Kentling, Anthony H. “Tony” Mar 1882 - 21 Sep 1942 CCR 24 Sep 1942 p1
[Note: Son of Fernando "Frank" & Katerina "Katie" (Schatz) Kentling]
Funeral services for Anthony H. (Tony) Kentling, 60, who died Sept. 21 at his home in San Francisco, CA, were held Tuesday, Sept 29, at 2:30 pm at Highlandville Baptist church, Rev. Floyd Hanks of Ozark officiating, with burial in Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A son of the late Uncle Frank and Aunt Kate Kentling, who settled in the little Christian county community of Highlandville in 1870, he grew to manhood in that community but had spent the past several years on the west coast. His wife preceded him in death, as did a brother, Dr. Joseph Kentling and a sister, Mrs. Annie Waddle. Survivors include four brothers, Frank, Ben and Willie Kentling of Highlandville, Charley of Pampa, TX; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Forrester, Springfield, and Mrs. Joe Stephens, Whitewater, CO.
Kentling, Bernard Paul “Ben” 31 Jan 1874 - 18 Sep 1947 CCR 25 Sep 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Fernando "Frank" & Katerina "Katie" (Schatz) Kentling; married 10 Feb 1895 Lula Mettie Collins 13 Dec 1874 - 12 Jul 1930]
Bernard Paul (Ben) Kentling was born Jan. 31, 1974. He was a prominent farmer and longtime resident of the Highlandville community. In 1895 he was married to Lula Mettie Collins, who preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Carter of Lexington, Neb., and four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Johanna Stephens of White Water, Colo., and Mrs. Amelia Forrester of Springfield, three brothers, Frank, William and Charley Kentling, all of Highlandville, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Highlandville school auditorium, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark. Burial was in Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Kentling, Beryl O’Dell (Lee) 22 Jun 1912 - 10 Nov 1993 OH 17 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of Herbert & Mable (Prater) Lee; married 23 Sep 1932 Carl K. Kentling 28 Jul 1906 - 22 Nov 2003]
Beryl O’Dell Lee Kentling, 81, Wichita, Kan., formerly of Highlandville, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1993 in Wichita. She was born June 22, 1912 in Logan, Okla., the daughter of Herbert Lee and Mable Prater Lee. On Sept. 23, 1932, she married Carl Kentling. The Kentlings were a pioneer Christian County family, and founders of Highlandville. She was a retired homemaker, and he is a retired professional baseball and basketball player. Survivors include her husband, Carl, Wichita, Kan., a son, Billy Karl Kentling, Topeka; a sister, Thelma Gayton, Coronado, Calif.; two brothers, Everett Lee, Planada, Calif.; and Milford Lee, Austin, Texas; two grandchildren, Christian and Carrie Nell, both of Wichita; two nephews by marriage, Paul Campbell, Highlandville, and James Wayne Campbell, Houston, Texas. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 13, in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Kentling, Carl K. 28 Jul 1906 - 22 Nov 2003 SN-L 25 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Frank & Alma J. (Keysser) Kentling; married Beryl Lee]
Carl Kentling, former professional athlete and member of a pioneer Ozarks family, died at age 97 on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, in Wichita, Kan. He was born July 28, 1906, in Springfield, Mo. In the mid-1860s, Kentling's German-Austrian grandparents Frank and Katherine built the original Dutch Store in Christian County along with the old Wilderness Road, which ran from Springfield to Harrison, Ark. The settlement of Highlandville grew up around the Kentling Store. A star athlete, Kentling graduated from Ozark High School in 1925. He attended Southwest Missouri State University before turning professional in basketball (four years) and baseball (nine years). After retiring from professional baseball, Kentling was the leading hitter in the Baseball Congress National Tournament in 1940, helping the Houston, Texas Grand Prize Brewery to a third place finish in the event. After returning to Highlandville where he owned several businesses in the 1940s, he and his family moved to Wichita where he was involved in several Boeing Co. baseball projects and was a regional scout for the San Francisco Giants before retiring in 1975. In 1984 he was inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Beryl Lee Kentling; parents, Frank and Alma Kentling; a brother, Emil Kentling; a sister, Mable Campbell; and infant son, Johnnie Dean Kentling. Survivors include a son, Billy Karl Kentling, Topeka, Kan.; grandchildren, Christian and wife Laura of Wichita, and Carrienell Kentling Dasa of Lawrence, Kan.; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Crason Kentling of Wichita, Hannah Kentling of Lawrence and Nitai Dasa of Lawrence; and former daughter-in-law, Frances Smith Kentling of Wichita. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Highlandville Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
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Kentling, Carl 28 Jul 1906 - 22 Nov 2003 CCH-N 3 Dec 2003
Carl Kentling, former professional athlete and member of a pioneer Ozarks family, died at age 97 on Nov. 22, 2003 in Wichita, Kan. He was born July 28, 1906 in Springfield. In the mid-1860's, Kentling's German-Austrian grandparents Frank and Katherine built the original Dutch Store in Christian County along the old Wilderness Road, which ran from Springfield to Harrison, Ark. The settlement of Highlandville grew up around the Kentling Store. A star athlete, Kentling graduated from Ozark High School in 1925. He attended southwest Missouri State University before turning professional in basketball for four years and baseball for nine years. After retiring from professional baseball, Kentling was the leading hitter in the national Baseball Congress National Tournament in 1940, helping the Houston, Texas Grand Prize Brewery to a third place finish in the event. After returning to Highlandville where he owned several businesses in the 1940's, he and his family moved to Wichita where he was involved in several Boeing Co. baseball projects and was a regional scout for the San Francisco Giants before retiring in 1975. In 1984 he was inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Beryl Lee Kentling; parents, Frank and Alma Kentling; a brother, Emil Kentling; a sister, Mable Campbell; and infant son, Johnnie Dean Kentling. Survivors include a son, Billy Karl Kentling, Topeka, Kan.; grandchildren, Christian and wife Laura, of Wichita, Kan.; granddaughter, Carrie-nell Kentling Dasa, Lawrence, Kan.; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Carson Kentling, Wichita, Hannah Kentling, Lawrence, and Nitai Dasa, Lawrence; and former daughter-in-law, Frances Smith Kentling, Wichita. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Nov. 26 in Highlandville Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Kentling, Charles 3 Oct 1884 - 3 Mar 1964 CCR 5 Mar 1964 p5
