Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of April 7, 2004 Harry Louis Flackmeier Harry Louis Flackmeier of Carmel Valley, California was born on March 18, 1914 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Harry Flachmeier and Ruby Gregory Flachmeier and passed away on March 20, 2004 at Carmel Valley, California at the age of 90 years 2 days. Harry was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ross Flachmeier. He has been a resident of California for many years and was a retired architect. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Harry Louis Flackmeier was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri. Interment was in the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Cecil Earl Hawthorne Cecil Earl Hawthorne was born Thursday November 6, 1924, at Piggott, Arkansas, a son of the late Milton and Pansy (Lowery) Hawthorne. He entered eternal rest Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 22 days. On May 25, 1947, Cecil was united in marriage to Emma Jean Wright. They enjoyed over 40 years together before Emma's death in 1987. In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Clemons. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are four daughters, Linda Hawthorne of Steelville, Missouri, Donna Hawthorne of Bridgeton, Missouri, Audrey Simpson and husband Earnie of Imperial, Missouri, and Amy Asher and husband Randy of Cuba, Missouri; two brothers, Leroy Hawthorne and wife Jean of California, and Douglas Hawthorne of Missouri. Six grandchildren, Eric Simpson, Jessica Conaway and husband Scott, Joshua Asher and wife Dee, Jacob Asher, Alex and Spencer Parkinson; three great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Cecil Earl Hawthorne lay in state from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday March 30, 2004, at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2004, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Randy Asher, Josh Asher, Scott Conaway, Jacob Asher, Earnie Simpson, Eric Simpson and Louie Dicus. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Paul Theodore Smith Paul Theodore Smith was born Thursday, March 6, 1930 at St. Louis, Missouri, a son to the late William G. Smith and Dorothy M. (Durkop) Smith. Paul entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Cuba Manor at the age of 74 years and 21 days. Paul was united in marriage to Oma Lea Green on June 12, 1954 in Steelville, Missouri. Two sons and two daughters were born to this union. Paul and Oma enjoyed over 49 years of marriage at the time of his passing. Paul served his country in the United States Army. He entered active duty on October 4, 1951, serving in Korea. Paul was honorably discharged on July 4, 1953. While serving his country, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Service Star, and the United Nations Service Medal. Paul was later self-employed as a farmer. He was often described as a hard working man, kind, loving, and a wonderful friend. Paul enjoyed playing horseshoes and would often spend Sunday afternoons at a nearby country store "pitching horseshoes," chewing tobacco or an occasional cigar, and enjoying the camaraderie. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his sister Marjorie Smith; son-in-law Doyle Neff; father and mother-in-law John and Mabel Green; brothers and sisters-in-law Roselean Smith, Linda Green, John Green Jr. and wife Shirley, Kenneth Green, and Charles Green. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Oma Lea Smith of the home; two loving sons, Mike Smith and wife Melinda of Steelville, Missouri and Steve Smith of Cherryville, Missouri; two loving daughters, Rita Neff of Ozark, Missouri and Jeanie Smith and husband Kevin of Steelville, Missouri. One brother, Kenneth Smith of St. James, Missouri; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marie and Glen Martin, Barbara and Leroy Tidwell, Harold and Linda Green all of Cherryville, Missouri, Doris Green, Jimmie Green, Joe and Glenda Green all of Davisville, Missouri, Curtis and Mary Green of St. Charles, Missouri. Five grandchildren, Christian Neff and wife Erica of Oak Grove, Missouri, Timothy Neff of Ozark, Missouri, Crystal Smith of O'Fallon, Missouri, Ashlee and Matt Smith of Steelville, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends. Paul will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him. Paul Theodore Smith lay in state 4-8 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2004, at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2004, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Harrison Brown officiating. Musical selections were provided by Carol Coleman accompanied by Shirley Brown. Committal prayers and interment were in the First Baptist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Christian Neff, Timothy Neff, Matt Smith, Kevin Green, Stanley Green and Harold Green. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Goldie Wilkinson Goldie Wilkinson, of Steelville, Missouri, formerly of DeSoto, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Potosi, Missouri. Mrs. Wilkinson was born May 4, 1915 in Washington County, Missouri, to William T. and Amy Knott Moses. She was married to Dwight Wilkinson who preceded her in death. She worked in the shoe industry as a production worker. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers, Margie, Agnes, Pauline, Florence, Virgil and Joe and one grandson Randy Wilkinson. She is survived by two sons, "Bounie" and Gloria Wilkinson, of DeSoto, Missouri and Dewain and Elsie Wilkinson also of DeSoto, Missouri. She had four grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. The funeral services were held Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel. Officiating was Rev. James Hoffman. Burial was in the Shoal Creek Cemetery near Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were under the direction of the Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home of DeSoto, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Winnie Brooks ====================================================================