Stats on The Class of 1963 Louisiana HS

Memorial services for Linda Jane Akers, 58, of Louisiana, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Randall Cone officiated. Mrs. Akers died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004 at her home in Louisiana. She had donated her body to the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

She is survived by two sons, Jim Akers and wife Kelly of Louisiana, and Jason Akers and wife Robyn of Bowling Green; one daughter, Jamie Spegal and husband Rick of Bowling Green; her father, Clyde Hostetter of Louisiana; eight grandchildren, C.R. Akers of Louisiana, Grant, Blake and Camille Akers, all of Bowling Green, Ethan and Dylan Crowder of Bowling Green, and Heather and Cody Spegal of Bowling Green; one sister, Sally Brazier and hus¬band Allan Hunt of Louisiana; one niece, Courtney Hunt; and one nephew, Brandon Brazier and Kristina Rosenburg of Bowling Green.

She attended the Louisiana High School. She had been employed at the Women's Eastern Regional Diagnostic Correctional Center as a Corrections Officer for the past three years and had retired due to ill health.

Memorials may be given to the Home Care and Hospice Foundation of Pike County Missouri in care the funeral home.

HANNIBAL - Gloyd Guy Holman, 59, of Hannibal, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Willow Care Center in Hannibal.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Grand View Funeral Chapel in, Harquba1„; The Rev., Tim Goodman will officiate: Burial will be at a later date a, Fairview Cemetery in Frankford.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Mr. Holman was born Dec. 4, 1945, in Frankford to Harry D. and Vlorence East Holman.

Survivors include a brother, Jimmie D. Holman of Springfield, Ill.; three sisters,' Joan Rouse of Hannibal, Carolyn Sanderson of Louisiana, and Sandra Klene of Topeka, Kan.; a special friend, Marsha Payne of Hannibal; four nephews, Art Stoddard of Largo, Fla., Randy Stollard of Republic, Jeffrey Stollard of Dallas, Texas, and John D. Klene of Hollywood, Fla.; six nieces, Karen Applebaum of Springfield, Ill., Judy Ingram of Pleasant Plains, Ill., Denise Knoll of Bloomington, Ill., Starla Ludsky of Knoxville, Tenn., Robin Cormier of Hannibal and Laura Klene Adams of Topeka, Kan.; and 12 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mr. Holman attended schools in Frankford, Liberty and Louisiana. He joined the U.S. Air Force during his senior year of high school and spent seven years in the service. Part of that time was spent in Vietnam. He was a house painter and worked as an auto parts salesman.

The family wishes that memorials be sent to a local hospice or to the donor's choice.

Gary Roan was born on December 29, 1945, in Louisiana, Missouri to Henry Roan and Wilma (Smashey) Roan; he married Debra (Ozment) Roan on July 24, 1982.

Gary Roan spent his youth in Missouri, moving to Southern Illinois in 1967; he served an apprenticeship as a wireman with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 702, becoming a journeyman wireman on October 4, 1973 and worked for various area contractors; in 1975, Gary became business representative for IBEW Local 702; he was business manager of IBEW Local 702 from 1994 until his retirement in July of 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Roan; his sons, James Scott Roan and wife, Jennifer, and Hank Roan; his daughter, Alisha Newton and husband, Josh; his grandsons, Robert Tyler Roan and Tanner Roan; his granddaughters, Rachel and Katie Roan; his great-granddaughter, Riley Roan; his brothers, Richard Roan and wife, Patricia, and Clayton Roan and wife, Terri; his mother-in-law, Peggy Stephens; his brother-in-law, the Rev. Alan Ozment and wife, Melody; his several nieces and nephews; and his special cousin, Billy Burbridge and wife, Lanora; he was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Stanley F. Roan.

Kirk Wilson Klemme of Kansas City, Mo., passed away on June 15, 2007, at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo., as a result of an accident at home.

Kirk was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell and Sue Klemme of Louisiana, Mo. He is survived by his devoted wife of 22 years, Barbara; two children, Karen McDonald and her husband Chris and their son Killian of Houston, Texas, and Kevin and his wife Karla and their daughters Maya and Ava of Liberty, Mo.; and his brother, Roger Klemme, of Louisiana, Mo. In addition to his family, he leaves behind numerous friends and acquaintances whose lives were enriched by his unconditional friendship.

Kirk was born on July 8, 1945, in Ft. Myers, Fla., to Sue and Haskell Klemme. The family lived in various communities throughout the United States and Canada before settling in Louisiana, Mo. He attended Louisiana High School, where he graduated with honors in 1963. After high school, he attended Stanford University of Stanford, Calif., where he received a bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Product Design).

