Albert Wilson Coats, 89, son of Lafate Coats and Mary Burch Coats (would be Wilson Lafayette and Mary Alice Burch Coats, so many Wilsons, hard to keep track of), was born FEB. 21, 1896, near Clara. He died Nov. 18, 1985, at the Kabul Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was united in marriage to Lena O. Stark April 10, 1921. The couple had three children. Surviving are his children, Iona Cameron of Houston, Pearline Dallings of Fresno, Calif., and Eugene Coats of Houston; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Wilford of St. Louis; four sisters, Orpha Bridges and Dorothy Shelton of Houston, Pansy Rippee of Yuca, Ariz, and Martha Troutman of Tracy, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife on Nov. 14, 1973, and one brother Willard. Mr. Coats spent his lifetime on the farm home near Houston, where he and Lena reared their family. Illness forced him to spend the last month at the Kabul Nursing Home. He was a veteran of World War 1, serving in the U. S. Army from July 25, 1918, until January 1919. He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Houston. Services were Thurs., Nov. 21, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Gray officiating. Burial was in the Pinelawn Cemetery.
Pinelawn Cemetery - Photo from Karla Shelton - Obituary contributed by Marguerette Powell
Lena Ola Coats, 83, the daughter of the late Nick and Betty Elizabeth Stark, was born Mar 4, 1890 in Mitchellville, TN and died Nov 14, 1973 in Houston. She married Wilson Coats 1921 at Cabool, Mo, 3 children were born. She is survived by her husband Wilson of the home, one son, Eugene of Clara, two daughters, Iona Stump (must have married again, Cameron in Albert Wilson's obit) of Houston, MO and Pearline Dalinga (spelled Dallinga in Albert Wilson's obit) of Independence, KS; two brothers, Davis and Clarence Stark of Licking, MO; Four sisters, Leona Killion and Ludie Morrow of Licking, MO; Lucy Tiede of Springfield, MO, and Orbie Breece of Lockridge, LA and three grandchildren. She and the family came to Texas County as a girl of 17 and settled near Licking. She later lived in Cabool where she and her twin sister, Leona Killion operated a hat and dress shop. Funeral services were Nov 17 in the Evans-Elliott Chapel, the Rev. Lawrence Clark officiating. Burial was in Pinelawn Cemetery.
Pinelawn Cemetery, Texas MO Wilford - Son of Wilson & Mary - Photo contributed by Karla Shelton
John Ervey Bridges husband of Orpha Coats - Photo from Karla Shelton
Portrait from Marge Ganser-Heibel. The picture was found in an old album of my uncle (John Frank 1903-1983) of Forbes, Ellendale, Kulm and Edgeley ND.
I assume she was a girlfriend of John who was a handsome and very eligible bachelor until the age of 48.
Jarrett Cemetery-Texas Co MO
Isabella Coats - 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.
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.
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.
Cabool Cemetery, Texas Co MO. Son of Joel & Ethel
William Vann Archer & Ivel Grace Tuttle
Photos and Obituaries contributed by Marguerette Powell
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.
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.
Effa Bell Archer wife of Paul Bennett d/o Wm. & Ivel
George Ellis & Leneva Archer d/o Wm. & Ivel
Levena Grace Ellis of Cabool was born at Roby, Missouri, November 4, 1922 and departed this life in her home February 9, 1986 at age 63 years, three months and five days.
On July 2, 1944 she was united in marriage to Delmar Ellis and to this union six children were born. She is survived by her husband, Delmar; three sons, Don of St. Joseph, Missouri, Lloyd of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Lindel of the home; three daughters, Venita McCart, Pekin, Illinois, Janice Ellis of Springfield, Missouri, and Debra Murr of Lebanon, Missouri; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Geneva Rimel of Cabool and June Ireland, of McClenny, Florida; and a brother, Lawrence Archer of Villa Ridge, Missouri.
She was preceded in passing by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Van Archer; a sister, Effa Bell Bennett of Cabool. Mrs. Ellis was a life long resident of Cabool graduating with the class of 1941 from Cabool High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cabool and most recently was employed at Cabool Tire Co., as a bookkeeper.
The graciousness with which she lived, the devotion to her family and kindness to a host of friends will be most cherished by all who knew her. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, in Elliott-Gentry Chapel with Rev. Dick Wakefield officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery.
