Wood, Danny Ray 2 Aug 1953 - 20 Jul 2008 SN-L 31 Jul 2008 & CCH-N 6 Aug 2008 & CCH-N 13 Aug 2008
[Note: Son of Donald Ray & Billie June (Bostic) Wood; married Betty Jo; married Kim]
Danny Ray Wood, 54, Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Ozark, passed away in his home Sunday, July 20, 2008, after losing his bravely fought battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1953, to Donald Ray and Billie June (Bostic) Wood. In 1991, Dan began his career at University of Missouri campus as an employee for the Environmental Health and Safety Department. Eight years later in 1999, he transferred to University of Missouri Health Care as Safety Coordinator and held this position until his death. Dan was actively involved in safety, hazardous materials, waste and emergency preparedness programs for the entire health system. Better known to employees as "Safety Dan” he was responsible for introducing programs to protect the facilities, people and equipment of University of Missouri Health Care. For several years, Dan was also involved in community emergency planning. Dan was a very loyal employee and extremely dedicated to his job. He will be greatly missed. Dan is survived by his wife, Kim of Columbia; his mother, Billie Wood of Ozark; two sons, Clint Wood and wife Stacy of Nixa, Travis Wood and wife Paula of Ozark; a step-son, Paul Durr and wife Kalyn of Grinnell, Iowa; a sister, Connie Thompson and husband Merlin of Brown City, Michigan; a brother, Roy Steven Wood of Ozark; three grandchildren, Ryan, Aimee and Noah Wood and three additional grandchildren. Dan is also survived by several nieces, nephews, Gary and wife Lisa, Carol Ann, Brandon, Michael and Emma Thompson all of Michigan; and Elijah Wood of Ozark; the mother of his children Betty Jo Snyder; other caring relatives, many co-workers and good friends. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Donald Ray Wood. All friends, relatives and acquaintances are invited to a Celebration of Life memorial service for Dan on Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 1 p.m., in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Reverend Frank Bostic and Pastor Jimmy Harriss will be officiating and Dan will be laid to rest in Weaver Cemetery, beside his father. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to St. Jude's Children's Hospital for Cancer Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Wood, Donald Ray 24 Jun 1928-29 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Emanuel & Fern (Hobbs) Wood; married 22 Dec 1947 Billie June Bostic]
Donald Ray Wood, 65, Ozark, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 1994 at Cox Medical Center South. He was born June 24, 1928 in Ozark and was the son of Emanuel and Fern Hobbs Wood. On Dec. 22, 1947, he was united in marriage to Billie June Bostic. They soon built their home on 10th Avenue, where the family has lived ever since. Before retiring, Mr. Wood was employed by Chaffin Funeral Home and late Harris Funeral Home. A long-time area musician, he lately enjoyed playing for area nursing homes and senior citizen centers. He was a member of Ozark Christian Church. He also was a member of Friend Masonic Lodge #352, Ozark and Ozark Chapter #98 O.E.S. His father, Emanuel, preceded him in death in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Billie; his mother, Fern Wood, Ozark; three children, Connie Sue Thompson and her husband, Merlin, Brown City, Michigan, Dan Wood and his wife, Kim, Columbia, and Roy Steven Wood, Ozark; two brothers, William Rex Wood, Ozark; and Robert Bee Wood; and a great-granddaughter, Carolann Thompson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Frank Bostic officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery.
Wood, Edna M. (Addis) 13 Jul 1898 - 26 Dec 2003 CCH-N 7 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Albert L. & Mary M. (Huff) Addis; married 30 Sep 1922 Archie Carl Wood]
Edna M. Wood, 105, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn, Ind. She was born July 13, 1898 in Noble Township, Noble County, to Albert L. and Mary M. (Huff) Addis. She married Archie Carl Wood on Sept. 30, 1922. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sons, Richard A. Milton, and Leroy and David J. Wood; one step-son, John Wood; two step-daughters and a son-in-law, Carroll and Goldie Goldwood, and Martha Wood; a brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Marie Addis; two sisters and brothers-in law, Ervin and Lucille DeCamp and Dale and Mabel Guthrie; and seven grandchildren. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Martha L. Wood of Kimmell; three daughters and sons-in-law, Howard and Ruth Nedwed, Sun Valley, Calif., Robert and Mary Wolfe, Waterloo, Jack and Bess Study of Ozark, and a daughter-in-law, Hilda Wood of Tekonsha, Mich.; 26 grandchildren, and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, in Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam, with Rev. Eric Stoops officiating. Arrangements were handled by Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Memorials are to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Wood, Edward Lyle 1905 - 28 Feb 1968 CCR 7 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: married Berta Lee]
A resident and city council member of Billings, Edward Lyle Wood, 62, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the University of Missouri Medical Center of Columbia, Mr. Wood had been ill about six months. Mr. Wood had been an employee of Empire District Electric Company the past 21 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Billings and a member of the Billings Lions Club. A native of Galena, Kan., he moved from Baxter Springs, Kan. to Billings in 1963. Survivors include his wife, Berta Lee, of the Billings Home; one son, Lyle, Baxter Springs; and one daughter, Mrs. Linda Ann Goodrich. Miami, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Baxter Springs, with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson and the Rev. Jacob Jernigan officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery at Joplin, under direction of Purdy of Baxter Springs.
Wood, Elsie (Cross) 10 Sep 1908 - 3 Jan 1983 OH 13 Jan 1983 p8
[Note: married Virgil Wood]
Services for Elsie Wood, 74, Willard, were held Jan. 8 at Butler Chapel in Bolivar with the Rev. Leonard G. Cranor officiating. Burial was in Slagle Cemetery. Mrs. Park died Jan. 3 in Park Central Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. Survivors include her husband, Virgil; one son, Charles J. Cross, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Eslean Cheatham, Willard; three brothers, Harry Cross, Pleasant Hope, Noah Cross, Morrisville, and Nolan Cross, Sparta; and two grandchildren.