[Note: Son of Ferdinand “Frank” & Katerina “Katie” (Schatz) Kentling; married Nell R. 26 Jan 1889 - Jan 1981]
Charles Kentling, 78, died late Tuesday in his home at Highlandville after a short illness. Mr. Kentling was a merchant in several communities in Greene and Christian counties before retiring to Highlandville. He was a member of the first Baptist Church here. Survivors include his wife, Nell, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Jenkins, Mrs. L. Moss and Mrs. Evelyn Bollinger, all of Kansas City; one sister, Mrs. Amelia Forrester, 733 West Walnut, Springfield; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu and the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Kentling, Ferdinand "Frank" 23 Aug 1841 - 16 May 1921 CCR 20 May 1921 p1
[Note: married Katerina “Katie” Schatz 28 Apr 1836 - 17 Apr 1933; no MODC found]
After a long illness Ferdinand Kentling died at the home of his son Ben at Highlandville about 2:00 o’clock a.m. Monday May 16, aged about 80 years - Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Highlandville cemetery, conducted by Rev. T. A. Foster of Sparta. The deceased had long been a resident of Christian County, coming to what is now known as Highlandville more than 50 years ago where he opened a store and conducted a successful business for many years, retiring a few years ago on account of age and failing health. Mr. Kentling leaves the widow, six sons, two daughters and a step-daughter and a host of friends who will miss him. Personally, we have known Uncle Frank for more then 30 years and always number him among our friends. He always gave you a hearty hand-shake and kindly inquiry and a word of cheer and good wishes.
Kentling, Frank F. 3 Mar 1872 - 4 Jun 1954 CCR 10 Jun 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Ferdinand “Frank” & Katerina “Katie” (Schatz) Kentling; married 21 Nov 1897 Alma J. Keysser 24 Mar 1876 - 9 Mar 1947]
Funeral services for Frank Kentling, 82, who died June 4 in the Ozark Rest Home, were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o’clock in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev. G. V. Logan officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was born and reared at Highlandville and spent most of his life there. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include two children, Mrs. Mable Campbell of Highlandville and Carl of Wichita, Kan.; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Willie and Charles, both of Highlandville; and two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Forster of Springfield and Johnanna of White Water, Colo.
Kentling, Ida May (Wright) 17 Jun 1881 - 27 Apr 1951 CCR 3 May 1951
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Rachel Missouri (Cox) Wright; married William M. Kentling 12 Sep 1879 - 22 Oct 1957]
Mrs. Ida May Kentling, 69, a resident of the Highlandville community for the past 33 years, died Friday at her farm home north of Highlandville. Mrs. Kentling is survived by her husband, William M. Kentling; a step-daughter, Mrs. Roma Holmes of Highlandville; three brothers, Jim, George, and Henry Wright, all of near Hurley; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Daum and Mrs. Bessie Hanafin, also of near Hurley; three step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist Church, with burial in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Kentling, Johnny Dean 14 Sep 1943 - 16 Sep 1943 CCR 23 Sep 1943 p1
[Note: Son of Carl & Beryl (Lee) Kentling; buried under name John Dean Kentling]
Funeral service for Johnny Dean Kentling, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kentling of Wichita, Kansas, who died in a hospital there Sept. 16, were held last Friday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kentling of Highlandville, conducted by Rev. Reg M. Mapes, with burial in Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include his parents, one brother, his paternal grandparents, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mable Brigenden.
Kentling, Joseph V., Dr. 1877 - 5 Dec 1923 CCR 7 Dec 1923 p1
[Note: Son of Fernando "Frank" & Katerina "Katie" (Schatz) Kentling; married 11 Jul 1907 in Monroe County IN Elizabeth Maude Thrasher 21 Aug 1877 - 1939]
According to the Springfield Leader of December 5, Dr. Joseph Kentling, son of the late Ferdinand Kentling of Highlandville, died at his home in Bloomington, Ind. the first of the week. His mother, Mrs. Katie Kentling, is still living at an advanced age. He leaves five brothers and three sisters and his widow.
Kentling, Katarina “Katie” (Schatz) Helde 28 Apr 1836 - 17 Apr 1933 CCR 20 Apr 1933 p1
[Note; Daughter of Lawrence & ? (Olm) Schatz; married William Helde ? - 1867; married Fernando “Frank” Kentling 23 Aug 1841 - 16 May 1921]
Aunt Kate Kentling, as she was known by all who knew her passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.B. Forrester, 735 West Walnut street in Springfield on April 17, aged 96 years, 11 months and 20 days. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, April 19 from her old home at Highlandville with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark. Aunt Kate was one of the most written about characters in all of the Ozarks. As a bride she accompanied her husband with Maximillian on his conquest of Mexico and because of these early day associations she was often interviewed by the reporters for the Springfield papers. She was one of the early settlers of Christian county.