George Delmer Ellis was born May 18, 1923 in Texas County, Missouri, to Esty and Edna Ellis. He passed away at his home near Cabool, Missouri, on March 7, 1993 at the age of 69 years, nine months and 19 days. He had been in ill health for several years. He graduated from Cabool High School in 1943 and was united in marriage to Levena Grace Archer, July 2, 1944. To this union six children were born.
He retired from MFA where he worked as manager of the Farmers Grocery, Farmers Exchange and Feeder Pig Association, all of Cabool. He was active in many civic organizations including the Cabool Jaycees and Cabool Chamber of Commerce, and had served on the school board. He was a veteran of World War 11, a member of the Masonic Lodge and Cabool First Baptist Church.
He was a loving father who will be sadly missed by three daughters, Venita McCart of Pekin, Illinois, Janice McCain of Springfield, Missouri, and Debra Murr of Lebanon, Missouri; two sons, Donald of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Lloyd of Berwyn, Illinois; 12 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Also surviving are five sister, Mildred Oxley, Violet Curtis, Leona Knapp, Lucille Halls, and Jo Reese, and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in passing by his wife, Levena, in 1986 and a son, Lindel, in 1988, also, two brothers, Elmer Ellis and Winford Ellis, as well as his parents.
Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1993 in First Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Stuart officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Ice, Dale Cartwright, Bill Honeycutt, Delmar Surby, Darrel Etter and Gary Dotson. Services were under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home.
Lindel Walter Ellis, son of Delmar and LaVena Archer Ellis, was born in Cabool April 5, 1960 and departed this life December 15, 1988 in rural Texas County at the age of 28 years. He was a lifelong resident of this area, graduating from Cabool High School in 1987. For the past few months he has been employed by the SRC Co. in Willow Springs. Several years ago he was saved and baptized into first Baptist Church of Cabool. He was a very likable and friendly person who will be missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are his father, Delmar Ellis, of Cabool; three sisters, Janice McCain of Springfield, Missouri, Venita McCart of Pekin, Illinois, and Debbie Murr of Lebanon, Missouri, two brother - Lloyd Ellis of Milwarkee, Wisconsin, and Donald Ellis of St. Joseph, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and friends. Lindel has been preceded in passing by his mother in 1986. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 1988 in Elliott-Gentry Chapel with Rev. K. A. Bolerjack officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery.
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.
Houston Herald Newspaper Aug 3, 1995
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.
Jasper Marion Coats, the son of William and Rebecca Coats was born in Arkansas, April 6, 1869 and passed away at Cabool April 26, at the age of 83 years and 20 days.
He was preceded in death by his four brothers and one sister. He was married to Susie Hannah Florida November 2, 1890. To this union were born five children, one of whom died in infancy. The remaining four are Mrs. Jake Styles (Dona) of Youngstown, Ohio, Byron E. Coats and Mrs. W. O. Fredrick (Ruth) of Cabool and Herbert A. Coats of Houston.
There are eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
He attended school in Texas County, taught school for three years, then entered the American Medical College in St. Louis, where he graduated in 1899. Since that time he has practiced medicine in Texas county, the last forty-two of which were spent at Cabool.
He was converted and joined the Baptist church in 1904. He belonged to the Masonic lodge and was Master several times.
The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Tuesday afternoon with Masonic services at the Cabool cemetery and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends from this community as well as from Houston, Mountain Grove and Plato.
Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Edgar Burks. Mrs. Charles Foster and George L. Arms sang solos with Mrs. S. F. Whittaker at the organ.
Members of Barnes Lodge No. 116 A. F. & A. M. also members of the Order of the Eastern Star attended in a body.
George L. Arms was in charge of the Masonic services at the cemetery. Pallbearers were: W. J. Knight, J. V. Holmes, Bill Petefish, Ike Williams, Clovis Cunningham and Ervin Keeter.
Wife of Jasper Marion Coats
Byron Everett Coats, Sr., 83, was born in the White Rock Community in Texas County, Sept. 29, 1892 and died March 23, 1976.
He was the son of the late Dr. Jasper and Susie (Florida) Coats. After graduating from Cabool School in 1911 he pursued a career in teaching and to further his education attended school at Houston, Springfield Normal College, Cape Girardeau and UCLA. Later he received his Masters Degree in Education. For over 20 years he taught in various rural schools as well as in Summersville, Mansfield and Winona, retiring from this profession in 1934. Later he successfully owned and operated a dairy farm near Cabool until retiring in 1965.
