Campbell, Charles Miller 18 Jun 1887 - May 1973 OH 31 May 1973 p6
Rogersville - Funeral services for Charles Miller Campbell, 85, of Rt. 3, Rogersville, were held Tuesday in the Jewell Windle Chapel with the Rev. Claude Barclay officiating, assisted by the Rev. Paul Swadley. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery,
Campbell, Charles Wilbur 30 Apr 1943 - 25 Jul 1956 CCR 9 Aug 1956 p7
[Note: Son of Spencer Drake & Arlea S. (Payne) Campbell]
Charles Wilbur Campbell was born April 30, 1943 at Hastings, Mich. the son of Spencer D. and Arlea Campbell. He came with his parents to Christian County in 1952 and lived most of the remainder of his life in the Sparta and Ozark communities with the exception of a year in Kansas. Charles Wilbur attended the Sparta and Ozark schools and was a member of the Victory Baptist Church. He entered into rest July 25 at the age of 13 years, two months and 25 days. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Drake Campbell of Route one, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Joan Payne of Ozark; Mrs. Arlene Allen of Ozark and Miss Kathleen Campbell of the home. Funeral services were held July 29 in the Victory Baptist Church with the Revs. Lloyd Wilson and Hubert Fugitt officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Campbell, Charley A. 16 Apr 1907 - 30 Jun 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: married Constance "Connie"]
Charley A. Campbell, 81, of Springfield, died at 5 a.m. June 30 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Services for Mr. Campbell were held Tuesday at the Greenlawn North Chapel. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Springfield, Mr. Campbell was the owner of Campbell Display Service for many years. He is survived by his wife, Constance "Connie;" a niece, Betty Bruton, Ozark; two nephews, Jack Rhoden, Venice, California, and Bill Rhoden, Las Vegas, Nevada; and several cousins m the West family, Lebanon.
Campbell, Chesley Earl 1902 - 9 Jul 1967 CCR 13 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John J. & Eliza (Lawson) Campbell; married 1930 Emma Pippin]
Chesley E. Campbell, 65 of Springfield, died about 1:40 a.m. Sunday at Thayer following a sudden illness. Mr. Campbell was living in Thayer while working on a construction project. He became ill in his apartment. He was a construction laborer for the J. M. Brake Bridge Company. Survivors are his wife, Emma; his mother, Mrs. Eliza Campbell, Sparta; one son, Darrell, with the Air Force in Coolidge, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. Nexa L. Pittman and Mrs. Jenna Lou Hanson, of Springfield; one brother, Raymond of Sunnyvale, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Merel Moses, Sparta, Mrs. Linda Snyder of Springfield, Miss Pearl Campbell, Sparta and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. H. T. Shearer and the Rev. Malcolm Eadaley officiating. Burial was in Galloway Cemetery.
Campbell, Claude R. 24 Feb 1892 - 16 Oct 1924 CCR 31 Oct 1924 p1
[Note: Son of James Thomas & Eliza A. (Adams) Campbell; married 30 Dec 1912 CCM Callie Martin; married July 1922 Miss Shirley Jean Brooks]
Claude R. Campbell was born at Harrison, Arkansas February 24, 1892. Soon after, the family moved to Missouri, where he grew to early manhood. Claude united with the Christian church at Sparta June 1900. He enlisted in the U. S. Army August 3, 1909, and has been five times honorably discharged from his country’s Military Services; and was serving his sixth enlistment at the time of his death, having served fifteen years, two months and thirteen days. He gave the best of his life to his county. E took special pride in giving the best that was in him to his Nation, unselfishly offering himself on the altar of his country’s liberty and for the sake of humanity. He served twenty-two months overseas in the World war; and on the fields of Cantigney, Soissons, Argonne and others, he and his companions have written bright pages in the glorious history of their country. He was united in marriage to Miss Shirley Jean Brooks in July, 1922. No children were born to this union. He departed this life in the service at Monterey, California, October 16, 1924, aged thirty-two years, seven months and twenty-two days. He was accorded a full Military funeral by his Battery at the Presidia at Monterey, California. Claude was a kind and loving husband, an affectionate son, a true soldier and a Christian gentleman. Mourning his departure are his wife, who is suffering from tuberculosis and who was unable to accompany the body to this country; his mother; three brothers: Charlie and Fred of Ozark, Frank of Highlandville; four sisters, two of which are in Washington, Mrs. Myrtle Couchman and Mrs. Hallis Fitzgerald; one in Texas, Mrs. Minnie Matthews, and one in Kansas City, Mrs. Lola Fisher, and many other relatives and a host of friend both in services and in civil life.
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Campbell, Claude R. 24 Feb 1892 - 16 Oct 1924 CCR 31 Oct 1924 p1
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy in the loss of our dear son and brother. We are especially thankful for the beautiful floral tribute. MRS. ELIZA A. CAMPBELL and family.
