stephenson, 56, lifelong farmer of Green and Christian counties, died Monday in an Aurora hospital. He had resided for the past three years with his daughter, Mrs. Cyril Smith, Rt. 4, Springfield. Other survivors include one son, Clell Stephenson of Kansas City, Mo., two daughters, Mrs. Paul Haguewood of Rt. 6, Springfield and Mrs. Robert McCurdy of Marionville, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. W.R. Hicks of Galena; one brother, Joe Stephenson of Republic; and three grandchildren. His wife, Golda, preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 1946. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. B. Frank West officiating. Burial was made in the Payne cemetery.

Sterling, Linda Sue (Ross) Meadows 26 Sept 1942 - 2 Nov 2003 CCH-N 12 Nov 2003 & SN-L 3 Nov 2003

[Note: Daughter of Joe M. & Lottie ( ) Ross; married first Meadows; married second Eddie G. Sterling 26 Apr 1940 - 31 Dec 1999]

Linda Sue (Ross) Sterling, 61, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003 in St. John's Regional Health Center, following a courageous seven month battle with brain cancer. She was born Sept. 26, 1942 in Springfield. She graduated from Nixa High School in 1960, and was the first Nixa Sucker Day Queen that year. She worked at Zenith for 23 years before graduating from OTC as a LPN. She worked for Smith-Glynn-Calloway Clinic in Occupational Medicine and most recently for Willow Brook Foods as a plant nurse. Linda always cared for others, bringing peace and harmony to those around her. She was a friend to many and never met a stranger. She dearly loved her family. Survivors include: Two children, David Meadows, Springfield, and Angela Polodna and husband, Robert, and their son, Chase Polodna, all of Pleasant Hope; her mother, Lottie Ross, Springfield; three sisters and two brothers, Robert and Donna Ross, West Plains, Joyce and Darl Gooch, Springfield, Carol and JC Taylor, Ozark, Joe Ross, Springfield, and Mary and Mark Fitzpatrick, Nixa; seven nieces and nephews, Debbie Patterson and husband Bob, Robbie Ross and wife Debbie, Steven Gooch and wife Terri, Chris Gooch and wife Amanda, Jesse Taylor, Betsy Ross, and Wiley Ross; seven great-nieces and nephews, Rob and Todd Patterson, Maggie and Matt Floyd, and Sarah, Joshua , and Hannah Gooch; and a special canine friend, Ruby. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Shannon Eugene Sterling; her father, Joe M. Ross, a brother, Joe Steven Ross, and her best friend, Eddie Sterling, whom she cared for until his death. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Nov. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Linden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society.

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Sterling, Margaret Juanita (Daugherty) 11 Dec 1932 - 6 Apr 2006 SN-L 7 Apr 2006

[Note: Daughter of Sebern & Zetta (Adams) Daugherty]

Margaret Juanita (Daugherty) Sterling, age 73, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2006. She was born December 11, 1932, in Sparta, the daughter of Sebern and Zetta (Adams) Daugherty. Juanita worked as an automotive manager for K-Mart before owning and operating her own beauty shop. Survivors include: Her daughter, Linda Parr and husband Joe, Springfield; her son, Terry Sterling; three grandchildren, Joey Parr, Deborah Goff, and Krista McGilvry; five great-grandchildren, Kriscynda, Jimmy, Braden, Allison, and Preston; a brother, Bill Daugherty, California; a niece, Shirley Snider, Oldfield; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ellis and Wilburn; and two sisters, Zelma and Elois. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Sterling, Shannon Eugene 15 May 1972 - 15 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1

[Note: Son of Eddie & Linda Sue (Ross) Sterling]

Shannon Eugene Sterling, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Sterling, of Route 2, Nixa, died at birth at 1:16 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four brothers, David, Mike, Mark and Mitch, all of the home and one sister, Angela of the home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Helen Sterling, Springfield and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ross, Nixa. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Linden Cemetery. The Rev. Galen Bare officiated, and Klingner was in charge.

