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Opal Maxine Smith
July 12, 1924 - June 01, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: from 4-8 p.m. June 03, 2002 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. June 04, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery
She is survived by her husband, Monroe Smith, by four daughters, Sharon Warden of Arnold, Paula (Mrs. Les) Gordon of Pinckneyville, IL, Resa Robinson of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Charlotte Bass of Georgetown, IN, by a son, Medwick Pfeifer of Oblong, IL, by ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, by four step-sons, by eight step-grandchildren, and by a great-step-grandson.
Before her retirement, Opal worked for the Biltwell Clothing Company. She was also a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, the Norman L Rigdon Post 5896 Ladies’ Auxillary.
Memorials may be directed to HospiceCare, Inc.
Florence Elizabeth Russell
February 18, 1911 - May 08, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 10:00 a.m. May 10, 2002 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. May 10, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Arcadia Valley Memorial Park
She is survived by a son, Ray and dear daughter-in-law, Alice Russell of Farmington, by two grandsons, Terry and wife Becky Russell and Kevin and wife Judy Russell all of Farmington, by a sister, Lee Benson and husband Arthur of Farmington, by a brother Raymond Hooss and wife Virginia of Farmington, and by four great- grandchildren, Matthew, Holly, Whitney and Logan Russell all of Farmington. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Mrs. Russell was a member of the Iron Mountain Assembly of God Church.
Memorials may be directed to the Pleasant View Assembly of God Church.
Luther C. Olive
March 23, 1925 - May 29, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 9:00 a.m. May 31, 2002 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. May 31, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Pendleton Cemetery
He is survived by his wife, Stella (Bible) Olive, by two sons, Thomas Olive and Kenny and wife Cheryl Olive, by three daughters, Velma (Mrs. Richard) Harper, Nancy (Mrs. Dennis) Crawford, and Anita (Mrs. Harold) Martin, by twelve grandchildren and two great-grandsons, all of Farmington. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Mr. Olive proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War.
He was a member of The Knights of Pythians, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Louise Lucille Naeger
January 24, 1920 - May 10, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: from 4-8 p.m. May 12, 2002 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. March 13, 2002 at St. Joseph Catholic Church
Interment: New Calvary Cemetery
She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn (Mrs. Don) Bussen, Jean (Mrs. Tom) Robinson, both of St. Louis, by three sons, Leonard Naeger of St. Louis, Donald Naeger of Pataskala, OH, and Barry Naeger of Perryville, by eighteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorials may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic School.
Betty Jean Lollar
April 20, 1930 - May 22, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. May 24, 2002 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. May 25, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Hillview Memorial Gardens
She is survived by a daughter, Janis Chatman of Farmington, a son Tim Lollar and wife Robyn of Golden, CO; by four grandchildren, Joe Chatman and wife Jill of Memphis, TN, Chris, Kara, and Kevyn Lollar of Golden, CO; by a great-granddaughter, Taylor Brachbill, and by an expected great-grandson, Jackson McHenry Chatman. Other relatives and friends also survive.
Before her retirement, Betty was the secretary for the Washington-Franklin School for 17 years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. She also served as a member of the Parkland Health Center Auxiliary and the Selective Service Board.
Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Farmington, the St. Francois County Relay for Life, or HospiceCare, Inc.
Harold William Kassabaum
September 22, 1913 - May 13, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 3:00 p.m. May 15, 2002 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. May 16, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Knights of Pythias Cemetery
He is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Harter and dear son-in-law Dale of Sedalia, MO, by four grandchildren, Michelle Jackson , Erica Hampton both of Tulsa, OK, Chad Harter of Gladstone, MO, and Marc Bradley Harter of Sedalia, MO, by three great-grandchildren, by a brother-in-law, Clifford Cromer of Grass Valley, CA, by a sister-in-law, Fern Boyer of Chalfont, PA. Nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Mr. Kassabaum worked at the St. Joe Lead Company. He was also a member of the Pendelton Masonic Lodge. He operated Kassa’s Marina from his residence in this area for many years.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the First Baptist Church of Park Hills.