Campbell, Clifford E. 18 Mar 1929 – 10 Mar 1995 CCH-N 15 Mar 1995
[Note: Son of Clarence Roscoe & Mell Susan (Rader) Campbell; married 10 Aug 1950 Maggie Sue Avery 22 Apr 1932 – 10 Mar 1995]
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Campbell, Maggie Sue (Avery) 22 Apr 1932 – 10 Mar 1995 CCH-N 15 Mar 1995
[Note: Daughter of Harol Edward & Jewel D. ( ) Avery; married 10 Aug 1950 Clifford E. Campbell 18 Mar 1929 – 10 Mar 1995]
Clifford E. Campbell, 65, and Maggie Sue Campbell, 62, died Friday evening, March 10, 1995, in an automobile accident. Clifford E. Campbell was born March 18, 1929, the son of Clarence Roscoe and Mell Susan Campbell. He was a graduate of Ozark High School. He played basketball in high school and also as a member of Special Armed Forces, U.S. Army. He was a former president of both Campbell Oil Company and Ozark Booster Club, and served on the Board of Directors of Capital Bank. Maggie Sue Campbell was born April 22, 1932, the daughter of Harol Edward and Jewel D. Avery. She was a graduate of Nixa High School. She was an active business woman, served on various community projects and was a member of area civic clubs, formerly holding offices including president of Cosmopolitan Club and chairwoman of Christian County Republican Committee. Lifelong residents of Christian County, the Campbells were married on Aug. 10, 1950 and were owners of Campbell’s Ozark Country Jubilee in Branson. They were active in their community and the Republican Party and were members of the First Baptist Church, Ozark. They took pride in their family and enjoyed the time they spent together. They were preceded in death by their parents; Mr. Campbell’s brothers, Estel and Glen Campbell, and his sister, Luella Baird. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Rick Wiles, Ozark; two grandchildren, Bren and Sarah Wiles; Mr. Campbell’s brother and sisters and their spouses, Roger and Alice Campbell, Nixa, Lucille and Leland Melton, Ozark, and Leola and Loren Fitzpatrick, Nixa; a sister-in-law, Mary Lee Campbell, Ozark; a host of nieces and nephews; Mrs. Campbell’s sister, Edna Sue Hill, Aurora; and niece Patricia Sue Moore. Services were Tuesday in Ozark First Baptist Church with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark First Baptist Church building fund.
Campbell, Clifton Waldo “Tip” 1902 - Jan 1969 CCR 20 Feb 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Charles Edward & Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Carter) Campbell; married 24 Nov 1926 Gertrude M. Hicks]
Funeral services were held January 28 for Clifton Waldo “Tip” Campbell, 67, of Palo Alto, Calif, a retired carpenter and motel owner. Campbell died in Kaiser Hospital at Redwood City of a heart ailment. He had lived at 243 Byron St., Palo Alto. Campbell was a native of Sparta, Mo. He had lived in California 28 years and in Palo Alto since 1954. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude M. Campbell ; two sons, Roger C. Campbell of Hayward and John K. Campbell of Salinas, and five grandchildren, He is also survived by a brother, John J. Campbell of Palo Alto and Mrs. J. C. Woody of St. Louis. MO. Funeral arrangements were made by Colonial Mortuary, Mountain View. Interment was in Alta Mesa Cemetery, Palo Alto.
Campbell, Dayton Dunbar, Dr. May 1882 - 16 Oct 1959 CCR 22 Oct 1959 p8
[Note: Son of Alexander & Emma ( ) Campbell; married Elizabeth]
Dr. Dayton Dunbar Campbell, 77, died Oct. 16 at Kansas City where he had served for 51 years as an instructor at the University of Missouri School of Dentistry. He retired two years ago. Dr. Campbell began his practice at Ozark and then returned to the Kansas City school at a teach. He spent his boyhood in the Billings community He was a life elder of Country Club Christian Church in Kansas City, the highest honor award to layman of the Christian denomination. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell; a daughter, Mrs. Robert T. Griffiths of Eastchester, N. Y., a nephew, Edward Campbell of Stratford, Conn; and two grandchildren.
Campbell, Don Ulric 15 Jul 1942 - 16 Jun 1984 OH 21 Jun 1984 p13
[Note: Son of Virgil & Rosa (Lindsbury) Campbell; married Pat]
Services for Don U. Campbell, 41, were held June 20 in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Campbell was dead on arrival June 16 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after apparently suffering a heart attack. Mr. Campbell, a native of Orange Grove, Calif., moved here five years ago. He was a welder for Joe Warren Welding and a member of Nixa Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Pat; a son, Bryan, of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Morene Goforth, Reedley, Calif., Mrs. Joyce Peters, Turlock, Calif. and Mrs. Lorna Howard, Riverbank, Calif.; and four brothers, Tony, Bakersfield, Calif., Carl, Reedley, Calif., Elmer, Dinuba, Calif., and Jay, Ozark.
Campbell, Dorothy Mae (Durbin) 1 May 1917 - 26 Jan 2004 SN-L 30 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Florence ( ) Durbin; married Chester Campbell]
Dorothy Mae Campbell passed away at 6:55 p.m. Monday in St. John's after a short illness. Dorothy was born May 1, 1917, in Ozark, Mo., to Oliver and Florence Durbin. She was a healthcare business owner and caregiver for many people over the years from here to South Dakota. She was there for anyone and everybody who needed help of any kind. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Shirley; two granddaughters, Sharon and Renee; and one grandson, Ronny. Survivors include her husband, Chester; one son and his wife, Jim and Cindy Campbell of Springfield; daughters Barbara Bruce and Judy Reeser of Springfield; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 11 great great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. She will be loved and missed by everyone.
