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Albert B. Johnson
Albert B. Johnson of Bourbon, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at the age of 86 years.
Mr. Johnson was born on May 21, 1914 in Webster Groves, Missouri to the late Lester and Olga Johnson. He was raised in the St. Louis area, where he also lived the majority of his life. On June 25, 1935 he was joined in marriage to Pansy Epple at St. Louis City Hall, and to this union five children were born. On April 28, 1943 Mr. Johnson enlisted in the United States Navy, and proceeded to honorably serve his country during World War II. He supported his family for a time as a painter, and then as a plumber. His primary work, however, was done at the Monsanto Chemical Company as a chemical operator. After twenty-five years there, he retired. In August of 1999 Albert and Pansy moved to Bourbon, Missouri. Albert enjoyed hunting, bowling, traveling, and held a special love for fishing. He participated in the Lion’s Club, served on the Valley Park Library Board, and was a longtime member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Valley Park, Missouri. He was a man who was especially sensitive to the needs of others, and would go to great lengths to spare others from suffering or pain.
He is survived by his wife, Pansy Johnson, of Bourbon; two sons, Robert Johnson and wife, Cheryl, of Bourbon and Eric Johnson and wife, Sherry, of Potosi, Missouri; two daughters, Aline Bell and husband, John, of Salem, Missouri and Patricia Rodgers of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Herb Johnson, of St. Ann, Missouri; one sister, Arlene Baker, of Maplewood, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ann Geckler.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2000 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Sullivan with Reverend Father Theodore Brunnert officiating. Interment was at Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens in St. Louis, Missouri. If desired, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Mr. Albert Johnson. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.
Jeffery G. Phelps
Jeffery G. Phelps of Bourbon, Missouri passed away Monday, May 29, 2000 at the age of 43 years.
Jeff, as he was known by his family and friends, was born August 3, 1956 at Ironton, Missouri. He was raised and lived with his family in the Bellgrade area until 1964 when the family moved to Bourbon. Jeff later graduated in 1974 from Bourbon High School. On August 5, 1977 he was married to Donna Tucker at Bourbon and they were blessed with three children. Jeff was employed by Weaver Steel Company and was a member of Ironworkers Local #396 for the last eleven years. Jeff found enjoyment in being on the river with his boat and the company of his many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Donna, one son, Jeffery Phelps, two daughters, Jessica Lynn and Stacy Lynn Phelps all of Bourbon, his parents, Dwain and Nelda (Midgett) Phelps of Bourbon, his father and mother-in-law, Don and Emma Tucker, of Lebanon, Missouri, grandmother, Hazel Midgett of Potosi, two brothers, Dwain Phelps, Jr., and Keith Phelps, and wife, Vicki all of Bourbon, two sisters, Sally Phelps and Nancy Massie and husband, Bob all of Bourbon, additional brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Leticia Tucker, Rissa and Bryan Root and Cynthya Wood, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor John Orton officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery.
Wilburn Bates
Bill Bates of Edgar Springs, Missouri passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2000 at the age of 84 years.
Mr. Bates was born on December 13, 1915 near Heber Springs, Arkansas to the late Wesley and Sadie Bates. At the age of seven years, he moved with his family to an area between Naylor and Doniphan, Missouri where he was raised and helped work on the family farm. On December 28, 1935 he was married to Goldie Wilburn at Naylor, Missouri, and to this union four children were born. Bill had worked in the W.P.A. at Naylor, and later Waynesville, Missouri, and had also participated in the construction of Fort Leonard Wood. He later moved to the St. Louis area where he worked in a foundary for a time. Bill’s longest employment was at Saint Peter’s Cemetery as a foreman, which spanned more than twenty-three years. Upon his retirement from the cemetery, he and Goldie made their home near Edgar Springs. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church of Edgar Springs, and in his younger years enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Goldie of Edgar Springs, Missouri; one son, Ken Bates and wife, Jackie of St. Charles, Missouri; one daughter, Cathern Murphy and husband, Roger of Sullivan; three sisters, Marie Andors of Herculaneum, Missouri, Dottie McGee of Centerville, Missouri, and Irene Roberts of San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by two sons, Lee and Bobby Bates, two brothers, Odis and Leonard Bates, and three sisters, Lena Rigdon, Lucille Stephans, and Dorothy DeMariano.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Bob Medlock officiating. Interment was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. If desired, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Bill Bates.
Bertha Isgrig
Bertha Isgrig of Bourbon passed away on Monday, June 5, 2000 at the age of 90 years.
