Kelsay, Francisa “Frances” (Caffey) 27 Jun 1853 - 3 Apr 1931 CCR 9 Apr 1931 p1
[Note: Daughter of Henry & ? ( ) Caffey; married William Kelsay 27 Jun 1847 - 3 Jun 1923]
Mrs. Francess Kelsey passed away Friday at the home of her son, Ed, near Rogersville. The funeral was conducted Saturday afternoon.
Kelsay, J. H. 1878 - 30 Apr 1939 CCR 4 May 1939 p4
[Note: married May; no MODC record found]
J.H. Kelsay, 63, a retired farmer living west of Rogersville on Highway 60, died at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon after an illness of several weeks. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. May Kelsay, and six children: Aca Kelsay and Mrs. R.E. Bryant, both of Taft, Calif.; Fred Kelsay, Stockton, Calif.; W.C. Kelsay, Springfield; Charles Kelsay, Rogersville, Mo.; and Edna Kelsay of the home. Funeral arrangements are under direction of the Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.
Kelsey, Shannon I., CW3. 5 Nov 1970 - 6 Mar 2009 SN-L 10 Mar 2009
[Note: Son of Stephen & Dianna (Bell) Kelsey; married Valerie Corley]
CW3 Shannon I. Kelsey, 38, Ozark, passed away March 6, 2009, at Cox South in Springfield, Mo. He was born on November 25, 1970 in Waynesville, Mo. Shannon graduated from Dixon High School in 1989 and joined the USMC, then the Army National Guard as a fixed and rotary wing pilot. Shannon married Valerie (Corley) Kelsey on May 17, 1994, in Havelock, N.C. He attended the Ozark United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying, and spending time with his children. Shannon is preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth (Jackson) Bell. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Kelsey; father, Stephen Kelsey; mother, Dianna Kelsey; children, Taegen Kelsey, McKenna Kelsey; sister, Julie (Kelsey) Pinnow and husband, Randy Pinnow; nephews, Eric Pinnow, Thomas Pinnow; niece, Sydney Pinnow; relatives, Carol and Don Schuettenberg, Dwaine and Mary Kelsey, and many cousins. Visitation will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home East on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. Services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 12 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home East and burial will be held in Missouri Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Kelso, Rebecca Sue (Gregg) 17 May 1954 - 16 Jan 2000 CCH-N 26 Jan 2000
[Note:Daughter of Robert & Mary ( ) Gregg; married 11 Apr 1987 Timothy O. Kelso]
Rebecca Sue Gregg Kelso, age 45, of Springfield, died Sunday, January 16, 2000, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born May 17, 1954 in Aurora, Illinois, She was a graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. She served as a missionary to Chile and on April 11, 1987 she and Timothy O. Kelso were married. Together they served as missionaries to Argentina before returning to this area. Rebecca had been a Corporate Assistant for O'Reilly Automotive. She was a member of Baptist Temple, Springfield. Survivors include: her husband, Timothy; a daughter, Marianne Kelso; her parents, Robert and Mary Gregg; a brother, Steve Gregg, Columbus, Ohio; and a brother-in-law, Tommy Coffer, Springfield; and other relatives and friends whose lives were touched by her compassionate heart and her love for the Lord. A sister, Barbara Jo Coffer preceded her in death. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 18 in Baptist Temple, Springfield, with Pastor Bill Dowell, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Keltner, Almond Fult 15 Nov 1874 - 29 Apr 1961
[Note: Son of Thomas Benton & Sarah Catherine (Perkins) Keltner; married 22 Jan 1899 Annie McCroskey 7 Oct 1879 - 15 Nov 1939]
A.F. Keltner, 86, of Brookline, Route 1, member of a pioneer Greene County family, died Saturday at the home of a son, Felix, Route 1, Brookline. Mr. Keltner, who retired from active farming only last year, had been in failing health the past few months. He spent his entire life in the vicinity where he was born. A livestock man, he was especially known for his fine Aberdeen-Angus herd. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. The family farm land is a few miles from Wilson’s Creek Battlefield. Three sons reside on neighboring farms in the Brookline community. They are Felix, Lloyd and Howard. Mr. Keltner also is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mae Howe, Brookline, Mrs. Delpha Carter, Route 2, Ash Grove and Mrs. Doris Phillips, Route 2, Republic; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Jewell E. Windle Chapel with the Rev. Clyde Buckmaster officiating. Burial will be in the Manley Cemetery south of Battlefield.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Keltner, Anna M. (McCroskey) 7 Oct 1879 - 15 Nov 1939 CCR 23 Nov 1939 p1
[Note: Daughter of M. C. & Priscilla Jane (Harris) McCroskey; married 22 Jan 1899 Almond Fult Keltner 15 Nov 1874 - 29 Apr 1961]
Mrs. Anna McCroskey Keltner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. McCroskey was born in Greene County, Missouri, October 7, 1879, and departed this life, November 15, 1939. She was married to A.F. Keltner January 22, 1898, to this union were born 8 children, one son, Lester, and one daughter, Fay, preceded her in death, those who survive her are her husband, A.F. Keltner, three sons and three daughters; Loyd of Brookline, Felix of Springfield, Howard of the home, Mrs. Mary Howe of Brookline, MO, Mrs. Delphia Carter of Springfield, and Mrs. Doris Phillips, of Republic. Four brothers and five sisters; Rude McCroskey of Brookline, Felix of Springfield, Eddie and June of Springfield, MO, Mrs. John Zongker of Ash Grove, Mrs. W.E. Hoffman, Mrs. James S. Johnson, Mrs. John W. Bass, Mrs. John G. Wilson all of Springfield, MO, and 14 grandchildren. She was a member of the Wilson Creek C.P. church. She was a dear companion, a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at 2 pm, at the home Thursday, conducted by Rev. Onis Greenway of Crane with burial in the Manly cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, MO.
