ALFRED HERBERT MARSHALL, II, age 84, a resident of Charleston, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near East Prairie.

Born September 16, 1929 in Charleston to Jessie Elizabeth Moseley Marshall and John Harris Marshall. He lived in Charleston almost his whole life, with the exception of coaching for four years in Jackson, Missouri and living in Fort Riley, Kansas during his active duty. He was a life long member of the United Methodist Church.

Following his graduation from Charleston High School, he attended The University of Arkansas and played for the Razorbacks on a full athletic scholarship. He went on to earn a master's degree and completed advanced graduate work at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.

On April 18, 1950 he married Nina Marie Hough who followed him in death by only a few hours on May 7, 2014.

Alfred Herbert Marshall II was widely known as Coach, Colonel, "Herb," and was leader, mentor, and friend to many. He is said to have never met a stranger. His first love was his family to whom he was supremely devoted. His life was full of many passions and at the top of his list was football. When he was 12 his father, who was coach, allowed him to practice with the Charleston High School Varsity Blue Jays. By the end of his freshmen year, his father had coached him to know every position of an 11-man team. By his senior year he was captain and called plays on both offence and defense. During his senior year the Bluejays were undefeated and only 7 points were scored against them. He went on to play guard for the Razorbacks and made the All Southwest Conference Team. He completed a BS in Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration. He received another Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

He coached and taught in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, Jackson, Missouri, and back home in Charleston for 10 years. There he coached football, basketball and track. He started new baseball and wrestling programs and put in a new track at the new high school.

He left teaching to become an agent for State Farm Insurance and continued running an agency in Charleston until his retirement at 75. He continued to be interested in football and other sports encouraging youth through Little League, all-star football games, and refereeing. He quit serving as a high school and college referee at the age of 80.

He was active in the Lions Club and served as Governor of the 26th district and President of the Mid-South Lion's Foundation. He was named Charleston's Man of the Year in 1973.

When he graduated from Arkansas he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the ROTC program. He was on active duty for two years in Fort Riley, Kansas. He continued his military career in the National Guard as company commander, battalion commander, and finally retiring at the rank of Colonel and Commander of the 35 ^th Engineer Group at Cape Girardeau. He had also led the Military Police in St. Louis and had taught at the Officer Candidate School in Camp Clark.


NINA MARIE HOUGH MARSHALL age 84, a resident of Charleston, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in the Emergency Room of the Missouri Delta Medical Center at Sikeston, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near East Prairie.

Born April 30, 1930 in Charleston to Roy and Mary Catherine Williams Hough she lived in Charleston almost her entire life, where she was a member of the United Methodist Church and served on the board for United Methodist Women. Following her graduation from Charleston High School, she attended Central Methodist University and University of Memphis with scholarships in voice, and had also attended the University of Arkansas, UCLA, and Southeast Missouri University. She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta National Sorority.

During Nina's childhood and adolescence she began her private studies of music with the piano and instructor, Ms. Bess Latimer at age eight, and at 11 years of age with Ms. Katherine Boone, renowned vocal coach. Although Ms. Boone had refused to take students, Nina Marie auditioned by singing "Indian Love Song" from the 2nd floor bathroom window of 109 Danforth. Ms. Boone then sent word "send her to me".

On April 18, 1950 she married Alfred Herbert Marshall II who preceded her in death by only a few hours on May 7, 2014.

Nina continued her love of music and voice by singing, performing, and leading musical performances. She taught private voice lessons as she moved from Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri conducting and leading choirs during her husband's military duties. Upon her return to Charleston she was a featured soloist in innumerable events both in her community and the state of Missouri. Her oldest daughter vividly recalls her mother on stage in a full-length sequin gown singing "Blues in the Night" for the Jr. Study Club Fashion Show. One of her most outstanding performances was when she sang the National Anthem accompanied by the Missouri Military Band under the St. Louis Arch in honor of its completion while the Blue Angel Jet Pilots flew overhead.

She was a stay at home, dedicated mother, and full time substitute teacher. Her commitment to serve was demonstrated by her active civic involvements including being a member and serving on the board of the Katherine Boone Music Club, sharing the responsibility of bringing real artists and concert performers to our bootheel community for many years. She was a member of the Junior Study Club where she was featured as the lead vocalist every year, helping raise money for community development. She was a member and board director of the Mississippi County Historical Society; assisting with organizing the annual Dogwood Azalea Festival.

For over twenty years, she was an active board member for the Judevine Autism Center in Cape Girardeau. She helped hundreds of autistic children in the Bootheel area, who had not received services prior to her and Ms. Betty Hearnes's work bringing consciousness about Asperger and spectrums of Autism.



They are survived by their children, Dr. Mary Catherine Frazier and her husband, Dr. Richard Frazier, of Delhi, India, Alfred Herbert Marshall III of Charleston, Edward Watkins Marshall of Brownsville, Texas, Iona Mae Marshall and her husband, Rick Ledesma of Lompoc, CA, and Melanie Fraga and her husband, John Fraga, of Jefferson City; nine grandchildren: Robert K. Frazier, Nina Illiana Frazier, Chanoia Lacrisha Marshall, A. H. Marshall, IV, Kalyn Michelle Marshall, Joshua Jamie Marshall, Desiree' Audrina Davis, Luc Girard Fraga, Nicolas Maurice Fraga., and 1 great granddaughter, Abigail Renea Marshall.

Also surviving is Mr. Marshall's one brother, Jesse Mosley (J.M.) Marshall and his wife Alma Catherine of St. Charles; and one brother-in-law, Dr. William Brame of Warrensburg.

Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by one sister, Nanetta Brame and one brother, J.H. Marshall.


Mrs. Marshall was preceded in death by one sister, Iona Mae Watkins, and three brothers, Roy Finley Hough, Carl Harrison Hough, and Dr. William Sherman Hough.

Visitation will be held at the United Methodist Church in Charleston on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, from 1:00 pm until 6 pm.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2014.with the pastor, Rev. David Collum, Rev. Richard Combs of Jackson, and Henry Hough of Houston, Texas, officiating.

Missouri Military Honor Guard will provide pallbearers and will conduct Graveside Rites for Mr. Marshall at the IOOF Cemetery.


Mrs. Marshall's pallbearers will be Al Marshall, Ed Marshall, Richard Frazier, John Fraga, Rick Ledesma, Robert Frazier, Josh Marshall, A.H. Marshall, Luc Fraga, and Nicolas Fraga.

Interment will follow under the direction of McMikle Funeral Home.


Memorial Contributions may be given to:

Herbert and Nina Marshall Scholarship Fund
c/o Tammy Brown / Citizens Bank
PO Box 130
Charleston, MO 63834


Mid South Lions Sight and Hearing Services
930 Madison Ave.
Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38103


The Autism Center
611 N. Fountain
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701


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