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Kentling, Katarina “Katie” (Schatz) 28 Apr 1836 - 17 Apr 1933 CCR 27 Apr 1933 p3
Mrs. Kate Kentling, Ozark woman who witnessed the writing of some of the most colorful pages in history when she was a lady in waiting to the Mad Empress Carlotta, died April 17, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.B. Forrester, in Springfield. He health had been failing for many months. Had Mrs. Kentling lived until April 28, she would have been 97 years old. She had been exceptionally vigorous for one of her age until her health began to decline a number of months ago. Born in Hungary, Mrs. Kentling went to Vienna, Austria, to live at the age of eight. It was there that she married William Heide, private bandmaster to the Archduke Maxmillian. When the latter was sent by Napoleon III of France to become emperor of Mexico she accompanied the party in attendance upon Maxmillians bride, Carlotta. Tragedy struck in June, 1867, when Maxmillian lost his military support and was killed by native Mexican rebels. Royal Bandmaster Heide and his young wife were among the six court followers who reached the United States in safety. He was very ill however and died soon after they reached St. Louis. Three years later the young widow married Frank Kentling and went on another adventure, that of establishing a home and business in the sparsely settled Ozarks country. They opened the first general store at Highlandville, MO. In those days there was scarcely anything but woodland between Highlandville and the public square at Springfield. Mrs. Kentling lived to see the country developed in to productive farm land. Since the death of her second husband 10 years ago, Mrs. Kentling has made her home with first one of her children and then the other. Mrs. Kentling is survived, besides Mrs. Forrester, by two other daughters Mrs. T.H. Stephens of Hardwater, CO, and Mrs. B.L. Waddle of Tulsa; and five sons, Frank, Ben and William Kentling of Pampas, Texas. Several months ago a great-great grandson, Robert Lee Forrester, was welcomed by the aged woman. Robert Lee is the son of A.L. Forrester. The latter is the son of Charles O. Forrester, who in turn is the son of Mrs. A.B. Forester. Burial was made in the cemetery at Highlandville, under the direction of T.B. Chaffin undertaker at Ozark.---Springfield Daily News.
Kentling, Lula Mettie “Lutie“ (Collins) 13 Dec 1874 - 12 Jul 1930 CCR 17 Jul 1930 p1
[Note: Daughter of John D. & Corda (Chestnut) Collins; married 10 Feb 1895 CCM Bernard Paul "Ben" Kentling 31 Jan 1874 - 18 Sep 1947]
Lula Mettie Collins was born Dec. 13, 1874, the eldest daughter of John and Cordelia Collins. She was married to Bernard Kentling on Feb. 10, 1895, and died July 12, 1930. She expressed her faith in Christ and became a member of his church in 1926. The funeral services were conducted at the residence on July 13, 1930, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Schupbach officiating with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.
Kentling, Wayne Emil 9 Nov 1902 - 4 Jul 1929 CCR 11 Jul 1929
[Note: Son of Frank F. & Alma (Keysser) Kentling; married Elizabeth]
Saturday was a very sad day as Mr. Emil Kentling was buried, the community losing one of its best young educators and athletes
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Kentling, Wayne Emil 9 Nov 1902 - 4 Jul 1929 CCR 11 Jul 1929
The Supreme Architect of the Universe has seen fit to call from our midst an affectionate husband, a loving son and brother, a dear friend to all -- Wayne Emil Kentling. Emil was born at Reno, Mo. Nov. 9, 1902, departed this life July 4, 1929 at Columbia, Missouri, aged 26 years, 7 months and 25 days. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Kentling, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Kentling, a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Campbell, a brother, Carl Kentling and a host of other relatives and friends. Emil graduated from Ozark High School in 1921 and from Drury College in 1925. He taught at Sparta, Morrisville, Harrison, Arkansas and for the ensuing year, he and his wife had been employed as superintendent and principal respectively, at Reeds Spring. Our community feels keenly the loss and deeply sympathize with his sorrowing relatives. Emil always met us with a smile. We loved him for his kindness toward everybody. His happy optimistic outlook on life, his sterling qualities, and his educational preparation for greater and better service to mankind will ever be an inspiration to lead us onward and upward. Being grateful to his maker and desirous of espousing his Maker’s cause, some time ago, Emil united with the M. E. church. The life he espouses is beautifully expressed in Tennyson’s poem: “Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! A may there be no moaning on the bar When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Twas again home, Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For tho; from out our bourn of time an place The flood may bear me far I hope to meet my Pilot face to face When I have crost the bar.
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Kentling, Wayne Emil 9 Nov 1902 - 4 Jul 1929 CCR 11 Jul 1929
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank our many friends who have shown so much kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our loved one, Emil Kentling. We feel very grateful to those who assisted at the grave, for the beautiful floral offerings, to those who sang during the services, and to all who have assisted and shown their sympathy in other ways. Elizabeth Kentling Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Kentling Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell Carl Kentling Grandma Kentling
Kentling, William M. 12 Sep 1879 - 22 Oct 1957 CCR 24 Oct 1957
[Note: Son of Ferdinand “Frank” & Katerina “Katie” (Schatz) Kentling; married Ida May Wright 17 Jun 1881 - 27 Apr 1951]
William M. Kentling, 78, a life-long resident of Highlandville died Tuesday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. M. Holmes, near Highlandville. He had been ill several months. Mrs. Kentling. a farmer and stockman, was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Forrester, Springfield and Mrs. Joanna Stevens, White Water, Colo., one brother, Harold of Highlandville; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren and the daughter. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Highlandville school auditorium, with burial to follow in the Highlandville Cemetery. The Rev. Howard Blevins will officiate assisted by the Rev. Orie Short. Chaffin of Ozark will be in charge.
Keohane, John Patrick 26 Jun 1968 - 20 Mar 2006 SN-L 23 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Patrick & Ann ( ) Keohane; married Kim Cantrell]
John Patrick Keohane, 37, of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away on March 20, 2006, due to heart complications. He was born on June 26, 1968, in Leavenworth, Kan., the son of Patrick and Ann Keohane of Nixa. John is survived by his wife, Kim Cantrell Keohane; daughters, Ashley and Sarah; stepson, Matthew; his parents, Patrick and Ann Keohane; brothers, Kevin and Eddie Keohane; sisters, Katie Keohane and Beth Pottios; and many friends and family. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2006, in the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, in Ozark.
