Janett (Evans) Traub Adams, daughter of Evan and Audrey (Clark) Evans was born in Tarkio July 5, 1930. She graduated from Tarkio High School and attended Tarkio College.  She worked many years at Evans Rexall Drug Co.  She was an active member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church and its choir, Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary #199, and 8/40 Salon 816.  She served as a Sunday school teacher and Girl Scout leader, and participated in numerous Mule Barn Theater productions. 

Janett married Floyd Traub September 2, 1952, and to this union two children were born: Michelle Halferty, Leawood, Kansas, and Sharolyn Adams, Tarkio. Floyd passed away June 29, 1956.  On January 26, 1960, Janett married Donald Adams, and he adopted her two daughters.  Don passed away March 24, 2009. 

Janett will be remembered by her family for her beautiful voice and humor. In April of 2016, Janett began residing in Maryville Living Center in Maryville, Missouri. On Thursday, November 12, 2020, Janett passed away at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville at the age of 90 years. 

Besides her parents and husbands, Janett was preceded in death by her brother, John Evans and sister-in-law, LaVada Evans. She is survived by her daughters, grandchildren, Tressa Whittington and husband Kory Wallinga, Louisville, Kentucky, Ryan Halferty and wife Danielle, Los Angeles, California, and Erin Bonomo and husband Mike, Dallas, Texas; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Dylan Halferty, Anthony and Gabriella Bonomo, as well as nephews Clark Evans and wife Holli, and Curtis Evans. 

All Memorial services are scheduled for Spring of 2021.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

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Ruby Ballinger the daughter of Albert Lee and Verna (Blacksher) Epley, was born May 7, 1920, in Dora, Missouri.  She attended Dobbs country school in rural Dora. 

On Feb 8, 1934, Ruby was united in marriage to Enos Ballinger in Marion, Arkansas.  They made their home in Burlington, Jct., Missouri.  In 1947 they moved to Westboro, Missouri and were the parents of five children: Berniece, Bob, Marvin, Bill and Kay.  Enos passed away in 1972. 

Ruby was a stay at home mom and worked on the farm with Enos. She was a hard worker and was an incredible mom and grandma.  She loved Jesus and sharing her faith as well as family get togethers. Ruby was a seamstress and made the best fried chicken and pies for her family and church dinners. She enjoyed traveling with friends and family. Her grandchildren always loved when she yodeled for them. Ruby passed away September 3, 2020, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 100. 

This is about our dear Mother referred to by many as Grandma Ruby. She had a loving spirit and wanted to do what Jesus had taught her. In later years, there were times names would get mixed up, but when she prayed she spoke every name. 

If you were with Mother around her bedtime, you would hear her say, “Dear Jesus, be with my family.” Then she would speak every name and pray for them. Mother would name off each and every child.  It didn’t matter if you were her blood child, an in-law, a child from a previous union, we were all her children or grandchildren.  It was her special gift to each of us, to have her pray, she prayed for over 150 of her children and grandchildren daily. This has blessed each of us. 

Besides her parents and husband Ruby was preceded in death by great-grandson Lukas Huber, and siblings, Noel, Nora, Raymond, Noah, Ann and Joe.  Survivors include children, Berniece Fletcher, Clinton, Missouri, Bob (Ann) Ballinger, Toledo, Iowa, Marvin Ballinger, Westboro, Bill (Angala) Ballinger, Westboro and Kay (David) Gebhards, Rock Port; many many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; sister, Leona Collins, Tucson, Arizona 

Because of current conditions, family requests face masks and social distancing at the graveside service. 

Graveside Service and Interment, 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 10, 2020, Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

On the evening of Tuesday, October 20, Dale Franklyn Boyers, quietly slipped from this life into the welcoming arms of Jesus. Born on August 25, 1948 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to Hubert B. and Wreatha (Craun) Boyers, Dale was the fourth of five children. 

Dale learned the value of hard work at an early age, working both on the family farm and in the family orchard. After serving three years in the United States Army, Dale returned home to Virginia and worked various jobs, including Shenandoah’s Pride, Smith’s Transfer, and Dunham-Bush, before retiring from White Wave Foods. 

Dale was an honest, genuine man who made friends everywhere he went. He enjoyed helping others and making people laugh.  He was happiest when spending time with family and friends, or being engaged in any opportunity for service, whether it be helping a neighbor, working in a soup kitchen, loading Christmas gifts for Social Services, or helping to repair storm damaged houses in places like Puerto Rico, Mississippi, or Louisiana. 

Dale was a Vietnam Veteran and was a proud member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1061, who he considered his family. He was also a lifetime member of VFW Post 632, Ralph Greer American Legion Post 49, and the Slo Rollers Car Club, Rock Port.  He served on many disaster response teams through the Shenandoah District Church of the Brethren Disaster Ministries. 

