OBITUARIES: McDonald County Press

McDONALD COUNTY — Ramona Ann Fare June 26, 1943-March 12, 2012

Ramona Ann Fare, 68, of Granby, Mo., died Monday, March 12, 2012, at her home following a one-year illness. She was born June 26, 1943, in Goodman, Mo., to James Emanuel and Dorothy L. (Friend) Miller.

Mrs. Fare was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Neosho High School, 1961; Crowder College LPN program 1st Class, 1969; Ozark Bible Institute, 1974, with a diploma in Bible and Teaching Certi cate; and Crowder College ADN program, 1990. She worked and put herself through the education processes. She worked 29 years at the former Sale Hospital in Neosho, and 13 years at St. Johnís Hospital in Joplin as a Home Health RN. She provided a home for her parents until their deaths. She was a board member of Newton County Senior Citizens Center, and a member of SilverMoon Full Gospel Church.

Ramona and Rufus James ìJimî Fare were married Aug. 10, 1989, in Shawnee Missions, Kan. He survives.

Additional survivors include two children, Paula Louise Holmes and Lester Donald Fare and wife, Nels; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dave Miller and wife, Judy, Wayne Miller, and Gary Miller and wife, Gloria; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, James Raymond Fare.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Silver Moon Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Phil Barber and the Rev. Daniel Taylor ofciating. Burial will follow in New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, Mo.

Friends may call at the funeral home in Neosho from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, where the family will receive friends from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Moon Full Gospel Assembly of God Missions (South America/Equador) or Ozark Bible (OBI) Scholarship Fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66, Neosho, MO 64850.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.

Barbara Ann Martin April 17, 1947-March 7, 2012

Barbara Ann Martin, 64, of Anderson, Mo., was called to heaven with her loving family by her side Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at her residence.

Barbara began her earthly journey in Lanagan, Mo., on April 17, 1947, born to the late Lee Gale and Ida Belle (Pope) Thompson. She lived most of her life in Anderson, Mo. Barbara married the love of her life, Haskell Martin, on Feb. 8, 1964, in Anderson, Mo., and to this union two children were born. She was part owner and operated Southwest Aviation and Manufacturing LLC in Southwest City, Mo., for 12 years. Barbara was a faithful member of the Exciting Living Word Fellowship Church in Anderson, Mo. She loved to minister to people and share the word ofGod. Barbara was very proud of her family and loved them dearly, she cherished time spent with her family and grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Haskell Martin of the home; two children, Gayla Ann Clay and husband, Craig, of Anderson, Mo.; Craig Alan Martin and wife, Tammie, of Southwest City, Mo.; a sister Margie Emery and husband, Walter, of Raymore, Mo.; a brother, Thomas Murphy and wife, Ann, of Anderson, Mo.; three grandchildren, Chase Alan Martin, Jonathan Aaron Martin and Julie Ann Clay; along with many other family, friends and neighbors who will dearly miss Barbara and her kind, gentle spirit.

Funeral service for Barbara Martin was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the Exciting Living Word Fellowship Church in Anderson, Mo. Burial followed in the Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson, Mo.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Exciting Living Word Fellowship Church in Anderson, Mo. The family received friends at that time.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at our website, www.walker-dowd.com.

Arrangements were under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home, of Anderson, Mo.

Trenton Wayne McCool Nov. 29, 1966-March 11, 2012

Trenton Wayne McCool, 45, of Pineville, Mo., was called to heaven Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark.

Trenton was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on Nov. 29, 1966, to Kennethand Anna (Lewis) McCool. He lived most of his life in Pineville, Mo. Trenton graduated from McDonald County High School in 1984. He worked for the Mc-Donald County Sheriffís Of ce, Barry County Sheriffís Of ce, Cassville Police Department, Washburn Police Department, and as a Utility Locator for Arkups in Arkansas and SM&P in Joplin, Mo. Trenton enjoyed hunting, shing, horses and leather crafting.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth McCool, on Oct. 7, 2006.

Trenton is survived by his mother, Anna McCool ofPineville; his two daughters, Kiera Cummings and husband, Stephan, of Anderson, Mo., and Chayleigh McCool of Pineville, Mo.i; a sister, June Hilton and husband, Verlys, of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; two grandchildren, Kylie Batson and Kaylee Cummings; along with many other family, friends and neighbors who will dearly miss Trenton.