Wood, Emanuel 15 Mar 1900 - 10 Oct 1981 OH 15 Oct 1981 p11
[Note: Son of ? & Matilda (Essary) Wood; married Fern Hobbs 6 Jun 1906 - 9 Jun 1997]
Services for Emanuel Wood, 81, Ozark, were held Oct. 12 in Harris Chapel with Walter Brown officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. Mr. Wood died Oct. 10 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after along illness. A Taney County native, he had lived in Ozark since 1923. He was a retired farmer and antique dealer. He was one of the first country musicians in Silver Dollar City. His record, “I’m Old, but I’m Awfully Tough” sponsored by Missouri Friends of Folk Arts, is in many libraries. He operated Ozark Opry in Ozark for 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Fern; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Hermilla, Springfield; three sons, Rex and Ray, both of Ozark and Robert, Wichita, Kan.; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Wood, Fern (Hobbs) 6 Jun 1906 – 9 Jun 1997 CCH-N 14 June 1997
[Note: Daughter of Lorenzo & Alice (Caudle) Hobbs; married 29 Dec 1922 Emanuel Wood 15 Mar 1900 - Oct 1981]
Fern Wood, 91, Ozark, died Monday, June 9, 1997, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born June 6, 1906, in a log home near Bradleyville, and was the daughter of Lorenzo and Alice (Caudle) Hobbs. She was one of eleven children and attended Middleton and Roller rural schools in Taney County. On December 29, 1922, she married Emanuel Wood and had lived in Ozark since that time. Years ago Fern worked in a local tomato canning factory. She always canned fruits and vegetables grown in her garden, and was a seamstress for the family. Her life surrounded her family and caring for her children and grandchildren. There was always music in the home, and the family enjoyed singing and playing in the band they formed. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Rex Wood, Ozark and Robert Wood, St. Cloud, Florida; a daughter, Thelma Wood Hermilla, Springfield; four granddaughters, Emmale Fern Wood Griffith, Cyrillus Wood, Margaret Wood Broughton, and Connie Wood Thompson; four grandsons, Steve Wood, Gary Wood, Dan Wood, and Nelson David Hermilla; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Golda Floyd, Yakima, Washington; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Emanuel, on October 10, 1981; a son, Donald Ray Wood; a grandson, Monte Wood; a granddaughter, Jeannie Wood Moore; brothers and sisters, Rebecca Pearl Matthews, Daniel Hobbs, Emmitt Hobbs, Nola Hobbs Warren, Annie Hobbs, Tom Hobbs, Etta Stevens, Lola Stevens, and an infant brother. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 15, in Adams Funeral Home. Ozark, with Pastor Robert Cornelisse officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Ozark. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Wood, Frederick “Mike” 6 Apr 1957 - 27 Jun 2009 SN-L 29 Jun 2009 & SN-L 30 Jun 2009
[Note: Son of Mearle & Margaret ( ) Wood; married Karen]
Frederick "Mike" Wood, 52, lost his battle with cancer on June 27, 2009. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Williamsport, Pa., to Mearle and Margaret Wood. Mike worked for the City of Republic for 19 years, where he served the community with pride. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and was also a huge fan of the band, Rascal Flatts. He was preceded in death by his father, Mearle, and brother, Doug. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Karen; his mother, Margaret; a brother and his wife, Tim and Gina Wood, all from Billings, Mo.; a son, Joey and his fiancée Michelle, Nixa, Mo.; and Mindy, his loving and playful beagle. He also leaves behind so many supportive friends and family. A Celebration of Mike's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 in Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.meadors funeralhome.com
Wood, Henrietta (Collins) 13 Aug 1912 - 6 Feb 2004 SN-L 8 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Horace P. & Daisy Belle (McGinness) Collins; married 6 Jun 1943 George F. Wood d 15 Nov 1983]
Henrietta Wood, age 91, of Springfield, died at 8:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, in ManorCare. She was born Aug. 13, 1912, in Selmore, Mo., to Horace P. and Daisy Belle McGinness Collins. She was married to George F. Wood June 6, 1943, and he preceded her in death Nov. 15, 1983. They retired to Springfield over 30 years ago from Carthage, Mo. Henrietta was a former employee and longterm volunteer for the American Red Cross. She was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons, George Wood and wife Kay Graff, of Springfield, and Bill Wood of Cumming, Ga.; one daughter, Weltha Wood of Tulsa, Okla.; and six grandchildren, Stanley, Roy, Alice, Jim, Patrick and Jennifer Wood. She also had seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the Rev. Gary Hay officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, 1211 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Wood, Infant Daughter 4 Jun 1934 - 25 Jun 1934 CCR 28 Jun 1934 p1
[Note: Daughter of A. & Ardith Lucile (Cranfield) Wood]
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wood died at their home in Ozark Monday, June 25. Burial was made Tuesday in the City Cemetery under the direction of B.C. Klepper.
Wood, Loyd Earl 13 Jun 1915 - 28 Jan 2002 CCH-N 13 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Albert & Clara May (Brown) Wood; married 20 Dec 1946 Rita Meek 21 Jun 1910 - 16 Oct 2001]
Loyd Earl Wood, 86, of Ozark. passed away Jan. 28, 2002, in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born June 13, 1915, in Wentworth, the son of Albert and Clara May (Brown) Wood. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 22 years of service. During World War II he became a prisoner of war. He was a member of Ozark V F. W. Post 7628 and American Legion Post 639 in Springfield. On Dec. 20, 1946, he and his wife, Rita, were married. She preceded him in death on Oct. 16, 2001 Wood was a member of Riverside Church of Christ, in Ozark. Survivors include: His stepdaughter, Marjorie Green and her husband, Alfred, Mannford, Okla.; two step-grandchildren, Linda Graham, Mannford, Okla. and Janice Trussell and her husband, Tommy, Petal, Miss.; a sister, Mildred Lewis, Ashland, Ore.; two half-sisters, Lois Blevins, Aurora and Marion Chamberlain, Republic; six step-great-grandchildren; seven step-great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Jan. 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with James Baysinger officiating. A graveside service was held Feb. l , in Jennings Cemetery, Jennings, Okla., with Jack Hill officiating.
