CHARLES 'RICHARD' WATSON -
Age 78, West Plains - Born March 9, 1931, at Treece, KS, to Charles Henry Watson and Mabel Lee Johnson Watson. On May 7, 1949, he married Elsie Louise Button at Miami OK; she preceded him in death in 1990. Richard died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at West Vue Nursing Center in West Plains Howell Co MO. He was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy. Before his retirement he was a machinist having worked for the Department of Defense. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists; a trustee and 12-year member of the Elks, and a life time member of AmVets. He is survived by two daughters, Diana Louise and Debra Lee; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Gene Edward Watson of Shawnee Mission KS, and one sister, Virginia Lee Shenkel of Overland Park, Kan. His parents, wife and two children precede him in death. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to AmVets Post 98 and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  NOTE: Richard spent part of his early childhood growing up in the Rocky Creek community, northeast of Winona, in Shannon County, and is fondly remembered by his former childhood friends of the area. 

ALICE EVALINE ANDERSON WEAVER -
Born to Henry and Tiny ANDERSON in Cumberland Co KY on August 7, 1878. She departed this life in the Mountain View Hospital, Mountain View MO, on March 9, 1963, at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 2 days. She was united in marriage to James Daniel WEAVER on March 7, 1896. To this union nine children were born. Her husband and two daughters, Della and Blanch, preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing four daughters: Paris MATTHEWS, Sophia LESLIE, Willa PATRICK of Winona, Missouri; and Trula DOWNS of Madison, Illinois; three sons: Omer, Doris and Wella WEAVER, all of Winona. She also leaves 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is survived by four half sisters: Manda REED of Alton, MO; Myrtle JONES of New Liberty, MO; Ora REED of Fremont, MO; Bertha DEPRIEST of Madison, IL; two half brothers; Walter BRAWLEY of Winona, MO and Lee BRAWLEY of Low Wassie, MO; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends and relatives. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized into the Christian faith in 1908. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and love her. Services were held March 11, 1963 at one o'clock in the Clary Chapel with Rev. Earl SIGLER officiating. Burial was in the Eveline Cemetery near Fremont, MO under the direction of Clary of Winona.  Sources for this information: O. H. Barnes.

BOBBIE DAVID WEAVER     'Bobbie Dave'   16 Aug 1943 - 21 Feb 1974		Bobbie David Weaver, second son of Clark and Dortha (BEDWELL) WEAVER was born on August 16, 1943 at Winona Shannon Co MO, and departed this life on February 21, 1974 at St. Louis MO. He was united in marriage to Patsy Ann KNUCKLES on October 26, 1966 and to this union two daughters were born, Janet Lynn on July 17, 1971 and Michelle Ann on July 13, 1973. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Patsy, and daughters Janet Lynn and Michelle Ann of the home; his mother, Mrs. Dortha WEAVER of Winona MO; two brothers, Billy Joe WEAVER of Winona MO and Walter Floyd WEAVER of Defiance St Charles Co MO; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd (Eleanor BARKLEY) WEAVER of Winona; uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews, and many friends. Bobby Dave was employed with J. S. Alberici Construction Company in St. Louis at the time of his death, which was caused by a fall from an elevated structure while on the job. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona MO.
BOBBY LEE WEAVER 19 Apr 1947 - 03 Sep 2011		Bobby Lee Weaver was born April 19, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, MO and departed this life September 3, 2011 in Winona, MO at the age of 64 years. He was the eldest son of Bobbie B. Weaver and Anna Lee (Campbell) Weaver. He graduated from Winona High School in 1965. After returning from Vietnam, he was united in marriage to Linda Gale McDonald on September 4, 1970 in Salinas, CA. To this union was born one son, Douglas Trent. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Anna Lee and his father-in-law Euel McDonald. He is survived by his wife Linda Weaver of Winona, MO; one son Trent Weaver and wife Renee of Metamora, IL; one brother Tom Weaver and wife Mary of Winona, MO; one sister Barbara Conway and husband Stanley of Winona, MO; his mother-in-law Ethel McDonald of Birch Tree, MO; and many other family and friends. Bobby had many fond memories from his youth of helping around the family farm and listening to local Country and Bluegrass musicians. He moved his family to the St. Louis, MO area in the mid-1970s when he began a more than 30-year career as an Iron Worker. During his time in the military he served one year as a combat engineer in Vietnam, was awarded the Purple Heart, Expert Rifle, Vietnam Defense Service and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medals. Throughout his life he enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, and the natural beauty of southern Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Craig Osborne officiating. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes.
DORIS FRANCIS WEAVER 09 Aug 1901 - 31 Oct 1970		OBITUARY: Doris Francis Weaver, son of the late Dan and Alice Weaver, was born in Winona August 9, 1901, and departed this life October 31, 1970 at the age of 69 years, two months and 22 days. On December 31, 1924, he was united in marriage to Amy Catherine Shehorn in Eminence, Missouri, and to this union one daughter was born. Doris was baptized in the Christ by Rev. J. N. Florea in August of 1920 and was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. He was associated with the Winona School system for about 20 years. He was preceded in death b y his mother and father and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Amy of Winona; daughter Jo Spacek of Summersville, Missouri; granddaughter Kathy Ledgerwood of Springfield, Missouri; grandson David Spacek of St Louis, Missouri; great-grandson David Ledgerwood; four sisters: Paris Matthews of Winona; Trula Downs of Granite City, Illinois; Sophia Leslie of Winona; Willa Vermillion of Winona; two brothers: Omer and Wella Weaver of Winona; also many other nieces and nephews and many, many friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Monday, November 2, 1970, at the Hickory Grove Church of Christ. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home of Winona.   FUNERAL SERVICES: Burial services for Doris Weaver were held Monday, Nov. 2, 1970, at the Hickory Grove Cemetery. Relatives who attended were: Mrs. Amy Weaver, Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Spacek; Mr. & Mrs. David  Spacek; Mr. & Mrs. William Ledgerwood; Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lewis, Kansas City; Mr. & Mrs. William Briles, Madison, Illinois; Mr. & Mrs. Earl Albert; Mr. & Mrs. Doris Shehorn, Alton, Missouri; Mrs. Trula Downs and family, Granite City, Illinois; Mr. & Mrs. Ona Shehorn, Wilderness; and from Winona: Omer Weaver, Mr. & Mrs. Wella Weaver, Mrs. Leland Vermillion, Mr. & Mrs. William Matthews, Mrs. Dortha Brawley, Jim Brawley, Mr. & Mrs. Leland Norton, Mr. & Mrs. Pepper Martin, Mr. & Mrs. Mack Barnes, Mrs. Patsy Martin, and L. O. Weaver, Mr. & Mrs. Loyd Matthews and family, Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Weaver. Friends from Winona who attended were: Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Voyles, Mr.  & Mrs. Philip Givens, Mr. & Mrs. Matt Helmer, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald McNeiley, Mrs. Clara Rendleman, Mrs. Gatie Mitchem and Mrs. Alice Riley and Sandra.   DEATH NOTICE: Doris Weaver, age 68, died Saturday morning, Oct. 31, 1970, in the Poplar Bluff Hospital after four days of illness. He has been a resident of this area all of his life, and is survived by his wife Amy, one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Spacek, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the Church of Christ Chapel near Greer, Missouri in Oregon County. Burial was in the Hickory Grove Cemetery near the church. The Clary Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
DORTHA DELLA WEAVER BRAWLEY 30 Sep 1921 - 27 Sep 2010		Dortha Della Weaver was born September 30, 1921 in New Liberty, MO the daughter of Omer Everett Weaver and Lula Elizabeth (Reed) Weaver. She passed away September 27, 2010 at Birch Tree, MO at the age of 88 years. She was united in marriage to Delbert Jackson Brawley on February 26, 1941 in Eminence, MO and to this union two children were born. Dortha was preceded in death by her parents Omer and Lula Weaver; husband Delbert Jackson Brawley; three brothers Harold Dewey Weaver, Stillman Weaver and Abe S. Weaver; and two sisters Velma Weaver and Elzada (Weaver) Dunn. She is survived by her son James "Jim" Brawley and wife Donna of Winona, MO; one daughter Rita Norton and husband Leland of Winona, MO; three sisters Mona Lue Martin of Winona, MO, Lena Johnston of Atwater, CA and Wilma Partney and husband Norman of Stover, MO; four grandchildren David Brawley of Winona, MO, Darrin Brawley and wife Sheila of Hollister, MO, Aaron Norton and wife Deana of Winona, MO, and Carla (Norton) White of Farmington, MO; five great grandchildren Hayden Brawley, Justin Norton, Andrea Norton, Andrew White and Brenna White; and a host of other family and friends. Dortha was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ in Winona, MO. She loved attending Gospel Meetings and area singings especially at Pomona, Willow Springs and Mountain View. As long as she was able, she would invite the entire church for dinner every Sunday afternoon. She loved cooking for others and decorating cakes, and has most likely made cakes for half the people in Winona. Dortha helped care for her parents for nearly 17 years. Most of all, she loved spending time with her friends, family and church family. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, MO with Bro. Charlie Rymer, Bro. Larry Yarber and Bro. David Long officiating. Interment was in Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes. urrent Wave Oct. 12, 2010

