MARY HATTIE ALTIS
My Mother, Contributed by: Carol Boykin
Mary Hattie Isabell Sigman, daughter of the late Lafayette Marcus Sigman and Ellen Elizabeth Volner was born
on March 13, 1907,
she departed this life on March 5, 1971 in the Texas County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness her age being
64 years.
For the past 15 years she has been employed by the Cabool Shoe Company. She will be sadly missed by her family
and friends.
On May 31, 1926 she was united in marriage to Israel Altis and to this union four children were born; Benny
Altis, Torrence, Calif., Bill, Rt. 1, Cabool, Aileen Brauer,
Sedalia, Mo., and Carol Boykin, Cabool. On April 26, 1960 she was preceded in death by her companion of 34 years.
Also preceding her were a grandchild, two brothers,
and one sister. Besides her four children she leaves one sister, Settie Essman, St. Louis, Mo., three brothers,
Lawrence Sigman, Elk Creek, Dewey Sigman, Bakersfield,
Calif., and Marcus Sigman, Ajo, Arizona. Also 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives
and friends.
Many years ago she professed her faith in the Lord and at the time of her departure she was a member of Cabool
Church of the Brethren.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday in Cabool Brethren Church with Rev. Bill Miller officiating. Burial
was in Cabool Cemetery under direction of Elliott-Gentry.
LAST RITES HELD FOR ISRAEL ALTIS, 64
My Dad, Contributed by: Carol Boykin
Israel Altis, son of Michael and Margaret Altis, was born in or near Cabool, Mo., on January 29, 1896, and departed this life April 26, 1960, at the age of 64 years,
2 months and 28 days. With the exception of short intervals he spent his entire life in the Cabool community. He was a veteran of World War I.
On May 31, 1926, he was united in marriage to Hattie Sigman. To this union were born four children Carol Ann of the home, Mrs. Aileen Brauer of Sedalia, Mo., William
Eugene of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Benny Nathan of Parkville, Mo. Besides these loved ones he leaves to mourn his passing two brothers and one sister; Fred of San
Diego, Calif., Chris of Windsor, Mo., and Mrs. Lydia Street of San Diego, Calif., nine grand children and a large number of other relatives and friends. He was preceded
in death by one grand daughter in 1957.
Israel was baptized in July 1938, and has been a member of the Church of the Brethren since that time.
Memorial services were held in the Church of the Brethren with Rev. Lee Kendall officiating. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery with Elliott Gentry Funeral home in charge.
MICHAEL ALTIS
My paternal grandfather, Contributed by: Carol Boykin
Michel Altis, son of Christopher and Telethon Altis, was born in Franklin county, Virginia, September 16, 1863, departed this live December 14, 1940.
He was married to Miss Margaret Altis and came to Missouri about 57 years ago.
To this union were born four sons and four daughters. One son and one daughter preceding him in death. Those surviving are as follows:
Mrs. Laura Pippen of Cabool, Mo.; Christopher Altis of Sedalia, Mo; Mrs. Effie Riddle of Denver, Colo; Israel Altis of Washington; Mrs. Lydia Street of California;
Fred Altis of Washington.
Besides the many other relatives and friends mourn his departure. Funeral at the Elliott Funeral Home by Rev. E.F. Maness, Monday, 2:30 p.m.
Burial at Greenwood cemetery.
MRS ALTIS DIED SATURDAY
My paternal grandmother whose maiden name was also Altis, Contributed by: Carol Boykin
Margaret Altis Passes Away at Age of 75 Years
Mrs. Margaret Altis, 75, passed away at her home near Cabool Saturday, Aug. 10.
Deceased was born March 14, 1860, in the state of Virginia, and was married to Mike Altis December, 1880. To this union eight children were born, six of whom are living.
She leaves to mourn her departure three sons and three daughters: Mrs. Laura Pippen, Mrs. Lydia Street and Israel Altis of Cabool, Chris Altis of Sedalia, Mrs. Effie
Riddle of Denver, Colo., and Fred Altis of Kansas City; 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, one brother and two sisters
Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member. Rev. A.W. Adkins was in charge of the services.
Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery.
ELSIE ALTIS
Elsie Isabella Sigman, daughter of George and Melvina Boles Sigman, was born in Howell County near Willow Springs, Oct. 31, 1882 and departed this life June 28,
1971, making her earthly span of life 88 years seven months and 28 days.
She had been a resident of the Kabul Nursing Home, Cabool. On September 1, 1901, near Cabool, she was united in marriage to Addison Altis.
To this union eight children were born. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death.
As a young woman she united with the Hamilton Creek Baptist Church, later moving her membership to the New Hope Baptist Church, Solo and then to the First Baptist
Church, Houston.
Survivors include six children, Esther Lilly, Blanche Mueller, Fern Fogg, Ernest Altis all of Houston, Beulah Thieman of Higginsville, Mo., Arvil Altis, Solo, 12
grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Louis Potts and Stella Rust, Cabool; Mrs. Mayme Harmon Huntington,
Calif. and Mabel Stouse, Houston, Mo.; Fred Sigman, Elk Creek and Bob and Homer Sigman of California.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Houston, the Rev. John E. Mathews and the Rev. Ervin Morton officiating.
Burial was in Pinelawn Cemetery under the direction of the Evans-Elliott Funeral Home.
Contributed by: Carol Boykin
CHRIS C. ALTIS
-My uncle was born and raised in Texas County, and moved away, Contributed by: Carol Boykin
Chris C. Altis, 80, 320 North Main, Windsor, died at 3:29 a.m. Saturday at the Windsor Community Hospital.
He was born in Cabool, July 27, 1885, son of the late Michael and Margaret S. Altis. He was married to Bessie Thornsberry, Sept. 10, 1910, in Sedalia.
She preceded him death, June 24, 1959.
He was a retired painter from the MKT shops. He resided in Sedalia until 15 years ago when he retired and moved to Windsor.
He was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Wright Altis, Kansas city, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Liddie)
Furnell, Route 2; a sister, Mrs. Lydia Mae Street, San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Fred Altis, San Diego, Calif; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Gillespie funeral Home with the Rev. W.P. Arnold officiating.
Ed Woodrel will sing "In the Garden" and "Rock of Ages" accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Keith Maynard.
Pallbearers will be William Altis, Lee Boykin, Jerry Brauer, Joe Brauer, Winfred Cook and J.H. Green.
Burial will be in Sedalia Memorial Garden. The body is at the Gillespie Funeral Home.
OPAL P. ALTIS, 84
Opal Paualine (Skyles) Altis was born August 21, 1921 near Cabool, Missouri, in the Shady Grove community, the daughter of Alva Monroe and Pearl Drusilla (Butts)
Skyles. She departed this life on March 16, 2006 at Kabul Nursing Home, Cabool, at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 23 days.
Opal grew up in the Shady Grove area and attended the Shady Grove School through the eighth grade. She then attended Cabool High School, graduating in 1940.
She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She joined Hamilton Creek Church and then transferred to Providence Freewill Baptist Church, where she held the position
of secretary for several years. Her membership still remains at Providence.
Opal worked for Dan Altis in the domestic field before and after graduating school. She also worked for Roscoe Altis in the same line of work. She then went to work
for Mrs. Potter as a waitress in the Potter Cafe in Cabool. In later years she worked at Crosslands Restaurant and Byron's Market. She also worked on the
farm alongside Roscoe.
On September 12, 1944 she was united in marriage to Roscoe Cecil Altis, and to this union one child was born, Virginia Lee; also to this union were three stepchildren,
Nolan, Juanita and Dale Altis. Roscoe and Opal celebrated their 60th year anniversary on September 12, 2004.
Opal belonged to the Shady Grove WPFA, where she held several offices. She enjoyed quilting and entered her quilts at the fair, taking first place on most of her work.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roscoe; three sisters; two brothers; a grandson, James Dale Elliott; and two stepsons, Nolan and Dale Altis.
