Kindell, Doris Eileen (Line) Tooley 22 Jan 1947 - 21 Feb 2012 SN-L 23 Feb 2012
[Note: Daughter of Lyle & Evelyn ( ) Line; married Roy Tooley 23 Aug 1941 - 8 Nov 1999; married 1994 Melvin Kindell]
Doris Elieen Kindell, 65, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012. She was born January 22, 1947 the youngest of 5 daughters to Lyle and Evelyn Line who preceded her in death, as did her sister, Loretta Courteous. She leaves behind her husband of 17 years, Melvin; her children, Roy Tooley, Jr., Ronda Ferrell, Sheila Edmondson, and Renee Brandes; sisters, Leora Smith and husband Edward, Lois Manley and husband Wayne, and Marilyn Lyons. Doris is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, February 24, at 1 pm also in the funeral home with burial to follow in Brookline Cemetery.
Kindrick, Elmer L. 2 Dec 1913 - 7 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
[Note: Son of Thomas R. & Mollie (Johnson) Kindrick; married Velma Leonna Ash 6 Jul 1923 - 26 Mar 2000]
Elmer Kindrick, 55, Ozark, died at 10 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church and formerly served as assessor of Christian County. In former years, he was coach of the basketball team in Highlandville. He was a stock and grain farmer. Survivors include his wife, Velma; two sons, Bobby Rex of Ozark and Paul Joseph of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Virginia Ann Holstein, Nixa, Mrs. Sharon Lee Hampton, Goodhope, Miss Lida Jane Kindrick of the home, Mrs. Karen Jean Rountree, Springfield, Mrs. Minnie June Snyder, Ozark; three brothers, Claude, Springfield, Owen, San Jose, Calif. and Mitchell, Sacramento, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie McKnight and Mrs. Maude Hastings, both of Springfield and Mrs. Ethel McGinnis, Tulsa and 12 grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery.
Kindrick, Joseph Harve 23 Jan 1893 - 15 Jan 1930 CCR 23 Jan 1930
[Note: Son of Thomas R. & Mollie (Johnson) Kindrick; married Jewel; MO DC gives father‘s middle initial as H.]
Accidental shot by brother while hunting last week near Springfield -- father of boy lives near Selmore, this county.
The Springfield papers last week told of the accidental shooting of Joseph Kindrick, 27, by his brother, Mitchell, while the boys were hunting. The report of the tragedy in the Springfield papers was as follows -- Joseph H. Kindrick, 37, employee of the Stigall Construction company, who lived at 2700 Pierce Ave., Springfield, was almost instantly killed at 4:30 last Wednesday afternoon when he was accidentally shot in the back by his brother, Mitchell Kindrick, as they were hunting on the Ed W. Appleby farm, six miles northeast of Fair Grove on U.S. Highway 65. Dr. Murray C. Stone, Greene county coroner, viewed the body, and made a preliminary investigation of the tragedy last night. He said that an inquest probably will not be necessary. However, he will investigate the case more thoroughly today. The brothers had gone during the day to the home of their brother in law, Ben Hastings, located only about 200 yards from the point where the shooting occurred, with the idea of doing some rabbit hunting. They has gone only a few paces after climbing over a fence to the Appleby farms where the tragic affair occurred. According to the story told Dr. Stone, Mitchell was attempting to light his pipe when he tripped over a telephone line which had been brought down by the recent storm, causing him to lurch forward and discharge the right barrel of a 12-gauge, double-barrel shotgun he was carrying. “Where am I shot?” exclaimed Joseph, falling backward into his brother’s arms and dying before he could say anything else. The charge of No. 4 shot made a wound a little larger than a half dollar nearly in the middle of his back. Mitchell Kendrick laid the body on the ground and ran to the Hastings house where he told his brother’s wife and Mrs. Hastings of what had happened. The three of them carried the body to the home. Going to the spot where the shooting occurred, Dr. Stone found both guns where the brothers had dropped them. Nearby was a dead rabbit which one of them had shot. Joseph had carried a 16-gauge single barrel shotgun. Dr. Stone was informed that Mitchell had gone to Ozark to get his father, Thomas R. Kendrick. He lives with his father there.
Kindrick, Lida Ethel (Glenn) Horn 25 Apr 1875 - 31 Aug 1956 CCR 6 Sep 1956 p1
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Helen M. (Ball) Glenn; married ? Horn ; married Thomas R. Kindrick 1871 - 22 Jun 1962]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lida Ethel Glenn Kindrick, 81, who died August 31, at her home on route 1, Ozark, were held Sunday, Sept. 2 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Howard Blevins and Rev. Donald Mabe officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mrs. Kindrick professed her faith in Christ some 60 years ago and was a member of the Highlandville Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Thomas R. Kindrick; one son, Felix C. Horn, of Springfield; four stepsons, Claude Kindrick of Springfield, Owen Kindrick of San Jose, Calif., Mitchell Kindrick of Sacramento, Calif; and Elmer Kindrick of Ozark; four step-daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Knight and Mrs. Maude Hasten of Sacramento, Mrs. Cora Hill of Springfield, and Mrs. Ethel McGinnis of Tulsa; two brothers, George Glenn and Ted Glenn, both of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Jennie G. Pierce of Nevada; 39 step grandchildren, 40 step great grandchildren; one step great, great grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Kindrick, Lida Jane 10 Nov 1954 - 23 Aug 2009 SN-L 25 Aug 2009
[Note: Daughter of Elmer L. & Velma Leeona (Ash) Kindrick]
Lida Jane Kindrick Funeral services for Lida Kindrick will at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009 in the Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow in the Glenn Cemetery.
