Posted 10/12/21


James Ellison O’Neal of Fayetteville died November 12th. He was born in Lincoln County and was 89 years old. Mr. O’Neal was an active member in the Methodist church, retired from NASA and was a Navy veteran.

Graveside services will be held at 1pm Tuesday, November 16th at Wright Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Lynn O’Neal of Fayetteville, Daughters, Lynnette and husband Greg Harrison of Pulaski, Susan and husband Pat Gulley of Kelso, and Amy and husband Tony Stubblefield of McBurg, Sisters, Helen Mitchell of McBurg, and  Emma Jean Watson of Fayetteville, 6 Grandchildren, 11 Great grandchildren, and  4 great grandchildren, Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements for James Ellison O’Neal.