Left behind to cherish his memory are the love of his life, his wife Jean (Lam) Boyers, his daughters, Angela Harwell of Lakeland, Florida, Joanna (Aron) Burke of Rock Port, Missouri, and Laura Boyers of Troy, Virginia; his grandchildren, Caitlyn (T.J.) Thomas, Holli Francioni, Journi, Alex, and Aidan Burke, and his great granddaughters, Isabella, Sophia, and Olivia Thomas.  He will also be missed by his sister Alice Bridges of Mechanicsville, Virginia, his brothers, Jim Boyers of Pulaski, Tennessee, and Douglas (Judy) Boyers of Weyers Cave, Virginia, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends who were special to him.  In addition to his parents, Dale was predeceased by his sister and her husband, Linda and Wayne Howdyshell, his brother in law Jerry Bridges, and his son in law Bruce Harwell. 

A celebration of Dale’s life will be planned for the summer of 2021 in Virginia.  Memorial contributions can be made to Shenandoah District, 1453 South Westview School Road, P.O. Box 67, Weyers Cave, Virginia 24486 (please designate that contribution is for disaster response) or Wounded Warrior Project, Donor Care Center, PO Box 758541, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8541.

Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Nancy Lynne Bruns, the daughter of William Jr. and Leona Augusta (Wendt) Appling, was born on January 4, 1947 in Hamburg, Iowa. Nancy attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1965. 

Nancy was employed by numerous Tarkio businesses where she worked in food service. On September 13, 1968, Nancy was united in marriage to John Bruns in Fairbury, Nebraska. They made their home in Fairfax, Missouri, and became the parents of three children, John, Jolene, and Jeff. Later, the family moved to Tarkio where Nancy lived to the present time. 

In the 1980’s, Nancy earned her Certified Nurse Assistant certificate and began working in area nursing homes. John passed away in 2003. 

Nancy loved family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed baking. Nancy passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, at the age of 73. 

Besides her parents and husband, John, Nancy was preceded in death by siblings, Bill Appling and John Appling. Survivors include children, John Bruns, Tarkio, Jolene (Marvin) Rosenbohm, Northboro, Iowa, and Jeff (Shannon) Bruns, Tarkio; grandchildren, Brendon, Chloe, Sydnee Bruns, Slade and Garret Rosenbohm; sister, Karen Schebaum, Westboro, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 15, 2020, First Baptist Church, Tarkio. Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Eddie Ray Bywater, the son of Benjamin and Armilda (O’Bannon) Bywater, was born on December 20, 1929 in Tarkio, Missouri. Eddie attended Tarkio schools, Tarkio. 

On December 5, 1951, Eddie entered the United States Army and served his country two years in the Korean War. 

On May 16, 1954, Eddie was united in marriage to Arlene Singleton in Tarkio. They became the parents of five children; Debbie, Michael, Phillip, Stuart, and Jon. 

Eddie worked as a farm hand and later was employed by Eaton Corporation, Shenandoah, Iowa until retiring. 

Eddie was a member of the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio. Eddie passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Community Hospital- Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 90. 

Besides his parents and wife, Arlene, Eddie was preceded in death by siblings, Lois, Mildred, Virginia, Duggy, and Presley; granddaughter, Misty Lybarger; great-grandson, Nicholas; son-in-law, Ron Gibbons. Survivors include children, Debbie Gibbons, Skiatook, Oklahoma, Michael Bywater, Tarkio, Phillip Bywater, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Stuart Bywater, Tarkio, and Jon (Amber) Bywater, Tarkio; grandchildren, Angie, Jake, Sarah, Justin, Shylo, Pam, Jeremy, Briacin, Cameron, and RayLeigh; great- grandchildren, Elizabeth, Delilah, Noah, Phoenix, Cadence, Mercedes, Haley, Emily, Lilith, Zane, Jayden, Darika, Paige, Jordon, Brandon, Noah, Brooklyn, Kyle, Alexis, Ariel, and Arlene; great-great grandchildren, Misty Dawn,  Kaedin, Sophie, Nevada, Maddox, Braxton, Laetyn; siblings, Annie, Lester, and Ralph; numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. 

Graveside Service and Inurnment: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 29, 2020, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Michael James Bywater, 63, Tarkio, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, Bryan Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska.  

Family Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 24, 2020, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Everett Duane Campbell, Deepwater, MO formerly of Tarkio, MO passed away June 1, 2020.  He was born October 28, 1932 to Earl and Faye (Dahlgren) Campbell in Atchison County Missouri. 

On October 4, 1953 he was united in marriage to Wilma Dean Hamby at the Assembly of God Church in Tarkio, MO and to this union was born two children, Scotty Duane and Wynona “Noni” Lynn.  Wilma Dean passed away September 25, 1969. 

On February 14, 1970, he was united in marriage to Hazel L. Tuton.  She passed away March 10, 1990. 

On August 18, 1990, he was united in marriage to Barbara L Scott. They lived in Tarkio until he retired from his construction business in 1997 and moved to Deepwater where he loved to fish. When he couldn’t go fishing as much as he wanted, he loved to take a cruise with Daisy, the family dog, on the scooter.  He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Everett was a member of the Assembly of God Church since he was a child and loved to be present when the doors were open. 

Everett was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Wilma Dean and Hazel. Son-in-law James Wright, Step-daughter-in-law, Donna Scott. Brother: Elmer Campbell and sister, Louise Thomason. 

