King, Walter Lee 4 Aug 1878 - 3 Jan 1941 CCR 9 Jan 1941 p1

[Note: Son of ? & Emma (  ) King; married 13 Jan 1901 Lola E. Southwick]

Walter Lee King was born August 4, 1878, died January 3, 1941 at the age of 62 years, three months and 29 days. He was married to Lola E. Southwick January 13, 1901, and to this union were born two children, John E. King of Little Rock, AR, and Mrs. Emma Melton of Nixa, MO. He was converted about 40 years ago and united with the St. Luke Methodist church of Marshfield, MO. He moved from Springfield to his farm south of Nixa 13 years ago and united with the Nixa Baptist church where he was a member at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his going, besides his wife and children, his 80-year-old mother, Mrs. Emma King of Springfield, MO, one sister, Mrs. Walter Verink, also of Springfield, one brother, Ralph, of Los Angeles, CA, four grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday in the Nixa Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark, with burial in the East Lawn cemetery at Springfield under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, MO.

 

King, Wesley 6 Nov 1840 - 5 Nov 1925 CCR 6 Nov 1925

[Note: Son of John & ? ( ) King]

Died: Wesley King, aged 85 years died at the county farm Thursday morning. Funeral services will be held this afternoon with burial in the King cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. Stinson living in Eastland Heights addition just east of the city.

 

King, William Henry 13 Oct 1878 - 24 Oct 1948 CCR 28 Oct 1948

[Note: Son of Thadeus C. & Victoria C. (Parker) King; married 1909 Sallie E. Wilkins 4 Dec 1884 - 20 May 1947]

Funeral services were to be held Friday afternoon at the Clever Baptist church for William Henry King, 70, who died October 24, at his home near Clever. Burial will be in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Kin was married in 1909 to Miss Sally Wilkins and to this union seven children were born. His wife and three children preceded him in death. Survivors include three sons, Willard of Republic, Alden of Freewater, Ore., and Virgil of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Doran of Clever; one brother, Harvey King, also of Clever; three grandchildren and many friends.

 

King, William Marion 3 May 1865 - 25 Jan 1947 CCR 30 Jan 1947 p1

[Note: Son of John E. & Martha J. (Noe) King; married 24 Dec 1888 Elizabeth “Liza” Sappington 12 Sep 1860 - 12 Jun 1892; married Dec 1894 Minnie B. Gilmore 6 Mar 1866 - 15 Mar 1953]

William Marion King was born May 3, 1865, and passed away at his home south of Ozark on Jan. 25, 1947. He was united in marriage on Dec. 24, 1888 to Miss Elizabeth Sappington and to this union one son was born. Mrs. King passed away on June 10, 1892. In December 1894 he married Miss Minnie R. Gilmore and to this union six children were born. Three children preceded him in death. He was converted at an early age and united with the Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Minnie; two sons, Edd of Ozark and Scott of Oildale, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Ivan Smith of Carthage, Mo., and Mrs. Ruth Prout of Bakersfield, Calif.; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Payne and Mrs. Emmon Page, both of Ozark. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield. Internment was in the Selmore cemetery under direction of Chaffin.

 

King, Willie 4 Oct 1894 - 18 Oct 1964       CCR 22 Oct 1964 p1

Willie King, 70, died at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Veterans’ Hospital at Fayetteville, Ark. A native of Christian County, Mr. King had resided about 40 years in California state . For the past three years, he had made his home in Ozark at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horner. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include a brother, Harwell, of Highlandville; and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Larson, Whittier, Calif., Mrs. Nettie Pearce, Rialto, Calif. and Mrs. Lida Adams, California state. Funeral services were at 2 p. m. Thursday in Harris Chapel. The Rev. Joe Horner officiated, and burial was in Selmore Cemetery.

 

Kingen, Waldo Ralph 17 Feb 1916 - 10 Jan 2005 SN-L 12 Jan 2005

[Note: Son of Glen & Ida (  ) Kingen; married 17 Feb 1946 Rosalee]

Waldo Ralph Kingen, Ozark, passed from this life January 10, 2005, in the Mt. Vernon Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Mo. He was a retired teacher and superintendent. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, in 1949. Following his retirement in 1979, he and Rosalee moved to Springfield, where they lived for five years until they moved to Ozark. Following graduation from Southeast State, he worked on and received his Master's degree from Millikin University, Mt. Auburn, Ill. A veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII, he served in the European theater, attaining the rank of S/Sgt. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Ozark. His parents were Glen and Ida Kingen. He was born in Ellsinore, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Rosalee, to whom he was married on February 17, 1946; one daughter, Lee Ann and her husband Terry Delso, Arlington, Texas; one son, Michael Glen Kingen, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Jo Ann Case and Glenda Goelz, both of St. Louis, Mo.; two grandchildren, Jerry Christopher Perryman and his wife Jill, and Casey Barrett Perryman. Services are 9:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church Building Fund in Ozark.

AND

Kingen, Waldo Ralph 17 Feb 1916 - 10 Jan 2005             CCH-N 26 Jan 2005

[Note: Son of Glen E. & Ida E. (Wallace) Kingen; married 17 Feb 1946 Rosalee Ford]

            Waldo Ralph Kingen was born February 17, 1916 in Ellsinore, Missouri to Glen G. and Ida E. Wallace Kingen. He passed from this life to his eternal home in Heaven January 10, 2005. Waldo was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings: Lou Ellen Klingen Taylor and L. W. Kingen. He is survived by his wife, Rosalee Ford Kingen, of Ozark, Missouri to whom he was married on February 17, 1946; two sisters, Jo Ann Case and Glenda Goelz, both of St. Louis, Mo.; a son, Michael Glen Kingen, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Lee Ann and her husband Terry Delso, Arlington, Texas;   two grandchildren, Jerry Christopher Perryman and his wife Jill, and Casey Barrett Perryman, all of Ozark, Missouri. Waldo served his country honorably in the United States Army in World War II. While serving in England, France and Germany, he attained the rank of staff sergeant. In 1949, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeast Missouri State University in Capt Girardeau, Missouri. Waldo became a science teacher in Mt. Auburn, Illinois and proceeded to earn a Master’s degree in School Administration from Millikin University in nearby Decatur, Illinois. Upon completion of his Masters degree in 1959, Mt. Auburn School District promoted him to the position of Superintendent. In 1961, he accepted an administrative position with the Crete-Monee School District in Crete, Illinois. Following his retirement on June 30, 1974 he and Rosalee moved to Springfield, Missouri. In 1979, they moved to Ozark, Missouri where he and Rosalee became active members of First Baptist Church. Several years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s he became a resident of Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri on October 31, 2003 where he remained until his passing. During his stay there, Waldo remained cheerful and happy and was well loved by the staff. He was buried with military honors at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri on January 14, 2005. 

