This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FRANKLIN, STRAYER, MAXWELL, POLITTE, HAGUEWOOD Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4029 Message Board Post: Helen E. Maxwell, a lifelong resident of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life at the Georgian Gardens Nursing Home in Potosi, Monday, August 1, 2005, having reached the age of 101 years, 1 month and 2 days. Helen was born June 20, 1904, a daughter of the late Clyde and Rose (Franklin) Strayer. Helen was united in marriage to Perry (P.T.) Maxwell on May 15, 1924 at Potosi, Missouri and he preceded her in death in April, 1980. To this union two sons were born. She was a member of Potosi United Methodist Church and was a long-time member of the Browne Chapter No. 320, orders of Eastern Star. She was an avid trout fisherwoman. Helen was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend who loved her church and organizations and still enjoyed her hobbies. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Perry T. Maxwell, Jr.; her brother, Harry Strayer and two sisters, Dorothy Politte and Gladys Haguewood. Whose who remain to mourn her passing include her son, Robert (Bob) Maxwell and his wife Pat of Potosi; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Jerry Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Mitch Weatherly, Gary Maxwell, Michael Simpkins, Ian Simpkins, Bill Warren and Tony Swedholm. Interment and final prayers were held in the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 11, 2005

Here is a site for 1930 Missouri County Plat Maps. Individual property owners are listed on the map, too. http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/cgi/i/image/image-idx?c=platic -Kay, FL

On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 MOWASHIN-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 04:00:13 -0600 > From: MOWASHIN-D-request@rootsweb.com > Reply-To: MOWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com > To: MOWASHIN-D@rootsweb.com > Subject: MOWASHIN-D Digest V05 #166 > Try their web site, http://www.rootsweb.com/~mowashin/mabhs.html

