Carol Jean Denney, daughter of Claude Davidson and Gladys (Pitchford) Davidson, was born March 20, 1938 near Duncan, MO. She passed away at 6:20 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015 in her home north of Seymour.

Carol was a longtime secretary at the Seymour School and a member of the Seymour First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Douglas Dale Denney; one sister, Novella June Crawford; and one great-grandchild, Journey Faith Baker.

Survivors include her husband, Dale; one daughter and her husband, Debbie and Wayne Baker, Seymour; one daughter-in-law, Ingrid Denney, Springfield; three grandchildren, Marcus Baker and his wife Cari, Seymour, David Baker and his wife Amanda, Seymour, and Adrienne Denney, Kansas City;  five great-grandchildren, Allysann, Addysann, Dax, Easton,  Olivia Novella Baker and a sixth on the way; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015 in the Seymour First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Seymour YMCA in care of Fraker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 85, Marshfield, MO 65706.

Frances Louise “Fran” Payton, daughter of Sherdon and Hazel (Fullington) Cantrell, was born April 6, 1950 near Marshfield. She passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 in Seymour at the age of 65.

Fran was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Angela Wright; and two brothers, Carlos Cantrell and Toney Cantrell.

Survivors include her husband David Cox; two sons, Steven Wright, Seymour and Darren Wright and his wife Shelly, Seymour; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six brothers, Thomas Cantrell, Marshfield, Marshall Cantrell, Marshfield, Emmett Cantrell, Rogersville, Keith Cantrell, Hartville, Clarence Cantrell, Seymour, and Larry Cantrell, Rockaway Beach; one sister, Kathy Day, Seymour; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May  12, 2015 in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015 in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield.

Bobby Lewis Whited, son of George Whited and Gladys (Tubbs) Whited, was born August 6, 1937 in Littlefield, Texas. He passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 in his home in Marshfield at the age of 77.

Mr. Whited was a retired truck driver, a member of the Ava Full Gospel Church and served in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife Mary; his children, Paul D. Brown, Aztec, NM, Deborah J. Whited, Marshfield, Robert L Whited and his wife Becky, Dripping Springs, TX, Cora Wilson and her husband Raymond, Seymour, Patricia J. Kirkland, Ft. Worth, TX, Dennis W. Whited and his wife LeAnn, Seymour, and Johnathan B. Whited and his wife Kelsey, Highlandville; and several grandchildren and other relatives.

Memorial services will be 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015 in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield.

Aneta L. Whitehurst, daughter of Eanor Manuel Shumate and Amanda Gertrude (Thomas) Shumate, was born May 7, 1927 near Marshfield. She passed away at 8:08 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 in the Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age of 88.

Aneta  taught in Webster County rural schools before joining the Marshfield School System. She retired after a number of years as a teachers’ aide. She was a member of the Marshfield United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Max; one brother, Richard Shumate; and one sister, Charlene Hubbard.

Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Ann and Spencer Ellis, Monett, and Sue and Larry King, Buffalo; two grandchildren, Sara Ann Bailey Swope and her husband Tyler, Monett, and Lara Sue Jewell, Springfield; one great-grandson, Eli Scott Swope; two sisters, Doris Pryor, Nixa, and Donna Schumate, Springfield; two brothers, Max Schumate and Derald Schumate, both of Springfield.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Interment will follow in the Marshfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12-1:00 Wednesday in the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Webster County Library or the Crones and Colitis Foundation of America in care of Fraker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 85, Marshfield, MO 65706.

Doris Marie Bruffett, daughter of Earl Horton Boor and Opal Alice (Zimmerman) Boor, was born September 11, 1934 in Middleton, Idaho. She passed away at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015 in the Cox Medical Center, Springfield, at the age of 80.

Doris was a longtime resident of Marshfield, MO and an employee at the Marshfield McDonald’s for 27 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy; and her sister, Ruth Cliff.

Survivors include her brother, Jim Boor and Beth Lovcy, Troutdale, OR; her daughters, Vanessa and husband Gary Wilson, Tulsa, OK, Susan Bruffett, Springfield, Valerie and her husband Sean Campbell, and Teresa Henderson, both of Springfield; her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; her fur-babies; and a special mention goes out to Jeff and Missy Young and their boys, of Marshfield.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in the Marshfield Cemetery pavilion, under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to Ronald McDonald House in care of Fraker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 85, Marshfield, Mo 65706.

