CEMETERY DECORATION DAY
Decoration Day notices are published at no charge in the Times. Send notices to sueann@ozarkcountytimes.com or call the Times office at 679-4641 with Decoration Day news.
Center Point
Center Point Cemetery will its annual business meeting at noon Sunday, May 27, with a potluck lunch immediately following. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery may be dropped off at any Century Bank of the Ozarks location or mailed to Center Point Cemetery, c/o Century Bank of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 68, Gainesville, MO 65655.
Clear Springs
A potluck lunch is planned at Clear Springs Cemetery immediately following services at Clear Spring General Baptist Church on Sunday, May 27. S short cemetery board meeting will follow at 1 p.m. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery may be dropped off at any Century Bank location or mailed to Clear Springs Cemetery, c/o Century Bank of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 68, Gainesville, MO 65655. Donations may also be left in a a lockbox at the cemetery.
Friend Cemetery
The Friend Cemetery will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 3, at the cemetery. A potluck lunch at the VFW hall on HH Highway in Isabella will follow. Donations to the cemetery may be made at any Century Bank of the Ozarks branch. For more information, contact Kay Stockon at 918-617-2997.
Gaulding Cemetery
Gaulding Cemetery’s Decoration Day will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 27. A short business meeting will follow. Donations for cemetery upkeep may be made at any Century Bank of the Ozarks location or mailed to 1738 CR 818, Thornfield, MO 65782.
Griffith Cemetery
Griffith Cemetery, near Thornfield, held its annual business meeting on May 13. Donations to the cemetery may be mailed to Norma Griffith, 703 Kenny St., Ava, MO 65608.
Hart Cemetery
Hart Cemetery at Dugginsville will hold its Decoration Day and annual business meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 27. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery may be mailed to Hart Cemetery Fund, Century Bank, P.O. Box 68, Gainesville MO 65655. Donations will also be accepted at the cemetery on May 27.
Hicks Cemetery
Hicks Cemetery Decoration Day is Sunday, May 27. A short business meeting will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a sermon. Donations for the cemetery’s upkeep may be mailed to Hicks Cemetery, 150 Clint’s Home Lane, Theodosia, MO 65761-6216.
Howards Ridge Cemetery
Howards Ridge Cemetery’s Decoration Day will be Saturday, May 26, with dinner shared at noon. Donations for cemetery upkeep can be sent to the Century Bank of the Ozarks or to T. J. Lewis, 1283 State Highway J, Gainesville, MO 65655.
Loftis Cemetery
Decoration Day, lunch and the annual business meeting at the Loftis Cemetery are set for noon Sunday, May 27. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery may be mailed to Leslie Loftis, 106 Dragonfly Lane, Thornfield, MO 65762 or may be dropped off at any Century Bank of the Ozarks location.
Longrun Cemetery
The annual decoration and business meeting at Longrun Cemetery were held May 20. Donations may be mailed to Longrun Cemetery, 4721 State Highway 95, Theodosia, MO 65761 or dropped off at any Century Bank branch.
Lutie Cemetery
Lutie Cemetery decoration will be on Monday, May 28, beginning with a business meeting at 11 a.m. followed by a basket lunch at noon. Donations for cemetery upkeep may be mailed to P.O. Box 450, Theodosia, MO 65761.
Mammoth Cemetery
Decoration Day at Mammoth Cemetery and the annual business meeting are set for 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at the cemetery. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery may be mailed to Mammoth Cemetery, c/o Century Bank of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 68, Gainesville, MO 65655.
Oakland (Arkansas) Cemetery
Decoration Day will be Monday, May 28, at Oakland Cemetery on Highway 5 south near the state line in Arkansas. A business meeting will start at 10 a.m. Donations may be mailed to Paralee Rea, Oakland Cemetery Association treasurer, at 118 Countryside Loop, Tecumseh, MO 65760, or dropped off at Century Bank of the Ozarks.
Patrick Cemetery
Patrick Cemetery will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at the cemetery. Donations for maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery are greatly needed and appreciated and can be mailed to Patrick Cemetery, c/o Charlotte Hambelton Barr, 63 Panoramic Pt., Gainesville, MO 65655.
Pontiac Cemetery
Pontiac Cemetery will hold its Decoration Day and annual business meeting at noon Sunday, May 27. Donations for the upkeep of the cemetery may be mailed to treasurer Pat Hannaford, 96 Alex Drive, Gainesville, MO 65655 or dropped off at any Century Bank of the Ozarks location.
Price Place Cemetery
Decoration Day and the annual meeting at Price Place Cemetery were held May 20. Donations to the cemetery may be mailed to Price Place Cemetery, P.O. Box 99, Pontiac, MO 65729.
Sallee Cemetery
The annual Sallee Cemetery meeting was held May 12. Donations for cemetery upkeep may be mailed to Jennifer James, 1463 County Road 340, Caulfield, MO 65626, or left at First Home Savings Bank.
Smith Chapel Cemetery
Smith Chapel Cemetery’s Decoration Day will be Sunday, May 27. A potluck lunch will follow the church service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. The annual Morrison family reunion will be held at this time as well.
Donations for cemetery upkeep may be mailed to Colene Rose, 7067 State Highway 181, Gainesville, MO 65655.
Souder Cemetery
Souder Cemetery will hold Decoration Day services Sunday, May 27. Sunday school at Souder Church of Christ begins at 10 a.m., followed by worship services. A basket dinner after the church service is planned. Cemetery donations may be mailed to E.J. Hampton, 296 County Road 134, Wasola, MO 65773, or to Donna Walker at P.O. Box 673, Ava, MO 6560
Thornfield Cemetery
Decoration Day at Thornfield Cemetery will be Sunday, May 27. Brother Jim Kyle will preach at 11 a.m., and a brief business meeting will follow. Donations may be mailed to Thornfield Cemetery, 95 County Road 857, Thornfield, MO 65762.