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Keltner, Annie (McCroskey) 7 Oct 1879 - 15 Nov 1939
Mrs. Annie Keltner, 60, wife of A. F. Keltner, Greene county farmer, died at 8:10 o’clock this morning at there home three miles southwest of Battlefield following a long illness. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Loyd Keltner, Brookline; Felix Keltner, Springfield, and Howard Keltner of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Mae How, Brookline, Mrs. Delpha Carter, Springfield, and Mrs. Doris Phillips, Republic; four brothers, Rudie McCroskey, Brookline, Felix McCroskey, Republic, Eddie McCroskey, Springfield and June McCroskey, Springfield, and five sisters, Mrs. Lettie Tongker, Ash Grove, Mrs. Pearl Hoffman, Mrs. James Johnson, Mrs. John W. Bass and Mrs. John Wilson, all of Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 2 0’clock Thursday afternoon in the home. Springfield Leader, November 15, 1939.
Keltner, Barbara Jean (Long) 1935 - 8 Aug 2007 SN-L 10 Aug 2007
[Note; married 7 Jun 1952 Billy Dale Keltner 6 Aug 1934 - 1 Apr 2007]
Barbara Jean Keltner, 72, Strafford, passed away Aug. 8, 2007. Barbara was a graduate of Nixa High School, and had retired from General Council of the Assemblies of God. She attended Peace Chapel Assembly of God. Her hobbies included crochet and gardening; and she loved animals. On June 7, 1952, she married Dale Keltner in Harrison, Ark. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage before he preceded her in death in April 2007. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Kent and Marcella Keltner, Buck and Carol Keltner, and Kipp and Ron Dyer; grandchildren: Caleb and Rita Keltner, Josh and Emily Keltner, Zak and Elizabeth Dyer, Brett and Lyndsey Keltner, Kanaan and Kendall Wells, and Jennifer and Lynn Bennett; her siblings: Larry Long, Dewayne Long, LeRoy Long, Shirley Howard and Sherry Eller; and other family members and friends. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Sat., Aug. 11, 2007, at Dishman Cemetery, Strafford. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 10, 2007, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Keltner, Bernice 9 Nov 1910 - 16 Jul 1986 OH 24 Jul 1986 p4
[Note: Son of Chris & Della (Park) Keltner]
Services for Berniece Keltner, 63, Nixa, were held July 18 in Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa, with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Keltner died of natural causes July 16 at Springfield General Hospital. He was a native of Christian County and a member of Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include three half-brothers, Joe Waggoner, Ozark, Frank Waggoner, Detroit, Mich., and Robert Waggoner, Kimberling City; and two half-sisters, Thelma Hall, Ozark and Georgia Harvey, Rogersville
Keltner, Bessie Agnes (Gilmore) 24 Jan 1873 - 27 Apr 1947 CCR 1 May 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Homer G. & Lucy A. (Lancaster) Gilmore; married 10 Sep 1894 Walter E. Keltner 2 Apr 1872 - 20 Jun 1955]
Bessie A. Gilmore was born at Maysville, Mo., on Jan. 24, 1873, and passed away Sunday, April 27, 1947, at her home at Nixa, Mo., following an illness of several weeks. She was united in marriage to Walter E. Keltner on Sept. 10, 1894, and to this union were born seven children, four of whom preceded her in death. In 1888, at the age of 15, she united with the Congregational church at Riverdale, and after her marriage, Mrs. Keltner became a member of the Nixa Christian church, and served her Master with that congregation so long as her physical strength permitted and spiritually until her death. Mrs. Keltner is survived by her husband, Walter E. Keltner; three children, Merle B. Jones, Kyle and Lloyd Keltner; five grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Extending their heartfelt sympathy and joining in mourning the passing of Mrs. Keltner are the host of lifelong associates and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon in the Nixa Christian church, conducted by Rev. Paul Downs, and burial was in Chastain cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.
Keltner, Bonda E. 17 May 1893 - 22 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Marion Francis & Della J. (Kerr) Keltner; married 22 Oct 1913 Grace Hollingshead 9 May 1894 - Jan 1987]
Bonda E. Keltner, 75, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Nixa community, died at 6:05 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Keltner is survived by his wife, Grace of the Route 1, Nixa home; one daughter, Mrs. Robert I. Souter, Route 1, Nixa; three brothers, Jack, Route 11, Springfield and Lee and Lum, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Hope Hedgpeth, Nixa, and Mrs. Fern Angelo, Kansas City; and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Keltner will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Dale De Long officiating. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery.
