Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of March 30, 2005
Ina M. Barber
Ina Marie Barber nee Richardson of Cuba, Missouri was
born on Thursday, January 28, 1915 in Cherry Valley, Missouri to
Fred Melvin Richardson and Margarette Halbert Richardson. She passed
away on Monday, March 21, 2005 in Sullivan Hospital, Sullivan
Missouri at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 24 days.
Ina married Vernon E. Barber on October 21, 1961 in
Belleville, Illinois. They moved to Cuba, Missouri from Blue Eye,
Missouri in 1993 where they have made their home. She attended Holy
Cross Catholic Church and accepted the Lord as her personal Savior
this past summer. Ina's hobbies were quilting, sewing, growing
flowers, fishing, camping, target shooting, and participating in
shooting matches.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers
Hershel Richardson, Howard Richardson, Haskell "Sonny" Richardson;
sisters Fay Ray Richardson, Agnus Hunt and one infant brother.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in law Earl Halbert, Hazel Richardson
Harman, Rueben Barber and wife Lilly, Alma Kamlin, Mavis Dixon and
husband Travis.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her husband
Vernon E. Barber of the home; sister Ada Halbert of Steelville,
Missouri; brothers-in-law Sel Barber and wife Geneva of Afton,
Missouri and John Kamlin of St. Louis, Missouri; nieces, nephews,
cousins and many friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, March 22, 2005 from 5-8 p.m. at
Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 11
a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar
B. Hutson officiating. Burial at Cherry Valley Cemetery, Steelville,
Missouri with pallbearers Lonnie Halbert, John Halbert, Draton
Halbert, Lance Cottrell, Jason Halbert and Russell Halbert.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral
Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Berniece Opal Eaker
Berniece Opal Eaker, nee Housewright, was born
Wednesday, June 18, 1913, at Cook Station, Missouri, a daughter of
the late Thomas Austin Housewright and Nora F. Housewright, nee
Asher.
She entered eternal life Saturday, March 19, 2005, at
the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri, at the age of 91 years,
9 months and 1 day.
On October 18, 1931, at St. Louis, Missouri, Berniece
was united in marriage to Clifford William Eaker. Three children,
Thomas William, Judith Berniece and Gerald Clifford Eaker were born
to this union. They enjoyed 41 years together, before his death, May
12, 1972.
In addition to her parents, Thomas (1956) and Nora
(1954) and spouse Clifford (1972), she was preceded in death by a
son, Gerald Clifford Eaker (1989) her four brothers, William "Billy"
Housewright, Jewell "Pete" Housewright, James T. Housewright and
Vernon A. Housewright; one sister, Beulah and husband John William
"Bill" Lay, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marcus Eaker
(1947), Emma Eaker (1970) and step-grandson and wife, Bob and Twyla
Hodge (1974).
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her
devoted daughter, Judith B. Hodge and husband Gene Lodge of Rolla,
Missouri; a loving son, Thomas William Eaker and wife Donna of
Brookfield, Connecticut; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Eaker of
Geneseo, Illinois; one sister, Virginia "Peg" Line and husband Myrl
of Rolla, Missouri; two sisters-inlaw, Norma Housewright of St.
Peters, Missouri and Audrey Housewright of Steelville, Missouri.
Seven grandchildren, Marsha and Charlie Light of
Steelville, Missouri, Michael and Julia Cape of Rolla, Missouri, Ron
and Diane Eaker of Redding Connecticut, David and Teri Eaker of New
Melford, Connecticut, Kay and Michael Marron of Brookfield,
Connecticut, Michelle and Michael Regan of Monticello, Illinois,
Billy and Chrissy Eaker of Geneseo, Illinois; five step
grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, 15 step great grandchildren;
seven great great grandchildren, eight step great great
grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Berniece Opal Eaker lay in state 4-9 p.m. Monday, March
21, 2005, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.
Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 22,
2005, in the Britton Chapel with Pastor Chuck Whitmire and Pastor
Jerry Beers officiating.
A nephew Robert Housewright gave the eulogy. Musical
selections were provided by Rev. Jerry Beers, Robert and Kay
Housewright and pianist, Janette Cox.
Committal prayer and interment was in Steelville
Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Michael
Cape, Billy Eaker, Charlie Light, Michael Light, Joshua Cape and
Paul Stoner. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Eaker, David Eaker, Kay
Ann Marron, Michelle Regan and Marsha Light
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Ira Wilmer "Buck" Gallaher
Ira W. "Buck" Gallaher was born Sunday, June 21, 1914,
at Redmondville, Missouri, a son of the late Lewis Irvin Gallaher
and Anna May Miller Gallaher.
