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     Her married name was Smith. Dixie Lee Morelan married Elmer Junior Smith, son of Oscar Smith and Ruth Frances Mayfield.¹ Dixie Lee Morelan was born on February 19, 1937 at Humboldt, Allen Co., Kansas.¹ She died on October 22, 2015 at Odessa, Lafayette Co., Missouri, at age 78.¹ She Dixie Lee Smith, 78, of Odessa MO, passed away Thursday, October 22 2015 surround by her family. Dixie was born February 19, 1937. The daughter of Charles and Vivian (Strack) Morelan in Humbolt, KS. She retired as the owner of a successful interior decorating business where she had clients of Kansas City greats such as George Brett, Kaufman stadium. . . She enjoyed her pups, reading and playing Candy Crush. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Dean and Don Morelan. She is survived by her five children, son Joe Smith of Belton, MO, daughter, Donna Frierson of Lee's Summit, MO, daughter, Glenda Smith of Odessa, MO, son Rusty Smith of Butler, MO, son Scott Smith of Desoto, KS, 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Born February 19, 1937 She was a little angel sent to us from heaven Her triumphs in life were great The love of her family her defininig trait Filled with life and honor she stood tall She truly was the mother of us all Live, Laugh, Love A celebration of Dixie's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO with visitation one hour prior at the Funeral Chapel. Family suggests contributions in memory of Dixie may be made to Children's Center for Visually Impaired (CCVI). on October 25, 2015.¹

     Wilma Louise Smith was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 493-34-8956.³ She was born on April 14, 1933 at La Russell, Jasper Co., Missouri.^3,4 As of April 12, 1953,her married name was Talley.² She married Alfred E. Talley Sr. on April 12, 1953 at Jackson Co., Missouri.² Wilma Louise Smith died on May 13, 1999 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 66.^3,4,5 She Wilma Louise Talley, 66, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 13, 1999, at her home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 1999, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, with Pastor George McDowell officiating; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 6-8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to North Care Hospice, 6501 Commerce Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120. on May 17, 1999.⁵

     Ruby Mae Whittenburg was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.^2,3 She Ruby Mae Ross, 85, Sarcoxie, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center. She was born June 15, 1924, in Miller to Ernest and Gladys Smith Whittenburg. She was a homemaker and a member of the Evangel Assembly of God Church, Carthage. She married Harold Athel Ross. He died Aug. 19, 2001 (typo, should be 2005). Survivors include one son, Harold Ross, Reeds; one daughter, Marilyn Jo Brust, Carthage; one brother, Willard Whittenburg, Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Ruth Fobair, Mt. Vernon, and Betty Branson, Oregon; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Gene Whittenburg; two sisters, Dorothy Frazier and Ina Jo Whittenburg; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, Aug. 15, in Housh-Goodwin Chapel, Sarcoxie, with the Rev. Mark Shaffer officiating. Burial was in Park Cemetery, Carthage.³ She was born on June 15, 1924 at Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri.^2,3,4 As of June 15, 1942,her married name was Ross.⁵ She married Harold Athel Ross on June 15, 1942 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.^2,3,5 Ruby Mae Whittenburg died on August 13, 2009 at Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 85.^2,3,4

     Harold Athel Ross was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.¹ He was born on June 30, 1922.^1,3 He married Ruby Mae Whittenburg, daughter of Earnest Moses Whittenburg and Gladys Bell Smith, on June 15, 1942 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.^1,2,4 Harold Athel Ross died on August 19, 2005 at Missouri at age 83.^1,3

     Betty June Whittenburg was born circa 1943 at Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri.² As of circa 1960,her married name was Branson.² She married Micheal Ray Branson circa 1960.² Betty June Whittenburg died on February 25, 2012 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon.² She Betty June (Whittenburg) Branson, 69, of Florence, Oregon passed away February 25, 2012. Betty was born in Miller, MO to Earnest M. Whittenburg and Gladys Bell (Smith) Whittenburg. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Micheal Ray Branson and their children: Michael Branson, Mark Branson, Daniel Branson, Nanci Branson Pigeon, and Rachel Branson Byington. And her sister Ruth (Whittenburg) Lawmaster Fobar and Willard Whittenburg (both of Mt. Vernon, MO). Her grandchildren include: Heather Branson Peacock; Michael, Megan and Ashley Branson; Jennifer Dees, Valerie, Nick and Alissa Branson; Mark and Jack Pigeon; Britney and Jessica Byington. Her great-grandchildren, include: Johnathan and Nathaniel Peacock. Betty’s ashes will be spread at Lake Mead, NV. on February 29, 2012.²

     James Fredson Lawmaster was buried at Ozark Prairie Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.² His Social Security Number was 498-05-3349.³ He was born on June 24, 1912 at Halltown, Lawrence Co., Missouri.^3,2 He married Ruth F. Whittenburg, daughter of Earnest Moses Whittenburg and Gladys Bell Smith, on March 18, 1944 at Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.¹ James Fredson Lawmaster died on December 2, 1996 at Missouri at age 84.^3,2