 

Kinkade, Gary Dean 4 Jan 1944 - 10 Jan 2009 SN-L 15 Jan 2009

[Note: Son of Clifford & Lois Marie (Garoutte) Kinkade; married Linda]

Gary Dean Kinkade, 65, Billings, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was born January 4, 1944, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Clifford and Lois Marie (Garoutte) Kinkade. Gary served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. He retired as an auto mechanic at Don Wessel Oldsmobile of Springfield. Gary was a member of the Clever First Baptist Church and the VFW Post of Billings. His parents preceded Gary in death. He is survived by a daughter and her husband, Dawn and Scott Helliker, Okmulgee, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; three step-children; a brother and his wife, Donald and Donna Kinkade, Republic; two nephews; former wife and companion, Linda Kinkade, Billings; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2009, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. A private burial will be at a later date in Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions can be made to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.

 

Kinloch, Robert Bruce 30 Jun 1851 - 23 Jan 1905 CCR 26 Jan 1905

[Note: Son of George & Elizabeth (Anderson) Kinloch; married 1879 Eliza Maulding; this spells surname Kinlock, but “the editor“ was Kinloch, and survivors listed here are Kinloch]

The editor was called to Seneca Monday by a telegram announcing the death of his brother.

Died, at his home at Seneca, Mo Monday, Jany. 23d at 12 o’clock, R. B. Kinlock, brother of the editor.

AND

Kinloch, Robert Bruce 30 Jun 1851 - 23 Jan 1905 CCR 2 Feb 1905 p1

Died, Monday, Jan. 23, 1905. Robert Bruce Kinlock, aged 53 years, 6 months and 24 days. He was born in Anderson, province of Ontario, Canada, and moved with his parents to Mutton, Ill. when he was about 13 years of years. When only about 14 years old, he enlisted in the 23d regiment of the Illinois volunteer infantry in the war of the rebellion. Soon after this was war was ended, and he was  given an honorable discharge. In 1871, he came to Missouri and soon after began work for the Frisco railroad in the constriction service and had been with the company ever since. He begun as a laborer and from time to time was promoted - for efficient work and for some time has been general inspector of bridges and buildings for the entire system and was a considered a valuable man by the railroad company and drew a good salary. Last May, he made his headquarters in New Orleans, La. Having always lived in the North and not being used to the southern climate, it through that while there, he may have contracted the disease that caused his death. Suffice it to say that he came home in November to doctor up, but it proved to be his last trip, and he gradually grew worse until death came. In 1879, Mr. Kinlock was married to Miss Eliza Maulding. Nine children were born to this union, five having died. Two daughters, Eva and Lida and two sons, Earl and Alone and the wife and mother are left to mourn the husband and father. Besides his immediate family, his aged mother, five brothers and four sisters survive him. W. W. Kinloch of Ozark, Sherman Kinloch and wife of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Omer and Grant Kinloch, Wm. Franck and wife, Mrs. T. C. Aton and Miss Teresa Kinloch of Billings, Mo., brothers and sisters of the deceased were here to attend the funeral. Mr. Kinloch was a good provider for his family, his salary was ample to take care of them, and while he was away form home a great deal of the time he left them well supplied and in every way possible made his family comfortable. He carried a $2,000 life insurance policy in the Bankers Union of Des Moines, Ia, a home in this city and other annuities that will materially help the stricken family left behind. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. Church under the auspices of the Masonic order of which he was a member with interment in the Seneca cemetery/ Rev. S. A. French delivered the funeral sermon. And this the life of a good man was spent and ended, and who shall not say that it is not well? He was a member of no church, but his religion was the golden rule, and the good and noble deeds that he did in his lifetime are to his credit and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him, particularly to his bereaved family. Peace to his ashes and love to the memory of a good man. - Seneca Dispatch.

 

Kinloch, Wallace W. 29 May 1850 - 10 Mar 1914 CCR 13 Mar 1914

[Note: Son of George & Elizabeth (Anderson) Kinloch; married 1883 Harriet A. Jan 1860 - ?; no MO DC]

A telegram was received Tuesday by Editor Reid of the Democrat announcing the death of W. W. Kinloch, former resident of Ozark and for many years editor and owner of the Christian County Republican. The telegram was sent by Mr. Kinloch’s oldest daughter, Beatrice and announced that the remains of her father would be shipped to Billings for burial which took place at that city yesterday where the family have many friends and relatives. Mr. Kinloch was over 60 years of age and leaves a wife and four daughters, who have the sympathy of all their old Ozark friends.

 

Kinnaird, Daniel Robert 27 Feb 1989 - 10 Nov 2009 SN-L 13 Nov 2009

[Note: Son of Shawn & Antonineet “Toni” (Gindlesperger) Kinnaird]

Daniel Robert Kinnaird, age 20, Nixa, Mo., formerly of Davenport, Iowa, and Port Orange, Fla., passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in Cox South Hospital. He was born February 27, 1989, in Miami, Fla. He attended Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, Fla., and graduated in 2007. Daniel was hospitalized Tuesday, November 3, 2009, after being struck by a drunk driver. He fought hard for nearly a week, surrounded by family and friends, but his injuries were too severe. Daniel was a lover of life, easy going, loved trying new things and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He had just moved to the area in July, but he quickly captured everyone's heart with his caring attitude and contagious smile. Daniel was an organ donor, we hope that his life will live on through others. He enjoyed drawing, playing video games, listening to music, being at the lake with his family, and spending time with his girlfriend, Catherine Ellis, of Springfield, Mo. He worked at Nixa Price Cutter and was looking forward to starting at OTC in the spring. He is survived by his father, Shawn and Kim Gaisford- Kinnaird of Nixa, Mo.; mother Antionette "Toni” Lambert of South Daytona, Fla.; paternal grandfather Jefferson Kinnaird of Davenport, Iowa; paternal grandmother, Karen Kinnaird of London, England; maternal grandparents, Glenn and Virginia Gindlesperger; grandparents, Jim and JoAnn Lee of Ozark, Mo.; brother Michael Brehm and wife, Trisha and their daughter, Nicole, all of Jerome, Pa.; brothers, Eric Gaisford and his wife, Kimberly of Ozark, Mo., and Joel Gaisford and his wife, Ashley of Springfield, Mo.; sister Jordan Gaisford of Springfield, Mo.; aunts, Tracey and her husband, David Sheets of Ozark, Mo., and Melissa Hayes of Mt. Pulaski, Ill.; and cousins, Stephanie, Amanda and Michael Sheets, and Morgan, Trevor, and Cassandra Hayes. The family would like to thank the ER and NTICU -Doctors and Nurses at Cox South, especially Vickie and Jennifer, for their hope, support, and care they gave Daniel and his family. We will not soon forget you. Also to the waiting room families - we feel blessed to have met you – to everyone thank you for your numerous prayers, support, and love. Visitation services will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009, from 3 to 4 p.m., Ridgecrest Baptist Church, in the Fellowship Center. Memorial celebration will begin at 4 p.m., with Pastor Andy Thornton officiating and under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, Mo. Casual dress is requested. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, please make donations to The local chapter of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.

