Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of October 2, 2019 Bonnie L. Bockover Bonnie L. Bockover of Cuba, Missouri was born Sunday, February 20, 1938 at Leasburg, Missouri to James M. and Hazel Gladine (nee Osborne) Eoff and passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Bonnie spent her life taking care of her family, home and everyone else. She enjoyed listening to the oldies station on the radio, watching western movies and shows; especially the ones with actor Randolph Scott. She spent hours outside planting and taking care of her flowers. She was famous for her Christmas candy and her cooking/baking was amazing. Going for a car ride always made Bonnie smile. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Hazel Eoff; one son, Jessie Lee Bockover; and six siblings, Al Eoff, Lloyd Eoff, Robert Eoff, James Eoff, infant Jimmy Eoff, Gladine Land and Della Cook. She is survived by her children, James and wife Joy Bockover of Cuba, Missouri, Robert Bockover of Cuba, Missouri, Leroy Bockover of Cuba, Missouri, Vera Valley and fiancˇ Bobby Dill of Rolla, Missouri and Dalton Valley-Mendoza of Kansas City, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Jamie Rocha of Rolla, Missouri, Amanda and husband Jose Maldonado of Rolla, Missouri, Bonnie and husband David Baggett of Newburg, Missouri, Bobby Ray Bockover of Missouri, Shannon and husband Chris Barnwell of Lebanon, Missouri, Daniele Bockover of Cuba, Missouri, Jessica and husband Cody Elrod of Cuba, Missouri and Veronica and husband Lance Pewitt of Cuba, Missouri; 23 great grandchildren; one brother, Leroy and wife Helen Eoff of Bourbon, Missouri; one sister, Dorothy and husband John Veach of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with special recorded music of "Flowers for Momma," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "My Angel." Interment and prayers followed at the Bourbon Cemetery in Bourbon, Missouri. Casket bearers were Jose Maldonado, Chris Budrow, David Baggett, Chris Barnwell, Bobby Ray Bockover and Gary Land. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Eunice J. Bouse Eunice J. Bouse of Cuba, Missouri was born on Wednesday, October 29, 1952 in Cuba, Missouri to Jewel C. and Winnifred "Winnie" (nee Gandy) Foust and passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the age of 66 years. Eunice was the proud mother of Tammy, Billy, April and James. She married Samuel A. Bouse on July 31, 1987 in Rosati, Missouri and they happily celebrated 32 years together. Eunice worked on the assembly line at Intier Auto for several years. She enjoyed going to yard sales, hoping to find a great bargain or treasure. She spent years searching for and collecting coins. In her spare time, she made tie blankets for family and friends. She was an excellent cook. One of Eunice's favorite hobbies was watching TV and recording movies for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Winnifred Foust; one brother Eugene Foust; and one infant sister Mary Frances Foust. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Bouse of the home; four children, Tammy and husband Chris Schmidt of Villa Ridge, Missouri, Billy Powers of Owensville, Missouri, April and husband Gil Kennedy of Sullivan, Missouri and James Powers of Cuba, Missouri; six brothers and sisters, Helen Dunn of Granite City, Illinois, Anna Hance of Rolla, Missouri, Susan and husband Larry Meatte of Cuba, Missouri, Beverly Miller, Patty Thorpe and Larry Foust, all of Cuba, Missouri; one aunt, Martha Baynes of Sullivan, Missouri; mother-in-law, Bonnie Bouse of Sullivan, Missouri; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Wanda Mae and husband Marvin Burnett of Sullivan, Missouri, Virgil and wife Joan Bouse of St. James, Missouri, Lois and husband Kenny Woodcock of Stanton, Missouri, Beverly Bouse of Cuba, Missouri and Reba Foust of Rolla, Missouri; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. In keeping with her wishes Eunice was cremated and no services are planned. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Eugene E. "Gene" Brewer Eugene E. "Gene" Brewer of Cuba, Missouri was born on Thursday, January 19, 1933 in Stirrat, West Virginia to Carl and Elizabeth (nee Goodson) Brewer and passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at at the age of 86 years. Gene married Jo Ann Stoff on December 23, 1958 in Martinsville, Indiana. When Gene lived in Highland, Illinois he was the Manager of the VFW Bowling Alley. After moving to Cuba, Missouri he would become the grounds keeper at Cuba Lakes Golf Course for over 20 years. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from March 9, 1951 until July 6, 1958, which was during the Korean War. Gene was a longtime parishioner at Holy Cross Catholic Church and he loved going to church. Gene could always be found during the summer months on his lawnmower, he loved to cut grass. He enjoyed helping others, golfing, bowling, traveling, working the pits, as a crew man during the stock car races. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Elizabeth Brewer; 11 sisters and brothers, Kathleen Gabany, Madge Sauder, Peggy Sparks, Virginia Repovich, infant Elizabeth Brewer, James, Clyde, Don, Bobby, Harold and Kendal Brewer. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jo Ann Brewer of the home; four children, Merry and husband Adam Cloer of Leasburg, Missouri, Bernard "Bud" Brewer and fianceˇ Jodi Stephans of Chandler, Arizona, William "Bill" and wife Maria Brewer of Cuba, Missouri and Beverly and husband Kris Lenox of Cuba, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Joshua-Seth Cloer, Isaiah Cloer, Calem and wife Candace Brewer, Chad Brewer, Michelle Brewer, Sara and husband Mike Zacher, Casi and husband Collin Cottrell, Michael and wife Alisha Earney, Haley Lenox; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lois and husband Phillip Spies of Old Ripley, Illinois, Lynn and husband Floyd Klaus of Highland, Illinois, James and wife Bonnie Stoff of Highland, Illinois; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Dan Lueckenotte as the celebrant. In keeping with his wishes Gene will be cremated following the funeral mass. His cremated remains will then be placed in the columbarium at the Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Chelsey Anna Irene Ford Chelsey Anna Irene Ford of Newburg, Missouri was born on January 26, 1994 in Moberly, Missouri to Anthony and Tina Christine (Patterson) Smith and passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at the age of 25 years. On May 31, 2015 she married Scott Ford. Chelsey lived life to the fullest. She loved making everyone laugh, as well as singing. She enjoyed everything outdoors and playing the saxophone. When she smiled, her smile brightened the whole room. She was preceded in death by her father, Tony Smith in 2010; grandparents, Hubert and Betty Patterson and Kenneth Smith; two aunts, Ina Carroll and Angie Smith; and her mother-in-law, Rena Ford. She is survived by her husband, Scott Ford of Rolla, Missouri; mother, Tina Smith of Newburg, Missouri; four sons, Karsten and Ryker of Holts Summit, Missouri, Lane of Alton, Missouri and Brantley of St. James, Missouri; daughter, Aliecha of St. James, Missouri; two brothers, Kyle Smith and fiancˇe Kathlyn and Shane Smith, all of Newburg, Missouri; two sisters, Kendra Smith of Rolla, Missouri and Tabitha Smith of Newburg, Missouri; her grandmother, Barbara Smith of Edgar Springs, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Margaret Emaline Hampton Margaret Emaline Hampton (nee Halbert) of Boss, Missouri was born July 21, 1930 in Salem, Nebraska to Ralph and Irene Gibbs Halbert and passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 5 days. Margaret served our country honorably in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953. She attended Freewill Baptist Church at Viburnum, Missouri. Margaret enjoyed baking and sewing and made several dresses for Easter and prom. She enjoyed doing yardwork, reading, taking drives and visiting with family and friends along the way. Margaret collected glassware and rocks, which she was known as the "Rock Lady." She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Irene Halbert; daughter, Cindy Keltner; two grandchildren, Tiffany and Jessica; four brothers, Ray Halbert, Don Halbert, Kenny Wayne (Barb) Gibbs and Dale (Verla) Gibbs; four sisters, Shirley Hedrick, Clio Ware, Argie (Warren) Parrett and Jo (Johnny) Strange; and brother-in-law, Loren Willhite. She is survived by her two sons, David (Debbie) Kirkwood and Ricky Kirkwood, all of Boss, Missouri; four daughters, Lisa Kirkwood Komindo of Hawk Point, Missouri, Tammie (Matt) Threlkeld of St. Peters, Missouri, Karen Cason of Bland, Missouri and Cindy Kay (Larry) Carpenter of St. Louis, Missouri; son-in-law, Antoine Keltner of Louisville, Kentucky; 11 grandchildren, Ashley and Nolan (Samantha), Dustin (Kylee), Fallen (Brady), Rachelle, April (Aaron), Amber, Andrew, Kaleb, Eli and Caitlyn; five great grandchildren, Ryder, Marcail, Cheslee, Raelynn and Brelynn; two brothers, Tom (Phyllis) Gibbs of Viburnum, Missouri and Clarid (Joyce) Gibbs of Dillard, Missouri; two sisters, Nellie Willhite of Davisville, Missouri and Loretta (Skeets) Howdeshell of St. Louis, Missouri; sister-in-law, Ilene Halbert of Steelville, Missouri; and brother-in-law, Delbert Hedrick of Viburnum, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Evan Bell officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" and "Look for Me" was sung by Phyllis Gibbs with Dan Halbert accompanying on piano. Memories were shared by Debbie Kirkwood, April Mullen, Steve Willhite and Noland Kirkwood with a song he also sang and wrote, "I'll See You There." Full military honors by the U.S. Army, St. James VFW Post #5608 and the Patriot Guard were held after the services outside the funeral home. Casket bearers were Nolan Kirkwood, Caitlyn Keltner, Eli