B.N. — A.M. Lincoln. [Group Sheet]

T.D. — Carol Gertrude Barks. Carol (daughter of John Lowell Barks and Oma Laverne Gattis) was born 9 Apr 1959, Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA; died 16 Apr 2022, Marble Hill, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA; was buried 22 Apr 2022, Cook Cemetery - Scopus, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Carol Gertrude (Barks) Lincoln, Age 63, of Marble Hill, MO, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 16th 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 9th 1959, to John "Lowell" and Oma Laverne (Gattis Simmons) Barks in Kennett, MO. For the past 46 years Carol was a loving wife to her husband, Timothy Dwight "Tim" Lincoln, and together they had two daughters, Angela Marie and Jessica Gwen.

Carol gave her life to Jesus Christ and was baptized in His Name at the age of 18. She faithfully attended Westside Church of Christ in Jackson, MO. She embraced God's Word and enjoyed studying Bible prophecy.

Being named after her grandmother, Maggie Gertrude (Ramsey) Barks, was an honor for Carol. Throughout her life she worked at Thorngate in Cape, cleaned houses in the Jackson area, and managed her husband's business, Timber-Link Construction. However, her favorite job was being a Homemaker. She created a beautiful home for her family. She was a devoted mother to her daughters, and a dedicated wife, a true "helpmeet", to her husband Tim. Carol enjoyed her grandchildren and attended many of their sporting events.

From pencil sketches to embroidery, to catchy phrases, scrapbooking, and handmade cards, Carol was always blessing others with her artistic abilities. She was an excellent cook and was known for her chicken and dumplings, baked beans, and cherry breeze pie. She hosted large gatherings and was an inspiration to many outside her immediate family including nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. She will be truly missed.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Lowell and Oma Barks, and siblings: Evalene Collins, Jimmy Simmons, Francis Nations, and Wilma Hovis.

Survivors include her husband Tim, and daughters: Angela Lincoln of Marble Hill, MO and Jessica (Chad) Lutes of Silva, MO. Grandchildren: Neil (Torie) Johnson of Advance, MO, Landon (Savannah) of Jackson, MO, and Rafe, Reagan, Glory, and Tallie Johnson, all of Marble Hill. Great-Grandsons: Tyson Johnson of Advance, MO and Ari Johnson of Jackson, MO. Siblings: Gene (Diane) Barks of Brighton, IL, Earlene Lunsford of Jackson, MO, Glen (Sheila) Simmons of Marble Hill, MO, and Roy Simmons of Illinois. Sisters-in-law: Pam Arnold of Chaffee, MO and Andrea (Mike) Wendel of Jackson, MO.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, from 4pm until 8pm, and on Friday from 9am until time of service at 10am. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill, at 10am with Bro. Gus Wischmann. Interment will follow in Cook Cemetery near Scopus, MO.

Arrangements were under the care of Liley Funeral Homes in Marble Hill.

(Published by Liley Funeral Home of Marble Hill, MO)

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John Lowell Barks, age 87, of Marble Hill, MO passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born March 6, 1925 in Bollinger County; son of John Burlen and Maggie Gertrude Ramsey Barks. He and Oma Gattis Simmons were united in marriage in 1950 and she passed away October 7th 1995, he married Polly Owens in April 1996 and she passed away in January 2007.

John joined the United States Navy in March 1943 and served as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class upon leaving the Navy in March 1946 he worked as a carpenter. He was a member of the West Side Church of Christ in Piggott, AR.

Survivors include a son John Eugene Barks of Brighton, Ill, daughters; Earlene Lundsford of Pocahontas, MO, Evalene Collins of Cape Girardeau, Carol Lincoln of Marble Hill, step sons; Glen Simmons of MO, Roy Simmons of IL, Jimmy Simmons, Leroy Owens both of AR, Step daughters; Francis Nation of FL, Peggy Redmond of AR, ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and twenty five step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Naomi McClard, Delores Golightly, Flora Fornkhal, Fern Graves and two infants.

Visitation will be Friday, July 13, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill.

Funeral Services will be Friday, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Gus Wischmann and Chad Lutes officiating. Burial will follow in the Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery near Marble Hill with Full Military Honors provided by the Missouri Honors Team.

(Published by Liley Funeral Home of Marble Hill, MO)

John married Oma Laverne Gattis 8 Jan 1950. Oma (daughter of Elaine Gattis and Eva Lena Crow) was born 22 Sep 1921, Nimmons, Clay County, Arkansas, USA; died 7 Oct 1995, Burfordville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery - Marble Hill, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Oma L. Barks, 74, of Burfordville, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 1995, at the family home.

She was born Sept. 22, 1921 in Nimmons, Ark., daughter of the late Elain and Lena Crow Gattis.

She first married Lucas Simmons who died July 19, 1946. On Jan. 18, 1950 she married John "Lowell" Barks, who survives.

She was a member of the Shawnee Church of Christ in Jackson.

She is also survived by four sons; five daughters; a brother, Frank Gattis of Dallas, six sisters, Polly Owens, Brenda Burgass and Fannie Gattis, all of Piggott, Ark., Dorothy Owens of Nimmons, Faye Simmons of East Alton, Ill., and JoAnn Paris of Kennett; 30 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Liley Funeral Home of Marble Hill was in charge of arrangements. Funeral services were in the chapel with Jerry Culbertson and John Stinnett officiating. Burial was at Bollinger County Memorial Park near Marble Hill.

(Published in The Southeast Missourian in October 1995)