Kepley, Bessie Fay (Kissee) 12 Jan 1909 - 1 Feb 1973 OH 8 Feb 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Alexander & Nancy Alice (Moore) Kissee; married Harvey Wade Kepley]
NIXA - Mrs. Bessie Fay Kepley, 64, died at 5 p.m. Thursday at her home in Nixa. She was a native of Rogersville and had lived for the past seven years in Nixa. She was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Fair Grove. She had worked for St. John’s Hospital in Springfield for eight or nine years. Mrs. Kepley is survived by her husband, Harvey Wade Kepley; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Jean Hartley of Ozark and Mrs. Phyllis Ann Mayfield of Fair Grove; three sons, Ephraim Dale Kepley of Strafford, Adrain O’Dell Kepley of Route 9, Springfield, and Jerry Wade Kepley of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two brothers, The Rev. Richard Kissee of Kale Isabella, Calif. and Sherman Kissee of Elkland; three sisters, Mrs. Alva Umphries of Rogersville, Mrs. Lola Grier of Temple City, Calif and Mrs. Velma Roller of Junction City, Kan.; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Bass Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Bandy and Rev. James Melton officiating. Burial was in Bass Chapel Cemetery.
Kepley, Fred Harvey "Buckey" 29 Sep 1931 - 28 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Claude & Mary ( ) Kepley; married Norma Lee]
Fred Harvey "Buckey" Kepley, 56, Fair Play, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Kepley were held Wednesday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Mitchell Wright officiating. Burial was in Bass Chapel Cemetery. A member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield, Mr. Kepley was a past president and vice president of the Fair Play Lions Club. A carpet layer for 30 years, he at one time was co-owner of the H and K Floor Covering business in Bolivar. His survivors include his wife, Norma Lee; his parents, Claude and Mary Kepley, Fair Grove; a daughter, Vanda Kay Slaughter, Springfield; a stepdaughter, Angela Darlene Taylor, Bolivar; four stepsons, Boyce Aaron, Springfield, James Joseph Frank, Bois D'Arc, Johnathan Earl Frank, Fair Play, and Jeffrey Eugene Frank, Monett; three sisters, Geneva Snow, Springfield, Jane Spracklen, Fair Grove, and Barbara Sue Highfill, Clever; a brother, Bruce Wayne Kepley, Fair Grove; and 16 grandchildren.
Keppel, Ercel Neil 28 May 1930 - 1 Feb 1993 OH 3 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of John & Laura (Fox) Keppel; married 9 Feb 1973 Beulah]
Ercel Neil Keppe, 62, Nixa, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1993 at Cox Medical Center South. He was born May 28, 1930 in Rush County, Ind., the son of John and Laura Fox Keppel. He served in the U.S. Army for 12 years. He has lived in Christian County for the past 30 years. On Feb. 9, 1973, he was united in marriage to his wife, Beulah. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church, Shelbyville, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Keppel; two daughters, Martha Kelly and Melinda Kelley, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two step-children, Leah Emerson, Ozark, and Marty Richardson, Springfield; a brother, Ervin Keppel, Flat Rock, Ind.; five sisters, Elsie Turner, Donaldson, Ga., Ethel Shugert, Shelbyville, Ind., Evelyn Cauldwell, Fortville, Ind., Edna Weaver, Shelbyville, Ind., and Enda Jean Keller, Indianapolis, Ind.; and eight grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth McIntosh officiating. Burial will be in Martin Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to R p.m. Wednesday in the Funeral Home.
Kerans, Mary Matilda “Tilda” 2 Apr 1894 - 23 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: married Ira Kerans]
Mary. M. Kerans, 95. of Clever, died May 23: in the home her daughter, in Tustin, California. Services for Mrs. Kerans were held May 28 in Faith Chapel, Crane, with the Rev. Charles Fuller officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Kerans was a homemaker. Her husband, Ira Kerans preceded her in death in 1971. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Talley, Tustin, California; two sisters, Cora Maples, Crane, and Flora Owen, Republic; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Kerby, Earl Lee 22 Feb 1920 - 8 Oct 1943 CCR 25 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of Walter Ancel & Ida Mae ( ) Kerby]
Earl L. Kerby, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Kerby, was born Feb. 22, 1920, at Prescott, Kan., and was killed in action in Italy Oct. 8, 1943. Earl entered the service of his country Oct. 2, 1941, as a volunteer in the infantry and served as such until his death. Before his entry into services, he lived with his parents at Prescott, Kansas. For his distinguished service to his country, he has been awarded, posthumously, the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star by the War Department of the United States. Left to mourn his departure are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Kerby of Sparta; three brothers, Lawrence and Howard of Waterloo, Iowa, and William Kerby of Sparta; three sisters, Mrs. Rena Gamble of Sterling, Idaho, Mrs. Mary Cartwell of Pleasanton, Kan., and Miss Elsie Kerby of Sparta. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist church, with Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in Sparta cemetery under direction of Chaffin funeral home of Ozark.
Kerby, Ida Mae 29 Oct 1895 - 3 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: married Walter Ancel Kerby 6 Feb 1881 - 5 Apr 1961; one source said maiden name MAY have been Kelly]
Ida M. Kerby, 92, of Ozark, died at 10:50 p.m. Dec. 3, in Hillhaven Convalescent Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Kerby were held Monday in Harris Chapel; Ozark, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery. She was a native of Prescott, Kansas. She moved to Christian County in 1944, where she resided in the Sparta and Ozark communities. She was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Mrs. Kerby is survived by three sons, Lawrence, of Elkland, William, of Springfield, and Howard, of Salt Lake City, Utah; three daughters, Mrs. Rena Gamble, of Aberdeen, Idaho, Mary Cantwell, of Pleasanton, Kansas, and Mrs. Elsie Litle, of Springfield; 14 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, and 4 step- great-great-grandchildren.