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Kindrick, Lida Jane 10 Nov 1954 - 23 Aug 2009 CCH-N 26 Aug 2009
Lida Jane Kindrick, 54, a lifelong resident of Ozark, passed away Aug. 23, 2009, in her home. She was born Nov. 10, 1954, the daughter of Elmer and Velma Ash Kindrick. Lida was a member of the First Baptist Church of Highlandville and was a former employee at Ozark Riverview Manor. Survivors include: one son, Tom Kindrick; a special granddaughter Tiffany Kindrick; three sisters, Jean Sowers and husband Stan, Marshfield, June Grant and husband Dan, Taneyville, Sharon Tibeets and husband Derb, Lampe; two brothers, Joe Kindrick and Shana Angell, Nixa, and Bob Kindrick, Ozark; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Ann Holstein. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Aug. 27, in the Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Glenn Cemetery south of Nixa. Family will receive friends and family from 1 p.m. until service time.
Kindrick, Thomas R. 1871 - 22 Jun 1962 CCR 28 Jun 1962 p1
[Note: no legible tombstone; married Mollie Johnson; married Lida Ethel Glenn 25 Apr 1875 - 31 Aug 1956 m/1 Horn]
Funeral services for Thomas R. Kindrick, 90, who died Friday June 22, at the home of a son, Elmer Kindrick, near Highlandville, were held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Charles W. Creibaum officiating. Second services were held at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Prospect Baptist Church in Webster County, and burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Harris. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. He is also survived by three other sons, Claude of Springfield, Owen of San Jose, Calif. and Mitchell of Sacramento, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Knight and Mrs. Maude Haston, both of Sacramento, Mrs. Cora Hill of Springfield, and Mrs. Ethel McGinnis of Tulsa; 41 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren and 14 great, great grandchildren: 140 descendants in all.
Kindrick, Velma Leeona (Ash) 26 Jul 1923 - 26 Mar 2000 CCH-N 29 Mar 2000
[Note: Daughter of Marion & Monnie (Holloway) Ash; married Elmer L. Kindrick 2 Dec 1913 - 7 Jan 1979]
Velma Leeona Kindrick, age 76, of Ozark, died Sunday, March 26, 2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born July 26, 1923 in Cassville, Missouri, and was the daughter of Marion and Monnie (Holloway) Ash. Mrs. Kindrick retired from Fasco Industries and was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her husband, Elmer L. in 1979, a daughter, Virginia Ann Holstein, three brothers, and five sisters. Survivors include: six children, Bobby Rex Kindrick, Texas, Sharon Lee Hampton, Lampe, Lida Jane Kindrick, Ozark, Karen Jean Sowers and her husband Stan, Marshfield, Monnie June Snyder and Paul Joseph Kindrick, both of Ozark; 19 grandchildren including one she raised in her home, Anthony; 13 great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation was Tuesday evening in the funeral home.
King, Aaron Lynn 9 Mar 1982 - 22 Dec 2002 SN-L 23 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Ray E. & Cathy (Merritt) King]
Aaron Lynn King, 20, Clever, died early Sunday, December 22, 2002, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident, south of Clever. He was born March 9, 1982 in Springfield, MO. Aaron grew up in the Boaz community and graduated from Clever High School. He was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He was an outdoorsman. He thoroughly enjoyed camping, fishing, floating, cookouts, and other outdoor activities. Aaron was passionately loyal to his friends, of whom there were many. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton and Lois King and great-grandparents, Tom and Lyndal Mallonee, and Lawrence Meritt. He is survived by his parents, Ray E. King, Clever, and Cathy Sanderson and husband Richard, Odessa, MO; a brother and his wife, Jaredd and Heather King, and a niece, Melayna King, all of Galena; maternal grandparents, James and Ruby Meritt, Clever; great-grandmother, Veronica Meritt, Boaz; a great-aunt, Mildred Bergman, Aurora; his fiancée, Tabatha Gardner, and their unborn daughter, Gracie Marie, Clever; Tabatha’s parents, Terry and Brenda Gardner, Clever; and a multitude of other loving family members and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Dale Grubaugh and Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery. The funeral home will be open at 2 p.m. today where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family has requested memorials be made to the educational fund for his daughter. Springfield News-Leader, December 23, 2002.
King, Allen D. "Bill" 29 Jun 1932 - 10 Jul 2006 SN-L 12 Jul 2006
[Note: married 1952 Vivian]
Allen D. "Bill" King, 74, died July 10, 2006, in Cox South. He was born June 29, 1932, in Frazee, Minnesota. After serving in the United States Army, he began an appliance business in Lawrence, Kansas. He built their home in Highlandville in 1996. In 2002 he and his wife moved to Nixa, Mo. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vivian King; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Randy McGehee; grandchildren, Katy Servos and husband, Nathan, Calley McGehee, and Patrick McGehee and great-grandson, Sebastian Servos. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard N. King. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, July 12, at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, at James River Assembly of God, Clark Chapel, Ozark, Missouri. Burial will be at Lawrence Memorial Park in Lawrence, Kansas, at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006.