Everett is survived by his wife, Barbara.  Son, Scotty (Donna) Burlington Jct,  daughter, Noni, Branson, Step-son, Steve (Kelly) Scott, Lee’s Summit, Step-daughter, Diane Kelce, Deepwater. He is also survived by 5 granddaughters, Melissa, Jennifer (Jeff), Amy, Blythe and Michaela. 6 step-grandchildren Michael, Amanda (Lou), Nathan, Tanner, Dillion (Krissy) and Dalton (Kayleigh). Great grandchildren, Wesly, Wade, Mallory, Mak, Jayden, Jessa, Austin, Cole, Zoey and Rylie. Step-great grandchildren, Alahya, Nolan, Genesis and Taylor.  Foster-great-granddaughter, Rayven.  Sister, Lois Prewitt, Nixa, MO, Sister-in-law, Darlene Campbell, Wisconsin, Kathy (Darrel) Shanks, Naida (Bob) Wilson, Marilyn Chaney.  Brother-in-law, Ben “Bud” Hamby, Willard, MO and Joe Thomason, Lenexa, KS, and several nieces and nephews.  

Graveside Service and Inurnment: 10:00 A.M., August 1, 2020, at Home Cemetery, Tarkio

John C. Carlson, the son of John Peter and Florence Lorraine (Campbell) Carlson, was born December 25, 1933, on the family farm in York Township east of Tarkio, Missouri. John attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, graduating in 1950. He then attended Tarkio College, Tarkio for two years.  

On March 24, 1955, John entered the United States Air Force and served his country for four years. He received his honorable discharge on March 23, 1959.  

John was employed by Western Electric and Lucent Technologies in St. Louis, Missouri and Colorado. He worked as an Engineering Tech in Communications. John later returned to Tarkio where he lived and worked on the family farm until retiring in the mid 2000’s.  

Every year John planted a huge garden and enjoyed sharing his produce with everyone. John passed away, Thursday, November 19, 2020, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 86.  

Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by siblings, Lila Nebel, Robert Carlson, Norma Carlson, Marilea Nietfeld, and Gordon Carlson. Survivors include, siblings, David R. Carlson, Columbia, Missouri, Marjorie (Don) Holloway, Norfolk, Nebraska, and Lynn Carlson, Overland Park, Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews.  

**Due to current conditions, the family requests masks be worn during the visitation and funeral service.**

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 23, 2020, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Wallace Carpenter, M.D., the son of John Wesley and Blanche Marie (Wallace) Carpenter, was born on November 14, 1925, in Bolckow, Missouri. He attended Bolckow High School, graduating in 1941. Wally then attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri for three years, University of Missouri for three years, and University of Missouri School of Medicine for two years. Wally then transferred to Northwestern School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Doctorate of Medicine. He spent one year completing his rotating internship in Kansas City. 

In December of 1947, Wally was united in marriage to Virginia Graf. They later divorced. On January 23, 1970, Wally was united in marriage to Dianna Martin at United Methodist Church, Westboro, Missouri. Together, they purchased a farm in 1972 south of Rock Port where they lived until 2019. 

In 1952, Wally began practicing medicine in Rock Port and later in Tarkio, Missouri. He also was employed by Community Hospital, Fairfax, Missouri and for many years served as Chief of Staff. He was Board Certified in Family Practice medicine. In 2001, he sold the practice and soon began practicing in Mound City, Missouri, until 2008 when he retired at the age of 82. Wally faithfully served the northwest Missouri area for 56 years. 

Wally was a member of the United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir, and served in multiple committee positions. He was on the original founding Rock Port Telephone Board and the SPEBSQSA National Barber Shop Association. He initiated the Jamaica Mission and supervised many medical teams for eighteen years. Wally passed away, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 under the care of his grandson, Dustin, at his home in Rock Port at the age of 94 surrounded by his loving family.  His great loves were his Lord, his family, his music, farming, and medicine.  He had a compassionate heart and loved people. 

Besides his parents, Wally was preceded in death by son, Bobby Smith; brothers, J.R. Carpenter and Dr. Sam Carpenter. Survivors include wife, Dianna Carpenter, Rock Port; children, James W. (Mary) Carpenter, Edwards, Missouri, George W. (Diane) Carpenter, Carrollton, Missouri, Charles R. (Janice) Carpenter, Rock Port, Carol Susan (Dr. Gary) Allen, Columbia, Missouri, Marieann Carpenter, Omaha, Nebraska, Kera Carpenter, Washington, D.C., and Dr. Martin (Shelly) Carpenter, Iowa City, Iowa; numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren; sister, Laura M. Bowen, St. Joseph, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews. 

**UPDATE: In the interest of public safety and multiple new positive COVID cases, the visitation and funeral service will now be held at the Rock Port Blue Jay Football Stadium. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. and Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. Those attending the visitation/funeral are required to wear masks.**  

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 4, 2020, Rock Port Blue Jay Football Stadium, Rock Port, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M., Friday at the stadium, prior to the service.

Interment: 2:00 P.M., Friday at Bolckow Cemetery, Bolckow, Missouri.

Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Arthur Francis (Sonny) Cook, Jr., was born on July 17, 1966, in Maryville, Missouri to Arthur, Sr. and Betty (Bailey) Cook. Sonny attended school in Rock Port, Missouri, where he graduated in the class of 1984. 

In August 1987, Sonny became an Armed Security Officer at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska. He worked there until the time of his death. Sonny enjoyed his job and made many friends throughout the years at CNS. 

On June 15, 1991, Sonny was united in marriage to Cheryl Kaye Catlett. The couple made their home in Rock Port where they were blessed with one daughter, Amber Nicole, on December 6, 1996. Sonny was a wonderful husband and dad. Cheryl, Amber, and Jon were Sonny’s entire world. He often doted on his family and was the happiest when he was with them. He was a true family man and ensured they had everything they needed and wanted.  Walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding last fall was one of his proudest moments. 

Often when he wasn’t with family, you could find him catching up with friends at Skeet’s Body Shop or riding around the country in his truck. He also loved to hunt, fish, golf, and travel. Many family vacations were taken to Lake of the Ozarks, Branson, Myrtle Beach, Hawaii, Florida, and more. The memories made on these vacations are cherished by all. Sonny was well-known and liked by all who met him and will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and coworkers. Sonny passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 54. Sonny fought hard to stay with his family but ultimately lost his brief battle with cancer. 

Sonny was preceded in death by his father; mother-in-law, Judy Catlett; brothers-in-law, Johnny Amthor and Ronald Ward. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Amber Ward and husband Jonathan; mother, Betty Cook; sisters, Mary Cook and Teresa Amthor; nephews, Clayton Amthor, Cory Amthor, and Tyler Ward; sister-in-law, Cindy Koelliker and husband Art; grandpuppies, Dottie and Ginger; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. 

***Because of current conditions the family requests everyone wear masks at the funeral service.*** 

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2020, First Christian Church, Rock Port.

Interment: Mount Olive Cemetery, Hamburg, Iowa.

Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

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Hale B. (Hoop) Craven passed away at 1:25 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020   with loved ones by his side.  Hale was born in Worth County, Missouri to Richard Jay and Alberta Hill Craven, May 27, 1926.  Hale attended schools in the Atchison and Worth Counties, graduating from Worth County High School in 1943.  Hale farmed in Atchison and Worth Counties before joining the United States Marine Corp.  He served in the South Pacific during World War II.  Hale returned to Atchison County after his Honorable discharge and farmed with his brothers, Jim and Reese Craven, in the Westboro community.  

Hale met Laurel Meyer at a dance in Tarkio when he was 26 years old. After 5 years of dating, Hale finally proposed. On December 1, 1957, Hale and Laurel were united in marriage at the Locust Grove Methodist Church in Rural Shenandoah, IA.  On March 1, 1958 they moved to a farm southeast of Fairfax, MO.  They resided on this farm until 2013 when they moved to Tarkio, Missouri.  

Hale enjoyed hunting, fishing and horses.  He loved working with the Missouri High School Rodeo Association for many years.  Hale also really enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandkids, working with all of them on the farm as they were growing up.  

Hale is survived by three sons, Brian Craven, Fairfax MO, Brett Craven and his wife Renee, Northboro, IA., and Clark Craven, Tarkio, MO.  Two granddaughters, Chasidy (Matthew) Bryl, Waddell, AZ, and Brittney (Bradley) Smelt, San Angelo, TX.  Four great grandchildren, Drake Bryl, Eliana Bryl, Meyer Bryl and Adalyn Smelt. Two sisters, Beulah Waggoner, and Lois (Jim) Powell. Sister-in-Law Coral (Ken) Elandt and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

Hale was preceded in death by his wife, Laurel Craven, his parents, one infant brother, and brothers   Jim Craven, Reece Craven and Joe Craven.  

**Due to the current conditions, a public memorial service will be held at a later date.**

Private Family Graveside Service and Interment: 3:00 P.M., Monday, November 23, 2020, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Memorials: Home Cemetery, Tarkio or Tarkio Nutrition Center.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Harold Dean Eagans, the son of Ermine and Dorothy Jewel (Driskell) Eagans, was born August 7, 1949 near West Plains, Missouri. He attended school in West Plains. On April 3, 1969, Harold entered the United States Army where he served his country during the Vietnam War. He received his honorable discharge on March 27, 1971. 

On July 8, 1971, Harold was united in marriage to Peggy Howell and they became the parents of two daughters, Pamela and Sylvia. Harold and Peggy had just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. They lived in southern California for nine years before returning to Rock Port, Missouri in 1984. 

Harold was employed for nine years as a janitor by Fairfax Schools, Fairfax, Missouri. He also worked many years for Eagans Construction. Harold enjoyed making bird houses and cooking. He was a member of the Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49, Rock Port. Harold passed away, Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Tarkio, Missouri, at the age of 71. 

Besides his parents, Harold was preceded in death by siblings, Sharon Kay Kincannon, Emily Ann Parks, and Marvin Ray Eagans. Survivors include wife, Peggy Eagans, Rock Port; daughters, Pamela and Sylvia; siblings, Jim (Carma) Eagans, Rock Port, Ronnie Eagans, Tarkio, and Patti Mason, Auburn, Nebraska; many nieces, other family, and friends. 

Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 7, 2020, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

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Marilyn J. (Hamlin) Fisher, the daughter of John William and Bertha Lucretia (Sharp) Hamlin, was born on August 30, 1934 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She attended Lincoln schools and later earned a G.E.D. in Toledo, Ohio. She attended one year of college in Toledo. 

On September 18, 1949, Marilyn was united in marriage to James A. Stanley in Tarkio, Missouri and became the parents of five children. They later divorced. On October 16, 1956, Marilyn was united in marriage to Robert C. Fisher and became the parents of one son and daughter. They later divorced. 

Marilyn passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Tarkio, Missouri, at the age of 86. 

Besides her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by sons, James A. Stanley and Rodney Leon Stanley and ten sisters. Survivors include children, Lucretia June Jagielski, Gloria Jane Arnold, Valerie Jean MaHeffey, Robert C. Fisher, Jr., and Violet Francine Kimball; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. 

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Raymond Lee Gebhards, the son of Edwin and June (Wooten) Gebhards, was born on April 9, 1953 in Fairfax, Missouri. He attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1971. 

On May 19, 1973, Raymond was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Payton at the Fairfax Baptist Church, Fairfax, Missouri. They became the parents of two children: Raymond Jr. and Joni. The couple lived in Tarkio throughout their entire married life. 

Raymond was employed by Lonnie Nance where he learned his trade as a welder.  Later he was employed by John Deer Implement, in Tarkio, where he drove a truck and assembled equipment.  In 1981, Raymond started Gebhards Welding.  Raymond retired in 2010 due to his health. 

Raymond was a huge NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing with his grandchildren. Raymond passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, at his home in Tarkio at the age of 67. 

Besides his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Lawrence. Survivors include wife, Ruth Gebhards, Tarkio; children, Raymond, Jr. (Amy) Gebhards, Tarkio, and Joni (Eric) Behrens, Independence, Missouri; grandchildren, Payton Behrens, Emily Gebhards, Luke Gebhards, Paxton Behrens, and Jenna Gebhards; siblings, Larry (Judy) Wooten, Maryville, Missouri, Connie Wooten, Tarkio, and Edwin (Connie) Gebhards, Tarkio; numerous nieces and nephews. 

There will be no service or visitation. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

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A. Carrol Green, the oldest son of Kyle L. and Ruby Viola (Annan) Green, was born, a short distance from his current home, on July 20, 1928, in the family farm house, northeast of Westboro, Missouri. Carrol attended Westboro High School, graduating in 1946. 

On January 21, 1949, Carrol was united in marriage to Dorothy Matheny at the Methodist Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. They made their home on the family farm and became the parents of four children: Michael Allen, Douglas Lee, Jill Annette, and Krista Ann.  

Carrol farmed the family farm and raised livestock. They worked hard and were blessed by the land. In 2005, Carrol was honored to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. Carrol served in the Iowa National Guard until he developed Polio.  

Carrol was baptized at the Northboro Methodist Church, Northboro, Iowa. At the age of 6, he became a member of the United Methodist Church, Westboro. He served on numerous church missions, traveling to Mexico and other areas within the United States. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. Carrol passed away, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa, at the age of 92.  

Carrol was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, wife, Dorothy Green, Clarinda; children, Michael (Sharon) Green, Westboro, Douglas (Beverly) Green, Plattsburg, Missouri, Jill (John) McAdams, Omaha, Nebraska, and Krista (Michael) Murphy, Savannah, Missouri; grandchildren, Kevin (Denise) Green, Angela (Danny) Johnson, Michelle Ryan, Chris (Somyia) Finley, Bryan McAdams, Holly (Lee) Olson, Andrea (Craig) Labore, and Karla Morgan; great grandchildren, Logan, Lynnae, Levi, Lyndie, Seth, Ashley, Emma, Kylin, Hala, Jillyan, Reece, Kelsey, Jacob, Madelyn, Jackson, and Alex; brother, Shannon (Barb) Green, Trenton, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

Graveside Service and Inurnment: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 29, 2020, Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro. Because of current conditions, family requests face masks and social distancing at the graveside service. A register book and pictures will be available at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, on Friday, August 28. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Ernie Greene, the son of Granville William and Lois (Kirkpatrick) Greene, was born August 27, 1936, in Grandriver, Iowa. Ernie attended Kellerton High School, Kellerton, Iowa, graduating in 1954. On October 5, 1954, Ernie entered the United States Army where he served his country until receiving his honorable discharge on September 25, 1957.  

In January of 1958, Ernie was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Kibbe and made their home in Osceola, Iowa. They became the parents of three children, Debra, Dennis, and Diana. They later divorced. After that, Ernie met his long-life companion, Delores Fletcher. Delores passed away in 2016.  

Ernie was employed by HyVee where he worked in produce and was floor manager for 20 years. Then, he was employed by Missouri Department of Transportation, Tarkio, where he worked numerous positions until retiring in 1993.  

Ernie was a member of Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, playing cards, and playing pool. He especially enjoyed playing Snooker at the Tarkio Nutrition Center. Ernie passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, Pleasant View, Rock Port, Missouri, at the age of 84.  