Kirk spent his career in packaging research and development. He was employed by Boise Cascade, Composite Can Division in St. Louis, Mo., from 1970 to 1987. The family relocated to Liberty, Mo., in 1988, when he became the Director of the Packaging Technology Center for Sealright Co. He retired in 1999.

Our wonderful husband and father spent his retirement years doing the things he loved- woodworking, photography and traveling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his beautiful granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Woodholme Medical Building, Suite 515, 1838 Green Tree Rd., Baltimore, MD 21208, at www.psp.org.

Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., followed by services at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 19, at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at M-291 Hwy., Liberty. (Arr.: Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 816-781-8228)

Mr. Lee Roy Sevier, 69, of Bowling Green, Missouri went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 19, 2014 at the Moore-Pike Nursing Home in Bowling Green, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. The Rev. John Burkhead will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a. m. until time of service at l:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23rd at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Summer Hill Cemetery at Summer Hill, Illinois.

Lee Roy was born April 29, 1945 in Hamburg, Illinois the son of Roy and Elsie Gray Sevier.

He married Ruth Benjamin June 24, 1965 at the Church of Christ in Louisiana, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Sevier, one son; Steve Sevier and wife, Krystal, a daughter, Renee Sevier all of Bowling Green, Missouri, one sister, Ruth Ann Ruffin of Louisiana, Missouri, 3 nieces, 4 great nieces, 3 great nephews, 6 great- great nephews and 3 great- great nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Elsie Sevier, Father and Mother In-Law, John and Neva Benjamin and one niece, Irma (Shade) Harrison.

He lived in Hamburg, Illinois until 1954 when the family moved to Louisiana, Missouri to make their home. He graduated from the Louisiana High School in 1963.

He had worked in different places all of his life but mainly in the Grocery business where he had worked for 24 years.
He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Missouri.

Honorary pallbearers are; John Murr, James Ingram, Jim Ingram, Karl Benjamin, Russell Cottrell and Russell Wood. Active Pallbearers are; Charley Dameron, Bill Crop, LaVerne Perkins, Matt Perkins, Kent Dixon and Roy Sisson.

Bates Scott, Barbara J. (1944-2005)
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara J. Scott, 60 of Mexico, formerly of Louisiana, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Jesse Jones will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 18 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery at Mexico. She died Sunday, March 13, 2005 at the Audrain Medical Center in Mexico.
She was born June 3, 1944 in Louisiana to William and Josephine Higgins Bates.
She is survived by two sons, James Otto Scott of Columbia and Kevin Dewitt Scott of St. Louis; one daughter, Brittany Shepherd of Mexico; her mother, Josephine Bates of Louisiana; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley Williams of St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her father, William McKinley Bates.
She had been employed at Louisiana Plastics Factory for a number of years before moving to Mexico. She was employed at the Mexico Manor Nursing Home and presently at Missouri Veterans Home and the Towne House Nursing Home in Mexico as a Certified Nurses Assistant.
She graduated from the Lincoln High School in Louisiana. She was a member of the Maryland Baptist Church in Louisiana.
Pallbearers will be Gary Richardson, Wes Richardson, Roger Chatman, Charles Shelton, Roosevelt Burse and Tom Burse.

Ilah Jean Burk: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Morning News of Northwest Arkansas (Springdale, AR) - Thursday, November 6, 2008

Deceased Name: Ilah Jean Burk

SPRINGDALE -- Ilah Jean Burk, 63, of Springdale died Nov. 4, 2008, at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. She was born June 12, 1945, in Louisiana, Mo., to Fred and Mary Elizabeth Myers Bolton.
She was a retired bus driver for the Springdale schools and a Jehovah's Witness. She attended Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall West Congregation in Fayetteville.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Burk of the home; daughters, Donna Delong of Orcas Island, Wash., Danielle Shoenfeld of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Julia Snethen of Springdale; her son, T.J. Burk of Springdale; her sister, Dee Morales of Fayetteville; two brothers, Harold Bolton of Bowling Green, Mo., and Fred Bolton; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held. Memorials may be made to Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Cremation arrangements are by Beard's Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville, online at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
Copyright 2008 Morning News of Northwest Arkansas, Stephens Media, LLC, d/b/a Morning News of Northwest Arkansas, All Rights Reserved.

Juanita L. Rush, 68, of Hannibal, Missouri, died at 12:57 PM Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal. Graveside Services and Burial will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, MO. Brother Harold Maple will officiate. The James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation.

Mrs. Rush was born December 25, 1944, in Pike County, Missouri to Hurley Calhoun and Pauline Hoover Calhoun Barbee.

She was married to Billy L. Rush on July 13, 1981 in Hannibal, MO. He survives.