Cason, Andrew Cason, Kaleb Cason, Dustin Kirkwood, April Mullen and Fallon Loker. Inurnment at a later date in the Freeman Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Brenda Carleen Hines Brenda Carleen (Yowell) Hines was born on August 7, 1952 to Carl and Goldie (Dismuke) Yowell in St. Louis, Missouri and passed on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the age of 67 years. Brenda married Jackie Edward Hines on January 8, 1972. Brenda loved shopping at Walmart and the Dollar Store, family time, cooking for an army, babysitting her great grandson Braxton talking to anyone and everyone (she never met a stranger). She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hines; parents, Carl and Goldie Yowell; and three brothers, Larry Yowell, Carlie Yowell and Johnnie Scott. She is survived by sons, Jason and wife Stephanie Hines of St. Charles, Missouri and Chalon and wife Sarah Hines of Alton, Illinois; grandchildren, Marshall and Wyatt Hines, Jillian Hines, Brittaney and husband Zach Gray, Hannah and husband Jacob Russell of Abilene, Texas and Madison Thomas and fiancˇ Dakota DeShurley of St. James, Missouri; great grandson Braxton; one sister, Geraldine Huenefeld of Butler, Missouri; sister-in-law, Debbie Yowell of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Interment followed in the Smith Cemetery in Edgar Springs, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Betsy Ann Kelleher Betsy Ann Kelleher of Cuba, Missouri was born Thursday, September 18, 1930 at Ferguson, Missouri to George Gilbert and Rose Elizabeth (nee Bushor) Argent and passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Betsy spent her life taking care of her family and home. She truly could have been a Religion College Professor for she studied all religions her entire life. As a child, she attended church with her family and friends, going to the Catholic Church, Jewish Synagogue, Baptist Church, Methodist Church and many more churches. Throughout Betsy was always very involved with every church she attended. Her passion for learning continued through her life, she learned to paint and won many ribbons. She learned to become an amazing cook and was recognized for her mac and chees soufflˇs, fondues' and her homemade chicken and dumplings. Betsy purchased wool fleece and then she would spin, weave, knit and or crochet something beautiful from the fleece. She was an avid horseman. She treasured the many hours she got to ride and care for them and was even a proud owner of horses. She supported her children throughout their lives. She respected everyone, was always involved and she loved humanity. Betsy was brilliant, talented, loved music and astrology. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Gilbert and Rose Elizabeth Argent; husband, Christopher J. Kelleher; sister, Mary and husband John Burlison; brother, Bob Argent; and one niece, Barbara. She is survived by two children, S. Kim Smith of Cuba, Missouri and Charles H. and wife Annette Smith of Webster Groves, Missouri; two grandchildren, Aaron and wife Jessica Smith of St. Louis, Missouri and Rachel and husband Steve Triplett of St. Louis, Missouri; two step grandchildren, Amy Rudd of Webster Groves, Missouri and Andrew and wife Raquel Rudd of Imperial, Missouri; five great grandchildren; goddaughter and niece, Beverly Yates of DeSoto, Missouri; three nephews David, James and Randy; sister-in-law Marlene Argent of Florida; other relatives and friends. Keeping with Betsy's wishes she was cremated and a private family service will be held later. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Sammie V. "Sam" Rhoades Sammie V. "Sam" Rhoades of Dexter, Missouri was born on May 30, 1942 in Solgohachia, Arkansas to Carl and Henrietta (Ledbetter) Rhoades and passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at the age of 77 years. He grew up and attended school in a one room schoolhouse. He began helping on the family farm at a young age. Sam and his family eventually moved to St. Louis, Missouri. He took a strong interest in music and eventually started his own band, "Sonny Rhoades and the Roadrunners." Sam married Brenda Kay Ball on June 6, 1972. They raised their family in various places. Sam worked primarily as a commercial truck driver, although he worked many different jobs through the years. Sam and Brenda retired to Birdtown, Arkansas in 2005 and it wasn't until 2018 that they moved to Dexter, Missouri. Music was Sam's passion. He also enjoyed wrestling as a hobby, loved motorcycles, fishing and family cookouts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Henrietta Rhoades; and two brothers, William and Carroll Rhoades. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Brenda Kay Rhoades of Dexter, Missouri; seven children, Meredith Blankenship and husband Jandy of Tacoma, Washington, Pam Meadows of Whitefish, Montana, Samantha Young and husband Curtis of St. Louis, Missouri, Rachel Rhoades of Dexter, Missouri, Johnny Rhoades and wife Michelle of Center Ridge, Arkansas, Gary Rhoades of Dexter, Missouri and Melinda Rhoades and fiancˇ Kenny York of Conway, Arkansas; four sisters, Wilma Jennings of Bourbon, Missouri, Sue Lupo of Sullivan, Missouri, Brenda Wadlow of Arkansas and Tammy Wedemeier and husband Fred of St. Clair, Missouri; three brothers, Larry Rhoades and wife Colleen of Sullivan, Missouri, Ricky Rhoades and wife Tonya of Sullivan, Missouri and Jeff Rhoades of Arkansas; 22 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Graveside services followed in the Delhi Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri with military honors. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, Missouri. James Dean Southard James Dean Southard of St. James, Missouri was born March 20, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa to Fred Oscar and Erma A. Clark Southard and passed away Monday September 16, 2019 at the age of 81 years. James was an over the road trucker who hauled cars for many years. He loved to visit with his friends and was know by many by a nickname "Squeaky." He was a veteran in the U.S. Army where he received a Good Conduct Medal and a Expert Badge (rifle). He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Erma Southard; daughter, Rita Persicke; brothers, Harold Southard, Roy Arthur Southard and infant brother, John Southard. He is survived by his son, Dale Eugene Southard and wife Julie of Rolla, Missouri; step son, Frank Southard and wife Nancy of St. James, Missouri; son-in-law, Bill Persicke of St. James, Missouri; brothers, Glen Southard and Fred L. Southard, both of Jefferson City, Missouri; sisters, Cleta Kittner of Jefferson City, Missouri and Sharon Brown of Kansas City, Missouri;. seven grand- children; eight great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday September 19, 2019 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday Sepetmber 19, 2019 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Ron Smith officiating. Burial with full military honors was at the St. James Cemetery with pallbearers Casey Grisham, Zack Southard, Jeff Breen, Bill Persicke, Will Crostic and Mike Wilbers. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Wilma Ann Tipton Wilma Ann Tipton of Vichy, Missouri was born at home in Safe, Missouri on October 17, 1930 to William Bola and Galena (Sewell) Welch and passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Wilma remembered meeting a boy at a farm sale when she was 10. Years later, during her freshman years of high school, this same boy looked all grown and was a junior. His name was Benny Leroy Tipton. They met at the local drug store, Benny sat beside Wilma and offered to buy her a cherry coke. They were married on December 4, 1949. After graduation, Wilma worked for three years at the Rice Stix Dress Factory in St. James, Missouri, she would mark for buttons on the dresses, she was able to save $17 a week. Wilma learned her cooking skills from her mother and older sisters while living on the family farm, it was something she enjoyed to do. She worked as the head cook at Harrison Center School in Maries County for five years before going to Rolla, Missouri where she worked as a Dietary Cook for the Diagnostic Clinic for 17 years. She enjoyed canning and quilting. She made everyone of her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren a quilt, along with quilts she made to donate for the raffle at the Vichy Fire Department. She loved angel food cake and the colors yellow and pink. Wilma and Leroy were faithful members of the Broadway Baptist Church. Wilma was also very involved with the Church Activity Committee and the Community Quilting Club. Her advice to pass along was to "Be happy and enjoy life, don't take life to serious. Enjoy friendships and family. Stay honest and always have a goal to work toward." She was preceded in death by her parents, William Bola and Galen Sewell Welch; husband, Benny Leroy Tipton; daughter, Cheryl Daniels; brothers, Cecil Welch and infant brother, Jimmy Welch; sisters, infant, Annie Welch, Myrtle Rinehart, Ethel Mae Gunset, Grace Corbin, Betty Grotha, and Jane Spurgeon; and daughter-in-law, Joyce Tipton. She is survived by her sons, Dennis Tipton (Betty Sue) of Vichy, Missouri and David Tipton (Shevawn) of Vichy, Missouri; grandsons, Thad Tipton, Ben Tipton (Cathy), and Nicholas Schott (Katie); granddaughters, Tonya Jacquin (Donnie) and Heather Wunderlich (Andrew); great grandchildren, Mason Price (Gabby), Dalton Price (Sara), Skyler Price (Mya), Braydon Tipton, Ella Tipton, Avery Wunderlich, Abby Tipton and Anna Tipton; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri with Pastor Scott John officiating. Interment will be at the High Gate Baptist Cemetery with Mason Price, Dalton Price, Skyler Price, Brayden Tipton, Ben Tipton, Nicholas Schott and Thad Tipton serving as pallbearers. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWebArchives by: Winnie Brooks