Besides his parents and Delores Fletcher, Ernie was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Kerrie Greene; sister, Theola (Richard) Lesan; sister-in-law, Marie Greene; and nephew, Rick Lesan. Survivors include children, Debbie (Rick) Riley, Tarkio, Dennis Greene, Richmond, Kansas, and Diana (John) Whittington, Tarkio; grandchildren, Sara (John) McFarland, Molly (Jon) Pearson, Nicole (Lloyd) Holl, Tressa (Kory) Whittington and Kayla (Tim) Evelhoch; three step grandchildren; great grandchildren, Lily McFarland, Kaeson and Korbyn Holl, Holden and Elsie Pearson, and Jax and Quin Evelhoch; nine step great grandchildren; brother, Henry Greene, VanCoover, Washington; numerous nieces and nephews.  

** Due to current conditions, masks are required during the graveside service.**

Graveside Service and Interment: 10:30 A.M., Monday, November 30, 2020, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Betty Jo Haer, the daughter of Harry John and Bettie Floretta (Davis) Schreiber, was born on July 14, 1930, in Easton, Missouri. In 1948, Jo graduated from Craig High School, Craig, Missouri.  

On July 1, 1951, Jo was united in marriage to Melvin L. Haer at the Presbyterian Church in Mound City, Missouri. They became the parents of four children, Gary, Mark, Jodee and Jason. They raised their family on the Haer family farm outside of Craig.  Melvin passed away on May 8, 2009, at the age of 82.  

Jo was a farmer’s wife, helping with all aspects of their family farm operation while maintaining a large garden for canning and freezing. She also was an entrepreneur, Jo and her friend, JoAnn Graves, operated the chuck wagon food trailer at farm auctions for Abie Showalter Auctioneering. Jo also managed Exit 99 Truck Stop in Corning, Missouri for many years. Throughout her lifetime, she taught 4-H projects, organized Little League baseball for the youth in Craig, was involved with the Craig Community Betterment, landscaped at the Craig R-III School and taught many younger women to quilt. Jo had a commitment to preserving history and wrote a Schreiber family history and extensively researched genealogy about Mel’s family. Jo considered her family a blessing and upon the death of her son, Mark, in 1993, she compiled another book to “Remember Mark”. As a Christmas gift in 2018, Jo gave her grandchildren her last book “Haer Family Memories” to commemorate the family farmhouse built in 1906 by Mel’s grandpa, Emmett Haer.  

She was very dedicated to her grandchildren, enjoying their sporting and academic events, as well as cooking family favorites of cinnamon red hot apples, potato dumpling soup and baking pies to have waiting for them when they would arrive home from school.  In 2010, Jo moved to Tarkio and expanded her family to encompass another community of dear friends. She was a member of the Tarkio Presbyterian Church, Tarkio P.E.O. Chapter FF, and a board member of Corning Mount Hope Cemetery.  She enjoyed reading, quilting, gardening, traveling, and daily gatherings with friends.  She has been described as ornery, spunky, straight forward and fun. She loved playing pranks on friends and never offered too much information, especially if it was not necessary. Jo passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home in Tarkio at the age of 90.  

Besides her parents and husband, Mel, Jo was preceded in death by son, Mark Haer and an infant daughter; seven siblings, Datha “Dutch” Hawkins, Dorel “George” Schreiber, Doreen Camden, Dale Schreiber, Mary Wilson, John Schreiber, and Billie Schreiber. Survivors include her children, Gary (Mary) Haer, Weston, Missouri, daughter-in-law, Lisa (Alan) Yocum, Mound City, Missouri, Jodee (Shawn) Minter, Rock Port, Missouri, and Jason (Tiffani) Haer, Maryville, Missouri; 14 grandchildren, Jobeth (Kyle) Berg, Tim (Erin) Haer, Megan (Andrew) Haer Schmidt, Ellen (Luke) Buntz, Lauren (Dylan) Rosier, Abigail (Morgan) Wilmes, Mitchell, Corbin, Braden, Gabriel Minter, Tyler, Tegan, Truett, and Tallyn Haer; 12 great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Amelia and Brody Berg, Hudson and Grayson Haer, Cale and Mikah Buntz, Brynlee, Bristol and Breckin Rosier, Harper and Meleah Wilmes; 5 step grandchildren, Eric, Emily, Becky, Jennifer and Jodi, 11 step great-grandchildren, Ellie, Mackenzie, Kiersten, Kylie, Amarissa, Jacob, Evan, Christian, Garrett, Sadie, Jaylynn, and Journey; sister-in-law, Elva Jewell Schreiber; numerous nieces and nephews and many, many, dear friends.  

** Funeral service will be streamed live on Shawn Minter’s Facebook Page.** Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 11, 2020, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Interment: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Craig. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Gilbert Dean “Gib” Holmes, 75, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at his Rock Port, Missouri home.

He was born in Hamburg, Iowa on June 22, 1945 to Leo D. “Little” and Ruby M. (Johnson) Holmes. He attended school in Watson, Missouri.

