Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of July 21, 2004 Zella Bailie Zella Mae Bailie, 73, died at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004 at De Paul Health Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born June 17, 1930, in Davisville, Missouri to Fred and Bertha (Turnbough) Tinker. She married Edward R. Bailie on December 16, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri. He died February 16, 1976. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in South Roxana. Surviving are four daughters and son-in-law, Glenda Wilkinson and fiancé, Gerald Antoneshyn of Canada, Ronda Bailie and Sharon Mellenthin-Secor, both of Wood River and Terry Craig Grubbs of Jacksonville, Florida. Two sons and their wives: Jerry and Jan Bailie of Holiday, Florida and Ricky and Tammy Bailie of Wood River. Fourteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, a sister Tina Woodham of De Soto, Missouri, three brothers and their wives, Euel and Wanda Tinker of Hillsboro, Missouri, Murel and Dorothy Tinker of St. Louis, Missouri and Elwood and Vonnie Tinker of Bellhaven, North Carolina. Four sisters-in-law, Wanda Tinker, Fenton, Missouri, Carol Tinker, Cuba Missouri, Betty Grumaud, Pacific, Missouri and Thelma Tinker, Bellhaven, North Carolina. Several nieces, nephews and friends and a special friend, Phillip Bettis of Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Henry, Clarence, Leonard, Fred and Kenneth Tinker and a sister Wilma Faye Tinker. Visitation was June 16, 2004 from 4-8 p.m. at Marks Mortuary in Wood River, Illinois. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004 with the Rev. Richard Clouse officiating. Burial was at Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana, Illinois. Melba May Dulany Melba May Dulany of Steelville, Missouri was born Friday, April 24, 1925 at Arcadia, Missouri, a daughter of the late William Winder and Myrtle (Martin) Winder. She departed this life Friday, July 9, 2004, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Deloris Dulany, Cheney, Kansas, at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 15 days. In addition to her parents, Melba was preceded in death by a son, James Perkins; two sisters, Pat Conner and Rose Miles; and two brothers, Ronnie Ward and Junior Winder. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are two sons, Michael Dulany and wife Delori of Cheney, Kansas and Richard Dulany of Farmington, Missouri; four daughters, Pat Valenti of Arnold, Missouri, Carol Hart and husband Glen of Anchorage, Alaska, Judy Tauchen and husband Henry of Englewood, Colorado, and Donna Watson of St. Louis, Missouri; and one brother, Gerald Ward of O'Fallon, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends who will fondly remember her. Melba May Dulany lay in state 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Committal prayers and interment were held at the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Daniel, David and Benjamin Dulany, David and Michael Tauchen, Jeff and Devin Watson, Robert and Mark Valenti. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Cecil Edgar Cecil Edgar was born February 8, 1916, son of the late Pleas and Dora Edgar. His young years were spent growing up on his parent's farm, living close to nature. On May 22, 1937, he joined in marriage to Alma Jones. They were married in the home of Alma's pastor, Rev. John Reagan of Rock Hill Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Four sons were born to this union. Cecil was a serious minded worker in civil affairs. He graduated from Civil Defense Police Auxiliary. He was elected a member of Maryland Heights School Board for six years, five of those years as president of the board. A new school was built during this time. His great love was his Savior and church life. He was converted at a revival meeting at Pleasant Point Church near Steelville, Missouri and baptized in the Meramec River. Cecil and Alma moved to Maryland Heights in 1946. There was no Baptist church there. Cecil and 15 others became charter members of a new Maryland Heights Baptist Church. Starting in a donated living room, it grew into a great church. Cecil was ordained as a deacon there for some 56 years ago. In his church life, Cecil always taught and worked with junior boys. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served on the USS General McRae, a troop transport, carrying thousands of troops. He served in the European and Pacific Theater. Cecil was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 60 years. He retired from Ford Motor Company where he was employed for 34 years as production control manager. His retirement years found him relocating to St. James, Missouri. Once settled into a new home, he worked at KTTR radio for four years. He is survived by his wife Alma; four sons, Cecil L. and wife Margaret of Kansas City, Missouri, Dennis and wife Nancy of Springfield, Missouri, Keith of St. James, James and wife Beth of St. James. He was blessed with nine grandchildren: Kevin, Ray, D.J., Philip, Kerry, Travis, Brett and Meghan. