Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of March 20, 2013
Phyllis E. Ayers
Phyllis E. Ayers of Bourbon, Missouri was born on April 3, 1950 at
St. Louis, Missouri to John Dewey and Bonnie (Wells) Ayers and passed
away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the age of 62 years.
She was raised in the St. Louis area for a time until moving to the Gerald,
Missouri area. She was employed as a welder with Gerald Industries until
ill health caused her early retirement. She then moved to Bourbon,
Missouri to make her home.
Phyllis was known as a happy-go-lucky person who enjoyed yards sales and
decorating for the holidays.
She is survived by three sons, Steve Reed and wife Tonya of Bourbon,
Missouri, John Reed and wife Sarah of Union, Missouri and Richard Ayers
of Bourbon, Missouri; one daughter, Candy Usher and fiancé James Novak of
Bland, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
It was the desire of Phyllis that she be cremated.
A family memorial service is planned for a future date.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.
Diane B. Hancock
Diane B. Hancock of Rolla, Missouri was born in Franklin, Virginia on
February 16, 1944 to Spurgeon Clay and Elsie Lee (Bailey) Beale and passed
away Friday, March 8, 2013 at the age of 69 years.
On August 29, 1960 she married Robert Hancock and they were blessed with
two daughters.
Diane was the first FAA certified airplane mechanic in Missouri.
Later in life she owned and operated D’s Fabric Shop in St. James. She
was a member of the Believer’s Praise Center in rural Rolla, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Spurgeon and Elsie Beale; and
one brother, Paulette Beale.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Hancock, of the home; two
daughters, Tammy Elrod, of Rolla, and Angie Stevens and husband Brian,
of Rolla; one granddaughter, Sarah Elrod; a sister, Peggy Carr, of Windsor,
Virginia; one brother, Ronald Beale, of Franklin, Virginia; other relatives
and friends.
A visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at
the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Null
& Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Interment followed in the Rolla City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla,
Missouri.
Paul Edward Kuhn Jr.
Paul Edward Kuhn Jr. of Bourbon, Missouri was born on February 1, 1936 in
Cincinnati, Ohio to Paul and Elizabeth Dixon Kuhn Sr. and passed away
Friday, March 15, 2013 at the age of 77 years.
He and Betzy Schul were married January 24, 1959 in Hamilton, Ohio.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Sullivan, Missouri.
Paul grew up in Greenhills, Ohio. He served in the United States Army and
worked for a time for GE but the farm and associated businesses were his
life’s work. After marrying Betzy, Paul became the manager of the Trail-
Otel Senior Mobile Home Park. In addition to the mobile home park he also
owned and managed Iron Horse Stables on the family farm.
Upon retiring in 2004, he and wife Betzy moved to Missouri to be with
their daughter Krista settling in the Bourbon, Missouri area. During
retirement, he and Betzy traveled extensively hitting the Disney Parks
and spending time in both Alaska and Hawaii. Paul never met a stranger.
Thus he loved meeting new people, talking and learning about them. The
Sullivan area was just perfect for him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Elizabeth Kuhn Sr. and
a sister, Jeannine Jennings.
He is survived by his wife, Betzy of the home; son, Kirk Kuhn and wife
Denise of Springfield, Kentucky; daughter, Krista Kuhn of Bourbon,
Missouri; brother, James Kuhn of Fairfield, Ohio; two sisters, Nancy Rakel
of Killeen, Texas and Judy Walker of Batavia, Ohio; other relatives and
friends.
A memorial service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Sullivan,
Missouri on March 30, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Zachary Sturm
officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan,
Missouri.
Randy Warren Lamberth
Randy Warren Lamberth of St. James, Missouri was born on September 5, 1956
in Rolla, Missouri to Ronald Warren and Margaret (Brydon) Lamberth and
passed away suddenly on March 13, 2013 at the age of 56 years, 6 months
and 8 days.
Randy proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an
Aviation Mechanic. Randy was an over the road truck driver and always
owned his own truck. He loved his cattle and left this life doing what
he loved doing the most, working on his farm.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret (Brydon) Lamberth; one
grandson, Owen Lamberth, and grandparents, Floice and Seva Lamberth and
Arthur and Lily Brydon.
He is survived by a special friend, Paula Licklider of St. James, Missouri;
his father, Ronald Warren Lamberth and friend Janet Snelson of Cook
Station, Missouri; two sons, Brandon Lamberth and wife Laura of St. James,
Missouri and Braeden Lamberth of St. James, Missouri; two sisters, Linda
Hazely of Joplin, Missouri and Cheryl Marie Copling of Cuba, Missouri;
one aunt, Loveta Steen and husband Merel of St. James, Missouri; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Jones
Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Jason Bell officiating.
Randy was buried near his grandson Owen, in the St. James Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brandon Lamberth, Braeden Lamberth, Shawn Steen, Merel
Steen, Dale Garver and Jimmy Ludwig.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James,
Missouri.
Paul L. Mullen
Paul L. Mullen of Cuba, Missouri was born January 13, 1922 to James Riley
and Effie Mae (nee Purvines) Mullen and passed away Friday, March 8, 2013
at the age of 91 years.