Steuart, Lelia (Neill) 21 Sep 1874 - 25 Apr 1944 CCR 4 May 1944 p4

[Note: Daughter of William B. & Martha (Crawford) Neill; married 23 Nov 1893 Dr. Robert Arthur Steuart 24 Nov 1866 - 4 Jan 1947; surname spelling from tombstones]

Lelia Neill, daughter of Wm. B. and Martha Crawford Neill, was born at Bardstown, Ky., Sept. 21, 1874, and died April 25, 1944, at the age of 69 years, seven months and four days. She was united in marriage to Robert A. Stewart on Nov. 23, 1893. To this union were born four children. One, Hugh Landon Stewart, preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Dr. R.A. Stewart, two daughters, Bertha Freeman and Mabel Case, and one son, Robert A. Stewart Jr., also a brother, Matt Neill. Services were at 2:00 Sunday afternoon at the Billings Baptist Church with Rev. William Skasick officiating. Burial was made at Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the Wallace Funeral Home. Dr. and Mrs. Stewart are former residents of Billings and have lived at Washburn, Mo., for the past few years. Dr. Stewart at the time of his wife’s death being a victim of paralysis was unable to attend the funeral.

Steury, Lillie (McCollum) 13 Sep 1902 - 3 Jul 2004 SN-L 10 Jul 2004

[Note: Daughter of Tom & Ida ( ) McCollum; married Frank Steury]

Lillie McCollum Steury passed away at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City, Mo., on July 3, 2004, with her grandson, Lewis Bunch, at her side. She was the widow of Frank Steury and the daughter of Tom and Ida McCollum, and sister of Alice McCollum Brasfield. All four preceded her in death. Lillie was born on Sept. 13, 1902, in Doniphan, Mo., moving to Springfield at an early age. She spent her 101 years of life accomplishing many things that have touched many people. Lillie was a founder and past president of the Missouri Extension Homemakers Association, a founder of the Greene County Women's Extension Club, a founder of 4-H scholarships for youth, a founder and past president of the Greene County Farm Bureau, a founder of the Greene County Library, a founder of the Missouri County Home Economics Clubs, a 4-H Leader for sixty years, and an active fundraiser for many community organizations. Lillie also served multiple appointments as a member of the State of Missouri Library Board. These appointments were made by three Missouri governors. She also helped pass a bill through the Missouri Legislature for the first Library Bookmobiles for Southwestern Missouri and she also chaired the founder's committee of the Greene County Library, and later was appointed to chair the Southwest Missouri Regional Library Board Commission. However, 4-H, Home Economics and children were what Lillie loved most. Many called her "Dede" and in the 1980s, Lillie McCollum Steury and other Missouri Extension Homemakers Association women planned a self-sustaining dorm for young women desiring a home economics education at the University of Missouri. When, after years of serving its purpose, the house was sold, the assets from the sale were converted into a scholarship for students, thus creating the Lillie McCollum Steury/Campbell-Harrison Scholarship. Lillie was a charter member of the Will Rogers Indian Club and this club and its members were a very important part of her life, allowing her to honor her Cherokee heritage. Lillie served as Princess of their Pow Wow and in 1996 was honored and known as "Beloved Woman." Lillie is survived by one daughter, Alice Steury Bunch, Portland, Ore.; four grandchildren, Lewis Paul Bunch, Kansas City, Mo., Rebecca Alice Bunch Bolen, Beverly, Wash., David Thomas Bunch, and Sharon Sue Bunch Jones, both living in Portland, Ore.; six great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. A graveside ceremony will be held in Maple Park Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2004. Arrangements are under the care of the KlingerCope Family Funeral Home. There will be no formal visitation, but those wishing to pay their respects to Lillie may do so today from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Klinger-Cope Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Lillie McCollum Steury/Campbell Harrison Scholarship, c/o University of Missouri, 113 Gwynn Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, or to Greene County 4-H, or to the Greene County Library.