 

Kinney, Marleta (Freelove) Tucker 5 Apr 1924 - 17 Aug 2003  SN-L 20 Aug 2003

[Note: Daughter of Harry & Verna (  ) Freelove; married ? Tucker; married 17 Dec 1945 Robert M. “Barefoot Bob” Kinney 5 Feb 1921 - 3 Dec 2003 ]

Marleta (Tucker) Kinney, 79, Billings, Mo., departed this life Aug. 17, 2003, at Christian Health Care Center, Republic. The daughter of Harry and Verna Freelove, she was born April 5, 1924 in Bradford, Pa. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Barefoot" Kinney, whom she married Dec. 17, 1945. Marleta is also survived by one son and his wife, Brad and Sandy Kinney of Republic, Mo.; three daughters, Karen Cole and husband David of Salem, Va., Karel Whyte of Aiken, S.C., and Kris Beemiller and husband Ron of Benton, Kan.; one brother, Don Freelove of Florida; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will be in Springfield National Cemetery at a later date.

 

Kinney, Robert M. “Barefoot Bob” 5 Feb 1921 - 3 Dec 2003 SN-L 5 Dec 2003

[Note: Son of Leon & Minnie (  ) Kinney; married 17 Dec 1946 Marleta Freelove 5 Apr 1924 - 17 Aug 2003 m/1 Tucker]

Robert M. "Barefoot Bob" Kinney, 82, Billings, Mo., died at 8:55 a.m. Dec. 3, 2003, in Christian Health Care Center, Republic. The son of Leon and Minnie Kinney, he was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Waverly, N.Y. Bob had been an associate in the radio industry many years, and was highly respected in Springfield and the Ozarks. "Bob" was an Army Airborne Soldier in World War II, having served in the European Theater, where he had received the Purple Heart as well as Silver and Bronze star medals. He belonged to the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He is survived by his son and his wife, Bradley R. and Sandra Kinney, Republic; three daughters, Karen and David Cole, Roanoke, Va., Karel Whyte, Aiken, S.C., and Kristina and husband Ron Beemiller, Wichita, Kan.; one sister, Catherine Ring, Gatlinburg, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Bob's wife, Marleta, preceded him in death Aug. 17, 2003. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield. Military services will follow in the funeral home. Bob has been cremated and burial will be in Springfield National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Springfield Association of the Blind, 1600 N. Washington, Springfield, MO 65802.

 

Kinser, Phyllis Irene 26 Aug 1925 - 30 Oct 2008 SN-L 2 Nov 2008

[Note: married M.E. "Pete" Kinser]

Phyllis Irene Kinser, 83, of Rogersville, passed away on October 30, 2008, in St. John's Hospital, as a result of a fall at the home. She was born on August 26, 1925, in Creston, Iowa. Phyllis graduated from Ozark High School. She was united in marriage to M.E. "Pete" Kinser. They spent 64 years together. She was a member of Oak Grove Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother. Phyllis is survived by her husband; son Steven Kinser and wife Shirlayne; four grandchildren, Pete Kinser, Jason, Justin and Jared Scholz; sister Lee Ann and husband Dave Northrop; sister-in-law Fern Shoemaker. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. November 3, 2008, in the Kinser-Lee Cemetery, 1/4 mile North of US 60 on Farm Road 195. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on November 2, 2008, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Kinser-Lee Cemetery, 5063 E. Farm Road 194 Rogersville, MO 65742.

 

Kinser, Raymond C. 30 Sep 1905 - 7 Nov 1984 OH 15 Nov 1984 p11

Graveside services for Raymond C. Kinser, 80, Highlandville were held Nov. 9 in Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn North Funeral Home, Springfield. Mr. Kinser died Nov. 7 in his home of natural causes. Survivors include a daughter, Sandi Kelley, Springfield; a son, Robert, Springfield; two sisters, Ruth Miller, Springfield and Opal Schmidt, Miami, Okla.; four brothers, Donald and Denny, both of Springfield, Adrian, Edna, Kan. and Wayne, Erin, Texas; and three grandchildren.

 

Kinslow, Mary Lou (Brashier) 31 Dec 1932 - 2 Dec 2007 SN-L 5 Dec 2007

[Note: Daughter of Tom & Eiter Elizabeth (Crane) Brashier; married 8 May 1964 J. B. Kinslow]

Mary Lou (Brashier) Kinslow, 74, Billings, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007, in her home. She was born December 31, 1932, in Porum, Oklahoma, to Tom and Eiter Elizabeth (Crane) Brashier. Mary Lou was united in marriage to J. B. Kinslow on May 8, 1964, and they have made their home in Republic, Mo., the last 36 years. She was an active member of the Republic First Christian Church and the CWF Morning Group. She was an avid bowler and a former member of the Springfield Women's Bowling Association. Her parents and two brothers, Charles and Tom, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband J.B. of the home; three brothers, Ernest, Luthur and Leroy Brashier; two sisters, Mae Bell, and Letha; two grandchildren, Jamie Anderson and Preston LaRue; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 6, 2007, in the First Christian Church in Republic under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. this evening in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Republic First Christian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.meadors funeralhome.com.

 

Kinyon, Freda M. (Jackson) 1936 - 22 Oct 1976 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2

[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Nellie (Atchison) Jackson; married Joe E. Kinyon]

Funeral services for Mrs. Freda M. Kinyon, 40,  of Taneyville, were at 2 p.m. today in the Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Helphrey Cemetery near Taneyville, under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Kinyon died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday in the University of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia after a short illness. Mrs. Kinyon was a former resident of Sparta. She is survived by her husband, Joe E.; two sons, Steve Carl Kinyon of Chadwick and Tommy Joe Kinyon of the home; a brother Delbert Jackson of Sparta; five sisters, Mrs. Novella Thompson, Mrs. Myra Ranta and Mrs. Earnesteen McTeer, all of Sparta, Mrs. Thirza Johnson of Ozark and Mrs. Edith Friend of Grand Junction, Colo.; and two grandchildren.