Gib served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Afterwards he farmed, worked for Eaton Manufacturing in Shenandoah, Iowa, and then worked for the United States Postal Service for 22 years.

He and Kay Gibson started the Watson Baptist Community Outreach program. He sold produce for several years to provide scholarships to Rock Port High School seniors. Gib also helped raise money for people in need.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Julie Holmes; two granddaughters, Julie A. and Nicole L.; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Wanda Holmes; brother-in-law, Tom Beutler; and best friend and brother-in-law, Don Larson.

Survivors include his children, Shannon Knapp of Shawnee, Kansas, Leo Dean (Jenni) Holmes of Fairfax, Missouri, Clint D. (Erin) Holmes of Glenwood, Iowa, and Brett Daniel (Breea) Holmes of Weston, Missouri; sisters, Jenny Beutler of Rock Port and Jean (John) Pearce of Council Bluff, Iowa; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Patricia Larson of Rock Port, Julie and Mike Graham of Rock Port, Larry Morrison of Warrensburg, Missouri, and Donna and Ed Rains of Windsor, Missouri; grandchildren, Chase Knapp, Trey (Grace Allgood) Holmes, Jared Thomas, Moriah Brewer, Trevor (Lily) Holmes, Rylin Holmes, Rayli Holmes, Trenton Holmes, Avery Holmes, and Madelyn Holmes; great grandchildren, Jackson Holmes, Tayton and Tannon Holmes, and Alaina Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, August 23, 2020, 2:00 pm, Watson Baptist Church. Interment with full military rites: High Creek Cemetery. Memorials: Watson Outreach, or Watson Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainfuneral.com

Gertrude F. Johnson, the daughter of George Henry and Nellie L. (Hoover) Fahseler, was born August 3, 1922 in Rock Port, Missouri. She had eight sisters and two brothers. Gertrude attended Rock Port schools. 

In 1939, Gertrude was united in marriage to Oscar William “Bill” Johnson, in Maryville, Missouri. They made their home in Rock Port and later moved to Tarkio, Missouri where Gertrude lived until the present time. They became the parents of five children; Jerry, Teddy, Shirley, Barbara, and Billy Joe. 

Gertrude was a homemaker. She also cleaned houses, worked for Henry Field Nursery, and Imperial Chemical in Shenandoah, Iowa. 

Gertrude was of the Lutheran faith. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them and cooking for their large family gatherings. Gertrude loved to fish, camp, and … Oh yes… play Bingo at the casino where she usually won. One of her nephew’s nicknamed her “Ramblin”, not sure where that came from but she loved it. 

Bill passed away November 19, 1981. Gertrude lived in her own home until passing away Saturday, November 21, 2020, Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 98. 

Besides her parents and husband, Bill, Gertrude was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry W. Johnson and Billy Joe Johnson; grandson, Michael Johnson; great-grandchildren, Amanda Sue Johnson, Misty Bywater; great-great grandchildren, Nickales Bywater and Andrew Ty Schebaum; siblings, Eva Baker, Glenda Baker, Virginia Lacy-Edwards, Blanch Oldham Roach, Lorene Strange, Betty Huff, Vera Bright, John Henry Fahseler, and Donald Fahseler. Survivors include children, Teddy D. (Sharon) Johnson, Faragut, Iowa, Shirley Schebaum, Faragut, and Barbara (Junior) Hines, Tarkio; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; sister, Mary Saunders, Leavenworth, Kansas. 

**The funeral service will be streamed lived on Shawn Minter’s Facebook page.** Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 27, 2020, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Lois G. Ingebritson/Kvetensky passed away Saturday, August 8th 2020 at her Columbus, Nebraska home surrounded by family.

Lois was born September 24, 1932 to Joe and Daisy Hoversten in Randal, Iowa. She married Merton W. Ingebritson and had one son, Rodney Dean Ingebritson. When Mert tragically passed away, Lois left Rock Port, Missouri and moved to Omaha. There she continued her education in management/accounting and real estate. She retired from Omaha Public Schools.

Lois married Warren Kvetensky in 1988 at the Cal Neva Lodge, Nevada. He passed away in 2012. 

Lois loved traveling, swimming, and family. If she could combine all three that was even better.

Proceeding her in death were her parents; husbands, Merton Inebritson and Warren Kvetensky; son, Rodney D. Ingebritson; sister, Alvina Bleeker; brother, Melvin Hoversten; and many dear family members and friends.

Lois is survived by sisters, Natalie Burns, Joan Gaston, and Pam Jondal; brother, Ken Hoversten; grandchildren, Amy Allen and Nate Ingebritson; stepsons, Robert and Steve Kvetensky; great granddaughters, Halley and Jessica Allen, and Abigail Ingebritson; great grandsons, Riley, Braiden, and Christopher Ingebritson; her precious great-great granddaughter, Avalon Reeder; the unborn Gilsdorf twins (one boy, one girl); and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services: Thursday, August 20, 2020, 2:00 pm, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. The family will begin greeting friends starting at 1:00 pm at the church. Inurnment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri. Memorials: the American Cancer Socie

Garry Michael “Mick” Lewis, the son of Kermit Edward and Eathel Mae (Vaughn) Lewis, was born on April 13, 1948 in Maryville, Missouri. He attended Daleview School up until the sixth grade, where he transferred to Fairfax R-3 School and graduated in 1966. On December 7, 1967, Mick was united in marriage to Mary Belle Irvin in Westboro, Missouri and lived in Tarkio, Fairfax and Rock Port.  They became the parents of two children, Mike and Beth. They later divorced. On March 13, 1981, Mick was united in marriage to Elaine Marie McMahon in Rock Port, Missouri. They became the parents of two children: Treyton and Taya. They made their home on a farm outside of Rock Port.  They later divorced.  

