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Paul Timothy Wright

M, #159241, b. 24 March 1968, d. 13 December 2021
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Family: Lori Lyn Mesplay

SonEvan Timothy Wright
DaughterAnna Kaylyn Wright
DaughterLeah Kirsten Wright
DaughterEmma Grace Wright

Biography

Paul Timothy Wright was born on 24 March 1968 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO; son of Timothy and Judith (Thomas) Wright of Rolla and Columbia, MO. He married Lori Lyn Mesplay daughter of David Allen Mesplay and Brenda K. Brookshire, on 24 July 1993 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. Paul Timothy Wright died on 13 December 2021 in Boonville, Cooper Co., MO,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Paul Timothy Wright, 53, of Boonville, went to be with his Lord on December 13, 2021.

Paul was born in Rolla, MO on March 24, 1968, a son of Tim and Judith Thomas Wright. He married Lori Mesplay on July 24, 1993 in Rolla, MO. She survives at their home.

Paul was employed in the software engineering field for more than twenty-five years. He was a loving husband, dad, son, son-in-law, brother, and friend. Paul loved Christ and was passionate about sharing the truth with others. He enjoyed music, traveling with his family, and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by his parents, Tim and Judith Wright of Columbia; his children, Evan Timothy Wright, Anna Kaylyn Wright, Leah Kirsten Wright and Emma Grace Wright all of Boonville; two brothers, David (Jill) Wright of Arnold, MO and James (Wendy) Wright of Springfield, a sister, Laura Wright (Michael Sersch) of LaCrosse, WI; and father-in-law, Dave Mesplay.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Brenda Mesplay.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel in Columbia. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested at Gideon's International.

Condolences may be shared at www.bachyager.com.

He was buried in December 2021 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone Co., MO.
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Delmar Brighton Fipps

M, #159253, b. 19 September 1907, d. 13 April 1975
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Biography

Delmar Brighton Fipps was born on 19 September 1907 in Dent Co., MO; son of Frederick Filmore and Sarah May (Hunt) Fipps. He married Blanche L. Southard daughter of William Jacob Southard and Ada Christine Riley, on 11 October 1958 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO; Delmar was first married to Muriel Elizabeth Mitchell and had a daughter, Geneva Eunice Fipps who married Rolland W. Hayes and later Richard Miller. Delmar Brighton Fipps died on 13 April 1975.

He was buried in April 1975 in Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #46462427.
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Pearl Huskey

F, #159255, b. 2 May 1936, d. 19 January 2011
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Family: Claude William "Bill" Southard (b. 7 November 1928, d. 27 November 1986)

SonCraig Claude Southard+
SonClyde William Southard (b. 25 November 1958, d. 5 May 2010)
SonRodney Eugene Southard
SonRickie Dale Southard
DaughterJennie Christine Southard+ (b. 3 December 1969, d. 21 October 2011)

Biography

Pearl Huskey was born on 2 May 1936 in Yancy Mills, Phelps Co., MO; daughter of Frank and Virginia "Jennie" (Brown) Huskey. She married Claude William "Bill" Southard son of William Jacob Southard and Ada Christine Riley, on 14 March 1956 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. Pearl Huskey died on 19 January 2011 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Pearl Southard of Rolla, Missouri was born on May 2, 1937 in Yancy Mills, Missouri to Frank and Jennie (Brown) Huskey and passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 73 years.

She was united in marriage to Claude (Bill) William Southard on March 14, 1956. Pearl was a devoted wife and mother. She focused her time and energy in providing for and sacrificing for her husband and children. Her house was always clean and food was always prepared with love. She enjoyed living in the country on the farm and was willing to help out on the farm whenever there was a need.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her parents; Frank and Jennie Huskey; nine brothers and sisters; daughter-in-law, Anna Southard and son, Clyde Southard. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Craig Claude Southard of St. James, Missouri, Rodney Eugene Southard of Rolla, Missouri, Rickie Dale Southard of Chesterfield, Missouri; daughter, Christine Martens and husband of Rolla, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Tammy Southard; grandchildren and great grandchild, Skyler Southard, Ashley Southard, Jacob Southard, Eric Southard, Karana Southard, Hanan Southard, Nicholas Southard, Jonathan Southard, Derek Norris, Ciarra Martens and Cheyenne Southard; other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2011 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home of Rolla, Missouri.