 

Kinyon, Melinda Jane (Finney) 29 May 1951 - 2 Oct 2005 CCH-N 12 Oct 2005

[Note: Daughter of Ermel & Clara (Marlin) Finney; married 27 Jun 1968 Steve Kinyon]

            Melinda Jane Kinyon, 54, of Chadwick, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, in Manor Care, Springfield. She was born May 29, 1951, in Chadwick, the daughter of Ermel and Clara (Marlin) Finney. On June 27, 1968, Melinda was united in marriage to Steve Kinyon and to this union four children were born. Melinda was a kind, loving, thoughtful mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for her family and sewing. Most of her life she resided in Chadwick and was employed at Third Street Sports Ware for 15 years. Melinda is survived by her husband, Steve; her mother, Clara Finney of Chadwick; two daughters, Carlene Roberts and husband Chris and Angie Kinyon, all of Chadwick; two sons, Mike Kinyon and wife Tabitha of Springfield and Marvin Kinyon and wife Tamara of Jacksonville, Mo.: three brothers, Dale, Daniel and David Finney; two sisters, Wanda Gideon and Sue Peterson; 16 grandchildren, other caring relatives and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her father, one brother, Phillip Finney and one grandson, Kobby Michael Kinyon. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005 in Union Chapel Church of Chadwick, with Pastor Bill Austin officiating under the care of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation and family time were held Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home.

Kipp, Geneva V.  1916 - May 2011 SN-L 4 May 2011 & SN-L 5 May 2011
Geneva V. Kipp, 94, Ozark. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri.

 

Kipper, Geraldine V. “Jerry“ (Conn) 23 Sep 1919 - 17 Apr 2007 SN-L 22 Apr 2007

[Note: Daughter of Ivan & Berry (  ) Conn; married 1939 James K. "Kenny" Kipper ? - 5 Apr 1965]

Geraldine V. "Jerry" Kipper, 87, of Ponce De Leon, Missouri, formerly of LeClaire, Iowa, died Thursday, April 12 at her home in Ponce De Leon. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 17, 2007, and burial was in Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire. She was born September 23, 1919, in Monmouth, Ill., to Ivan and Berry Conn. She married James K. "Kenny" Kipper in Kirksville, Mo., in 1939. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1965. Jerry was an eclectic collector and enjoyed Nascar and reading Western novels. A longtime resident of LeClaire, Jerry and Kenny Kipper had 10 children: daughters, Carol L. Scharff, Patricia A. Fisher and Kathleen J. Gimm, all of LeClaire, and Gale L. Hansen, Gibson City, Ill.; and sons, Richard P. Kipper of Boston, Mass., James K. Kipper Jr. (deceased), Jan S. Kipper, (deceased), Kurt D. Kipper of St. Louis, Mo., Von M. Kipper of Maricopa, Ariz., and William R. Kipper of Highlandville, Mo. She is also survived by 40 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and sons, she was preceded in death by her granddaughters, Tommi Jo Scharff and Crystal Kipper, her parents, Betty and Ivan, and her sister, Gwendolyn Cliffton.

 

Kirby, Anna Murlean (Stalker) Matthews 25 Jan 1947 - 7 Apr 2004  gwobit

[Note: Daughter of William & Madge (Witt) Stalker; married 1965 Daniel Matthews; married 1983 Clifford Kirby]

Anna Murlean Stalker Matthews Kirby was born January 25, 1947 in Bolivar, MO, the daughter of William and Madge (Witt) Stalker. She passed away April 7, 2004 in her home. Anna went to Mitchell Grade School in Bolivar, until her family moved to Springfield in 1955 where she attended York Elementary School. She went to Pipkin Junior High and Central High School. In 1965, Anna married Daniel Matthews and 3 children were born to this union, Roberta, Daniel, Jr., and Calvin. In 1983 Anna married Clifford Kirby. Anna's parents and a baby brother, Richard Stalker, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Kirby; her daughter and husband, Roberta and Larry Hooton, Aurora; 2 sons, Daniel Matthews and wife, Pam, and Calvin Kirby, Springfield; 4 step-children, Pat Haley and husband, Marty, Willard, Peggy Kirby, Nixa, Larry Clark, Arkansas, and Willie Kirby, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers and their wives, William and Belle Stalker, Charles and Zelda Stalker, John and Judy Stalker, Tony Stalker and James Stalker; 5 sisters and their husbands, Sharon and Bill Ballinger, Ruth and Larry Sturdevant, Harriet Johnson, Alta Stalker, and Elizabeth Carolyn Nobles; 31 nieces and nephews; 33 grand nieces and nephews; 1 great-great niece; 1 great-great nephew; other relatives and many friends. Services were held Saturday, April 10, with Chaplin Jack Betts officiating at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever Chapel, Clever, MO. Interment Linden Cemetery, Sparta, MO.

 

Kirby, Beulah Lucille (Gilmore) 12 Dec 1917 - 1 Aug 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 1990

[Note: Daughter of John & Ruby (Henderson) Gilmore; married Dillard Ray Kirby 20 May 1914 - 18 Feb 1983]

Beulah Lucille Kirby, 72, Alba, formerly of Christian County, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 1990, in St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin. She was born Dec. 12, 1917, in Christian County, to John and Ruby Henderson Gilmore. She attended Purcell Baptist Church in Purcell, Mo. On Jan. 30, 1938, she married Ray Kirby. She was preceded in death by a mother, Ruby Henderson Gilmore, in 1963; her father, John Gilmore, in 1971; and her husband, Ray Kirby, in 1983. Survivors include two sons, Clifford Kirby, and his wife, Ann, Clever, and Gary Kirby, Billings; three daughters, Lucille Neal, and her husband, Lynn, Carthage, Nadine Grammer and Margie McCormick, both of Billings; her stepmother, Carrie Gilmore, Sparta; three sisters, Ivonne Carnes, Rogersville, Geneve Jackson, Sparta, and Amy Kirby, Salt Lake City, Utah; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; several nieces; nephews and host of friends. Services were held Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.

