Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of January 11, 2012 Wilma Fern Turnbough Bell Wilma Fern Turnbough Bell, nee Pitts, of Davisville, Missouri was born March 4, 1922 in Salem, Missouri to Henry Harrison and Opal Jeraldine Peters Pitts and passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Sullivan, Missouri, at the age of 89 years. She was united in marriage to Louie Turnbough in 1939 and to this union three children were born. She later married Russell Bell. Wilma was a member of the Cherryville Baptist Church. She retired in October of 1987 from Brown Shoe after working there many years. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. She also enjoyed riding around the countryside, researching family history and visiting cemeteries. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Opal Pitts; her son, Gary Turnbough; two brothers, Raymond Pitts and Rainey Pitts and one son-in-law, Joe Bobbitt. She is survived by her two daughters, Vicki Brown and husband Jack of Davisville, Missouri and Dixie Bobbitt of Cherryville, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Darlene Turnbough of Cherryville, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Bettye Pitts of Ocala, Florida; eight grandchildren, Steve England, Stacey England, Melody Allen and husband Tim, Jeff Turnbough and wife Tonya, Kip Turnbough and wife Tracey, Paula O’Neail, Lisa Turnbough and husband Glendel and LeAnn Brown; 14 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Britton- Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Doug Windle officiating. Special music selections were played by granddaughter Melody Allen. Prayer was given by grandson Jeff Turnbough and memories were shared by granddaughter Lisa Turnbough. Committal prayer and interment were in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem, Missouri. Casket bearers were Jeff Turnbough, Luke Turnbough, Steve England, Stacey England, Kip Turnbough and Eric O’Neail. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Herman E. “Benny” Benson Herman E. “Benny” Benson of St. James, Missouri was born on March 16, 1938 in St. James, Missouri to Herman Edward and Ruby Stambaugh (McDonald) Benson and passed away at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on Monday, January 2, 2012 at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 17 days. Benny Benson Benny was united in marriage to Dorothy M. Parrish on November 18, 1961 at the St. James Christian Church in St. James, Missouri. Benny worked for the St. James Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years; also for UMR for 24 years; International Shoe Company for 6 years; Bowling Coachlite in Rolla, Missouri for five years, and also for the Jess Nelson Bowling Alley and the Movie Theatre in St. James, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Edward Benson; his mother, Ruby Stambaugh (McDonald) Benson and step-father, Wilbur Stambaugh. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of St. James, Missouri; one son, Bruce Benson and wife Laura of St. James, Missouri; one brother, Lawrence “Larry” Braziel and wife Sue of Portland, Maine; three sister-in-laws, Alice Gnemi; Helen Harris; and Shirley Parrish; one special grandson, Jeremiah; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Craig Rippy officiating. Music was furnished by Avis Rainbolt the vocalist and organist Becky Rippy. Pallbearers were Randy Ray, Don Licklider, Tom Brown, Bruce Parton, John Douglas and Scott McWhorter and honorary pallbearers were the St. James Fire Protection District. Burial was in the family plot in the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens in Rolla, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Jack Hershel Bouse Jack Hershel Bouse of St. James, Missouri was born on May 6, 1931 in Butts, Missouri to John James and Maggie Belle (Sites) Bouse and passed away at his home on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the age of 80 years, 8 months, and 3 days. Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting wood, Cardinal ballgames (and heated discussions of the managers skills and the players lack of them), playing with the grandchildren, walking in the woods. He lived most of his life in Missouri except for five years, which he and his wife, Julie, lived on the coast of Alabama. Jack had a small orchard of citrus trees, walked the beaches collecting shells, weathered two severe hurricanes, went deep-sea fishing, trapping for crab and enjoyed visiting the old plantations. He was preceded in death by his parents, John James and Maggie Belle Bouse; daughter, Julie Ratliff; brothers, Bill, Luther, Ron, Dick, Pete, and Chuck Bouse; sisters, Betty Jo Bouse, Verna Ayers, Eileen Winer and Vera Lee Hewkin; brothers-in-law, Armin Ayers and Jerry Winer; and sister-in-law, Joanne Bouse. He is survived by his wife Judith (Julie) Bouse of St. James, Missouri; daughters, Deanna Wiggins and husband Michael of Ardmore, Alabama, Phyllis Lacy and husband Terry of Lonedell, Missouri, Susan Ealer and husband Jimmy of Steelville, Missouri, Maria DeBord and husband Steven of St. James, Missouri, Rita Carpenter and husband Daniel of St. James, Missouri; brother, Tom