She was buried in January 2011, Findagrave #64606164.
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Jennie Christine Southard

F, #159256, b. 3 December 1969, d. 21 October 2011

Parents

FatherClaude William "Bill" Southard (b. 7 November 1928, d. 27 November 1986)
MotherPearl Huskey (b. 2 May 1936, d. 19 January 2011)
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Family 1: Norris

SonDerek Donald Norris

Family 2: Robert Emil Martens

DaughterCiarra Macey Pearl Martens (b. 26 July 2004, d. 13 July 2021)

Biography

Jennie Christine Southard was born on 3 December 1969 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. She married Robert Emil Martens on 23 September 2001; Robert was first married in 1990 to Stephanie Louise Carter and had a son, Jaymes. She died on 21 October 2011 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Jennie Christine Martens

Jennie Christine Martens of Rolla, Missouri was born in Rolla, Missouri on December 3, 1969 to Claude "Bill" and Pearl (Huskey) Southard and passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at the age of 41 years.

On September 23, 2001 she married Robert Martens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Pearl Southard; one brother, Clyde Southard and sister-in-law, Anna Southard.

She is survived by her husband, Robert of the home; two children, Derek Norris of Cuba, Missouri and Ciarra Martens of the home; three brothers, Craig Southard and wife Connie of St. James, Missouri, Rodney Southard and wife Lisa of Rolla, Missouri and Richard Southard and wife Christina of St. Charles, Missouri; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gerald and Kathy Martens of Vichy, Missouri; brother-in-law, Dwayne Martens and wife Sheila of New Haven, Missouri; other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri with Pastor Gerald Wittmaier officiating. Interment followed in the Macedonia Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.



She was buried in October 2011 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #64606164.
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Ciarra Macey Pearl Martens

F, #159258, b. 26 July 2004, d. 13 July 2021

Parents

FatherRobert Emil Martens
MotherJennie Christine Southard (b. 3 December 1969, d. 21 October 2011)
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Biography

Ciarra Macey Pearl Martens was born on 26 July 2004 in Ft. Leonard Wood, Pulaski Co., MO. She died on 13 July 2021 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Ciarra Macey Pearl Martens of Rolla, Missouri passed away tragically on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 16. She was born on July 26, 2004 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to Robert and the late Jennie "Christine" (Southard) Martens.

Ciarra was a student at the Rolla High School and was set to enter her junior year; she was a trumpet player in the marching band, a member of the German Club and the track and field team, where she competed at Districts for discus throwing. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. James, Missouri and a hostess at Colton's Steakhouse in Rolla, Missouri. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends and spending time with her beloved family. Her greatest joy was meeting her only niece Taylor for the first time. She was a loving daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, student, teammate and friend who will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

In addition to her mother, Christine Martens, Ciarra was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Gerald and Katherine Martens; maternal grandparents, Bill and Pearl Southard; uncles, Clyde Southard and Dwayne Martens; aunt, Anna Southard.

Ciarra is survived by her father, Robert Martens of Rolla, Missouri; brothers, Jaymes (Jessica) Martens of California and Derek Norris of Imperial, Missouri; uncles, Craig Southard of St. James, Missouri, Rodney (Lisa) Southard of Vichy, Missouri and Richard Southard of St. Louis, Missouri; niece, Taylor Martens of California; a host of cousins, extended family and friends.

Funeral services for Ciarra Martens will be held at 1:00PM on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 1:00PM at the Rolla Chapel of the James and Gahr Mortuary, Rolla, Missouri with Dr. Jerry Baumann officiating. Interment will be at Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Missouri. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 11:00AM until service time at 1:00PM also at the Rolla Chapel of the James and Gahr Mortuary, Rolla, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to the Martens Family. Cards are available at all James and Gahr locations. For online condolences please visit www.jamesgahrmortuary.com.