Mrs. Isgrig was born on February 26, 1910 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to the late Dock and Elsie (McGowan) Lieuallen. At a young age, Bertha and her family moved to Hollister, Missouri where she was raised. On November 15, 1941 she was married to Glen Isgrig in Harrison, Arkansas, and to this union one son was born. The newlyweds then moved to Bourbon, Missouri where Bertha has lived the remaining years of her life. Her primary vocation has been that of a devoted wife, loving mother, and homemaker. She especially enjoyed taking care of her home, and also found fulfillment as a very active member of the Sullivan Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over forty years. Those who knew her best describe Bertha as a quiet, gentle woman who treated others with much kindness and consideration.
She is survived by one son, Stanley Isgrig, and his fiancee, Debra Parnell, of Bourbon; four sisters, Virginia Petett of Kansas City, Missouri, Cledia Mattox of Sullivan, Vera Ramsey of Batesville, Mississippi, and Louise Anderson of Ozark, Missouri; five step-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Bertha was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Lieuallen, and one sister, Letha Chrestman.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Mr. Gerald Goff officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Sullivan Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in memory of Mrs. Bertha Isgrig.
Melba Neff
Melba Mae Neff of Bourbon passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at the age of 80 years.
Mrs. Neff was born on January 28, 1920 in Hawkeye, Kansas to the late Clement Horace and Una Iona (Clawson) Range. At an early age Melba and her family moved to Katy, Texas where she was raised. On May 28, 1941 she was joined in marriage to Zelmer Neff at Potosi, Missouri, and to this union three children were born. In the late 1950s Melba and her family moved to the Bourbon area. In addition to serving as a homemaker, she helped support her family by working at area factories. After approximately ten years at Paramount Headwear of Bourbon, she retired. She enjoyed arts, crafts, and crossword puzzles, but took special pleasure in all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those who knew her best describe Melba as a very loving, caring woman who was good to everyone.
She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Neff of Bourbon and Larry Neff of Sullivan; one daughter, Jackie Funkhouser and husband, Gary of Bourbon; one brother, Edgar Range and wife, Velma of Walnut Shade, Missouri; one sister, Estella Tucker of Bunker, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Maurice and Riley Range, and one sister, Lila Boyster.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Alva Enloe officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery.
Laverne Gildehaus
LaVerne B. Gildehaus of Sullivan passed away on Friday, June 9, 2000 at the age of 71 years.
Ms. Gildehaus was born on September 23, 1928 in Jennings, Missouri to Irene Matilda (Terry) Blanton and the late Orville Louis Blanton, Sr. As a young girl, she and her family moved to the Sullivan area where she was raised and continued to live most of her life. LaVerne’s primary vocation was that of a commercial artist at Cordes Printing in St. Louis for many years. She also worked in sales for a number of years as well as for area newspapers such as the Tri-County News and the St. Clair Chronicle. LaVerne was a diehard wrestling and roller derby fan, and enjoyed all sports in general. She was a loving mother and grandmother who possessed a keen sense of humor and at times could be quite feisty. Since 1993 she has been a member of the Faith Assembly of God in Sullivan.
She is survived by two sons, Arthur Richard Austin and wife, Adelfa of Angeles City, Philippines and Kevin Michael Gildehaus and wife, Monica of Redding, California; one daughter, Joan Woodruff and husband, Paul of Sullivan; her mother, Irene Blanton of Sullivan; one brother, Orville Blanton, Jr. and wife, Sue of Sullivan; one sister, Cheralynn Grace “Chickie” Pinnell of Sullivan; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Wesley Blanton.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2000 from the Faith Assembly of God in Sullivan with Pastor Dan Martin officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association in memory of Ms. LaVerne Gildehaus. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Wil Gambill
Garnet Wilton Gambill of Rockford, Illinois, formerly of Sullivan, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2000 at the age of 66 years.
“Wil,” as he was fondly known by many, was born on June 10, 1934 in Corning, Arkansas to the late Orban Alfred and Bonnie Lee (Purvis) Gambill. He was raised in Corning, and, following high school, was employed by the General Motors plant in St. Louis for several years. “Wil” then enlisted in the United States Army through which he honorably served his country for nine years, having attained Sergeant E-5 classification in the Military Police Unit. On May 4, 1962 he was united in marriage to Esther Louise Cunic in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1973 “Wil” and his family moved to Sullivan. In 1986 he moved back to the St. Louis area, where he served as the caretaker of the Centenary Methodist Church for nearly ten years. In 1995 “Wil” semi-retired in Rockford, Illinois. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed collecting antique miniature cars, travelling, and watching football. Those who knew him best describe “Wil” as very giving and supportive toward all of his family and his many friends.
