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Catherine Mary Boyd
(August 28, 1956 - December 9, 2015)
U.S. Veteran
Catherine Mary Boyd, age 59, of Mano, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in her home.
She was born August 28, 1956, in Albany, New York, the daughter of Timothy and Carmen (LaPierre) Leary.
On March 5, 1977, in Ridgeland, South Carolina, she was united in marriage to Dennis Arthur Boyd, who preceded her in death on September 26, 2015.
Also preceding her in death was one sister, Donna Goergen.
Surviving are her parents Timothy and Carmen Leary of Palm Bay, Florida; two daughters, Amber Boullē and her husband Eric of Palm Bay, Florida, and Jenna Etienne and her husband Steve of Mano, Missouri; one brother, Timothy Leary Jr. and his wife Ophelia of Bowling Green, Kentucky; one sister, Gail Williams Leary and her partner Shana of Palm Bay, Florida; six grandchildren, Hayley, Meghan and William Boullē of Palm Bay, Florida and Makenzie Jade Boyd and Emma Catherine and Gracie Faye Etienne all of Cassville, Missouri, and best friend and brother-in-law, Frank Goergen.
Catherine attended elementary school in Nassau, New York, graduating high school in East Green Bush, New York.
After graduating she joined the US Army from 1975 until 1978.
She worked as a kitchen supervisor in the military and in different restaurants through the years.
She loved motorcycle riding, camping, sight-seeing especially touring Indian Caves, and just being outdoors.
She was also an avid crafter and artist.
Burial with military honors will be at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in the Missouri Veterans cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri.
FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141
Bradley Paul Arazmus
(August 21, 1963 - December 11, 2015)
Bradley Paul Arazmus, age 52, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015, in his home.
He was born August 21, 1963, in Elmhurst, Illinois the son of Don and Joan “Allgaier” Arazmus, who survive of Marionville, Missouri.
Also surviving are two sisters, Ginny Meo of DeKalb, Illinois and Lisa Tenut and her husband Steve of Ottawa, Illinois; a niece, Christine Hofmann and her husband Matt; a nephew, Joe Meo; four great niece and nephews, Mackenzie, Carter and Trent and Drake Hofmann; two uncles, James Allgaier of Cassville, Missouri and Donald Allgaier and his wife Flora of Lisle, Illinois; two aunts, Doris Johnson and her husband Frank of Springfield, Missouri and Ann Allgaier of Wausau, Wisconsin and several cousins.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents and two brothers, Steven and Larry.
Bradley grew up and received his education in Illinois, where he graduated from high school.
In 1991, he moved to Cassville to make his home.
He had been employed at various places and enjoyed repairing automobiles.
He was a member of Blessing Heights Worship Center, Cassville, where he volunteered much of his time, mowing and other odd jobs for the church.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in Blessing Heights Worship Center, Cassville, Missouri.
Pastor Brad Hudson will conduct the services.
A memorial service will also be held in Illinois for his many friends and family after the Christmas holidays.
Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville.
FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141
Jerry David Harris
(April 10, 1943 - December 18, 2015)
U.S. Veteran
Service information only.
Services with Masonic Rites and Military Honors for Jerry David Harris, age 72, of Shell Knob will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 23, 2015, in Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob.
The family will receive from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday in Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob.
Fohn Funeral Home
Shell Knob, Missouri
417-858-3151
Emory Melton
(Died December 26, 2015)
U.S. Veteran
Former Republican State Senator Emory Melton, attorney, historian, author, father and friend passed away at the age of 92 in the early morning on Saturday, December 26, 2015 in his home.
A 24-year veteran of the Missouri State Senate, Emory was a well-known and respected member of the Barry County community who will be deeply missed.
His wisdom, stories and legacy will live on for decades to come for the people who knew and loved him.
Emory Melton was born in McDowell, Barry County, on June 20, 1923.
He was a life-long resident of Barry County and served his community in countless ways over the years.
Emory had two siblings, Amy and Bill, and grew up with his father heavily involved in the political realm of Barry County.
His father served on the county commission as well as being elected its presiding judge.
By the time he was seven, Emory decided he wanted to be a politician, and after getting the advice that politicians are usually lawyers, he decided that was what he was going to be.
Emory attended school at a variety of one-room schoolhouses before going on to Verona High School where he graduated in 1940.
Emory’s work ethic was seen through his drive to finish his education, first high school, and then he went on to college.
He worked his way through college at Monett Jr. College and Southwest Missouri State in Springfield.
