This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORBES DEARDEUFF MARTIN WIGTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VKB.2ACE/1119 Message Board Post: Maries County (MO) Gazette, 13 Dec 2000. DAVID C. FORBES David C. Forbes, died Friday, December 8, in Richland at the age of 85. He was born January 15, 1915 in Crocker, to James and Mary M. (Deardeuff) Forbes. On June 21, 1937, he married Ruth Martin in Tuscumbia Missouri. Mr. Forbes was the owner and operator of the Ozark Drive In Movie Threatre in Crocker for many years. He enjoyed giving young patrons a ride in his miniature steam locomotive. He was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Crocker. David is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth (Jan. 10, 1993); four sisters; and five brothers. Survivors include: his sister, Catherine Wigton; two nephews, Tom and Art; and two nieces, Mary and Zilka. Graveside services were held on Monday, December 11, at Bethany Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of Long Funeral Home in Crocker.