(SN-L 8 Feb 2009 & SN-L 9 Feb 2009 & AdamsFH)
Countryman, Evelyn Cleo (McMillan)
2 Oct 1915 - 6 Feb 2009
Evelyn Cleo Countryman, age 93, passed away February 6, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1915 in Burr Oak, Kansas, the daughter of James W. and Sarah (Stites) McMillan. As a child she and her family homesteaded in the Buffalo, Wyoming area and lived in a sod house from 1917 to 1923. She married Francis L. Countryman in Burr Oak, Kansas on August 17, 1935 and was married for 59 years. Francis and Evelyn moved to their farm at Ozark during the dust bowl days of Kansas in 1939. Evelyn was devoted to her family, children and grandchildren whom she loved. She was an excellent homemaker and cook, always there for her family and friends. Evelyn was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Francis L. Countryman; her parents; sister and brother; and son-law, Richard D. McMullin. Survivors include: two sons, Larry Countryman and wife Sandy, Ozark and Jerry Countryman, Ozark; two daughters, Wanda McMullin, Ozark and Linda Hart and husband Greg, Rogers, Arkansas; grandchildren, Shelly and Mike Welch, Kim and Stan Lippelman, Traci Countryman, Brad and Michelle Countryman, Andy and Tracy Countryman, Travis and Teresa Countryman, Teresa and Brent Bryan; and 15 great grandchildren. The Countryman Family extends their love, appreciation and gratitude to Evelyn's caretaker, Dene Ramsey, Dr. Melvin Walker, Home Sweet Home Care and to Community Hospice of America. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Wayne Ferry officiating. Burial will follow in Linden Cemetery, Christian County. Visitation will be from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of America, 1465 E Primrose St., Springfield, MO 65804.
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(CCH-N 26 Apr 1995)
Countryman, Francis L.
15 Jun 1913 - 17 Apr 1995
Francis L. Countryman, 81, Ozark, died Monday, April 17, 1995, in his home after a long illness. He was born June 15, 1913, near Esbon, Kan., the son of John E. and Gertrude A. Countryman. On August 17, 1935, he was married to Cleo McMillan, and born to the marriage were two sons and two daughters. Moving to Ozark in 1939, he was a dedicated husband, father, farmer, and true carpenter. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Chairman of Deacons, and a member of the Gideons Association. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of the home; two sons and their wives, Larry and Sandy Countryman, Ozark, and Jerry and Cindy Countryman, Sedalia; two daughters and their husbands, Wanda and Richard McMullin, Ozark, and Linda and Greg Hart, Rogers, Ark.; a brother, Leonard A. Countryman, Mankato, Kan.; three grandsons, Bradley Countryman, King George, Va., Andrew and Travis Countryman, Ozark; four granddaughters, Shelly Welch, Kansas City, Traci Countryman, Springfield; Kim Lippelman, Charlottesville, Va., and Teresa Loveland, Rogers, Ark.; two step-grandsons, Shane and Justin Hambelton, Sedalia; five great-grandsons, Aaron, Justin and Cameron Welch, Kansas City, Ryan Countryman, King George, Va., and West Loveland, Rogers, Ark.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Thursday, April 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Ben Brown and Ron Garrison officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
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