Kerby, Patrick 21 Jan 1970 - 21 Jul 2004 CCH-N 28 July 2004
[Note: Son of Bill & Ann ( ) Kerby; married ?; married 9 May 2004 Cassie Jo Morris]
Mr. Patrick Kerby, Ozark, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, while being prepared for a liver transplant. Patrick was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Bill and Ann Kerby on January 21, 1970. After spending most of his life in Arkansas, he moved to Ozark in early 2002 with his family, to join his father at Burton Building Products. In 2003 he started his career as a salesman for the company, and his years of preparation and his warm smile immediately made him a success. He also coached Basketball for 2 years in the Ozark youth Basketball League, and loved working with young people. He married Cassie Morris on May 9, 2004. Survivors include: His wife Cassie Jo (Morris) Kerby, his step son Jacob Tyler Morris, his daughter, Alyssa Lane Kerby all of Ozark; his parents, Bill and Ann Kerby, of Nixa; a sister, Alice Kerby, a nephew, Colin Kerby, and a niece, Annah Dubois, all of Pangburn, Arkansas, he is also survived by his grandfather, W.E. Kerby, of Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Allen Maples officiating. Burial followed in Vaughan-Oddfellows Cemetery, Ozark The family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Kerby, Patrick 1970 - Jul 2004 SN-L 23 Jul 2004
Services for Mr. Patrick Kerby, age 34, of Ozark, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Kerby, Walter Ancel 6 Feb 1881 - 5 Apr 1961 CCR 13 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Son of Ancel Walter & Margaret (Stringer) Kerby; married Ida Mae 29 Oct 1895 - 3 Dec 1987]
Funeral services for Walter Ancel Kerby, 80, who died Wednesday, April 5, at his home in Sparta, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Rev. Albert Pyle officiated. Survivors are his wife, Ida May of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Rena Gamble of Aberdeen, Idaho, Mrs. Mary Cantwell of Pleasanton, Kan. and Mrs. Elsie Little of Springfield, Mo.; three sons, Lawrence and William Kerby of Springfield and Howard of Salt Lake City, Utah; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Potter of Hume, Mo. and Mary Emily of Washington and 13 grandchildren.
Kern, Charles B. 24 May 1884 - 15 Jul 1940 CCR 25 Jul 1940 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel B. & Susan (Wolldridge) Kern; married 6 Oct 1912 Alpha Miller; no stone in Garrison Cemetery; no record in Rathbun or Chaffin Funeral Home records]
Charles B. Kern was born May 24, 1884, in Boone county, Mo., and departed this life July 15, 1940. He was united in marriage to Alpha Miller, Oct. 6, 1912. To this union were born nine children, Archie and Lee of Mt. Vernon, Mo., Bertha of Ann Arbor, Mich., Helen, Eldridge, Olen, Leo, Mary Marie, Fern Louise and one grandson of Garrison. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 18, at 2 p.m. in the Garrison church by Rev. Dahl with burial in the Garrison cemetery under direction of the Sparta Undertaking Co., Rathbun and Chaffin.
Kerns, Eugene Russell “Gene” 16 Sep 1925 - 17 Mar 2005 CCH-N 23 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Glenn Russell & Elizabeth (Gibbs) Karns]
Eugene Russell “Gene” Karns, 79, Nixa, died Thursday, March 17, 2005 in Christian Healthcare, Republic. He was born Sept. 16, 1925 in Decatur County, Iowa, the son of Glenn Russell and Elizabeth (Gibbs) Karns. Burial was at 10 a.m. March 22 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with military honors.
Kerns, Pauline (Allison) Green 30 May 1900 – 13 Aug 1996 CCH-N 17 Aug 1996
[Note: Daughter of James & Clara (Hambleton) Allison; married Walter A. Green ? - 1957; married J. G. Kerns ? - 1972]
Pauline Green Kerns, age 96, of Nixa, died Tuesday, August 13, 1996 in Nixa Park Care Center. She was born May 30, 1900 in Hanover, KS, the daughter of James and Clara (Hambleton) Allison. She spent most of her life in Kansas and was a member of the Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and crafts. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Walter A. Green in 1957, and her second husband, J.G. Kerns in 1972, as well as a brother and sister. Survivors include: a daughter, Beverly Eggleston and her husband, Robert, Nixa; a son, Harlan Green and his wife, Wilma, Springfield; five grandchildren, Nancy O’Connor, Doug Eggleston, Debbie Gillette, Gayle Green, and Gloria Munoz; five great-grandchildren; and a stepdaughter, Mary Fearmonti, Girard, KS. Funeral services were held Thursday in Carson-Wall funeral Home, Girard, Kansas. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Walnut, Kansas, arrangements under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Kerr, Alice Josephine (Tennis) 3 Sep 1900 - 22 May 1945 CCR 24 May 1945 p4
[Note: Daughter of Josephus C. “Joe” & Minnie (Turner) Tennis; married 21 Mar 1924 Lyman James Kerr 27 Mar 1901 - 18 Apr 1994]
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice J. Kerr, 45, who passed away Tuesday morning, May 22, at her farm home north of Ozark after a lingering illness, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark. Officiating were Rev. B. Frank West of Nixa and Rev. Reg Mapes of Ozark. Burial was made in the Hazelwood cemetery in Springfield. Mrs. Kerr is survived by her husband, Lyman Kerr, Ozark farmer; one daughter, Miss Mary Jo Kerr, of the home; and her mother, Mrs. Minnie Tennis of Ozark.
