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     Raymond E. "Ray" Taylor was born circa 1915.² He married Lily Mae Salkil, daughter of Herschel Allen "Bud" Salkil and Neal Cornwallace Graves, in 1950 at Missouri.^1,2,3 Raymond E. "Ray" Taylor died in 1959 at Missouri.¹

     Troy Ray Batson was buried at Manley Cemetery, Greene Co., Missouri.² He was born on May 13, 1913 at Missouri.^1,2 He married Linnia Marie Salkil, daughter of Herschel Allen "Bud" Salkil and Neal Cornwallace Graves, in 1938.¹ Troy Ray Batson died on July 15, 1948 at Christian Co., Missouri, at age 35; Died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.²

     Glen McBride Hancock was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^2,3 He was born on December 12, 1916 at Murdo, Jones Co., South Dakota.² He married Linnia Marie Salkil, daughter of Herschel Allen "Bud" Salkil and Neal Cornwallace Graves, in March, 1951.¹ Glen McBride Hancock died on November 25, 2012 at Missouri at age 95.² He Glen McBride Hancock was born on December 12, 1916 near Murdo, South Dakota. He entered into heaven on November 25, 2012 reuniting with his wife Linnia. He was a retired dairy farmer from Bois D'Arc and was a World War II veteran serving in the Philippines and Japan. He was honorably discharged as a corporal from the United States Army. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Wesley and Verna McBride Hancock; brothers, Lloyd and Gene; sisters, Opal, Ada and Mae; son, Ray Batson and daughter, Joyce Brogno. He is survived by three sons, Don Batson and Caroline, Glen L. Hancock, David Hancock and Cindy; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Glen loved Linnia and missed her terribly for 1 year and 20 days. They are taking long walks, fishing, watching the bird dogs work and just being together forever. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Highway EE, Springfield. Funeral service will be held Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Family has requested donations be made in Glen's name to the Bois D'Arc Baptist Church, P. O. Box 526, Bois D'Arc, MO 65612 on November 27, 2012.²

     Oliver Ervin Looney was buried at Memorial Gardens of Memory, 931 East Main Street, Buffalo, Dallas Co., Missouri.² He was born on February 26, 1918 at Missouri.^3,2 He married Maggie Evelyn Salkil, daughter of Herschel Allen "Bud" Salkil and Neal Cornwallace Graves, on October 31, 1939 at Greene Co., Missouri.¹ Oliver Ervin Looney died on June 18, 1993 at Missouri at age 75.²

     Alvie Edison Jones was buried at Sycamore Cemetery, Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri.^2,3 He was born on February 17, 1921.^2,3 He married Maggie Evelyn Salkil, daughter of Herschel Allen "Bud" Salkil and Neal Cornwallace Graves, on December 6, 1950.⁴ Alvie Edison Jones and Maggie Evelyn Salkil were divorced in May, 1972 at San Joaquin Co., California.¹ Alvie Edison Jones died on December 27, 1996 at age 75.^2,3

     Hester Louise Salkil was buried at Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., Missouri.³ She Hester Louise Mantle, 77 of Leeton, Missouri passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Hester was born November 18, 1939 in Springfield, Missouri, one of nine children, to Bud and Neil Salkhil. She was raised near Springfield. She was united in marriage to Billy K. Mantle on August 21, 1958 in Kansas City. The couple resided in Kansas City for thirteen years and later, Raytown for ten years. In 1984, the couple moved to a farm near Leeton. Hester was an avid reader and baseball fan. She also enjoyed doing family genealogy and spoiling her pets. Survivors include her husband, Billy; daughter: Dana Cease and fiancé, Harvey Woods of Leeton, MO; two sons: Duane Mantle and wife, Debbie of Odessa, MO and Darrin Mantle and wife, Lisa of Stover, MO; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and three sisters. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1st at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Rev. Sid Tiller of Northside Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Mineral Creek Cemetery in Leeton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30th at the funeral home.³ She was born on November 18, 1939 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^9,3 As of January 3, 1957,her married name was Adams.¹ She married Robert Leroy Adams on January 3, 1957 at Greene Co., Missouri.¹ As of August 21, 1958,her married name was Mantle.⁹ Hester Louise Salkil married William K. "Billy" Mantle on August 21, 1958 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,9,3 Hester Louise Salkil died on November 25, 2016 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 77.³