Keltner, Carrie Blanche (Mitchell) 8 Dec 1894 - 30 May 1968 CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of ? & Martha E. (Whittington) Mitchell; married 26 Jun 1915 CCM John Halbert Keltner 26 Oct 1895 - 27 Aug 1972]
Mrs. Carrie Keltner, 73, a life-long resident of the Nixa community, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a nine-week illness. Mrs. Keltner was a member of Springfield Christian Cherish and the Springfield Sorosis Club, she was also a national flower show judge. Her survivors include her husband, J. Halbert; a daughter, Mrs. Russel B. Wood, Nixa; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Other survivors include a brother, Thomas Mitchell of Springfield. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Revs. Dale DeLong and John Whitmer officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Keltner, Daisy June (Barnett) 21 Feb 1913 - 21 Sep 1990 NN-E 27 Sep 1990
[Note: Daughter of Marshall & Margaret (Gold) Barnett; married 16 Jun 1931 CCM Leslie Eugene Keltner 19 Oct 1913 - Jun 2007]
Daisy Keltner, 77, died Friday, Sept. 21, 1990, in Springfield at the home of a daughter. She was born Feb. 21, 1913, at Brown's Spring. She was the daughter of Marshall and Margaret Barnett. She had lived in Chestnutridge for 60 years. She was a member of the Chestnutridge Southern Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Sidney Keltner, in 1964; five brothers; and her parents. Survivors include her husband, Leslie Keltner; three daughters and sons-in-law, Annalee and Robert Grady, Springfield, Jean and J.T. Edley, Spokane, and Alice and Jerry Forrester, Smithville; eight grandchildren, Mark Keltner, who was raised in the home, June Chism, Jayne Gallion, Jennifer Harter, John Edley, Steven Forrester, Robert Forrester and Brian Forrester; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard Barnett, Modesto, Calif.; a sister, Lillie Geren, Monett; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu Jr. and the Rev. Larry Linebarger officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Keltner, David Wayne 14 Aug 1956 - 14 Jul 1985 OH 23 Jul 1985 p11
[Note: Son of Paul & Doris (Beth) Keltner]
Funeral services for David Wayne Keltner, 28, Wichita, Kansas, were held July 17 in the First Baptist Church at Grain Valley. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Royer Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Keltner died of accidental drowning July 14 in Cheney Reservoir near Hutchinson, Kan. He was an inspector for the Boeing Corporation in Wichita and a member of the Baptist Church in Grain Valley. Survivors include two sons, Curtis, Anchorage, Alaska, and Joseph, Wichita; his parents, Paul and Doris Beth Keltner. Oak Grove; two brothers, Mark, Saint Louis and Phillip, Blur Springs; paternal grandmother, Juliet Keltner, Raytown; maternal grandmother, Alma Beth, Garrison; and several other distant relatives in the Christian County area.
Keltner, Della B. (Bilyeu) 20 Sep 1907 - 17 Oct 1970 CCR 22 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of James Milbern & Frances A. (Gideon) Bilyeu; married 28 Oct 1927 CCM Glen Keltner 25 Mar 1906 - 28 Apr 1981]
Mrs. Della B. Keltner, 63, a lifelong resident of Chestnut Ridge, died at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, where she had been a patient 10 days. He was a member of New Haven General Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Glen; two daughters, Mrs. Aileen Keithley, Branson, and Mrs. Glenette Brown, Chestnut Ridge; six brothers, Luther Bilyeu and James Bilyeu, both of Ozark, Leonard Bilyeu, Chestnut Ridge, Clarence Bilyeu, Forsyth, Hosea Bilyeu, Spokane and Chester Bilyeu, Walnut Shade and four granddaughters. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the New Haven General Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Ledbetter, John L. Comer and Elmer Davis officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Keltner, Della Jane (Kerr) Oct 1870 - 4 Oct 1943 CCR 14 Oct 1943 p1
[Note: Daughter of Christopher Columbus & Alice Louise (Harper) Kerr; married 1889 Marion Francis Keltner 1868 - 1938]
Funeral services for Mrs. Della Jane Keltner, 73, who died at the home of her brother, Leo Kerr, 728 Main St., Springfield, Mo., on Oct. 4, were held last Tuesday afternoon in the Nixa Christian church, conducted by Rev. B. Frank West of Nixa, with burial in the Payne cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Nixa. Born Della Jane Kerr at Mentor, Mo., she was married in 1889 to Marion F. Keltner, who preceded her in death five years ago. To this union were born nine children, seven of whom survive. They are Laeo and Jack of Springfield, Bonda, Lum and Lee, all of Nixa, Mrs. Claude Hedgpeth of Nixa, Mrs. Fern Sage of Joplin, one brother, Leo Kerr, and one sister, Mrs. Mollie Beddingfield of Nixa.
Keltner, Delpha Marie (Meese) 5 Jun 1909 - 29 Nov 1987
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Bessie Jane (Young) Meese; married 30 Oct 1926 Felix Pete Keltner 7 Sep 1905 - 17 Dec 1994]
Delpha Marie Keltner, 78, Brookline, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday in her home after a long illness. She was a member of Sunset Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Felix “Pete” ; three daughters, Zelma Cox, Willard, Patsy Wiseman, Springfield, and Carolyn Scroggins, Brookline; a son, Bud E., Elk Grove, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Vesta Merritt, Brookline, Alpha Jackson, Navasota, Texas, Merel Owens, Belton, MO., and Zella Owens, Sacramento, Calif. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Greenlawn South Chapel, Springfield with John Alley officiating. Burial will be in Manley cemetery.
Keltner, Donald 1919 - 6 Feb 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of Elmer Gordon & Mary A. (Chastain) Keltner; married Millie]
Donald Keltner, 68, of Kelso, Washington, formerly of the Nixa area, died Saturday in Longview Hospital, Longview, Washington, of an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Keltner were held Tuesday in McVickers Chapel on the Hill, Kelso, Washington. Burial was in Longview Memorial Park, Longview. Mr. Keltner lived for several years in the Christian County area before moving to Washington. He was retired from the Weyerhauser Lumber Company. His survivors include his wife, Millie, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and LeRoy Smith; two grandchildren, Lori and Matthew, of Longview; his mother, Mary A. Morgan, of Springfield; and a brother, James Keltner, of Nixa. He was preceded in death by a son, Donnie, and a daughter, Donna.
Keltner, Elmer Gordon 22 Mar 1887 - 25 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of Henty Harrison & Mary M. (Johnston) Keltner; married 13 Feb 1910 CCM Mary A. Chastain 10 Oct 1891 - 11 Oct 1991 m/2 Morgan]
Funeral services for Elmer G. Keltner, 61, who died Wednesday at the home of his son, James, near Nixa, will be held Friday afternoon at Union Chapel with Rev. Edward Dougherty officiating. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two other sons, Nile of Springfield and Donald of Longview, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Arnold of Springfield; a brother, Tom of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Alva Young of Weatherford, Okla. and Mrs. Margie Stevens of Bronxville, NY and six grandchildren. Burial will be in the McConnell cemetery under direction of Maples and Harris of Clever.