 

Kirby, Carl Junior 4 Mar 1940 - 4 Oct 1995  CCH-N 18 Oct 1995

[Note: Son of Landon C. & Mabel I. (DeBord) Kirby; married Bonnie]

Carl Junior Kirby, 55, of Ozark, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1995, in Veterans Administration Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. He was born March 4, 1940, in Ozark, and was the son of Landon and Mabel DeBord Kirby. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Kirby was a truck driver for many years. Survivors include: His wife, Bonnie; three children, Eugene Kirby, of the home, Joanna Kowack, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and Carl Landon, Mesa, Arizona; six grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Lee Kirby, Ozark, and Larry Kirby, Rogersville; and three sisters, Erma Grider, Highlandville, Faye Guerin, Oldfield, and Joanne Kirby, Springfield. Graveside funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 7, in Fairview Cemetery, Sparta, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Thomas "Jamie" Bilyeu officiating.

 

Kirby, Cecil W. 7 Apr 1901 - 23 Dec 1987   OH 31 Dec 1987

[Note: married Gladys]

Cecil W. Kirby; 86; of Springfield, died at 1:45 a.m: Dec. 23 at Mercy Villa, Springfield. Services for Mr. Kirby were held Saturday at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, the Rev. Lee Soxman officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. His survivors include his wife, Gladys; a daughter, Virginia Laxton, of Springfield, a stepdaughter, Betty Lemasters, of Rogersville; a stepson, Bill Ritzinger, of Clever; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr: Kirby was a member of Kingsway United Methodist Church, Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsway Methodist Building Program.

 

Kirby, Clarence Lawrence, Jr. “Larry“ 18 Nov 1924 - 21 Dec 2011 SN-L 22 Dec 2011

            Clarence "Larry" Kirby, 87, Ozark. Arrangements: Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home .

 

Kirby, Clifford Ray 23 Aug 1939 - 24 Nov 2011 CCH-N 7 Dec 2011 online only

 

[Note: Son of Dillard Ray & Beulah (Gilmore) Kirby; married 1983 Anna Stalker]

 

            Clifford Ray Kirby, Springfield, formerly of Clever, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. He was born Aug. 23, 1939, in McCracken, Mo., to Dillard Ray and Beulah (Gilmore) Kirby. Kirby was formerly employed at Associated Grocers, and Melvin’s Auto Auction, both in Springfield, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Kirby married Anna (Stalker) in 1983. She died April 7, 2004. Clifford’s parents also preceded him death. His survivors include: a daughter, Peggy Kirby, Springfield, a son, William Ray Kirby and wife, D’Ann, Sun City, Texas, a stepson, Larry W. Clark, Siloam Springs, Ark.; a stepdaughter, Patricia K. Clark, Springfield; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; four siblings and their spouses, Gary Dwayne and Pam Kirby, Everton, Lucille and Lynn Neal, Carthage, Sharon Nadine Combs, Billings and Marjorie McCormack, Springfield, several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Burial was at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, in Linden Cemetery, Sparta. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.

Kirby, Dillard Ray 20 May 1914 - 18 Feb 1983  SN-L 20 Feb 1983 & OH 24 Feb 1983 p13

[Note: Son of Luna Ray “Looney“ & Lula Bell (Shipman) Kirby; married 30 Jan 1938 Beulah Lucille Gilmore 12 Dec 1917 - 1 Aug 1990]

Services for Ray Kirby, 68, Route 1, Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Junior Swadley officiating.  Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.  Mr. Kirby died at 6:25 p.m. Friday in Springfield Health Care Center, Springfield, after an illness of three months.  He lived most of his life in the Christian County communities of Billings, Clever and Sparta.  He was a member of Center Baptist Church near Ash Grove.  Survivors include his wife, Beulah; two sons, Clifford Ray and Gary Dwayne, both of Billings; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Neal, Carthage, Mrs. Sharon Nadine Grammer, Billings, and Mrs. Marjorie McCormack, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Janie Shipman, Ozark, and Mrs. Eva Mae Cawthra and Mrs. Rosie Jones, both of Ozark; six grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

(Springfield News-Leader – 20 February 1983)

 

Kirby, J. B. 14 Jan 1921 – 11 Aug 1997 CCH-N 16 Aug 1997

[Note: Son of Oscar & Lillie (Clark) Kirby; married 7 Jan 1983 Shirley Elaine Loftin]

J. B. Kirby, 76, Ava, Mo., died August 11, 1997 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a lengthy illness. He was born January 14, 1921, the son of Oscar and Lillie (Clark) Kirby in Arkansas. He married Shirley Elaine Loftin January 7, 1983 in Oklahoma. He was a retired truck driver for Kraft for 30 years. He was preceded in death by two bothers and six sisters.  Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Kirby; children, Christopher Kirby, Ava, Kelly Kirby, London, Kentucky, William David Kirby, Randy Kirby, Shirley Hilton, and Nancy and Cliff Mills all of Ozark, Kay and Ron Ward, Coweta, Oklahoma, and Mary Jo Secker, Buffalo, Mo.; 33 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and step-children, Debra McDonald, Janet Johnson, and Daryl and Julie Gann, all of Springfield, Cheryl Gann and Allen and Suzanne Clark of Ava .  Services were held Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava with Rev. Paul Welch and Rev. Larry Vinson officiating. Burial was at Weaver Cemetery in Ozark.

 

Kirby, James Nathan 18 Jun 1906 - 5 Jun 1978 OH 8 Jun 1978 p 3

[Note: Son of  Luna Ray “Looney” & Lula Bell (Shipman) Kirby; married 30 Jun 1934 CCM Almeda Staton; married Mary A. 5 Mar 1917 - 17 Aug 1970]

James Nathan Kirby, 71 of Northside Nursing Home died at about 7 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. A retired custodian, he moved to Springfield from Ozark 27 years ago. He is survived by three sons, James, Bolivar, Charles, Pleasant Hope and Leon, Willard; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Sloan, Pleasant Hope, Mrs. Lou Kindred, Willard and Mrs. Rosey Nelson, 1330 W. Wabash; a brother, Ray, Billings; three sisters, Mrs. Janie Buckmaster, Miami, Okla, and Mrs. Rosey Jones and Mrs. Ella Cawthra, both of Ozark; a half-brother, Bud Cannon, Ozark; a half-sister, Mrs. Georgia Hedgpeth, Grand Acres Nursing Home; 26 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Snavely officiating,. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.

 

Kirby, Jimmy Nov 1966 - 24 Feb 1967 CCR 2 Mar 1967 p1

[Note: Son of Arthur Lee & ? (Williams) Kirby]

Graveside services for Jimmy Kirby, 3-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee Kirby, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. were held Saturday in Hall Cemetery in Douglas County. Harris of Ozark was in charge. The infant died Wednesday in Munson Army Hospital in Fort Leavenworth. Other survivors include a brother, Landon Thomas; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Landon C. Kirby, Ozark; maternal grandfather and step grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, Springfield; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Hulda Lakines, Hurley and maternal great-grandfather, John Butler, Ava.