ELSIE MAY PYRTLE WEAVER -
Daughter of Walter and Arminda (SANDERS) PYRTLE, was born January 27, 1892, near Piedmont MO in Wayne County and departed this life July 29, 1963 at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 2 days. Most of her early years were spent near Low Wassie MO. She was united in marriage to Leonard Otto WEAVER December 24, 1911 at Winona MO. To this union eight children were born: Mavis SPITZFADEN, Raymond WEAVER, Helen JACKSON, Lydia ROSS and Bill WEAVER, all of St. Louis MO; Leonard WEAVER, Jr. of Cameron MO and Jerry and Pyrtle WEAVER of Winona MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Leonard, eight children, sixteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters and four brothers: Elma HIBNER of Memphis TN; Edith MCGHEE of Springfield MO; Vinita STOTTS of Springfield MO; Wayman PYRTLE, Snoqualmie Falls WA; Leonard PYRTLE of Bismarck MO; Leland PYRTLE of Chillicothe MO, and Merlin PYRTLE of Low Wassie MO. Elsie put her faith in Christ and was baptized into the Christian Church in the year 1916 and remained strong in her faith since that time. She was also a member in good standing of the Shannon Rebeckah Lodge No. 272 for the past several years. She will be sadly missed by her family and a host of relatives and friends. Services were held Thursday, August 1, 19163 in the Winona Christian church with Rev. Earl SIGLER and Rev. D. E. HANDLING officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home of Winona MO. 
Sources for this information: Norton Family in Missouri Family History Book.

GEORGE HENRY WEAVER -
Son of Arthur Hezekiah and Mary Alice (MCCARTHY) WEAVER was born in Shannon Co MO June 30, 1882, and departed this life June 11, 1967 at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 10 days. He spent his entire life near and around Winona, Shannon Co MO, where he confessed his faith in Christ at an early age. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mary Alice WEAVER, three daughters: Mrs. Minnie BARRETT and Mrs. Myrtle GARDNER of Winona, and Mrs. Grace PARKE of Mascoutah, IL; one son, Goldman WEAVER of Eager, AZ; nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, eleven great-great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 14, 1967 at the Methodist Church in Winona with Rev. Earl SIGLER and Rev. Gerald BRUNER officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home of Winona. 

GEORGE PYRTLE 'PIRT' WEAVER -
Son of Leonard O. and Elsie Pyrtle Weaver, was born Dec. 12, 1916, at Winona and went to be with his Lord May 1, 1984. He died in the turkey woods on old Tram.  He was 67 years, 4 months, and 18 days old. His elementary education was at Big Springs School on Sycamore and his high school education was completed at Winona. He was married to Jean Stark on Jan. 19, 1935 at Montier, Mo.  They were married just short of 50 years by a summer. He is survived by his wife, Jean; 2 sons:  Glenn Derrell, Columbia; and Roger Eugene, Willard; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; 4 brothers: Raymond, Salem; Bill, St. Louis; Leonard, Jr., Ottumwa, IA, and Jerry, Licking; 3 sisters: Mavis Spitzfaden, Helen Jackson, and Lydia Ross, all of St. Louis.  He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins,  and many well-loved friends. He was employed by Moss Tie Co. in 1952 and retired from Kerr-McGee in 1978. He was converted and baptized into the First Baptist Church of Winona in 1953.  He served as song leader from that time until his death.  He was a trustee and chairman of the Deacons.  He loved his church and attended every service when he was able. Words are not adequate to express the meaning of his life to his family and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, May 4 at 1 pm in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Rev. Frank Hall and Rev. Gerald Bruner officiating.  Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. 

HAROLD 'DEWEY' WEAVER -
Born June 22, 1925 at Winona, Mo., the son of the late Omer Weaver and Lula Reed Weaver and passed away May 21, 2006 at West Plains, Mo. at the age of 80 years. He was united in marriage to Flo Mae Jennings and to this union two daughters were born. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Abraham Weaver and Stillman Weaver. He is survived by his wife Flo Jennings of West Plains, Mo.; two daughters, Carole Kraft and husband Wayne of Potosi, Mo., and Debra Meyer and husband Ken of Chesterfield, Mo.; five sisters, Elzada Dunn of Yakima, Wash., Dortha Brawley of Birch Tree, Mo., Lena Johnston of Atwater, Calif., Wilma Partney of St. Louis, Mo., and Mona Lue Martin of Winona, Mo.; four grandchildren, Brian Downs of O'Fallon, Mo., Brandan Kraft and wife Angie of St. Louis, Mo., Caroline Kraft of St. Louis, Mo., Alicia Smith and husband Don of O'Fallon, Mo.; three great-grandchildren, Trenton keen of O'Fallon, Mo., Cole Kraft of St. Louis, Mo. and Hailey Smith of O'Fallon, Mo.; his brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, many other family and friends. Dewey was a retired machinist with Wagner Electric in St. Louis, Mo. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Riverways Hospice in West Plains, Mo. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 10 a.m. a Duncan Funeral Home in Winona, with Norman Atchley and David Brawley officiating. Interment was in the Upper Indian Creek Cemetery at Viburnum, Mo. under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.   [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