Keltner, Emma S. 1888 - 1926 CCR 28 Nov 1968 p1
[Note: no MO DC found]
Found: One Tombstone
A tombstone, engraved with the name and vital statistics of the deceased, was found this week near Ozark. While bulldozing our a roadside ditch near Richard Nelson’s Riverview Ranch, northeast of Ozark, Walter Shelton and Mr. Nelson found the grave marker. The tombstone is inscribed: “My wife, Mrs. Emma S. Keltner, 1888-1926”. Anyone desiring to reclaim the stone may contact either of the finders.
Keltner, Eula Gladeen (Nokes) 27 May 1919 - 9 Dec 2003 SN-L 11 Dec 2003 & CCH-N 17 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Jasper & Ottie (Stutesmun) Nokes; married 3 Mar 1937 James Harrison Keltner 27 Jul 1911 - 29 Apr 2004]
Eula Gladeen (Nokes) Keltner, age 84, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2003, in her home. She was born May 27, 1919, in Nixa, the daughter of Jasper and Ottie (Stutesmun) Nokes. On March 3, 1937, she and James H. Keltner were united in marriage. Mrs. Keltner was a member of Calvary Bible Church. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing for her family, and also enjoyed cooking for them. She loved her grandchildren and took an active part in their lives and their activities whenever she could. Survivors include her husband, James; two daughters and their husbands, Shelby and Denny Hicks, Nixa, and Janice and David White, Nixa; six grandchildren, Peggy Preston and husband Scott, Paula Chapman and husband Don, Patty Wilson, Pam Holmes and husband Gary, Brian White, and Sara Couts and husband Ryan; nine great-grandchildren, Karen Monk and husband Crosby, Rachel Lyons, Nic Wilson, Phillip Backlin, Amanda Wilson, Adam Johnson, Grant Holmes, Quinn Holmes, and Lydia Chapman; a brother, Manford Nokes and wife Goldie, Springfield; and a sister, Trevo Leece, Williams, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Merle Jacconetti; and five brothers, Milford, Lloyd, Raymond, Jimmy and Gerald Nokes. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Keltner, Flora 24 Sep 1881 - 17 Feb 1935 CCR 21 Feb 1935 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Edward Franklin & Mary Catherine (Patterson) Keltner]
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Hartley, Hazel 27 Aug 1897 - 17 Feb 1935 CCR 21 Feb 1935 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Anna Mary (Keltner) Hartley]
Sunday crash. Hazel Hartley of Ozark and Miss Flo Keltner of Nixa die of injuries sustained in smash-up at intersection of Campbell street and Sunshine Drive south of Springfield. An automobile collision at the corner of Campbell and Sunshine, which proved fatal to two Christian county women and injured four other persons at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, “undoubtedly was caused by a car being driven too fast,” Dr. Charles A. George, Greene County coroner, believed Tuesday. An inquest into the deaths of Miss Hazel Hartley, 36, of Ozark and Miss Flo Keltner, 55, of Nixa, was held Monday afternoon at Floyd Fox Funeral home. The two women were riding in a car driven by Miss Hartley’s brother, Paul, and occupied also by Mrs. Leona Edwards, 60, a widow, of Nixa. Mrs. Edwards was a sister of Miss Keltner and an aunt of Miss Hartley, who was an Ozark school teacher. Young Hartley’s automobile was hit broadside by a machine driven by Glenn E. Hooper and occupied also by Larry B. Geringer, both of Galloway. Hooper’s car was traveling west on Sunshine, the other northward on Campbell. Hartley said he stopped at the intersection. The car occupied by the Christian county people made several revolutions and stopped 30 feet from where it was hit. The women who died, riding in the rear seat suffered skull fractures. Miss Keltner died at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Miss Hartley an hour later. Hartley was treated at Springfield Baptist hospital for cuts and bruises and was dismissed. Mrs. Edwards still was there Tuesday. Extent of her injuries had not been determined late that morning but a physician said she was not in a serious condition. The Galloway men were treated for slight injuries at St. John’s hospital and did not remain there. When the tragic smash-up occurred, the party from Christian county was headed for the home of Mrs. Emily Murphy, 1242 North Robberson Avenue, to attend Christ Delphia religious services, which are frequently held there. Miss Hartley was a daughter of Probate Judge Jacob Hartley, of Ozark, and was formerly a teacher at Pepperdine school here. For the past four years, she had taught primary grades in the Ozark public schools. Also surviving Miss Hartley are her mother, five brothers, Ralph, John, Paul, Howard, and Harold, all of Ozark, and a sister, Miss Ethel Hartley, of Eldorado Springs, MO. Miss Keltner is survived by two sisters besides Mrs. Edwards. They are Mrs. Purd Hays, wife of an Ozark attorney, and Mrs. W.B. Wasson, wife of a prominent Nixa physician. Funeral services for Miss Hartley were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark, followed by burial in Ozark City cemetery. Miss Keltner’s funeral is to be directed by Maples Funeral at Nixa and burial is to be in Payne cemetery there. The funeral probably will be held today, Thursday.
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Hartley, Hazel 27 Aug 1897 - 17 Feb 1935 CCR 21 Feb 1935 p1
Hazel Hartley, aged 37 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hartley, died at the Springfield Baptist hospital Sunday evening, Feb.17, at 5 o’clock from a fracture of the skull sustained in an automobile accident early in the day. She is survived by the parents, five brothers, Ralph, John, Paul, Harold and Howard, all of Ozark, and one sister, Ethel of Eldorado Springs. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 19,at 10:30 a.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home with burial in the Ozark cemetery under the direction of Mr. Chaffin.