King, Arbie Cecil 24 Jul 1899 - 30 Dec 1983 OH 5 Jan 1984 p8
[Note: Son of Jesse Thomas & Rebecca E. (Florence) King; married Audie M. Sullivan 1902 - Mar 1960]
Services for Arbie Cecil King, 84, Georgetown, Texas, were held Jan. 2 in Clever First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Wakefield officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under the direction of Meadors. Mr. King died Dec. 30 in Georgetown Hospital after a short illness. Survivors include a son, James Willard, Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Jones, Georgetown; six sisters, Mrs. Stella Wise, Scottsbluff, Neb., Mrs. Ruby Fuchs, Winsor, Colo., Mrs. Blanche Stull, Sterling, Colo., Mrs. Thelma Whited, North Platt, Neb., Mrs. Maxine Edger, Salt Lake City, Utah and Mrs. Cressie Broyles, Greeley, Colo.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
King, Archie Irvin 11 Oct 1910 - 30 Jun 1929 CCR 11 Jul 1929
[Note: Son of William Henry & Sallie A. (Wilkerson) King]
Archie Irvin King, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie King, was born October 11, 1910 and died in the Burge Hospital at Springfield, Sunday, June 30, 1929, aged 18 years, 8 months and 19 days. He leaves to mourn his departure, his father and mother, 3 brothers and 2 sisters; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Wilkins and Mrs. Victoria King, besides other relatives and a host of friend. Archie’s death was the result of an accident that confined him for several weeks to his bed. During that time, tho completely paralyzed from the waist throughout his lower limbs, which resulted at times in the most excruciating pains, he bore it all with a patience and forbearance equal to that of the most valiant soldier. Not one word of complain did he ever utter and he was always cheerful and most considerate of his nurses. He expressed himself at different times as being ready and willing to go when the time comes and put their faith and trust in Jesus, their Savior, who knoweth all things and who is ready and willing to comfort at such times when the Grim Reaper - Death, comes to claim our loved ones. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, July 1st at the home north of Clever, being conducted by Rev. R. R. Forbis. Burial was made in the Wise Hill cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
King, Audie M (Sullivan) 1902 - Mar 1960
[Note: Daughter of Jerry & Elizabeth (Epperson) Sullivan; married Arbie Cecil King 24 Jul 1899 - 30 Dec 1983]
Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church at Clever Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Audie King, 58, who died at her home near Clever Saturday morning following a lengthy illness due to a malignant condition. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever. The deceased was born in the Clever community and spent practically all of her life there. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Clever and was active in the work of the church as long as her health would permit. She was respected by her many friends and her death leaves a deep vacancy, not only in the home, but in the community as well. Survivors include her husband, Arbie; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Jones of Apalachin, N. Y.; a son, Willard of Clever; one brother, Ernest Sullivan of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Talent of Republic and Mrs. Laura Osborn of Springfield; other relatives and friends. Harris of Clever had charge of arrangements.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 10 March 1960 in the margin.
King, Belle died 13 Jun 1928 CCR 14 Jun 1928 p1
[Note: no record in Chaffin; no MO DC found; no stone in King Cemetery]
Belle King died at her home in Kansas City, June 11th. Her body was shipped to Ozark for burial, arriving June 13th. Burial was in the King cemetery under the supervision of T. B. Chaffin.
King, Berthena Marilda (Hampton) 6 Sep 1852 - 27 May 1932 CCR 2 Jun 1932 p4
[Note: Daughter of Tillman H. & Sarah L. (Shoap/Shope) Hampton; married 1871 Lafayette C. King 1856 - 1900; had a twin, Matilda; another source has her mother as Rebecca L. Cobb]
Berthena Marilda Hampton King was born in Union City, GA, Sept. 6, 1852 and departed this life at the home of her sister, Mrs. Nancy Little in Clever, May 27, 1932, aged 79 years, 8 months and 20 days. She was married to L.C. King in 1871. To this union twelve children were born, six of whom survive: Jesse King of Crook, CO; Bert King of Concrete, Washington; Mrs. Nishie Little and Mrs. Ailsie Maxwell of Clever, MO; and Mrs. Freda Arndt of Billings. She was converted at a very early age in life and united with the Baptist church. She was a charter member of the Clever Baptist church of which she was a faithful member until her death. Besides the children she is survived by four sisters, 4 half-brothers, 2 half-sisters, 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Clever, Missouri, Saturday, May 28, at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. N.G. Bristow of Springfield, MO. Burial was made in Wise Hill cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
King, Bethel Leona 4 May 1923 - Oct 1975 OH 26 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: married Hubert King]
Mrs. Bethel Leona King, 52, Visilia, Calif. died at 8 p.m. Thursday in Fresno Valley Medical Center, Fresno, Calif. following a short illness. Mrs. King is survived by her husband, Hubert; a son, Billy James of the home; two sisters, Alma Jewell King, Fordland and Freda Pettit, Ozark. Miller Funeral Home of Visilia was in charge of arrangements.