Campbell, Dorthia C. (Smith) 25 Jan 1919 - 29 Jul 2007 SN-L 30 Jul 2007
[Note: Daughter of Grover & Lizzie (Wells) Smith; married 1 Aug 1937 Roy K. T. Campbell 17 Apr 1911 - 16 Apr 1984]
Dorthia C. Campbell, 88, Rogersville, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007, in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Dorothy was a retired nurse's aide with Cox Medical Centers. She was born January 25, 1919, in Rogersville, Missouri, the daughter of the late Grover and Lizzie (Wells) Smith. She was united in marriage to Roy K. "T" Campbell on August 1, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Artho Smith; and two sisters, Larra Biggs and Fern Davenport. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by a daughter, Peggie Bess, Springfield; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2007, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Visitation will be prior to the funeral service from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2007 in funeral home. The family has requested memorial donations to the Harmony Baptist Church Building Fund, 5105 S. State Highway 125, Rogersville, 65742. Online condolences and guest book signing may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Campbell, Douglas Lynn 27 Dec 1961 - 6 Jan 1993 OH 13 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of J. O. & Edna ( ) Campbell; married Deanna Lynn (Ellison) Irons]
Douglas Lynn Campbell, 31, Springfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1993 in Cox Medical Center, South. He was born Dec. 27, 1961 in Branson, the son of J. O. and Edna Campbell. He was an Ozark High School graduate and a member of Faith Baptist Church, Spokane. He was employed by Southern Missouri Containers, as a shipping supervisor. Survivors include his parents, J. O. and Edna Campbell, Ozark; three brothers, and their wives, Elza and Sandy Campbell, Ozark, Al and Vickie Campbell, Lampe, and Dwayne and Brenda Campbell, Willard; grandfather, Elza Mitchell, Springfield; and his fiancée, Carol Olinghouse, Springfield. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Campbell, Edna Mae (Mitchell) 8 Sep 1925 - 11 Apr 2009 SN-L 13 Apr 2009 & CCH-N 15 Apr 2009
[Note: Daughter of Elza & Lulu Grace (Thornbrugh) Mitchell; married 9 Jan 1946 Junior Campbell 18 May 1925 - 2 May 1998
Edna Mae Campbell, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2009. She was born September 8, 1925, in Branson, the daughter of Elza and Lulu Grace Mitchell. On January 9, 1946, she and Junior Campbell were united in marriage. Mrs. Campbell was a cook for the Ozark School System for 21 years. She was also a homemaker. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and enjoyed working in her yard, and helping others. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Spokane. Survivors include three sons, Elza Campbell and wife, Sandy, Ozark, Al Campbell, Lampe, and Dwayne Campbell and wife, Brenda, Willard; 43 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Opal Hughes, Springfield, and Mildred Forgey, Ozark; and two brothers, Albert Mitchell, Halltown, and Leon Mitchell, Ozark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior, in 1998; a son, Doug Campbell; a grandson, Ross Campbell; a sister, Edith Evans; and her parents. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor James Mohler officiating. Burial will follow at Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home.
Campbell, Eliza (Lawson) 5 Aug 1879 - 8 Jul 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: married John J. Campbell 1875-1915]
Mrs. Eliza Campbell, 89, of Sparta, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Campbell, a member of the Sparta Baptist Church, was born in Fairview, Va. In 1892, her family moved to Christian County, the trip in a covered wagon taking 17 weeks. She is survived by a son, Raymond, Sunnyvale, Calif.; three daughters, Pearl, of the home, Mrs. Muriel Moses, Sparta and Mrs. Linda Snider, Springfield, nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Sparta Baptist Church with the Revs. Roscoe Harding and Connie Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Pembina Cemetery northeast of Ozark under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Campbell, Eliza A. (Adams) 27 Mar 1858 - 27 Feb 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
[Note: Daughter of Peter & ? ( ) Adams; married 1876 James Thomas Campbell 18 Feb 1847 - 12 Jan 1924]
Funeral services were held at Highlandville Baptist Church March 2 for Mrs. Elisa Campbell, who died in a Kansas City hospital February 27 after a brief illness. Born March 27, 1868, Mrs. Campbell would have been 92 had she lived another month. A resident of Highlandville, she had lived most of her life in Christian County. She was born in Oklahoma, at that time Indian Territory. She married James T. Campbell and to them nine children were born; four sons and five daughters. One died in infancy. She is survived by five children: Fred Campbell and Mrs. Gordon Hopkins of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Lou Couchman of Glacier, Wash., Mrs. John Apel of Kansas City, and Frank Campbell of Highlandville; 28 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one sister. She was a lifelong member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Campbell, Elizabeth Arabelle “Lizzie“ (Carter) 15 Sep 1878 - 13 Aug 1939 CCR 17 Aug 1939 p1
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Roena (Alsup) Carter; married 26 Jun 1898 CCM Charles Edward Campbell 14 Sep 1876 - 26 Feb 1947]
Elizabeth Arabelle Carter was born on a farm one mile southeast of Sparta September 15, 1878, the daughter of John and Roena Carter. She attended school at Sparta and lived in Missouri her entire life. She was married to Charley Campbell, June 26, 1898. To this union were born five children, Kenneth, Clifton, Irene, Eugene and John. Kenneth and Eugene died in infancy. She loved her family and home, and was kind and patient in her sickness and death. She became a Christian when a mere girl and united with the Christian Church at Sparta. She and her husband moved their membership to Ozark several years ago, and was a faithful member there at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband and three children, Clifton of Tulsa, John of the home address, and Irene Woody of Cape Girardeau, and four grandchildren; also one brother, Thomas D. Carter of Springfield and one sister, Mrs. L.T. Melton of Marshfield, and a number of relatives. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, August 16, at 2 pm by Bro. Frank West in the Chaffin Funeral Home with burial in Linden cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Campbell, Ellis Blond 22 Oct 1915 - 26 Dec 2009 SN-L 28 Dec 2009
[Note: Son of Charles Newton & Lydia (McCarty) Campbell; married 15 Apr 1934 Helen Baird]
Ellis Blond Campbell, age 94, Ozark, passed away December 26, 2009, in his home. He was born October 22, 1915 in Christian County, the son of Charles Newton and Lydia (McCarty) Campbell. Blond was a lifelong resident of Christian County. On April 15, 1934 he married Helen Baird. They were married 70 years before her death in 2004. Blond worked as a welder and then as a foreman for Ash Grove Cement, retiring in 1977. He loved horses, hunting, fishing and was a Cardinals fan. Survivors include his son, Terry Campbell and wife Kimberly, Ozark; two grandsons, TJ Campbell, Ozark and Aaron Campbell and wife Jill, Sparta; three great-grandchildren, Amber, Karrie and Cody; and a sister, Charlene Pippin, Rogersville. In addition to his wife, Blond was preceded in death by his parents; and his other brothers and sisters. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Pembina Cemetery, Rogersville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday in the funeral home.
