TALLEY OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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TALLEY, Alpha Omega 1899 - 1992

Alpha Omega Talley, 93, of Springfield, passed away October 12, 1992 at St. 
John's Mercy Villa in Springfield after a lengthy period of declining health. He 
was born at Deepwater, May 27, 1899, the son of Andy and Nancy Talley. Alpha, or 
"A. O." as he was affectionately known, grew up in the Deepwater community and 
attended Deepwater schools. When he was a young man he went to Kansas City. 
After working there for a time he became a salesman for Sunshine Biscuit 
Company in 1921. He was assigned to the Springfield area and was promoted to 
sales manager in 1939. He retired in 1964 after 43 years of service with the 
company. Alpha Talley was married August 20, 1927 to Audra E. Snyder of the Mt. 
Zion community. They established their home in Springfield and lived there the 
rest of their lives. Audra passed away May 16, 1991. "Talley" felt this loss 
deeply and often reminisced about their many happy years together. Audra and 
Talley were favorites with their nieces and nephews. "Talley" with his ready wit 
and sense of humor was always popular with all who knew him. Mr. Talley was a 
member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the 
Masonic Lodge, having received his fifty year pin in 1970. He was also a member 
of the Ararat Shrine Club. Survivors include two sisters, Una Morris and Ruth 
Smith of Clinton, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were 
at 11 a.m. Friday, October 16, 1992 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, with rev. 
Jim Sunderwirth officiating. Music was by Rev. Jim Sunderwirth, vocalist, and 
Mrs. Gail Friend, accompanist. Pallbearers were John Cantrell, garland Edwards, 
Lester Rufenacht, Ron Hamblin, Dean Rufenacht, Lowell Jones. Burial was in Mt. 
Zion Cemetery under direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.

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