Brian Henry Wade
April 15, 1968 - July 27, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. July 29, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. July 30, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Libertyville Christian Church Cemetery
He is survived by his parents Ralph and Anna (Griffith) Wade, by a brother, Bruce Wade, by a sister, Gayla (Mrs.Billy) Miller, by a niece, Danielle, by a nephew James Miller and wife Misty all of Farmington. Other relatives and friends also survive. Everyone who knew Brian loved him and he will be sadly missed.
Memorials may be directed to the Association for the Blind.
Roger Somers
June 08, 1953 - July 24, 2002
Viburnum, Missouri
Funeral Service: 1:30 p.m. July 30, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Caledonia Cemetery
Mr. Somers is survived by his family and friends at Lone Pine Home in Ironton.
Memorials may be directed to the Lone Pine Home.
William (Bill) Eugene Rector
December 06, 1955 - July 26, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 9:00 a.m. July 30, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. July 30, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Doe Run Memorial Cemetery
He is survived by his parents William (Bill) M. and Dorothy (Howell) Rector, by a son, Jason Rector and girlfriend, Becky Wright, by a daughter, Terri Strait (Rick Strait), all of Doe Run, by three brothers, Darrell L. Rector of Doe Run, James “Jim” Woodfin of Farmington, Jack L. Rector of the State of Utah, by three grandchildren, Joshua, Shayna and Holden Strait and by a granddaughter, Kylie Reshae Rector, to be born in October. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorials may be directed to the Burn Unit at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center.
Joseph Edgar Myers
March 26, 1931 - July 31, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. August 03, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. August 04, 2002 at Word of Life Church
Interment: Knob Lick Cemetery
He is survived by a son, William Myers and wife Kelly of Desloge, by a step- daughter, Becky Halpin and husband Donnie of Fredericktown, by a step-son, Larry Busha of Farmington, by a sister, Ann Ogle of Metropolis, IL, by seven grandchildren, Jessica, Tyler, and Jake Halpin and Kevin and Stephanie Myers, and Avery Busha, by three nephews, Kevin, Danny, and Jeff Ogle, by a great niece, and by four great nephews.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force
Before his retirement, Mr. Myers was a painter.
Memorials may be made to the Word of Life Church.
Dowe Jefferson Lance
May 25, 1916 - August 02, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: from 4:30-8:00 p.m. August 05, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: 11:30 a.m. August 06, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Parkview Cemetery
He is survived by his wife, Margueritte (Coffman) Lance, by a daughter, Margueritte Susan (Mrs. Fred) Green of Westford, MA, by a sister Edith Adkins of Denver, CO, by a brother, Sanford Lance of Springfield, MO, and by three grandchildren, Jeff, Anna Lisa, and Elizabeth, all of Westford, MA. Numerous relatives, colleagues, and friends also survive.
Mr. Lance attended Southeast Missouri State University, received his Law Degree from the University of Missouri and was admitted to the Missouri Bar Association in 1948. His professional career included: the law firm of Maus & Lance at Monett, Public Service Examiner for the State of Missouri, Legal Secretary to the Governor of Missouri, attorney for the Legal Department at Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Assistant Campaign Manager of “Blair for Governor of Missouri,” partner in the firm of Cook, Murphy, Lance & English, of St. Louis, and Armstrong, Teasdale, Kramer & Vaughan. He was the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, appointed by President Kennedy and served under Attorney General Bobby Kennedy, Board Member of the Police Commissioners of St. Louis County, and a member of the Law School Foundation at the University of Missouri. He served during World War II as a Lieutenant Aviator with the U.S. Navy. He was also a Fellow of the American College Trial Lawyers, a member of the American Bar Foundation, member American Bar Assn., Missouri Bar Board of Governors, Bar Association of St. Louis, the University Missouri Law Alumni, where he served as president in 1970 and received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1975, the American Arbitration Assn., the Order of Coif Club, and a 32nd degree Mason.
Memorials may be directed to the Huckstep Cardiac Center.
Geraldine Faye Huff
October 01, 1920 - July 26, 2002
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. July 28, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. July 29, 2002 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Knights of Pythias Cemetery
She is survived by four sons, Roy Thomas Horton and wife Joyce of St. Louis, Dennis Horton of St. Louis, Daniel Horton and wife Mary of Benton, IL and James Horton and wife Joni of Denver, CO, and by ten grandchildren and many great- grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends also survive.
Mrs. Huff worked at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center as a Nurses Aid for many years.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