During his college time in Springfield, he delivered newspapers daily, morning and evening editions.
After college, Emory hitchhiked his way to Columbia where he was admitted into the University of Missouri’s law school.
Sweeping floors, working the hospital’s kitchen and sleeping in boiler rooms were part of Emory’s journey to graduate with his law degree, which he did in December 1944. There were only two graduates that year, Emory Melton and Quentin Haden from Ava, Missouri.
Then, in 1945, he was drafted into the United States Army.
After completing basic training at Camp Robinson in Arkansas, he was sent to Texas where he went to the criminal investigation school.
Emory took part in conducting investigations near Tokyo on everything from murder to espionage until he was discharged in 1946.
After serving in the military, Emory moved back to Barry County where he married
his wife, Jean Sanders Melton on June 19, 1949, in Shell Knob, Missouri.
Together, Emory and Jean had two sons, Stanley and Russell.
They also began two businesses: Litho Printers and the Barry County Advertiser, both of which are still in operation over fifty years later.
Emory was also owner of the Crane Chronicle/Stone County Republican newspaper and an ownership partner in the Barry County Abstract Company and former owner of the Cassville Republican newspaper.
The Meltons were married
for 60 years before her death in March 2010.
Emory practiced law in Barry County throughout his career.
He became well-known and respected as an attorney, but also as a historian and friend to many.
From 1947 to 1951 Emory served as the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney. From 1973 to January 1997, Emory served as the Missouri State Senator for the 29th District.
During his time at the Capitol, he became known for his diligence to his position and the citizens he represented.
While the pieces of legislation he sponsored during that time were few, he was well known for reading all bills considered by the Missouri Senate.
The bills Emory did introduce were always for the public good and bypassed traditional partisan politics.
While Emory was a well-respected attorney, politician and businessman, his love of history, particularly Barry County’s history, was evidenced through all of the years he spent researching and recording county history.
His hand penned two books, “The First 150 Years in Cassville, Missouri” and “Hanged by the Neck Until Dead.”
For decades, Emory was the go-to man for anything pertaining to the history of Barry County.
It was a commonly accepted fact that Emory had forgotten more history than most of us would ever know.
That love of history spilled over into his skill as a storyteller.
Anyone having a meeting with Emory knew to plan to be there at least twice as long to sit and hear him tell stories full of facts, wit and humor.
His stories would grace the ears of anyone willing to listen, being better for the experience and laughter shared.
Emory was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville, Lions Club of Cassville, a Masons member and many other civic and state organizations.
He was a life long member and leader in the Republican party of Barry County and the State of Missouri.
Emory was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, brother, Bill, sister, Amy, and son, Russell.
He is survived by his son, Stanley Melton, and Stan’s wife, Cindy, of Fremont Hills, south of Springfield, and step-grandsons, Taylor and Nelson Paul Sparks.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cassville.
Services will be held on Tuesday, December 29, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Cassville under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home with Rev. Leland May presiding assisted by Pastor James Weaver.
The Bob Cantwell Gospel group will provide music and eulogies will be presented by Don Cupps and Judge Robert S. Wiley.
Contributions may be made to Barry County Museum, The Historical Society or Russ Melton Scholarship Fund in memory of Emory.
FOHN FUNERAL HOME
Cassville, Missouri
417-847-2141
Ellen Louise Doherty
(December 1, 1986 - September 8, 2016)
Ellen Louise Doherty, age 29, of Diamond, Missouri, passed away Thursday September 8, 2016 in her home.
She was born December 1, 1986 in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of James and Molly Beth (Harshbarger) Doherty.
She was preceded in death by her mother and one daughter, Mary Beth.
Surviving are her father, James Doherty and his wife Debbie of Springfield, Missouri; one son Chevy Cowles of the home; one daughter Madison Cowles of the home; a brother, James Doherty and his wife Salley of Ozark, Missouri; a sister, Hollie Carson of Joplin, Missouri; one nephew, James Douglas Doherty and a niece, Hannah Carson.
Ellen received her education in Wheaton where she graduated from high school.
She was a certified nurse assistant at Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center and was in the process of starting her degree in nursing.
She was a huge St. Louis Blues Hockey fan and St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Her children were her greatest joy in life.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in Wheaton at the United Methodist Church under direction of McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton. Reverend John Henry will conduct the services.
Burial will be in Muncie Chapel cemetery, Wheaton.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday in McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton.
Contributions may be made to the fund for her children.
McQUEEN FUNERAL HOME
Wheaton, Missouri
417-652-7268