She leaves to mourn her death, her daughter, Virginia and husband Al Ladd of Ozark, Missouri; two grandsons, Scott and wife Marie Elliott of Cabool and J. C.
Elliott of Springfield, Missouri, Victor Biege of Houston, Texas, who was like a grandson; six great grandchildren, Samantha, Patrick, and Perry Elliott of West
Plains, Missouri, and Rebecca, Cecil and Michael Dale Elliott of Cabool; a step-daughter,Juanita and husband Jonnie Henderson of South Carolina; a stepdaughter-in-law, Anne
Altis of Mtn. Grove, Missouri; four step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; two brothers, Richard and wife Kay Skyles of Mansfield, Missouri, and Robert Lee
and wife of Lexington, Kentucky; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all those that knew her.
Services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2006, at Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Chapel with Rev. Duane Crewse officiating. Burial was in Providence Cemetery under
the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell
Alma Mae (Ross) Altis
19 October 1896 - 03 June 1917
Daughter of William & Sarah (Fielden) Ross
It is with a sorrowing heart and deepest sympathy for the heart stricken husband and children that we announce the death of Mrs. Alma Altis, who departed her life from this world June 3, 1917, being at the time of her death 20 years, 7 months and 15 days old. She was married to Dan H. Altis in Kansas City, April 10, 1911, but came to Cabool and made their home after a two weeks visit in Okla. To this union was born 3 children of which all are living (Lavern "Vern") age 5, Roscoe age 3 and Ralph age 1. She gave her life to God when she was seventeen years old and then united with the Hamilton Creek Missionary Baptist church and has been a true and noble child to her dear master. It is hard to understand why she should be called away from us so sudden yet we know God doeth every thing well. Her father preceeded her to that great beyond only a short time ago. She leaves a husband, three children, a mother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest in the Jarrett cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Taylor of Licking. Weep not dear husband for the father will come when you will meet her in that beautiful home on high.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
Daniel Henry Altis
10 July 1885 - 05 September 1970
Husband of Alma Mae Ross
Dan Henry Altis was born in Redwood, Roanoke County, Virginia, July 10, 1885, and died at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Missouri, September 5, 1970, having attained the age of 85 years, 1 month and 25 days. He was the fifth of 11 children born to Samuel and Harriett Altis and moved with his family to a homestead north of Cabool, Missouri, when four months old. Dan was married to Alma Ross April 10, 1911. She died six years later, June 3, 1917. He married Mabel Ninetta Gitt June 12, 1919. She also preceded him in death February 23, 1969. He was well known in the Cabool area where he was a farmer. For many years he also operated the Midway Store on Hamilton Creek north of Cabool. He was active in county politics and served many years on the Morris Township board. Dan professed a saving faith in Jesus Christ as a young man and joined the Hamilton Creek Church. November 2, 1930, he became a charter member of the Providence Free Will Baptist Church, was ordained to the deacon board and served his church faithfully in the capacity until his death.