Graveside funeral service for Trenton McCool will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Wardlaw Cemetery in Avoca, Ark. The Rev. Jamey Cope will of ciate.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson, Mo. The family will receive friends at this time.

Memorial contributions may be given in loving memory of Trenton to the family to be used according to their wishes.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at our website, www.walker-dowd.com.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home, of Anderson, Mo.

Hazel Irene Chandler Aug. 28, 1920-March 12, 2012

Ms. Hazel Irene Chandler, 91, of Anderson, Mo., departed this life Monday evening, March 12, 2012, at Medicalodge Care Center in Neosho, Mo., after months of declining health.

Hazel entered this life Aug. 28, 1920, in Anderson, Mo., born to the union of James Thomas and Rosa (Blackburn) Chandler. She was a lifelong resident of Anderson, Mo., and resided on the family farm her entire 91 years of life. She was a farmer throughout her life, spending most of her time as an egg producer. She enjoyed caring for her cats, working crossword puzzles, and listening to Adrian Rogers on the radio. She attended the Banner Church of the Nazarene in Anderson, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sevenbrothers, Clyde, Claud, Arthur, Earl, Elbert, Loren and Lewis; and four sisters, Beulah, Una, Elsie and Tressie.

Hazel is survived by eight nieces, Debbie Brower of Anderson, Mo., Brenda Thomas of Anderson, Mo., Cheryl Chandler of Wichita, Kan., Linda Haibon of Anderson, Mo., Madeline Hall of Goodman, Mo., Patsy Holmes of Gravette, Ark., Betty Tucker of Ft. Scott, Kan., and Joy Armstrong of Grove, Okla.; six nephews, Stanley Chandler of Wichita, Kan., David Lee Chandler of Neosho, Mo., Jimmie Rogers of Anderson, Mo., Richard Bergen of Goodman, Mo., Dennis Bergen of Anderson, Mo. and Don Ed May eld of Carthage, Mo.; several great nieces and nephews; as well as her caretaker, Cora Lea Born of Goodman, Mo.

Funeral service for Ms. Chandler will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Banner Church of the Nazarene in Anderson, Mo., with Pastors Dennis Bergen, Bill Hess and David Tucker of ciating. Burial will follow in the Banner Cemetery. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Rick Hall, Earl Rogers, Ronnie Rogers, John Rogers, Jeff Bergen and Jimmy Tucker. J.B. Jones and Robert Born will be serving as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

John Ellis Smith June, 27, 1939-March 9, 2012

Mr. John Ellis Smith, 72, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Anderson, Mo., departed this life Friday, March 9, 2012, at his home after months of declining health.

John entered this life June 27, 1939, in Anderson, Mo., born to the late Edgar William and Edith (Luellen) Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Anderson, Mo., and was a graduate of Anderson High School. On Dec. 19, 1959, he was united in marriage to Wilma Jean Sutton, and to this union two sons were born. He and Wilma lovingly raised their family in Anderson, Mo. John farmed for 30 years and due to health concerns, he and Wilma sold the farm in 2008 and moved to Wichita, Kan. John was a member of the Buffalo Creek Baptist Church near Tiff City, Mo.

John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Wilma Jean Smith of the home; two sons, Johnny Smith of Wichita, Kan., and Ronnie Smith and wife, Pam, of Joplin, Mo.; ve grandchildren; ve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carrie Black of Pryor, Okla., and Faye Gideon of Joplin, Mo.; three brothers, Henry Smith and Leslie Smith, both of Anderson, Mo., and Tom Smith of Joplin, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service for Mr. Smith was 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes with Bro. Jared Proctor of ciating. Burial followed in the Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers were Randy Sutton, Alex Sutton, Andy Paulston, David Holloway, Bryce Holloway and Gene Smith. The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Wanda Smith Aug. 30, 1943-March 5, 2012

Wanda Smith, 68, of Anderson, Mo., died Monday, March 5, 2012, at her home. She was born Aug. 30, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Logan Franklin Abel and Willie Leah (Anderson) Abel.

Wanda was a lifelong resident of McDonald County and worked as a machinist at Crowder Industries in Neosho, Mo.