Kerr, Arthur Glenn Dec 1892 - Oct 1942 CCR 22 Oct 1942 p1
[Note: Son of William T. & Lona C. “Lou“ (Smallin) Kerr; married Clara]
The following clipping from an Oakdale, CA paper relates the death of A.G. Kerr, native Ozarkian, and son of W.T. Kerr of Oakdale. W.T. Kerr received sad news yesterday of the death of his oldest son, A.G. Kerr, 50, of Seattle, who was instantly killed about 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon in Alameda when he stepped on a railroad track and was struck by a train. He was walking with an associate of his company when the accident occurred. No definite report of how the accident actually happened has been received as yet. He had spent a very happy weekend with his father and step-mother here, it being the first time in fourteen years he had been in Oakdale. He was born in Ozark, MO and had come to Oakdale with his father when he was a young lad. He had recently accepted a position as outside salesman with the Colby Steel and Engineering Co. and had come to the bay area on business planning to spend two weeks in San Francisco, then south to Los Angeles and on to Chicago. Besides his father he leaves his widow, Mrs. Clara Kerr of Seattle, a brother, E.P. Kerr of Sacramento, three sisters, Mrs. George Dick of Aptos and Mrs. C. D. Valentine and Mrs. A. G. Martin of Stockton. The body is in an Alameda mortuary where funeral services are pending awaiting word from the widow in Seattle.
Kerr, Bobbie Lee 26 Dec 1923 - 22 Oct 1981 OH 29 Oct 1981 p10
[Note: Son of Lyman James & Laura (Lebow) Kerr; married Beulah; name on SSDI Bob]
Services for Bobbie Kerr, 57, Route 3, Walnut Grove, were held Oct. 22 in Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Humble officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Kerr died Oct. 20 in his home after a long illness. He was a Springfield resident most of his life and lived in Walnut Grove for the past 12 years. He was a member of the Trinity Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Beulah; four sons, Donald, Bois’D’Arc, William and Darrel, both of Walnut Grove, and Larry, Springfield; a brother, LeRoy, Santa Cruz, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Wanda Fielder, Ozark; and 14 grandchildren.
Kerr, Christopher Columbus "Tump" 22 Feb 1844 - 3 Sep 1913 CCR 5 Sep 1913
[Note: Son of James H. & Lunda (Patterson) Kerr; married Alice Louisa Harper 18 Mar 1848 - 21 Nov 1924]
Uncle “Tump” Kerr died at his home in Nixa at 11 o’clock Tuesday night after having suffered a stroke of paralysis a few days ago. Mr. Kerr was about 77 years of age and was an uncle of the Harper boys, being a brother of Grandma Harper of Ozark.
Kerr, Columbus Harvey 5 Oct 1876 - 7 Jun 1942 CCR 11 Jun 1942 p1
[Note: Son of Christopher Columbus “Tump“ & Alice (Harper) Kerr; married Viola Jones 8 Mar 1878 - 31 Jul 1967]
Funeral services for Columbus Harvey Kerr, 65, prominent Reed Springs citizen, who died suddenly last Sunday at his home there were held Tuesday at the Nixa Christian church, with interment in Payne cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include his wife, Viola, two sons, Gene of Branson and Fleet of Reed Springs, a daughter, Mrs. Lafon Russell of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Della Keltner and Mrs. Mollie Beddingfield, both of Nixa.
Kerr, Clyde Matthew 23 Mar 1890 - 7 Jul 1943 CCR 15 Jul 1943 p1
[Note: Son of James W. & Mary Lavonia (O’Bryant) Kerr; married 25 Dec 1926 CCM Leona Gertrude Kidwell 8 Nov 1902 - 9 Nov 1993; his MO DC gives father‘s middle name as Riley]
Funeral services for Clyde Matthew Kerr, 53, who died July 7 at his home near Clever, were held Friday, July 9, at Delaware chapel, conducted by Rev. D.S. Frazier and Rev. D.H. Holland, with burial in the cemetery there under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. The Masonic lodge had charge of services at the grave. Born near Clever in 1890, Mr. Kerr was married to Leona Kidwell in 1926 and to this union were born two children, Mary Elizabeth and James Matthew. Besides the wife and children, he is survived by two brothers, Jeff and Joe Kerr of the Delaware community. A member of the Methodist church since early boyhood, he was active in church work, having taught a class in the Clever Methodist church the past 20 years.
Kerr, Edmond Mathew “Eddie” 8 Oct 1897 - 12 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Marion C. & Lennie (M. Nelson) Kerr; married Nellie Jewel 24 Jun 1899 - 25 Jan 1993]
Eddie Matthew Kerr, 74, a life-long resident of the Clever area, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, May 12, at his home after a long illness. Mr. Kerr, a farmer, was an active member of Clever Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Millie; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Conley of Tulsa; three sons, Harold Kerr of Tulsa, Marion Kerr and John Kerr, both of Clever; a sister, Mrs. Lucile Thomas, Springfield; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Ben Schmidtke officiating. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Kerr, Effie Jane (Taylor) 6 Jan 1877 - 12 Dec 1927 CCR 15 Dec 1927 p1 & CCR 22 Dec 1927 p1
[Note: Daughter of Captain George W. & Sarah Jane (Canard) Taylor; married 11 May 1898 James Asa Kerr 24 Jun 1874 - 11 Dec 1936]
Hurting Hearts: - How sweet to live in happiness and health -- Surrounded with Hope and things of wealth -- Death -- It comes so sudden like and still -- Our lived ones and our friend to all -- And we stop enroute to goal -- Only fortune to make. Is this Life? Is this the purpose of the clay in the image of our God? Or do we as a people here today -- Misconstrue our life and feighly let it ebb away? Death -- It comes so sudden like and still, and though we watch with sturdy might, it has its way; and calms again that form of clay on which the Maker looked with loved and breathed the breath that made it move. So we go on without a thought of what the morrow hold for us! When life has reached the golden year, beyond the time allotted here -- Death has less shock -- But when we see him boldly steal a Mother from a home, we feel, that we, forlorn, must stop, and this partake of Sadness, that’s the stake, which follows Death.