He departed this life Thursday, March 17, 2005, at the
Stonecrest Healthcare, Viburnum, Missouri, at the age of 90 years, 8
months and 26 days.
Buck was united in marriage to Zoa Foster; two
daughters, Delores and Nora were born to this union. Zoa passed away
at age 43 years. Buck later married Jeral Baker and one son, Darren
and one daughter, Kimberly was born to this union. They have enjoyed
44 years together.
In addition to his parents and first wife, Buck was
preceded in death by one brother, Ray Gallaher and two sisters
Blanche Miner and Edna Moyer and one infant grandson Freddie Boyet.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his
devoted wife, Jeral Gallaher of Viburnum, Missouri; three daughters,
Delores Stacy and husband Lee of St. Peters, Missouri, Nora Boyet
and husband Carroll of Sullivan, Missouri and Kimberly Abney and
husband Kevin of Viburnum, Missouri; and one son, Darren Gallaher
and wife Lanette of Caledonia, Missouri.
One brother, Roy Gallaher and wife Lavera of Black,
Missouri; two sisters, Ruby Turner and Jean Abney both of Black,
Missouri; eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great
great granddaughter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many
friends.
Buck was a retired minister, farmer, one who loved to
attend sales, buying and selling antiques and other items, a real
"wheeler-dealer". He was loved and will be missed.
Ira W. Gallaher lay in state 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 18,
2005, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19,
2005, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Dwight Barton officiating and
Rev. Jamie Burrus assisting. Musical selections were provided by
pianist/vocalist Johnny Setzer.
Committal prayers and interment was in Black Cemetery,
Black, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Devon Abney, Darrell
Gallaher, Harold Gallaher, Junior Halbert, Winford Pryor and Mark
Tabor.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Leah Clementine Thomas Land
Leah Clementine Thomas Land, Wichita, Kansas, formerly
of Leavenworth, Kansas, departed this life on Friday, March 18, 2005
at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 6 days. She was born in
Pasadina, California on November 12, 1928, the only daughter of the
late Harrison and Della (Goff) Thomas of Viburnum, Missouri.
She worked in nursing at the Veterans Administration
Medical Center as a GS 5 and retired from Kimberly Home Center in
1993 and moved to Wichita, Kansas in 2001.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her daughter, Barbara Wagner, two brothers, Paul and Frank Thomas.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her
daughter, Sonja Land, sons, Murlyn Land Jr., and Paul Fuller of
Wichita, Kansas and Dennis Land of St. Louis, Missouri.
Grandchildren, Jeff and Tracy Wagner of Leavenworth,
Kansas, Luke and Casey Land, Melissa, Hannah and Dillion Land, great
grandchildren Nick and Maggie Wagner, Kaelyn Hannah and Damien
Herrandez.
Three brothers, Rennie and Barbara Thomas of Hawaii,
Lowell and Silvia Thomas of San Antonio, Texas, Harry and Frances
Thomas of Viburnum, Missouri, cousins, relatives and many friends.
Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 24,
2005 at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 531 Shawnee St., Leavenworth,
Kansas.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 25,
2005 at the Davis Funeral Home.
She was laid to rest at the Czar Cemetery, near
Viburnum, Missouri.
Peggy E. Liles
Peggy E. Liles of Cuba, Missouri was born on August 30, 1928 at
Jerseyville, Illinois to the union of Thomas Leroy Liles and
Ruby Gross Liles and passed away at her home near Cuba, Missouri on
March 22, 2005 at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 22 days.
Peggy was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Leroy
Liles.
In 1949 she graduated from St. Joseph's School of
Nursing in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition she received her Bachelor
of Science from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
She went on to retire from Barnes-Jewish Hospital School
of Nursing after teaching for 40 years. She retired in 1990.
Peggy was a devoted member of the Cuba United Methodist
Church and served on the Board of Trustees, Finance and Ad Council.
She was also a member of The Susannah's.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life
are her loving mother Ruby Brickey; dear friend Helen Ortmeyer,
brother Jimmy Liles and wife LaToya; Aunt Edna Sawtell; other
relatives and friends.
Peggy was a loving daughter and good friend to all who
knew her and will be sadly missed.
Peggy E. Liles was in state at the Britton Funeral Home
of Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Services were held at the Cuba United
Methodist Church of Cuba, Missouri on Friday, March 25, 2005 at 10
a.m. with Rev. Paul Lathum officiating. Interment was in the
Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements under the
direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Steve L. Porter
Steve L. Porter of Cuba, Missouri was born on May 8,
1960 at Rock Island, Illinois to the union of Donald Gene Porter and
Shirley J. Manary Porter and passed away at the Missouri Baptist
Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri on March 21, 2005 at the age of 44
years 10 months and 13 days.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gene
Porter.
