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HELEN LUCILLE ROUDYBUSH
Helen Lucille Lyddon Roudybush was born January 12, 1922, on a farm two miles south and three quarters of a mile west of Clearfield, Iowa on the old Hardin place, to her parents Lee Ellsworth "Elizie" Lyddon and Hazel Grace Lyddon. Born also to this union was her dear sister, Hilda M. Lyddon Darst.
Helen attended country schools and graduated as salutatorian from Clearfield high school in 1938. She was raised in the Methodist Church, continued her membership in the church, and was a member of Women's circles throughout her life.
On January 14,1939, Helen was united in marriage to John Earl Roudybush. To this union were born four children, Betty Joyce, Cheryl Deanna, Gary Ellsworth and Bonnie Lynne. Helen and Earl raised these children in the Clearfield and Mount Ayr, Iowa areas where she was a wonderful mother and wife, and was known for her cooking and helpfulness. They lived for about 50 years on a farm in the "Lesonville" area east of Mount Ayr, until retirement, at which time Earl and Helen moved into Mount Ayr.
Helen struggled through Parkinson's Disease for about 18 years. She passed away at Mount Ayr Health Care Center on November 16,1999, at the age of 77 years, 10 months and four days.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Betty, sisters-in-law, Ruth Roudybush and Ruth Haley. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Earl; daughter, Deanna Campbell of Decatur, Iowa; son, Gary and wife Kris of Mount Ayr; daughter, Bonnie and husband Mike Shimer of Bedford, Iowa; sister, Hilda and husband James Darst of Clearfield; brother-in-law Burl Roudybush and families of Muscatine; brother-in-law Harry Haley and families of Afton; grandchildren, Brian, Julie and Kevin Roudybush of Mount Ayr, Neil Shimer of Des Moines, and Jaclyn Shimer of Bedford; and several aunts, uncles, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services were at the United Methodist Church of Mount Ayr on Friday, November 19, 1999 with Reverend Michael Druhl officiating. Musicians were Debbie Cannon, Mary Webb and Margaret Bickers. Casketbearers were Brian Roudybush, Kevin Roudybush, Neil Shimer, Jerry Haley, R. B. Davenport and Raymond Hensley. Honorary pallbearers were Julie Roudybush and Jaclyn Shimer.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr was in charge of the arrangements.
JOSEPH HUBERT THOMPSON
Joseph Hubert Thompson was born April 18, 1917 at Republic, Michigan, Marquette county to Dellitte and Elva Maude Atwood Thompson. Joe passed away on November 10, 1999 at the Lamoni Nursing Center in Lamoni, Iowa.
He was united in marriage to Elsie Cleone Johnson on October 23, 1937 in Grant City, Missouri. The couple was privileged to share 62 years together. This marriage was blessed with four children.
Joe's great-grandparents were some of the early homesteaders of Ringgold county, Iowa. Joe's family moved to 802 East Jefferson in Mount Ayr, Iowa when he was two years old. He was a resident of that address at the time of his passing. His father passed away when Joe was seven. His love of hunting and fishing started at an early age to help supplement the family income and table.
He graduated from Mount Ayr high school in 1934 and joined up with the three "C" camp during the depression. He worked for Bill Finch at his produce, cream and egg station, and later the family moved to Tingley, Iowa where they owned and operated their own produce station. During the war the family moved south of Shannon City, Iowa to help his father-in-law with the farm while the older brothers-in-law were in the service. Later they purchased a farm near High Point Church.
In 1947 for Joe's health, they moved to Arizona and then on to California. In 1950 they returned to Mount Ayr working for Bill Finch in the produce station and later for the Mount Ayr Dairy. In 1957 they moved to Marshalltown, Iowa where he drove a semi-truck for South West truck lines for two years. They then returned to Mount Ayr and bought the dairy and operated it as Thompson's Ringgold Dairy.
After selling the dairy in 1965 he returned to his first love of farming, eventually moving onto the farm near Blackmore Corner. While on the farm he continued to drive a semi-truck hauling livestock for the Henry Brothers and Easterly Nelson.
He retired in 1977 moving to the old home site in Mount Ayr. During the retirement years he enjoyed thewinter trips west and south. Joe and Cleone both enjoyed his new hobby, rock hunting and making jewelry with newfound friends, Dale and Gladys Fortney. The meal sites at Tingley and Mount Ayr held a special place in his heart because of the activities and the special fellowship with many friends, neighbors and new acquaintances.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dellitte and Elva Thompson; his brother Alvin Dellitte Thompson; and sisters, Hilda Arlene Thompson and Eleanor Marie Campbell.