Keltner, Flora C. (Nokes) 5 Sep 1896 - 6 Nov 1982 OH 11 Nov 1982 p8
[Note: Daughter of Columbus M. & Sarah (Bolin) Nokes; married Lum A. Keltner 9 Dec 1894 - 23 Nov 1977]
Services for Flora Keltner, 86, Nixa, were held Nov. 9 in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Harold Davis officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Mrs. Keltner died Nov. 6 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Keltner, a lifelong Nixa resident, was a member of Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louise Herndon, Riverside, Calif. and Mrs. Juana Jernigan, Nixa; six grandsons; nine great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Emma Pruitt, Nixa.
Keltner, Francis Marion 18 Jan 1845 - 17 March 1934 CCR 22 Mar 1934 p5
[Note: Son of Abdalom & Margaret (Horn) Keltner; married 3 Feb 1867 Mary Ann Glidewell 8 Jan 1847 - 5 Feb 1915]
Marion Keltner was born Jan 18, 1845, in Christian County, Mo., and departed this life at his home in Nixa Saturday morning at 5:15 a.m. He served as a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War. Outside of the time he served in the army, he has lived in Christian county. He was married to Mary Ann Glydwell, who preceded him in death Feb. 5, 1914. To this union was born eight children, six sons and two daughters, four of whom have preceded him in death. Those who remain are Claud, Ozark, R. 2; Tom, of Nixa, Efton of California; Mrs. Maud Stewart of Gentry, Ark. He was married a second time to Mrs. Jane Rhea of Nixa, who also survives him, also one brother, George Keltner of Springfield, Mo., besides other relatives and a host of friends. Many years ago, he became a member of the Christian church and death found him a faithful follower of his Lord. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Christian church in Nixa followed by burial in the Richwood cemetery under the direction of Harding and Maples Funeral Home of Nixa, Mo.
Keltner, Fred M. 19 May 1883 - 24 Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
[Note: Son of George T. & Martha Caroline (Gamble) Keltner; married 4 Mar 1885 Maud Mae Johnson; married 7 Mar 1914 Mary E. (maybe Young) 12 Jan 1888 - Mar 1976 m/1 Wilson]
Fred M. Keltner, 84, Spokane, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. A native of Republic, Mr. Keltner had been a resident of Spokane the past 40 years, with the exception of seven years in Yosemite Park, Calif. where he was employed as a painter. Surviving are his wife, Mary E.; a daughter, Mrs. Flora McAllister, Aledo, Ill.; two sons, Earl, Keokuk, Iowa and George, Lebanon, Tenn.; a stepson, Roy Wilson, Mt. Vernon; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Baptist Church in Spokane with the Revs. Elmer F. Cox and Jim Drake officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Keltner, Gladys J. (Herndon) 14 Jan 1916 - 3 Oct 1981 OH 8 Oct 1981 p10
[Note: Daughter of Robert C. & Anna (Pope) Herndon; married Guy John Keltner 28 Jan 1903 - Jun 1983; mother m 11 Mar 1914 Robert C. Herndon 16 Nov 1884 - 20 Oct 1920 & had two daughters, m 3 Jul 1922 Perry Lee “Gabe” Harris 15 Jul 1888 - 10 Mar 1957 & had one son, m/3 before 1928 Lemuel Ball & had at least one daughter - don‘t find her after 1930 census]
Mrs. Gladys Keltner, 65, Springfield, died Oct. 3 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. Mrs. Keltner was a member of New Haven General Baptist Church near Chestnutridge. Survivors include her husband, Guy; a son, Dwight Lee, of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Vivian Steinert, Springfield, Mrs. Ruth Bearden and Mrs. Patsy Brown, both of Nixa and Mrs. Sharon Maggard and Mrs. Sharon Tennis, both of Rogersville; two step-sons, Kenneth, Upton, Wyo. and Orville, Ponce de Leon; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Anderson, Lakin, Kan., and Mrs. Kathleen Forgey, Ozark and a brother, Russell Harris, St. Louis. Services were held Oct. 6 in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Maury Stout officiating, Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery.
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Keltner, Gladys J. (Herndon) 14 Jan 1916 - 3 Oct 1981 OH 15 Oct 1981 pB10
Card of Thanks
The Gladys Keltner family would like to express our sincere thanks to all our relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness, prayers, flowers and food shown us during the illness and death. The Keltner Family.
Keltner, Glen 25 Mar 1906 - 28 Apr 1981 OH 7 May 1981 p7
[Note: Son of Martin F. & Rosa A. (Cline) Keltner’ married 28 Oct 1927 CCM Della Bilyeu 20 Sep 1907 - 17 Oct 1970; married Wilma Faye Meier who married first Claude Bilyeu]
Services for Glen Keltner, 75, Chestnutridge, were held May 2 in New Haven General Baptist Church with the Revs. Freda Holt and Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Keltner died April 28 in the St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness. He was a charter member of the New Haven General Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. He also was a retired farmer and carpenter, and a lifelong resident of the community. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; two daughters, Mrs. Aileen Keithley, Branson, Mrs. Glenette Brown, Chestnutridge; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Bonnie Luttrull, Warsaw; three stepsons, Ronnie Bilyeu, Annapolis, Benny and Kenny Bilyeu, both of Chestnutridge; two brothers, Guy, Springfield and Leslie, Chestnutridge; two brothers, Guy, Springfield and Leslie Chestnutridge; three sisters, Mrs. Ellis Oberlander, Compton, Calif., Mrs. Edna Piaggi, Sacramento, Calif. and Mrs. Doris Bilyeu, Chestnutridge and eight step grandchildren.
