Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of July 23, 2003
Owen Chandler
Owen Chandler of Cuba, Missouri was born on October 19, 1933 at Davisville,
Missouri to the union of Estel Chandler and Gertrude (Brummet) Chandler and
passed away suddenly on July 13, 2003 at the Phelps County Regional Medical
Center of Rolla, Missouri at the age of 69 years, 8 months and 24 days.
On July 16, 1953 Owen was inducted into the Army of the United States and was
honorably discharged on July 13, 1956. On April 19, 1957 Owen was united in
marriage to Patricia Brewer in Cuba, Missouri. Four sons, Randy, John, Larry
and Gary Chandler, and one daughter, Joni, was born to this union.Owen was
preceded in death by three sons, Larry, Gary, and John Chandler, parents,
five brothers, Homer, Floyd, Loyd Chandler, Elmer and Homer Whittaker;
and three sisters, Thelma Chandler, Doni Chandler, and Leonna Whittaker.
He was a member of the Church of God and a retired employee of the City of Cuba.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are his devoted wife
Patricia Chandler; one son Randy Chandler and wife Betty; one daughter Joni
Morrow and husband Dusty; two brothers Delmar Whittaker and wife Bessie and Cleo
Chandler and wife Janet; one sister Bernice Carl; five grandchildren; one great
grandson; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.Owen was a devoted
husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, good friend to
all who knew him and will be sadly missed.Owen Chandler was in state at the
Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on
Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Military
honors were held at the cemetery. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba,
Mo. Pallbearers were Dennis, Jim, Ricky and Bob Chandler, Roger and Ronnie Carl.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
Glen Kennedy Chiles
Glen Kennedy Chiles was born Saturday, April 22, 1916 in Cuba, Missouri to the
late Edward Chiles and Emma E. Kennedy Chiles and departed this life Tuesday,
July 15, 2003 at the Cuba Manor Nursing Home in Cuba, Mo. at the age of 87
years, 2 months and 23 days. Glen graduated from Cuba High School and began
working in the construction business working his way up to engineering position.
He worked for Alberecci Construction where he helped to establish nuclear power
plants throughout the world. Glen enjoyed playing the piano and organ for his
own entertainment and for his friends. Glen accepted the Lord many years ago and
was of the Methodist faith. However he last attended the Cuba Presbyterian Church.
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers and sisters.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his dear friend Edna Lea and family,
Pat and Toni; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends all who will
fondly remember and sadly miss Glen Kennedy Chiles. Visitation was held from 10 a.m.
until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at the Hutson
Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Musical selection
was In The Garden. Burial was in the Kinder Cemetery in Cuba, Mo.
All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo.
Lyle Eugene "Gene" Mason
Lyle Eugene Mason was born Friday, August 13, 1926, at Courtois, Missouri in
Washington County, to the union of Reco Mason and Bessie (Brakefield) Mason.
He departed this life at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo.,
Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 3 days.
Gene served his country honorably in the United States Army in both World War II
and the Korean War. He was inducted November 20, 1944. During his service in
World War II, he received the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon,
Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal Germany.
He separated from active duty August 26, 1946. On October 19, 1950, he was
called back to active duty to serve in the Korean War. He saw active combat duty
North of the 38th parallel. He was wounded during this action and was decorated
with the Purple heart. He returned home and was separated from service October
3, 1951. Rev. Henry Butts, a former school teacher, united him in marriage to Hazel
Cottrell on October 10, 1947, at Cherryville, Mo. They enjoyed over 55 years
together. Places of residence have included Dillard, Mo., St. Louis, Mo., Salem,
Mo., Viburnum, Mo., and finally Steelville, Mo. As a young man, Gene worked at
various factories in Missouri. After serving his country, he became self-employed
as a farmer, painter, and paperhanger in the Salem and Viburnum areas/ He retired
from the painting and wallpaper business. As a teenager, he received forgiveness of
sins and salvation from his Savior, Jesus Christ. He served the Lord and church in
the capacity of deacon and trustee. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Steelville, Mo. He was also an active member of the Tabor Memorial V.F.W. Post #6479.