David R. Riili, 59, Marshfield, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 in his home in Marshfield.

Survivors include two sons, Eric Riili and his wife Sherri, Marshfield, and David Riili, New Hampshire; three grandchildren, Tyler, Savannah and Tevis Riili; and two brothers, John Riili, Illinois and Peter Riili, Nevada.

Mr. Riili has been cremated by Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield.

William Eldon Mason passed away at the age of 94, at Marshfield Care Center on  June 14, 2015.  He was born to Williams Jennings Mason and Jesse Mae Bolinger on September 28, 1920 in Ft. Scott, Kansas

William was a Farm Advisor for the University of California, Berkley after serving in the military.  He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Mary.

He is survived by his wife Imogene Mason of Marshfield.  One son, William Franklin Mason of Carmel, CA and one daughter, Charlotte Ramos of Marshfield.  One sister, Ruth Chambers, Scotts Bluff ,NE.  Ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, June 19, at 1:00 p.m. , at Fraker Funeral Home with services following visitation at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015.  Interment will be at White Chapel in Springfield.

Lorene Jewell Harmon, daughter of Obe Cantrell and Grace (Nichols) Cantrell, was born November 18, 1927 near Duncan, MO. She passed away at 9:36 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield at the age of 87.

Lorene was a homemaker and member of the Marshfield Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and three sisters.

Survivors include her husband James, Marshfield; two daughters, Linda Early and her husband Randy, Saddlebrooke, MO. and Ginger Groves, Branson, MO; one grandson, Dustin James Groves, Dallas, TX; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Interment will follow in the Marshfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time Saturday in the funeral home.

Geraldine (Granny) Richerson was born on September 1, 1923 in Polk County, Missouri and departed this life on June 18, 2015 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, following a brief illness.  She was 91.  She was the second child born to C. D. and Alta Fern (Noblitt) Cloyed.

Geraldine is survived by two sons, Bruce (Claudia) Willis, Fair Grove, and Max (Cheryl) Willis, Springfield,  five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, one sister, Hildreth Brackett, Springfield, numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

She was pre-deceased by her parents, husbands Jim Willis and Eugene Richerson, a daughter, Nyoka, and granddaughter, Laura Beach, three brothers, Frances, Linford and Stanley Cloyed, and three sisters, Evelyn Israel, Shirley Eli, and Gwendolyn Cloyed.

Geraldine was a member of the Community Southern Baptist Church in Fair Grove.

Her working career included serving as a cook at Fair Grove Schools, a clerk at the Fair Grove MFA Grocery, Royal McBee Typewriter Manufacturing Plant, and she retired from Kraft Foods in 1985 after 15 years of service.

In her youth and high school years she was considered a good basketball and softball player.  She continued as a fan throughout her life watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren compete in sports and also watching baseball, basketball, and other sports on television.  She was known to occasionally shoot a few hoops with her granddaughter when she was in her 70’s. She was especially fond of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Geraldine was a strong, independent, and hard working woman with a huge heart.  She was a caregiver to her elderly parents as their health declined, and the same for two of her sisters.  She also cared for her husband, Eugene, who was bedfast the last three years of his life.  When her daughter’s health began declining she assisted with the care of her great-grandchildren and paid daily visits to her daughter in the hospital.

She was an excellent cook noted for her delicious cakes and pies.  It was no problem for her to “whip up” a meal for her family or for a gathering of 30 or more.

She lived independently until a few weeks prior to her illness.  She had great neighbors who visited often or would assist her with anything and she cherished her many friends in the Fair Grove area where she had resided since 1942.

During her brief stay in Cox South Hospital she received excellent and compassionate care from the staff, doctors and nurses in the Emergency Room, 8^th Floor East, and the 5^th Floor CCU.  The family is very appreciative to all of them.

Graveside services will be at Mission Chapel Cemetery, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015 at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Southern Baptist Church, Fair Grove, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Gary Lynn Durington, son of J.W. Durington and Linna Belle (Spencer) Durington, was born December 20, 1950 in Springfield, MO. He passed away at 11:15 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 at his home in Marshfield at the age of 64.

Gary was a longtime employee in the Meter-Relay Department at Sho-Me Power. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and a charter member of Faith Southern Baptist Church in Marshfield.

He was preceded in death by his father; his wife Becky in 2014; a son-in-law C.J. Woods; and a grandson Oliver.