He is survived by his wife Elsie Cleone Johnson Thompson; sisters, Laura Lucille Benson of Mount Ayr and Phyllis Leora Moore of Azusa, California; children, Donald Edwin of Grand Rapids,
Minnesota, Jo Anne and husband Herman Boots of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Larry Dean and wife Leta Arlene of Cumberland, Iowa, William Albert (Bill) and wife Jeanne Louise of Frederick, Colorado; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
One of his greatest joys during his children's visits home was to be woken up by the grandkids piling in their bed for hugs, kisses and tickles.
Funeral services were at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr on Saturday, November 13, 1999 with Reverend Jeff Flagg officiating. Nancy Sackett, Mary Webb and Margaret Bickers provided music. Casketbearers were Richard Johnson, Douglas Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Rodney Been, Steven Been and Gary Hartsook. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Johnson, Jim Johnson, Ed Defenbaugh, Bill Miller, William French, Pat Rice, Dale Black, Larry Ford, Donald Huff, Forrest Shields, Leo Morgan and Richard Derscheid.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.
DONALD EUGENE WICKER
Donald Eugene Wicker was born October 17, 1929 in Malvern, Iowa to Alfred Ray and Recie (Lair) Wicker. When Donald was eight the family moved to Kellerton, Iowa.
He was united in marriage to Alice Marie Laird on September 30, 1947. They were privileged to spend fifty-two years together. This union was blessed with four daughters.
Don and Alice spent most of their married life farming in the Kellerton area. Don was a member of the Kellerton Christian Church, serving as an elder the past two years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Alice of Kellerton; daughters Nancy (Gary) Grose of Kellerton, Donna Deemer of Van Meter, IA, Marsha (Melvis) Jimmerson of Van Meter and Debra Long of Kellerton; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; brother Alfred (Linda) of Des Moines, IA; nephew Ernest (Virginia) Smith, who was raised in the Wicker Home; sisters Ada (Clarence) Archer, Betty Ann (Eddie) Hines all of Des Moines; Doris (Sam) Scorpinitti of Acampo, CA; brothers-in-law Ted (Juanita) Laird of Beaconsfield, IA, Gene Laird of Woodward, IA, Donald (Helen) Laird of Kellerton, Dean (Dora) Shields of Mount Ayr, IA, Wayne (Mary Jane) Spriggs of Greenfield, IA; sisters-in-law Shirley (Ivan) Stephens of Clearfield, IA, Dorothy Wicker Orric of Missouri and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Alfred and Recie Wicker; in-laws Guy and Mildred Laird; sister Edna Shields, brother Ray; brothers-in-law Gerald Laird and Ralph Ogier; sisters-in-law Beverly Spriggs, Louise Ogier and Dorothy Laird; and son-in-law John Deemer.
Don devoted his life to his family, his love of farming, construction work, hunting, fishing, gardening and sharing his garden bounty will all his friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held at Kellerton Christian Church on November 10, 1999. Officiating was Rev. Terry Roberts. Music was provided by Marie Murphy and Barton and Barbara Shields.
Casketbearers were Brian Deemer, Monte Jimmerson, Scott Deemer, Mark Jimmerson, Matt Deemer, Trevor Long and Daniel Long. Honorary pallbearers were Walter Miller, Bill Smith, Myron Ingram, Howard Brown and Russell Norris.
Interment was in Maple Row Cemetery , Kellerton, IA. Services were by Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home.
MELVIN L. DRAEGER
Melvin L. Draeger, 83, of Mount Ayr, Iowa, a former Webster City, Iowa resident, died Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at his home.
Melvin Leonard Draeger, son of Albert and Pearl Welch Draeger, was born November 30, 1915 on a farm east of Clarion, Iowa. He was educated in Wright and Hamilton counties and graduated from Lincoln high school in Webster City. During World War II he served with the U. S. Army. He married Margaret Lukehart. He had been a plumber for over 50 years and because his work required him to move often, he had resided in Webster City and many other communities in Iowa, including Mount Ayr.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters and son-in-law, Janet and Ron McCutchen of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Joyce Draeger of Springfield, MO and Evelyn Ball of Des Moines; son and daugher-in-law Robert and Kathy Draeger of Webster City; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; brother Marvin Draeger of Webster City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Glen Draeger; his parents, Albert and Pearl; a grandson Todd Draeger; and brother Raymond Draeger.