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Keltner, Glen 25 Mar 1906 - 28 Apr 1981 OH 14 May 1981 pB5
Note of Thanks
We would like to express our most sincere thanks and appreciation for the flowers, food, visits, cards, prayers and other services that helped so much in our time of sorrow at the loss of our husband, father and grandfather. May God bless you for your kindness that touched our family when we needed it most. Mrs. Wilma Keltner Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keithley and family.
Keltner, Guy John 28 Jan 1903 - 21 Jun 1983 OH 20 Jun 1983 p10
[Note: Son of Martin F. & Rosa A. (Cline) Keltner; married 18 Sep 1921 Flossie Dye]
Services for Guy J. Keltner, 80, Springfield, were held June 24 at Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Freeda Holt officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery. Mr. Keltner died June 21 at Cox Medical Center after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Nixa area, Mr. Keltner was a member of James river Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth, Upton, Wyo. and Dwight, of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Vivian Steinert, Mrs. Patsy Gilmore and Mrs. Susan Maggard, all of Springfield and Mrs. Ruth Bearden and Mrs. Susan Tennis, both of Nixa; one brother, Leslie, Chestnutridge; and three sisters, Mrs. Ella Oberlander, Placerville, Calif. Mrs. Doris Bilyeu, Chestnutridge and Mrs. Edna Piaggi, Sacramento, Calif.
Keltner, Herschel 29 Jun 1909 - 5 Jul 1960 CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: Son of Thomas Benton & Betty (Cline) Keltner; married 6 Apr 1930 Mildred Stewart 9 Aug 1913 - 24 Aug 1996; tombstone spells name Herschel;]
Funeral services for Hurshel Keltner, 51, who died Tuesday, July 5, at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held Friday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Oak Ridge Union Church with Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He was a member of the Oak Ridge Union Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Keltner of the home, 635 South Main, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Jean Stewart of Galena and Mrs. Geraldine Thompson of Warrensburg, one brother, Okley Keltner of Ontario, Calif., seven sisters, Mrs. Goldie Ragain of Crane, Mrs. Ora Shirkey and Mrs. Gladys Eisenhour of Reeds Spring; Mrs. Lula Eisenhour of Springfield, Mrs. Venna Flood and Mrs. Earnestine Ellingsworth of Nixa and Mrs. Lorene Bishop of Pomona, Calif; and three grandchildren
Keltner, Ivan Dwane 1 Dec 1932 - 15 Feb 1933 CCR 23 Feb 1933 p1
[Note: Son of Lum A. & Flora C. (Nokes) Keltner]
Ivan Dwane Keltner was born Dec. 1, 1932 and departed this life Feb. 15, 1933, age 2 months, 1 week and 3 days. In his departure he leaves a mother, father, and two sisters, Louise and Wanda Lee. A brother, Beverly Marion preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 1922. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. Frank West with burial in the Payne cemetery under the direction of Harding and Maples funeral home of Nixa.
Keltner, James Claude 30 May 1874 - 7 Jul 1943 CCR 15 Jul 1943 p1
[Note: Son of Marion & Mary Ann (Glidewell) Keltner; married Una E. Rice 6 Jul 1878 - 12 Nov 1942]
Funeral services for James Claude Keltner, 69, prominent retired farmer of the Nixa community, who died Wednesday, July 7, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Jarrard, in Nixa, were held Friday in the Nixa Christian church, conducted by Rev. White, with burial in Payne cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of the Jamesville community, Mr. Keltner was united in marriage to Euna Elizabeth Rice in 1894 and to this union were born three children. Halbert Keltner and Mrs. Edith Keltner Jarrard of Nixa, and Ray Keltner of Springfield. Mrs. Keltner preceded him in death about eight months ago. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Maude Stewart of Siloam Springs, Ark., and two brothers, Tom Keltner of Nixa, and Efton Keltner of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren, one great grandchild, other relatives and a host of friends.