 

Kirby, Landon C. 26 Sep 1909 - 16 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2 & OH 20 Jan 1972 p6

[Note: Son of  Luna Ray “Looney” & Lula Bell (Shipman) Kirby; married  Mable I. DeBoard 24 Jan 1913 - 21 May 1969]

Landon C. Kirby, 62, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Kirby was a lifelong resident of Ozark. Surviving are three sons, Carl Kirby, Phoenix, Ariz, S-Sgt. Arthur Kirby with the U. A. Army in Reboboth, Mass. and Larry Kirby of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Irma Cawthra and Mrs. Lula Faye Smith, both of Ozark and Mrs. Joan Gettman, Mt. Vernon; two brothers, Nathan Kirby of Pleasant Hope and Ray Kirby of Billings; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Cawthra and Mrs. Rosa Jones both of Ozark and Mrs. Jamie Bilyeu, Miami, Okla.; a half-sister, Mrs. Georgia Hedgpeth, Ozark; a half-brother, Bud Cannon, Ozark; 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. Melvis Applegate officiating. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.

 

Kirby, Lula Bell (Shipman) Cannon 31 Jan 1876 - 30 Dec 1956   CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2

[Note: Daughter of Nathan & Sarah Jane (Hart) Shipman; married John Franklin Cannon 12 Jun 1873 - 27 Dec 1901; married Luna Ray “Looney” Kirby 14 Apr 1880 - 16 Mar 1951]

Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Bell Kirby, 79 who died December 30 were held January 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Dean Harvey officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident of the Ozark community, she was first married to John F. Cannon, and to this union two children were born. Mr. Cannon preceded her in death in 1901, and in 1901 she was married to Luna R. Kirby and to this union seven children were born. Mr. Kirby also preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, Bud Cannon of Ozark, Nathan Kirby of Pleasant Hope, Ray Kirby of Springfield and Landon Kirby of Fair Grove; four daughters, Mrs. Janie Shipman and Mrs. Georgia Hedgpeth of Springfield; Mrs. Ella Cawthra and Mrs. Rosa Jones of Ozark; 40 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and one brother, Dillard Shipman of Sparta

 

Kirby, Luna Ray “Looney” 14 Apr 1881 - 16 Mar 1951 CCR 22 Mar 1951

[Note: Son of Robert P. & Susan Barley Jane (Henderson) Kirby; married 9 Jul 1906 Lula Belle Shipman  31 Jan 1876 - 30 Dec 1956]

Funeral services for Lunie Ray Kirby of Ozark were held Monday at the Linden Chapel by the Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in Linden cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Born at Memphis, April 14, 1881, Kirby died at his home here March 16, 1951, aged nearly 70. He is survived by his wife, the former Lula Belle Cannon, whom he married July 9, 1906; three sons, Nathan of Spokane, Landon of Selmore, Ray of Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. Janie Shipman of Springfield, Mrs. Ella Cawthra of Spokane, and Mrs. Rosa Belle Jones of Selmore; a step-daughter, Mrs. Georgia Hedgpeth of Galloway; a step-son Elza (Bud) Cannon of Ozark; 38 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Hampton of Springfield and Mrs. Lille Emmons of Butler, MO; four brothers, Bertie of Springfield, Robert of Nebraska, and Johnny and Bryan, address unknown. He was a member of the Assembly of God church.

 

Kirby, Mable I. (DeBoard) 24 Jan 1913 - 21 May 1969   CCR 29 May 1969 p8

[Note: married Landon C. Kirby 26 Sep 1909 - 16 Jan 1972]

Mrs. Mable I. Kirby, 57, Route 1, Ozark, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in a physician’s office at the Smith-Glynn-Callaway Clinic, Springfield. She had suffered from a lengthy illness. Mr. Kirby is survived by her husband, Landon; three sons, Carl, Springfield, Sgt. Arthur Kirby, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Larry, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Irma Cawthra, Bellview, Wash., Mrs. Lula Faye Smith, Ozark, Mrs. Joan Getman, Highlandville, Other survivors include her mother, Mrs. Hulda Lakins, Hurley; a brother, Claude DeBoard, Ozark; two half-brothers, Joe and David Lakins; three half-sisters, Mrs. Jean Holt and Mrs. Juanita Wallace, Hurley, and a third half-sister, Norma (married name unknown) of Whittier, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Melvis Applegate officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery north of Sparta.

 

Kirby, Mary Louise (Nichols) 28 Mar 1922 - 13 Jul 2008 SN-L 15 Jul 2008 & AdamsFH & CCH-N 23 Jul 2008

[Note: Daughter of Thomas Andrew & Nellie Louella (Mason) Nichols; married J. B. Kirby]

Mary Louise Kirby, age 86, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Century Pines. She was born March 28, 1922, in Benton, Arkansas, one of 14 children of Thomas Andrew Nichols and Nellie Louella (Mason) Nichols. She was married to J.B. Kirby and together they had 7 children. She and her husband owned a grocery store. Mary later worked for Native Woods, Baird's Grocery, Ben Franklin, and as a caregiver. She was a long time member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include seven children, Shirley Kirby, Nixa, Nancy Lacy, Ozark, Kelly Kirby and wife Karen, Clinton, Tennessee, Bill Kirby, Ozark, Kay Ward and husband Ron, Coweta, Oklahoma, Randy Kirby, Nixa, and Mary Jo Harris, Springfield; 11 grandchildren, Michelle Whitener and husband Jodie, Darryl Roberts, Vicki Stafford and husband, Mark, Makel Deckard, Michael Homan, Scott Lacy and wife Bridget, Kimberly Kirby, Ashley Kirby, Matthew Secker, Joseph Secker and Lane Kirby; 15 great-grandchildren, Niki Thornton, Codi Luce, Garrett Roberts, Tanner Roberts, Jonathan Deckard, Zachary Deckard, Jacob Lorenz, Destiny Lorenz, Tucker Homan, Jace Homan Kaedon Lacy, Brett Kirby, Christopher Kirby, Nathan Kirby and Mackenzie Kirby; a great-grandchild Jordon Thornton; two sisters, Margaret Mayhall and husband Johnny, and Betty Wright; a brother, Harley Nichols and wife Marilyn; and her many friends at Century Pines and throughout the community. The family would like to extend special thanks to Century Pines staff for their loving care. Also a thank you to Community Hospice, making life easier for her when she became ill. The family requests memorials to Community Hospice. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long and Pastor Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

 

Kirk, Hallie (Griffin) 28 Mar 1860 - 31 Oct 1945 CCR 1 Nov 1945 p1

[Note: Daughter of  Charles & Christina (Rexan) Griffin]

Mrs. Hallie Kirk was born March 28, 1860, at La Valle, Wisc., and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John F. Boye, at Ozark, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the age of 85. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Leah Harrison of Breen, Colo., and Mrs. Vada Boye of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Melinda Ward of La Valle, Wisc.; one granddaughter, Miss Bernice Boye of Chicago; two grandsons, Winn and Claude Harrison of Breen, Colo.; and one great grandson, Merle Harrison, also of Colorado. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2 o’clock at Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. F.P. Brewster, with burial in Ozark cemetery.