Survivors include two daughters, Janelle Durington Woods, Marshfield and Joy Durington-King and her husband Tim, Marshfield; his mother, Linna Durington, Buffalo; one sister, Brenda Roberts and her husband David, Clinton; one brother, Jeff Durington, Buffalo; seven grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services with full military honors will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with visitation Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home also.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Riverview Sweaney Special Account Fund or World Bird Sanctuary and left at Fraker Funeral Home.

Clarence Oscar “Jim” Burtchett, son of Dewey Burtchett and Ivy (Downing) Burtchett, was born March 31, 1925 in Marshfield, MO. He passed away at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield at the age of 90.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Marshfield except when he was in an orphanage until the age of 14. He proudly served his country during World War II.

He retired from Marshfield Steel with 25 years of service, teaching several people to weld. He also worked at Rost Lumber, Wal-Mart and the city of Niangua. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Geneva; three brothers, George, Jack and Billy Burtchett; a step-son, Keith Perryman; and three grandchildren, Celina Biggs, Mike Biggs and Petey Baldwin.

Survivors include his wife Susie; one daughter, Betty Young, Springfield; two sons, J.D. Burtchett and his wife Missy, Marshfield and Pete Baldwin and his wife Leslie; one step-daughter, Kim Bertoldie and her husband Doug, Marshfield; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a special niece and caregiver, Bonnie Kilburn, Marshfield.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 in the Marshfield Cemetery pavilion, under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, MO. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Verba Jean Simpson Cruise, daughter of John Leonard Simpson & Lucretia Inez Burress Simpson, born in Mountain Grove, Mo on August 7, 1950. She was married to Terry Lynn Cruise August 23, 1969 while he was serving in the US Navy. They spent the next four years in California. After his discharge they returned to Marshfield, Mo. where she was a stay at home mom to her three children as well as a babysitter to many others.

She showed her many talents with her arts and crafts and often displayed and sold them in craft shows around the area. She worked at Hidden Treasure for a time, as well as six years at Webco Industries where she made lots of friends with her coworkers. She attended the Marshfield Church of Christ where she taught the nursery class for many many years. She enjoyed decorating her classroom bulletin boards for the kids and teaching VBS each year. She also enjoyed going to many ballgames and school activities for her nine grandchildren. Their marriage together took them to many places including: Poway, CA, Harrison, AR., Goodland, KS, and Cushing, OK, always returning to Marshfield. In all the places they lived they put God and Family first. On June 26, 2015 surrounded by her family she lost her body to cancer but won eternal victory. She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Gilbert and Mary Cruise, a brother in law David and his wife Carol, sister in law Sue and her husband Frank, and a brother in law Clyde Jackson.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Terry L Cruise, a son Terry L Cruise Jr. of Sanford, Fl, and two daughters, Veldena Lea Kanengieter and her husband Kendall of Marshfield, Mo, Tonya Jo’el Whittington and her husband Terry of Marshfield, Mo. Nine grandchildren Hayden Cruise, Brittany Schafer, Daulton Schafer, Justin Kanengieter, Derek Whittington, Brooklyn Schafer, Jason Whittington, Trenton Kanengieter, and Daylon Kanengieter. Three sisters Karen Robertson of Imperial, Mo, Lavon and Richard Callaway of Springfield, Vera and Howard Brown of Springfield, and a brother Wayne and Debbie Simpson of Springfield, Mo, and many other family, church family and coworkers.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in the Marshfield Church of Christ, under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield.

Visitation will be from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks or the Fair Haven Children’s Home in care of Fraker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 85, Marshfield, MO 65706.

Kenneth “Bud” Carl Detherow passed away on July 4, 2015 at his home in Marshfield at the age of 88.

“Bud” was in the military and worked construction as a brick layer.  He also worked 10 years at Sugar Creek Creamery in Marshfield and left to go to San Jose, California to work construction with his brother, Ralph, but only worked a year in California.  Bud always said he didn’t like being away from home and he hated the smog.

He is preceded in death by his parents Carl C. Detherow and Hannah Lillian Olive Tannehill.  One daughter, Kay Wells. Five brothers, Roy, Luther Wayne, Robert Dean,  Henry and Ralph Detherow.  One sister, Susie Earline Detherow.

He is survived by one daughter; Sara Renee Detherow  and her husband John O’Neal of Marshfield.  Two step-children; Jeff Willis and wife Jean of Hermitage and Regina Steen of Marshfield.  Thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.  One sister, Dorothy Fay Climer of Marshfield.