He was a member of the Plumber and Steam Fitters Local #33 of Des Moines.
Graveside services were held Monday, November 29, 1999 at the Cass Township Cemetery
with Gerald Caquelin officiating.
Foster Funeral Home of Webster City was in charge of the arrangements.
AMY RUTH HOLMES
Amy Ruth Holmes was born on May 24, 1920 in Loveland, Colorado to Fred and Myrtle Dady. Three months after her birth, her mother became ill. Amy Ruth was sent to Kellerton, Iowa to be raised by her aunt and uncle, Jesse and Lavon Akers. Amy Ruth departed this life in the Ringgold County Hospital on November 23, 1999 at the age of 79 years.
Amy Ruth spent her entire life in Ringgold county. She graduated from Kellerton High School in 1937 and was married to Wilson H. Holmes on December 11, 1938. Amy Ruth was a wonderful mother to six children, David, Kathryn, Janet, John, Curtis and Rodney.
She was a member of the Kellerton Methodist church and had devoted her life to her family and friends. Amy Ruth was never too busy to lend a hand to someone who needed help or just to "lend an ear". She answered to many by different names: Mom Holmes, Grandma Ruthie, "Floobie", and will be missed so very much and remembered for her fun-loving and pleasant disposition.
Left to cherish her memories are: her brother, Verl (Bud) Dady and Neva of Casper Wyoming; a sister, Betty Krull and children; brother-in-law Howard Dugan and family of Napa, California; Harold Akers, whom she considered a brother, and family of Kellerton; her six children: David Franklin and Connie Holmes of Oakton, Virginia; Kathryn Lavon Still and Janet Pauline Holmes of Springfield, Missouri; John Wilson Holmes of Mount Ayr; Curtis Alan and Martina Holmes and Rodney Eugene and Debbie Holmes of Kellerton.
Her many grandchildren, the delight of her existence, were: Derek Franklin and Tina Holmes of Edina,
Minnesota; Douglas Edwin and Gina Still and Ronche Ray and Katie Still of Mount Ayr; Gregory Leroy and Crystal Still of Creston; Colby Ryan and Tricia Holmes of Diagonal; Kimberly Ann McNabb and Johnathon David Holmes of Afton; Christina Marie Holmes of Des Moines; and Chad Eugene and Travis Royalan of Kellerton.
Great-grandbabies are Calob Maxwell, Lucas Edwin, Jordan Douglas and Taylor Alexandra Still, Cassandra Ruth, Jesse Ray and Jacob Michael Still of Mount Ayr; Bryce Gregory and Austin James Still of Creston; Katelyn Mary and Russell Ryan Holmes of Diagonal; and Shawn Curtis Holmes, David Wayne and Shelby Christopher Keller of Kellerton.
Amy Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Myrtle Dady, Jesse and Lavon Akers; a sister Mable Dugan; and her husband Wilson Holmes.
She touched many lives in special ways that each will know and continue to keep her memory alive. We all love her, miss her and there will be an empty place at the table and in our lives forever.
Funeral services were held at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa on Friday, November 26 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Rick Hawkins officiating. Musical selection included "Just a Closer Walk With Thee."
Casketbearers were Monte Akers, Terry Munyon, Mike Stark, Randy Johnson, Brad Still and Bill Schuster.
Amy Ruth was laid to rest in the Maple Row Cemetery
at Kellerton, Iowa.
LUCY VIOLA ALLEN
Lucy Viola Allen was born December 2, 1916 near Hatfield, Missouri. She was the daughter of Rauben Tull and Minnie Pearl (Everly) Smith Tull. Lucy passed away on November 30, 1999 in Corning, Iowa at the age of 82 years.
Lucy grew up near Hatfield, attending Longbranch country school and graduating from Hatfield high school. On October 9, 1934 she was united in marriage to Troy Lee Allen in Bethany, Missouri.
They lived their life in Ringgold county, Iowa, living in the Caledonia area before moving to the Delphos area in 1948. They farmed and raised their family and retired into Redding. Troy passed away on September 8, 1991 and Lucy moved to the Lenox Care Center, Lenox, Iowa in 1998. Lucy was a member of the Redding Assembly of God.