Campbell, Estel Oren 10 Mar 1910 - 3 Jun 1988 OH 9 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Clarence Roscoe & Mell Susan (Rader) Campbell; married Caroline E. Busch 3 Aug 1915 - 2 Jul 1984]
Estel Oren Campbell, 78, of Ozark, died at 4:50 p.m. June 3 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Campbell were held Monday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Robert E. Brueck and James P. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Born March 10, 1910, to Clarence and Mell Campbell in Christian County, Mr. Campbell was a retired businessman. A resident of the Campbell City addition north of Ozark, Mr. Campbell had spent the winter months in Alamo, Texas, for the past several years. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Ozark. He had served as past president of the Ozark Lions Club. Mr. Campbell owned the Campbell Ford Agency in Ozark from 1944-1961, and was Chairman of the Board for the Campbell Motor Company. During the time he owned the Ford agency, he sponsored the first driver's education training program in southwest Missouri and the Ozark school system. That effort was in cooperation with former longtime Ozark School Superintendent Clyde McConnell. He owned the Philco Appliance Store in Ozark for a number of years. Mr. Campbell was one of the original founders of the Empire Bank in Springfield, and he served on its Board of Directors. He developed the Campbell City residential and commercial development near Ozark, and became the first 25-year dealer for the Avion Coach Corporation. He was a member of both the Avion Travelcade Club and the Winnebago International Travel Club. Mr. Campbell was at one time an agent for the Farmers Insurance Group, and for the past 30 years was a Foremost Insurance Agent for recreational vehicles. He was preceded in death by his wife; Caroline (Busch) Campbell, in 1984; by a sister, Mrs. Luella Baird; and by a guardian grandson, Reginald Donnachie. Mr. Campbell's survivors include his wife; Hazel; a daughter and son-in-law, Carole and Clifton Collins, Ozark; a grandson, Cameron Collins, Springfield; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Cynthia and John Fitzgibbons, Ozark; a stepdaughter, Sue Compton, Strafford; three brothers, Glen, Clifford, and Roger Campbell, all of Ozark; and two sisters, Lucille Melton, Ozark, and Leola Fitzpatrick, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, Ozark; P.O. Box 328.
Campbell, Flossie M. (Stewart) 26 Sep 1904 - 29 Sep 1984 OH 4 Oct 1984 p11
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Mary ( ) Stewart; married Laymond Denzil Campbell 9 Nov 1906 - 4 Jan 1946]
Services for Flossie Campbell, 80, Bethany, Okla., were held Oct. 3 in Harmony Baptist Church west of Rogersville with the Rev. Loy Reed officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery southwest of Rogersville under direction of Marsh. Mrs. Campbell died Sept. 29 in a nursing home in Oklahoma City, Okla., after as long illness. The widow of Laymond Campbell, she was a bookkeeper for First National Bank for many years and a member of the Baptist Church, both in Bethany. Survivors include a son, Moore, Okla.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Frances Oravetz, Oklahoma City, Okla; two brothers, Ira Stewart, state of Oklahoma, and Manford Stewart, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and five grandchildren.
Campbell, Frank P. 6 Mar 1895 - 14 Jun 1955 CCR 16 Jun 1955 p1
[Note: Son of James Thomas & Eliza A. (Adams) Campbell; married Mable M. Kentling 23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977]
Funeral services for Frank P. Campbell, 60, retired barber and well known resident of Highlandville for 50 years were held Thursday at the Highlandville Baptist Church with burial in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Howard Blevins. He died at his home at Highlandville after an illness of several years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable Campbell; two sons, Paul K. and James W., both of Highlandville; two grandchildren, one brother and three sisters.
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Campbell, Frank P. 6 Mar 1895 - 14 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
Frank P. Campbell was born March 6, 1895 at Selmore, Mo. and passed away June 14, 1955 at the age of 60 years. He was united in marriage to Mable Kentling and to this union two sons were born. He is survived by his wife, Mable, two sons, Paul K. and James W. and two grandchildren, all of Highlandville, one brother, Fred of Seattle, Wash.; and three sisters, Myrtle and Hallie of the state of Washington, and Lola of Kansas City, Mo. He was converted at an early age and united with the Sparta Christian Church at Sparta, Mo. Funeral services were conducted June 16 at 2 p.m. in the Highlandville Baptist Church by Rev. Howard Blevins, with burial in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Campbell, Fronda Elizabeth (Ludwig) 6 Feb 1913 - 3 May 2007 SN-L 6 May 2007
[Note: Daughter of Guy & Emma ( ) Ludwig; married 1929 Don Carlos Campbell]
Fronda Elizabeth Campbell, 94, of Springfield, passed away on May 3, 2007, in Springfield. She was born February 6, 1913, in Rutherford, Tenn. Fronda married Don Carlos Campbell in 1929. She was a member of Ozark First Baptist Church and an Auxiliary member at Cox North hospital. She was a long-time employee of Lily Tulip. Fronda enjoyed sewing, spending time with her grandchildren, playing Skip-bo, and visiting the Rocky Mountains. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Emma and Guy Ludwig; her three brothers, Roy, Orville and Guy; a baby sister, Virginia Ludwig; and a baby daughter, Virginia Campbell. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Barbara and Carol Bray, Donald and Donna Campbell, John Campbell, and Jim and Vonna Campbell; her grandchildren, Ann Williams, Don Bray, LeeAnn Grzib, Dana Roberts, Linda Reed, Angie Campbell, Kathy Ludwig, Kris Eddy, Jamie Campbell, Kelly Campbell, John Campbell, David Campbell and Derek Campbell; her great-grandchildren, Amanda Nurnberg, Regina Hower, Kelsy Grzib, Amanda Roberts, Reed, Brock and Lucas Schlesselman, Brittany Eddy, Kenny Eddy, Ethan Greenwood, Leah, Issac Ludwig, Taylor Campbell and Ariel Ludwig; her great-great-grandchildren, Samuel Nurnberg, Sophia Nurnberg and William Hower; and her neighbors, Butch and Mary. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Monday, May 7 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial in New Hope Cemetery, Fruitland, Mo. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 6 in the funeral home .