She is survived by her husband, Herman Clovis Smith of the home; her children, William C. Smith of Seneca, Mo., Gerald L. Smith of Springeld, Mo., Georgiana Long of Anderson, Mo., Sandy R. Davis of Chino Hills, Cailf., and Joseph Smith of Goodman, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Abel of Alva, Okla., and Cal Abel of Roy, Utah; and a sister, Judy Bright of San Antonio, Texas.

A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson, Mo.

Arrangements were under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.

Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.

Alva Dean Ford Jan. 31, 1940-March 7, 2012

Alva Dean Ford, 72, of Pineville, Mo., died Wednesday, March 7, at his home. He was born Jan. 31, 1940, to Thomas Edward Ford and Dolly Branscum Ford. He graduated from Rocky Comfort High School,served in the US Air Force and was a mechanic operator in the oil elds. He was a Pentecostal and is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Dena Ford, and one brother, Charles Ford.

He is survived by his wife, Jerri Sue Ford of the home; two sons, Todd Ford of Wright, Wyo., andMark Ford of Pineville, Mo.; a daughter, Kathie Zornes of Pineville, Mo.; two brothers, Eugene and James Ford, both of Gar eld, Ark.; two sisters, Virginia Fletcher of Lockwood, Mo., and Dolly Yockey of Pea Ridge, Ark.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Service was at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012, at New Life Church in Pea Ridge, Ark., with Richard Burress of ciating. Burial was at Union Cemetery in Stella, Mo. Arrangements were by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.netLavonne Jeannette Fickel Aug. 28, 1929-March 9, 2012

Lavonne Jeannette Fickel, 82, of Jay, Okla., was called to her heavenly home Friday, March 9, 2012, at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Lavonne was born in Oshkosh, Wis., on Aug. 28, 1929, to the late William and Edna (Beighley) Stilson. She married the love of her life, Jason E. Fickel Sr., on May 24, 1947, in Medford, Wis., and to this union six children were born. Due to an illness, Lavonne moved from Southwest City, Mo., to Jay, Okla., six years ago to be with family. She was a homemaker, enjoying cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and herhusband, Jason E. Fickel Sr. on Feb. 29, 1996.

Lavonne is survived by her two sons, Jason E. Fickel Jr. and Maurice Fickel, both of Anderson, Mo.; four daughters, Judy Kemp of Athens, Wis., Jeannie Ames, Rosemary Black and Edith Dean, all of Jay, Okla.; six sisters and one brother, all of the state of Washington; 23 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; along with many other family, friends and neighbors who will dearly miss Lavonne and her loving kind ways.

Graveside funeral service for Lavonne Fickel was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, Mo. Chaplain Larry Hendren of ciated.

Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Walker-Dowd Funeral Home Chapel in Anderson, Mo. The family received friends at that time.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at our website, www.walker-dowd.com.

Arrangements were under the personal care of Walker-Dowd Funeral Home, of Anderson, Mo.

Carolyn Sue Driver April 1, 1947-March 11, 2012

Mrs. Carolyn Sue Driver, 64, of Jay, Okla., formerly of Noel, Mo., departed this life Sunday morning, March 11, 2012, at her home after a brief illness.

Carolyn entered this life April 1, 1947, in Tulsa, Okla., one of 15 children born to the late Earl Lloyd and Georgie (Allen) Henson. Her formative years were spent in Tulsa, Okla. On Dec. 26, 1962, in Joplin, Mo., she was united in marriage to Freddy Burl Driver, and to this union two sons were born. She and Freddy resided in Tulsa, Okla., until moving to McDonald County, Mo., in 1997. Besides being a devoted homemaker, Carolyn also worked a few years in the eld of nursing. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, and spending time visiting with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and ve siblings.

Carolyn is survived by her two sons, Burl Driver and Harold Driver and wife, Jennifer, all of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren, Cathleen Driver, Brian Driver, Nickalette Driver and Rachael Driver; four sisters, Pat, Kathy, Jackie and Pam; ve brothers, Jimmy, Floyd, I.G., Roger and Gary; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Graveside funeral service for Mrs. Driver was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the New Bethel Cemetery in Anderson, Mo., with Bro. Cecil Hall of ciating. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers were Harold Driver, Carl Gawith, Joe Gawith, Wayne Driver, Brian Driver and Jim Jackson. The family received friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.