On March 8, 2005 he was united in marriage to Patricia
Meiser Snodgrass at Steelville, Missouri.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life
are his loving wife Patricia Porter; mother, Shirley Woeckener three
daughters, Cachina Troester and husband Dale, Stephanie Leal and
Courtney Porter.
Stepchildren, Brett, Brock, Brendan and Bethany
Snodgrass, Jimmie and Adam Davis; grandmother, Catherine Isaacson.
Two brothers, Kevin Roy and wife Anna and Timothy "Scott" Porter and
wife Tina.
Three sisters, Terri Wottowa and husband David, Leslie
Etheridge and Shari Hamilton and husband John. Five grandchildren,
four step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Steve was a loving husband, father, son, step-father,
grandson, brother and good friend to all who knew him and will be
sadly missed.
Steve L. Porter was in state at the Britton Funeral Home
of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Thursday,
March 24, 2005, at 11 a.m. with Gary Mace officiating. Interment was
in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton
Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Paul Edward Simmons
Paul Edward Simmons of Steelville, Missouri, died
Saturday March 19, 2005, at his home in Steelville, at the age of 68
years, 1 month and 10 days.
He was born Tuesday, February 9, 1937, at Eldon,
Missouri, the son of the late Rupert M. Simmons and Zelda Simmons
(nee Rodner).
Paul grew up in Eldon, Missouri, and attended school
there. He was very active in the school's athletic programs and
achieved the all-state status in basketball his senior year. He
played basketball for Southwest Missouri State College, played in
the NCAA basketball tournament in 1959, when SMS placed second. He
was an avid quail hunter, enjoyed floating, fishing, golfing and was
an enthusiastic basketball fan. He and a friend wrote songs which
were recorded during his college years.
At the National Avenue Christian Church, Springfield,
Missouri, on June 10, 1961, Paul was united in marriage to Seena
Ballard, the daughter of W.S. and Thelma Ballard. Two daughters were
born to this union.
Paul was a graduate of SMS in Springfield with a BS in
Education. He received a Masters Degree in School Administration
from Drury University in Springfield and an Education
Specialist Degree from Central Missouri State University
in Warrensburg, Missouri.
He served his country in the United States Army and
Missouri National Guard for 23 years. At one point he served as
Company Commander of Rolla National Guard Unit, the 1438" Engineer
Company, and retired as Major. He continued to serve the National
Guard by developing the Missouri Youth Challenge Program for the
state in 1997-1998.
He taught school in Rolla for ten years. During his
tenure at Rolla High School he was a teacher, a coach, and an
assistant principal. In 1966 the Rolla basketball team, under his
leadership, won the CEMO Conference Championship. Two years were
spent on staff at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg,
Missouri, as the director of Off Campus Graduate Program.
He served the Steelville Community as Superintendent of
Schools for nineteen years, retiring in 1989 after thirty years in
the field of education. He was a member of the Missouri Association
of School Administrators, served as president of South Central
District of MASA and was awarded Outstanding Emeritus Educator in
1989-1990. He was an active member of Missouri State Teachers
Association and a member of Crawford County Retired Teachers
Association and served as president two years.
He served the community as a city alderman, Chamber of
Commerce President, (honored as citizen of the year in 1989), as a
member of the school board, active member of First Baptist Church,
member of the Lebanon Lodge No. 77 AF & AM, member of Steelville and
Rolla Lions Club, (awarded Lion of the Year 1981-82). He served on
the Gibbs Care Center Board of Directors for ten years and was
President for seven years.
He is survived by his wife Seena of the home; two
daughters, Kathie and husband Kevin Mahurin of Steelville, Julie and
husband Paul Tyler of Independence, Missouri; three grandchildren,
Aaron Paul Mahurin, Conner Gale Mahurin and Jackson Paul Tyler;
other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death
by one brother, Bill Simmons.
Visitation for Paul Edward Simmons was 4-8 p.m. Tuesday,
March 22, 2005, Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Memorial services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in the
Britton Chapel with Rev. Jesse Parrott and Rev. Jerry Beers
officiating. Eulogies were given by John Craig and Kent Howald.
Musical selections were provided by Rev. Beers, Kay and Rob
Housewright and Paula Stice. Serving as pallbearers were Jack
Farmer, Kenneth Long, Ike Lovan, Dwaine Miles, Kem Schwieder and
John Taylor.
Inurnment in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville,
Missouri. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral
Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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