Other survivors include 1 son, Allen Clowers of Hannibal, MO, 1 brother, John Calhoun (Donna) of Hannibal, MO, 2 sisters, Karen Glascock (Kenneth) of Hannibal, MO, Lois Roan of Louisiana, MO and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons; John and David Clowers, 2 sisters; Shirley Shaw and Barbara Martin and 1 brother; Bill Calhoun.

Mrs. Rush was a homemaker. She enjoyed making quilts and sewing. She was a member of Westside Christian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society in care of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home.

Obituary for David Neal Chandler Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. David Neal Chandler, Sr., 69, of Jacksonville, Illinois formerly of Louisiana, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p. m. Friday, December 6, 2013 at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. The Rev. Don Amelung will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a. m. until time of service at
2:00 p. m. Friday, December 6th at the funeral home. Burial is in the Fairview Cemetery near Louisiana, Missouri. Mr. Chandler passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois.
He was born August 4, 1944 in Louisiana, Missouri the son of James Edward Chandler, Jr. and Eileen Beck Chandler.
He married Connie Leverich and she survives. Other survivors include, two sons, David Neal Chandler, Jr. of Pittsburg, Kansas and Brandon Chandler of Jacksonville, Illinois, two daughters; Vicki McIntire (Keith) of Hiawatha, Kansas and Robin Barret (Chris) of Pittsburg, Kansas, 12 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, 6 Brothers, Carroll Chandler, of Louisiana, Missouri, Larry Chandler of Rush Hill, Missouri, Dale Chandler of Louisiana, Missouri, Mike Chandler of Spencerberg, Missouri, Clark Chandler of St. Joseph, Missouri and Dennis Chandler of Perry, Illinois, and one sister; Margaret Leverich of Detroit, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Eileen Chandler.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Louisiana. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and Fishing, Hunting and Antique Cars.

LOUISIANA Jerry Lee Blackwell, 55, of Frankford, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Revs. John Stewart and Edwin Hampton officiated. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery near Louisiana

Mr. Blackwell was born Dec. 21, 1945, in Louisiana to John M. and Goldie Fern McCormick Blackwell.

He was married to Pansy Gene Brown on July 30, 1964, in Louisiana. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Troy Lee Blackwell of Frankford and Russell Dean (Rusty) Blackwell of Louisiana; his parents of Louisiana; four grandchildren, Tanner Lee Blackwell and Taylor Elizabeth Blackwell, both of Frankford, and Tyler Dean Blackwell and Kaitlyn Rose Blackwell, both of Louisiana; and one sister, Delores Gay Umfleet of Hannibal.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Gary B. Blackwell, who died in infancy.

Mr. Blackwell was a self-employed farmer in the Frankford and Louisiana area. He also was co-owner of Midwest Trucking Co. in Louisiana.

Mr. Blackwell was a member of Grassy Creek Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Louisiana High School.

Memorials may be made to Pike County Home Health and Hospice or the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.

Funeral services for Mr. Charles "Wayne" Bradshaw, 61, of Clarksville, Missouri will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 22nd at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. Robert Rue will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 P.M. Sunday, January 21st at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Clarksville, Missouri. He died Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born November 16, 1945 near Eolia, Missouri the first child of William Wayne Bradshaw and Elizabeth Laird Bradshaw.

He married Jacqueline Ann Eckert December 11, 1962 at Clarksville, Missouri and she survives.

He is also survived by one son, Jeremy Bradshaw of Bowling Green, Missouri, Three daughters, Nina Turner and husband, Scott of Louisiana, Missouri, Tina Bradshaw of Clarksville, Missouri and Christine Johnson of Wentzville, Missouri, His mother, Elizabeth Bradshaw of Louisiana, Missouri, One brother, Gary Bradshaw and his fiance, Kim Stoops of Louisiana, Missouri, Two sisters, Coralyn Cerini and husband, Howard of Jefferson City, Missouri and Cheryl Bradshaw and her fiance, Troy Kingery of Louisiana, Missouri, Nine grandchildren, Joshua Robinson, Johnny Robinson, Gary Robinson, Scotty Turner, Marlee Turner, Brandon Moore, Brooke Moore, Justin Johnson and Steven Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Wayne Bradshaw who died January 3, 1999. One brother, Ronald Bradshaw, a sister, Linda Bradshaw who died in infancy.

His grandparents, Charles and Cora Luckett Laird and Perry and Ella Worsham Bradshaw and by his father and mother in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Artie Eckert.

He had been employed as an over the road truck driver in the family business named "Bradshaw Trucking" in Louisiana, Missouri.

He was an avid race car driver and until the very end the passion of drag racing was still within him.

He was a member of the Elmwood Presbyterian Church in Louisiana, Missouri. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a loving father and grandfather.