Wood, Mabel (Cosby) 15 Jun 1894 -2 Jul 1927 CCR 7 Jul 1927 p1
[Note: Daughter of D. P. & Susan J. (Jones ) Cosby; married Mar 1919 F. O. Wood]
Mabel Cosby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Cosby was born near Rogersville June 15th, 1894. She passed away July 2nd at the home of her sister, Mrs. John W. Bostic of this city. She was married to F. O. Wood in March of 1919. To this union were born two children, Emma Edith, aged 7 years and Kenneth Lee, aged 4 years. Their home was in Maude, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Wood was brought here several weeks ago in pores the change would help her recuperate. Funeral services were held at the Harmony Baptist church conducted by Rev. J. J. Parten with burial in the Smith cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin.
Wood, Marcella (Keltner) 25 Feb 1917 - 14 Jan 2008 AdamsFH & CCH-N 23 Jan 2008
[Note: Daughter of John Halbert & Carrie Blanche (Mitchell) Keltner; married 10 May 1936 Russell B. Wood 12 Dec 1913 – 13 Nov 1995]
Marcella Keltner Wood, age 90, of Nixa, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008. She was born February 25, 1917 in Nixa, the only child of John Halbert Keltner and Carrie Blanche (Mitchell) Keltner. She was united in marriage to Russell B. Wood in 1936. She continued to live in Nixa until entering Primrose Place in 2000. During her working career Mrs. Wood served as a postal clerk for thirteen years and as a dental assistant for five years. She served as organist for the First Baptist Church in Nixa for over twenty years, and was most recently a member of Calvary Bible Church. Mrs. Wood was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was fun loving, always generous to others, and able to maintain elegance as a lady. Survivors include: Two children, Judith Diane Martin and husband Robert, Nixa, and William Halbert Wood and wife, Lyn Marie, Kansas City; four grandchildren and their spouses, Trevor and Tisha Martin, Tiffany and Travis Harris, Grant and Emma Wood, and Gavin and Andrea Wood; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, in 1995, a grandson, Kevin Martin, and her parents. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, January 18, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Kevin Martin Scholarship Fund, in care of Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, MO 65714.
Wood, Marshall 12 Mar 1893 - 5 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Rose Zetta Doss 8 Jan 1891 - 19 Nov 1942 m/1 Daugherty]
OZARK - Marshall Wood, 84, Rogersville, died Sunday at 9:15 p.m. in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Wood was a longtime resident of Rogersville and was a stock and grain farmer. Survivors include his wife, Zetta; a step-son, Bill Daugherty, Gilroy, Calif; two step-daughters, Mrs. Zelma Harris, Kansas City and Mrs. Juanita Sterling, Springfield; and 17 step grandchildren.. Services will be Thursday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Adams Chapel with the Rev. Bob Dasal officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
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Wood, Marshall 12 Mar 1893 - 5 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p8
We would like to thank all the many friends and neighbors, for all the kindness they showed us in the loss of our loved one, Marshall Wood. The food, flowers, visits, prayers and many acts of kindness was appreciated as such. A special thanks to Thelma and Dean Adams. The Christian love and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. They did so many things to help us and ease our sorrow. May the lord bless them and each of you. Zetta Wood and Family.
Wood, Emily Matilda (Essary) 12 Jan 1867 - 13 Apr 1964 CCR 16 Apr 1964 p3
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Jackson “Jack“ & Cassandra Lea (Deckard) Essary; married Thomas Wilson Wood]
Mrs. Matilda Wood, 97, died at her home at 8:35 a.m. Monday. A resident of Ozark 41 years, she was a Civil War widow. Surviving are two sons, Emmanuel, Ozark and McKinley, Oxnard, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Barnett and Mrs. Sally Church, both of Springfield and Mrs. Melvina Bunyon, Pratt, Kan.; two brothers, Adam Essary, Springfield and Bradford Essary, Maryville, Calif.; 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Harris Chapel. Elder Paul Penno officiated, and burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Wood, Max Alan 28 May 1941 - 4 Mar 2012 SN-L 7 Mar 2012
[Note: Son of Etzel & Alice (Posey) Wood; married Norma]
Max Wood, 70, Ozark. Arrangements: Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
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Wood, Max Alan 28 May 1941 - 4 Mar 2012 ClinkingbeardFH
Max Alan Wood, 70 years, departed from the arms of his loving family into the arms of Jesus on March 4, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO with his family by his side. Max was born May 28, 1941 in Ava, MO to Etzel and Alice (Posey) Wood. Max was married to Norma Buchanan on May 28, 1958. They had 53 wonderful years together. Max retired from Missouri State University in 2000 after 31 years of service. Max enjoyed retirement doing what he liked the most which included fishing, spending time outdoors, riding horses, following his wife to Branson and spending as much times as he could with his family. He was Director of Auxiliary Services where he was in charge of the Bookstore, Vending, Merchandising and Food Service. He was inducted onto the Wall of Fame at MSU in 2006 for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the University. Max served in the Army from 1962 to 1965. He was a Deacon at Eastside General Baptist Church from 1987 to his death. Max was well known for his smile, his firm hand shake, his integrity and honesty and most of all his love for his family, friends and church. Max was preceded in death by his parents, Etzel and Alice. His loves were his wife, Norma Wood, Ozark, MO, two children, Tonya Anderson & husband, Brad, Smyrna, TN and Matthew Alan Wood, Ozark, MO, two grandchildren, Trey Alan and Alexia Lynn Wood, Ozark, MO, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Max will be Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with burial in the Goodhope Cemetery, Ava, MO. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Roberts and Rev. Russell Sanders. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eastside General Baptist Church, 1606 N. Oak Grove, Springfield, MO 65803.