A resident of the Cabool area since 1910 he was a long-time member of the Barnes Masonic Lodge 116 at Cabool, having joined this fraternal group in 1920 and in 1971 received his 50-year pin. He was specifically intereted in education and always mentioned this in his conversations. Besides his parent two sister, Dona Stiles, Ruth Fredrick and a infant brother, Merritt, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Grace T. Coats, Cabool, two sons, Billy B. Coats, Memphis, Tenn., and Byron E. Coats, Jr., Cabool; a brother Herbert Coats, Houston; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were held Friday in the Elliott-Gentry chapel with the Rev. K. A. Bolerjack and the Rev. Robert Moger officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites, was in the Cabool Cemetery.
Florence Coats Ingram was born August 31, 1892, in Guthrie Center, Iowa, the daughter of Jake and Etta Neff, and died August 2, 1980 in Kabul Nursing Home at age 87 years, 11 months, and two days, following an illness of one year.
At an early age she made a committment to Christ and during her life she was a member of Bapitst churches in Summersville, Cabool and Ontario, Oregon. She also was a member of the Order of the Eastern star, Barnes Chapter #252 of Cabool. She was active in both organizations most of her life and was a dedicated Christian.
Mrs. Ingram moved back to Cabool in 1963 from Ontario where she had resided for a number of years. She grew up in Cabool where she attended Cabool Schools, graduating from Cabool High School. Most of her life was spent in Texas County.
Surviving are two sons, Billy B. Coats, Nashville, Tennessee, and Byron E. Coats, Jr. of Cabool; three granddaughters, six great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Shannon, Ash Grove, Missouri and several other relatives.
Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, in Elliott-Gentry Chapel with Rev. K. A. Bolerjack and Rev. George taylor officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery.
Billy B. Coats was born August 31, 1914 at Cabool, Missouri, to Byron Everett and Florence Neff Coats. He passed away March 15, 2002 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 87 years.
He served in the U. S. Army during World War 11 and was past president of MLG of the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose International, a 32 degree Mason, a Shriner, and a lifelong member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Marietta and husband Stewart Todd of Franklin, Tennessee, and Sandra and husband Dean Chase of Kingston Springs, Tennessee; granddaughters Mary E. and husband Timothy Francine and Carrie Chase; grandsons Collin and David Chase; great grandchildren Christian Everett Chase, Hilton Henning Francine and Harper Elizabeth Francine.
Services were held Saturday, March 16, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. at Belmont Heights Baptist Church in Nashville. Pallbearers were Collin Chase, David Chase, Tim Francine, Dean Chase, Stewart Todd and Dennis Gregory, Honorary pallbearers were the Dynamo Sunday School Class of Belmont Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association or the Special Olympics.
Byron E. Coats, Jr., 77, of Cabool, Missouri, died at 11:30 am Sunday, December 14, 1997 in his home near Cabool. He was born June 8, 1920 in Cabool, the second son of Byron E. Sr. and Florence Neff Coats. He was a graduate of Cabool High School and served in the US Army in the 10th, Armored Division during World War 11. He married Betty Lou Roberts in 1940 and to this union a daughter, Anne, was born.
Before opening Byron's Market, which he operated for 34 years, he was employed at Producers Creamery. For the past three years, he has worked as a greeter at the Mtn. Grove Walmart Super Center.
Byron was a member of the VFW Post 473 of Cabool and a past member of the Chamber of Commerce and Cabool Jaycees. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends who will always remember his helpfulness and friendship.
Surviving are his wife, Marietta, of the home; his daughter and her husband, Anne and Mike Truskowski of St. Louis; two grandsons, Geoff and Chris Truskowski; a granddaughter, Abbie Truskowski; a brother, Billy B. Coats, Nashville, Tennessee; two nieces; four step-children and other relatives.
Services were held 10:30 am Wednesday, December 17, 1997 in Elliott-Gentry Funeral Chapel with Keith Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Cabool
William O. Frederick, son of David and Mary Fredrick was born in Texas County, July 23, 1894 and passed away after a lingering illenss at his home in Cabool July 23, 1965 at the age of 71 years.
He graduated from Cabool high school and later taught at Tyrone, Elk Creek, Indian Creek and Cabool Schools.
He was married to Ruth Coats on July 8, 1916 and to this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Robert E. Mayfield, of Springfield.
Bill made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ early in life and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cabool. He also was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
For 25 years he was in the restaurant business in Cabool and until his illness he was supervisor of the Cabool School cafeteria.