Steury, Peter 22 Nov 1846 - 11 Sep 1918 CCR 13 Sep 1918 p1

[Note: Son of Peter & Barbra (Meyers) Steury; married 1878 Annie Jan 1859 - ?; MO DC index misreads his name as Sturmy]

Uncle Peter Steury, for many years a resident of Ozark, died at his home in Ozark at 4:00 o’clock a.m. Wednesday morning, aged 71 years, 9 months and 19 days. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Conducted by Rev. L. H. Maples of the Baptist church, followed by interment in the Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield. Mr. Steury had been in failing health for some time and in the latter part of June was stricken with what appeared to be paralysis from which he never recovered but gradually grew weaker till the end came. He is survived by the widow and two children. Mr. George Steury of Springfield and Mrs. Barbara Dykes of Ozark; also two brothers living in Springfield.

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Steury, Peter 22 Nov 1846 - 11 Sep 1918 CCR 13 Sep 1918 p1

Messrs. John and Rudolph Steury were down from Springfield Wednesday assisting in the funeral arrangements of their brother, Uncle Peter Steury.

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Steury, Peter 22 Nov 1846 - 11 Sep 1918 CCR 20 Sep 1918

Card of Thanks

We desire to express our thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Annie Steury and children.

Stevens, Beryl Star (Jones) 12 Feb 1909 – 17 Oct 1995 CCH-N 25 Oct 1995

[Note: Daughter of George Thomas & Bertha Bell (Norris) Jones; married 6 Apr 1935 Henry Delmar Stevens 1 Nov 1904 - 1 Jan 1983]

Beryl Star Stevens, 86, Garrison, died at 12:55 a.m, Thursday, October 17, 1995 in Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield. Beryl was born Feb. 12, 1909, in Garrison, Mo., the daughter of George and Bertha Norris Jones. She was united in marriage to Delmar Stevens on April 6, 1935, who preceded her in death Jan. 1, 1983. She was a lifelong resident of Garrison, and a member of the Garrison Baptist Church. She was a loving mother who dedicated her life to raising her family. Also preceding her in death are her parents, one brother, and four sisters, and a son-in-law, Dillard Maggard. Survivors: Three sons and their wives, Jerry and Pat, Carl and Vickie, all of Garrison, Gene and Louise, Sparta; two daughters, Donna Walker, and her husband, Bill, Baton Rouge, La., Ruth Maggard, Rogersville; one sister, Pearl Peace, Selah, Wash.; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, 1995, in Garrison Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Thompson, and David Owings officiating. Burial followed in the Garrison Cemetery, under direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the funeral home.

Stevens, Beulah G. (Magers) 28 Dec 1907 - 17 Jul 1931 CCR 23 Jul 1931 p1

[Note: Daughter of Jesse & ? (Kremer) Magers; married Henry Delmer Stevens 1 Nov 1904 - 1 Jan 1983]

Mrs. Beulah Stevens aged 23 years, died in the Springfield Baptist Hospital, July 17. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, father, mother, and other relatives. Funeral services were held on July 18, at the church at Garrison, at 2:30 pm, by Rev. Elvie, with burial in the Garrison cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.

Stevens, Charley 16 Mar 1911 -27 May 1970 CCR 4 Jun 1970 p8

[Note: Son of Squire Austin & Emma (Hall) Garrison; married 30 Jul 1936 Mary Mitchell ]

Charley Stevens, 59, of Garrison, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at his home. A native of Garrison, Mr. Stevens was a former resident of Augusta, Kan. where he was a machinist. He returned to Garrison in 1968 due to ill health. Surviving are his wife, Mary; one son, Thomas Stevens of Ozark; three daughters, Miss Mary Kay Stevens of the home, Mrs. Zelda Mae Jones , Garrison, Mrs. Cleta Parnell, Walnut Shade; two brothers, Clyde and Cecil, both of Augusta, Kan.; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Garrison Baptist Church. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Stevens, Connie Carolyn 8 Mar 1956 - 5 Sep 1962 CCR 13 Sep 1962 p1

[Note: Daughter of Richard & ? (Fletcher) Stevens

Connie Carolyn Stevens, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stevens of Springfield, died Sept. 6 at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kan. She had been ill since birth. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Garrison Union Church, with burial in the Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors besides her parents are two sisters, Sheri Lynn and Debra Kay of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Stevens of Garrison; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Etta M. Fletcher of Wichita.