Memorials may be given to the family in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Dr., Louisiana, MO 63353

Online condolences may be sent to collierfuneral.com

Larry Edward CLARK Sr

Larry Edward Clark of Mission, Texas died October 30, 2008 at the Comfort Care Hospice in McAllen, Texas due to complications from cancer. The body was cremated. A memorial service will be held later.

He was born April 6, 1944 in Louisiana to Lonnie Otho and Mildred Martin Clark. He married Rose M. Shultz on October 10, 1999 and she survives.

He is also survived by one brother, Junior Clark and his wife, Carol of Louisiana; one daughter, Chrystal Lang and husband of Cedar Hill; four step-sons, Ronald, Wesley, John and James Bingaman of Sunbury, PA; two grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Clark was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He was an over-the-road truck driver for 37 years and retired from ABF Freight in 2001.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 370, the VFW in Louisiana and the Louisiana Boat Club. Mr. Clark enjoyed golfing and was a founding member and board member of the El Nino Golf Course in Mission, Texas.

Memorials may be made to Pike County Home Health and Hospice.

Susanne Kathryn (nee COLLIER) GAGE

A memorial service for Mrs. Suanne Kathryn Gage, 72, of Charlotte, North Carolina will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Matthew Brown will officiate the memorial. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana, Missouri and officiated by Reverend Bill Maupin of First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until 1:45 P.M. Tuesday at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. Suanne passed away Wednesday March 29, 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews, North Carolina.

She was born February 20, 1945 in Independence Missouri, the daughter of George M. Collier and Berniece Brown Collier. She married Larry Gage in 1968 at First Baptist Church in Louisiana Missouri.

Suanne is survived by her son Justin Gage, daughter-in-law Melissa Gage, and grandson Collier Gage of Los Angeles, CA, along with her son Tyler Gage, wife Amy, and two grandchildren Sara Beth and Grayson Gage of Charlotte, North Carolina, Niece Paige Alexander, husband Jeff of Chesterfield Missouri, brother-in-law Al Smith of Louisiana, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her sister Gayle Smith who passed away March 8th, 2013, her ex-husband Larry Gage who passed away November 13, 2003, father George Collier who passed away October 25, 2012, and her mother Berniece Collier who passed away October 9, 1993.

Suanne graduated from William Woods College in 1966 with a BS in Education. She additionally earned her Masters degree from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. She had an emphasis in elementary and early childhood education.

Suanne was a loving sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. She enjoyed playing bridge, garden club, Assistance League and P.E.O., along with her love of books and film. She will be missed by her friends and family.

Pallbearers will be Karl Dewey, Paul Crosnoe, Don Giltner, Jeff Alexander, Christian Alexander, and Cameron Alexander.

Memorials may be given to the Pike County Home Care and Hospice in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Drive, Louisiana, MO 63353.

Mary Alice (nee COUCH) ZUMWALT

Mary Alice Zumwalt, 57 of Bowling Green, died Monday, October 8, 2001 at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mudd-Veach Funeral Home, Bowling Green. The Rev. Gareth Allum officiated. Burial was at Mount Pisgah Cemetery near Bowling Green.

Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Zumwalt was born Aug. 13, 1944 in Randolph, WV to Harold and Vera Murphy Couch. She was married to LeRoy Zumwalt on June 17, 1963 in Pike County. He preceded her in death Nov. 21, 1991.

Survivors include three sons, Rockey Zumwalt of Bowling Green, Roy Zumwalt and wife, Misti of Lawton, OK and Randy Zumwalt and wife, Debbie of Farber; two daughters, Rashell Penrod of Louisiana and Rita Zumwalt of Bowling Green; three brothers, Richard Couch of Louisiana, Terry Couch of Dallas, TX and Philip Couch of Laddonia; two sisters, Dianie Tripp of Dallas and Martha Caldwell of New London; and 16 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Robin Bealmear; and one brother, James Lee Couch.

Mrs. Zumwalt was raised in Louisiana and lived in the Bowling Green area most of her life. She served as a foster parent for many children in the Pike County area. She was a certified nurses aid and had been employed at Moore-Pike Nursing Home for several years. She enjoyed collecting angels, sewing and working with flowers. She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Bowling Green.

Pallbearers were Ray Zumwalt, Daniel Zumwalt, Roger Zumwalt, Ronald Zumwalt, Tony Motley and Junior Bealmear. Honorary pallbearers were Ronald Bealmear and Robert Thomas.

Memorials may be made to the Pike County Foster Care.

John Michael [Mike] GRIFFITH

John Michael Griffith ("Mr. G") departed this life from his home in Vandalia, Mo. on March 26, 2018 to join his Lord and his departed loved ones in his heavenly home. He was 73 years old. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 20 from 5-7 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held the following day, Saturday, April 21 beginning at 11 a.m. Both services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 214 N Jefferson St, Vandalia, Mo.