I would like to thank everyone who answer my question. Thank -----Original Message----- From: mbolive [mailto:mbolive@bellsouth.net] Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 11:11 AM To: 'MOWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com' Subject: Mine Au Breton Historical Society Hello List, Can anyone tell me if the Mine Au Breton Historical Society has an e-mail address? Thank Janet in Georgia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KING, COFFMAN, YOUNT, THOMAS, WALLS, BENOIST, ROBISON, BOURBON, SKAGGS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4028 Message Board Post: Bobby Gene Coffman, of Potosi, Missouri departed this life Monday, July 25, 2005 at his residence, having reached the age of 73 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was born February 21, 1932 at Palmer, Missouri, a son of the late Fred and Lula (King) Coffman. On February 8, 1978, he was united in marriage to Patricia Yount at Hillsboro, Missouri and to this union five children were born. Bobby was a loving and devoted husband and father. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Herschel, Herbert and Marvin Coffman and a sister, Gladys Thomas. Among those who remain to mourn his passing from this lfe are his wife, Patricia Coffman; five daughters, Ellen Walls of Potosi, LaDonna Benoist and special friend Dave Helton of St. Clair, Sarah Robison and husband Anthony of Leadington, Janie Bourbon and husband Joey of Bonne Terre, and Rachel Coffman and special friend Kevin Isgriggs of Sullivan; two sisters, Edna Thomas and husband Yuell of Dittmer and Violet Skaggs of Springtown; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Wendell Nipper officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Steven Yount, Joseph Yount, Elmer Lands, Wayne Thomas, Anthony Robison, Kevin Isgriggs, Joey Bourbon and Rachel Coffman. Interment and final prayers were at Palmer Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 4, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BROOMBAUGH, GRIGGS, MERRITT, SOHN, MCDANIEL, BARTON, JOLLIFF, KUEPFERT, BUCK, YATES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4027 Message Board Post: Oral William Griggs of House Springs, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at his residence, having reached the age of 84 years, 10 months and 17 days. He was born September 9, 1920 at Indian Creek, Missouri, a son of the late Clarence Edward and Ollie Belle (Broombaugh) Griggs. Oral was united in marriage to Zelda Alberta Merritt in Pocahontas, Arkansas and to this union nine children were born. Zelda preceded him in death on January 19, 1996. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; Mitchell, Ernest and John Griggs, and three sisters; Colene Griggs, Edna Sohn, and Edith McDaniel. Among those who remain to mourn his passing from this life are five daughters; Marilynn Griggs-Barton and husband Donald of House Springs, Kathy Jolliff and husband Edward of St. James, Marcia Kuepfert of Eureka, Maria Buck and husband Stewart of Barnhart, and Michelle Yates and husband Harold of Hillsboro; four sons, Donald Griggs and wife Freddy of Wildwood, Dennis Griggs and wife Lola of DeSoto, Jim Griggs and wife Tammy of St. Clair, and Terry Griggs and wife Julie of Hillsboro; two brothers, Amos Griggs and wife Leona of Potosi and Kenneth Griggs and wife Lola of Posey, California; fifteen grandchidlren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Donald Barton, Dennis Poncet, Dave Leeker, Ricky Duff, Harold Yates and Darrin Griggs. Interment and final prayers were held at the Horine Cemetery at Richwoods, Missouri. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 4, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCCABE, YARBROUGH, IMMEKUS, GRIGGS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4026 Message Board Post: Harrison Owen Yarbrough, known to some as Bogue and to some as Son, of Sullivan, MO, departed this life in Sullivan Saturday, July 30, 2005, having reached the age of eighty-two years, six months and twenty-three days. Harrison was born in Potosi, MO, January 7, 1923, son of Harrison E. and Katherine (McCabe) Yarbrough. He was blessed to have one brother. Harrison is survived by two nephews, Wilbert, "Bobby" Yarbourgh and wife, Karen of Sullivan and Danny Immekus and wife Chrissy of Potosi; one