Two sons preceded him in death in childhood, leaving three sons" Vern and Roscoe of Cabool, and Clifford of Independence, Missouri; and one daughter, Doris Altis of Independence, Missouri, to survive him. Also surviving are six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, two sisters, May Crossland and Ada Schoers, both of Cabool, three brothers, Willard and Paul of Cabool and Ezra of Columbia, Mo., and many firends. Services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Providence Free Will Baptist Church, with Rev. Ezra Butts, Ramey Gass and Don Ratterree officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
William Laverne Altis
Feb 3, 1912 - May 14, 1999
Son of Dan and Alma Ross Altis
Husband of Hazel Rust
William Laverne Altis, 87, son of Dan and Alma Ross Altis, was born Feb 3, 1912, near Cabool. He died May 14, 1999, at the Kabul Nursing Home. He married Hazel Rust. They had two children and worked in a country store owned by his father. Mr. Altis drove a milk and feed truck for several years. Later the Altis' moved to a farm near Simmons, where he was a dairy farmer for many years. He later raised beef cattle. About five years ago, he moved to Pineview Heights in Cabool. He was active most of his life in the Providence Free-will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by wife of 56 years in 1988, a son, Eddie in 1986, his parents and one brother. Surviving are one daughter, Ethel Cole of Houston; one brother, Roscoe Altis of Cabool; a half brother, Clifford Altis of Kansas City; a half sister, Doris Altis of Kansas City; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren, one great great granddaughter and a step-great great grandson. Services were May 18 at the Providence Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Adkison and the Rev. Robert Adkison officiating. Burial was in the Providence Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home of Cabool.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
Hazel Agnes Altis
Oct. 19, 1988 - March 27, 1914
Daughter of John R. and Daisy Traughber Rust
Wife of Lavern William Altis
Hazel Agnes Altis, 74, Cabool, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988, at home following a long illness. She was born March 27, 1914, to John R. and Daisy Traughber Rust. She grew up on a farm in Hamilton Creek and attended Freely Give School. On July 15, 1932, she married Lavern William Altis. They operated a dairy and raised two children on that same farm during their 56 years of marriage. Mrs. Altis was an active member of Providence Free Will Baptist Church. Some of her hobbies included quilting and a love for flowers which was shown through her years as a member of the Houston Garden Club.
Surviving are her husband, Vern, of the home, Rt. 2, Cabool; a daughter, Ethel Lou Cole of Houston; a brother, Doyle Rust of Mountain Grove; two sisters, Georgia Wilson of Paso Robles, Calif., and Edna Coats of Bado; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Earl Edward; three brothers and a sister. Services were Saturday in Providence Free Will Baptist church with the Rev. Duane Crewse officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
Earl Edward Altis
Son of Vern & Hazel (Rust) Altis
March 14, 1933 - April 12, 1986
Husband of Judy Jean Shrewsbury
Earl Edward Altis, 53, was born near Bado, March 14, 1933, and died April 12, 1986, at St. John's Regional Health
Center in Springfield, following a short illness. He received his bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri State
University 1961, his master's degree from the University of Denver in 1964 and an advanced studies certificate
in 1974. From 1951 until the present time, he served young people through his work in various school, colleges
and libraries in Missouri and Oklahoma. He was currently teaching at the Houston Middle School.
On May 26, 1979, at Nashville, Tenn., he was united in marriage to Judy Jean Shrewsbury. The couple had one son.
After being ordained to the ministry in 1963, he remained very active in the Free Will Baptist denomination. He
served as pastor, assistant pastor and youth advisor in churches in Missouri and Colorado. He helped to organize
the church training services in Missouri and served as the editor of the Free Will Baptist Gem.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Altis and son, Daniel of Cabool; his parents, Vern and Hazel Altis of Cabool; and
a sister, Ethel Lou Cole of Houston. Services were Tuesday, April 15, in the Providence Free Will Baptist Church
with the Rev. Rolla Smith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry
of Cabool.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
Roscoe Cecil Altis
16 December 1913 - 30 Mar 2005