 

Kirk, Rodney J., Jr. 22 May 1963 - 17 May 2003 SN-L 21 May 2005

[Note: Son of Rodney J. & Joan (  ) Kirk, Sr.]

Rodney J. Kirk Jr. passed away May 17, 2005, in Reno, Nev. Rod was a computer analyst at Brightcloiat in Reno, Nev. He served in the United States Air Force. Rod was born May 22, 1963. His services will be held in Reno, Nev., at Mountain View Funeral Home today, May 21, 2005. He is survived by his parents, Rodney J. Kirk Sr. and Joan Kirk; brothers, Greg and Terry; sisters, Teresa and Tammy, all of Ozark, Mo.; and the love of his life, Murna of Reno, Nev., and her son, Anthony. He will be deeply missed.

 

Kirkendall, George Edward 1 Sep 1929 - 20 Jul 2004 SN-L 22 Jul 2004

Graveside services for Mr. George Edward Kirkendall, age 74, Galena, are 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2004, in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane, under the care of Westrip Funeral Home, Crane. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

 

Kirkpatrick, Benjamin H. 19 Feb 1891 - 27 Jul 1981  OH 6 Aug 1981 p10

[Note: married  Emma Jean Cook]

Graveside services for Benjamin H. Kirkpatrick, 90, Springfield were held Monday in Ozark Cemetery with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Kirkpatrick died July 31 in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. His late wife was Emma Jean Cook of Ozark.

 

Kirkpatrick, Elsie Mae d 28 Sep 1991 age  90 OH 17 Oct 1991

[Note: no SSDI found]

Memorial services for Elsie Mae Kirkpatrick, 90, Chadwick were held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Ozark United Methodist Church., Ozark. Burial will be at a later date. The body was cremated under direction under direction of Greenlawn Funeral  Home, South, Springfield. A retired teacher, she died at 1:46 a.m. Sept 28 in Ozark Nursing Care Center, Ozark

 

Kirkpatrick, Ida Mae (Swearengin) 30 Nov 1901 - 24 Jul 1970   CCR 30 Jul 1970 p4

[Note: Daughter of George Washington & Sarah Elizabeth (Bookout) Swearengin; married 6 Oct 1923 Francis Marion Kirkpatrick 12 Aug 1898 - 18 Dec 1958]

Mrs. Ida Mae Kirkpatrick, 68, of Bruner, died at 7:20 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after several years of failing health. A native of Douglas County, she was a member of Holiness Church. She is survived by a son, George Kirkpatrick of Sparks, Nev.; three brothers, Will T. Swearengin of Fordland; Arthur of Clovis, N. M. and Claude of Modesto, Calif.; a sister. Mrs. Cordia Cornelison of Fordland and one grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Union Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial was in the Union Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Marsh of Fordland.

 

Kirkpatrick, Kenneth L. 14 Mar 1943 - 9 Jul 2006 SN-L 11 Jul 2006

[Note: Son of Max Franklin & Dorothy Katherine (Crowder) Kirkpatrick; married 21 Mar 1964 Mary Wood]

Kenneth L. Kirkpatrick, 63, Ozark, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born March 14, 1943, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Max Franklin and Dorothy Katherine (Crowder) Kirkpatrick. On March 21, 1964, Ken was united in marriage to Mary Wood and to this union three children were born. Ken was employed at General Electric in Iowa for 27 years, after moving to Ozark in 1988, he worked for Fasco Industries until the company closed. Ken was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet and trap shooting and especially favored duck hunting. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Ozark Shooters Sport Complex and also attended First Baptist Church of Ozark. Ken was a loving husband, terrific dad and the light of his life were his precious grandchildren. Preceding Ken in death were his parents and sister-in-law Nancy Kirkpatrick. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Mary; children Dallas and Mary Ann Kirkpatrick, of Fremont Hills, Dawn Kirkpatrick and Mike of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Darcy Cawood and Steve of Bella Vista, Arkansas; one brother Robert Kirkpatrick of Lincoln, Nebraska; nine grandchildren Garrett, Joshua, Jon, David, Alex, Katie, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Asher; two nieces, Trisha and Kathy; two nephews, Robert and Mark; several other relatives and caring friends. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Graveside services and burial will be at 11 a.m.. Saturday, July 15, 2006, in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Iowa.

 

Kirkpatrick, Max Franklin, Sr. 6 Aug 1914 – 15 Nov 1994  CCH-N 23 Nov 1994

[Note: Son of Dallas & Edith (Hand) Kirkpatrick; married 31 Aug 1936 Dorothy Katherine Crowder ? - 30 Jun 1975]

Max F. Kirkpatrick Sr., 80, Ozark, formerly of Burlington, Iowa, died at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1994, in the Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 6, 1914, in New London, Iowa, the son of Dallas and Edith Hand Kirkpatrick. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Crowder Aug. 31, 1935, in Burlington, Iowa. He was a retired security guard at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles, Malta Lodge #315 AF&AM, S.E. Iowa Shrine Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy, June 30, 1975; and a brother, Dale Kirkpatrick. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Kirkpatrick and wife, Mary, Ozark, Robert Kirkpatrick Sr. and wife, Nancy, Lincoln, Neb., and Max Kirkpatrick Jr., Guttenburg, Iowa; one sister, Velma Bugg, Ft. Madison, Iowa; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 19, in Burlington, Iowa. Burial followed in the Aspen Grove Cemetery. Local arrangements were under direction of Harris; a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.