JERRY LEE WEAVER -
Born Aug. 20, 1933, to Leonard Otto WEAVER and Elsie Mae PYRTLE WEAVER at Winona and departed this life at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, MO., at 3 p.m. on May 31, 2003. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and four brothers, Raymond D. WEAVER, G. P. WEAVER, Leonard Otto WEAVER, Jr., and William ‘Bill’ Eugene WEAVER; one son, Richard Earl WEAVER; one daughter, Wanda Gail WEAVER, who preceded him in death by mere hours in her home in St. Louis, MO. He leaves to mourn his wife Anna L. WEAVER; two sons, Jerry Ray WEAVER of Licking, MO; Justin Earl WEAVER and wife Tracey of Houston, MO; two daughters, JoAnn MINNICH and husband Kenneth, of Winona; and Johna HOFSTETTER and husband Gary of Raymondville, MO; three sisters, Mavis SPITZFADEN of St. Louis, MO; Helen JACKSON of Kirksville, MO; Lydia Beth ROSS of St. Louis, MO; six grandchildren, Kim, Codie, Chad, Savannah, Sierra and Taylor, along with a host of nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3 at Boone Creek Baptist Church near Licking with Rev. Cecil KING officiating. Pallbearers were Donnie 'Boss Man' STORM, Gary 'Lucky Diamond' KEENEY, Jerry 'Pork Chop' SCOTT, Bill 'Hushpuppy' CARTER, Don 'Marcel' BARTON, and Buddy 'Goose' BRAISER. Graveside services were at Mount Zion Cemetery near Winona at 2 p.m. on June 3. Pallbearers were Codie HOFSTETTER, Chad HOFSTETTER, Tim COLEMAN, Rod ASHER, Junior JONES and Todd BARKLEY. Arrangements were under the direction of Fox Funeral Home, Licking, MO.  Sources for this information: The Summersville Beacon.

KENNETH JAMES WEAVER 01 Jul 1978 - 25 Nov 2011

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Kenneth James Weaver, 33, Pomona, Mo. Mr. Weaver died at 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at his home. He was born July 1, 1978, at Mt. Vernon, Mo., to Kenneth Dwane Weaver and Frances B. Bennett Weaver. On May 23, 2006, he was married at Miami, Okla., to Jenifer Baltz. Mr. Weaver was a welder and had been a volunteer for Hall Town Fire and Quick Response Unit for several years. He attended Paris Springs United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jenifer Weaver, of the family home; five children, Anthony J. Hutchenson, Springfield, Mo., Destiny Weaver, David Weaver, both of Mt. Vernon, Mo., Jeremy George, wife, Brittany, Pomona, Mo., and Josh George, fiancee’ Cattie Peterson, West Plains, Mo.; two grandchildren, Justice and Bentley George; his father, Kenneth Dwane Weaver; three brothers, Danny Weaver, Cory Clark and Brian Kline; four sisters, Darla Mitchell, Deneau Henry, Ashley Mitchell and Debra Bryson; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and a lot of friends. His adopted father, James Roy Weaver, and his mother, Frances Weaver, precede him in death. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

LEONARD OTTO WEAVER -
Son of George B. and Nancy (NORTON) WEAVER was born at Winona MO on Dec. 24, 1892 and departed this life on Jan. 9, 1974 at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain. View MO at the age of 81 years and 16 days. He lived all of his life in Shannon County. Leonard was united in marriage to Elsie PYRTLE on December 24, 1911 at Winona MO and to this union eight children were born. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1963; his father in 1928; his mother in 1938; and an infant sister. Leonard is survived by his eight children, Mavis SPITZFADEN, Raymond WEAVER, Helen JACKSON, Lydia ROSS and Bill WEAVER, all of St. Louis MO; Leonard WEAVER, Jr. of Ottumwa IA, and G. P. and Jerry WEAVER of Winona MO; 19 grandchildren; one brother, Floyd B. WEAVER of Winona; many other relatives and many, many friends. He was a member of the Winona Christian Church where he was an Elder. He was a Past Noble Grand of Winona Odd Fellows Lodge No. 574. Services were held in the Winona Christian Church on January 12, 1974 with Rev. J. R. HALBROOK and Rev. Gene PETTY in charge with funeral arrangements under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.  

MARY ALICE BARNES COOLEY MCCARTHY WEAVER -
Daughter of John Barnes and Martha Allmon Barnes, was born January 1, 1883 in Oregon Co MO and departed this life October 14, 1971 at the age of 88 years, 10 months and 13 days. She spent her entire life in and near Winona Shannon Co MO. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and made her daily life a testimony of her Christian faith. She was a member of the Methodist Church.  She leaves to mourn her passing four children, Mrs. Minnie Barrett, and Mrs. Myrtle Gardner of Winona; Mrs. Grace Parke of West Plains, and Mr. Goldman Weaver of Eager, AZ; 9 grandchildren, 4 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 16, 1971 at the Methodist Church in Winona with Rev. Gerald Bruner and Rev. John Thomas officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery with funeral arrangements under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home of Winona.

MARY DRUCILLA MATTHEWS WEAVER -
Born in Winona MO on November 13, 1895 to Nancy Elizabeth and Madison Riley MATTHEWS, and departed this life February 13, 1983 at the age of 87 years, 3 months. She was educated in the Winona School System, graduating from the 10 year high school in 1913. She attended Southeast Missouri Normal and Southwest Missouri Normal Schools for the next two summers to graduate 12th grade. She taught in schools around the area for a number of years. After the death of her husband she returned to Southwest State University and received her B. S. in Education degree in 1963. She taught in the Winona School System until her retirement at the age of 70. She was united in marriage to Oscar Edmon Weaver on January 1, 1920. To this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, and her son, Victor; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her four daughters, Virginia KUESSNER of Phoenix, AZ; Velma ALLMON of Winona; Vanell MILEY of Morgantown, WV; and Vesta ALBERT of Rock Springs WY; 14 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Mary professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was a long-time member of the Winona Christian Church. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge, and belonged to several other community organizations. She remained interested people, education and community affairs all her life. - Mary WEAVER is buried beside her husband in the Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona MO.

NICHOLAS E. 'NICK' WEAVER -
Son of Victor E. Weaver, Jr. and Romona (Waller) Weaver was born on Feb. 16, 1979, in Kremmling, Colo., and departed this life on Feb. 26, 2010, in Winona, Mo. He had attained the age of 31 years and 10 days. He is survived by his two children, Dalaney Victoria Weaver (8) a...nd Andrew E. Weaver (6) of Winona, Mo.; his parents, Victor E. Weaver and Romona Weaver of Winona, Mo.; one sister, Mary Nichole (Weaver) Redman and friend Mark Sanders of Winona, Mo.; one grandmother, Dorothy Waller of Van Buren, Mo.,; three nephews, Kainan Redman, Stoney Redman and J.T. Barkley all of Winona, Mo.; and a host of aunts, uncles and friends to mourn his passing. Nicholas loved spending time with his children, hunting and fishing with friends and family at the cabin on the current river. He had a talent for playing the guitar, writing poems and drawing. Nick was also a member of the Patriot Guard. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial services will be Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 1 p.m. at the Christian Church in Winona, Mo. Arrangements were made under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes of Winona, Mo.

OLLIA DELOLAH SWAIN WEAVER -
Daughter of Pendleton and Magdaline Swain was born October 24th, 1880 near Eminence, Mo., and departed this life at the Lucy Lee Hospital, November 17, 1960 at the age of 80 years and 23 days.  On August 7, 1903, she was united in marriage to Silas Weaver, who preceded her in death on October 22nd, 1944. To this union was born 4 children. A son, Amon, preceded her in death on December 4, 1937. She leaves 3 daughters, Mrs. Katherine Randolph of Van Buren, Mo., Mrs. Virgie Johnson of Lake Spring, Mo., and Mrs. Beulah Loesch of Afton, Mo. Besides the daughters, she leaves two brothers, Rhoden Swain of New Orleans, La., and Chester Swain of Winona. She leaves 2 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. One great-grandson, Michael Randolph, preceded her in death last January and from that great loss she never - Card of Thanks - Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for the many kindnesses we received during the illness and death of our dear mother, sister, and grandmother, Ollie Swain Weaver. We wish to thank all those who helped in any way; the ones who sat up at night to help care for her, the ones who stayed through the days and helped with the work, the ones who brought food, flowers, sent cards, the Christian Church Choir of Winona for their beautiful singing.