Wood, McKinley 4 Sep 1897 - 21 Jan 1980 OH 31 Jan 1980 pB5
[Note: Son of Thomas Wilson & Emily Matilda (Essary) Wood; married Victoria]
McKinley Wood, 83, Cornville, Ariz., brother of Emmanuel Wood of Ozark, died Jan. 21 in Cottonwood, Ariz. Cause of death was pneumonia with complications. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife, Victoria. Funeral services were held in Cottonwood.
Wood, Monte Robert 1 Dec 1956 - 4 Oct 1990 NN-E 18 Oct 1990
[Note: Son of Robert & Nita ( ) Wood; married Jenny]
Monte Robert Wood, 33, a longtime resident of Springfield, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 1990, in his home. He was born Dec. 1, 1956, in the Springfield Baptist Hospital. He spent his childhood in Ozark. He attended Ozark Elementary and High School and loved to fish, explore caves and hunt arrowheads. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged as a disabled veteran on July 23, 1976. He was an active member of the Mensa organization of Springfield. He is survived by his children, Dawnita, Sabrina, Jamie Lee and Crystal, all of Augusta, Kan., and Matthew and Ryan and their mother, Jenny Groh, Springfield; a father, Robert Wood, St. Cloud, Fla.; a mother and stepfather, Nita and Jerry Baker, Yuma, Ariz.; a brother, Verlin Jones, Savannah, Mo.; two sisters, Emmale Griffith, Yuma, Ariz., and Cyrillus and her husband, Jaimie Hanafin, Clever; grandparents Fern Wood, Ozark, and the Rev. Jesse and Pauline Hunt, Springfield; 15 nieces and nephews; four uncles; five aunts; two great-aunts; two great-uncles; 21 first cousins; and a host of other relatives and numerous friends. Graveside services were held Friday in National Cemetery, Springfield, with military rites by VFW Post 3404, VFW Post 963 and American Legion Post 676. Services were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Wood, Raymond Oscar 21 Feb 1924 - Jun 1978 OH 8 Jun 1978 p6
[Note: married Virginia]
MARIONVILLE - Services for Raymond Oscar Wood, 54, Marionville were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bradford-Surridge Chapel with the Rev. O. O. Best officiating. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Mr. Wood died Tuesday morning in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, after a short illness. He was employed at the Missouri Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; a son, Floyd, Marionville; a daughter, Mrs. Vivian Fuzzell, Ozark; three brothers, Dave and Bill, Bourbon and Roland, Leasburg; and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Strzelec, Seattle, Wash.
Wood, Ricky Vaughn 25 Oct 1954 - 20 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of ? & Helen (Bolin) Wood]
Graveside services for Ricky V. Wood, San Francisco, Calif., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Manley Cemetery, south of Springfield. Burial will be under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home. Mr. Wood, a musician, died Sunday in his home after a short illness. Springfield News-Leader, November 25 1988.
Wood, Rita Meek 21 Jun 1910 - 16 Oct 2001 CCH-N 24 Oct 2001
[Note: married Lloyd Earl Wood 13 Jun 1915 - 28 Jan 2002]
Rita Meek Wood, age 91, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark. Mrs. Wood was a homemaker and was a member of the Ozark V F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Church of Christ, attending the Riverside Road Church of Christ in Ozark. Survivors include: her husband, Lloyd E. Wood, presently residing in Ozark Riverview Manor, a daughter, Marjorie Green and her husband, Alfred, Mannford, Okla.; two grandchildren, Linda Graham, Mannford, Okla., and Janice Trussell and her husband Tommy, of Petal, Miss.; six great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Etta Lochary, Oilton, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 19 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Jim Baysinger officiating. Burial was in Jennings Cemetery in Jennings, Okla.
Wood, Rose Zetta (Doss) Daugherty 8 Jan 1891 - 19 Nov 1942 CCR 19 Nov 1942 p1
[Note: Daughter of of William D. & Minerva Jane (Woods) Doss; married ? Daughtery; married Marshall Wood 12 Mar 1893 - 5 Jun 1977]
Mrs. Marshall Wood, 51, died this morning at 4 o’clock at a Springfield hospital following several weeks illness. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Ozark Baptist church with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial will be in the Ozark cemetery under the direction of the Dunn Funeral Home of Springfield.
Wood, Russell B. 12 Dec 1913 – 13 Nov 1995 CCH-N 22 Nov 1995
[Note: Son of William Floyd & Clara Mae (Maupin) Wood; married 10 May 1936 Marcella Keltner 25 Feb 1917 - 14 Jan 2008]
Russell B. Wood, 81, passed away at 2:12 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, 1995, in St. Johns Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. Mr. Wood was born on Friday, Dec. 12, 1913, in Protem, Missouri, the son of William F. Wood and Clara Mae Maupin Wood. He was united in marriage May 10, 1936, in Nixa, Mo., to Marcella Keltner. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran where he served in Patton's Third Army, and was the recipient of three bronze stars. He was a rural mail carrier in Nixa, for over 32 years. He was a graduate of S.M.S.U. and was a school teacher and coach in Nixa Schools and was inducted into the Nixa Sports Hall of Fame in 1985. Russell was a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa, where he was a deacon and taught Sunday School for over 42 years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marcella; a son, W. Hal Wood and his wife, Lyn Marie, of Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Judith Martin and her husband, Bob, of Nixa, Mo.; two sisters, Edna Wasson, Nixa, and Vonda Bodanskie, of Springfield, Mo.; and one brother, Dr. Victor Wood, Nixa; four grandsons, Kevin and Trevor Martin, and Grant and Gavin Wood; a granddaughter, Tiffany Harris; a great-grandson. Drew; and a great-granddaughter, Nicole. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1995, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial followed in Payne Cemetery.