 

Kirkpatrick, Michael Wayne 20 Nov 1974 - 20 Nov 1974 OH 28 Nov 1974 p8

[Note: Son of Roy E. & ? (Dinwiddie) Kirkpatrick]

BILLINGS - Graveside services for Michael Wayne Kirkpatrick, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Kirkpatrick, Route 1, Billings, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bass Chapel Cemetery near Strafford with the Rev. Lee Packwood officiating. The infant was dead at birth at 10 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Beside his parents, he is survived by a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Alberta Kirkpatrick, Mayview; a maternal grandfather, Dan Dinwiddie, Kansas City; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Barrett, Independence; a maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mable Peak, Fair Grove and a maternal great, great grandmother, Mrs. Eva Lay, Stroud, Okla.

 

Kirksey, Joan Eleanor (Hennings) 6 Nov 1937 - 21 Dec 2006 SN-L 24 Dec 2006

[Note: Daughter of Ralph & Eleanor (  ) Hennings; married 31 Aug 1956 Wayne Kirksey ]

Joan Eleanor Kirksey went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2006, at her home in Walnut Grove, Mo., after a long illness at the age of 69 years. She had been cared for by her husband Wayne and her daughters. Joan was the daughter of Ralph and Eleanor Hennings. She was born on November 6, 1937, in Santa Anna, California. Her family moved back to Crofton, Nebraska, when she was a young child. In 1950, her family moved to the Bar-K Ranch in Chadwick, Mo., which is now part of the Mark Twain Forest. In 1955, her family moved to a farm near Willard, Mo., where she graduated from Marion C. Early High School in 1956. Joan was united in marriage to Wayne Kirksey in Aldrich, Mo., on August 31, 1956, and to this union two daughters were born. Joan spent many years as a beautician in Willard, Mo She owned and operated the East Center Beauty Shoppe. Her hobby was to work in her beauty shop and visit with her friends while she fixed their hair. Joan had only one granddaughter, Lacey. Joan loved to paint Lacey's nails and put make-up on her when she was a little girl. She loved to cook for the family and bake apple pies so friends could come over to eat them. Joan loved being a grandma to her six grandchildren. She spent a great amount of time fishing and coon hunting with her husband Wayne and their grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ralph and Eleanor Hennings; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gordon and Elva Kirksey, Richard Kirksey, Howard and Delores Kirksey, Dean Kirksey, and Herman and Sharon Kirksey. Joan is survived by her husband Wayne, of Walnut Grove; her daughter and son-in-law, Mitzi and Clarence Johnson, of Fair Grove; her daughter Ginger Ray, of Walnut Grove; and her grandchildren, Brandon Kirksey and his wife, Amber, of Willard, Lacey Allen and her husband, Chris, of Springfield, Colt Johnson, of Fair Grove, Cory Ray, Dexter Ray and J.L. Ray, all of Walnut Grove. Also surviving are her sister, Marlyn Morgans and her husband, Don, of Buffalo; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joe and Anna Kirksey, of Pleasant Hope; sister-in-law, Bonnie Kirksey, of Bolivar; eight nephews; five nieces; and many friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2006, in Pitts Chapel, Bolivar. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2006, in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Aldrich. Arraignments under the direction of Pitts Chapel, Bolivar.

 

Kirksey, Michael 17 Jul 1936 - 24 Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 p5

Funeral services for Michael Kirksey, 42 of Buffalo, were held last Saturday in the Buffalo Baptist Church with burial in Garden of Memories in Buffalo. Among those surviving is a brother, Jerry Kirksey of Ozark. Michael Kirksey died in an auto accident April 24.

 

Kirst Catherine Elizabeth (Breckle) 24 Jun 1918 - 22 Feb 2011 SN-L 24 Feb 2011

[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Laura (Hynds) Breckle; married Otto Paul Ernest Kirst 22 Jul 1900 - 31 May 1954; husband died West Plains, MO and buried Oak Lawn Cemetery there]

Catherine Elizabeth Kirst, age 92, Nixa, passed away February 22, 2011. She was born June 24, 1918 in Roby, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph and Laura (Hynds) Breckle. Catherine was of the Lutheran faith. She worked in retail sales from 1963 until her retirement in 1986 at Katz Department Store, Scaggs and Osco. Catherine was a gardener and enjoyed cooking. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed her cats. Survivors include: two sons, Alfred Kirst and wife Lucila, San Jose, California and Richard Kirst and wife Dorothy, Maryville, Tennessee; a sister, Agnes Armstrong, and a brother, Edwin Breckle and wife Nedra, 7 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, and 6 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Otto Kirst in 1954; a son, Walter Kirst in 2005; a daughter, Maxine Hogue in 1998; and four brothers. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 2:00 P.M. Friday in the funeral home.

Kirst, Walter Herman 3 Jul 1933 - 10 Oct 2005 SN-L 11 Oct 2005

[Note: Son of Otto Paul Ernst & Catherine Elizabeth (Breckle) Kirst]

Walter Herman Kirst, age 72, of Nixa, passed away Monday, October 10, 2005. He was born July 3, 1933, in Sharp County, Ark., and was a graduate of West Plains High School. He served his country in the Army National Guard from 1951 until 1959. He retired from Dayco. Survivors include his mother, Catherine Elizabeth (Breckle) Kirst, of the home; two brothers, Alfred Kirst, San Jose, Calif., and Richard Kirst, Maryville, Tenn.; nephews, and nieces. His father, Otto Paul Ernst Kirst, preceded him in death as well as a sister, Maxine Hogue. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in McConnell Bledsoe Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.

 

Kissee, Alta Delora (Hanks) 21 Nov 1905 - 26 Aug 1999  CCH-N 1 Sep 1999

[Note: Daughter of George Thomas & Ollie (Nash) Hanks; married Raymond Roy Kissee 19 Dec 1904 - 4 Nov 1955]

Alta Kissee, age 93, passed away Thursday, August 26, 1999 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born November 21, 1905 in Prospect Community near Ozark, Missouri and was the daughter of George Thomas and Ollie (Nash) Hanks. She was united in marriage to Raymond R. Kissee who preceded her in death in 1955. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Velma Hannah and Merle Fulton, and an infant daughter, Marilyn. Mrs. Kissee was a homemaker and an active member of the First Baptist Church, Ozark as well a member of the Book Club in Ozark. Alta is survived by: two sons and their wives, Don and Nancy Kissee, Ozark and Tom and Juliette Kissee, Billings; five grandchildren, Keith Kissee, Richmond, Virginia, Karol Sullivan and her husband Terry, Ozark, Tom W Kissee and his wife LuAnn, Springfield, Julie Herzog and her husband Kenny, Sealy, Texas and Kelly Postin and her husband Rob, Stephens, Georgia, seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 2 PM. Sunday, August 29, at the First Baptist Church, Ozark with the Reverend Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark Building Fund.