King, Bettie Anne (Grady) 27 Jul 1924 - 10 Jan 2012 SN-L 12 Jan 2012
[Note: Daughter of Archie Vern & Anna Elizabeth (Forsythe) Grady; married 22 Dec 1944 married Lester David King]
Bettie Anne King, 87, Ozark. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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King, Bettie Anne (Grady) 27 Jul 1924 - 10 Jan 2012 CCH-N 18 Jan 2012
Bettie Anne King, 87, of Ozark, died Jan. 10, 2012. She was born July 27, 1924, in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Archie Vern and Anna Elizabeth (Forsythe) Grady. On Dec. 22, 1944, she and Lester David King were united in marriage. Mrs. King lived in Essex, Iowa, before moving to this area in 1970. She had lived in Ozark since 1981. For 25 years, she and Lester owned and operated a printing and newspaper shop in Essex. She later worked for the News-Leader as a lino type operator. Bettie held a pilot’s license, and also enjoyed camping, fishing, sewing and knitting. She attended Cassidy United Methodist Church. Survivors include: Her husband, Lester; two sons and their wives, David and Debra King of Denver, Colo., and Don and Diana King of Quincy, Ill.; four grandchildren, Bryce King, Meshara Gilbert, Kyle King, and Amanda King; and seven great-grandchildren, Kylie, Tara, Hudson, Kala, Logan, Kyle and Bryson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Elizabeth, and her father and step-mother, Archie and Dorothy Violet King. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Jan. 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gary Langley officiating. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
King, Betty (Baker) 17 May 1887 - 30 Aug 1958 CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
[Note: Son of John T. & Martha A. (Smart) Baker; married Mark Baker]
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty King, 71, who died Aug. 30 at her home in Billings were held Monday, Sept. 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Billings Baptist church, with Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A native of the Clever community, she was a member of the Billings Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorotha Barber of Sapulpa, Okla., and Mrs. Irene Netzer of ; one granddaughter and one great grandchild; three brothers, Rev. Robert Baker and Leonard Baker, both of Springfield and Clarence Baker of Billings; three sisters, Mrs. Lura Bristow of Springfield, Mrs. Effie Wilkins of Billings and Mrs. Edith Coker of Long Beach, Calif.
King, Carl W. 15 Sep 1902 - 24 Nov 1938 CCR 1 Dec 1938 p1
[Note: Son of William Marion & Minnie (Gilmore) King; married 6 May 1923 CCM Lucile Pigg]
Carl King, 36, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion King, who live south of Ozark, died Thursday, Nov. 24, in Mercy Hospital at Bakersfield, Calif., the result of injuries incurred the day previously in a head-on crash involving his light truck and a heavy transport truck on a highway near Bakersfield. Death resulted from a basal skull fracture. He had been a resident of Bakersfield several years but was well remembered by his many friends in this section. He visited relatives here the past summer. Survivors include twin daughters, Velma and Thelma, of Somerton, Ariz., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. King of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Morris of Bakersfield, Calif., and Mrs. Iva Smith of Dunnegan, Mo.; one brother, Scott King of Bakersfield; and a half brother, Ed King of Ozark. An inquest into circumstances surrounding his death was held at Bakersfield last Thursday, following which funeral services were held at Bakersfield on Saturday, Nov. 26. The body of Mr. King was shipped to Ozark for burial, arriving in Springfield Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held Thursday of this week at the Selmore Baptist church, Rev. Oscar Pigg of Springfield officiating. Interment was made in the Selmore cemetery under the direction of the Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.
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King, Carl W. 15 Sep 1902 - 24 Nov 1938 CCR 1 Dec 1938 p1
We desire to thank the kind neighbors and friends who assisted us in every way and extended such welcome sympathy during our recent bereavement in the death of our son and brother. Especially do we wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Klepper. That you may be equally as fortunate in your hours of sorrow is our wish.
Mr. and Mrs. W.M. King, Mr. and Mrs. Scott King, Mr. and Mrs. Edd King and family, Mrs. Ivah Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Prout.
King, Charles L. 30 Jan 1931 - 26 May 2004 SN-L 25 May 2004
[Note: Son of Wesley & Zora (Sivils) King; married Barbara]
Charles L. King, 73, ended his long struggle with heart disease on May 26, 2004, at Cox South. He was born on Jan. 30, 1931, to Wesley and Zora Sivils King in Ava, Mo., who preceded him in death. Also preceding him was his son, Reginald David King, who was killed in Vietnam in 1969. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; son Steven Squibb and wife Kathryn of Daphne, Ala.; sisters Nina Lisenby and Jim, Nixa, Shelba Lawson, Sparta, and Delores Speake, Cabool; a stepsister, Louise Napier, Marshfield; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was a charter member of Orchard Crest Baptist Church where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2004, with Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. Burial will be in Gann Cemetery in Dallas County. Visitation will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, May 28, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Orchard Crest Baptist Church Building Fund, 320 S. Orchard Crest, Springfield, MO 65802.
King, Chester Roy 1892 - 15 Jul 1968 CCR 18 Jul 1968 p8
[Note: married Dora]
Funeral services for Chester Roy King, 76, Nixa, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Chapel of the Ozarks, Springfield, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery near Willard. Mr. Kind died at 4:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Dora; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Swan, Willard, and Mrs. Anita Helmer, Big Bear Lake, Calif.; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
King, Clara (Wheeler) 25 Feb 1887 - 29 Jun 1982 OH 8 Jul 1982 p2
[Note: Daughter of Willard & Paralee (Blevins) Wheeler; married 24 Sep 1911CCM Edward King 7 May 1890 - 26 Jun 1958]
Services for Clara King, 97, Ozark, were held July 1 in Adams Funeral Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. King died June 29 in Ozark Nursing and Care after a long illness. Mrs. King was a charter member of Selmore Christian Church and a lifelong resident of the Selmore community. She lived with her daughter for five years before moving to the nursing home. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Marie Rainey, Ozark; two sisters, Miss Lena Wheeler, Ontario, Calif., and Mrs. Flossie Cutbirth, Riverside, Calif.; and a granddaughter.