Paul proudly served in the United States Army from November 27, 1942 till
September 26, 1945. He served overseas for two years five months and one day.
He was awarded six Bronze Stars for campaigns in Sicily, Normandy,
Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was also award a Purple Heart
on April 6, 1945.
After the service Paul was a cement finisher for many years at the Mullen
Contracting Company in St. Louis, Missouri. After Paul retired he stayed
at the farm and did his own doctoring of the cattle and he took care of
any stray animal that came to visit and they always stayed. He enjoyed
sitting under the oak tree and watching the cars go by was his favorite
pastime.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Effie Mullen; six
brothers, Charles and wife Marie Mullen, Ancel C. and wife Ruth Mullen,
James K. “JK” or “Ken” and wife Virginia Mullen, William J. “Joe” and
wife Virginia Mullen, Alfred F. and wife Theresa Mullen and Glenn Mullen;
two sisters, Mary Hannah and husband Harry Karberg and Edith A. “Edie”
and husband John Jennings. He is survived by his nieces, nephews,
great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews,
cousins and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 10 a.m. until noon at the
Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Graveside service was held at 12:30 p.m. at the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg,
Missouri with full military honors.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.
Iris Darlene Shane
Iris Darlene Shane of Cuba, Missouri was born to Clyde and Lucille (Schumer)
Taylor on Sunday, December 21, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and passed
away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri at
the age of 65 years.
Iris was united in marriage to James Shane on September 15, 1966 and
together they shared 46 years of marriage.
Iris was a 40-plus year employee and current Manager of Roberts-Judson
Lumber Company in Cuba, Missouri. She was the go to lady that everyone
turned to when they needed something. In her spare time away from work
she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Taylor; one sister, Elaine
Sexton; one step-brother, Peter Sego.
She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Shane of Cuba, Missouri;
mother, Lucille and husband Robert Sego; one sister, Gail and husband Bob
Engemann of Washington, Missouri; one brother, Bradley Taylor of Cuba,
Missouri; one step-sister, Christina Sego of Sullivan, Missouri; two
sisters-in-law, Janice and husband Harold Hodges of Sparta, Missouri,
Sharon Olson of State of Oregon; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. at the
Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the
Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. James Finder as the celebrant.
Interment followed at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.
Richard Lee Stone
Richard Lee Stone was born on December 8, 1953, in Washington, Missouri
to Russell and Lorene Branson Stone and passed away March 10, 2013, in
Rosebud, Missouri at the age of 59 years, 3 months and 2 days.
Richard served in the United States Navy. He worked for Missouri Farm
Bureau as a claims investigator.
On June 5, 1982, Richard was married to Mary Ann Burch at the Methodist
Church in Red Bird, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Lorene Stone;
brother, Steve Stone, and brother-in-law, Ed Cook.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; daughter, Rhonda Jeffrey and husband
Monte; son, Richard and wife Rachel; eight grandchildren, Kara Murphy and
husband Bill, Alex Jeffrey and fiancée Kena, Laurel Jeffrey, Mckinze
Stone, Andrew Stone, Alyson Stone, Julia Stone and Ahnika Stone; three
great grandchildren, Ian and Owen Murphy and Kasten Jeffrey; three sisters,
Pat Medows and husband Charlie, Jackie Richardson and Sue Cook; one
sister-in-law, Sandy Stone; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 5 p.m. at the Sassmann’s Funeral
Home in Bland, Missouri.
Services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, from the
First Baptist Church in Owensville, Missouri.
Interment was in the Oak Forest Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Sassmann Funeral Service in Belle
and Bland, Missouri.
Zora Rilla Tomlinson
Zora Rilla Tomlinson nee Halliburton of Steelville, Missouri, formerly of
Camden, Arkansas, was born on Wednesday, May 19, 1909 in Blue Ridge, Texas
to George Washington and Fannie Mariam Boren Halliburton and passed away
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the age of 103 years, 9 months and 15 days.
Zora married George Carl Tomlinson in Leonard, Texas on August 29, 1925
and to this union four children were born.
Zora lived in Texas 15 years and Colorado 14 years before moving to
Missouri. She worked many years as a store clerk for Zales Jewelry Corp.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, S. Camden, Arkansas. Her
hobbies were quilting, canning and gardening. She was very active and
enjoyed life to the fullest.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Fannie Halliburton;
husband, George Carl Tomlinson; brothers, James Halliburton and Connie
‘Doc’ Halliburton; sisters, Ethel Brawley and Cecil Smith; son, George
Neal (Jewel) Tomlinson and daughter, Robbie Nell Payne.
She is survived by her sons, Freddie (Marie) Tomlinson, Sr. of Steelville,
Missouri and Arlen (Cindy) Tomlinson of Valerico, Florida; eight grand-
children; 18 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; other
relatives and friends.
Graveside services were at 3 p.m. on Friday March 15, 2013 at the the
Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Camden, Arkansas with Bro Mike Delashmit
officiating.
Burial was in the Mt. Horeb Cemetery, Camden, Arkansas.
Arrangements under the directon of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville,
Missouri.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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