Roscoe Cecil Altis was born December 16, 1913, north of Cabool in Texas County, Missouri, and departed this life March 30, 2005, at 9:02 a.m. in his home at the age of 91 years, three months, 14 days with his wife and daughter by his bedside. Roscoe was the second son of D. H. "Dan" and Alma (Ross) Altis. His mother passed away when he was very young. He was then raised by his stepmother, Mable (Gitt) Altis. Roscoe came to know Christ at an early age. As a youth he walked to Oak Grove Church to attend services. When he became older he joined Hamilton Creek Church. When his father founded and established Providence Free Will Baptist Church in 1934, he transferred his membership to it. He was the last charter member and church trustee. He served numerous times as superintendent. He attended regularly until the past few years, and saw that his family attended also. His membership remained there at the time of his passing. Roscoe attended a little one-room school. Though never finishing grade school, he could figure math with the best of them. Roscoe spent his youth working in his dad's store and on the farm. Farming was all he knew, having large dairy herds and in later years transferring over to beef cattle. Even in his 80's he was still in the hay fields and caring for beef cattle. Only in the last year had he slowed down, but not stopped. He worked hard all his life and was successful at it. On September 12, 1944, he was united in marriage to Opal Skyles. To this union one child was born, Virginia Lee. He and Opal celebrated 60 years together last year. In a previous marriage he had three children, Nolan Cecil, Juanita, and Dale Gene Altis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother; two sons, Nolan and Dale; one grandson, Dale Elliott; and two brothers, Vern and Ralph. He is survived by his wife, Opal of the home; their daughter, Virginia Ladd and husband Al of Ozark, Missouri; his daughter, Juanita Henderson and husband Johnny of Surf Side Beach, South Carolina; a daughter-in-law, Ann Altis of Mtn. Grove, Missouri; six grandchildren, Scott Elliott and wife Marie of Cabool, J. C. Elliott of Springfield, Missouri, Tami Jo Brantley and husband Joe of Springfield, Mike Henderson and wife Cindy of Alpharetta, Georgia, Danny Altis and wife Brenda of Marshfield, Missouri and David Altis and wife Sherri of Mtn. Grove; twelve great grandchildren; Victor Biega, who was like a grandson to Roscoe; his half brother, Clifford Altis and wife Rutha of Kansas City; a half sister, Doris Altis of Kansas City; and other family members. Roscoe was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a friend to everyone who knew him, giving a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services were held April 2, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at Elliott-Gentry-Carder Chapel. Officiating was Pastor Don Ratterree. Music was by Barbara Tate and a solo by Michael Altis, "In the Garden." The pallbearers were Don "Pee Wee" Heathman, Brian Elliott, Steve Skyles, Jeff Clay, Merle Dixon, and Al Ladd. Honorary bearers were Rudy Grice and Richard Skyles. Burial was in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool. - Cabool Enterprise
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
Ralph H. Altis
Son of Alma (Ross) & Daniel Altis
20 June 1916 - 02 December 1918
Dec 5, 1918 - Ralph Altis Killed
Little Ralph Altis the three year old son of Dan and Alma Altis died Monday Dec. 2, at 2:30 p.m. from injuries
received by a door falling upon him. The funeral services were held Tuesday at Hamilton Creek church Rev. Raines
officiating.
The accident that caused his death occured Sunday afternoon. He was playing in the yard and it is supposed attempted
to open the heavy door of the smoke house which was hanging by one light hinge, the door falling on him knocking
him to the ground unconscious. Mr. Altis was in the house and hearing the noise of the falling door rushed out
and found his little body pinned beneath. He was quickly taken to the house and a physician called and tender loving
hands did all they could to keep him here.
Little Ralph seemed to belong to the other world as Sunday school and church were places of attraction to him.
He was the pride of Hamilton Creek Sunday school being so eager to learn. His mother died 18 months ago. His father
and brothers, Roscoe and Laverne ages 5 and 7, survive him. The father, who has been so faithful in caring for
these three little children since the mother's death has the sympathy of the entire community.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell / Submitted by: Kerma Breedlove
Skelt Allen Altis
Dec 29, 1938
Last Rites For Skelt Allen Altis
Skelt Allen Altis was born June 26, 1891 and departed this life on December 24, 1938 at he (the) age of forty-seven
years, six months and two days. He was reared in
the Hamilton Creek vicinity and spent the most of his life in Texas county.
Mr. Altis was united in marriage September 29, 1917 to Melva Inman and to this union was born two sons Audra
and Delmar of Cabool and a daughter, Melva Wauneta, the
daughter having passed away September 13, 1922.
Shortly after the entrance of the United States into the World War he answered the call of his country and
served in Battery A, 342nd Field Artillery and participated in
the occupation of Toul Sector and in the St. Mihiel and Meuse Argonne offensives.Skelt was a member in good standing
in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, having served about 18 months foreign service.