Mr. G was born in St. Charles, Mo on January 10, 1945 to John Henry and Wanda Marie (Hedgpeth) Griffith. He was the oldest of three children. His brother, Robert Griffith and wife, Vicky, and his sister Gay Lynn (Griffith) Hipes survive, along with several nieces and nephews.

Mr. G grew up in rural Pike County on the family farm overlooking the Mississippi River. He graduated from Louisiana High School in 1963. He attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, Mo. and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. He later completed a Masters degree from New Life Theological Seminary. He was a gifted educator and prepared hundreds of students for higher education through his challenging high school science courses. He taught in Louisiana, Palmyra and Vandalia, Mo. and took great pride in his profession as a science teacher. Mr. G was the consummate educator. He often wore a three-piece suit to work, complete with a pocket watch, hat, and cane. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge with the younger generations beyond just science. He taught many valuable life-lessons that students could carry with them into adulthood.

Mr. G enjoyed his farm and the colonial-style home he built that he called "Whippoorwill," which overlooked the Mississippi River and the hills between Louisiana and Clarksville, Mo. He loved his Arabian horses, his Great Danes, his gardens, classical music, delicious cuisine with a fitting bottle of wine, his pipe, and books. He brought that spirit of Whippoorwill with him when he moved to Vandalia in the early 80s to teach.

Mr. G was a beloved teacher and mentor to countless young adults, and many of his students became life-long friends. These were cherished friendships and he will be sadly missed. Contributions in honor of Mr. G can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 214 N Jefferson St, Vandalia, Mo., 63382, or Calumet Presbyterian Church, 14544 Pike 245, Clarksville, Mo. 63336.

Irvin C HOAGLIN

Graveside rites for Irvin C. Hoaglin, 64, of Alton, Ill. were held Friday, June 12 at the Upper Alton Cemetery. Mr. Hoaglin died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born Dec. 31, 1944, in Louisiana, the son of William C. and Lola (Arend) Hoaglin.

He married Barbara Savage on May 7, 1965, in Alton, Ill. She survives.

Mr. Hoaglin was employed as a mechanical supervisor at Huntleigh Transportation for 21 years. Earlier, he also worked at LaCrosse Lumber Co. in Louisiana for several years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Tera Hoaglin and Melissa Welte, both of Alton, Ill.; a niece who he and his wife raised, Autumn Lea Greenberg and her husband, Nick, of Alton, Ill.; three granddaughters; one great-grandson; three sisters, Lydia Hoaglin and Doris June Niffen, both of Louisiana, and Georgana Wineland of Hot Springs, Ark.; and two brothers, James Hoaglin of Louisiana and Nelson Harrison of Eolia.

Mr. Hoaglin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; and a sister.

Memorials may be made to the Irvin C. Hoaglin family. Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.

Clarence I HUTT Sr

Clarence I. Hutt, 58 of Douglasville, GA died June 26, 2002 at his home.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 1 at the Bethel AME Church in Louisiana. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana.

Mr. Hutt was born July 30, 1943 in Louisiana to Carver and Marcella Washington Hutt.

Survivors include four sons; Clarence I. Hutt, Jr., Maurice Hutt, Adrian Hutt and Damien Reed; one daughter, Tanya Hutt; one brother, Dennis L. Hutt; six sisters, Brenda Wilz, Elzean White, Lilliann Bradford, Lisa Ann Bell, Carol Hutt and Imogene Griggsby; nine grandchildren; twelve nieces; nine nephews; ten great-nieces and five great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Hutt was employed by TRC Staffing in Atlanta, GA. He was a US Navy veteran. He attended the Victory of Family Life Church.

Pallbearers were Clarence Frazier, William Wheeler, Albert Lawson, Clarence Hutt, Maurice Hutt and Adrian Hutt.

Carolyn Sue (nee KRITZ) GWIN

Birth: Apr. 27, 1945 - Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri, USA

Death: Apr. 6, 2000 - Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri, USA

Daughter of Curtis and Vickie 'Mobley' Kritz. Carolyn graduated from Louisana High School, Louisana, MO. in 1963.

She attended Central Methodist College, in Fayette, MO.

On November 27, 1964 she married Dr. Clark Gwin in Moberly, MO. She was a homemaker and loved antiques.

Carolyn was a member of the United Methodist Church and Tria Sorosis of Chillicothe.

She and Clark had two children, Steven and Robbyn Leigh Schultz. Robbyn died in 1998.