Campbell, Georgia Lee (Willoughby) Jenkins 1941 - 1 Feb 1968 CCR 8 Feb 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of ? & Artie Mae ( ) Willoughby; married ? Jenkins; married 8 Sep 1967 Marvin Ralph Campbell]
Mrs. Georgia Lee Campbell, 26, of Ozark died at 10 a.m. Thursday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Campbell had been a resident of Weaubleau most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Marvin; a daughter, Janet Lee Jenkins, three sons, Gary Wayne Jenkins, Steven Alan Campbell and Michael Alan Campbell, all of the home; her mother, Mrs. Artie Mae Sebring of Humansville; three brothers, Buddy Willoughby of Newport News, Va., Ira of Redwood City, Calif., Carl of Humansville’ five sisters, Mrs. Linda Sawers of Springfield, Mrs. Ruth Truitt of Weaubleau, Mrs. Mildred Mitts of El Dorado Springs, Mrs.. Bethel Gunter of Kansas City and Mrs. Gladys Pace of Humansville. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with Miss Alice Wunderlich and Miss Rose Bennett officiating. Graveside services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Robinson Cemetery near Weaubleau..
Campbell, Gladys Earlene (Stockstill) Whitehead 10 Oct 1904 - 20 May 2004 SN-L 21 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of William Henderson & Ollie May (Sims) Stockstill; married 1927 Euell A. “Dick” Whitehill; married 1979 Robert Campbell]
Gladys Earlene Stockstill (Whitehead) Campbell, 98, everyone's favorite aunt, and a loving wife and sister, died May 20, 2004, in Shawnee, Kan. Born Oct. 10, 1905, at Ponce de Leon, Mo., to William Henderson Stockstill and Ollie May Sims Stockstill, Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Roy "Cricket" Carless and Ralph; sister Mildred L. Mason; and husband Euell A. "Dick" Whitehead and Robert Campbell. She is survived by two sisters, Gyneth Carlus and Helen Lee, and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Gladys was the oldest daughter and second oldest sibling in a family of seven children and contributed to the rearing of the younger children. In later life, she and Euell were second parents to their many nieces and nephews. Before marriage to her beloved Euell in 1927, Gladys worked for Harrison's Model Markets in Springfield. During World War II, Gladys and Euell worked at the government facility in Oak Ridge, Tenn. After Euell's death in 1970, Gladys married Robert Campbell in 1979 and they spent many pleasant years together. Gladys was a talented seamstress and enjoyed traveling and going to auctions. Gladys and Euell were devoted members of the Church of Christ. Gladys was a member of the Sunset Church of Christ in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Sunset Church of Christ. Services will be held Saturday, May 22, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, with burial at White Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday, preceding the funeral.
Campbell, Glen L. 19 Feb 1921 - 11 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Clarence Roscoe & Mell Susan (Rader) Campbell; married 27 Jul 1940 Mary Lee Marley]
Glen L. Campbell, 72, Ozark, died Friday, June 11, 1993, at Cox Medical Center South. He was born Feb. 19, 1921, the son of Clarence and Mell Campbell. On July 27, 1940, he was united in marriage to Mary Lee Marley. He lived throughout his life in the Ozark area and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. He was past president and co-owner of Campbell Ford and Mercury. He was a charter member and past president of the Ozark Booster Club. An avid horseman, he enjoyed showing Tennessee Walking Horses and Missouri Fox Trotting Horses for more than 35 years. He was past president of Southwest Horse Show Association and also the Wagon Ho Club. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors in Lewisburg, Tenn., and was a lifetime member of Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Estel Campbell; and a sister, Luella Baird. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary Lee; two daughters, Glenda Nichols, and her husband, Ted, Ozark, and Sandy McKee, and her husband, Butch, Ozark; four grandchildren, Stormy and Joshua McKee and Brian and Bradley Nichols; two brothers, Roger Campbell, and his wife, Alice, Nixa, and Clifford Campbell, and his wife, Maggie Sue, Ozark; two sisters, Lucille Melton, and her husband, Leland, Ozark, and Leola Fitzpatrick, and her husband, Loren, Nixa; and other relatives. Services were held Tuesday, June 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Ozark.
Campbell, Helen Lucille (Baird) 11 Mar 1916 - 26 Jul 2004 SN-L 28 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Zebedee & Jessie (Smith) Baird; married 15 Apr 1934 Ellis Blond Campbell 22 Oct 1915 - 26 Dec 2009]
Helen Lucille Campbell, age 88, of Ozark, passed away Monday, July 26, 2004, in St. John's Hospital. She was born March 11, 1916, in Ozark, the daughter of Zebedee and Jessie (Smith) Baird. On April 15, 1934, she and Blond Campbell were united in marriage. Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker, and attended Grace Full Gospel Church in Rogersville. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Blond; a son, Terry Campbell and wife Susan, Ozark; three grandchildren, T.J. Campbell, Ozark, Aaron Campbell and his wife, Jill, Sparta, and Sarah Barton and her husband Ryan, Rogersville; two great grandchildren, Amber Barton and Carrie Armstrong; a step-grandson, Page Charles, Ozark; and a sister, Genobia Gray, Willard. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert, Oran and Joe Baird; and two sisters, Mae Kessinger and Bedith Broce. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Darrel Reid and Pastor Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will follow in Pembina Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
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Campbell, Helen Lucille (Baird) 11 Mar 1916 - 26 Jul 2004 CCH-N 4 Aug 2004
Helen Lucille Campbell, 88, Ozark, died Monday, July 26, 2004 in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born March 11, 1916 in Ozark, the daughter of Zebedee and Jessie (Smith) Baird. On April 15, 1934 she and Blond Campbell were united in marriage. Campbell was a homemaker, and attended Grace Full Gospel Church in Rogersville. Survivors include: Her husband of 70 years, Blond; a son Terry Campbell and wife Susan, Ozark; three grandchildren, T.J. Campbell, Ozark, Aaron Campbell and his wife Jill, Sparta, and Sarah Barton and her husband Ryan, Rogersville; two great-grandchildren, Amber Barton and Carrie Armstrong; a step-grandson, Page Charles, Ozark; and a sister, Genobia Gray, Willard. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Robert, Oran, and Joe Baird, and two sisters, Mae Kessinger, and Bedith Broce. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Darrel Reid and Pastor Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial followed in Pembina Cemetery.