Stevens, Edna Maria 8 Feb 1902 - 7 May 1989 NE 11 May 1989

Edna Maria Stevens, 87, Republic, formerly of Springfield, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7 in Republic Park Care Center following a long illness. Mrs. Stevens was born in Clever and later moved to Springfield. She was a member of High Street Baptist Church and a former employee of John's Fashions, Springfield. Survivors include a sister, Estella Epperson, Tulsa, Okla.; a grandchild; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 10 at) Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.

Stevens, Elizabeth Jane “Eliza“ (Fulkerson) Stevens Stinnett 23 Jun 1849 - 11 Jan 1934 CCR 18 Jan 1934 p5

[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Nancy (Kinchelo) Fulkerson; married 16 Nov 1865 Francis Marion Stevens 26 Dec 1839 - 1 Mar 1910; married Stinnett - apparently resumed name Stevens later]

Elizabeth Jane Fulkerson was born June 23, 1849, and died on Jan. 11, 1934, aged 84 years, 6 months and 18 days. She was married to Francis M. Stevens, Nov. 16, 1865, who preceded her in death on March 1, 1910. To their union six children were born, five of whom survive: J.W. Stevens and Nattie Shipman of Sparta; Amanda Brown of Glendale, Arizona; Mollie Mitchell of Sand Point, Idaho; and Ettie Smith of Craig, MT; Idia Stevens died at the age of four years. She also leaves two sisters, Sarah Ann Nelson and Mollie Jones of Garrison. She was converted at the age of 13 and lived a Christian life until death. Funeral services were at the Baptist Church in Sparta with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in the Sparta cemetery under the direction of Rathbun & Chaffin.

Stevens, Emma (Ball) 10 Oct 1877 - 30 Jan 1960 CCR 11 Feb 1960 p4

[Note: Daughter of J. H. & Rebecca( ) Ball; Widow of Austin Stevens]

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Stevens, 82, who died Saturday, Jan. 30 at her home in Augusta, Kan., were held Monday, Feb. 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Stevens was a member of the Christian Church. She resided in the Garrison and Chadwick communities most of her life until going to Kansas 30 years ago. Survivors include five sons, Roy Stevens, Lee Stevens, Clell Stevens and Cecil Stevens, all of Augusta, Kan. and Charley Stevens of Wichita, Kan; and 29 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, one in infancy and Bill Stevens, who passed away in 1953 and her husband in 1911.

Stevens, Francis Marion Mar 1882 - 20 Feb 1966 CCR 24 Feb 1966 p1

[Note: Son of Henry Isaac & Elizabeth (Skaggs) Stevens; married 15 Feb 1903 Montie Mozella Black 7 Sep 1882 - 27 Jun 1927; Marion Francis on tombstone]

Marion Stevens, 83, Chadwick, died at noon Sunday in his home after and apparent heart attack. Mr. Stevens had lived in the Garrison community most of his life, moving to Chadwick in 1954. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Erma Rowland, Branson, Mrs. Pauline Beasley, Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Pearl Mitchell, Chadwick; four sons, Clell and Elba, both of Yakima, Wash., Wilbur, Tillamook, Ore., and Clifton, Lindsey, Calif.; a brother, John, Garrison; and 41 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Garrison Baptist Church. The Rev. Donald Mabe will officiate, and burial will be in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Stevens, Gary L. 27 Jun 1940 - 7 Jul 1979 SN-L 14 Jun 2007