Wood, Samuel G. 1865 - 7 Aug 1941 CCR 14 Aug 1941 p1
[Note: Son of Henry & Adeline (Weatherman) Wood]
Samuel G. Wood, brother of Mrs. James Estep of Ozark, died last Thursday in Springfield. He was 75 years old and had been an attorney in Springfield since 1912. Funeral services were held Saturday in Klingner chapel. Wood came to Springfield from Taney County, opened an office on Commercial street, and remained there ever since. He was previously a state representative from Taney county.
Wood, Twyla Avonell (Harp) Antrim 19 Dec 1920 - 9 Feb 2009 SN-L 10 Feb 2009
[Note; Daughter of Clyde & Margaret ( ) Harp; married James Antrim; married Roy Wood]
Twyla Avonell Wood was born on December 19, 1920, to Clyde and Margaret Harp in Caney, Kansas. Twyla passed away on February 9, 2009, at Christian Health Care in Nixa, Missouri, after several years of illness. She and her family moved when she was a young child to Filer, Idaho where she graduated from high school. As a young adult, Twyla moved with her family to Lamar, Missouri. She worked for the Rural Electric Association in Lamar as a cashier for many years. While working there, Twyla met President Harry S. Truman. Many years later Twyla moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she married James Antrim. After his death, she moved to Springfield and worked at Beltone Hearing. A few years later she married Roy Wood and moved to Ava, Missouri until he passed away. At that time she returned to the Springfield area until her death. Twyla attended Highway Church of the Nazarene in Ava, First Church of the Nazarene in Springfield and was a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene in Springfield. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ, shopping, and playing Skipbow with her Sunday school friends. Twyla will always be remembered for her immaculate hair and dress. Twyla is survived by one sister, Juanita Branstine and brother-in-law, Donald; one niece, Dawn Woods and husband, Robert; one nephew, Bruce Branstine and wife, Debbie; one great niece, Mindy Caldwell and husband, Brett; one great nephew, Blake Branstine and wife, Erica; and two great-great nieces, Kylee and Jessica Branstine. She will be missed very much by her family, but now she is residing with her heavenly father. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Klingner Cope Family Home at White Chapel at 5234 W. State Hwy. EE (Division), Springfield. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at 2 p.m. in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Wood, William Floyd 23 Jan 1888 - 5 May 1964 CCR 7 May 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Columbia B. & Clara ( ) Wood; married Clara Mae Maupin 12 Apr 1887 - 19 Nov 1980]
A well-known Nixa businessman and civic leader, William Floyd Wood, 76, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield where he had been a patient for the past week. Born in Protem, Mr. Wood taught school and farmed until he became a Nixa merchant in 1919. He was an active businessman in Nixa until ill health forces his retirement in 1951. He was a member, teacher and deacon for several years in the First Baptist Church here. He was presented a 50-year services pin in 1962 by the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife, Clara M.; two daughters, Mrs. J. Milton Wasson, Nixa. and Mrs. Harry Bodanski, Springfield; two sons, Russell B. and Dr. Victor Wood of Nixa; two brothers, W. G. Wood,. Aurora and Charles I. Wood, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. W. D. Fine, Cedar Creek; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church at Nixa. The Rev. Kenneth Bandy and the Rev. Roscoe Harding will officiate, and burial will be in Delaware under direction of Harris
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 1964 in the margin.
Wood, William Frank “Bill” 25 Jan 1951 - 25 Sep 2008 SN-L 28 Sep 2008
[Note: Son of Richard E. & Norma Jean (Boyce) Wood; married Jeanie]
William Frank "Bill” Wood, son of Norma Jean (Boyce) Wood and the late Richard E. Wood, was born in Monett, Missouri on January 25, 1951, and passed away on September 25, 2008, in his home in Rogersville. At the time of his passing he was 57 years and 8 months of age. Bill grew up in the Springfield area and, after high school he went to college at Missouri Southern University. While in college he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served during the Vietnam War. Following his service he completed his education at SMSU. Bill worked in metal fabrication with Paul Mueller Company and then at Rose Metal Company before becoming a sales engineer at Custom Manufacturing and Polishing, Inc. where he worked for over 15 years. The kindness of his companies, owners and co-workers over the last several years were much appreciated. He loved to work with his hands and to put together models. Fishing and hunting were favorite activities, as well as watching his beloved Green Bay Packers. Bill was an avid reader and always had a book in his hands. He was a member of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church north of Buffalo, and he loved his Lord and Savior. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Dick; and a granddaughter, Abby Meiss. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie of the home; five daughters, Robyn Jackson of Ozark, Kristi Stagner of Nixa, Tammy Meiss of Willard, Karyn Mitchell of Republic, and Alaina Fox of Nixa; his mother, Jean Wood of Springfield; his sister, Monta Montgomery of Springfield; and 12 grandchildren. He also leaves other family members, including his nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as his church family and other friends who will all truly miss him. He was a beloved husband, father, PaPa and son. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2008, in the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at Missouri Veterans Cemetery on Monday, September 29, 2008, at 10 a.m. with Bro. Loren Dryer officiating. Music will be provided by Steve Crocker on the guitar and Joel Wren on bagpipes. Escorts will be Erik Jackson, Craig Stagner, Jeremy Mitchell, Geoff Meiss, James Fox, and Larry Taunt. Interment will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Springfield, Missouri, under the direction of the Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home of Buffalo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Association.