She was buried in July 2021 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #229525627.
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Connie Sue Mellville

F, #159262, b. 18 September 1966, d. 8 November 2018
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Biography

Connie Sue Mellville was born on 18 September 1966 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. She married Craig Claude Southard son of Claude William "Bill" Southard and Pearl Huskey; Connie was first married to John P. Iannace on 8 JUL 1991 at Las Vegas. They lived at El Cajon, Oceanside, and Lakeside, CA, and had Johnny Benjamin Iannace, born 13 SEP 1991 in San Diego County, CA. (California Birth Index/Ancerstry.com). Johnny died on 28 DEC 2016 at Osage County, Missouri. Connie Sue Mellville died on 8 November 2018 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com Memorial #194603957):

Connie Sue Southard of St. James, Mo. passed away at her home in St. James, Mo. on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was 52 years, 1 month, and 21 days of age.

Connie Sue Southard was born on September 18, 1966, in Phelps County, Mo. to Donald Melville and Velma (Gibson) Melville-Brooks.

Connie Sue Southard was a custodian and worked for the Public School District and 10 years with Melville Boarding and Care, taking care of mentally disabled people which was a family business.

She enjoyed being around family and friends. She liked to watch tv, comedies, and recent shows. Connie grew up in California then moved to MO in 2004 to be close to her family. She had a good kind heart. Connie will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Connie Sue Southard is survived by her husband Craig Southard of St. James, MO; one son, Skyler Southard and wife Miranda of Rolla, MO; two daughters, Sara Bolin and Ashley Southard both of St. James, MO; one brother: Richard Melville and wife Toni of St. James, MO; three sisters: Robin Castillo and husband Tom of El Cajon, CA; Rhonda Rodriguez of El Cajon, CA, and Lisa Redmond and husband Andy of Rosamond, CA; along with seven grandchildren: Sadie, Connor, Brendan, Cheyenne, Logan, Gwen, and Kylie, along with 7 nephews and 5 nieces.

Connie Southard is preceded in death by her Stepfather Ed Brooks, along with one son, Johnny Iannace, and an infant daughter, Vanessa Tolbert.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Forest City Christian Church in St. James with Gene Branson officiating.

Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, MO.

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Anna Marie Martens

F, #159267, b. 10 November 1959, d. 23 February 1995
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Family: Craig Claude Southard

SonSkyler Craig Southard
DaughterAshley Ellen Southard

Biography

Anna Marie Martens was born on 10 November 1959 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA; daughter of Gerald and Katherine (Freeman) Martens. She married Craig Claude Southard son of Claude William "Bill" Southard and Pearl Huskey, on 25 April 1987 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO; ceremony by Rev. LaVerne A. Janssen, Pastor. Anna Marie Martens died on 23 February 1995 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO,

Obituary -- (via Findagrave.com):

The Maries County Gazette - March 1, 1995

Anna Marie (Martens) Southard 35, of Rolla, passed away, Thursday, Feb. 23, at University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Rolla, Rev. Randy Weinkauf officiated. Burial was in the Macedonia Cemetery, visitation was held Sunday, Feb. 26, at Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla.

Mrs. Southard was born November 10, 1959 at Long Beach, California, to Gerald and Katherine (Freeman) Martens; she was united in marriage to Craig Southard on April 25, 1987 at Rolla, and to their union one son and one daughter were born. Mrs. Southard was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Rolla, and was active in the 4-H Club of Vichy.

Survivors include: her husband, Craig Southard; son, Skyler Southard, and daughter, Ashley Southard, all of the home; parents, Gerald and Katherine Martens of Vichy; brothers. Dwayne Martens of Union, Robert Martens of Port Hueneme, Calif.; grandmother, Thelma Freeman, of Iowa; brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Tammy Southard of Gerald, Rodney and Lisa Southard of St. James, and Ricky Southard of Rolla; sister-in-law, Christine Southard of St. James; mother-in-law, Pearl Southard of Rolla, a number of nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.

Memorials are suggested to the family of Anna Marie (Martens) Southard, or the American Diabetes Assn: cards and all arrangements were under the direction of Null & Son Funeral Home of Rolla.



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Clyde William Southard

M, #159270, b. 25 November 1958, d. 5 May 2010

Parents

FatherClaude William "Bill" Southard (b. 7 November 1928, d. 27 November 1986)
MotherPearl Huskey (b. 2 May 1936, d. 19 January 2011)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Clyde William Southard was born on 25 November 1958 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. He died on 5 May 2010 in Washington, Franklin Co., MO.

He was buried in May 2010 in Countryside Memorial Gardens, Canaan, Gasconade Co., MO, Findagrave #91836383.
Clyde William Southard began military service U.S. Army service, SP5.
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