In addition to his parents, an infant sister, Shirley Mason, and a brother-in-law,
Edward Sellers, preceded Gene in death.He will be sadly missed by his loving wife
Hazel Mason of the home; son Lyle Mason of Arcadia, Kansas, and son and
daughter-in-law, Paul and Melissa Mason of Rolla, Mo.; seven grandchildren,
Candice Nelson and husband Richard of Sullivan, Lucas Mason of Sullivan, Eric Mason
of Boss, Joshua Mason, Phillip Mason, Jonathon Mason, and Sara Mason, all of Rolla, Mo.
Three great grandchildren, Sidney Nelson, Emma Nelson, and Dean Nelson all of
Sullivan; brother, Vondel Mason of Festus, Mo., sister, Thelma Sellers and
paternal nephew Ronnie Sellers, both of Arnold, Mo. Gene will also be missed by a
special aunt, Lorene Eaton of Davisville, Mo.; cousin, Stanley Eaton and wife Tammy
of Davisville, Mo.; three brothers-in-law, Darrell Cottrell and wife Sandy of Yorba
Linda, California, Glenn Cottrell and wife Betty of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and
Vernon Cottrell and wife Jerrie of Monroe, Louisiana; nieces; nephews; other relatives,
and many friends. Lyle Eugene Mason lay in state 4-9 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2003, at Britton
Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 19, 2003
in the Britton Chapel with Dr. Cardis Bryan and Rev. Jim Simmons officiating.
Larry and Geraldine Sherrill provided musical selections. Committal prayers and interment
were in Old Dillard Cemetery, Dillard, Mo. Full military honors were graveside. Serving
as pallbearers were Lucas Mason, Norman Fallese, Stanley Eaton, Bill Freeman, Gilbert
Sellers, and Bill Gibson. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home,
Steelville, Mo.
Emma L. Ryther
Emma L. Ryther, of Cook Station, Missouri passed away Friday, July 18, 2003 in
Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 88 years and 11 days. Emma was born in St.
Louis, Missouri July 7, 1915 to Fred and Elbie (Haas) Kamp. Emma Kamp was united
in marriage to Ronald Ryther on September 15, 1935 and to this union three
children were born. Emma was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and
friend and will be sadly missed. Emma loved gardening, visiting with friends and
family, her greatest joy was taking care of others by cooking a meal, visiting
the sick and loving her family. Emma leaves to mourn her children, Rosie King and
husband Dan, of Cook Station, Mo.; Don King and wife, Doris, of St. James, Mo.;
Phillip King and wife, Alta, of Florissant, Mo.; 17 grandchildren, several great
grandchildren; nephews, Robert and Tom Ryther, and a host of other extended
family members and friends. Preceding Emma in death were her parents; loving
husband of 62 years, Ronald Ryther on March 7, 1998; son, Ronnie Ryther;
daughter, Marlene (Ray) Wall and one grandson. Funeral services for Emma L.
Ryther were held Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the St. James Chapel of the
James & Gahr Mortuary with Rev. Douglas Clark officiating. A visitation for
family and friends was held Monday, July 21, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. All arrangements
were under the direction of James & Gahr Mortuary of St. James.
Luther Boyd Watkins
Luther Boyd "Bubba" Watkins was born, December 4, 1940 in St. Louis, Mo.
Beloved husband of Jeannie Watkins, whom he married on January 14, 1983 in
Bogalusa, Louisiana. "Bubba" is survived by his only son Danny, and his wife
Julie of Massachusetts; his daughters Tammy Wright and husband David of
Missouri; Chrissy Hamilton and her husband Jeff of Louisiana; Missy Bunch and
her husband Roger of Louisiana; Misty Nicolisi of Louisiana; and Nicole Garms
and her husband Mike of Cuba, Mo. "Bubba" is also survived by one brother Fred
Metlach of South Carolina; a sister Joanne Shapiro of California, and his mother
Gladys Lee of the Cuba Manor Nursing Home in Cuba, Mo.; 19 grandchildren and
four great grandchildren, his Christian family of the Cuba Church of Christ and
a host of close friends. "Bubba" passed from this life to Paradise on
July 10, 2003 in Rolla, Mo. at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center at the
age of 62 years, 7 months and 6 days.
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