Wood, William L. 21 Jan 1918 - 11 Feb 2008 SN-L 15 Feb 2008
[Note: Son of William Andrew & Olive Bell (Clark) Wood; married 12 Mar 1960 Vera L. Fouch]
William L. Wood, 90, Strafford, Mo., passed away Monday, February 11, 2008, in Cox Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He was born in Tulsa, Okla., on January 21, 1918, to William Andrew Wood and Olive Bell (Clark) Wood. In July 1939, at the age of 21, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as Warrant Officer overseas with the 103rd Division, later serving the Army in other capacities. On March 12, 1960, he was united in marriage to Vera L. Fouch in Jackson Co., Mo. William retired from the Post Office in Kansas City after 35 years. He was the first to ride the train and deliver mail from Missouri into Kansas. William "Bill" was a very active person, belonging to the Ozark Genealogy Society as a charter member for 30 years; and belonging to the Sons of the American Revolution, other organizations, Lodge #608 and Eastern Star #471. He was working on SAR papers when he became ill. He and his wife Vera worked many wonderful hours together researching genealogy and helping other people with their searches. William was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vera, his parents and a grandson. He is survived by a son, William J. Wood Jr.; a grandson, Stacy Wood; and two granddaughters, Kelly Annette and Shannon Michelle; also great-grandchildren and three close families, Thomas and Becky Comstock, Josephine and Maria Hayes and Doris Gideon. A visitation will be held Sunday, February 17, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, 1635 N. Benton, Springfield, Mo. Graveside service will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 1 p.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in William's name. Online condolences may be made at www.klingner-cope.com.
Wood, Zetta F. (Adams) Daugherty 1891 - 5 Oct 1980 OH 16 Oct 1980 p9
[Note: married 2 Jul 1910 CCM Sebern W. Daugherty 20 Feb 1877 - 20 Oct 1959; married ? Wood; no SSDI found]
Services for Mrs. Zetta Daugherty Wood, 89, Rt. 2, Rogersville, were held Oct. 5 in the Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in the Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark. She was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ. Mrs. Wood died Oct. 2 in Cox Medical Center. Among those surviving are a son, Bill Daugherty, of Gilroy, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Zelma Harris of Kansas City, Mo and Mrs. Juanita Herling of Fair Play; 14 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
Woodall, Fred 31 Jul 1902 - 31 Dec 1980 OH 8 Jan 1981
[Note: Son of Marcus & Biddie (Bryant) Woodall]
Services were held Saturday for the Rev. Fred K. Woodall, 78, Springfield, a Christian county native and brother of Mrs. Marie Johns of Sparta. Mr. Woodall died Dec. 31 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness.
Woodall, Homer 5 May 1892 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
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Woodall, Mable 1900 - 15 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
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Vidan, Charles 5 Mar 1915 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
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Petrovic, Lyllana 1925 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
U.S. 65 Auto Crashed Continue the Carnage
Most recent in the series of auto accident on U.S. 65 eight miles north, have left four persons dead and five others with serious injury. Four were killed instantly at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday in a head-on collusion near the railroad crossing a half mile north of the 65-14 junction. Dead at the scene were Homer Woodall, 70, North Little Rock, Ark.; his wife, Mable, 79, Charles Vidan, 50, of Granite City, Ill, and Lyllana Petrovic, 45 of Paris, France. Still in “fair” condition Thursday morning in St. John’s Hospital is Mrs. Mildena Vidan, 49 of Granite City while her son, Michael, 14, remains in “critical” condition. Miss Carla Mueller, 14, granddaughter of the Woodall couple is in satisfactory condition. The tragedy occurred in a straightaway portion of the highway when Woodall, northbound, pulled into the opposite lane to pass and the opposite lane to pass and struck the Vidan auto headon.
Two Ozark women were seriously injured at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday when their auto was forced off the road by another auto on the James river hill as they were enroute to Springfield. Listed in “Fair” condition art St. John’s after being taken off the “critical” list is Mrs. Edward Ridenour, 50, of Ozark, the driver. She is recovering from fractures of both legs and her right elbow, internal injuries and facial lacerations. Her sister, Mrs. George Brock, 54, is still listed in “serious” condition, suffering from chest injuries, facial lacerations, and fractures to the ankle, wrist, shoulder, hip and knee. The Ridenour vehicle skidded off the road and crashed into the rock bluff, and it was forced from the highway. The offending driver was not apprehended. It is hoped the highway department and the highway patrol will take note of the rapidly increasing number of mishaps on this section of the highway, due to heavy traffic and do something quickly to alleviate the situation.
Woodall, Marcus Sep 1871 - 7 May 1962 CCR 10 May 1962 p4
[Note: married first 15 Nov 1896 Biddie Ann Bryant 14 Sep 1871 - 16 Jan 1911; married second 29 Sep 1912 Ora (Roberts) Gann, widow of James I. Gann 21 Mar 1873 - 11 Jun 1909; on 1880 census, 4 Woodall children listed in home of John & Margaret Hacker, as a cousin]
A former resident of Springfield and Ozark, Marcus Woodall, 90, died at his home in Long Beach, Calif. Monday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in Long Beach with burial to be there. Survivors include four sons, Clarence 2121 North Fremont, Fred, 2616 West Walnut, Howard, 1807 West Lynn, all of Springfield and Ray, Long beach; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Webb, Baldwin Park, Calif., Mrs. Angie Keeler, Long Beach and Mrs. Marie Johns, Sparta; three step-sons, Elmer Gann, Sparta, Justin Gann, Aurora, Reggie Gann, Tulsa; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Tressie Jones, Aurora and Elsie Gann of the state of Kansas and 16 grandchildren.
Woodmansee, Hazel M. 10 Dec 1896 - 24 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
Hazel M. Woodmansee, 92, of Springfield, died at 2:30 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Mount Vernon Park Healthcare Center West following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Woodmansee were held Jan. 26 at the Pitts Funeral Chapel, Bolivar, with the Rev. Gary Cruse officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery, near Halfway. A native of Polk County, Mrs. Woodmansee moved to Springfield in 1953. She was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are five sons, Clarke, Bolivar, Coy, Cabool, Ray, Pleasant Hope, Johnny, Springfield, and George, Fair Play; five daughters, Betty Ayres, Billings, Jo Ellen Skelley, Fair Grove, Dorothy Clark, Springfield, Barney Sigman, Mountain Grove, and Wilma Woodmansee, Springfield; 43 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren.