[Note: Son of Joe & Helen (Serber) Stevens; married 7 Jul 1979 Donna L. Harris]

Gary L. Stevens, 66, Nixa, passed away at 9:01 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Cox Walnut Lawn, Springfield. He was born June 27, 1940, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the only child of the late Joe and Helen (Serber) Stevens. He was united in marriage on July 7, 1979, in Homer, Nebraska, to Donna L. Harris. Gary attended the University of Nebraska and was an avid Corn Huskers fan. He worked in various business' during his life, including purchasing director with Edward Hines Lumber in Council Bluff, Iowa, owner of Stevens' Tastee Inn and Out Restaurant, in Sioux City, Iowa, he worked in the Springfield, Mo., area for K-Mac Ent. (Taco Bell) and was owner of Tropik Sun Fruit and Nut in the Battlefield Mall. He was a member of Campbell United Methodist Church, Springfield, Landmark Masonic Lodge No. 103, and the Scottish Rite Bodies, Sioux City, Iowa, and Who Who Lumber Association. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He is survived by his wife Donna; two sons, Sean Stevens, Albuquerque, N.M., and Mark Stevens, Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Shannon Stevens, Omaha, Neb.; his adopted Danish daughter, Liselotte Anderson, Copenhagen, Denmark; four grandchildren and many, many friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Inurnment will follow in Omaha Valley Cemetery, Homer, Neb., at a later date. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2007, with a prayer service following at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 601 St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO 65806.

Stevens, Helen 17 Jul 1931 - 17 Jul 1931 CCR 23 Jul 1931 p1

[Note: Daughter of Henry Delmar & Beulah G. (Magers) Stevens]

Helen Stevens, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Stevens; died July 17. Funeral services were held July 18, 1931, at 2:30 pm, by Rev. Elvie, in the church at Garrison, with burial in Garrison cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin.

Stevens, Henry Burrell 14 Jan 1903 - 5 Aug 1983 OH 11 Aug 1983 p8

[Note: Son of Jason S. & Sarah Caledonia "Callie"(Nelson) Stevens; married Mary E. Workman 22 Feb 1902 - 15 Oct 1991]

Services for H. Burrel Stevens, 80, Garrison, were held Aug. 5 at Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. Vernon Fuller and Cliff Bryant officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery. Mr. Stevens died Aug 3 at Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson after a short illness. A lifelong resident of the Garrison community, Mr. Stevens was a retired farmer. He worked for Silver Dollar City many years as a stagecoach driver and molasses maker. Survivors include his wife, Mary E.; four sons, Richard, Wichita, Kan,. and Douglas, Wayne and Ray, all of Bradleyville; four daughters,. Mrs. Hester Silvey and Mrs. Ada Clark, both of Bradleyville, Mrs. Louise Williams, Kissee Mills and Mrs. Marie Day, Chadwick; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Scott and Mrs. Opal Jones, both of Chadwick; 36 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

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Stevens, Henry Burrell 14 Jan 1903 - 5 Aug 1983 OH 18 Aug 1983 pB10

Card of Thanks

The Burrel Stevens family wished to express their thanks to everyone for their concern, sympathy, prayers, food, flowers and visits at Burrel’s death and since, A special thanks to the doctors and staff of Branson Hospital, Harris Funeral Home, Vernon Fuller and Cliff Bryant for the services, singers Boone Hodges and Paulette Combs, gravediggers, Louie, Bill and Randy Guerin, The Burrel Stevens family. 31-1tc

Stevens, Henry Delmar 1 Nov 1904 - 1 Jan 1983 OH 13 Jan 1983 pB8

[Note: married Beulah G. Magers 28 Dec 1907 - 17 Jul 1931[

Card of Thanks

The family of Delmar Stevens would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers, cards, prayers and all the other acts of kindness shown at his death. A special thanks to the Harris Funeral Home and the Rev. Carol Thompson The Delmar Stevens Family 52-1tp