OMER EVERETT WEAVER -
Born January 19, 1897 near New Liberty, Mo. in Oregon County, the son of Dan and Alice Anderson Weaver and departed this life at the St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Mo. on July 12, 1985 at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 7 days. He was united in marriage to Lula Elizabeth Reed on August 29, 1915 at New Liberty, Mo., and to this union nine children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lula; four sisters and one brother; one son, Stillman; and one daughter, Velma. He is survived by two sons, Abe and Harold Weaver, both of West Plains, Mo.; five daughters, Elzada Dunn of Yakima, Washington; Dortha Brawley and Mona Lou Martin, both of Winona, MO.; Wilma Partney of St. Louis, Mo.; and Lena Johnston of Atwater, Calif.; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; four great, great grandchildren; two sisters, Wella Weaver of Winona, Mo.; and Trula Downs of Granite City, Ill.; one brother, Willie Vermillion of Winona, Mo. He lived on a farm two miles south of Winona, where he raised his family, except two years he spent in Colorado in the timber industry.  He was a member of the Church of Christ as long as his health permitted him to do so.  He visited the sick and elderly in their homes, at  the hospitals, and nursing homes. In his younger days, in the community where he lived when a grave needed to be dug he took his pick and shovel and went to the cemetery and worked until it was completed.  He read the New Testament through 200 times. When he was a young man, he played baseball and fox hunted.  He raised his family in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Funeral services were held Monday, July 15 at 2 p.m. in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Winona with Neil Phipps officiating.  Burial was in Green Mountain Cemetery at Fremont, Mo. under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona.

OSCAR EDMAN 'OTT' WEAVER -
Son of John Edman and Emily Jane (NORTON) WEAVER, was born 23 February 1889 and died 10 November 1958. Ott had been a farmer, owned and operated a saw mill, owned and operated a mercantile business, and for the last several years of his life, was owner of the Weaver Lumber Company, selling all kinds of building materials. The plant also included a planer mill, and his son, Victor E. was a partner in this business. Ott was possessed of a wonderfully amusing dry wit, like so many others of the family, but never used at the expense of another person. He loved to hunt and fish and did so as often as possible. He was married to Mary Drucilla MATTHEWS, daughter of Madison R. and Nancy (WILLIAMS) MATTHEWS, 1 January 1920. She was born 13 November 1895 and died 13 February 1983. Mary had been a teacher before her marriage and after her family was grown she returned to college, received her degree and finished her teaching career in the Winona School System. During the years of World War II she was acting post master at Winona. Children of Ott and Mary WEAVER are: Virginia C., married John KUESSNER; Victor E., married Naomi ALCORN; Velma D., married Ray ALLMON; Vanell B., married Robert MILEY; and Vesta A., married Urel ALBERT. Oscar Edman and Mary Drucilla are both buried in Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona.  

RAYMA JUNE M. REDWINE WEAVER -
Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.S.N. REDWINE, was born 16 June 1898 and died 27 June 1958. She married James Hezekiah WEAVER, son of John Edman and Emily Jane (NORTON) WEAVER. To this union one daughter was born, Mae Ruth WEAVER, who married Henry FISHER. Rayma WEAVER was interred at Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona MO, beside her husband.  Sources for this information: Findagrave.com and Norton Family in Missouri. 

RAYMOND DONALD WEAVER -
Age 84, West Plains - Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona, under the direction of James and Gahr Funeral Home, Salem MO. Mr. Weaver died at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 1999, in West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains MO. He was born November 18, 1914 in Shannon County, the son of Leonard O. and Elsie PYRTLE WEAVER. Mr. Weaver's life work was in education. He received his master's degree in education from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in Nashville TN. He taught rural school for several years before coming to West Plains in 1947, where he taught junior high and later became principal. In 1958 Mr. Weaver moved to St. Louis County and began teaching in the Hazelwood School District. He was appointed principal there and given a new elementary school, Charbonier, which is now called Lawson Elementary. There Mr. Weaver set up a successful reading program that grew and has been adopted by other school districts. Mr. Weaver finished his career in 1976 and moved to Salem MO where he became active in politics and his church, the First Baptist Church of Salem. He enjoyed travel, hunting, fishing and auctions. He was a 32nd Degree Mason for 54 years and attended Lodge in Eminence. Survivors include two children, Ralph D. WEAVER, West Plains, and Elaine M. BEDWELL, Cincinnati OH; four grandchildren, Kimberly, Dawn, Holly and Raymond Dean; seven great- grandchildren; three brothers, Leonard O. WEAVER, Jr., Bill WEAVER and Jerry WEAVER; three sisters, Mavis SPITZFADEN, Helen JACKSON and Lydia ROSS, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth HENRY WEAVER, the mother of his children; and one brother, Pyrtle 'Pirt' WEAVER.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, August 18, 1999.  

SHIRLEY JEAN WOOD WEAVER -
Born October 25, 1949 at Poplar Bluff, MO the daughter of Edgar Francis WOOD and Jane Geraldine FRY. She passed away December 13, 2007 at Springfield, MO at the age of 58 years. She was united in marriage to James WEAVER and to this union three children were born. She was preceded in death by her father Edgar Francis WOOD; her grandparents Lloyd and Minnie WOOD, and Paul and Beulah FRY. She is survived by her mother Jane Geraldine WOOD of Eminence, MO; one son Troy WEAVER of Eminence, MO; two daughters Melissa HENSON and husband Johnny of Rolla, MO and Tara WEAVER of Eminence, MO; two brothers Larry WOOD and wife Marilyn of Kennett, MO and Eddie WOOD and wife Terri of Eminence, MO; three sisters Linda MAHAN and husband Dwayne of Eminence, MO, Brenda HOLLAND and husband John of Mountain View, MO and Amy TAYLOR and husband John of Decatur, IN; four grandchildren Kyle WEAVER, Tiffany HENSON, Dylan HENSON, Alyssa HENSON; five nieces Allie WOOD, Lindsey HOLLAND, Amanda GIDEON and husband Brad, Tabatha HOLLAND and Riley WOOD; eight nephews Jeff WOOD and wife Jessica, Kevin WOOD, Christopher WOOD, Nick WOOD, Bryan MAHAN, Josh TAYLOR, Greg TAYLOR and Hayden HOLLAND; her best friend Jan TITUS and many other friends. Shirley was saved at a young age and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Eminence, MO. Shirley loved working at school, seeing and talking to the children everyday; she knew every child by name. She loved to cook and will be missed because she cooked so well. She loved to visit with her family, and when they were all together there was always lots of laughter. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held Monday, December, 17, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Eminence, MO with Pastor Jeff FULK officiating. Interment was in the New Eminence Cemetery in Eminence, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Eminence, MO.