Woodmansee, Opal Marie (Butts) 21 Jun 1898 – 31 May 1995 CCH-N 7 June 1995
Opal Marie Woodmansee, 96, formerly of Springfield, Nixa, and Bolivar, died Wednesday, May 31, 1995, at St. Joseph’s Care Center, Phoenix, Ariz. She was born June 21, 1898, in Vera, Okla., the daughter of Burl E. and Amelia Ann (Puckett) Butts. She was a homemaker of the Episcopal faith. Survivors include four children and their spouses, Corky and Kathy Woodmansee, Fort Wayne, Ind., Jerry and Carol Mosby, Springfield, Charles and Sondra Thompson and Karen Woodmansee, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, June 3, 1995, at Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South with John West officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Care Center, 531 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix Ariz., 85013.
Woodrel, Lorraine E. (Wright) 28 Sep 1899 - 27 Apr 1999 CCH-N 5 May 1999
[Note: Daughter of E. Ellsworth & Selma Hilder (Erickson) Wright; married Earle Woodrel]
Lorraine E. Woodrel, Ozark, age 99, formerly of Republic, died at 3:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 1999 . in the Ozark Riverview Manor. Mrs. Woodrel and her late husband, Earle, had lived in Republic for several years prior to moving to Ozark in the fall of 1989. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star. While living in Republic, she was active in the Republic United Methodist Church and the Senior Center. She was currently a member of the Ozark United Methodist Church and the WMU. She was preceded in death by her parents, E. Ellsworth and Selma Hilder (Erickson) Wright; her husband, Earle in May 27, 1999; four sisters, Ruth Wright, Frances Wright, Mildred Wright and Florence Carpenter. She is survived by one sister, Jessie Ingalsbe of Ozark; a stepson, Edward Woodrel, Warrensburg; four nephews, Gordon Carpenter, State of California, Gene Ingalsbe, State of North Caroline, Wayne Inglasbe, Lampe and David Ingalsbe of Independence; and a niece, Florence Kauffman, Springfield. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in the Ozark United Methodist Church with Rev. Rod Kelley and Rev. Jim Young officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. Graveside service were at 2:30 p.m. Friday, in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains. Visitation was 9-10 a.m. in the Ozark United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark UMC Building Fund. The Republic Chapel was open Thursday morning.
Woodruff, Henry Eugene Dale 21 Dec 1939 - 14 Feb 2003 CCH-N 5 Mar 2003
[Note: Son of Edgar & Opal ( ) Woodruff; married Virginia Deckard]
Henry Eugene Dale Woodruff, 63, Rogersville, died Feb. 14, 2003, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Mountain Grove to Edgar and Opal Woodruff. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Woodruff was genuinely loved by all who knew him. He loved his children unconditionally. He loved Sam and Shorty. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, working and dancing. He was employed as groundskeeper at Twin Oaks, was a carpenter and a jack-of-all-trades. Woodruff' was preceded in death by his father Edgar Woodruff; his mother, Opal Woodruff; sister, Charlene Woodruff; half-brother, Martin Parmenter; and grandson Josepa Esteban. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Deckard, Sparta; daughter, Patricia Woodruff, Springfield; son, Bobby Joe Woodruff, Rogersville; son, Edgar Eugene Woodruff and wife Donnell, Rogersville; and daughter, Jenny Sue "Sissy" Applegate and husband Alvin, Fordland. He was also survived by his grandchildren, Ray Sartin, Felicia Zinn, Stanley Lakey, , Jamie Lakey, Opal Woodruff, Christopher Woodruff, Carmen Kayla Marissa Woodruff, Michael Glenn Applegate, Otis Sean Applegate, Joshua Henry Applegate, and Jacob Alvin Applegate; great-grandchildren Terry Eugene Fausett, Rolland Lynn Fausett, and Thomas Jason Zinn II; brothers Alfred Woodruff, Strafford, and Lawrence Woodruff and wife Linda, Springfield; sisters Pauline Wilson, Springfield, Lois Creson and husband Pete, Rogersville, Bertha Roberta Oxenreider, Pleasant Hope, Wanda Craig, Springfield, and Julia Ann Smith and husband Ted, Rogersville. "We love you" from all your brothers and sisters. He is also survived by 35 nieces and nephews., Services were held Feb. 19 at Preston-Marsh Funeral Home. Burial was in Cardwell Chapel Cemetery, Diggins, with full military honors by Webster County Memorial Veterans Association.
Woodruff, Michael Dean 24 Sep 1970 - 7 Apr 1999 CCH-N 5 May 1999
[Note: Son of Michael & Rhonda (Hard) Woodruff; married 23 Jan 1993 Marie Ackfeld]
Michael Dean Woodruff, 28, of Reed Springs, Missouri died Wednesday April 7, 1999 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield after an eight month battle against cancer. Michael was born September 24, 1970 to Michael and Rhonda Hard Woodruff in West Plains. He graduated in 1988 from Highland High School, Highland, Illinois. He attended Belleville Area College, Belleville, Illinois. Michael was married January 23, 1993 in Reeds Springs, Missouri to Marie Ackfeld and to this union two children were born, Michael Dean Jr. and Skye Nicole. Michael worked as a cement mason in Branson, Springfield and St. Louis areas. He was a compassionate and loving father, son, brother, grandson and friend. He was a very knowledgeable person with many interests and hobbies. Survivors include one son, Michael Dean, Jr., one daughter, Skye Nicole and former wife Marie Woodruff of Cape Fair; his parents, Rhonda and Gerald Ritchie of Reed Springs, and Michael E. Woodruff of Mountain View; three brothers, Mark Woodruff and spouse, Lisa of Highland, Illinois, Chance Ritchie of Reed Springs, and Levi Ritchie of Edwardsville, Illinois; two sisters, Rebecca Ritchie of Reed Springs, Ailie Slusher and spouse Grayell of Granite City, Illinois; his grandparents, Elizabeth Hard of Mountain View, Woody and Dorene Woodruff of Mountain View, and Zorka Ritchie of Highland, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Walter Hard of Mountain View. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999 at Yarber Mortuary Chapel in Mountain View with Minister Larry Yarber officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View. A fund has been established for Michael's two children, Michael Jr., 5, and Skye, 2. Contributions can be sent in care of Mark Woodruff, 4362 State Rt. 160, Highland, Illinois, 62249.
