This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Portell, Coleman, LaChance, Vaughn, Pidgett, Vonderahe, Reando, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4340 Message Board Post: White P. Portell, 70, of Festus died Wednesday, July 28, 1976 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Born November 14, 1905, in Old Mines, Mo., he was the son of the late James and Nora (nee LaChance) Portell. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Crystal City, the deceased was a retired painter at PPG Industries. Survivors include his wife, Magdalen (nee Coleman) Portell; two children, Mrs. James (Jerry) Vaughn, Knoxville, Tenn. and Phillip (Beans) Portell, Festus; five brothers and sisters, Sam Portell, Old Mines, Mo., Tiamon Portell and Frances Pidgett, both of St. Louis, Dora Vonderahe and Cora Reando, both of Old Mines, Mo.; six grandchildren, Steven, Michael, Kimberly and Danny Portell and David and Jason Vaughn. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Vinyard's Funeral Home, Festus. Services were held, Friday at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in the Festus-Crystal City Catholic Cemetery. MF Job # 049322, at High Ridge Library, Jan 1, 1976-Dec 30-1976 (Newspaper)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/374.1.1 Message Board Post: Checking on the Ramo family in Potosi. My grandmother was Mazel Ramo who was born and raised in the area along with brothers Philip (boots), Moyge (sp?), Vott, Nick and sisters Ireen and Leonna. Mazel moved married Earl Conell and moved to St. Louis around the late 1920's (?). If you have any information on the Ramo family please contact me.

For those of you who don't get the Independent Journal in Potosi and are interested in recent deaths and obituaries for Potosi, here is Moore Funeral Home Webpage _http://moorefunerals.com/index.shtml_ (http://moorefunerals.com/index.shtml) Sharon (Hartzell) Smith Arnold, Jefferson County, MO. Washington County, MO. Co-coordinator

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burghard, Shatley, Douglas, Wilson, Nicklaus, Hagan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4339 Message Board Post: Burghard, Henry Posted By: Amanda Rill <johnmoore@moorefunerals.com> Date: 4/20/5 10:10 Henry Burghard of Maple Grove, Minnesota, formerly of Potosi, Missouri was born in Ironton, Missouri on December 21, 1946 a son of the late Wilma (Douglas) Burghard and Russell Burghard. Henry departed this life on April 13, 2005 at the North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, Minnesota at the age of Fifty-eight years, Four months and Twenty-three days. Henry was united in marriage to Regina Shatley on June 8, 1968 in Potosi, Missouri. They were blessed to have one daughter born to the union. Henry is survived by his loving and devoted wife Regina Burghard of Maple Grove, Minnesota; daughter, Elizabeth Wilson and husband Robert of Buffalo, Wyoming; brother, Floyd Burghard and wife Karen of Maple Grove, Minnesota; nieces, Karolyn Burghard of Eden Praire, Minnesota, Karmen Nicklaus of Prior Lake, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Barbara Hagan and husband Dave and children David, Julie and Sean of Jefferson City, Missouri; parents-in-law, Paul and Ruby Shatley of Jefferson City, Missouri. Henry served this country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era from 1966 to 1968. He was Honorably Discharged for his faithful and dedicated service. Henry was a graduate of the University of Missouri and a member of the University of Missouri Alumni. Henry had a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed spending time looking at the many gifts of mother nature. He enjoyed playing golf and shooting pool. He held dear to his heart his dogs, they knew him as well as he knew them. His love for the outdoors also extended to his love for people, he was always looking and seeking the needs of others and would work hard to assist them in any way he could. He was blessed with a gift to care for and touch everyone around him, with his generosity, his warm and caring heart, humor and his zest for life. A Memorial Visitation was held Saturday, April 16, 2005 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A Memorial Funeral Service was held Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the Potosi Presbyterian Church, Potosi, Missouri with Reverend Howard Gleason officiating. Services were entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EARLS, BRITTON, BOULCH, CROW, STEVENS, GARRISON, HEDRICK, CLINTON, BRICKEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4338 Message Board Post: Hazel Boulch departed this life Friday, April 14, 2006 at Jefferson County Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, Missouri, having reached the age of 91 years, 8 months and 14 days. She was born July 25, 1914 in Davisville, Missouri to Scott and Della (Earls) Britton. Hazel was united in marriage to Roy Boulch January 12, 1934 in Davisville. Roy preceded her in death June 13, 1988. They shared over 54 years of marriage together. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. In addition to her parents and husband, Hazel was preceded in death by an infant son; an infant daughter; a grandson, Brian Boulch; a brother, Cleo Britton; a half-brother, Junior Britton and two sisters, Ruth Crow and Delphia Boulch. Among those who remain to mourn her passing from this life are her three sons, Ronald Boulch and wife Alta of Hillsboro; Randall Boulch and wife Margaret of Jefferson City and Gary Boulch and wife Treva of Lebanon; a brother, Earl Britton and wife Jackie of Caledonia; five half-brothers, Leonard Britton and wife Elenora of Potosi; Robert Britton and wife Janie of Potosi; Joe Britton and wife Joyce of Russelville, Kentucky; Jim Britton and wife Sue of Steelville and Mike Britton and wife Barb of Vienna; five half-sisters, Dorothy Stevens and husband Andy of Caledonia; Betty Garrison of Steelville; Leona Hedrick of Bixby; Emily Clinton of Houston and Mima Brickey and husband Walter of Davisville; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and many other family members and dear friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Britton Chapel with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Doug Warren, Tom Boulch, Tim Jones, Steve Boulch, Larry Sheffer and Tom Karl. Interment and final prayers were held at the Caledonia Methodist Cemetery. All arrangements werre entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 20, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: THEBEAU, COLEMAN, BOYER, COURTWAY, MONTGOMERY, SAMPSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4337 Message Board Post: Joseph Coleman of Sullivan, Missouri, formerly of Old Mines, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 7, 2006 at Washington County Memorial Hospital, having reached the age of 85 years, 9 months and 9 days. He was born at Old Mines, Missouri on June 29, 1920, a son of the late John G. and Sarah (Thebeau) Coleman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Leonard, Vincent and Patrick Coleman; sisters, Florence Coleman, Blanche Boyer, Emma Courtway, Loretta Coleman, Grace Montgomery and Dorothy Sampson. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, Missouri at 5:30 p.m. Arrangements by the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 20, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GILLIAM, HAYES, SKILES, EYE, NICKELS, PATTERSON, WREN, JORDEN, INGRAM Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4336 Message Board Post: Howard David Hayes of Cadet, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, having reached the age of 69 years, 4 months and 26 days. He was born November 17, 1936 in Washington County, a son to Ethel Virginia (Gilliam) Hayes and the late Andrew R. Hayes. He was united in marriage to Shirley Skiles on November 8, 1959 at St. Louis, MIssouri. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. David enjoyed going to nursing homes to play gospel music, playing music in general, and he enjoyed working on cars in his garage. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Hayes and a sister, Donne Eye. Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include his wife, Shirley Hayes; mother, Ethel Hayes of Desloge; three sons, Michael Skiles and wife Tammy of Mineral Point, David Hayes and wife Cindy of Belleview and Alan Hayes and wife Janet of Cadet; a daughter, Sandra Nickels and husband Doug of Florissant; four brothers, James Hayes and wife Edith of Las Vegas, Nevada, Thomas Hayes and wife Geneva of Farmington, Hershel Hayes and wife Lestie of Farmington and Elmer Hayes of Bowling Greenn; four sisters, Maebell Patterson of Tiff, Mary Wren of Cadet, Eunice Jorden and husband Jimmie of Villa Ridge and Sue Ingram and husband Gary of Fletcher; 11 grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; nieces; nephewes; cousins and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Jay O'Neal and Rev. John Lands officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Goober DeClue, Greg Neubrand, Beaver Sietz, Andy Price, John Pickett and Little George Skiles. Interment and final prayers were held at New Diggins Cemetery, Mineral Point Route. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 20, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DICKEY, BUB, SCOTT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4335 Message Board Post: Dickey Dean Bub, 64, DeSoto, MO was born October 13, 1941 at Ironton, MO, a son of the late William and Leatha (Dickey) Bub and died Saturday, April 15, 2006 at his home. He was an expeditor for McDonnell Douglas/Boeing Aircraft. He was married November 4, 1963 in Irondale to the former Marilyn Kay Scott. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Kay Bub, DeSoto; a son, Darrick (wife Emma) Bub, Houston, Texas; a grandchild, Elena Lee Bub; a brother, Darrell (wife Sandra) Bub, Pacific, MO; other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Bub. He was a member of Potosi Lodge 131, A.F. & A.M.; Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis and Oakland Baptist Church, Mammoth, MO. Funeral services were set for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006 from Dietrich-Mothershead Chapel, DeSoto, with Bro. Jimmie Turner officiating. Burial was to be in the Potosi Masonic Cemetery. Arrangements were by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 20, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BLAIR, TURNBOUGH, JARVIS, SHERMAN, RUIZ, PURCELL, CARPENTER, WEEKLY, DICKEY, GIBSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4334 Message Board Post: Avondel L. "Cotton" Turnbough of Irondale, Missouri departed this life Wednesay, April 12, 2006 at his residence, having reached the age of 70 years, 10 months and 19 days. He was born at Palmer, Missouri May 24, 1935, a son of the late Ira and Bertha (Blair) Turnbough. He was united in marriage to Shirley Jarvis February 20, 1961 at Potosi, Missouri and to that union three children were born. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1964. He retired from the Doe Run Company after 27 years of service - working as a warehouse clerk, accounting clerk, inventory supervisor and ombudsman. He was an auctioneer for 30 years with his partner and long time friend, Burnham D. Richards. He serviced many auctions thoroughout Washington and adjoining counties. He owned and operated his own cattle farm for the last 40 years and he took great pride in raising his cattle. He liked to fish and hunt, but being with his family brought him the most pleasure. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was always ready and wiling to lend a helping hand to his family and friends. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Avondel accepted Christ as his Savior early in life and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. During the years before developing Parkinson's Disease he was very active in the Potosi Lions Club and the Washington County Saddle Club. He served as President of Washington County Farm Bureau for several years, and he served on the Washington County Extension Board. In addition to his parents Ira and Bertha Turnbough, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Russell Jarvis, mother-in-law, Blanche Jarvis and a sister, Shirley Sherman. Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include his wife, Shirley Turnbough; a daughter, Tamara Ruiz and husband Robert of Omaha, Nebraska; two sons, Gregory Turnbough and wife Terry of Belgrade and Barry Turnbough and wife Deanna of Irondale; five grandchildren, Richard Ruiz, Nicholas Turnbough, Emily Turnbough, Wyatt Turnbough and Benjamin Turnbough; two step-grandchildren, Tim Purcell and Kristine Purcell Carpenter; one brother, Lindale Turnbough and wife Catherine of Mineral Point; one sister, Judy Weekly and husband Donald of Barnhart; brother-in-law Donald Sherman, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim and Ruth Dickey and William and Sharon Gibson; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi with Rev. Mike Jarvis officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Greg Turnbough, Barry Turnbough, Bill Gibson, Jim Dickey, Donnie Weekley and Richard Ruiz. Interment and final prayers were held at Caledonia Methodist Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 20, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PRICE, CAIN, MCMULLIN, PYLES, VANCE, LINK, BRAKEN, TINKER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4333 Message Board Post: Virgil Lee Cain of Potosi, Missouri departed this life Thursday, April 13, 2006 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1943 in Potosi, Missouri, a son of the late Arthur and Hazel (Price) Cain. In addition to his parents, Virgil was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois McMullin and Oneda Pyles and a brother, Carlos Cain. Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include two sons, Johnny Vance of Potosi and Robert Cain and his wife Dawn of Potosi; three brothers, Lindell, Nolan and Golden Cain; three sisters, Edna Link, Virginia Braken and Diana Tinker; four grandchildren, Courtney, Caitlin, Jonathon and Brianna; nieces; nephews; cousins and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services wre conducted Monday, April 17, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Robert Cain, Golden Cain, Shannon Cain, Jason Cain, Stephen Saunders and Dean Ozee. Interment and final prayers were held at Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Belgrade, MO. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 20, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GAMBLE, KEAN, KOELN, WOODS, GAYMAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4332 Message Board Post: Brandy Lee Koeln of Mineral Point, Missouri departed this life Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital, having reached the age of 29 years, 9 months and 30 days. She was born June 9, 1976 at Farmington, Missouri, a daughter of Roy and Barbara (Gamble) Kean. Brandy was a loving and devoted mother. She loved her family and her church. She was a member of the Covenant Grace Church of God at Springtown. Those who remain to mourn the passing of her life include her husband, James Koeln; two children, Isaac James and Hannah Lee; loving parents, Roy and Barbara Kean of Mineral Point; two sisters, Michelle Woods and husband Matt of Potosi and Kim Gayman of Mineral Point; three brothers, Doug, Mark and Greg Kean, all of Mineral Point; cousins; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. Funeral services wre conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Robert Thurman officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Doug Kean, Mark Kean, Greg Kean, Roger Kean, Isaac Koeln and Brent Ames. Interment and final prayers were held at New Diggins Cemetery, Mineral Point, Missouri. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 20, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCBRIDE, CAWLEY, LINK Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4331 Message Board Post: Robert M. Cawley, Mineral Point, Missouri, 75, died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Washington County Memorial Hospital. He was born October 13, 1930 at Trinidad, Colorado, a son of the late Bernard M. and Hilda Alicia (McBride) Cawley. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family, his faith and his life. He was happy traveling or just being outdoors. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Debra Cawley of Mineral Point; two sons, Gregg Cawley of Wyoming and Randy Cawley and his wife Pattie of Wisconsin; one step-daughter, Heather Link of Potosi; four grandchildren, Grace, Hannah, Aaron and Leif; two great-grandchildren, Eve and Eileen; a brother, Bernard Cawley and his wife Barbara of New Mexico; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Cawley home, 12016 Potosi Lake Road, Mineral Point, Missouri. Arrangements were by Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 20, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4330 Message Board Post: Hello all...looking for information on ggm named Delilah Huskey but went by "Lolly". I don't have a lot to go on, but she married my ggf, Melvin Hill in Washington county 1916. My grandmother, Geneva (Hill) DeClue was their only child, and family word was that once Delilah passed away, Grandma went to live with her grandparents (presumably Jasper W. and Ellen (Shipley) Huskey, since my grandmother appears in the 1930 census living with them. I can't find anything specific other than the marriage listing for Delilah. Any help appreciated greatly. John

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parks Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4329 Message Board Post: Paul Parks of Belgrade passed away March 12, 2006 at 59 years old. Son of the late Hurlin and Effie Parks, he is survived by his wife Ruth Parks and three children; one son, Lanny; two daughters, Paula and Tina. Paul was a family man and was happiest when they were around him. He was also a great hunter and fisherman. Funeral services were Friday, March 17, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Britton Funeral Home, Potosi, with three songs, one special one, "Daddy's Hand's" and one special poem read by Rev. Leonard Compton. Burial was at Palmer Cemetery The Independent Journal, Potosi, Mo., March 30, 2006, Pg 12C in Freda Maxwell's South County column

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JENKINS, JINKERSON, ANDERSON, HALBERT, WEEKS, MCCLAIN, NIPPER, THOMLISON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4328 Message Board Post: Jean Halbert of Belgrade, Missouri was born May 18, 1931 in Belgrade, Missouri, the daughter of the late Norman Jinkerson and Susie (Jenkins) Anderson. She departed this life Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital having reached the age of seventy-four years, ten months and nineteen days. Jean was united in marriage to Noel Halbert April 5, 1947 in Potosi, Missouri and to this union four children were born. (They marked the 59th anniversary of their marriage the day before her passing.) Jean is survived by her loving husband, Noel Halbert of Belgrade; a daughter, Carolyn Sue Weeks and husband Joe of Belgrade; two sons, Michael Halbert of Fenton, Missouri and Rick Halbert of Mineral Point; six grandchildren; Craig Weeks and wife Natalie, Tami McClain and husband Brent, Chris Halbert and wife Karen, Gavin Halbert, Casey Halbert and Kayla Halbert; seven great grandchildren; Dakota, Kaitlin Nicole, Katelyn Noel, Trent, Lindsay, Logan and Jera; two step great grandchildren, Boone and Lane; special friend, Ivan Wilmoth of Farmington, Missouri and special aunt, Ethel Nipper. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Halbert and her half-sister, Ferne Thomlison. Jean loved her family and all the time she got to spend with them, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed the many gifts of Mother Nature, spending time fishing, hunting, searching for mushrooms and gardening. She also enjoyed attending the Belgrade First Church of God and singing gospel songs. She loved to cook all types of different recipes, especially her famous desserts. Jean enjoyed the extensive traveling she was able to do with her husband Noel, the rest of her family and her many friends. Collecting angels also brought her great enjoyment. Jean was a very kind and loving woman who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her. Visitation was held Saturday, April 8, 2006 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday, April 9, 2006 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel with Pastor Myron Laramore and Pastor Davey Welker officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Craig Weeks, Chris Halbert, Gavin Halbert, Roger Dudley, Billy Johnston and Larry Nipper. Honorary pallbearers were: Jim Nipper, Mitch Tedder and Don Gillam. Music for the services was provided by her cousins, Miriam, Shirley, Phyllis and fellow church singing friend, Corky Davis and also Don and June Dickinson. Final prayers and burial were in the Jenkins Cemetery, Belgrade, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 13, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JOLLY, DORSEY, HARROW, LEE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4327 Message Board Post: Frank Jolly of Austin, Texas, formerly of Mineral Point, MO, passed away at his home in Texas on March 8, 2006. Frank was born in January 1945 to Clarence and Laurine Jolly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond, Leonard and Charlie Jolly and two sisters, Irene Jolly Dorsey and Louise Jolly. Frank was united in marriage to Nola Harrow for forty-one years and they were blessed with one son, Warren Jolly, of Austin, Texas. Those who remain to mourn his passing include his wife, Nola of Austin, Texas; one son, Warren of Texas; five siblings, Joe Jolly and wife Dee of Potosi; Mike Jolly of Potosi; Margaret Jolly of Potosi; Cindy Jolly and friend Art Holmes of Austin, Texas and Anna Lee and husband Herman Lee of St. John, MO and many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Frank wanted everyone to know that he lived, laughed and loved. There will be a Memorial Service held Saturday, May 27 at the V.F.W. Hall, Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 13, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARRIS, MOSIER, WHITTEN, GREGORY, MILLER, BILYEU, DILLINGER, BUTCHER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4326 Message Board Post: Franklin Leon Mosier of Mineral Point, Missouri departed this life Monday, April 3, 2006 at his residence, having reached the age of 66 years, 2 months and 26 days. He was born January 8, 1940 at Potosi, Missouri, a son of the late Dea Albert and Martha (Harris) Mosier. January 14, 1961, Leon was united in marriage to Brenda Whitten at Yuma, Arizona. They shared over 45 years of marriage together. Leon was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was the founder of the Potosi Pentecostal Church where he was Pastor for 16 years and pastored the Richwoods Church prior to that. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Dick Gregory; two brothers, David Mosier and Ralph Mosier; two step-sisters, Edith and Norma and four step-brothers, Jessie, Donald, Reese and William Gregory, Jr. Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include his wife, Brenda Mosier, Mineral Point; three sons, Dale Mosier and wife Megan of Park Hills; Wayne Mosier and wife Margaret of Bismarck and Duce Mosier and wife Karen of Joplin; a daughter, Vickie Miller and husband Johnny of Bismarck; a brother, Harold Mosier and wife Rosie of O'Fallon, Illinois; two sisters, Bernice Bilyeu and husband Larry of Collinsville, IL, and Cleo Dillinger of Lebanon, IL; step-sister, Velma Butcher, Collinsville, IL; thirteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Stan Collins and Rev. Charles Williams officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Mike Beasel, Chris Harbison, Jimmy Harbison, Mike O'Neal Mosier, Jr, and Paul Clark. Interment and final prayers were held at Hopewell Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 13, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARP, ROOK, VANDERGRIFF, WEST, MOSES, HENSON, TURNBOUGH, SKAGGS, TEDDER, DUNN, GAY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4325 Message Board Post: Anson Rook of Mineral Point, Missouri, departed this life Sunday, April 2, 2006 at his residence, having reached the age of 91 years, 1 month and 11 days. He was born February 22, 1915 at Bismarck, Missouri, a son of the late George and Mary Louise (Harp) Rook. He was united in marriage to Bertha Vandergriff March 29, 1938 at Potosi, Missouri and to that union eight children were born. Bertha preceded him in death on April 30, 2002. Anson was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Anson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Milchem in 1980. Anson was saved and baptized and he served the Lord. One of his proudest days was the birth of his great-great-grandson, which produced the fifth generation of his family. In addition to his parents and wife, Anson was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy West; a granddaughter, Milisse Moses; four brother, Frank, Charlie, Earl and Henry Rook; two sisters, Audrey Henson and Effie Turnbough and one son-in-law, Stanley Skaggs. Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life include five daughters, Sandra Tedder and husband Mitch of Belgrade; Lola Skaggs of Potosi, Edna Moses and husband Bill of Potosi; Margaret Dunn and husband Benny of Potosi and Linda Gay and husband Greg of Potosi; three sons, George Rook and wife Sandra of Mineral Point; Glen Rook and wife Rita of Cadet and Gary Rook and wife Roxann of Mineral Point; a sister, Annie Vandergriff of Mineral Point; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; one great, great grandson; nieces; nephews; cousins and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Myron Laramore officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Ron Dunn, Ed Rook, Jason Rook, Brian Rook, Seth Trokey and John Tedder. Interment and final prayers were held at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 13, 2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CRESSWELL, HIGGNBOTHAM, WELTCH, SCHALLER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4324 Message Board Post: Hazel M. Weltch, 84, of Cape Girardeau, MO died Monday, April 3, 2006 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 15, 1921, in Potosi, MO, the daughter of the late Alonzo S. and Maude Essie (Cresswell) Higginbotham. She and George Loyd Weltch were married on September 14, 1946 in Farmington, Missouri. George was a veteran of World War II and died December 12, 1985. Mrs. Weltch taught 3 years in Washington County at Cruise School, 5 years in Potosi Schools and 32 years at Franklin School in Cape Girardeau. She had a B.S. degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University and a Masters of Education degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia. In 1975 she was listed in "Who's Who in Missouri Education." She was a life member of Missouri Sate Teacher's Association, AARP, and the Missouri Retired Teacher's Association. She changed her membership from Soule's Chapel Methodist Church near Potosi to Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau on March 22, 1953. She is survived by a son, Bruce L. Weltch and wife, Sunghi of Newark, Delaware; a niece, Linda Schaller and husband Tim of San Francisco, California; and a great niece, Loren Schaller of San Francisco, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother Howard Cresswell Higginbotham, who died June 19, 2003. Visitation was at Ford & Sons, Mt. Auburn Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Grace United Methodist Church Thursday, April 6, 2006 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Funeral services were held at Grace United Methodist Church Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Scott Moon officiating. Burial was at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau, MO. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 106 Farrar Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS. Ford & Sons, Mt. Auburn Funeral Home was in charge of Arrangements. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, April 13, 2006

I am not for sure who this is, but I read it in the Independent Journal under "South County News" by Freda Maxwell, Thursday, January 12, 2006, Pg 5B Joyce Crow passed away December 28, 2005 in Papillion, Nebraska, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard "Doc" Crow. Services will be held Friday, December 30, 2005 with burial in Papillion, Nebraska. Sharon Smith Arnold, Jefferson County, MO. Washington County, MO. Co-coordinator