Funeral services for Frances Jean “Deters” Boyd, 55 of Bowling Green were held Saturday, Aug. 28 at Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green with Fr. Timothy Sick officiating. Burial was in the St. Clement Cemetery.
Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
She was born July 19, 1955 in Louisiana, the daughter of Edwin Bernard and Ruth Helen Wendel Deters.
Survivors include one daughter, Katie Boyd, and one grandson Alexander Boyd of Bowling Green; two brothers James Deters and wife Karen of Bowling Green, Ed Deters and wife Lisa of O’Fallon; two sisters Linda Whiteside of Elsberry, Kathy Brown and husband Robert of Centralia and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother-in-law Leslie Whiteside.
She lived in Bowling Green most all of her life. She had been employed with Kroger for 20 years as a grocery sales clerk where she worked in the Bowling Green, Hannibal, and Louisiana stores. She was an avid Cardinals fan, loved watching “I Love Lucy” and collected “I Love Lucy” memorabilia. She also collected souvenir sewing thimbles. Frances enjoyed bowling in a league and attending the state and national bowling championship. She loved spending time with friends and family.
Serving as pallbearers were William Deters, Patrick Deters, Brian Brown, Bradley Deters, Blake Deters, and Derek Deters. Honorary Pallbearers were Michael Deters, Scott Deters, and Lance Deters.
Memorials may be made to the Alexander Boyd Educational Fund c/o Community State Bank or to the Pike County Hospice.
Nancy Oliver
A memorial service for Nancy Kathleen Oliver, 56, of Louisiana was held Monday, Aug. 30 at Ramsey Creek Baptist Church near Clarksville. The Rev. John Bateman officiated. Mrs. Oliver died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at her home.
She was born April 29, 1954 in St. Louis to Douglas C. Haig and Charlene M. Baufield.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Oliver of Louisiana; daughters, Brandy Lockard and husband, Nathan, of Eolia, and Ashley Oliver of Louisiana; sister, Glora Haig of Oregon; step children Tim Oliver and Dawn Staunten; grandchildren, Tony, Cassie and Samantha Staunton, Hailey Caroline and Ava Grace Oliver, and Nathaniel, Ashton and Natalie Lockard.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Doug D. Haig.
Hurley Staton
Funeral services for Hurley Staton, 88, of Bowling Green were held Friday, Aug. 27 at Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green with John Veach officiating.
Burial was in the Bowling Green City Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites conducted by VFW Post #5553.
Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at the funeral home.
He was born Nov. 4, 1921 in Bowling Green, the son of Edward Columbus and Nora Elizabeth Ogden Staton.
He married Molly Ellen Crane on June 4, 1948. She preceded him in death March 31, 1996.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Staton and wife Debbie of Bowling Green, Darrell Staton of Waterloo, Iowa. One granddaughter Megan Staton of Bowling Green. He was preceded in death by two brothers George Staton in infancy, O. A. Staton; three sisters Lucille Wallace, Emma Mae Dempsey, and Frances Pettey.
Mr. Staton lived most of his life in Pike County where he worked as a brick mason. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II in Belgium. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing golf. He was past member of the VFW Post #5553, American Legion Post #272, and Brick Masons Union in St. Louis.
Serving as pallbearers were John Charlton, Sam Ellis, Rick Ellis, Don St. Clair, Roy St. Clair, and Gary Staton.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Terry L. Griffith
A celebration of Terry L. Griffith’s life was held on Sunday, Aug. 8 at the shelter on top of the bluff at Lake Ozark State Park, public beach.
Mr. Griffith, 57, died July 29, 2010 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born Dec. 13, 1952 in Louisiana to Charles and Pauline Griffith.
On Nov. 23, 1974 he married Elaine Tinsley.
Other survivors include a son, Scott and his wife, Amy, of Belle; a daughter Erin. Butler and her husband, Scott of Bolivar. Grandchildren Alana, Logan, Preston, Feicity, Shayn, and Jackson. Mother-in-law Mary Lee Tinsley, of Bowling Green; niece Jennifer Evans, and her husband, Jason, and children, Jaelen, and Jaen of Jacksonville, Ill., niece Dawn Woods, her husband, and children Dylan, Brittani, Jalana, and Chloe; aunt Frankie Griffith of Mexico; aunt Laura Hutchins of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Carolyn Woods.
He graduated from Truman State University with a bachelor of science in education. He loved books, reading, bookstores, and collecting ink pens. He also loved little league baseball.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
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