Woodruff, Pansy 30 Oct 1905 - 12 Oct 1983 OH 20 Oct 1983 p10
Services for Pansy Woodruff, 77, Fordland, were held Oct., 19 at the United Methodist church with the Revs, Howard Cowen and Billy Grabeel officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery under the direction of Marsh of Fordland. Mrs. Woodruff died Oct. 12 at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a member of the United Methodist church of Fordland. Survivors include two sons, Jesse and Orin, both of Fordland; two daughters, Mrs. Mae Matney, Seymour and Mrs. Opal Cowan, Conway; three brothers; two sisters; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Woodruff, Sheila K. 16 Feb 1981 - 13 Aug 2003 Monett Times 14 Aug 2003
A Monett woman has died from injuries sustained in a Christian County traffic accident Tuesday at 11:45 p.m. on Highway 60 in Billings. The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued the following report: Sheila K. Woodruff, 22, one of the drivers, sustained serious injuries in the wreck. She was taken to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, where she died at 5:45 p.m. yesterday. Her body has been taken to Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett. Terry L. Bailey, 42, of Barling, Arkansas, was the other driver. The accident occurred when the westbound Woodruff vehicle crossed the center line and side swiped the eastbound Bailey tractor-trailer. Investigating the wreck was Trooper Wilkins.
Woods, Andrew 1893 - 31 May 1923 CCR 8 Jun 1923
[Note: no Find a Grave listing; no MO DC found; no Chaffin record; guess on date of birth]
The body of Andrew Woods aged 30 years, who was shot and killed Wednesday night, May 31st in Kansas City by a Negro robber, arrived at Chadwick last Saturday where it was met by Undertaker T. B. Chaffin with the hearse and taken to Taneyville where relatives resided, for burial and where funeral services were held at the cemetery at 3:30 p.m. by Rev. Johnson. The deceased leaves the widow and one child, the parents of the widow living at Taneyville.
Woods, Avery Ernest 28 Jul 1891 - 22 Aug 1966 CCR 25 Aug 1966 p1
[Note: Name from other records; Son of Franz Siegel "Siggie" & Sarah (Ruffin ) Woods; married Ella Marie Anderson 18 Oct 1889 - 4 Jan 1982]
H. Ernest Woods, 75, Rogersville, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday at his home after a lingering illness. Mr. Woods had lived in Rogersville the past 10 months. He was a retired Christian County farmer and a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Marie; four sons, Bradie, Bobby and Ray, all of Rogersville and Roger of Roseville, N. M.; three daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Miller, Arlington, Va. and Mrs Eloise Dyer, and Mrs. Rheba Aven, both of Rogersville; two brothers, Elmer, Rogersville and Bea, Kansas City, Kan.; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Kelly-Ferrell-Marsh Chapel wit the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery south of Rogersville.
Woods, Benjamin F. 1 Jan 1902 - 15 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
[Note: Son of Jefferson & Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Bolin) Woods]
Ben F. Woods, 75, Springfield, died at 2:28 a.m. Friday in the Missouri State Chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon, after a long illness. He was a retired plaster contractor and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Woods was a longtime Springfield area resident. Surviving are two sons, Sam of Ash Grove and Hobart of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Mae Hudson, Minneapolis and Mrs. Eva Elsie, state of California; two sisters, Mrs. June Lee Sinclair, Ozark and Mrs. Laura Melton, Juno, Calif.; two brothers, Oscar of Ozark and Guy of 1943 North West, 18 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Greenlawn Battlefield South with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery east of Ozark.
Woods, Bobby Lee 3 Oct 1918 - 29 Aug 2005 SN-L 30 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Ernest & Ella Marie (Anderson) Woods; married 2 Apr 1948 Ila Mae Mooney ]
Bobby Lee Woods, age 86, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, August 29, 2005, in Christian Health Care of Springfield, East. He was born October 3, 1918, the son of Ernest and Marie (Anderson) Woods. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On April 2, 1948 he and Ila Mae Mooney were united in marriage. Mr. Woods retired from the Greene County Road and Bridge Department. Previously he had worked for Kraft as a milk truck driver. He was a member of Sparta Church of Christ. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a member of the Rogersville Saddle Club and enjoyed coon hunting with friends. Survivors include his wife, Ila Mae; five children, Doyle Woods and his wife, Dianna, Rogersville, Ella Mae Emerick and her husband, Doug, Rogersville, Patsy Scott and her husband, Richard, Springfield, Janet White and her husband, Larry, Springfield, and Judy Moore, Rogersville; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Reba Aven, Nixa; and two brothers, Ray Woods and Roger Woods, both of Rogersville. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Brady Woods; two sisters, Eloise Dennis and Ernestine Miller; and an infant sister. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Roller Cemetery, Rogersville. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Woods, Bobby Lee 3 Oct 1918 - 29 Aug 2005 CCH-N 7 Sep 2005
Bobby Lee Woods, 86, of Rogersville, passed away Aug. 29, 2005, in Christian Health Care of Springfield. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Roller Cemetery, Rogersville. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.