Ernest Carl [Junior] LAFFERTY Jr

Our beloved father, Ernest Carl Lafferty Junior, 76, of Louisiana, MO passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO. The Rev. Robert Hutsell officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery near Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

He was born on December 29, 1944 in Burlington, IA to Ernest Carl Lafferty Sr. and Hazel Irene Whitaker-Lafferty. Junior was the oldest of eight children. Only surviving sibling is Sandra Lafferty-Payne of Carterville, IL, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Samuel, Larry, Robert, and Michael, sisters, Linda Lafferty-McBee, and Lois Lafferty-Turner, and granddaughter, Francheska Elizabeth Graver.

Junior is survived by his oldest daughter, Tina Marie Lafferty-Graver of Bowling Green, MO, and youngest daughter, Lisa Rae Lafferty-Lindsay and son-in-law, Ronnie Joe Lindsay Jr. of Louisiana, MO. Along with his grandchildren, Maria and Mark Smith, Kenneth (Jr.) and Kayla Smith, Britney Lindsay, Jessica Graver, Cameron Lindsay, Davan Lindsay and William Graver. Also survived are his great grandchildren: Travis and LeeAnna Smith, Brayden, Riley, Kensley, and Wyatt Smith, Draedin Dupree, and Greyson Lindsay. Junior's other children are: Ross James Manes with 4 children, Lauri Lynn Manes-Brace with 4 children and 6 grandchildren, and Scott Allan Crow.

Junior, during his lifetime, was a lineman, construction worker, a machinist, and then retired to become a farmer. Junior enjoyed all family gatherings and teaching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren about farming. Throughout his life his hobbies were: hunting, boating, camping with his family, billiards, and his love was playing poker. To many people he was considered a professional poker player. His additional enjoyments in life were appreciating old cars, motorcycles, and getting his hair combed.

People wishing to honor Junior’s lifelong commitment to family and community can make donations to the Ernest Lafferty Jr Scholarship Fund to the Bank of Louisiana.

Please come join us for a luncheon at Junior’s Celebration of Life held at Louisiana's Elks Lodge on Sunday, October 17th between the hours of 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Selia Anne (nee LEE) WILSON HIGGINS

FRANKFORD - Selia Anne (Wilson) Higgins, 60, a lifelong resident of Frankford, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at her home surrounded by loving family members.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Grassy Creek Baptist Church in Louisiana with the Rev. Richard Epperson officiating. Burial will be at the Grassy Creek Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 10, at the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Frankford.

Selia was born May 16, 1945, in Pittsfield, Ill., the daughter of Buford and Hallie Barber Lee. She married Hardy Wilson Jr. on Jan. 1, 1960, in Louisiana and they had five children. He preceded her in death Jan. 1, 1993. She then married Jack Higgins on Aug. 16, 1996. He survives.

Other survivors include her mother, Hallie Lee of Louisiana; two sons, Hardy Wilson III of Louisiana and Heath Wilson of Frankford; three daughters. Tammy Calhoun and Tina Keller, both of Frankford, and Tracy Clinger of Jenera, Ohio; two brothers, Ronnie Lee of Kansas City, Kan., and Sam Lee of Phoenix, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father, Buford Lee; and her first husband, Hardy Wilson Jr.

Selia was a beloved mother and grandmother who loved the outdoors and spending time with her family.

Pallbearers will be Hardy Wilson III, Heath Wilson, Ron Calhoun, Scott Keller, Don Clinger and Shane Calhoun.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Couch, Bobby Clinger, Cody Wilson, Dylan Calhoun and Hardy Wilson IV.

Memorials may be made to Gideons International

Elmer Lovaine “Buster” NIFFEN

Funeral services for Elmer Lovaine "Buster" Niffen, 53 of Louisiana, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 8 at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Dr. Earl Wood will officiate. Music was provided by Mrs. Sandra Moore and Mrs. Dixie Holland singing "Blessed Assurance" and "Unclouded Day". They were accompanied by Mrs. Elizabeth McDannold on the organ. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana.

Mr. Niffen died at his home in Louisiana early Sunday morning, January 4, 1998.

He was born August 17, 944 at Louisiana to Elmer Richard Niffen and Martha Venita Meyers Niffen.

Survivors include two sons, Gregory Niffen of Ft. Hood, Texas and Brian Niffen, from the state of Iowa; one daughter, Della Niffen of Bakersfield, California; one sister, Martha Cottrell and husband, John of Clarksville; two grandsons and two granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Richard Niffen in 1973 and by his mother, Martha Venita Niffen in 1988. He had been employed at Valley Steel Products Company in Louisiana until ill health forced him to retire. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana.

Pallbearers will be John Cottrell II

Geraldine “Gerry” (nee NIFFEN) TURNBAUGH

Geraldine Turnbaugh, 54, of Louisiana, died at 6:49 p.m. Dec. 3, 1998, at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana.