Graveside services will be July 9^th, 2015 at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with visitation on July 8^th at Fraker Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. .

Bernita Faye Krueger, daughter of Arthur G. Krueger and Anna A. (Boelter) Krueger, was born June 23, 1922 in Goodrich, MN and passed away July 6, 2015 in Webco Manor at the age of 93 years and 13 days.

She was baptized April 17, 1927 in Goodrich, MN; and was confirmed October 10, 1937 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Marshfield by Pastor G.B. Seboldtt.

Bernita was in school her first years in Minnesota. In 1937 the family moved to Marshfield, where she graduated from Marshfield High School in 1942.

Her first employment off the farm and helping her family, after her mothers early death in September 1940, was child care and sewing for others. She became an accomplished seamstress. Bernita was employed by Turner’s Sewing Machine Shop. In 1959, she and her sister Opal moved to Lubbock, TX. There she was employed by Wright’s Drapery Shop. In those years the key punch was the norm for bookkeeping. She attended evening classes to receive her training so she and Opal could work evenings key punching cotton for a cotton company. In 1967 she and Opal returned to St. Louis, MO where she was employed by First National Bank; and she retired after 15 years in banking bookkeeping.

Always faithful to her Lord and beloved church, she and sister Opal were members of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. She also served as a Lamplighter in Aid Association for Lutheran’s for their church chapter in St. Louis.

She enjoyed retirement in St. Louis until 2000, when she returned to Marshfield. Again, she transferred to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where she was a faithful member as long as her health permitted.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister and her husband Florence and Doldon Moore, Sr.; and one brother August “Bud” Krueger.

Survivors include one sister, Opal Krueger, Marshfield; one brother and his wife, Donald D. Krueger and his wife Cleo, Marshfield; one niece, Rochelle Hicks and her husband Ron and their daughter Courtlin; and one nephew Doldon Moore, Jr and his wife Kathy and their sons, Nathan and wife Nita and Chad Moore.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2015 in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the Marshfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time Friday in the church.

Billy Wayne Young from Walnut Grove, passed away at the age of 62, on July 14, 2015, at his home.  He was born to Elbert Wayne Young and Hattie May (Matthews) Young on November 29, 1952 in Wichita, KS.

Billy was an over the road truck driver and a member of the Galloway Baptist.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

His survivors are two sons; Donnie Young and wife, Nina of Aurora, MO. and Mike Young and wife Kim of Nixa, MO.  Three brothers; Kenny Young of Springfield, MO.,  Robert Young of Halltown and David Young of Springfield, MO.  Three sisters; Sandy Rader of Liberty, MO., Robin Conway of Mtn. Vernon, MO., and Belinda Yutzy of Rogersville, MO.  He also had five grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Fraker Funeral Home with services 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, also at the Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Prospect Cemetery after the service.

Jaxsyn Mae Larimore was born and passed away from this earth on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.  She was the gift of an Angel, in the form of her Great Grandma, Judy Gleason, who preceded her in death.

Miss Jaxsyn is survived by her loving parents, Timmy and Krystin Larimore, and her sister, Jordyn Kay Larimore, of Marshfield, Mo.; grandparents Robert and Viola Larimore (Pops-n-Lolly) of Marshfield, Mo. and John and Teresa Lewis (Papa & Nana) of Seymour, Mo.; great-grandparents include Virgil Gleason, Marshfield, Mo., Alan & Jan McAnally, Seymour, Mo., Jerry & Alma Allen, Strafford, Mo., Barbara Lewis, Seymour, Mo.; great-great grandmothers Evelyn Reubell of Harrison, Ar., Pauline Longston of Seymour, Mo., Ida McKelvey of Kansas City, Mo. and Jewell McAnally of Harrison, Ar.  She is also survived by Uncle Robby and Aunt Emily Larimore and Aunt Kaity Lewis, all of Marshfield, Mo.

In addition to Gma Judy, Miss Jaxsyn was welcomed in Heaven by Granny Beverly and Papa Billy, great-great grandparents, Roy and Thelma Mae Hopper, James and Ruth Gleason, Johnnie and Jessie Larimore, Russell McKelvey, Austin Reubell, and Joe McAnally.

Miss Jaxsyn also leaves behind many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and several close friends of the family who love her dearly.  The family would like to extend a special gratitude to Jordan Carroll who assisted in our days of sadness.