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King, Clara (Wheeler) 25 Feb 1887 - 29 Jun 1982 OH 15 Jul 1982 pB9
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank everyone for all the help, flowers and expressions of sympathy during the illness and death of our loved one. The family of Clara King 26-1tc
King, Clinton C. 26 Jan 1915 - 6 Sep 1989 NN-E 14 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of Jessie L. & Sadie L. (Frazier) King; married 13 May 1939 Lois Irene Meritt 18 Dec 1920 - 10 Jul 1989]
Clinton C. King, 74, of Clever died at 11:52 p.m. Sept. 6 in St John's emergency room from apparent heart failure. Services for Mr. King were held Sept. 9 in the Union City Church of the Nazarene with the Revs. Riley Hall, Ray Geren, and Don Cross officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mr. King was a lifetime resident of the Boaz area and a member of the Union City Church of the Nazarene. He was a retired farmer and a retired employee of Kraft Foods. Surviving are four sons, Wayne, Republic, Roy, Ozark, Ray, Clever, and Ralph, Hurley; three daughters, Dorothy Maggard, Ava, Connie Vaughn, Buckley, Washington, and Nelda Salkil, Clever; two sisters, Beatrice Gerard, Boaz, and Audra Maples, Springfield; 22 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frazier Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.
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King, Clinton C. 26 Jan 1915 - 6 Sep 1989
Clinton C. King, 74, of Clever, died at 11:52 p.m. Sept. 6 in St. John’s emergency room from apparent heart failure. Services for Mr. King were held Sept. 9 in the Union City Church of the Nazarene with the Revs. Riley Hall, Ray Geren, and Don Cross officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mr. King was a life time resident of the Boaz area and a member of the Union City Church of the Nazarene. He was a retired farmer and a retired employee of Kraft Foods. Surviving are four sons, Wayne, Republic, Roy, Ozark, Ray, Clever, and Ralph, Hurley; three daughters, Dorothy Maggard, Ava, Connie Vaughn, Buckley, Washington, and Nelda Salkil, Clever; two sisters, Beatrice Gerard, Boaz, and Audra Maples, Springfield; 22 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frazier Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund. (Contributed by Lisa Ellison)
King, Curtis Efton 8 Oct 1892 - 17 Feb 1950 CCR 23 Feb 1950
[Note: Son of Nimrod N. & Delphia (Fletcher) King; married 7 Feb 1914 Stella Baird ; 1910 Census shows living with sister, Lida (King) Adams; birthdate from WW I registration]
Word was received here this week of the death of Curt King of Ontario, California, for many years a resident of Ozark. A brother, W.H. King, of Aurora, received a telephone call Friday night that the former Ozark man died following a stroke. He had been in ill health for some time. He was 58. Funeral services and burial were to be at Ontario Monday. Survivors include his 88-year-old mother, Mrs. Delphie King, his wife, Stella, two sons, Harold and Roy Lee, two daughters, Hazel and Vena; four sisters, two brothers and two half brothers.
King, Delphia E. (Estes) 28 Sept 1898 - 18 Apr 1993
[Note: Daughter of David M. & Mary M. (Mynatt) Estes; married 20 Aug 1916 CCM Eura W. King 23 Jun 1895 - 11 Apr 1974]
Funeral services for Delphia E. King, 94 , of Clever, were held Wednesday, April 21, In Clever First Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Fortner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. King died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, in the Life Enhancement Village of the Ozarks, Nixa. She was a member of the Clever First Baptist Church, Farm Club, Country Club and the Clever Senior Citizens Center. She is survived by a son Bob King, of Clever, and a daughter, Ivon Chastain, of Springfield; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Card: DELPHIA E. KING Sept. 28, 1898 – April 18, 1993, SERVICES HELD Clever First Baptist Church April 21, 1993, at 1:30 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Terry Fortner MUSIC Rosemary Bane, Joe Nelson ESCORTS Gerald Little, Charles Little, Kenneth Westerman, Roy King, Jim Young, Joe Little FINAL RESTING PLACE Mt. Carmel Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
King, Edmund prob b c1914 died 2 Jan 1943 CCR 7 Jan 1943 p1
[Note: Son of Sanford L. “Sonk” & Frances ( ) King 1884 - 7 Jun 1960]
Word has been received here of the death Jan. 2 of Edmund King at Nashville, Tenn., where he was crushed under a train. He was the son of Sanford King, formerly of Ozark, now living at Davenport, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. King attended funeral services at Nashville last week.
King, Edward 7 May 1890 - 26 Jun 1958 CCR 3 Jul 1958 p1
[Note: Son of William Marion & Elizabeth “Liza” (Sappington) King; married Clara Wheeler 25 Feb 1887 - 29 Jun 1982]
Funeral services for Edward King, 68, a prominent farmer and stockman who died Thursday, June 26, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Known to everyone as “Ed:, Mr.. King lived his entire life on the farm his great grandfather homesteaded in the 1840’s He was a longtime member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Wheeler King; one daughter, Mrs. Clifton Rainey of Ozark; one brother, Scott King of Bakersfield, Calif,; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Shepherd of Carthage, Mo. and Mrs. Ruth Proutt of Bakersfield and one granddaughter, Carolyn Rainey.
King, Ernie Patrick “Pat” 30 Jun 1953 - 8 May 1979 OH 17 May 1979 p6
[Note: Son of Joe & ? (?) King; married Patti]
Funeral services for Ernie King, 25, of Clever were held May 10 in the Clever United Methodist Church with the Revs. Paul Swadley and Frank Gilmore officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. King died May 8 at his home of a gunshot wound. The Stone county Sheriff’s Department is still investigating the shooting and a ruling has not been made on the death, a department official said. Mr. King was a farmer and a member of the Clever United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patti; a son, Steve of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe King, Clever; a brother, Mike, Clever; a sister, Miss Pam King, Clever and a grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Little, Clever.