He was hospitalized in Veterans Facility, Memphis, Tenn., September 6 to November 14 this year, where he
underwent an operation for ruptured appendix.
He came home from the hospital with a diagnosis of high blood pressure and salivated. "Themercurial poisoning",
from record, was acquired while in hospital in Memphis.
Mr. Altis leaves to mourn his departure, his mother, Mrs. Matilda Altis, two sons, Audra and Delmar, and
a sister Mrs. Clarence Wood, all of Cabool and two brothers Daniel
Altis of Seappoos, Oregon and Lawrence Altis of Gresham, Oregon, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. F. Maness at the Baptist church at 1:30 Monday afternoon, December
26, 1938.
Military services were conducted at the Altis cemetery by his comrades. Burial under direction of the Elliott Funeral
Home.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends for the deeds and words of sympathy extended us
during the illness and death of our beloved father, son and brother.
Audra Altis
Delmar Altis
Matilda Altis
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wood and family
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Leathy Isabell (Coats) Archer
December 6th, 1866 - Mar 26, 1945
Wife of William Berry Archer
Leathy Isabell Coats, daughter of William and Rebecca Coats, was born December 6th, 1866, and departed this
life Mar 26, 1945; making her age at time of her
going 78 years, 3 months and 20 days.
She was married to William Berry Archer February 28, 1897, who preceded her in death April 3, 1942. To this union
five children were born, three sons and two daughters: Joel Beverage Archer, William Van Archer, George B. Archer,
and Mrs. Edna Cox, all of Cabool, and Mrs. Ethel Pool of Mountain Grove, Mo. She also leaves to mourn her going
eighteen grandchildren; two grandchildren who preceded her in death; three brothers, W. H. Coats, Lubbock, Texas;
W. L. Coats, St. Louis, Mo., and Dr. J. M. Coats, Cabool, Mo., and a host of other relatives and friends. She was
converted when a young lady and united with the First Baptist church, and was a faithful member until her death.
She spent the most of her life in Texas county and will be sadly missed by her family, who loved her so dearly.
Mrs. Archer lived just west of Houston for many years.
Funeral services were held at the Hamilton Creek church Wednesday afternoon, March 28th, with the Rev. C. F. Wimberly
officiating. Internment was made in the Jarrett cemetery nearby, under the direction of the Elliott Funeral Home
of Cabool, Mo.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
Joel Beverage Archer
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist church for Joel Beverage Archer, who
passed away suddenly on March 24. The Rev. C. O. Branson officiated at the service. Burial was in the Cabool cemetery
with the Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home in charge.
Those surviving are his wife, Ethel, one daughter, Clara; two sons, Billy and Paul, seven grandchildren, 2 brothers,
William Van and George B. of Cabool; two sister, Edna Cox, Cabool and Ethel Pool, Mountain Grove; 20 nieces and
hephews and friends. Eileen (Manion) Warner was taken into their home and loved as a daughter while there.
Joel Beverage Archer, son of William Berry Archer and Letha Isabel Coats was born December 14, 1897, in Texas County
near Houston and departed this life March 24, 1960 making his age 62 years 3 months and 10 days.
For the past 19 years he has lived in Cabool. He was united in marriage to ethel Pauline Palstring, January 10,
1926. to this union 3 children were born, Clara Elizabeth, Rockford, IL; Billy Joel, East Alton, IL.; Paul David,
Rockford, IL.
In early manhood he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He united with the Houston Baptist church
and on leaving Houston he took his membership with him.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
Ethel Pauline (Palstring) Archer
Ethel Pauline (Palstring) Archer, daughter of William and Sarah Palstring was born March 14, 1900 in Humboldt, Kansas, and passed away in the Texas County Memorial Hospital on January 22, 1969, making her age 68 years, 10 months and 8 days.
On January 10, 1926, she was united in marriage to Joel B. Archer and to this union three children were born. Mr. Archer departed this life in March, 1960.