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Campbell, Infant Daughter 11 Jul 1925 - 11 Jul 1925 CCR 24 Jul 1925 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charley N. & Lydia Armidia (McCarty) Campbell]
The infant of C. N. Campbell, born July 10th, died July 11th. Funeral services, under direction of Ozark Undertaking Co., were held July 12th with interment in the Pembina cemetery.
Campbell, James E. 16 Jun 1908 - 26 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: married Helen M.]
James E. Campbell, 79, of Springfield, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday in his home. The body was cremated under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. No services are planned. Mr. Campbell had worked for Western Auto for 30 years as a retail manager and wholesale representative. He farmed south of Ozark for 10 years, retiring to Forsyth in 1973 and living there for 14 years. He moved to Springfield in October of 1986 due to ill health. He was active in the building and organization of the United Methodist Church in Forsyth and was instrumental in the formation of the Forsyth Kiwanis Club. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. His survivors include his wife, Helen M.; a son, James B., Santa Fe, New Mexico; a daughter, Cathy AuBuchon, Pittsburg, Kansas; two sisters, Ruth Smith, Modesto, California, and Helen Holaday, Seal Beach, California; a brother Frank T., Visalia, California; and five grandchildren.
Campbell, James Raymond 22 Sep 1905 - 16 Nov 1977 OH 24 Nov 1977 p8
[Note: Son of John J. & Eliza (Lawson) Campbell; married Lura V. Cornelison 26 Mar 1905 - 6 May 1977]
Services for James Raymond Campbell, 72, of 3650 S. Franklin, were at 2 p.m. in Harris Chapel of Ozark with the Rev. W. S. Petius officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery, Rogersville. Mr. Campbell died in his home Wednesday.
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Campbell, James Raymond 22 Sep 1905 - 16 Nov 1977 OH 1 Dec 1977 p14
We would like to thank each and every one for every act of kindness in the death of our loved one, to all who sent food, flowers, your prayers, all we deeply appreciated. The Raymond Campbell Family, Virgil Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Knial Campbell and children, Mr. and Mrs. George Arnold and children, Pearl, Muriel and Linda.
Campbell, James Thomas 18 Feb 1847 - 12 Jan 1924 CCR 18 Jan 1924 p1
[Note: Son of William P. & Elizabeth (Hopkins) Campbell; married 30 Apr 1876 Eliza A. Adams 27 Mar 1858 - 27 Feb 1950]
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors of Highlandville and Ozark for their kindness and sympathy in the sad bereavement and loss of our dear husband and father, James T. Campbell, and especially Drs. Wade and Young for their kindness, and also to the friends for their beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Eliza Campbell and family
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Campbell, James Thomas 18 Feb 1847 - 12 Jan 1924 CCR 18 Jan 1924 p1
James T. Campbell of Highlandville, aged 76 years, 10 months and 24 days died in the Young Sanitarium at 7:00 o’clock p.m. Saturday, January 12, 1924. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church at Highlandville conducted by Rev. Cook with interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin of the Ozark Undertaking Company
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Campbell, James Thomas 18 Feb 1847 - 12 Jan 1924 CCR 18 Jan 1924 p8
James T. Campbell was born in Crawford County, Missouri. February 18, !847 and was united in marriage to Eliza Adams at Rolla, Missouri April 30, 1875, and departed this life January 12, 1924, aged 76 years, 10 months and 24 days. He leaved to mourn his departure his wife, four sons, four daughters and 36 grandchildren. His daughters are: Mrs. Mini Matthews, Lubback, Tex., Mrs. Hattie Fitzgerald, Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Lola Fisher, Kansas City, MO [sic - does name only three]; and the sons are Chas and Fred Campbell of Ozark, Frank Campbell of Highlandville and C. R. Campbell of Monteray, California.
Campbell, John 23 Oct 1892 - Jan 1984 OH 19 Jan 1984 pB7
[Note: may be the son of Andrew & Liddie ( ) Campbell in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO on 1900 census who had son John born Oct 1892, but no proof; John‘s residence at death was Taney County]
Card of Thanks
The family of John Campbell wishes to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to all who sent flowers, cards and food during the death of John. To Bro., Floyd Roberts, for the comforting words. We want to especially thank the administration, nurses and employees of the Christian County Nursing Home for their excellent and loving care. God Bless you all. 1-1tp
Campbell, John J. 18 Jan 1909 - 25 Mar 1981 OH 2 Apr 1981 p11
[Note: Son of Charles & Elizabeth (Carter) Campbell; married Reba F. 30 Nov 1908 - 10 Jul 1986; tombstone has middle initial H.]