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shannon and a brother, Harold. He is also survived by eight great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Brothers Elmer and wife Edina of Woodsen Terrace, Rueben and wife Opal of Salem, Missouri. Sisters Beulah Moline of Steelville, Missouri, Bonnie and husband Pete Lea of Steelville, Missouri, Wanda Freie of Columbia, Missouri. Jeffery Alan Land Jeffery Alan Land of Steelville, Missouri, was born Sunday, September 12, 1954, at Granite City, Illinois, a son of Robert Lee Land, Jr. and Leota Eunice (Carr) Land. He departed this life at his home in Steelville, Missouri, Saturday, July 10, 2004, at the age of 49 years, 9 months and 10 days. Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Leota Eunice Land and one sister, Pamela Radtke. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted father, Robert Lee Land, Jr.; one brother, Jon Carr of Indiana; two sisters, Rebecca Mason and husband David, Debra Adams and husband Michael, also of Indiana; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends who will remember Jeff as a man whose passion was playing golf. Jeffery Alan Land lay in state 4-8 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2004, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, in the Britton Chapel, with Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating. Musical selections were provided by organist/vocalist, Doloris Bell and instrumental numbers by acoustic guitarist, Bill Startz. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Jon Carr, Bob Bell, Chuck Held, Gary Hudson, Paul Simmons, Chris Turnbough and Mark Mueller. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Irma Gladine Scull Irma Gladine Hogan Scull nee Hogan of College Station, Texas, was born Monday, June 26, 1922, at Boss, Missouri, a daughter of the late Melvin L. Hogan and D. Mamie (Sellers) Hogan. She departed this life Sunday, July 11, 2004, at the Kindred Hospital, Houston, Texas, at the age of 82 years and 15 days. On December 23, 1945, at Dillard, Missouri, Irma was united in marriage to Charles Scull. One son and one daughter were born to this union. They have enjoyed over 58 years together. In addition to her parents, Irma was preceded in death by one sister Doloris Kesler Knox and three brothers, Thurston, Harry and Franklin Hogan. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted husband, Charles Scull of College Station, Texas; one son Gary Scull and wife Brenda of Winfield, Missouri; one daughter, Brenda Giljum of Tomball, Texas; two brothers, Jess Hogan and wife Erma Lee of Steelville, Missouri and Paul Hogan of Cuba, Missouri; one sister, Betty Cowling of Troy, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jeremiah Allen Scull and fiancée Kari Sommer of Moberly, Missouri, Leticia Corinne Giljum Lowery of Pinchurst, Texas and Sarah Elizabeth Scull of St. Louis, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Irma Gladine (Hogan) Scull lay in state 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2004, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. The eulogy was given by a niece, Gail Young. Committal prayers and interment were in Sellers Cemetery, Dillard, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Robert Cowling, Milton Cowling, Forest Cowling, Gary Scull and Jeremiah Scull. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Phoebe A. Stephens Phoebe A. Stephens, Warrenton, Missouri, passed away July 14, 2004 at Warrenton Manor, Warrenton, Mo. She was born March 11, 1922, at Coulterville, Illinois, the daughter of James and Edna Wade West. Mrs. Stephens was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Warrenton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas Stephens, and ten brothers and sisters. Those who remain to mourn her passing are two daughters, Donna (Louis) Coyner of St. Charles, Mo., and Pam Hughes of Charlotte, N.C.; one granddaughter, Julia (Patrick) Collins of O'Fallon, Mo.; three grandsons, Jason Coyner of Affton, Mo., Patrick Mercer and Matthew Mercer, both of Charlotte, N.C. Phoebe A. Stephens was in state Thursday, July 15, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at Pitman Funeral Home, Warrenton, Mo. Funeral services were held July 16, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Pitman Chapel, with Rev. Raymond Doussard officiating. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2004 at Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Winnie Brooks ====================================================================