Keltner, James Harrison 27 Jul 1911 - 29 Apr 2004 CCN-L 3 May 2004
[Note: Son of Elmer Gordon & Mary A. (Chastain) Keltner; married 3 Mar 1937 Eula Gladeen Nokes 27 May 1919 - 9 Dec 2003]
James Harrison Keltner, 92, of Nixa, died Thursday April 29, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. A descendent of a pioneer Nixa family, he was born July 27, 1911 the son of Elmer and Mary Keltner, on the farm where he continued to live throughout his life. On March 3, 1937, he and Eula Gladeen Nokes were united in marriage. A builder, Mr. Keltner helped to construct many homes and buildings in Nixa, including the high school on South Main Street and Calvary Bible Church. Following retirement he enjoyed farming. He was a member and past deacon of Calvary Bible Church. Survivors include: Two daughters and their husbands, Shelby and Denn Hicks, Nixa, and Janice and David White, Nixa; six grandchildren, Peggy Preston and husbands Scott, Paula Chapman and husband Don, Patty Wilson, Pam Holmes and husband Gary, Brian White and Sara Couts and husband Ryan; nine great-grandchildren, Karen Monk and husband Crosby, Rachel Lyons, Nic Wilson, Philli Backlin, Amanda Wilson, Adam Johnson Grant Holmes, Quinn Holmes and Lydia Chapman; a brother-in-law, Manford Nokes; two sisters-in-law, Trevor Leece and Lenna Keltner; and close cousins and traveling companions, George and Ruth Salmon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula, on December 9, 2003, a sister, Gladys Arnold, three brothers, Nile, Donald and Stanley Keltner, and his parents. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl and the Rev. Dominic Aquilino officiating. Burial followed in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation was from 5-7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
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Keltner, James Harrison 27 Jul 1911 - 29 Apr 2004 SN-L 1 May 2004 & SN-L 2 May 2004
James Harrison Keltner, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2004, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. A descendant of a pioneer Nixa family, he was born July 27, 1911, the son of Elmer and Mary Keltner, on the farm where he continued to live throughout his life. On March 3, 1937, he and Eula Gladeen Nokes were united in marriage. A builder, Mr. Keltner helped to construct many homes and buildings in Nixa, including the high school on South Main Street and Calvary Bible Church. Following retirement, he enjoyed farming. He was a member and past deacon of Calvary Bible Church. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Shelby and Denny Hicks, Nixa, and Janice and David White, Nixa; six grandchildren, Peggy Preston and husband Scott, Paula Chapman and husband Don, Patty Wilson, Pam Holmes and husband Gary, Brian White, and Sara Couts and husband Ryan; nine great-grandchildren, Karen Monk and husband Crosby, Rachel Lyons, Nic Wilson, Phillip Backlin, Amanda Wilson, Adam Johnson, Grant Holmes, Quinn Holmes, and Lydia Chapman; a brother-in-law, Manford Nokes; two sisters-in-law, Trevo Leece and Lenna Keltner; and close cousins and traveling companions, George and Ruth Salmon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula, on Dec. 9, 2003; a sister, Gladys Arnold; three brothers, Nile, Donald and Stanley Keltner; and his parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl and Rev Dominic Aquilino officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Keltner, James L. 24 Feb 1853 - 26 Mar 1923 CCR 30 Mar 1923 p1
[Note: Son of James A. & Roann W. "Ann" (Carpenter) Keltner]
James L. Keltner, aged 70 years, 1 month and 2 days died at his home near Gates station, Monday, March 26, 1923. The remains were brought to the Ozark Undertaking Company parlors and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held at the Hopedale church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Alexander of the Ozark Baptist church with burial in the Hopedale cemetery.
Keltner, John H. 25 Sep 1858 - 30 Nov 1938 CCR 8 Dec 1938 p8
[Note: Son of George F. & ? (Ball) Keltner; no MO DC found]
Funeral services for John Keltner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Keltner, age 80 years, who died at his home in Nixa, Nov. 30, 1938, were held at 2 p.m. at the Payne cemetery, burial was under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Keltner was born and reared in this vicinity and he was the last of his immediate family, just leaving several nephews and nieces. He had been a member of the Church of Christ for a number of years.
Keltner, John Halbert 26 Oct 1895 - 27 Aug 1972 CCR 31 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 31 Aug 1972 p3
[Note: Son of James Claud & Una E. (Rice) Keltner; married 26 Jun 1915 CCM Carrie Blanche Mitchell 8 Dec 1894 - 30 May 1968]
Funeral services for J. Halbert Keltner, 76, of Nixa, were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa. Mr. Keltner, a resident of this community most of his life, died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired engineer for Kraft Foods and was a member of the First Christian Church of Nixa. Surviving are his wife, Marcella; a daughter, Mrs. Marcella Wood, Nixa; two stepsons, Donald C. Beckett, Austin, Tex.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Virginia Sproule, Springfield; two grandchildren; and five step grandchildren.
Keltner, John Thomas 29 Sep 1885 - 1 Jan 1941 CCR 9 Jan 1941 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas Benton & Sarah Catherine (Perkins) Keltner; married 22 Jul 1908 Ethel Pearce 28 Nov 1888 - 2 Feb 1914; married 10 Oct 1921 Grace Gilleland Jun. 16, 1893 - Jun. 16, 1971; m/1 Walter O. Norman 3 Sep 1883 - 17 Feb 1920]
John Thomas Keltner was born September 29,1885, died January 1, 1941 at the age of 55 years, three months and two days. He was married to Miss Ethel Pearce, July 22, 1908. She preceded him in death leaving four children, Kenneth Keltner, Victor Keltner, Mrs. Flo Herndon and Mrs. Dorothy Batson. He was married to Mrs. Grace Norman Oct. 10, 1921. To this union were born five children, three of whom preceded him in death, leaving Margie Lee and Marsella of the home. There were five step-children, Albert Norman, Mrs. Laura Inmon, Mrs. Bertha Claypool, Mrs. Clara Hilker and Mrs. Alta Pope, seven grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Jane Manley, and one brother, Mr. Fult Keltner. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday in the Battlefield church conducted by Rev. Cox of Republic with burial in the Manley cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
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Keltner, John Thomas 29 Sep 1885 - 1 Jan 1941
Funeral services for John Keltner, 55, farmer of the Brookline community, who died Wednesday in his home, will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Battlefield Church. Burial will be under direction of the Maples funeral home. He is survived by his widow, Grace; two sons, Kenneth of Springfield and Victor of Battlefield; four daughters, Mrs. Flo Herndon, Aurora, Mrs. Dorothy Batson of Springfield, and Miss Margie and Miss Marcella Keltner both of the home; one stepson, Albert Norman of Republic; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Laura Inman of Brookline, Mrs. Bertha Claypool and Mrs. Clara Anker, both of Republic and Mrs. Alta Pope of Republic, Route 1; a brother Fult Keltner of Brookline, Route 1 and one sister, Mrs. Jane Manley of Springfield.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Keltner, Julinda "Lindy" (Shipman) Hedgpeth 16 Jun 1852 - 2 Feb 1931 CCR 12 Feb 1931 p8
[Note: Daughter of Abraham & Esther “Hettie” (Garrison) Shipman; married 29 Jan 1869 LeRoy Hedgpeth 4 May 1851 - 16 Sep 1892; married 21 Oct 1915 Green Lafayette Keltner 1845 - 1936]
Mrs. Lindy Hedgpeth was born June 16, 1852, and departed this life at her home in Nixa, Feb. 2, 1931, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 17 days. She was married to LeRoy Hedgpeth on Jan. 29, 1869. He preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1891. To this union were born two boys and one girl: Rube and Frank Hedgpeth of Nixa and Mrs. Frank Edwards of Springfield. Then later, she was married to Mr. Green Lafayette Keltner, Oct. 21, 1915. She was a kind and loving mother and companion. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and three children, 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Christian church in Nixa, with Rev. R.C. Harding officiating. Burial was in the Payne cemetery under the direction of the Harding and Maples Funeral Service of Nixa.