Services for John J. Campbell, 72, Ozark, were held last Saturday in Adams Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Bennie Yount officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Campbell died March 25 in Springfield MediCenter. Mr. Campbell was a native of Sparta where he was a farmer, school bus driver and electrician. He moved to Palo Alto, Calif. where he was a maintenance mechanic for Wesco Industries for 15 years. After retiring, he moved to Ozark seven years ago. He was a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Reba F.; two sons, John Gordon, Alpine, Calif. and Charles B., Whiteland Air Force Base and four grandchildren.
Campbell, Junior 18 May 1925 - 2 May 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
[Note: Son of Virgil & Rosa (Lindabury) Campbell; married 9 Jan 1946 Edna Mae Mitchell]
Junior Campbell, age 72, of Ozark, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, in Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield. He was born May 18, 1925 in Berlin, Oklahoma, and was the son of Virgil and Rosa (Lindabury) Campbell. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On January 9, 1946, he and Edna Mae Mitchell were married. Mr. Campbell owned and operated a garage before he began work with Lily Tulip. He retired ten years ago. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Spokane. Survivors include: His wife, Edna, three sons, and their wives, Elza and Sandy Campbell, Ozark, Al and Vickie Campbell, Lampe, and Dwayne and Brenda Campbell; Willard, sixteen grandchildren. nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer Campbell, Dinuba, Calif., three sisters, Morene Goforth, Visalia, Calif., Lorna Howard, Modesto, Calif., and Joyce Peters, Delhi, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, :a son, Doug Campbell, and two brothers, Elmo and Don Campbell. Funeral services were 2 00 p m. Tuesday, May 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Keithly Mission Fund.
9 Nov 1906 - 4 Jan 1946
[Note: Son of Charles N. & Lydia Armedia (McCarthy) Campbell; married 1937 Flossie M. Stewart 26 Sep 1904 - 29 Sep 1984]
Laymond Campbell was born in Missouri to Charles N. and Lydia Campbell. They were a very loving family and liked to play music and sing when they got together. Laymond played the fiddle. He was always known by the nickname "Toe." In 1937 he married Flossie Stewart of Oklahoma. They lived in Carthage, Missouri for a few years and had two children, Earl and Mary, then they moved to Bethany, Oklahoma in 1943. He worked for Meadow Gold Dairy when he died in an automobile accident in 1946 leaving his widow and two children. He was also survived by his parents and five siblings, Zella Loveland and husband Frank, Carl Campbell and wife Wilda, Roy "T" Campbell and wife Dorthia, Blond Campbell and wife Helen and Charlene Cave and husband Roscoe; father and mother-law, Earl and Mary Stewart, brothers-in-law, Manford Stewart and wife Evy Lois and Ira stewart and wife Laveita. Neices, nephews and cousins. His body was returned to Missouri to be buried in Pembina Cemetery, near his old homeplace.
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Campbell, Lella (McDaniel) 18 Oct 1918 - 30 Apr 2008 SN-L 2 May 2008
[Note: Daughter of Willie S. & Dora B. (Daugherty) McDaniel; married Rex C. Campbell 20 Aug 1914 - 24 Mar 1988]
Lella McDaniel Campbell passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008. A private graveside funeral was held Thursday, May 1, in Weaver Cemetery, per her request.
Campbell, Lois Irene (McConnell) 15 Aug 1917 - 7 Jun 2000 CCH-N 14 Jun 2000
[Note: Daughter of Homer E. & Cora (Gibson) McConnell; married 27 Apr 1940 Paul K. Campbell]
Lois Irene McConnell Campbell, age 82, of Springfield, formerly of Highlandville, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 3 p.m. in Mercy Villa. Springfield, following a short illness. She was born August 15, 1917 in Nixa, the daughter of Homer and Cora McConnell. On April 27, 1940 she and Paul K. Campbell were married. Mrs. Campbell served as an elementary teacher and principal at Highlandville for 32 years. She was a member of South Gate Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband of 60 years, Paul; two daughters, Suzanne Israel and her husband Robert, Springfield, and Paula Firestone and her husband Dennis, Shelbyville, Kentucky; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Clyde, Chester, and Ralph McConnell and a sister, Helen Pierce. A funeral service was held Saturday, June 10, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Nolan D. Carrier officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation was Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to South Gate Baptist Church Building Fund, 5701 S. Farm Road 157, Springfield, MO 65810.
Campbell, Lura V. (Cornelison) 26 Mar 1905 - 6 May 1977 OH 12 May 1977 p10
[Note: Daughter of ? Cornelison; married James Raymond Campbell 22 Sep 1905 - 16 Nov 1977]
Mrs. Lura V. Campbell, 72 of 3559 South Franklin, died at 5:43 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital. She was a native of Elkhead and Bruner Communities in Christian County. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Raymond; two sons, Virgil of San Macio, Calif. and Knial of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Arnold, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Parker and Mrs. Pearl Stafford, both of Springfield, Mrs. Mary McKinley, Diggins and Mrs. Effie Swearengin, Fordland; six grandchildren, one great grandchild and one step grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery north of Linden.
Campbell, LuWillow “Willa” 20 Jan 1882 - 25 Oct 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. LuWillow Campbell, 97, Shreveport, La., mother of Mrs. Dixon Godsey, Nixa, were held Saturday in Grant City with burial in Grant City Cemetery. Mrs. Campbell died Oct. 25 in a Shreveport nursing home.
29 Dec 1881 - 7 Aug 1962
[Note: Daughter of William Franklin Sanders & Francis Adalyssa (Goode) McCarty; married 27 Aug 1899 CCM Charles N. Campbell 8 Jul 1877 - 14 Jul 1960]
Born in 1881 to William F.S. and Francis (Goode) McCarty. Lydia grew up in Christian County and married Charles N. Campbell. They had three daughters and four sons. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, one daughter, Velma and one son, Laymond; her parents and one son-in-law Frank Loveland. She was survived by daughters, Zella Loveland, and Charlene Cave and husband Roscoe. Three sons, Carl and wife Wilda, Roy "T" and wife Dorothia, and Blond and wife Helen; daughter-in-law, Flossie Campbell. She was a precious "Mommy Campbell" to eleven grandchildren. They were Raymond Keller, Charles Allen, Rosie, Velva Ann, Flossie, Peggie, Earl, Mary and Terry Campbell and Verba and Ginny Cave.