Velma Lorene SMOTHERMAN Weaver -
Born November 2, 1930 in Birch Tree MO to Clarence Smotherman and Ethel Williams . She departed this life on Feb. 12, 2008 at the age of 77 years. She married Dewey Floyd Weaver on Jan. 7, 1948 at Salem AR. To this union four children were born. Velma is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Richard Duane 'Maynard' Weaver; and one daughter-in-law, Susan Diane Gutscher Weaver. She is survived by her husband, Dewey Weaver, of the home in Birch Tree MO; three children, James Weaver and wife, Pete, of Birch Tree, Joyce Cooper and special friend, John Scharff, of Mountain View MO, and Dennis Weaver and wife, Robin, of Summersville MO; two brothers, R. O. Smotherman and wife, Wilma, of Birch Tree, and Clyde Smotherman and wife, Mildred, of Pacific MO; two sisters, Dorothy Martin of Winona and Clara Williams of High Ridge MO; eight grandchildren, Jan Schulz and husband, Kenny, Cindy Porter and husband, Jamie, all of Mountain View, Melissa Woolsey and husband, Luke, of Summersville, Chris Weaver and wife, Kristy, of Houston MO, T. J. Weaver and wife, Hillary, of High Ridge MO, Jessi Weaver of Republic MO, Tiffany Weaver and Dustin Weaver, both of Mountain View; two step grandchildren, Carrie Grogan of Springfield MO and Ryan Grogan of Summersville; 15 great grandchildren, Jennifer, Amber and Sara Schulz, James and Haley Sharp, Daniel and Bryan Porter all of Mountain View, Shanda Weaver of Cedar Rapids IA, Tanner and Liberty Woolsey of Summersville, Emma and Garret Weaver of High Ridge, and Baylee, Emilee and Kynlee Weaver, all of Houston. She was awaiting the birth of her first great-great grandson, Braidyn Lee Schulz on June 20. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother to us all and she will be missed dearly. She loved to sew in many different ways, like cross stitching and making quilts. She also loved to read and do puzzle books. She was extremely proud of her large close family and loved cooking them dinner every Sunday at her house. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Pastor Darrell Derryberry officiating. Burial was in Montier Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View MO.

VICTOR E. 'VIC' WEAVER, SR. -
Born January 5, 1925 at Winona to Oscar Edman ‘Ott’ WEAVER and Mary Drucilla MATTHEWS. He went to school in Winona and graduated in 1942. He then attended Central Methodist College until he went into the army. He served in the army from 1943 to 1945 under General Patton, in England, France and Germany. He was awarded a good conduct medal and four bronze stars. He continued to be in contact with people he met in the army, and loved to attend his army reunions (The 8 Balls) whenever they were held close enough for him to go. He first met his wife Naomi (ALCORN) in 1936, when they both lived in Winona as children. They met again in December 1946 when he returned from his military duty. They were married on March 23, 1947. They have two sons, Victor E. and Dennis J. WEAVER. He had four grandchildren who he loved very much: Mary, Nicholas, Rochelle and Matthew. Vic was a man who liked to help his community, and not just sit back and let others try. Community work and organizations he was involved in were: Little League, Chamber of Commerce, V.F.W. Post #2191, I00F, Selective Service Board, Winona Health Board, 18 years Winona School Board, Mayor 1971-1972, and Democratic Committeeman for many years. He was an Honorary Colonel at Governor Blair’s inauguration. It was there that he became acquainted with Stan Musial, and he enjoyed the association so much, because of his love of baseball. His other great loves were hunting and fishing, and he spent as much time as he could at his cabin on the Current River. He once built a muzzle loader rifle, and he seldom hunted with anything else. He went into the Weaver Lumber Company business with his father after the war. After his father’s death in 1958 he and Naomi took over the management and worked together in the business, until the past few months. Vic suffered two severe heart attacks in July and August of 1973, which forced partial retirement. He died August 21, 1979 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Poplar Bluff. God had called him home. Vic loved all people, and took the time to talk to them and enjoy their companionship. During his six year illness, he would shake hands with a child, with a quarter in his hand, give it to the child and ask him to drink a soda or eat an ice cream cone for him, since these things were not on his diet. Services were held Friday, August 24 at 1:00 pm in the Winona Christian Church, with burial in Pine Lawn Cemetery.

VIVIAN BIRD WEAVER -
Born at Pinecrest, Missouri, on May 13, 1927, to John Hezekiah and Della Martin Bird. She was united in marriage on January 2, 1946, to William Laurel Weaver, and to this union 5 daughters and 2 sons were born. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Deanna Rose Weaver Flett, and 2 grandsons Joshua Wayne Weaver and Rand Dean Beach, 2 sisters Delcie and Viola, 9 brothers Oscar, Edward, Clifford, Claude, Archie, Esco, Fred, Clyde, and Therman, and parents John Hezekiah and Della Hartman Bird. Vivian will be missed greatly by her family and all the people whose lives she touched over the past 79 years. Survivors: William Laurel Weaver husband of 60 years, daughter Donna Simon and significant other Paul Buskirk or Burleson, TX, daughter, Faye and husband James Harsh of Mountain View, MO, daughter, Linda Louise Weaver of Mountain View, MO, son, Dale Wayne Weaver and wife Julie of Eminence, MO, son Donald Laurel Weaver and wife Elaine of Mountain View, MO, daughter Beverly Arleen Weaver of Acton, TX; brother, LeRoy and wife Bertie Bird of Elizabeth, CO; 2 sisters-in-law Frances Bird of Fremont, NE, and Clara Bird of Ellensburg, WA; daughter-in-law Donna Henry Weaver of Mountain View, MO. 18 grandchildren: Teresa and husband Blake Koecher of Escondido, CA, Bryan Kelly and wife Jennifer Beach of Fort Worth, TX, Sabrina and husband Matt Cornman of Mountain View, MO, Shady Shay and husband Jeff Manthey of Salem, MO, Royce Gastineau of Alvord, TX, Tyler, Todd, and Dylon Weaver of Mountain View, MO, Kandace Laurel Gastineau of Granbury, TX, Charles Jennings Weaver of Mountain View, MO; Amanda Lynn Hartman of West Plains, MO; Tristan and Teagan Weaver, Amanda, Andrew and Casey Edwards of Eminence, MO. 13 great grandchildren: Crystal and husband Jeremiah Kent of Prescott, NM; Naighda Lee of Houston, TX; Mika and David of Willis, TX, Whitney and husband Jacob of Weatherford, TX, Logan and Dakota Beach of Pecan Plantation, TX; Averi Loren Beach of Fort Worth, TX, mason Vale Koecher of Escondido, CA; Braden and Cole Cornman of Mountain View, MO, Caden and Allison Manthey of Salem, MO; dear friends DawnaMae and Glen Phillips of Mountain View, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 21, 2006 at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri with Rev. Oscar Cunningham officiating. Interment was in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

WANDA GAIL WEAVER -
Born April 22, 1954 to Jerry L. WEAVER and Mary Edith (BROWN) WEAVER at Poplar Bluff MO, and departed this life May 31, 2003 at her home in St. Louis MO at 49 years of age. Only hours later on the same day her Dad followed her in death. She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Burl and Mary Edith (BROWN) TALLEY; maternal grandparents Charley and Clara BROWN; paternal grandparents Leonard and Elsie (PYRTLE) WEAVER; infant brother Richard WEAVER, and six uncles. Although 'Sis', as she was called by family members, never married or had children of her own, she was like a second mother to her niece Kim MINNICH. She leaves to mourn her passing three sisters, Jo Ann MINNICH and husband Kenneth, Winona MO; Johna HOFSTETTER and husband Gary, Licking MO; Debbie ENLOE and husband Cecil, St. Clair, Franklin Co MO; three brothers, Jerry WEAVER, Licking MO; Justin Weaver and wife Tracey, Houston MO; and Matt TALLEY, Sr., St. Clair MO; four nieces, Kim MINNICH-HAGEDORN, Savannah HOFSTETTER, Sierra WEAVER and Taylor WEAVER; three nephews, Codie and Chad HOFSTETTER and Matt TALLEY, Jr. Wanda owned and operated K & C Company Beauty Salon in St. Louis for many years and had many loyal and wonderful customers, many of whom she counted among her best friends, as was evident when she became ill. She received many get- well cards, phone calls, gifts and offers of help during her brief illness. She wished to be cremated and her ashes buried beside the grandparents , Charley and Clara BROWN, whom she loved so much, in the Munsell Cemetery at Eminence. . A memorial service will be held in St. Louis at a later date. Sis will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, June 18, 2003. 