great-nephew, Matthew Yarbrough and wife, Crystal of Sullivan; one great-niece, Lauren Immekus of Potosi; one great-great niece, Mattilynn Yarbrough of Sullivan; cousins, other relatives and friends. Harrison was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Wilford Yarbrough; a sister-in-law, Norlene Yarbrough; two great-nephews, Robert and Gary Yarbrough, and by a special cousin and life long friend, Oral Griggs. Harrison was a Christian and had been raised in the Pentecostal faith. He was a versatile man and had worked in various jobs during his life. For most of his life he had worked in the logging industry, logging with a team of mules. He had also done shoe factory work and had worked for the railroad. Harrison's love of the outdoors and animals remained strong throughout his life and his favorite pastime was raising and training mules. He also enjoyed raising goats. Gardening was another of his hobbies and he took pleasure in sharing the produce he raised. Harrison was very happy to make his home with his nephew, Bobby and his family. Although he had no children of his own, he loved his nephews and wives as though they were his own children. Little Mattilynn was his best buddy and they spent a lot of time together. Sitting under the shade tree, enjoying the beauties of Mother Nature and listening to Bluegrass music were other favorite pastimes. The love and wonderful memo! ries he has created for his family will give them comfort in the days ahead. A devoted and loving uncle, great uncle, great-great uncle, cousin and friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2005 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Dave Bridgeman officiating. Interment was in the Yarbrough Cemetery, sullivan, MO. Memorials may be made to the Yarbrough family. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 4, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MIDGETT, DICKEY, SPENCER, SALYERS, LAWRENCE, WATSON, RICKER, USHER, KEAY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4025 Message Board Post: Mildred Spencer, 78, a long time resident of Elvaston, IL, died Friday, July 22, 2005 in the home of her daughter at Caledonia, MO. She was born January 30, 1927 in Irondale, MO, the daughter of Ray and Maude (Midgett) Dickey. January 26, 1946, she was married to Claude A. Spencer in Bismarck, MO. Seven children were born to this union. Claude preceded her in death on August 19, 1984. In 1950 they moved to Hamilton, IL from Jasper, Arkansas, and in 1957 purchased their home in Elvaston, where she resided until 2003 when failing health made it necessary to move her to her daughter's home. Mildred was a homemaker, however, worked occasionally outside the home. Her joy was being at home to raise her family. She loved to sit and visit with her neighbors and always had a cup of coffee and a cheerful greeting for anyone who stopped by. On November 25, 1979 she joined the Elvaston Presbyterian Church. Throughout the years she served as Deacon, Elder and session member, and was always happy to help out in church and community activities when called upon. She also served as the church custodian for twelve years. In 1979 she joined the TOPS Club in Carthage and was active in forming a fund raiser to save the old Elvaston School bell which is now on display outside the community building in Elvaston. She also crusaded in getting city water throughout the small village. She is survived by four daughters; Jeanne Salyers and husband Gary of Leland, IL; Judith Lawrence of Warsaw, IL; Doris Watson and husband John of Caledonia, MO, and Lynette Ricker of Gladstone, MO; two sons, Gary Spencer and wife Susan of Ft. Madison, Iowa, and Kevin Spencer of Mendota, IL; one sister, Lena Usher of Bismarck, MO; sixteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Robert Charles Spencer; a sister, Rosemary Keay; a brother, Raymond Dickey and a son-in-law, Keith Lawrence. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2005 in the Elvaston Presbyterian Church in Elvaston, IL with Pastor Ron Leonard officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, IL. Memorials in the name of Mildred Spencer have been established for the Elvaston Presbyterian Church or the Elvaston City Park. Lamporte Funeral Home, Hamilton, IL was in charge of arrangements. Independent Journal, Potosi, Mo, Thursday, August 4, 2005