Our Mommy Campbell was a wonderful Christian woman. She raised her family by the word of God. She loved to tell stories of the past. She had a talent of writing poems. She loved for her family to get together and sing and play instruments. Having her for a grandma was a big blessing in my life (all five foot of her.) Burial: Pembina Cemetery, Pembina, Christian County
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Campbell, Mable M. (Kentling) 23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of Frank F. & Alma (Keysser) Kentling; married Frank B. Campbell 6 Mar 1895 - 14 Jun 1955]
Services for Mrs. Mable M. Campbell, 78, Highlandville were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Campbell died at 9 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital following a short illness. She had been a lifelong resident of the Highlandville community. She serves as postmistress for the community for 46 years, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the Christian Church, Survivors include two sons, Paul K. of Highlandville and James W., Houston, Texas; a brother, Carl Kentling, Wichita, Kan.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Campbell, Mable M. (Kentling) 23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p10
IN Memorium
A good person died last week, Mable Campbell. Mable was a good friend to me. She was first a Kentling, then a Campbell, and fiercely proud of it. She had an open heart to all animals, giving food and a warm bed to any strays, that happened by. She was a friend to countless Highlandville residents, as she had been for years. People who didn’t know her cannot begin buy a few word on a page. Those who did don’t need words. She finally made me understand those words before had always seemed menaingless - gone but not forgotten.
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Campbell, Mable M. (Kentling) 23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977 OH 14 Jul 1977 p7
A Tribute to Mable Campbell, by Alice West Holt.
To speak of Mable Campbell was to speak of Highlandville - with her passing so has a era of Highlandville history. Being the only daughter of the eldest son of Frank and Katie Kentling, the founders of Highlandville, she was the postal service in the city for three generations.
She was born at Reno, Mo March 23, 1899. From the time she was nine years old, she ever was at her mother’s side in the store business. They moved to Highlandville in her early childhood, and as a young lady, she met Frank Campbell, also raised in the community, They married in 1917. Frank first worked with his father in a blacksmith shop, but later he opened a cafe. He spent most of his life trucking, but in later years, he ran a barber shop in back of the post office. He worked there until illness overtook him and he passed away in 1953.
Mable is survived by two sons, Paul of Highlandville and J. Wayne “Cookie” of Houston, Tex.; four grandchildren, Mrs. Pauline Firestone, Washington, D. C., Miss Suzanne Campbell, Miss Heather Campbell and Kent Campbell of Houston, Tex. Also surviving are two great grandchildren and a brother, Carl Kentling of Wichita, Kan.
Mable served the community as postmistress for 48 years beginning August 11, 1921. She was 22 years of age. At that time, postage was 2 cents for first class mail and a postcard could be bought for a penny - this was in the days when Warren Harding was President.
An exciting time for Mable as shortly after she became postmaster, three boys from Springfield robbed the post office. But in no time, the postal authorities apprehended them. None the less, it was a most trying experience for the young postmaster.
When we would visit, Mable would recall that when she first took over the post office, the porch was a favorite gathering place for farmers to do their visiting when they came to town. IT also was a favorite place to discuss politics on election day.
Progress was made during her years in office. It changed from a 4th to a 3rd class post office in 1964. Three routes were served by the office: the Reeds Spring, the Ozark route and the star route and route one out of Highlandville.
Times changed moneywise, too. When Mable took the Office, the pay was $30 a month. When she retired in 1969, she was receiving nearly $7,000 a year.
One of our fondest memories of Mable was to see her on a wintery day sitting back of the postal window in an easy chair. There by the wood stove, she would relax a moment - and one would find a cat in her lap. Cats became a loving hobby with Mable from the days of “Babe: her first constant companion at the Post Office until she had attained a numerous collection, housing and feeding them over the years.
Besides her cats, Mable made a trek most every day to the building that housed the Post Office during her Postmastery, where she maintained the Thrifty Shoppe for most of her remaining days. Its progress flourish a while as people brought in their wares. She sold several antique items, gifts, jellies, etc. but second-hand clothing got to be involved, time consuming job and very little profit; so she had to put a limit on how many and the length of time they were permitted to stay.
But, most of all, it was a place up town where she could visit all her friends. She liked the quiet serenity of our little town - from the last clang of hammer on anvil from Delbert White’s blacksmith Shop in the late 1930’s til the roaring thud of the City Water well drilled in the late 1970’s, quietness blessed the little town.
Even though she loved people, she dreaded growth and had no desire to see progress come and change that which seemed to make time stand still.
The last time I visited Mable, she was saying, “Not many come in anymore. So many have died, you know.”, speaking of her old friends. And, as I looked into the face of this ageless lady, who had changed to me so very little over the many, many years I had known her - with acceptance of a few facial wrinkles and graying hair; it was hard for me to accept that she, too, would soon not be coming to the little shoppe again.
But, you, it wouldn’t surprise me a bit if she hasn’t all ready opened up a little Thrift Shoppe in Heaven on Hallelujah Square - and that “Business As Usual” is going on up there. A crown of saints to meet her and welcome her in where they can visit forever, days on end. Yes, I can imagine a great homecoming and all are having fun; I doubt if she looks back to earth to miss us - nairy a one.
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Campbell, Mable M. (Kentling) 23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977 OH 14 Jul 1977 p12
We would like to take this opportunity to thank eveyone for their love and kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one. Thanks for the prayers, visits to the hospital and home, for the food and beautiful flowers. Paul Campbell and family. J. W. Campbell and family.