King, Etna M. (Pearce) 5 May 1890 - 24 Dec 1968
[Note: Daughter of Joshua Perry & Frances Jane (Holder) Pearce; married Hardie C. King 27 Jun 1892 - 1 Mar 1950; show spelling as Pearce in other sources ?]
Mrs. Etna King, 77, died at the Cox Rest Home in Republic, where she had been a resident, early today. A member of the Clever Baptist Church and the Eastern Star at Billings, she was a native of Christian County. She is survived by one son, Jim King, Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Winnie Estes, Clever; four brothers, Henry Pierce, Bois D’Arc, Canney Pierce, Springfield, Alvie Pierce, Moses Lake, Calif., and Earl Pierce, Hanifred, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 24 December 1968 in the margin.
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King, Etna (Pearce) 5 May 1890 - 24 Dec 1968 CCR 2 Jan 1969 p1
Mrs. Etna King, 77, died at Cox Rest Home in Republic where she had been a resident early Tuesday, Dec. 24. A member of the Clever Baptist Church and the Eastern Star at Billings, She was a native of Christian County. She is survived by one son, Jim King, Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Winnie Estes, Clever; four brothers, Henry Pierce, Bois D ’Arc, Canney Pierce, Springfield, Alvie Pierce, Moses Lake, Calif. and Earl Pierce, Hasford, Calif.; two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
King, Eura W. 23 Jun 1895 - 11 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p2
[Note: married 20 Aug 1916 Delphia E. Estes 28 Sep 1897 - 18 Apr 1993]
CLEVER - Eura W. King, 78 of Clever died in St. John’s Hospital. Springfield after a long illness. Surviving are his wife, Delphia; a son, Bob of Clever; two daughters, Mrs.. Mary Young, Clever and Mrs. Ivon Chastain, 2526 South Meadowbrook, Springfield; two brothers, Glen of Sterling, Colo. and Orbie of Clever; and six sisters, Mrs. Stella Wise, Bayard, Neb., Mrs. Blanche Stull, Sterling, Neb., Mrs. Cressie Broyles, Broken Bow, Neb., Mrs. Ruby Fuch, Boulder, Colo., Mrs.. Velma Whited, North Platte, Neb. and Mrs. Maxine Edgar, Salt Lake City, Utah. Cantrell of Clever will announce funeral arrangements.
King, Frances 2 Jan 1897 - Nov 1976 OH 18 Nov 1976 p8
[Note: spelling from SSDI]
OZARK - Mrs. Francis King, 78, a longtime Ozark resident, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield’s Northside Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a member of Elm Grove Methodist Church near Ozark. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lon Blevins, Ozark and Mrs. Diana Shepherd, Colton, Calif. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. John Comer officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery in Springfield. The family will be in the funeral home form 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.
King, Fred 1877 - 17 Jul 1940 CCR 18 Jul 1940 p8
[Note: married Maggie]
Fred King, 63, lifelong resident and farmer of Walnut Grove, died at 8:50 o’clock last night in a Springfield hospital following an illness of five days. He was a member of the Walnut Grove Presbyterian church. Surviving are his widow, Maggie, two daughters, Nancy and Ruby King of the home, four sons, Robert, Hubert and Louis, all of the home, and Maurice of Ball, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. John Morris of Bolivar; three brothers, Virgil of Kansas City, Elvin of Walnut Grove and Roy of Greenfield; two half brothers, Thad Kirby of Greenfield and Ben Kirby of Dadeville. Miss Ruby King is a teacher in the Ozark school system.
King, Freda M. (McDaniel) 1932 - 9 Jan 1978 OH 12 Jan 1978 p5
[Note: Daughter of James Cecil & Alta (Andrews) McDaniel; married William King; No SSDI found]
Mrs. Freda M. King, 45 of 908 N Marion, died at 12:15 a.m. Mon. in her home after a long illness. Mrs. King was a Baptist. Surviving are husband, William; two sons, Danny and Larry and three daughters, Robin, Sally and Alice, all of the home; her mother, Alta McDaniel; a brother, Donnie McDaniel, both of Nixa; five sisters, Miss Theda McDaniel and Miss Kathy McDaniel, both of Nixa; Mrs. Barbara Dooly of Ozark, Mrs. Beverly Campbell, Springfield and Mrs. Fern Isbell, Sparta. Ralph Thieme will announce arrangements.