Mrs. J.A . Kerr is dead. And a community mourns. The end, though sad was beautiful, As one the morning of her death, she carried the unconscious flower of Hope to all whom moved within her sphere, so she, unconscious of the coming touch of the unseen Savior was borne away to mark more beautiful that home beyond the starlight canopy of Heaven. Effie Jane Taylor was born on January 6th, 1877, the youngest daughter of Sarah Jane and Captain A. M. Taylor at their home north of Ozark in the Hopedale neighborhood. At the tender age of 11 years, she confessed her faith in her maker and united with the Hopedale Baptist church. She later transferred her membership to the Ozark Christian church of which she was a faithful member until her death, which occurred on Monday morning, about 9:30 o’clock, December 12th, 1927. On May 11th, 1898 she was united in marriage to James A. Kerr, to which union four children were born: Lyman, who now lived north of Ozark, Mrs. Lula (Francis) Wernet, of Springfield; Frank T. who is attending school at the Missouri University, and J. Emmett, who is attending school at Drury. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. J. C. Young, at whose home she passed away; one brother, John S. Taylor, also of this city, and one granddaughter, Mary Jo Kerr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Kerr. She has been preceded in death by her father and mother, one sister and one brother. During her life in Ozark, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, having served that organization as Worthy Matron; a member of the Ladies Literary Club and the Hopedale club. From the time she became a member of the last named organization, she never missed a meting until her health prohibited her from attending public gatherings. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, December 13th at 2 o’clock from the home of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Young, with Rev. B. Frank West officiating. Burial took place in the Hazelwood cemetery at Springfield under the direction of T. B. Chaffin. Is this the history of the life of her who was born on January 6th, 18tt as Effie Jane Taylor, to become the wife of James A. Kerr, on May 11th, 1898? Not so, my friend! Because in her living, she concentrated her devotion on the home she had vowed to make and to pour out her life for those whom she was to mother, and nothing can bespeak the truth of such an eulogy more than the exemplification of her life as seen in her family. Not only willing to enter into the valley of death that she might bring into the world a life, but after bringing and caring of those tender lives through their years of infancy, so devoted was she, that in spite of the fact that she might have known that death was just beyond the dawning of the day, she braved the coming of her call with that mother-loving instinct which said to her, let nothing mar those valuable hours so necessary to the making of worth men. How valuable will be the life that this mother gave to the family in the years yet ahead of those who live. And tho her visit here may seem to have been sort, yet those who mourn have a beautiful treasure to possess until eternity -- that treasure is the realization that they have beheld in all the glory of the infinite the sacredness of a perfect motherhood; they have felt the warmth of a pure mother’s hand and heard her footsteps in response to their pleading cry -- this realization speaks to the hearts that understood and as the voice of an angel, it soothes and quiets the now aching hearts. When world’s are dark, when discouragements bar our way, when disappointments come, where is it, then, the heart would go? Why, friend, it’s back to arms that welcome us, and hands that bid our word, to calm the fever of a soul, that’s tired and weak and ferd, It’s back to where the scenes are those which take us back to boyhood’s throes, when life began it’s journey long, o’er roads that’s often wrong. It’s back to where our memories tell, are pleasures still for those who dwell, within the sweetness of the place to which we roam -- It’s back to that place we call home. That, my friends, is the Haven of a Tired Soul, and it was just such a place that this Mrs. James A Kerr made for the brood she mothered and the man she husbanded. And such a life stands out in any community as the glaring sun in the storm swept sky, and although such a life has gone, its evidences of usefulness, of services, of consideration will always remain with this community in which Effie Jane Kerr was born, lived and died.
AND
Kerr, Effie Jane (Taylor) 6 Jan 1877 - Dec 1927 CCR 22 Dec 1927 p1
Resolutions from O.E.S.
Whereas, it has pleased Divine Providence to call our beloved sister, Effie Kerr, to her reward on December 12, 1927, at this beautiful Christmas season, leaving many sorrowing relatives, friends and members of the Order of the Eastern Star, who have met with her in the midst for a number of years. She has faithfully filled various offices in this order and was Worthy Matron in recent years. Therefore, be it resolved: That in her death, her husband, children, brother and sister suffer an irreparable loss of a faithful, loving wife, mother and sister, and the O.E.S. will sadly miss her from their midst. And Be It Resolved: That the Ozark Chapter extend to her family their heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sorrow. We pray our Heavenly Father to comfort their hearts with the thought of meeting her in “that Beautiful and, the far-away home of the Soul, where no storms ever beat on the glittering strand while the years of eternity roll.: May we all feel the influence of her kindly, womanly example and may be all be made better by her having live. Be It Further Resolved: That as a memorial to our esteemed, departed sister, a copy of these resolutions be published in the Ozark paper, a copy be furnished the bereaved family and a copy be spread upon the records of this chapter. Ivie E. S. Rogers Ollie Bruton Lodusky Johnson
Kerr, Elaine Spindler 1951 - Oct 2011 SN-L 16 Oct 2011
[Note: no Find-A-Grave, no SSDI, no funeral home record]
Elaine Spindler Kerr, 60, Nixa. Arrangements: Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Kerr, Elena Ruth 28 Dec 1930 - 1 Jan 1931 CCR 8 Jan 1931 p1
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Mettie R. (Sims) Kerr]
Elena Ruth Kerr, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr of Cassidy, died Jan. 1, 1931. Burial was in Selmore cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin.