     Her Social Security Number was 554-44-8570.³ Florence Lula Beshears was buried at Galloway Cemetery, 4500 South Lone Pine Aven, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^1,2 She was born on October 18, 1918 at Greene Co., Missouri.^4,3,1 As of circa 1948,her married name was Salkil.⁴ She married Rev. Harvey Isaac Salkil, son of Herschel Allen "Bud" Salkil and Neal Cornwallace Graves, circa 1948 at Nixa, Christian Co., Missouri.⁴ Florence Lula Beshears and Rev. Harvey Isaac Salkil were divorced in July, 1957 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.⁵ Florence Lula Beshears died on April 20, 1985 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 66.^4,1,2 She Services for Florence Salkil, 66, Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial will be at Galloway Cemetery. Mrs. Salkil died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday an Northside Nursing Home after a long illnes. She was a hommaker and former Christian County resident. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church near Highlandville. Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Hare, Lincoln, and Joyce Keithly and Janet Keithly, both of Clever; four sons, Jerry Wilson, Fairhaven, Md., Carl Wilson, Springfeild, Jim Salkil, Nixa, and Rick Salkil, Clever; three sisters, Viola Cluck and Mildred Denny, both of Springfield, and Charlene Schupbach, Nixa; a brother, Roy Breshears, Springfield, and 13 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. on April 22, 1985.²

     Rickey Lee Salkil Rickey Lee Salkil, age 64, of Clever, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born on August 25, 1952 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Harvey and Florence (Breshears) Salkil. Rickey was an avid fisherman, hunter, and lover of the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Nelda King-Salkil; and his parents. Rickey is survived by his four children and their spouses, Jeff and Michelle Salkil, Clinton and Audra Salkil, David and Shelley Salkil, and Heather and Dustin Coniglio; eight grandchildren, Cali, Makayla, Tristan, Raegan, Jessica, Audrey, Cameron, Calan; a great grandson, Baylor; and three siblings, many nieces, nephews, and friends. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, Missouri, under the care of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, Missouri.² He was buried at Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, Christian Co., Missouri.² He was born on August 25, 1952 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.² He married Nelda Lea King on March 22, 1973 at Greene Co., Missouri.^2,3 Rickey Lee Salkil died on January 10, 2017 at Missouri at age 64.²

     Nelda Lea King was buried at Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, Christian Co., Missouri.¹ She was born circa 1956 at Boaz, Christian Co., Missouri.¹ As of March 22, 1973,her married name was Salkil.¹ She married Rickey Lee Salkil, son of Rev. Harvey Isaac Salkil and Florence Lula Beshears, on March 22, 1973 at Greene Co., Missouri.^2,1 Nelda Lea King died on March 9, 2015 at Missouri.¹ She Nelda Lea King-Salkil of Clever died at 3:40 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the age of 59 years, four months and nine days. Nelda fought a one-year battle with lung cancer. Nelda was born and raised in Boaz and continued to live in Clever for the remainder of her life. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Rickey Lee Salkil, whom she wed on March 22, 1973. Nelda is also survived by their four children and their spouses, Jeff and Michelle Salkil, CJ and Audra Salkil, David and Shelley Salkil, and Dustin and Heather Salkil-Coniglio, all of the Springfield-surrounding area; her grandchildren, Cali, Makayla, Tristan, Raegan, Jessica, Audrey, Cameron and Calan; and also her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and others. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Lois King; a nephew, Aaron King; and her sister, Connie Vaughn. Visitation: Wednesday, March 11, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever Chapel. Funeral services: Thursday, March 12, also in the funeral home, with burial following in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. on March 16, 2015.¹