Keltner, Kyle E. 14 Feb 1909 - 22 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Walter E. & Bessie A. (Gilmore) Keltner; married 1927 Lorene “Heidi” Aven 28 Dec 1910 - 5 Nov 2000]
NIXA - Services were Thursday morning for a retired Nixa businessman, Kyle E. Keltner, 68, who died early Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a short illness. The services were at 10:30 a.m. in Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Harold Davis and C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery south of Springfield. Mr. Keltner, along with three sons, operated Keltner Enterprises, a wholesale oil and automotive distributorship in 19 states. The four also operated Keltner Homes, a home building company and Keltner Investment Company, a land development corporation. All three businesses are located in Springfield. Mr. Keltner also had operated the Kyle Keltner Insurance Agency at Nixa and the Ozark Theater in Ozark. He had served 15 years as president of the Nixa Board of Education. He was a member of Nixa Christian Church most of his life and was a board chairman and elder there. He was a native of Christian County, graduated from Nixa Schools and later attended Drury College in Springfield. Mr. Keltner’s survivors include in wife, Lorene; three sons, Kyle A. “Tommy”, Keith and Ken, all of Nixa; a brother, Lloyd of Ozark and six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Keltner, L. Gordon "Bud" 4 Jun 1897 - 3 Mar 1990 OH 8 Mar 1990
[Note: Son of Lon G. & Rachel M. (Miles) Keltner; married 13 Sep 1924 Muriel Mae Thompson 1 Oct 1905 - 8 Dec 1996]
Gordon "Bud" Keltner, 92, Ozark, died Saturday, March 3, 1990, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. He was born June 4, 1897, to Lon and Rachel Keltner and lived most of his life in the family common place on Evans Road, close to the James River, the woods and wilderness were dear to his heart. He was married to Muriel Mae Thompson on Sept. 13, 1924. To this union was born a daughter, Bonnie, who lived only a few hours. Eight years later, their son, Vernon, was born. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. He was a veteran of World War I, serving under Lt. (Gen.) George Patton. He was retired from Sedgwick Furniture Co. in 1962. He is survived by his wife, Muriel, of the home; a son, Vernon, and his wife, Carol, Strafford; a granddaughter, Cindy, Strafford; and many nieces and nephews in Texas, Georgia and Florida. Services were Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with Brad Smith officiating. Burial with military honors was in Springfield National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation or the charity of the donor's choice.
Keltner, Laco E. Dec 1891 - 29 Dec 1962 CCR 3 Jan 1963
[Note: Son of Marion Francis & Dell J. (Kerr) Keltner; married Ruby C. Nokes 3 Jul 1897 - May 1977]
Laco E. Keltner, 71, Nixa, died at 6 p.m. Saturday in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, following a six-month illness. He was a patient at the hospital for one day. Mr. Keltner was born in Ash Grove but spent most of his life in the Nixa community. He was a retired employee of City Utilities in Springfield and a member of the Christian Church at Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; a daughter, Mrs. Ava Rodriquez, Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Hope Hedgpeth, Nixa and Mrs. Fern Angelo, Kansas City; four brothers, Bronda, Lum and Lee, all of Nixa, and Jack, of Springfield; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Keltner, Lavada P. Feb 1876 - 9 Jan 1964 CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of John Murphy & Sarah Caroline (Patterson) Keltner]
Miss Lavada Keltner, 88, died Thursday at her home at 827 South Missouri, Springfield. Miss Keltner, a native of Nixa, had resided in Springfield for the past 40 years and was a member of the Central Christian Church. She is survived by a brother, Neil C. Keltner, Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Klingman, also of Sacramento, and 8 nieces and 9 nephews Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Eugene Arney officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Keltner, Leslie Eugene 19 Oct 1913 - Jun 2007 SN-L 3 Jun 2007 & SN-L 4 Jun 2007
[Note: Son of Martin F. & Rosa Ann (Cline) Keltner; married 16 Jun 1931 Daisy June Barnett 21 Feb 1913 - 21 Sep 1990 ]
Leslie Keltner, age 93, of Chestnutridge, was born October 19, 1913, the son of Mart T. and Rosa Ann (Cline) Keltner. In June of 1931, he married Daisy Barnett. Leslie was a farmer and carpenter. He had served as Christian County Presiding Commissioner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy, in 1990; his parents; a son, Sidney Keltner; four brothers; seven sisters; and three sons-in-law, Jerry Forrester, J.T. Edley and Robert Grady. Survivors include three daughters, Annalee Grady, Jean Edley and Alice Forrester; seven grandchildren, June Chism and Brian Bruce, Jayne Thompson and husband, Frank, Jennifer Edley, Mark Keltner, John Edley, Steve Forrester and wife, Marcia, Rob Forrester and wife, Tori, Brian Forrester and wife, Daniellel; and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Schupbach Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Tuesday. Friends may come by the funeral home after 3 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Schupbach Cemetery Fund, Adrian Brown, Trustee, 4117 State Highway 76 E., Chestnutridge, MO 65630.