She accepted the Lord as her Savior at an early age and was baptized into the First Baptist Church about 31 years ago. She was truly a fine Christian lady and for many years had taught in Sunday school at the Cabool Baptist Church. She made many friends wherever she was and was always willing to help others in any way.
Survivors include a daughter, Clara Elizabeth Hoover, Rockford, IL.; two sons, Billy Joel and Paul David, both of California; also Eileen Warner of Success, who was taken in as one of the children years ago; one sister, Cleo Bandy, Yukon; and two brothers, Clarence Palstring, Houston, and Carl Palstring, Ontario, Calif., ten grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Cabool First Baptist Church with Rev. C. D. O'Neill officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home.
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William Van Archer
William Van Archer was born in Texas County, Missouri to William Berry Archer and Isabell Coats Archer on May 12, 1899. He departed this life August 29, 1978 in Texas County Memorial Hospital at the age of 79 years, three months and 17 days. On February 12, 1922, he was married to Ivel Grace Tuttle and to this happy union that lasted 55 years, five children were born. A few years ago he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Cabool Christian Church where his memebership had remained.
Most of his life was spent in Texas County with the exception of a few years which he spent in Idaho and Montana. For several years he worked for Producers Creamery Co. in Cabool and more recently was employed as a truck driver for Southern Missouri Oil Co. until his retirement in 1970. He was a loyal and loving father who will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include: a son, Lawrence Van Archer, Villa Ridge, Missouri; three daughters, Mrs. Levena Ellis and Mrs. Geneva Rimel, both of Cabool and Mrs. June Ireland, MacClenny, Florida; 13 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Cox, Cabool, Ethel Pool, Mtn. Grove, Missouri; a brother, George B. Archer, Cabool, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Ivel, a daughter, Mrs. Effa Bell Bennett and a brother, Joel Archer. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday with Larry Atkin officiating. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry.
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Ivel Grace (Tuttle) Archer
Ivel Grace Tuttle was born in the Indian Territory in Oklahoma to C. C. and Alice Guynn Tuttle on February
4, 1904.
She departed this life in Texas County Memorial Hospital at Houston, April 24, 1977, at age of 73 years, two months
and 20 days.
She was married to William Van Archer, February 12, 1922, in Houston, Missouri and to this union five children
were born. She accepted Christ as her personal savior and united with the Christian Church in Houston, later moving
her membership to the Christian Church in Cabool where she was a member at the time of her passing. A loving wife
and mother who will be sadly missed by her companion of 55 years, her children, and grandchildren as well as a
host of other relatives and friends.
Surviving, besides her husband, are a son, Lawrence Van Archer, Villa Ridge, Missouri; three daughters, Mrs. Levenna
(Levena in Van's obit) Ellis, and Mrs. Geneva Rimel both of Cabool, Mrs. June Ireland, MacClenny, Florida; 13 grandchildren,
five great grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Also four sisters, Mrs. Pearl McCall, Houston; Mrs. Mearl
Sponsler, Mrn. Grove; Mrs. Opal Bridges and Mrs. Alzada Durham of Houston; and one brother, Columbus Tuttle, Houston.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Effa Bell Bennett; two infant brothers, George and Earl; a brother,
Lawrence Tuttle; and also, her father, mother and stepmother.
Services were 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian Church with Ministers Larry Atkin and Sadie Miles officiating.
Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery.
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Lawrence Van Archer
Houston Herald Newspaper Aug 3, 1995
Lawrence Van Archer, 54, son of William Van and Ival G. Tuttle Archer, was born Nov. 2, 1940, at Cabool.
