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Dorothy E. Mercer
Dorothy E. Mercer of Sullivan, Missouri passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2001 at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Mercer was born on March 22, 1909 in Sullivan to the late James and Barbara (Miller) West. After being raised in Sullivan, she remained a lifelong resident of the community. On November 17, 1928 she was united in marriage to Clifford Mercer in Sullivan. In addition to serving her family as a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Dorothy worked for over 25 years in shoe factories, primarily the International Shoe Company in Sullivan. She took loving care of her husband, Clifford, for over 12 years while he was confined to a wheelchair. He preceded her in death in 1973. As a young woman, Dorothy was baptized through the ministry of a Pentecostal church. She found pleasure in embroidering and visiting with friends. She will be remembered and cherished as an especially loving mother and grandmother who always had a smile for everyone.
She is survived by one daughter, Helen Hunter-Roussin and husband, Harold of Sullivan; three grandchildren, Richard Witt and wife, Patsy of Springfield, Missouri, Kathy Mercer and Mark Mercer and wife, Kim, all of the state of Minnesota; one nephew, Lonnie West and wife, Alice of Bourbon, Missouri; two special friends, Uldene Cassidy and the Roy Nye family; other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Mercer, one brother, Harold West, and several half-brothers and half-sisters.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2001 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Harry Pryor officiating. Private interment was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Yvonne M. Kendrick
Yvonne M. Kendrick of Sullivan, Missouri passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2001 at the age of 65 years.
Mrs. Kendrick was born on March 13, 1936 in Ogdensburg, New York to the late Harold and Viola (LaFirst) Fitzpatrick. She was raised in New York, and resided there until moving to Sullivan in 1970. Yvonne worked as a certified medical technician for over twenty years at the Sullivan Hospital, and then later for approximately twelve years at the Sullivan Nursing Center. She was a very active and faithful member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Sullivan. Yvonne also found pleasure in reading, working crossword puzzles, watching NASCAR racing, and collecting stuffed animals along with other nicknacks. She will be remembered and cherished as a loving and generous person who, in the words of one of her sons, was “next to a saint.”
She is survived by three sons, Robert Kendrick, Jr. of Villa Ridge, Missouri, Shawn Kendrick of Long Beach, California, and Dennis Kendrick of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother, Harold LaFirst and wife, Marian of Ogdensburg, New York; three grandchildren, Alexandria Kendrick of St. Clair, Missouri and Derrick and Anthony Kendrick of Long Beach, California; other relatives, and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Sullivan with Reverend Father Theodore Brunnert officiating. Interment was in the St. Anthony Parish Cemetery. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Russell F. Sanders
Russell F. Sanders of Sullivan, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at the age of 61 years.
Mr. Sanders was born on December 9, 1939 in Potosi, Missouri to the late Elmer Francis and Dorothy M. (Rodgers) Sanders. As a young man, he moved with his family to St. Louis County, and later to the Sullivan area in 1976. Russell worked as a truck driver for over forty years. On October 5, 1991 he was united in marriage to Helen (Pratt) Neeley at the Grace United Methodist Church in Sullivan, where he was a member. Russell found pleasure in hunting, gardening, riding motorcycles, working on trucks, and his dogs. He was a man who will be lovingly remembered and cherished as a “gentle giant.”
He is survived by his wife, Helen Sanders of Sullivan; two sons, Rusty Sanders and wife, Nancy of Washington, Missouri and Rob Sanders and wife, Janet of Leasburg, Missouri; one stepson, Bobby Maue and wife, Debra of Jefferson City, Missouri; one stepdaughter, Linda Pohlman and husband, Cletus of Rockaway Beach, Missouri; five brothers, Les Sanders of Cuba, Missouri, Robert Sanders of Page, Arizona, Kenneth Sanders and wife, Sue of Fenton, Missouri, Tom Sanders and wife, Trudy of Monmouth, Illinois, and Jack Sanders and wife, Margie of Stanton, Missouri; three sisters, Ruth Shaw and husband, Bob of Kirkwood, Missouri, Rose Adams and husband, Mel of Owensville, Missouri, and Mabel Ann Cuneio and husband, Jack of Sullivan; three grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2001 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Reverend Michael Hannah officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery.
Nellie E. Sites
Nellie E. Sites of Sullivan, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at the age of 91 years.