Mr. Gambill is survived by two sons, Gregory Gambill of Sullivan and Todd Gambill and wife, Sharon of St. Louis; three daughters, Jennifer Brozovich and husband, George of Sullivan, Jeanette Lahmann and husband, Chester of Ocala, Florida and Kimberly Gambill of Sullivan; a close friend and companion, June Purvis of Rockford, Illinois; one sister, Gale Shrum and husband, James of Lonedell, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mr. Gambill was preceded in death by his parents, Orban and Bonnie (Purvis) Gambill, and his wife, Esther (Cunic) Gambill.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2000 from the Chapel of the Hassebroek Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Chester Lahmann, Jr. and Pastor Michael Tooley officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Lonedell, Missouri. Visitation for “Wil” Gambill was from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2000 at the Hassebroek Funeral Home, 301 Sappington Bridge Road, Sullivan, Missouri.
Nola Irene Turnipseed
Nola Irene Turnipseed of Sullivan, Missouri died Tuesday evening, June 13, 2000 at the Woodland Manor Nursing Home, Arnold, Missouri, where she had been a resident for the past several years.
Mrs. Turnipseed was born on April 30, 1915 in Barber, Arkansas to the late Seth and Pearl (Taylor) Barker. She was married to Lynn Turnipseed, Sr., at Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Nola was active in the Sullivan community for many years. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Sullivan and a member in good standing of the Sullivan Chapter #105 Order of the Eastern Star. In earlier years, Nola was also an active Cub Scout Den Mother.
Mrs. Turnipseed is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Cech and husband Elmer of Ely, Iowa, two sons, Lynn Turnipseed, Jr., and Arthur Turnipseed and wife Mary all of St. Louis, Missouri, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Along with her husband, Nola was preceded in death by two brothers, Basil and Marshal Barker and three sisters, Zeulah Wade, Stella Neely and Lola Barker.
Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Rev. Gary Sutter officiating. Entombment was in I.O.O.F. Mausoleum, Sullivan, Missouri.
James D. Eads
James D. Eads of Sullivan passed away on Monday, July 10, 2000 at the age of 64 years.
Mr. Eads was born on September 15, 1935 in St. James, Missouri to the late Arthur Roy and Mary Ruth (Pate) Eads. He was raised in Cuba, Missouri and graduated from the Cuba High School. Soon after graduation he was drafted into the United States Army, through which he honorably served his country for a two year term. Mr. Eads then went to work in the shipping and receiving department of Lever Brothers in St. Louis. He remained a faithful employee there for over 32 years until his retirement. In July of 1974 he was joined in marriage to Susan Rhoads, and to this union one son was born. In 1994 he moved to Sullivan. Mr. Eads was a serious history buff who could make history “come alive” as he discussed it with others. He especially enjoyed reading about the Civil War and World War II. He also took pleasure in aviation, cold beer, and in gathering with family and friends around the piano and singing all night long. He was an admirable father, and a man with a keen sense of humor. Of him the following has been said: “There wasn’t a more entertaining man alive,” and “he had a way of lighting up the room when he entered it.”
He is survived by one son, James K. Eads and wife, Dawn of Sullivan; one sister, Loretta Scott of Sullivan; three grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Eads was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Eads, Reverend John Eads, and Arthur Eads; and one sister, Eleanor Eads.
Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Scott Perry officiating. Interment was in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri with military honors. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. James D. Eads.
Helen Ruble
Helen Ruble of Sullivan passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Ruble was born on June 25, 1921 in Sullivan to the late George and Ellen (Simmons) Fowler. She was raised in Sullivan and graduated from the Sullivan High School. Following graduation, she taught for one year at the Green Branch School, which was located south of Sullivan. On May 25, 1942 she was joined in marriage to Glen E. Ruble, Sr. in Sullivan, and to this union two children were born. Mrs. Ruble then worked for several years at the Japan, Missouri location of the old Midwest Shoe Company. Her primary vocation throughout her adult life, however, was that of serving as a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a diligent homemaker. Her life revolved around her family and her church. She was a faithful, longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Sullivan. She was quite active in the Women’s Auxilliary at First Baptist Church, and also served as a den mother for the local Cub Scouts. She found pleasure as well in gardening, growing flowers, and watching her grandchildren’s ball games. In the words of her family, she was “wonderful,” “caring,” “sentimental,” and “a great mother-in-law.”
She is survived by one son, Glen Ruble, Jr. and wife, Janice of Sullivan; one daughter, Glenda Denson and husband, Don of Sullivan; one brother, Calvin Fowler and wife, Norma of Union, Missouri; two sisters, Corene Ruble and husband, Marshall of Annapolis, Missouri and June King of Sullivan; five grandchildren, Steve Hathman and wife, Bo, Stacey James and husband, Larry (L.J.), Jerry Rohrer and wife, Marsha, Jeffery Rohrer and wife, Sandy, and Angela (Ruble) Sites and husband, William, nineteen great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Two of the grandchildren, Steve Hathman and Stacey James, were raised by Mrs. Ruble and her late husband, Glen Ruble, Sr.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2000 from the First Baptist Church in Sullivan with Pastor Ted Hurley and Chaplain Larry Allison officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Sullivan in memory of Mrs. Helen Ruble.