Bouse and wife Ruby of Cuba, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Joyce and Jane Bouse of Steelville, Missouri, Hallie Bouse of Tipton, Missouri, Ann Howdeshell and husband Gary of Beaver Creek, Ohio; brother-in-law, Charlie Howdeshell of Decatur, Texas; mother-in-law, Lucy Howdeshell of Decatur, Texas; 13 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Alan Smith officiating. Pallbearers were Rhett Suttmueller, Thomas DeBord, Austin Lacy, Ashley Ealer, Jimmy Ealer and Steven DeBord. Burial was in the family plot in the St. James Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Dr. James Neil Braden Dr. James Neil Braden of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was born to Alton and Lucille Braden on July 4, 1938 and passed away December 24, 2011, at the age of 73 years. He was raised in Childress, Arkansas. He attended the University of Arkansas and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It was at Ouachita where he met Ella Blackmon, who became the love of his life. He earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Education from the University of Missouri at Columbia, Missouri. Jim enjoyed a distinguished 40-year career in public education. The first 30 years spent in Missouri and the last 10 years in Arkansas. During the final 23 years of his career, he led, as Superintendent, school systems in St. James, Missouri; Waynesville, Missouri; Dardanelle, Arkansas and most recently, the Green County Tech school system in Paragould, Arkansas. He served as member and later chair of the Missouri State High School Activities Association, which governed all high school sports in the state. Jim was a sports fan and was a follower of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Missouri Tigers. He loved spending time in his workshop and around the yard, as well as planning trips to see the country with Ella. Regardless of where they lived, Jim and Ella have been devoted members of a local Baptist church. Through the years he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher, and worked on numerous committees. He served as chair of the Building Committee at the First Baptist Church of Paragould, and oversaw the construction of their new Multi-Ministry Center. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Lucille Braden. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ella of Jonesboro, Arkansas; sons, James Edward Braden and wife Brooksie of Dallas, Texas and William Thomas Braden and wife Susan of Richmond, Virginia; daughter, Rachel Elizabeth Braden Moix and husband Chris of Shawnee, Kansas; grandchildren, Katherine Lee Braden, James Brooks Braden, Ashley Renee Braden Bell and husband Rossi, John Reed Braden, Jake Taylor Moix, Abbie Grace Moix, Mia Louise Moix and Noah Joseph Moix; great granddaughter, Haley Renee Bell; sister, Peggy Braden Smith and husband Larry of Waco, Texas; other relatives and freinds. Visitation was Monday, December 26, 2011, from 5-7 p.m. at the Emerson Funeral Home, Jonesboro, Arkansas. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the Reverend Bruce Tippit officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Jim’s three grandsons, as well as Jerry Barnes, Jim Miles, Bob Hout, Harrell Stark and Norman Myers. Family burial was private. Arrangements under the direction of the Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jack P. Carollo Jack P. Carollo of Sullivan, Missouri was born in Sullivan, Missouri at the old Northside Hospital on June 28, 1954 to Pete and Norma (Berti) Carollo and passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital age of 57 years, six months and one day. He was a life-long resident of Sullivan and graduated from Sullivan High School in 1972.  Jack was employed in various jobs between the time he graduated and was married.  He enjoyed in his spare time riding motorcycles and racing in Enduro and Hare Scrambles. On September 15, 1984 Jack was united in marriage to Rebecca Kim Burnett at Sullivan, Missouri. He then became self-employed as a locksmith and also had an awards and trophy business on the side.  Jack loved fishing on the river and in Canada and was also an expert marksman.  He found pleasure in cooking, especially Italian cuisine.  Jack was an Apple computer fanatic, was a classic rock fan, enjoyed bonfires, barbeques and pool volleyball.  On a weekly basis, Jack had lunch or breakfast with his aunts and cousins.  Family was his dearest possession; he was fiercely independent and had a big heart. He enjoyed talking to everyone and never knew a stranger. He is survived by his wife, Kim of the family home; two aunts, Vivian Carbone and Vera Bell; a host of cousins, Jack and Melinda Carbone and family, Jack and Laura Carollo and family, Concetta Sellers, Lou and Peggy Carollo and family, Bob Carollo and Juanita Schuler and family, Mark and Barb Austin and family, Michael Austin, Damon and Mary Jo Berti and family, Dick and Judy Berti and family, Deanne Weber and family, Jerry Berti and family, Robert Berti and family, Norma Lee Hill and family; special friends, Chris and Karen Yoest, Carl and Kelly Sohn, Jim and Deb Jones, Jane and George Reed and Chris and Gary Durbin; other relatives and friends. A visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. A family memorial service is planned at a future date. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home. Charles Edward Coggins Charles Edward Coggins of Leasburg, Missouri was born on January 10, 1952 in Blytheville, Arkansas to John Marvin and Jean (Adkirson) Coggins and passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at the age of 59 years. Charlie, as most knew him, honorably served his country in the US Army. He married Sharon Kay Hansel on August 18, 1979 in Arnold, Missouri. Charlie retired from the UAW Local 110 after working at the Chrysler plant in Fenton, Missouri. Charlie really enjoyed spending time with his family, barbecuing and playing with the kids.  “Good Time Charlie” as he was referred to by his motorcycle friends, was adored by children and was a big kid himself with a colorful personality and sometimes language. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of the family home; five children, Anthony “Todd” Dunn and wife Christie of Rolla, Missouri, Sean Dawson and wife Shannon of Festus, Missouri, Dawn Coggins and fiancé Terry “Jim” Johnson of Rosebud, Carrie Toon and husband Brad of Lubbock, Texas, and Celina Coggins and friend Troy Steller of Fenton, Missouri; his father, John Marvin Coggins of St. Louis, Missouri; two brothers, Theodore Coggins and wife Oxsun of Scottsdale, Arizona and John Coggins and wife Billie of Imperial, Missouri; a sister, Donna Turner and fiancé Carl of Desoto, Missouri; 14 grandchildren: Brooke, Rob, Chris, Alyssa, Olivia, Luke, Paige, Luke, Devon, Ashley, Brian, Chelsie, Kayla, Alana; two great grandchildren Alona, Kaylee; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home. Burial and military honors followed in Lea Cemetery with Pastor Tony Amato and Steve Weller officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Gregory Alen Gilmore Gregory Alen Gilmore of St. James, Missouri, was born February 5, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Francis Marion and Maxine Irene (Matlock) Gilmore and passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at his home at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 28 days. On June 22, 1968, at Hazelwood, Missouri, Gregory was united in marriage to Donna Lou Modglin. Greg was in the Machinist Union of over 30 years, mostly working in St. Louis, Missouri. He moved with his family to St. James, Missouri in 1999, and enjoyed his fishing and hunting and being with family. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Marion Gilmore. He is survived by his wife, Donna, of St. James, Missouri, of 44 years; mother, Maxine Gilmore of St. James, Missouri; son, David Alan Gilmore and his wife Theresa of Troy, Missouri; one daughter, Jeannie Louise Spiller and her husband Jonathon of Troy, Missouri; brother, Gerald Wayne Gilmore of Wentzville, Missouri; one sister, Debora Weidner of Florida; four grandchildren, Peyton, Erica, Isabella and Jared; other relatives and friends. Visitation began at noon Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Services were conducted at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Jones Funeral Home with military honors following the service. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Elsie Mae Lottmann Elsie Mae Lottmann of Owensville, Missouri was born April 7, 1938, at Jakes Prairie, Missouri, to Henry and Gertrude (Spurgeon) Dueker and passed away Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri at the age of 73 years. On July 14, 1956, in Gasconade County, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Lottmann. Elsie was a member of the Owensville Christian Church. She and her husband owned and operated Elsie’s and Ken’s Cafe in Rosebud, Missouri for many years.  She also sold Stanley products. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Gertrude Dueker; four brothers, Larue, Donald, Jerry and Tommy Dueker; three sisters, Hazel Schmidt, Fay Fuchs and Merle Eatherton. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Lottmann of Owensville, Missouri; four children, Sharon Mace and husband Gary of Cuba, Missouri, Ronald Lottmann and wife Phyllis of Rosebud, Missouri, Beverly Klausner of Owensville, Missouri and David Lottmann and wife Ellen of Owensville, Missouri; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was on Thursday, January 5, 2012, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri with the Reverend Hal Brown and Reverend Gary Mace officiating. Burial in the St. James UCC Cemetery in Charlotte at Drake, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Gottenstroeter Funeral Home of Owensville, Missouri. Kathy (Mary) Macklin Kathy (Mary) Macklin of Sullivan, Missouri was born on May 8, 1934 at Flat River, Missouri to Edward and Betty Marler and passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the age of 77 years. She was raised and later graduated from high school at Flat River and moved to Sullivan, Missouri in 1962.  Kathy was employed at Meramec Industries in Sullivan and at the same time raised six children by herself. She was first married to David White but after a time divorced. She later was married to James Macklin. Kathy found pleasure in needlepoint, Bingo, yard sales and reading. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, the Fraternal Order of Eagle Auxiliary and held several offices there and lastly the V.F.W. Auxiliary of Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Betty Marler; and husband, James in 1998 and a grandson, Brandon White. She is survived by three sons, Michael White of Houston, Texas, Ken White and wife Janice of Friendship, Tennessee and Robert White and wife Angel of Bourbon, Missouri; three daughters, Sherry Sanders and husband Tony of St. Louis, Missouri, Terry Luecke and husband Jim of Sullivan, Missouri, Sandy Smith and husband Mike of Robertsville, Missouri; a step-daughter, Linda Davis of Sullivan, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2012 from the Eaton Funeral Home Southside Chapel in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Eaton Funeral Home Southside Chapel in Sullivan, Missouri with Jim Reed officiating. Interment was in the Odd Fellows Memorial Cemetery in Sullivan, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home. Richard Carl Scott Richard Carl Scott was born on June 19, 1948 and passed away on December 20, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi. Richard enlisted in the US Navy, where he served as a Medic in Vietnam. He also served with the US Coast Guard. He lived in Mobile, Alabama for the last 35 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Bonnie Jenkins Scott; his parents, Raymond Stanley and Roberta J. McIndoo Scott. He is survived by three daughters, Bobbie (Mitch) Ferguson of Portage, Indiana, Gillian (Cecil) Caldwell and Geneva Scott of Mobile, Alabama; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Stan (Pat) Scott of Steelville, Missouri and Larry Scott of MacClenny, Florida; other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held on Friday, December 27, 2011 at 6 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Theodore, Alabama. Henry T. Slovenksy Henry T. Slovensky of Steelville, Missouri was born on Sunday, May 11, 1919 in Steelville, Missouri to Ed and Stell Brown Slovensky and passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Gibbs Care Center at the age of 92 years, 7 months and 18 days. He married Vivian Campbell on November 21, 1940 in Cherryville, Missouri by Sam Roper and to this union four children were born. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of the VFW Post #6479. He made a profession of faith early in life at Liberty Methodist Church. He was a member and deacon at Center Point Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri. He was a life-long resident of Crawford County and was a former Crawford County Road District worker. He was a former chief deputy serving under Crawford County Sheriff Mont Turnbough. He worked 22 years and retired as a maintenance man from Brown Shoe Co. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, and a great storyteller, also a Crawford County Historian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Stell Slovensky; daughter, Joyce Marie Slovensky; one great great grandson, Simon Slovensky; one brother, Ernest (Marie) Slovensky; two sisters, Elizabeth Smith and Mary Lou (Robert) Woods; sister-in-law, Luna Slovensky; parents-in-law, Francis and Margaret Campbell. He is survived by his wife, Vivian of Steelville, Missouri; children, Thomas (Donna) Slovensky and Ronald (Tena) Slovensky, all of Steelville, Missouri and Terry (Sally) Slovensky of St. Charles, Missouri; brother, Edward Slovensky of Fair Oaks, California; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edward (Fern) Campbell of Steelville, Missouri, Mary Lue Stephens of Salem, Missouri and Arlen Slovensky of Montgomery City, Missouri; grandchildren, Thomas (Regina) Slovensky, Jr. of Potosi, Missouri, LaDonna (Donald) Slovensky of Afton, Missouri, Elizabeth Slovensky (friend Cindy) and Margarett (Michael) Labbee, all of Steelville, Missouri, Jana (Kevin) Burke of Raleigh, North Carolina, Karen Slovensky of St. Charles, Missouri and Diane (Justin) Adams of O’Fallon, Missouri; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Friday, January 6, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. and funeral service on Saturday, 11 a.m., January 7, 2012 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Burial was at the Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri with full military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Floyd “Dale” Stulce Floyd “Dale” Stulce of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Steelville, Missouri, was born on Thursday, December 14, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Fred Marion and Rosalee Gilliam Stulce and passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at the age of 61 years and 18 days. Dale married Nona Rena Wilkinson on May 19, 1979 in Steelville, Missouri. He worked at Eagle trailers in Cuba, Missouri, then later for GMR Enterprises in Sullivan, Missouri. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping, watching NASCAR races and sports. He was a cut-up and liked to tease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rosalee Stulce; father-in-law, Johnny “Tim” Wilkinson; brothers, Homer “Sonny” Stulce, Fred Jr. “Jobie” Stulce and Barry “Lynn” Stulce; brother-in-law, Lovell Moses and nephew, Mark Stulce, Jr. He is survived by his wife, N. Rena Wilkinson Stulce of Cuba, Missouri; children, Dale (Megan) Stulce, Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, Scott (Tammy) Stulce of St. Louis, Missouri, Randi (Bobby) Hinson of Cuba, Missouri and Melanie Stulce (James Meintz) of Berryman, Missouri; brothers, Mark Stulce of Sullivan, Missouri and Ron (Ruthie) Stulce of Steelville, Missouri; sisters, Judy (Larry) Harding of Cuba, Missouri, Linda (Jack) Moses and Donna (Tom) Doss, all of Viburnum, MO; mother-in-law, Rilma (Tom) Mash of St. James, Missouri; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Shirley Stulce, Rita Stulce, and Jean (Tom) Sanders, all of Steelville, Missouri, Phyllis Bolin of Willard, Missouriu, Ercil (Kathy) Wilkinson of LaGrange, Kentucky, Vickie (Roy) Keyes of Mansfield, Missouri, Deb Wilkinson (Fred Meatte) of Cherryville, Missouri and Etta (Benny) White of St. James, Missouri; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Wednesday, January 4, 2012 from 5-6 p.m. and memorial service at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Mickey L. Summers Mickey L. Summers of Steelville, Missouri was born on Monday, October 1, 1973 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012 at the age of 38 years, 3 months and 5 days. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Calvin Greenwalt and James Land; grandmother, Louise Skiles; sister, Rhonda Bridgett; brothers, Daniel Leonard and Bobby Skiles. She is survived by her mother, Cathy Greenwalt of Steelville, Missouri; father William Skiles of St. Louis, Missouri; husband, Michael Summers of St. Louis, Missouri; daughters, Jamie Skiles of Cuba, Missouri and Stephanie Skiles Jones of Steelville, Missouri; sons, Joshua Skiles of Steelville, Missouri and Michael Summers, Jr. of Cuba, Missouri; grandson, Cameron Skiles; grandmother, Dorothy Land of Steelville, Missouri; sister, Chrissy (Danny) Jones of Steelville, Missouri and brother, Tim (Tracy) Granger of Maplewood, Missouri; sister-in-law, Linda Leonard of Warrenton, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 5-7 and funeral service at 7 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Wayne Christifer Taylor Wayne Christifer Taylor of Steelville, Missouri was born on Saturday, August 26, 1967 in Sacramento, California to Harry and Charlotte Taylor and passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012 at the age of 44 years, 4 months and 7 days. Wayne went to High School in Red Bluff, California where he was on the high school diving team and won several ribbons and trophies. He also was a former Northern CA State Diving Champion. After high school he worked a short time as a logger. After moving to Missouri in 2004, Wayne worked for McGinnis Sawmill, Dana Brake Factory, Barton Construction and most recently at Odd Jobber Construction in Cuba, Missouri. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, camping, and working on cars. He enjoyed the outdoors and having BBQ’s. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and brother, Paul Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Hackett Taylor of Steelville, Missouri; children, Christopher Taylor of Sullivan, Missouri, Sarena Taylor of Cuba, Missouri, Rayanna Hackett and Megan Taylor, all of Steelville, Missouri; brothers, Steve (Mellissa) Taylor of Cook Station, Missouri, David Taylor of Red Bluff, California, Joseph (Martha Jean) Taylor of Redding, California and Harry Taylor III of Washington; sisters, Cheryl (Jeff) Nielsen of Paynes Creek, California and Louetta Bullinton of Red Bluff, California; other relatives and friends. Memorial Service is Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Bro. John Cramer officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Mary Ann Townley Mary Ann Townley of Cuba, Missouri was born Friday, July 20, 1923 at Salem, Missouri to Silas A. and Mary Ellen (nee Massie) Phillips and passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Cuba Manor at the age of 88 years. Mary Ann was united in marriage to James H. “Bud” Townley in 1962 at Los Angeles, California. Mary Ann spent her life taking care of her home; shopping and she always loved having her dogs with her. She enjoyed dancing to Big Band music and collecting rocks from her and Bud’s trips in their motorhome. She was preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Mary Ellen Phillips; her husband, Bud in 1989; five brothers, Hadley, Dale, Chester, Marvin and George Phillips; two sisters, Lois Phillips and Arlene Sparks; other relatives and friends. She is survived by her two brothers, Silas A. “Bob” Phillips of Springfield, Missouri and William D. “Bill” Phillips of St. Peters, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation was held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Inurnment and prayers followed at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem, Missouri. 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