Hello List, Can anyone tell me if the Mine Au Breton Historical Society has an e-mail address? Thank Janet in Georgia

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/1230.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Who was the Turnbull that was half owner of this mill and was he injured? Barbara

There was a very large Copeland family in Reynolds County. They settled there in the early 1800's. My 3rd great grandmother was Sarah Copeland Carty (b 1782 in Surrey County, NC, d. 1851 in Reynolds County, MO). She was the daughter of Isaac and Sarah Copeland who both d. in Surrey County, NC. James and Sarah Copeland Carty, his brother Moses Carty and her brother Lott Copeland (and their families) arrived in Reynolds County, Missouri between 1820 and 1822 and settled along the middle fork of the Black River near the present town of Black. I have a Julia Copeland in my records (b. 1869) who was the daughter of William Copeland and Margaret Elizabeth Tubbs Copeland of Reynolds County. Not sure she is your person. Karen Carty Saint Louis ----- Original Message ----- From: <Rqscmo@aol.com> To: <MOWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 12:21 PM Subject: [MOWASHIN-L] Re: Belfields and Jinkersons in Washington Co., MO > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Copeland, Glore > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3771.2 > > Message Board Post: > > Linn, do you have any information on Matilda Emily Copeland's family? > She is a sister to my ggrandfather's 1st wife, Julia Ann Copeland. Julia > Ann married Morton Christopher Glore. I have very little information on > the Copeland Family. I think their father's name was John Copeland but > can't find any information as to her mother's name. > I would appreciate any information on the Copeland family that you might > have if you are willing to share it. > Thanks in advance. > L. M. Hodge (Glore) > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NEAL, WHITT, WALTMANK JOSLIN, RADFORD, BRADDY, MOORE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4024 Message Board Post: Juanita Elizabeth Joslin of Potosi, Missouri departed this life Sunday, July 24, 2005 at the Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 19 days. She was born October 5, 1916 at Chaonia, Missouri, a daughter of the late Reuben and Clara (Neal) Whitt. In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by her first husband, Aaron Waltman, who passed away December 31, 1981, and her second husband, Harold Joslin, who passed away on November 19, 2004; two sons, Ronald and Clyde Waltman; a sister, Bonnie Waltman; two brothers, Ralph and Clyde Whitt and one grandson, Ronald Waltman. Those who remain to mourn her passing include her loving daughter Bonnie Radford of Potosi; two sons, Bob Waltman and friend Joanna Brummit of Pahrump, Nevada and Rick Waltman of Des Arc, MO; former son-in-law, Fred Radford, Potosi; 8 grandchildren; Jenny, Shelly, Tracy, Rick, Tina, Michelle, Kelly and Aaron; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; her niece, Betty and husband Duke Braddy and nephew Gary and wife Eula Waltman; two sisters-in-law, Flossie Whitt and Thelma Moore along with many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss her. She had accepted Christ as her personal Savior and had been a charter member of the Prince of Peace United Pentecostal Church in St. Louis, Missouri for forty years, where she had been an active church member. She loved visiting with her church family and all of her friends at Potosi Manor. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at the Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Curtis Bill Warren officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Rick Waltman, Rick Radford, Dan Porter, David Veach, Jeff Will, Glen Ruble and Fred Radford. Interment was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 4, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SWIFT, SEIBERLICH, BAKKE, GRIGGS, MATHENIA, COLEMAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4023 Message Board Post: John Joseph Seiberlich of Potosi, Missouri, was born June 21, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of the late Alois George and Mary Elizabeth (Swift) Seiberlich. He departed this life Thursday, July 21, 2005 at his residence having reached the age of fifty-one years and one month. John is survived by one daughter, Melanie R. Seiberlich of Park Hills, Missouri; one son, Jeremy J. Bakke of Wichita Falls, Texas; two sisters, Susan Griggs and husband Randy of Summersville, Missouri and Elizabeth "Betty" Mathenia and husband Larry of Cabool, Missouri; two brothers, Louie Seiberlich and wife Debbie of Park Hills, Missouri and Ray Seiberlich and wife Debbie of Potosi; three grandchildren, Jaden Bakke of Wichita Falls, Texas, Lance Seiberlich of Park Hills, Missouri, and Bailey Coleman of Park Hills, Missouri and by many other relatives and dear friends. John loved being in the outdoors, swimming, floating, fishing and enjoying his many friends. John had a great love for old time guns and enjoyed the time firing black powder guns. He was always ready to show his talent and play a game of pool. John served his country during the Vietnam era by enlisting in the United States Navy. He served active duty from February 20, 1973 to February 10, 1977 where he trained and worked as a dental technician in the 11th dental company, 3rd FSSG. John was transferred to the United States Navy Reserve where he finished his obligation and received an Honorable Discharge January 15, 1979. John was a long time member of the Potosi Elks Lodge #2218, where he was very active in all of the elks activities. Memorials to the Gary West Scholarship Fund or the Potosi Elks Christmas Charity Program were suggested by John's family. Visitation was Friday, July 29, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, 2005 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Monsignor James Hanson officiating. Burial took place at the Calvary Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. The Missouri Funeral Honors Team and the Washington County VFW Post #6996 honored John for his service to this county with the gun salute, "Taps," and the folding and presentation of the American Flag. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 4, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HEDRICK, POLITTE, GRUBB Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4022 Message Board Post: Ricky L. Hedrick, Sr., of Joplin, (Missouri) passed away Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Freeman Hospital, following a brief illness. Ricky was born October 15, 1953 in Cadet, MO, the son of the late Earl and Georgia Hedrick. He has been a Joplin resident for the past twenty-three years. He worked for the City of Joplin as a street foreman. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He married Rita Politte on April 28, 1972 in Cadet, MO, and she survives. Additional survivors include their daughter, Christina Grubb and husband Paul, Joplin; three sons, Ricky Hedrick, Jr., and wife Heidi, Joplin; William Hedrick and wife Angela, Joplin; and Mark Hedrick and wife Amanda, Baxter Springs, Kansas; two brothers, Gary Hedrick and wife Donna, Lee's Summit, MO, and Tom Hedrick and wife LaDonna, Webb City, MO; one sister-in-law, Lucie Hedrick, and thirteen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Larry Hedrick, and one sister, Virginia Hedrick. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005 from Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Chapel, Joplin, with Rev. Lynn Stroup officiating. Burial Fairview Cemetery, Joplin. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 4, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TORRENCE, BOYER, PORTELL, KARSCH, WILLIAMS, COLEMAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4021 Message Board Post: Donald "Sonny" Boyer of Cadet, Missouri was born February 23, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Lennis Joseph Boyer and Minnie Hanora (Torrence) Boyer. Sonny departed this life Monday, July 25, 2005 at St. Louis University Hospital having reached the age of sixty years, five months and two days. Sonny is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Marie Boyer and dear friend Les Wills of Desloge, Missouri; two sons; Randall Joseph Boyer and wife Tammy of Gravette, Arkansas and Jeff Boyer and wife Maria of Old Mines; three sisters; Juanita Portell of DeSoto; Joan Karsch of Old Mines, and Peggy Williams of Herculaneum, Missouri; three grandchildren, dear and special companion Joyce Campbell of Old Mines, and her three chidlren, Sieglinde Miller, Bahry Don Dampbell and Frank E. Campbell; ex-wife, Mary Etta Coleman of Old Mines and by many other dear relatives and special friends. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Rose Boyer. Sonny enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Old Mines where he was a past Grand Knight. He enjoyed woodworking and making crafts including bird houses. Sonny loved being in the outdoors taking care of his flower garden and admiring Mother Nature. Sonny loved playing card games, especially euchre, taking camping trips and going floating. He was a very kind and loving person who will be missed by his many friends and family. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 26, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 27, 2005 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. A Funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, Missouri with Monsingor James Hanson officiating. Burial took place at the St. Joachim Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri. The Missouri Funeral Honors Team and the Washington County VFW Post #6996 honored Sonny for his service to this country with a gun salute, "Taps" and folding and presentation of the American Flag. A luncheon was held for the family and friends at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Old Mines following the services. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 4, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Copeland, Glore Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3771.2 Message Board Post: Linn, do you have any information on Matilda Emily Copeland's family? She is a sister to my ggrandfather's 1st wife, Julia Ann Copeland. Julia Ann married Morton Christopher Glore. I have very little information on the Copeland Family. I think their father's name was John Copeland but can't find any information as to her mother's name. I would appreciate any information on the Copeland family that you might have if you are willing to share it. Thanks in advance. L. M. Hodge (Glore)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MINX, WILSON, GREENLEE, KLEINSTUBER, PETERS, BREWER, SLOAN, DAVIS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4020 Message Board Post: Loretta M. Greenlee, 82, DeSoto, was born November 9, 1922 at Potosi, a daughter of the late Rolla and Maude (Minx) Wilson and died Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at The Villas, DeSoto. She and her late husband John T. "Jack" Greenlee, were owners of Ozarks Transfer. Survivors include three sons, Ray (wife Betty) Greenlee, Dennis (Julie) Greenlee and Jack (Cathy) Greenlee, all of DeSoto; a daughter, Brenda (husband Ken) Kleinstuber, DeSoto; two sisters, Mary Lealla Peters, Potosi and Norma Jean Brewer, Joplin, MO; four brothers, Donald and Ed Wilson, Potosi; Bobby and Billy Sloan, Florida; ten grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Davis and a grandson, Kevin Kleinstuber. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005 from First Baptist Church, DeSoto, with Rev. Jerry Muniz officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, DeSoto. In lieu of flowers, memorials were suggested to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements were by Dietrich-Motherhead Funeral Home, DeSoto. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, August 4, 2005

Ebo, MO is located on Hwy 185 north of Potosi, MO. The Rabbit Hollow cemetery records include: JOHNSON, John H. Died 13 Mar 1869 58Y 8M 13D The Rabbit Hollow Cemetery is located on - guess what - Rabbit Hollow Road, just off Hwy 185 near Ebo. The cemetery records are on-line at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mowashin/cemetery/rabbithollow.html Hope this helps! Larry Flesher

Hello List, I would like to post this letter again for I have not received any reply to answer my question. Thank you. Can anyone tell me which two families are going to be honor this year at the Old Mines Area Historical Society Fete? Thank you, Janet

Hello List, Can anyone tell me which two families are going to be honor this year at the Old Mines Area Historical Society Fete? Thank you, Janet