WELLA MCKEE 'WILEY' WEAVER -
Better known to family and friends as Pappy or Wally), age 83 years 7 months 8 days, of Winona, Missouri, son of James Daniel and Alice (ANDERSON) WEAVER, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2001, at Birch Tree, Missouri in Birch View Manor where he had been a resident for the past year. Wella was united in marriage to Ellen Mae NORRIS on June 7, 1941 at Alton, Missouri. She preceded him in death on November 1, 1966. He is survived by two daughters, Marilyn SPENCER and husband Dwight of Winona, Missouri and Shirley WEIBLE and husband Damon of Winona. One son, Frankie WEAVER and wife Ann of Bristol, Virginia. One son-in-law, Larry HAYNES of Winona; two sisters, Willa WILLIAMS of Winona, and Truley DOWNS of Granite City, Illinois; five grandchildren, Misty SPENCER and friend Jason NORRIS, Alan HAYNES and friend Linda MCAFEE, Steven HAYNES and friend Lisa WALL, Rhonda SMITH and husband John, Teresa MILEY and husband Bobby; eight great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and friends who will miss him dearly. Wella was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter Charlotte HAYNES, and one great granddaughter Marci SMITH, four sisters and two brothers. Wella was a member of the Church of Christ. He spent his entire life living in Oregon and Shannon counties in Missouri. He spent his life working in the timber industry and working on the family farm, attending his cattle, which he loved to do dearly. Well enjoyed visiting and being with his family and friends; he also enjoyed being outdoors and hunting was his favorite pastime. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Saturday, November 24, 2001, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Calvin Jones officiating. Internment was in the Evaline-Green Mountain Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Winona. submitted by: O. H. Barnes.

WILLIAM LAUREL WEAVER -
Born at Mountain View, MO, on December 25, 1921 to William Jennings Brian and Myrtle Mae Belew Weaver. He died on March 9, 2007 at his home in Mountain View.  He was united in marriage on January 2, 1946 to Vivian Bird. To this union, five daughters and two sons were born. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years; a daughter, Deanna Rose Weaver Flett; two grandsons, Joshua Wayne Weaver and Randall Dean Beach; a sister, Velma Lorene Weaver Holden; and parents, William Jennings Brian Weaver and Myrtle Mae Belew Weaver. Laurel will be missed greatly by his family and all the people whose lives he touched over the past 85 years. Survivors include daughter, Donna Simon and significant other, Paul Buskirk, of Burleson, TX; daughter, Faye and husband, James Harsh, of Mountain View, MO; daughter, Linda Louise Weaver of Mountain View, MO; son, Dale Wayne Weaver and wife Julie, of Eminence, MO; son, Donald Laurel Weaver and wife, Elaine, of Mountain View, MO; daughter, Beverly Arleen Weaver and husband, Gordon Ray Leavines, of Acton, TX; sister, Vivian Laretta Weaver Elam; brother-in-law, LeRoy and wife, Bertie Bird, of Elizabeth, CO; two sisters-in-law, Frances Bird of Fremont, NE, and Clara Bird of Ellensburg, WA; daughter-in-law, Donna Henry Weaver, of Mountain View, MO; eighteen grandchildren: Teresa and husband, Blake Koecher, of Escondido, CA; Bryan Kelly and wife, Jennifer Beach, of Fort Worth, TX; Sabrina and husband, Matt Cornman, of Mountain View; Shandy Shay and husband, Jeff Manthey, of Salem, MO; Royce Gastineau III of Alvord, TX; Tyler, Todd, and Dylon Weaver of Mountain View, MO; Kandace Laurel Gastineau of Granbury, TX; Charles Jennings Weaver of Mountain View, MO; Mandy Lynn Hartman of West Plains, MO; Tristan and Teagan Weaver, Amanda, Andrew, and Casey Edwards of Eminence, MO; thirteeen great-grandchildren: Crystal and husband, Jeremiah Kent, of Prescott, AZ; Naighda Lee of Houston, TX;, Mika and David of Willis, TX; Whitney and husband, Jacob, of Weatherford, TX; Logan and Dakota Beach of Pecan Plantation, TX; Averi Loren Beach of Fort Worth, TX; Mason Vale Koecher of Escondido, CA; Braden and Cole Cornman of Mountain View, MO; Caden and Allison Manthey of Salem, MO; two great-great-grandsons: Traton Ryan Gilbert and J. Anthony Kent; dear friends: DawnaMae and Glen Phillips and Ronnie Reese of Mountain View, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Yarber Chapel with Rev. Oscar Cunningham officiating. Interment was in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Mountain View, MO under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, MO.  

EDITH MAY PIERCE WEBB -
Born in Oregon County, Mo. on July 23, 1888 the daughter of Tom and Ellen Pierce and spent her early childhood on a pioneer homestead in Douglas County and in Cabool, Mo.  She graduated from Birch Tree High School April 26, 1907 and was united in marriage with Walter T. Webb, a teacher, that same evening in the presence of the members of the graduating class.  To this marriage five children were born; four of whom survive. Her husband preceded her in death in 1934. She is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; four great, great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. She was baptized into the Christian faith in 1899 and has remained a devoted member of the Birch Tree Methodist Church throughout her life. She was a 67 year member of the Eastern Star Lodge and devoted her life to rearing her family and helping her husband with his work. She was well known as a friend, confidant and advisor to a generation of teachers in the Shannon County school system.  In failing health, she has for the last few years been a resident of Birch View Manor. She will be remembered forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved her, a loving mother, loyal friend, and a good citizen. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 29 at 1 pm in the Birch Tree Methodist Church with Rev. Andrew Fowler and Rev. Truman Pulliam officiating.  Burial was in Oak Forrest Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.  