Nellie was born November 30, 1910 at Stanton, Missouri to the late Joseph and Emma (Myers) Short. On October 18, 1930 she was married to Herbert Arthur Sites in Union, Missouri. Nellie accepted Christ as her Saviour and was a long time member of First Assembly of God in Sullivan. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, June Sites of Tucson, Arizona; one grandson, Douglas Sites and wife, Cindy, of Tucson; one granddaughter, Debbie Flattery and husband, Reverend George Flattery, of Battle Creek, Michigan; five great-grandchildren, Charity and Jonathan Sites of Tucson, and Christina, Rebecca, and George Flattery IV of Battle Creek; two sisters, Mary Alice Short and Hallie DeClue; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Along with her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Art Sites, one son, Reverend Robert Sites, one daughter, Nancy Faye Sites, and one granddaughter, Diane Sites.
Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2002 from Hassebroek Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Gary Oglesby officiating. Interment was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of the Hassebroek Funeral Home.
Rosemary A. Graddy
Rosemary A. Graddy of Bourbon, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at the age of 74 years.
Mrs. Graddy was born on October 24, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Patrick and Catherine (Hartle) Foley. She was raised in Chicago, later moved to St. Louis, and eventually settled in Bourbon in 1953. On December 1, 1956 Rosemary was united in marriage to Cecil A. Graddy in Hernando, Mississippi. During her adult years, she primarily served her family as a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. Rosemary was a longtime member of the First Assembly of God in Bourbon. She found pleasure in baking, sewing, and crocheting. For many years she was known for baking wedding cakes and other “all occasion” items. Rosemary will be lovingly remembered and cherished as a God-fearing woman who was very patient and easygoing.
She is survived by her husband, Cecil Graddy of Bourbon; one son, James Madison and wife, Trisha of Bourbon; five daughters, Barbara Ivey and husband, James of Kernersville, North Carolina, Darlene Parker and husband, John of Bourbon, Roseanne Shepherd and husband, Wendell of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Linda Chick and husband, James of Bowling Green, Missouri, and Angel Monda and husband, Ron of Cuba, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Graddy was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Graddy, and one grandson, Doug Parker.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2001 from the First Assembly of God in Bourbon with Pastor Harold Harrison officiating. Interment was in Lea Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the Children’s Ministries of the First Assembly of God in Bourbon in memory of Mrs. Rosemary Graddy. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Chapel of Bourbon.
Valerie J. Adams
Valerie Jean Adams of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 23, 2001 at the age of 46 years.
Valerie was born on November 28, 1954 in Alton, Illinois to Raymond and Marion (Brown) Kline. She was raised in Sullivan and later graduated from Sullivan High School in 1972. She furthered her education and received two years training in business school. On December 8, 1973 she was married to Richard Thomas Adams in Sullivan and to this union three children were born. Val had a kindred spirit with all whom she came in contact. She was vivacious and out spoken and would endear people to her. Her courage through her illness was a testimony in faith and she in turn would be a comfort to others. Her children were her life. She supported them in all of their school and sports endeavors. Her grandchildren were also the light of her life. Wherever she went one could count on her to describe in detail the recent events of Skye and Carter. Val was a lifetime member of the Sullivan Sports Boosters and could be found in attendance at the majority of sporting events at school. She was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and Sunday School.
She is survived by her husband Tom, two sons, Richard Adams and wife, Julie of Sullivan, Sean Adams and wife, Joni of Springfield, Missouri, one daughter, Romney Adams of Springfield, Missouri, two grandchildren, Skye Dion and Carter Jacob Adams, her parents, Ray and Marion Kline of Sullivan, one brother, Dr. Guy Kline of Osage Beach, Missouri, three sisters, Mary Anne Kline of Bellingham, Washington, Lorri Kline Columbia, Missouri, and Jennifer Kline of Sullivan, her grandmother, Lillian Brown of Sullivan, and mother-in-law, Lenora Adams of Bourbon, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday from Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan with interment in Oddfellows Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30 until 9 p.m. on Sunday at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. The family strongly desires that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Temple Baptist Youth Missions.
Brenda Hilliard Babilon
Brenda (Hilliard) Babilon of Leasburg, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at the age of 34 years.
Brenda was born on November 13, 1966 in Sullivan, Missouri to William Russell and Thelma Jean (Yarbrough) Hilliard. She was raised in Sullivan, graduated from Sullivan High School, and continued to be a lifelong resident of the Sullivan area. While still attending high school, Brenda went to work as a waitress for the Golden Corral Restaurant. She was employed there for approximately three years. Later, she served as a secretary at Four Rivers Home Care Equipment for five years. Brenda enjoyed swimming, and especially riding motorcycles. She will be cherished and remembered as a very big-hearted person who found pleasure in helping others.