Funeral services for Mrs. Turnbaugh will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Earl Wood will officiate. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana.

Mrs. Turnbaugh was born July 8, 1944, in Louisiana to Roy Lee and Mildred Edora Darnell Niffen.

She was married to Roy William Turnbaugh on June 3, 1961, at Riverside Baptist Chapel in Louisiana. He survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Cindy Hoskins of Louisiana; two sons, Roy W. Turnbaugh Jr. of Louisiana and Charles Christopher Turnbaugh of Miami, Okla.; four sisters, Becky Niffen, Maxine Hathaway and Donna Malcom, all of Louisiana, and Robin Pruitt of Nebo, Ill.; and 12 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Gordon L. Niffen and Roy Martin Niffen.

Mrs. Turnbaugh was a certified nurse's assistant and had been employed at Maple Grove Nursing Home in Louisiana for several years and later at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. She was a member of the Riverside Baptist Chapel.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association in care of Collier Funeral Homes Inc., 117 Barnard Drive, Louisiana, Mo. 63353.

Donna S (nee POTTER) DAVIS

A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, in Fuiten Rose & Hoyt Funeral Home for Donna S. Davis, who died Sept. 27 at age 59.

Donna S. Potter was born Nov. 26, 1944, in Louisiana, Mo. She moved to Banks in 1963, and later lived in Pacific City and again in Banks before moving to Hillsboro in 2002. She was a foreman for Flavorland Foods in Forest Grove and an emergency medical technician for search and rescue with the Washington County Sheriff's office and the Oregon State Police. In 1961, she married Virgil "Tim."

Survivors include her husband; daughters, Tina L. Davis and Donna Herinckx; son, John J.; brother, Harold Potter; sister, Theresa M. Roan; and 11 grandchildren.

Remembrances to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Program of the American Lung Association.

Clifford Carl PRUITT

CLIFF PRUITT, age 60 of Pinehurst, lost his battle with cancer January 28th. Survived by wife, Brenda; his beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The family is especially grateful to the Hanover employees that Cliff worked with. Visitation is tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 at Magnolia Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Magnolia Funeral Home with interment in Magnolia Memorial Gardens next to Magnolia Funeral Home Clifford Carl Pruitt was born on 21 March 1944, in Louisiana, Pike, Missouri, United States. He died on 28 January 2005, in Montgomery, Texas, United States, at the age of 60.

Helen Marie (nee ROBBINS) RUE

LOUISIANA Helen Marie Rue, 55, of Buckner and formerly of Louisiana, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Independence Regional Hospital in Independence.

Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. today at Speaks Memorial Funeral Home in Buckner. Pastor David Love will officiate.

A second funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Faith Baptist Church in Louisiana. Pastor Randy Love, Robert Rue and Pastor David Love will officiate. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana.

Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Rue was born Nov. 30, 1945, in Louisiana to Russell and Bessie Keith Smith Robbins.

She was married to Russell W. Rue on Nov. 24, 1962, in Louisiana. He survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Kelly Pitts of Independence, Judy Buck and Renae Rue, both of Buckner; two sons, Russell (Rusty) Rue of Olathe, Kan., and Roger Rue of Buckner; six grandchildren, Karsa Pitts, Tom Pitts, Tory Pitts, Christina Buck, Lindsey Buck and Baylee Buck; one brother, Arthur Smith of Rockport, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Lois Ann Robbins Lilley and Adna Mae Keith Reed.

Mrs. Rue had been employed at Wal-Mart stores in Independence and Blue Springs.

Mrs. Rue was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Independence.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Rue, Mike Snyder, Danny Smith, Ronnie Rue, Charles Love and Jeff Fesler.

Honorary pallbearers will be Arthur Smith and Robert Smith.

Donald Eugene SHADE

Donald Eugene Shade passed away in peace on December 27, 2018 at the age of 74 after a long debilitating illness. Don was born on August 28, 1944 son of the late George and Ruby Shade, of Louisiana, Mo., where he was raised and graduated from high school. Donald joined the Army in 1963 he was a paratrooper and was deployed to the Vietnam War. After his returned from service Don attended a technical school where he received his electrician’s license and ran his own business. Don had a great sense of humor and loved going to auctions to find treasures he would collect and refinish.

Don was preceded in death by his oldest sister Norma Jean Shade (Preston) and Emma Leona Shade (Butts).

He is survived by his beloved sons, Douglas (wife September, children Haven and Joshua) of Hannibal and Jason of Chandler, Ariz., siblings Martha (husband Tom) Preston, John (late wife Carol) Shade, and William (Billy) (wife Sandy) Shade and Georgiana (Joann) (late husband Darrell) Martin. Georgiana and Don have always had a special relationship throughout the years and had become the very best of friends.