IRENE GERALDINE BOULANGER WEBB -
Age 90, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2006. Services were private. Mrs. Webb was born July 15, 1915 in Sprimont, Belgium. She married MSgt. Walter D. Webb on December 8, 1945 in Brussels, Belgium. In late April 1946 they came to the United States and initially lived in Birch Tree, Missouri, and then moved to Wichita on June 19, 1946, where she lived until her death. She worked in hotels and restaurants like the Broadview, Lassen, and the Lancer's Club. She is survived by her husband of 60 plus years, Walter D. Webb, a daughter Alberta Clause of Peabody, Kansas, a brother Rene Boulanger of Residence Les Marines, Belgium, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held June 2, 2006 at 10am at the Oak Forest Cemetery with Father Robert Lambwer. Services were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Birch Tree, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

JAMES ROBERT 'BOB' WEBB -
Passed away Sunday, August 8, 1999 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield MO after an extended illness. Bob is survived by his wife Violet, daughter Margie NILSON, son James R. WEBB, Jr., sisters Wanda DUNCAN and Annalou CERETTI, brother Paul WEBB, three grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Vergie WEBB and his brother Duane 'Babe' WEBB. Born May 15, 1918, Bob was a graduate of Birch Tree High School and lived in Birch Tree most of his life. A World War II veteran, he was active in both the VFW and American Legion, and was past Commander of the Legion. He was active in the Birch Tree Volunteer Fire Department for years. He was widely acquainted, having been a traveling sales representative for POWELL's Auto Parts for many years. Bob will be missed by many friends and relatives. Services are pending.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, August 18, 1999. - CARD OF THANKS – We would like to thank the team who helped to evacuate James R. 'Bob' WEBB to the Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. We also wish to thank everyone for their phone calls, cards and acts of thoughtfulness during this time of sorrow. ~ The Family of Bob WEBB.

JESSE L. WEBB -
Passed away Monday at the St. Francis Hospital. Buried in the Oak Forest Cemetery Wednesday. His funeral was held at the Baptist church in Birch Tree Wednesday, October 24 at 1:00 p.m. with the pastor Rev. W. Dipenbrock officiating with Dr. O’Banion assisting. He leaves one sister, Docia, of the home and one brother, Sideny of St. Louis, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The Duncan Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Webb and Mrs. Opal Jones and daughter of St. Louis attended the funeral.

WALTER DON WEBB -
Age 92 - Born on September 18, 1917 in Birch Tree, Mo to parents Walter Thurman Webb and Edith Mae (Pierce) Webb. On December 8, 1945 he married Irene (Boulanger) Clause in Brussels, Belgium. She died in May of 2006. Mr. Webb graduated from Birch Tree, MO. high school in 1935 and attended SE MO. State University in Cape Girardeau graduating in 1939 with a degree in business education. He taught high school in Risco, MO from 1939 until 1941 when he went into the military and served in the Army Adjutant General Corp for 5 years during World War II. In April of 1946, Mr. Webb and his wife Irene moved to the states spending time in Birch Tree, MO and Tulsa, OK before settling in Wichita, KS on June, 19, 1946. His step- daughter, Alberta, later joined them on July 3, 1949 in Wichita. Mr. Webb worked for the Wichita Post Office for 26 years, retiring in July of 1972. He passed away Sunday January 17, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. Mr. Webb was was preceded in death by his three brothers, Victor Thomas, James Everett, Lowell Elwood (Hank), and one sister, Ruth Elizabeth Miller. He also was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Alberta Y. Clause who died in May of 2008. Mr. Webb was known by his family as a master story teller and with his sharp mind and keen memory he was able to tell remarkable stories of 'days gone by' up until his death. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, especially Diana, a loyal caregiver and a valued family friend. A military graveside service will be conducted in the near future by the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. at the Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO where his cremains will be buried in the Webb family plot alongside his wife, step-daughter, and his parents. Hillside Funeral Home East-Wichita, KS. 316-682-5575.

WINNIE FAULKENBERRY PERKINS WEBER Missouri State Representative Dist 122  04 Jul 1936 - 09 Feb 2010

Winnie Pauline Faulkenberry was born July 4, 1936 at Ellington MO, the daughter of Lilly Mae and Paul Faulkenberry, and departed this life February 9, 2010 at Eminence Missouri. She was educated in the Ellington and Eminence public schools, Southwest Missouri State University (B.S. degree in education, 1963) and University of Missouri – Columbia (M.A. degree in guidance counseling in 1966). She is a member of board of the Easter Seal Society of Missouri and a member of the Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Missouri State Teachers Association, National Education Association and Meramec Township Democratic Club. Ms. Weber served as president of the Women’s Democratic Club of the Eighth District and Vice-chairman of the Jefferson County Democratic Club of the Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1968. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1970 and re-elected in 1974, ran for the Missouri Senate in 1974 and was narrowly defeated. Was counselor in the Arnold C-6 school district until she was re-elected to the house in 1976. For the past 10 years she was the owner of Winfield’s in Eminence. She served on the education committee while in the house and one of her proudest achievements was literally punching through Truman State University in to existence. She is fondly remembered by her students from Marble Hill rural school, District #69 and Shannon County, MO. This was a happy period in her lifetime. She leaves to mourn her siblings. Virgil T., Paul Jr., Paulette and Joe and a host of nieces, nephews and old and dear friends. She faced the world each day as though it were her last. She was her own special self and the rest of us had to deal with it. She will be missed by those who loved her and those who have recall of her name. The family will receive friends and family members at Chapel Hill Mortuary and Memorial Gardens, 6300 Hwy 30, Cedar Hill, MO, 63016 at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday, 20 Feb 2010. The funeral will be conducted at 2:00 pm in the Chapel Hill chapel. Interment will follow in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens cemetery. The family will share private visitation at 10:00 am. Winnie was preceded in death by her brothers Jimmy Allen Faulkenberry of Eminence, MO and Robert Edward Faulkenberry of St. Clair, MO and also by her parents Lilly Mae and Paul Faulkenberry of Eminence MO. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the: Winnie Weber Memorial Fund, Paid to: Curators of the University of Missouri 109 Reynolds Alumni Center Columbia, MO 65211 1-800-970-9977      Source

KAYLEE JO WEBSTER -
Infant daughter of Perry Webster and Michelle Russell, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. Kaylee Jo Webster was born July 24, 2007 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Perry Louis Webster and Michelle Dawn Russell. Kaylee is survived by her parents, Perry Webster and Michelle Russell, of the home; two sisters, Hannah Rose Russell, Harrisonville, Mo. and Shyann Tyrae Logan-Webster, Reed Springs, Mo.; two brothers, Ethan James and Simon Fin Webster, both of Springfield, Mo.; maternal grandparents, James and Pamela Russell, Peculiar, Mo.; paternal grandfather, Fred Webster, Preston, Mo. and paternal grandmother, Tina Johns, Conway, Mo. Arrangements under the direction of Atkins Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Mo. (816) 380-3268. Online condolences may be made at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.com.   [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

WILSON L. WEBSTER -
Born February 3, 1850. Died June 26, 1919, in Shannon County, Missouri. He was married to Mrs. Rebecca Shannon January 3, 1919. He was converted many years ago.  July 4, 1919

Alvah J. Welsh -
Born Mar. 16, 1901 at Flat River St Francois Co MO; died Feb. 12, 1981 at Springfield Greene Co MO. He was the son of Andrew and Lula Mae Welsh. He married Myrtle Reed, Aug. 24, 1926. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Sharon Lawson, two grandchildren, Ronnie and La Shana, and one brother, Bill. He is preceded in death by both parents, two brothers and one sister. Burial at Montier Cemetery.

VIRGIL 'ART' WEST -
Born to Wesley and Vada West on December 9, 1891 in Columbus, Brown County, Indiana. He departed this life at his home near Winona, Mo. October 23, 1965 at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 14 days.  He accepted Christ in July, 1963 and lived a happy and devoted Christian life.  On December 22, 1923 he was united in marriage to Allie B. Brawley. To this union were born five sons and two daughters.  Living to mourn his passing are his wife, Allie, three sons, Lee West, Gerrold D. West, Kenneth West, all of St. Louis, two daughters, Peggy Ann Hunt of Union, Mo. and Shearon Faye Farris of St. Louis; a son and daughter of a previous marriage, Delphine Seabaugh of Palos Verdes, Calif. And Lloyd West of the State of Idaho; and also nineteen grandchildren, two brothers, Frank and Earl, three sisters, Edna McCann, Nellie Griffith of Winona, Lula Garrett of Warrenton, Oregon.  He was preceded in death by two sons, Othor Haskel and Donald C., his father and mother, one sister, Bessie West, and one brother, Ira West.  Art, as he was known to all, had lived in the vicinity of Winona for the most of his life. He was much respected and was a devoted husband and father. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.