Shirley Ann Edwards Dec. 25, 1947-March 5, 2012

Shirley Ann Edwards, 64, of Goodman, Mo., departed her life Monday, March 5, 2012, at Mercy Medical Hospital in Rogers, Ark.

Shirley entered this life Dec. 25,1947, in Emporia, Kan., born to the union of Ralph and Iva Dean (Johnson) Ramey. She was raised in Neodesha, Kan.

On Oct. 7, 1966, in Chanute, Kan., she was united in marriage to William R. Edwards.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Ramey; a son, Anthony Dale Edwards; a sister, Pat Ramey; and a bother, Edward Ramey.

Shirley is survived by her husband, William Edwards of the home; her children, Melissa Nalley and spouse, Mike, of Goodman, Mo., and Danny Edwards of Goodman, Mo.; ve grandchildren, Alisha Carroll, Ashley Nalley, Anthony Nalley, Jason Edwards and Breanna Edwards; one great-grandchild, Colt Carroll (her little man); her mother, Iva Dean Ramey of Independence, Kan.; and siblings, Mary Bowen of Independence, Kan., Lois Allen of Dearing, Kan., Greg Ramey of Parsons, Kan., and Tom Ramey of Independence, Kan.

Services for Shirley Edwards were 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012, at the Christ Church located at 1001 W Elm St., Neodesha, Kan.

Bill Smith Dec. 2, 1929-March 12, 2012

Bill Smith, 82, of Tulsa, Okla., passed away March 12, 2012, at his home.

Bill Smith was born Dec. 2, 1929, in Tahlequah, Okla., the youngest of seven children of Elsie and Will Smith. He has one surviving brother, Wallace Smith (96) of Mulvane, Kan.

It was depressed years. The family moved often starting in Tiff City, Mo., in 1937. Bill attended Anderson Schools and graduated from Mount Vernon High School. He learned to make high quality furniture in Industrial Arts Class. While in Tiff City, he became acquainted with the Brokaw family who lived up over the hill.

In 1949 as he prepared to go into the Army, Bill came down with Polio. Later in 1951 he returned to Tiff City and again met that pretty red-haired Dorothy Brokaw. They were married in 1952 and lived in Tulsa for 34 years, where he worked for Amerada Hess Oil Co in the printing department.

Bill and Dorothy had two children, Becki (Rebecca Louise) and Wayne (William Wayne). He was blessed with six grandchildren, Carl Flood, Melissa Flood, Lesly Flood, Jeptha Smith, Mallie McDaniel, and Josiah Smith, and three great-grandchildren.

Bill retired from Amerada Hess and they moved to the farm at Tiff City to care for Dorothyís parents in 1984. Dorothy passed in 1994. Her parents were also gone, and Bill was alone for ve years.

Bill and Vi were married in 1999. She had been alone for 12 years. Vi moved to the farm with him. Bill and Vi had known each other for 45+ years, since Dorothy and Vi went to Nursing School together in 1949 in Tulsa.

Bill was a very hard worker; never idle. He reset more than 200 fence posts by himself. He had an antique John Deere 60 that he prized. It was his symbol of hard work. His rst granddaughter, Melissa, wanted to be a help on the farm. She drove the tractor into the front of the freezer house knocking out the door and wall. She also ran a big wheel off the tractor on the side of the hill which she was mowing, and a few other incidents.

Most of all, Bill was a Christian man. He and Vi were active in Buffalo Creek Baptist Church the 11 years since it was established. Sundays and Wednesdays they were there. Bill helped during the construction: He installed most of the door knobs in the church, and helped provide for the steeple.

Bill and Vi moved back to Viís house in Tulsa in August 2010 where Bill lost his battle with Alzheimerís and Cervical Spinal Stenosis.

Bill loved his children and Viís children too. They all loved to go to the farm for holidays and Bill really enjoyed their visits.

Bill enjoyed the farm and prized his antique tractor. It still runs (when itís not in repair) and is still in the family with his grandson, Jeptha Smith.

Thanks for coming and caring. We will drive past the farm home on the way to the nal resting place at Council House Cemetery.

Funeral service for Mr. Bill Smith will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Buffalo Creek Baptist Church in Tiff City, Mo. Burial will follow in the Council House Cemetery west of Tiff City. The family received friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Wednesday March 14, 2012, in the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Mo.