King, Gary Lee 1 Apr 1949 - 1 Oct 1951
[Note: Son of Clinton & Lois Irene (Meritt) King]
Apparently reaching for a small plastic toy, a two-year-old boy drowned late yesterday when he tumbled into a shallow water cooler in a barn lot at a farm home near Clever. Gary Lee King as found by his mother, Mrs. Clinton King, about 6 p.m. only shortly after he left the house. Artificial respiration efforts of both his parents failed to revive the lad. The farm is located four miles southeast of Clever. Mrs. King, mother of four other children, told Coroner Dean Harris of Christian County, that she missed the child and went to look for him. She found him face-down in the water cooler, a cut-down 50-gallon barrel two feet high and containing only a foot of water. Floating in the water was the plastic toy about the size of a spool. Coroner Harris said there would be no inquest. In addition to his parents, Gary Lee is survived by two brothers, Wayne and Roy, and two sisters, Dorothy and Connie, of the home, and his maternal grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Heral Merritt of Route 2, Crane. Funeral services will be under direction of Harris of Clever. (Contributed by Lisa Ellison)
King, George W. 20 Dec 1860 - 23 Aug 1909 CCR 9 Sep 1909
[Note: Son of John E. & Martha J. (Noe) King]
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted us at the funeral and burial of our son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. King and Family
King, Hardy C. 27 Jun 1892 - 1 Mar 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
[Note: Son of Thadeus C. & Victoria C. (Parker) King; married Etna M. Pearce 5 May 1890 - 24 Dec 1968; name spelled Hardie on tombstone]
Hardy C. King, 57, a resident of Clever community for 52 years, died March 1 following a month’s illness. Mr. King was engaged in the trucking business in Clever until 1940 then became custodian of the Clever school. He was a member of Clever Baptist church for 30 years and also was a member of Billings Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his widow, Etna; a son, James, of Billings, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday in Clever Baptist church with the Rev. R.W. Forbis and Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Masonic rites were conducted at the graveside.
King, Henry 1891 - ? CCR 17 Oct 1929 p1
Henry King, 38, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. King, who live on a farm four miles south of Billings, is in dangerous condition at Springfield Baptist hospital as the result of injuries received when he fell in front of the sickle bar of a mower with which he was cutting weeds in a o’clock Saturday afternoon, No one The accident occurred about 3:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon. No one saw King fall from his seat on the mower. The attention of the elder King and J. H. Graf of Billings, who were painting a building on the farm at the time, was attracted by the runaway team. Had it not been for the fact that the horses broke loose after dragging the mower over the young man’s body, he would have been immediately killed, it was said here. King suffered a fractured skull, a crushed hip, and many flesh lacerations, caused by the sickel guards. The man was taken to Springfield in a Wallace ambulance from Billings, after being given first aid by Doctor Stewart there. Dr. Wilbur Smith performed an operation late Saturday evening in an effort to save the injured man’s life. King is not married.
King, Hester B. (Bilyeu) 25 Nov 1903 - 12 Sep 1950 CCR 21 Sep 1950
[Note: Daughter of John Franklin & Minnie “Minda” (Hedgpeth) Bilyeu; married 13 Dec 1919 Scott King 11 Feb 1900 - Dec 1980]
Mrs. Scott King, 46, of Bakersfield, California, died at her home there September 12. The body was brought to Ozark and funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery. Mrs. King was a native of Christian County, born November 25, 1903. She was united in marriage to Scott King, December 13, 1919. She united with the Victory Baptist Church at an early age, later moving her membership to the Selmore Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Scott King; her father and mother, John and Minda Bilyeu of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Josie Bridges of Ozark; and by two brothers, Stanford Bilyeu of Bakersfield, California, and Edd Bilyeu of Springfield.
King, Howard Clyde 20 Dec 1914 - 13 Jun 1969
[Note Son of John R. & Myrtle R. (Pope) King]
Howard C. King, 54, a lifelong resident of Clever, died Friday morning, June 13, in the veteran’s hospital at Kansas City after a long illness. Mr. King was a retired Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Myrtle King, Clever; two brothers, Stanley and J. Victor, both of Miami, Okla; and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Adams, Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Funeral Chapel here. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery (hand written date of 1969).
Funeral Card: In memory of HOWARD C. KING born December 20, 1914, Clever, Missouri; DIED Thursday, June 13, 1969, Kansas City, Missouri MEMORIAL SERVICE Sunday, June 15, 1969, 2:00 p.m. Cantrell Chapel, Clever OFFICIATING Rev. James Smith FINAL RESTING PLACE, Delaware Cemetery. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
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King, Howard Clyde 20 Dec 1914 - 13 Jun 1969 CCR 19 Jun 1969 p8
Howard C. King, 54, a lifelong resident of Clever, died Friday morning in the veterans hospital in Kansas City after a long illness. Mr. King was a retired Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Myrtle King, Clever; two brothers, Stanley and J. Victor, both of Miami, Okla. and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Adams, Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Funeral Chapel.
King, Hugh 1 Feb 1904 - 6 Mar 1983 OH 10 Mar 1983 p5
[Note: married Lena 4 Aug 1908 - 18 Mar 2006]
Services for Hugh King, 79, Marshfield, were held March 10 in Barber-Edwards-Arthur Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Sam Lowe and Kenneth McIntosh officiating. Burial was in Marshfield Cemetery. Mr. King died Marsh 6 at St. John’s Regional Health center in Springfield after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Lena; four daughters, Mrs. Retha Wilhebrink, Anderson, Ind., Miss Ann King and Mrs. Shirley Fellin, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Loretta Hall, Marshfield; three sons, Hugh Wayne, of the home, Sam, Billings, and Joe, Springfield; one brother, Glenn, Niangua; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
King, Hugh Clifton 8 Jun 1892 - 24 Oct 1953 CCR 29 Oct 1953 p1
[Note: Son of William Monrow “Mon” & Emma (McWhirter) King; married 21 Dec 1924 Stella J. Weaver 11 Nov 1896 - 1986]
Funeral services for Hugh Clifton King, 61, who died October 24 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City of injuries suffered in an auto accident near his home in Appleton City, Mo. were held Oct. 26 at Highlandville Baptist Church , conducted by Rev. Reg M. Mapes. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Masonic services were held at the grave. Mr. King had spent most of his life on a Christian County farm until moving to Appleton City five years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stella Weaver King; one daughter, Mrs. Guy O. Carter of Wichita, Kan.; other relatives and many friends who will remember him as a good neighbor.