Lucy loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her garden and caring for her flowers. Her cooking was enjoyed by many with fond memories of her homemade egg noodles. She made and shared her many quilts.
Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Rauben and Minnie Tull; her husband Troy; one grandchild and one great-grandchild as well as her seven brothers and sisters.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Dean Allen of Redding, LaVon Moss and her husband Eugene of Lenox and Patsy May Hashberger and her husband Robert of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; one brother Alvin Tull of Creston, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were held at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr, Iowa on Saturday, December 4, 1999 with Reverend Michael Druhl officiating. Nancy Sackett and Mary Webb and Margaret Bickers provided music. Casketbearers were Keith Hashberger, Ronald Allen, Robert Moss, Daniel Hashberger, Doug Privett, Timothy Hashberger, Roger Young and Jeremy Browning.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.
WILLIAM H. BURCHETT
William H. Burchett was born July 17, 1907 to William and Mary Burchett in Ringgold county, Iowa, into a family of eight, six who preceded him in passing.
He graduated from high school in 1926 in Kellerton, Iowa and united in marriage to Neola E. Foster on April 28, 1927. To this union were born two children, a son, Foster H. Burchett, who preceded him in death, and a daughter, Goldie Lee Wilkerson.
He leaves to mourn his passing his daughter and son-in-law, Goldie and Ronald Wilkerson; one remaining sister, Lavon Thomas of Mount Ayr, Iowa; and a sister-in-law, Maude Burchett of Balitmore, Maryland. He is also survived by grandchildren and their families, Donald and Laurel Wilkerson of Bosque Farms, New Mexico, Mark and Vickie Wilkerson of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Sherry Wilkerson of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Howard and Twila Burchett of Phoenix, Arizona, Greg Burchett of St. Johns, Arizona and Sonya Necastro and Debbie Burchett of Phoenix, Arizona; 24 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Howard became a member of the Church of Christ about 1950 and was a faithful member for almost 50 years. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, honesty, hard work and Christian example. Whatever he pursued, he did with dedication and integrity.
Howard passed from this life at the age of 92 years and four months on November 11, 1999 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Goldie L. and Ronald D. Wilkerson.
A service was held at Sandia Funeral Care of Alburquerque with John Phillis of Northeast Albuquerque Church of Christ officiating. Pallbearers were Don, Mark and Shane Wilkerson, Howard and Greg Burchett and Jason Nichols. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Beaty, Ray Kig, Cliff Walkup, Ancle Lee Wishard and John Tribble.
Interment was in the Memory Lane Park in Roswell, New Mexico on Monday, November 15. Graveside services were conducted by D. G. Wilkerson of Duncan, Arizona and Elton Dilbeck of Roswell.
Memorials may be made to Northeast Albuquerque Church of Christ Library Fund, 4120 Glen Canyon Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111.
GOLDIE JEANNETTE PADGITT
Goldie Jeannette Padgitt of Beaconsfield, Iowa died December 3, 1999 at the age of 85 years at the Vista Gardens Care Center, Red Oak, Iowa.
Goldie was born July 23, 1914 at Percival, Iowa, the daughter of Cora and Loman Foster. She graduated from the Percival, Iowa high school in 1931. Goldie was united in marriage to George Claiborne Padgitt of Thurman, Iowa in March of 1932. To this union one daughter, Patricia Jeannette, was born.Goldie and Claiborne made their home for seven years after their marriage at Thurman and McPaul, Iowa in Freemont county. In the spring of 1940, they purchased their farm three and one half miles southwest of Beaconsfield, Iowa where they were to both live the rest of their lives.
Over the years, Goldie spent her life as a homemaker and farmer's wife. She particularly enjoyed the outdoors--with gardening, cooking and baking being her favorite pastimes--until suffering a severe stroke in 1984.
Goldie was preceded in death by her husband Claiborne in July of 1973; her parents, Cora and Loman Foster; two sisters, Daisy and Maxine; and all five brothers, George, Melvin, Hubert, Everett and Max Foster.
Survivors include one daughter Patricia of Omaha, Nebraska and one sister Fern Trulove of Willington, Utah, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa on Monday, December 6, 1999 with Rev. Michael Druhl officiating. Nancy Sackett, organist, and Judy Cunning, soloist, provided music. Casketbearers were Jim Smith, Boyd Taggart, Glen Carmen, Dave Mathany, Jack Padgitt and Dale Lee Carmen.
Interment was in the Oliver Cemetery , Kellerton, Iowa.