LAVADA GOBLE WEST -
Born in Columbus IN, January 13, 1870, departed this life February 2, 1953 at the age of 83 years and 20 days. She was united in marriage to Wesley WEST, Nashville IN on July 21, 1890. To this union eight children were born. A daughter, Bessie, preceded her mother in death on October 8, 1937. Mr. and Mrs. WEST came to Missouri from Indiana with their family in a covered wagon in 1899. They lived in Young Hollow for fifty four years and just recently moved into Winona. Mrs. WEST leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Mr. Wesley WEST; three sons, Art, Ira and Earl WEST; and two daughters, Nellie COOPER and Edna MCCANN, all of the Winona vicinity. Another son, Frank WEST, lives in St. Louis MO, and a daughter of Mrs. WEST, Lula GARRETT, lives in Warrenton OR. Mrs. WEST was grandmother to twenty eight grandchildren and great grandmother to twenty nine. She united with the Methodist Church at the early age of 13 and remained a faithful follower until her Maker called her home.  Sources for this information: Shannon County Democrat. 

JAMES EDWARD WHIRRELL JR. -
Born March 24, 1987 at Peoria, Illinois. He passed away September 25, 2006, at age 19 years, 6 months, and 1 day. James was the son of James Edward Whirrell Sr. and wife Debbie of Washburn, Illinois and Therisa Louise Keeling Whirrell and Terry Brady of Summersville, MO. He leaves to mourn his passing his parents, brothers, Anthony Reuben, Dakota Jerald, and Alex of Washburn, Illinois; Heath and CJ of Birch Tree, MO; sisters, Kayla Rosemary and Santana of Washburn, Illinois; grandparents, John and Glenda Whirrell of Washburn, Illinois; Rosemary Keeling of Summersville, MO; great grandmother, Bessie Keeling of Birch View; Aunt Sheila, Shenna and Jeff and Uncle Johny, all of Illinois; Uncle Jerald and Sherrie Keeling of Eminence, MO; Uncle Jeff and Lori Keeling, Uncle Dennis and Adina Denton, all of Summersville, MO. He is also survived by a host of cousins, great uncles, aunts and friends. James is preceded in death by one sister, Jacklyn Louise Whirrell, grandfather, J.R. Keeling, great grandparents, Reuben and Fern Whirrell, Raymond and Louise Smith; and Roger Keeling. James came to Missouri to live with his mother. James loved to coon hunt, fish, watch football, play video games, joke around, and be with family and friends. James leaves behind lots of loved ones to mourn his passing. He will be sadly missed by lots of uncles, aunts and cousins, and a host of friends. Services were held Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Atchison officiating. Interment was in Buckingham Cemetery in Washburn, Illinois under the direction of Bradford Funeral Home.

DONALD KEITH WHITE -
Age 57, son of Herschel and Neoma (ANDERSON) WHITE, was born October 7, 1949 in St. Louis MO. He passed away on March 6 at his home in Houston. He was preceded in death by his father; three brothers, Kenneth, Harold, and Jerry; and one sister, Janet TAYLOR. He is survived by one son, John WHITE, of Paragould AR; his mother, Neoma WHITE of Hartshorn MO; and two sisters, Karen BATHON of Houston, and Donna SCHWEIGHAUSER of Rolla MO. Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. The body was cremated under the direction of Evans Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.

DONALD LEE WHITE -
Born April 19, 1939 at Douglas AZ to William and Della WHITE, and departed this life on October 5, 1984 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO. He is survived by his wife, Sondra; two sons, David and Bill WHITE, Mountain View MO; and his mother, Della WHITE. Funeral services for Donald Lee WHITE were held on Monday, October 8, 1984, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hiler Chapel, Willow Springs MO, with Father Jerry ESCHBACHER officiating. Burial was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Hiler Chapel.   Sources for this information: Standard News, Mountain View MO, October 17, 1984.

KENNETH LEE 'KENNY' WHITE -
Age 60, son of Hershel H. and Neoma I. Anderson White, was born Dec. 24, 1943, at St. Louis. He died March 17, 2004, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. He served in the U.S. Air Force from Dec. 27, 1960, to July 31, 1964. He served in the military reserves until Dec. 26, 1966. He was an active member of the AmVets of Houston, where he held many offices. He was preceded in death by his father; and two brothers, Gerald Ray White and Harold Vernon White. Surviving are his mother of Hartshorn; one brother, Donald White of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Karen Bathon and Janet Taylor of Houston and Donna Schweighauser of Rolla. Services were March 20 at the Bradford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with military rites was in the Rector Cemetery.

The Current Wave – June 2, 1904

Obituary….MARTHA FRANCES JOHNSON WHITWORTH -

Again the angel of death has visited our community and stole from our midst one of our oldest citizens. Mrs. Martha F. Whitworth, relict of the late L. J. Whitworth, who was well and favorably known throughout Shannon County. Deceased was born in Wisconsin February 16, 1841, and died May 11, 1904, age 63 years, two months and 25 days. She removed with her parents from Wisconsin to Missouri in the early 50s and was married to L. J. Whitworth October 11, 1858. To this union was born five children: Maleta, Mary J., William M., Sarah L. and Charles B. William died in early infancy. Maleta and Mary J. both married when quite young but passed over the dark river several years since and only Sarah L. and Charles B. remain. Mrs. Whitworth was visiting relatives at Winona at the time of her death and her sickness was unexpected and of short duration. Those who were acquainted with deceased found in her a kind and obliging neighbor; she was an affectionate  wife and an indulgent mother and although she never confessed God in the pardon of her sins, her every day walk was that of a Christian and her examples worthy of imitation. She believed strongly in the doctrines of the Baptist Church, but never untied with the order.

NOTE:  

Martha Frances Johnson (16 Feb 1841- 11 May 1904) (Parents unknown) married Louis Jackson 'Luke' Whitworth 10 Oct 1858 in Oregon Co MO. Their children were Maleta Evalina Whitworth (sometimes seen as Matilda on census reports) (m. Robert Perry Lowther); she was born 28 Apr 1859 and died in 1885 at Walnut Ridge in Lawrence Co AR; Mary 'Jane' Whitworth (m. James B. Singleton); she was born 14 Nov 1861 and died 17 Dec 1898 in Shannon County leaving her husband and infant twin sons, Lyle and Lewis Singleton; William Marvin Whitworth, born 11 May 1864, died in infancy or early childhood; Sarah Lucinda Whitworth (m. Joseph Archie Culpepper); she was born 10 Feb 1872 and died 08 Sep 1956 in Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon; and Charles Boston 'Boss' Whitworth (m. Lura Hill) was born in 1875 in Shannon Co., and died 25 Dec 1956.

U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

Name:     Lewis Whitworth

Side:     Confederate

Regiment State/Origin: Missouri

Regiment Name:      Mo. State Guard

Regiment Name Expanded:    Missouri State Guard

Film Number:    M380 roll 15