King, Infant Son 30 Dec 1978 - 30 Dec 1978 OH 4 Jan 1979 p3
[Note: Son of Allen & ? (?) King; no legible tombstone found]
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen King, Route 1, Ozark, were held Tuesday at Collins Cemetery, southwest of Ozark with the Rev. Leroy Maples officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark. The baby was dead at birth Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield.
King, James Robert 28 Apr 1940 - 1 May 1940 CCR 9 May 1940 p1
[Note: Son of Clinton & Lois Irene (Merritt) King]
James Robert King, the 5-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton King, passed away Tuesday night. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home by Rev. J. Van Bussick with burial in the Frazier cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
King, James Willard 29 Nov 1926 - 25 Sep 2010 SN-L 28 Sep 2010
[Note: Son of Arbie C. & Audie M. (Sullivan) King; married 13 Sep 1947 Irene I. McGinnis 2 May 1928 - 10 Apr 2010]
James Willard King, age 83, of Clever, Mo., went home on September 25, 2010. Willard was born on November 29, 1926, in Crook, Colo., to Arbie C. and Audie M. (Sullivan) King. He was united in marriage to Irene McGinnis September 13, 1947. Irene and his parents preceded James in death. He is survived by a sister, Virginia Jones, Springfield, and four children, Ginna Gayle and husband, Randall Daum, Clever, J.D. King and wife, Pam, Billings, Dean King, Springfield, and Jan and husband, Marvin Mitchell, Sparta. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a niece, a nephew, and many friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tues., September 28, 2010, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. The service will be at 2 p.m., Wed., September 29, 2010, in the Hurley First Baptist Church, with Reverend Randall Daum and Reverend Larry Winfree officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever. The family extends special thanks to all of the Sonshine Manor staff. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com
King, Irene I. (McGinnis) 2 May 1928 - 10 Apr 2010 SN-L 13 Apr 2010
[Note: Daughter of Clarence Herbert “Sam” & Lydia Leona (Pierce) McGinnis; married 13 Sep 1947 J. Willard King]
Mrs. Irene I. King, age 81, Clever, went home on Saturday, April 10, 2010 after a short battle with cancer. Irene was born May 2, 1928, in Nixa, Missouri, the daughter of Sam and Leona (Pierce) McGinnis. She was united in marriage to J. Willard King on September 13, 1947. Her parents, and a sister, Bessie Cooper preceded Irene in death. She is survived by her husband, J. Willard King, of the home; four children and their spouses, Ginna Gayle and Randall Daum, Clever, J.D. and Pam King, Billings, Dean King, Springfield, and Jan and Marvin Mitchell, Sparta; 10 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren; five sisters and their spouses, June King, Clever, Rose Giles, Republic, Maxine Hood, Clever, Janie and Don Nash, Ozark, and Deanie and Kenny Pearce, Ozark; two brothers and their spouses, Buddy and Judy McGinnis, Hurley, and Tony and Linda McGinnis, Nixa; and many nieces, nephews and friends. A special thanks to all of the staff at Sonshine Manor, and many thank yous to the four special ladiesyou know who your are. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in Meadors Funeral Home, in Clever. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, in the Hurley Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever. Family suggested memorials could be made to the Sonshine Manor in Republic. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneral home.com
King, James Tompa 14 Dec 1887 - 13 Jun 1964
[Note: Son of Lewis Little & Lucinda (Carter) King; married first Thelma Jones 12 Oct 1897 - 31 Jan 1954; married second Zula (Tennis) Maples 4 Jan 1899 - Nov 1966; Tombstone give name as Tompa James]
James Tompa King, 76, of Clever, died in the Aurora Hospital at 8:30 a.m. Monday. A native of Billings, he was a World War 1 veteran and a member of the Methodist Church at Clever. Survivors include his wife, Zula; two step-daughters, Mrs. Vesta Mae Dickenson, Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Betty Orcutt, St. Louis; a step-son, Dale Maples, Cary, Ill.; a brother, S. G. King, Clever; five sisters, Mrs. I Alice Peebles, Mrs. Lloyd Wampler, Mrs. Nora Solomon, Mrs. Cindy Wampler and Mrs. Lee Jenkins, all of Springfield; nine step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were to be at 2 p.m. today in the Clever Methodist Church. The Rev. Wayne Jones and the Rev. Ed Brock were to officiate with burial in Frazier Chapel Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
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King, James Tompa 14 Dec 1887 - 13 Jun 1964 CCR 18 Jun 1964 p1
James Tompa King, 76, of Clever, died in the Aurora Hospital at 8:30 a.m. Monday. A native of Billings, he was a World War I veteran and a member of the Methodist Church of Clever. Survivors include his wife, Zula; two step-daughters, Mrs. Vesta Mae Dickenson, Dallas, Tex. and Mrs. Betty Orcutt, St. Louis; a step-son, Dale Maples, Cary, Ill.; a brother, S. G. King, Clever; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Alice Peebles, Mrs. Lloyd Wampler, Mrs. Nora Solomon, Mrs. Cindy Wampler and Mrs. Lee Jenkins, all of Springfield; nine step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Clever Methodist Church. The Rev. Wayne Jones and the Rev. Ed Brock will officiate with burial in Frazier Chapel Cemetery. The casket will be at the church from 12:30 Thursday until service time, and then will be closed.