Kerr, Emily Dale (Bates) 1 Dec 1908 - 20 Apr 1932 CCR 28 Apr 1932 p1
[Note: Daughter of Herbert S. & Ida E. (Cummings) Bates; married 17 Sep 1930 Dr. Frank Taylor Kerr 24 Jul 1905 - 5 Jun 1987]
Death comes to Mrs. Frank Kerr. Succumbs to attack of pneumonia following short illness. Funeral at Harrisonville last Friday at 2:30 p.m. Ozarks relatives and friends attend. This community was saddened last week by the word which came Wednesday evening from Kansas City that the attack of pneumonia with which Mrs. Frank Kerr had been suffering had proved fatal and that she had passed away at 6:15 o’clock that evening at the St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Kerr had been ill a week or more with influenza when she suffered a relapse and developed one of those quick cases of pneumonia, against which she failed to have the vitality to battle. She was the youngest daughter of Mrs. Ida M. Bates of Harrisonville, MO. After her graduation from the Harrisonville High School, she attended Drury College, Christian College and the University of Missouri. On Sept. 17, 1930, she was united in marriage to Dr. Frank Taylor Kerr, son of Mr. J.A. Kerr of this city. The ceremony was performed at the Delta Delta Delta sorority house at Columbia. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr returned to Chicago where Dr. Kerr was completing his medical education. After his graduation they went to Kansas City at which place he has been intern in the General Hospital of Kansas City. At the time of her death, Mrs. Kerr was 23 years, 4 months and 20 days of age. She was a member of the Baptist church and was of a loveable and likeable disposition and character. Her sudden and untimely death breaks a sweet companionship. Funeral services were held at the Bates home in Harrisonville on Friday, April 22, with the Rev. Geo. C. Monroe officiating. Burial was in the Orient Cemetery at Harrisonville. Following the services, Dr. Frank Kerr came to Ozark to spend a week or ten days with relatives here before returning to his work in the General Hospital in Kansas City. Frank may indeed feel and realize that the sympathy of this entire community goes to him in this sad hour of his life and career. Those from Ozark who attended the funeral services at Harrisonville were Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Werne, Mrs. J.C. Young, Mrs. John Taylor, Mrs. R.R. Farthing, Mr. J.A. Kerr, Miss Jennie Taylor, Mr. Jack Farthing, Mrs. H.L. Kerr and son, Jack, of Crane and Dr. and Mrs. U.F. Kerr and Mrs. Margaret Ragsdale of Springfield.
Kerr, Frank, Dr. 1905 - 5 Jun 1987 OH 11 Jun 1987 p4
[Note: Son of James & Effie Jane (Taylor) Kerr; married Eunice]
Services for Dr. Frank Kerr, 81, Fayetteville, Ark., were held June 8 in First United Methodist Church of Monett with the Rev. Frederick Zahn officiating. Graveside services and burial were in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett. Dr. Kerr died June 5 in Washington Regional Hospital, Fayetteville, following a short illness. He was born in Ozark and was a graduate of Drury College and received his doctorate of Medicine degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Following internship at Kansas City General Hospital, he practiced medicine in Monett for over 38 years until his retirement in June of 1970. He had resided for the past four years in Fayetteville. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monett and a longtime member of the Monett R-1 Board of Education, serving as president of three years. Survivors include his wife, Eunice; a son, Frank L. Kerr, Fayetteville; two brothers, Lyman Kerr and Emmett Kerr, both of Ozark and five grandchildren.
Kerr, Fred 31 Oct 1890 - 2 Aug 1980 OH 7 Aug 1980 p10
[Note: Son of William James & Sarah Susan (Lyman) Kerr; married 26 Feb 1919 Mettie R. Sims 5 Oct 1890 - 4 Oct 1975]
Services for Fred Kerr, 89, Springfield, were held Tuesday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Charles Newhart officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Kerr died last Saturday in St. John’s Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Ozark until he moved to Springfield last November. He was a retired farmer and a member of Cassidy Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roena Davis, Ozark; two sons, Lanford, Aurora and Stanley, Springfield; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Kerr, Homer Lanson, Dr. 13 Dec 1876 - 19 Jun 1950 CCR 22 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of William James & Sarah Susan (Lyman) Kerr; married 4 Mar 1900 Mayme Green 16 Aug 1881 - 22 Oct 1955, daughter of Calvin G. & Caroline (Farthing) Green; daughters - Mary Margaret married Abbot; Annabell married McMasters]
Dr. Homer L. Kerr, 73, physician and surgeon in Crane since 1911, died at his home there Sunday evening, following a lengthy illness. Dr. Kerr was born in Springfield on December 13, 1876, the son of W.J. and Susan Kerr, pioneers of the Ozark and Hopedale settlements. He attended school in Christian county, and was graduated from the St. Louis university school of Physicians and Surgeons in 1901. He was married in 1900 to Miss Mayme Greene of Ozark. Prior to settling in Crane, Dr. Kerr practiced medicine in Galloway and Sparta. He took an active part in medical affairs, having been a member of the state society of the American Medical Association, president of the Ozark Medical Society, and past president of the Missouri Board of Health and the Missouri Medical Society. Among his community interests were the Crane Community Club, of which he was a past president, the board of directors of the Bank of Crane, of which he was president, and the Masonic Lodge and Shrine of Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mayme Kerr, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Seanor Abbot of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Taylor McMasters of Rockaway Beach; one son, Jack, of Branson; two sisters, Mrs. R.R. Farthing and Mrs. A.H. Tiehl of Ozark; two brothers, W.T. of Oakdale, Cal., and Dr. Fred Kerr, 736 E. Grand, Springfield; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church at Crane, with the Rev. W.J. Willis officiating. Burial in Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield with Manlove of Crane in charge. Active pallbearers were Dr. Frank Kerr, Dr. Fred Farthing, Dr. Gene Farthing, Orville Kerr, Jack Farthing, Emmet Kerr, and Lyman Kerr. Honorary pallbearers were J.W. Cook, L.A. Gatton, A.B. Hilton and Charles Smythe. It was Dr. Kerr’s wish that money for flowers be sent to the Bank of Crane, in care of L.A. Gatton. Funds will be used to set up a Dr. Kerr Memorial to assist two medical students through school.