Stevens, Infant 3 Mar 1935 - 3 Mar 1935 CCR 7 Mar 1935 p8

[Note: Infant of Clell & Lola Mae (Hobbs) Stevens]

Lola Mae Hobbs was born May 19, 1910. She departed this life on March 3, 1935. She was united in marriage to Clell Stevens on July 22, 1929. To this union were born three children, Max, aged 4; Jackie aged 2, and the infant, who entered death with its mother. She was converted and baptized into the Baptist church two years ago. She leaves to mourn her departure the husband, Clell Stevens, the two small children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Hobbs of Swan, three brothers, Dan of Cassville, Emmitt of Los Angeles, and Thomas of Swan; six sisters, Mrs. Etta Jones of Garrison, Mrs. Pearl Matthews of Swan, Mrs. Retta Case of Eldorado, Kansas, Mrs. Nola Warren of Swan, Mrs. Fern Wood of Ozark and Mrs. Golda Floyd of Yakima, Wash. One sister has preceded her in death. She also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held for this mother and babe on March 5 at 2:30 o’clock in the church at Garrison with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was made in the Garrison cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.

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Stevens, Lola Mae (Hobbs) 19 May 1910 - 3 Mar 1935 CCR 7 Mar 1935 p8

[Note: Daughter of L. Daw & Alice (Caudle) Hobbs; married 22 Jul 1929 Clell Stevens; DC gives father‘s first name as Dail or Daid]

Stevens, Jerry Marvin 8 Jul 1938 - 28 Jan 1996 CCH-N 31 Jan 1996 [CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 (SIC)]

[Note: Son of Delmar & Beryl (Jones) Stevens; married 17 Jan 1957 Shirley Jean Hursh; married 19 May 1981 Patricia Jo Fuller]

Jerry Marvin Stevens, 57, Garrison, passed away at 1:00 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, 1996, in Cox Medical Center South. Jerry was born July 8, 1938 in Garrison the son of Delmar and Beryl Jones Stevens. He was self-employed cutting and selling timber. He was married to Patricia Jo Fuller on May 19, 1981 in Sparta, Mo. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting a variety of game and fishing. He is preceded in death by: his parents; and one son, Terry Stevens, in 1975. Survivors include: his wife, Patty, Garrison; three sons, Kerry Stevens and his wife, Cindy, and Tim Stevens, all of Rogersville, and Raymond Stevens and his wife, Misty, Garrison; two daughters, Jennifer Mitchell and her husband, Dan, and Ashley Stevens, all of Garrison; two brothers, Gene Stevens and his wife, Louise, Sparta, Carl Stevens and his wife, Vicki, Garrison; two sisters, Donna Walker, Baton Rouge, La., and Ruth Maggard, Rogersville; one special nephew, Jimmy Stevens; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., today, Jan. 31,1996, in the Chadwick Baptist Temple with the Rev. Jerry Loveland officiating. Burial will follow in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was from 7 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.

Stevens, John 21 Jul 1944 - 27 Mar 2006 SN-L 30 Mar 2006

[Note: Son of William Henry & Mary Kathryne (Cooley) Stevens; married 21 Jul 1964 Imogene Day]

John Stevens, 61, of Springfield passed away March 27, 2006, in his home. He was born July 21, 1944, to William Henry Stevens and Mary Kathryne Cooley in Chadwick, Mo. July 21, 1964, he married Imogene Day and moved to Springfield where three daughters were born. He worked at 3M for several years. John gave his life to the Lord in 2001 and lived his life full of God's miraculous power. He attended Good News Worship Center where he had many friends and family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at the lake. His five grandchildren were the light of his life. He was preceded in death by his father and three brothers, William, Paul and Phil Stevens. His survivors include his wife, Imogene; mother, Kathryne; daughters, Tammie Stevens, Debbie Fetters and Teresa Williams; five grandchildren, Bradley, Lacie, Jessica, Samera and Trinity; two sisters, Carolyn Holland and Judy Spillers; and one brother, Kenny Stevens. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.