A celebration of Miss Jaxsyn’s life will be held with her family and close friends in attendance.  Miss Jaxsyn is being cremated so that she may return home with her family.

Although our precious baby left this world before we were ready, she will live forever in the hearts of all who love her.

Elaine Lois Nelsen, daughter of Harold and Marie Goshorn was born July 22, 1935 in Dixon Nebraska.

She passed away at 7:50 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 in the Webco Manor, Marshfield, at the age of 80. 

Lois was a longtime milk inspector for the D.H.I.A in Webster County and worked as Foster grandparent thru OACAC Learning Center for six years. She was also a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church and Evangelical Crossroad United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Earl; and three great-grandchildren. 

Survivors include four children, Roy Nelsen and wife Miergas, Philippines , Karen Dewey and husband Lonnie, Osage Beach, MO, Dewayne Nelsen, Mesa, AZ and David Nelsen and wife Renee , Niangua, MO; one sister, LaVon Horn, Custer, SD; two brothers, Marvin Goshorn, Nevada and Bob Goshorn, Bosse Farms, NM; 14 grandchildren Kimberlee Stagner, Angela Hyder, Sherri Kinkade, Brian Nelsen, Jason Nelsen, Zoey Nelsen, Denise Dawson, Greg Lee, Shawn Nelsen, Adam Nelsen, Shelby DeFrecee, Tristen Nelsen, Kayla Weelborg, Daniel Dunn ; 27 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.    

Vera Elizabeth (Balsom) Lampe was born February 13, 1931 to Eli and Emily Jane (Butcher) Balsom in Clarenville, Newfoundland, Canada.  She passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at Cox Hospital at 11:25 p.m. at the age of 84 years.

Vera always had a compassion for caring for people.  As a young lady, she worked in a cottage hospital in the town called “Come by Chance”.  Later she worked at a hospital in St. John’s where she met John Lampe on a blind date.  They married on April 9, 1952.  After moving to the states she worked at different hospitals as a surgical tech and studied hard to receive her citizenship in 1966.  After moving to Marshfield, she worked at the clinic with Dr. J.E. Blinn, almost ten years.  She also worked at Busy Bee Daycare loving on all the babies.  Vera knew Jesus as her Savior and was a member of the Temple Baptist Church for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband John Lampe and an infant son, Johnny Lampe, daughter Daphne Lampe Pinegar and infant granddaughter, Melody Lampe. Two brothers; George Balsom and James Balsom.

She is survived by son Fred Lampe and wife Renee, daughter LaDonna Lampe, all of Marshfield.  Another son, Larry Lampe of Roach, MO.  Three granddaughters; Jenifer Wilson, Elisabeth Thomas and Hayley Lampe and four great-grandchildren.  One brother, Ray Balsom of Mount Pearl,  Newfoundland, Canada; three sisters; Thelma Warnell of Greely, Ottawa, Canada,  Daphne Adams of Clavenvile, NewFoundland, Canada and Jean Nelson of Exeter, RI.

She was loved deeply and will be greatly missed.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Grace Place Children’s Home.

Funeral Services will be Friday, July 31, 2015 10:00 A.M. with visitation on Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. both at the funeral home.

William Joseph “Bill” Vestal, son of Joe Russell Vestal and Mary Arline (Silkey) Vestal, was born July 1, 1954 in Marshfield. He passed away at 8:17 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2015 in the Cox Medical Center South, Springfield at the age of 61.

Bill served in the army as a young man.  He was a custodian and a school bus driver for the Marshfield School District. He was also a member of the High Prairie Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Mary Ann Bass.

Survivors include his wife Patsy (Snelson); one daughter, Michelle Vestal, Marshfield; one son and his wife, Joe Bill and Diane Vestal, Conway; three grandchildren, Leigh-An Sjule, North Dakota, Jenna Rhea Hinkley, Marshfield and Alyssa Michelle Hinkley, Marshfield; four brothers and their wives, James and Jackie Vance, Marshfield, Bob and Debbie Vestal, Niangua, Jack and Jean Vestal, Marshfield and Randy Vestal, Marshfield; three sisters and their husbands, Shirley  and Harold McAdams, Kansas, Gladys and Ron Wheeler, Conway and Darlene Page, Conway; two special friends, Jackie and Judy Johns, Marshfield; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Interment will follow in the Marshfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.