Don will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.

A graveside service with military rites will be held January 13, 2019 at Riverview Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the Elks Lodge in Louisiana Mo.

Charles Donald SPEGAL

Charles Donald Spegal, 74 of Hannibal, MO passed away at 6:24 AM Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. Rev. Bruce Bouman will officiate. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Frankford, MO.

Friends and Family are invited to Charles’ Life Celebration at a visitation that will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday prior to funeral services.

Charles was born on September 17, 1945 in Hannibal, MO.

He was married on May 16, 1965 at the Salt River Christian Church in New London, MO to Patricia Long. She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Kenneth Spegal and Larry Spegal (Jennie Lynch); one step-brother, Charles Edward Spegal (Gay), six grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Brown Spegal and his stepfather, George E. Spegal.

Charles retired as a warehouse manager at Peters Heating and Air Conditioning after several years of service.

He served his country proudly in the United States Navy.

Away from work Charles loved to be outdoors and especially in enjoyed fishing and hunting. Hunting mushrooms was always his favorite activity. St. Louis Cardinal baseball, old westerns on TV and a wild game feed of rabbit or squirrel were a few of Charles’ favorites. Most of all Charles cherished the moments he shared with his family and friends.

Helen Irene (nee TOBIAS) SPANGLER

Obituary for Helen Spangler

Mrs. Helen Spangler, 74, of Clarksville, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at her home in Clarksville. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri with cremation following.

She was born November 16, 1943 in Canton, Illinois the daughter of George and Dorothy Chaplin Tobias. She married Joseph Leon Spangler, Sr. September 13, 1958 in Louisiana, Missouri and he survives.

She is also survived by three sons; Joseph Spangler, Jr. (Lisa) of Clarksville, Missouri, Gerald Spangler (Arlene) of Rock Springs, Wyoming and Paul J. Spangler (Lori) of Clarksville, Missouri, One daughter; Marsha Waite of Clarksville, Missouri, One sister; Nancy Douglas of Corpus Christi, Texas, Two brothers, Gerald Tobias of Hannibal, Missouri and Paul Tobias of Elsberry, Missouri, 12 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, William Spangler and Patrick Spangler who died in infancy and a daughter Tammy Charlene Kluegel, 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

She had been employed as a Seamstress for Kamp-Togs Garment Factory for a number of years then at Wal-Mart’s where she was in charge of the sewing department until her retirement in 2012.

Catherine Ann “Kay” (nee WARD) CROWDER

Catherine Ann “Kay” Crowder, 74, of Louisiana unexpectedly passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home in Louisiana, Missouri. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. with the funeral service immediately following on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Louisiana, Missouri. Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana will be handling the arrangements. Rev. Bill Maupin and Mr. Roderick Luck are officiating. Burial is at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clarksville, Missouri.

Catherine was born September 29, 1945 in Louisiana, Missouri to Amelia Irene Cavanaugh and Wilford Ward. She married Paul Cleveland “Jack” Crowder October 4, 1964 at the First Baptist Church in Louisiana, Missouri.

She is survived by four children, Angela (Bill) Durand of Kansas City, Gina Elledge of Troy, Melinda (Roy) St. Clair of Louisiana, and Brian (Karin) Crowder of Wentzville; 1 stepdaughter, Natalie (Will) Crow of Nashville; 8 grandchildren, Megan Elledge, Dustin (Alyssa) Elledge, Lauree Griffith, Brianna St. Clair, Jacob St. Clair, Riley Crowder, Landon Crowder, and Ryder Crowder; four great-grandchildren, Addison and Avery Cannon, Brooklynn Elledge, and Lyam Banks; and many nieces and nephews.

Catherine is preceded in death by her mother Amelia Sitton, stepfather Ralph Severns, Wilford Ward, sister Carolyn Luck, her husband Jack Crowder, and grandson Zachary Durand.

Kay worked at JCPenny in Louisiana and US Cable (Charter) until her retirement in 2015.

Kay was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and so much more. Her biggest joy by far……was her family! She was always excited to talk to and see her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Kay loved attending all of her families' events. She was an avid Cardinal’s and Chief’s fan and enjoyed watching every game. Kay was an Elvis Presley and Cher fan who loved music and dancing. She looked forward to playing bingo. Kay was full of life and would light up a room. She was a joy to be around and will be tremendously missed by all of her family and friends.

Honorary pallbearers are: Joe Ed Luck, Jacob St. Clair, Riley Crowder, Landon Crowder, Ryder Crowder and Lyam Banks. Active pallbearers are: Bill Durand, Roy St. Clair, Dustin Elledge, Rod Luck, Erik Luck, and Kenny Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family to be used according to their wishes, c/o Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Drive, Louisiana, MO 63353.

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