He died July 23, 1995, at his home at Villa Ridge after a long illness. He graduated from Cabool High School in
1959 and married Linda Murphy Dec. 18, 1959. They had one son. Mr. Archer worked for Chrysler Corporation and the
United Auto Workers for more than 27 years. He served as union representative for UAW for 22 years. He took early
retirement due to his health.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sister, Effa Belle Bennett and Leveria (sp?) Ellis. Surviving are
his wife, Linda; one son, Jason Van Archer of Fenton; two sisters, Geneva Rimel of Cabool and June Ireland of MacClenny,
Fla. Services were July 29 at the Cabool Christian Church with Jeff Scantlin officiating. Burial was in the Cabool
Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Genty Funeral Home.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
Edna May Archer
Edna May Archer, eldest daughter of Berry and Isabel Coats Archer, was born at Houston, Missouri, March 5,
1901, and departed this life in Springfield, Missouri, early Sunday, February 19, 1984 at age 82 years, 11 months
and 14 days. She had been ill only a short time.
She attended school in Houston and later attended State Teachers College in Springfield. For a while she taught
school at Sargent. She was a lifelong resident of this area, well known and respected by all who knew her and she
will be sadly missed. Her life was helping others. At a young age she professed her faith in her savior and at
the time of her passing was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cabool. She was preceded in death by her husbands,
Ray Pippen, Sr., and Lester Cox; also three bothers.
Surviving are a son, Ray Pippen, Lexington, Kentucky; two daughters, Lenna Watts, Pekin, Illinois, and Della Maness
of Cabool; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Pool of Mtn. Grove; two stepsons, Emmett Cox, Springfield and Raymond Cox, St.
Louis; three stepdaughters, Dorothy Wendelren, Saco, Maine, Marie Cornwell, State of Oregon, and Opal Fox, Springfield;
nine grandchildren, eight step grandchildren, six great grandchildren, 16 step great grandchildren four step great
great grandchildren and a host of other relatives.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, in Elliott-Gentry Chapel with Reverend Payton Smyer officiating.
Burial was in Cabool Cemetery.
Contributed by: Marguerette Powell /Submitted by: Christine Walters
Allen, Mrs. Louisa
Newspaper: Houston Herald -- May 7, 1903
Submitters Name: Jan Miller
Obit: Mrs. Louisa Allen was born in Sullivan County, East Tenn., Jan. 31st, 1820, and died April 8th, 1903, at 7 o'clock p.m.,
making her age 83 years, 3 months, 8 days.
She was the daughter of Dr. Abner Hughes and wife, of East Tennessee. She professed religion at the early age of fifteen years at Reedy creek camp ground near her childhood home, joining the Methodist church, and lived a christian life.
She was married to Joshua Walker, of Hawkins county, Tenn., May 18, 1841, to which union three children were born.
They emigrated to Batesville, Independence county, Ark., in 1848. She was left a widow in 1850. She was married to Abraham
Allen Dec. 1, 1851, to which union one son was born (Sam Allen, who died at his home near Bado about one year ago).
Her oldest son was killed in 1864 while serving in Southern army.
She was again left a widow in 1852. She then with her four children came to Texas County, where she has since made her home until her death,
which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Wolford, of Nagle. She always made her home with her son, Sam Allen,
and after his death lived with his family.
Last January she went to visit with her daughter at Nagle and had been enjoying good health; had never failed to eat her regular meals, and on the day of her death had walked out to the barn to look at some stock and to the garden and through the yard looking at the flowers of which she was very fond, and through the day had pieced some on a quilt and appeared as well as usual. She asked her
daughter to prepare some potato soup for supper, of which she was very fond, and when seated at the table she gave thanks as was her custom, and had eaten about one-half dish of soup when she threw up her hands and fell back in her chair. The family thought she had only fainted, but she only breathed a few times. They carried her out in the air, but the death angel had taken her from this world of trials and sorrows to dwell with the beautiful angels in heaven.
She leaves one brother, Jerry Hughes, of Carbondale, Ill., and one sister Eliza Ann Whitaker, of Piney Flats, Tenn., two daughters, 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
We do not grieve for her as those who have no hope for we shall meet again in that beautiful home prepared by the Father for all faithful christian people. Her funeral services were conducted by her grandson, Rev. J. C. Davis, at the Big Creek church, and her body was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place beside her son-in-law, Joseph Wolford, and two of her grandchildren.
---Mattie McKinney