She is survived by her parents, Russell and Jean Hilliard of Sullivan; Special friend, Bobby Volz of Leasburg, Missouri; three brothers, Bill and Donald Hilliard, both of Sullivan, and Kenneth Hilliard and wife, Hope, of Bourbon, Missouri; one sister, Thelma Locey and husband, Harold, of Durant, Oklahoma; a dear friend, Barbie Black of Sullivan; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2001 from Faith Assembly of God in Sullivan with Pastor Dan Martin officiating. Interment was in Reedville Cemetery. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Edna Helms Lambing
Edna Helms Lambing of Branson, Missouri formerly of Sullivan/Bourbon area, passed away Friday, August 24, 2001 at the age of 89 years.
Edna was born May 14, 1912 to the parents of Barbara “Annie” Tutterrow Garner Helms and Thomas Helms. She was born and grew up in rural Franklin County, Missouri, near an area called Cave Springs. Her memories of growing up on a farm surrounded by a loving extended family, including her grandmother, Sarah Riche Helms, was the fabric of many of a bedtime story for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Edna’s ambitions for her life pushed her to complete high school and pass the exam to receive a teaching certificate in 1930. She had the distinction of teaching for 2 years in the one-room schoolhouse. There she was paid extra for undertaking the task of lighting and keeping a fire stoked in the school’s single wood stove. Her teaching days, with her life surrounded by children would set the model for the rest of her life. In her life, she happily would undertake the role of mother, grandmother, nanny, foster mother; she was a pair of loving hands and heart ready for any child.
Her teaching days ended with her marriage to Michael F. Lambing on April 2, 1932. She often said she met Mike Lambing at church and she thought he was strange because he stared at her all through church and came down from St. Louis with her “alcoholic” cousin.” However, he managed to charm her and from early on in their courtship she knew he was the one she wanted to marry. After their marriage the young couple moved to Mike’s family home in St. Louis County and began their family. The young family survived the depression era in St. Louis by working together with the neighbors to share food, aided by the federal government through the nearby WPA project at the River Des Peres. During this time Edna made a brush with fame which she would talk about for the rest of her life. A very young Victor Mature, who later became a well-known actor, was a clerk she knew at a local grocery store.
In the early nineteen forties Edna, Mike, and their growing family would move back to rural Franklin County on a farm they purchased. The home they made there would ever after be referred too simply as “the farm.” Also during this time period Edna would lose her oldest son Donald in 1945 of a weakened heart. However, she and Mike worked on their family into the 1950’s when the youngest of their children, Thelma Kay was born. Mike and Edna had eight children in all; they are in order of their birth, Mary Ann Whitecotton, Donald Lambing, Richard Lambing, Jerry Lambing, Joseph Lambing, Vernon Lambing, David, “Mickey” Lambing, and Thelma Kay Beckett. They would also later open their home to 8 foster children, 3 of those children, Shirley, Judy, and Julia Grisham have continued throughout their life to remain a part of the Lambing family.
As the children grew up and began families of their own, Edna began a second career as a cook. She cooked for various restaurants and even had her own restaurant. The Bourbon Main Street Café. Later she would work as head cook at the Bourbon School. She and Mike would also become the caretakers at the Salvation Army’s Camp Mihaska. The camp was the perfect place for their growing army of grandchildren to romp, explore, and learn about nature. Many a grandkid’s heart shipped a beat when he or she heard they were going to spend the day at Grandma and Grandpa Lambing’s.
In the mid-nineteen seventies Mike and Edna retired and moved to Rockaway Beach, Missouri to be near their youngest daughter, Kay. Both worked occasional, part-time jobs including Edna’s long term situation as a babysitter for a young family where she earned the title nanny, a title she relished to the end of her days. Edna continued to cook, garden, read, and enjoy the company of her family. Only when Mike’s health deteriorated did they give up their home and move to be closer to their daughter. Mike died in December of 1994. Edna spent her remaining years close to her daughter and was often visited by her family. He life was one surrounded by love, laughter, friendship, and always good food.
She is survived by five sons, Richard Lambing of Sullivan, Jerry and David Lambing of Phoenix, Arizona, Joseph Lambing of Bourbon and Vernon Lambing of Hermann, Missouri, two daughters, Mary Ann Whitecotton of House Springs, Missouri and Kay Beckett of Branson, one brother, Walter Helms of Sullivan, two sisters, Ollie Kline of Sullivan, and Beulah Edwards of Manchester, Missouri. She is also survived by 90 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
A mass of Christian Burial was conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 27, 2001 from St. Anthony Catholic Church in Sullivan with Rev. Father Ted Brunnert officiating. Interment was in Oddfellows Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home.