He was preceded in death by his father, and he leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Ruth, his mother, Mrs. Mary Fredrick, Cabool, the daughter, Mrs. Alleen Mayfield, Springfield; one brother, Everett J. Fredrick, Cortez, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Campbell, Melbourn, Iowa; Mrs. Verda Rumsey, Milwaukee, Wisc., and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Arch Bolerjack and Rev. C. D. O'Neill officiating. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry.
Herbert Albin (Bo) Coats, 81, youngest child of the late Dr. Jasper M. and Susie Florida Coats, was born at Simmons, Nov. 25, 1902, and died in the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool Feb. 9, 1984.
At a young age his family moved to Cabool and he graduated from Cabool High School in 1920. In August 1929 at Ava he was united in marriage to Marjorie Keith Bonnett and to this union twin sons and a daughter were born. They lived in Houston where they operated a cafe for several years and later he served as county clerk. Both were very active in community affairs.
He was a charter member of the Houston Lions Club, charter member of the Houston Saddle Club and a member of the Twin Rivers Saddle Club. His favorite hobby was horseback riding and he participated in many trail rides over the years.
He was employed by Kraft Foods as plant manager in Houston for 24 years until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Keith, in 1965. (my note: she was killed instantly in a car accident near Norwood, MO) In 1987 was united in marriage to Mildred Flowers. In 1975 he was married to Lorene Schoettlin who died in 1982. For the past 10 months he had resided in the Kabul Nursing Home.
Surviving are two sons, Bob of Cabool and Don of Hawthorn, Calif.; a daughter, Jan Kruse of Houston, a stepson, Sonny Schoettlin of Cabool; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 13 in the Houston United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Norris officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn (Pinelawn) Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home
Wreck Kills Woman from Texas County
A former resident of Cabool was killed Monday afternoon when a collision knocked the car in which she was riding into another vehicle five miles east of Mansfield.
Mrs. Marjorie Keith Coats, 55, Houston, apparently died instantly in the crash, troopers reported. She was riding in a westbound car driven by her son, Bob Coats, 26, of Houston, when it was rammed on the side by a left turning pickup truck driven by Harrison McIntosh, Route 1, Norwood, at the junction of US 60 and Wright County K at 4:15 p.m.
The impact knocked the Coats auto into a parked car. Bob Coats and McIntosh escaped injury according to the report of troopers.
Mrs. Coats is a sister-in-law of Byron Coats Sr., Cabool. She was born and reared near Cabool. She and her husband, Herbert, operated a restaurant in Cabool at one time. He is now the manager of the Kraft Foods Company plant in Houston.
She is survived by her husband, a 10-year-old daughter, Jana Beth, twin sons, Bob and Don, and her mother, Mrs. I. A. Bonnet. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Methodist Church in Houston. Burial will be in the Houston Cemetery.
*** Note from
Jana M. Coats Kruse Bonny - The son driving the car was Don, not Bob. Dad, Mother Don and I were headed to visit Bob because Don had flown in from his home in California for a visit and to celebrate my birthday. The article is correct in that Mother was the only one that was hurt.
The accident occurred on January 11, 1965.
Hazel Lorene Spears, 62, daughter of the late Loren and Care Logan Spears, was born Jun 20, 1919 near Galena. She died May 12, 1982.
Her family moved to Cabool where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1937.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Teddy Sue and a sister, Maxine Williams.
Survivors include her husband, Herbert (Bo) Coats of Houston, a son, Sonny Schoettlin of Cabool; two step-sons, Bob Coats of Cabool and Don Coats of Hawthorn, CA; a step-daughter, Mrs. Jan Kruse of Houston; one sister, Marilyn Honeycutt of Houston, three brother, Jack Spears of Shawnee, KS, Warren Spears of West Plains and Dr. Joe Spears of Cabool and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were May 14 at the Cabool United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Black officiating. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry.
Surviving are his wife, Maxine; his daughters, Connie Kay of Oceanside, Calif., Brenda Kay of American Fork, Utah, Karla Hock of Houston, Pam McKinney of Hubert, N.C. and Barbara DeMaria of Licking; his mother, Dorothy Shelton of Houston; atwo sisters, Bertha Murray of Lickiing and Bonnie Smith of Lynn Haven, Fla.; 24 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a step-great grandson. Services were March 7 at the First Baptist Church in Houston with teh Rev. Benny Gard and the Rev. Kendall Ford officiating. Burial was in the Pine Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home of Houston.
