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Altha Inez Gunn,
93, of Sikeston, died on October 1, 2011, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. She was born
on January 14, 1918 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to the late Dawson and Lila Mosley
Gaines. She was a homemaker and had been a member of the Emmanuel Missionary
Baptist Church in Sikeston. On August 17, 1938, in Sikeston, she married Buryle W. Gunn,
who preceded her in death on October 1, 1989. She was also preceded in death by three
brothers and two sisters. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and
Sharon Gunn of Sikeston. Graveside services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, October
4, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Evans of the Bethel Baptist
Church, officiating.
Alvin Perry Gunn
Alvin Perry Gunn was born March 7, 1930 in El Centro, California and was a resident of
Southern California for all of his life. He passed away peacefully at home on February 21,
2006 at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer. Alvin was one of five children
born to Charles Ross Gunn and Nellie Laura Francis Farmer (Gunn) of Riverside, CA and
is survived by his brothers, Jack Edgar Gunn of Everett, WA and Ralph William Gunn of
Las Vegas, NV. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950 where he attained the
rank of Staff Sergeant. Alvin was employed by Kaiser Steel for 25 years and recently
retired from Chilson's Management Controls in 2004. His loving wife, Patricia and
children, Robert and Michelle Harris, Randall and Connie Harris, Ross and Paula Gunn,
Anthony Gunn and Tracee Johnson, David and Amalia Gunn, Phillip Gunn, Tracey Gunn
and Cory Fossum survive Alvin. Their beautiful daughter, Darlene Harris preceded him in
his death in 1983. He leaves behind over 20 grand children and great grandchildren, and
countless cousins, nieces, nephews and other friends and family members who knew and
loved him without exception. He will be remembered for his stoic nature, honesty, integrity
and devotion. Memorial services will be held on Monday, March 27, 2006 at 10 a.m.,
staging area #5, Riverside National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to
Inland Empire Hospice Program, 9961 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. Cucamonga
Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Published in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin on 2/24/2006 (Reuben and Mary Goforth Gunn descendant).
Alvin Gunn (Pinnecoose)
Graveside services for Alvin Pinnecoose will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1 at
Ouray Cemetery in Ignacio.Visitation has been set for Monday morning from 9 -11 a.m. at
the Ertel Memorial Chapel.Alvin Pinnecoose was born Feb. 19, 1943 at Ignacio, Colo. the
son of Graves Shosone Gunn and Virginia Pinnecoose. He was raised by his adoptive
parents, Guy Pinnecoose Sr. and Esther Arrive. Alvin also claimed Shirley Reed as his
adopted mom. He passed away at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, N.M.
on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004. Alvin was 61 years old. An active member of the Native
American Church, Alvin was looked to as a spiritual leader. He was a Sundance Chief.
During the 1960s, Alvin was a Golden Gloves champion . Alvin enjoyed the outdoors and