As a child, his parents and family called him Micky.  Later, it shortened to Mick, but his Grandma Rosie continued to call him Micky her whole life.  Mick grew up with a big family.  Two brothers:  Larry and Jim, and four sisters:  Joyce (Strough), Shilah (Baker), Janice (McNaughton), and Twyilla (Gibbons).  They lived in the country around Fairfax the whole time.  When Mick was three years old, he contracted Polio.  The doctors told his parents that Mick would never be able to walk again.  However, his mother didn’t accept that answer.  She would boil water and Mick had to soak his legs in it every day.  As his legs were soaking, he would stare up at a ship picture his mom had on the wall.  He would imagine being on that ship to help keep his mind off of the fact that the water was burning hot.  After the water cooled down enough to touch, his brothers and sisters would have to take turns massaging his legs.  He beat the odds and was able to walk again but with one leg shorter than the other, and one foot smaller than the other.  

Growing up, some might say that Mick was determined, but his siblings might call it stubborn or tough. Jim can recall many examples of when his younger brother Mick would get angry, and Jim knew to get out of his way or else you might get hurt.  One example is when they were having a BB gun fight in an old abandoned house.  As Jim recalls, his team “peppered” Mick pretty good.  They could hear Mick getting mad and as Mick was coming upstairs to get even, Jim and his partner decided it was the safer choice to knock the glass out of the second-floor window and jump, rather than to face Mick’s retaliation.  

In high school, Mick participated in football, FFA, track, annual staff, and the Junior and Senior plays.  He was named the FFA Favorite Fellow.  Mick enjoyed playing football the most and earned many honors.  When Mick’s big brother Jim was a senior, he was nominated to the All-Star Team.  That was a big honor and typically seniors were selected.  However, Mick was also named to that same team as a sophomore!  Many stories have been told about how tough Mick was on the football field, and that no one wanted to line up against him on the opposing team.  

Mick was an extremely resourceful and hardworking man. He was a self-taught mechanic early in life as he and his brother Jim were always working on cars.  During high school and shortly after high school, he worked for Tom Miller in his mechanic shop.  Later, he owned and operated M.L. Repair, where he worked on tractors and automobiles. Mick then was employed by Atchison Holt Ambulance District where he worked as a volunteer on the ambulance and as Director of the Rock Port division. Mick was a service manager at Clark Ford and Krogh Implement. He also worked at the John Deere dealership in Tarkio, Missouri, called Simmons Implement.  In 1985, Mick was employed by Cooper Nuclear Station, Brownville, Nebraska, as a security guard where he worked for six years.  

In 1991, Mick began selling insurance for Farm Bureau in Rock Port. He loved working with people, and made many friends throughout the northwest region of Missouri. In 1995, he became the Regional Sales Manager, a job that required him to wear many hats and to travel a lot. He earned many awards for performance within his region throughout the years.  Mick retired from Farm Bureau in 2018 and started raising cattle.  He purchased a small herd and was partners with Squeak (Doug) McCoy.  He loved being on the farm, watching his cows, and raising a garden. Mick enjoyed canning, making salsa, and cooking.  Mick commented several times that the garden he planted this past summer was the best garden he has ever raised.  

As a child, Mick grew up in the Fairfax Baptist Church.  In 1994, he was baptized in the Rock Port Methodist Church.  His most recent church was the Rock Port Baptist Church where he would attend regularly.  Mick believed in life after death, and shared that with friends and family.  

Mick was known for many things – he was ornery, he loved to tease everyone, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, he always had a smile, and a firm hand shake. Family was important to Mick, and he was loyal.  You could always find him filming his children or grandchildren’s athletic events.  He welcomed anyone to join him on his deck in the evenings.  He lived each day to the fullest.  Mick passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 72.  

Besides his parents, Mick was preceded in death by brother, Larry Lewis; brothers-in-law, Melvin Strough and Cecil Baker; nieces, Jerrie (Strough) Morton and Rhonda Baker. Survivors include children, Mike (Robin) Lewis, Fairfax, Beth (Jon) Graves, Fairfax, Treyton Lewis (Fiancé Thea Schulenberg), Rock Port, and Taya Lewis, Rock Port; grandchildren, Amber (James) Zumbrunnen, Baylee (Tristan) Ray, Grant, Ryan, and Max Hopkins, Jesse, Jaycee, and Braden Graves; great grandchildren, Jackson and Audrey Zumbrunnen; siblings, Joyce Strough, Fairfax, Shilah Baker, Fairfax, Jim (Chris) Lewis, Rock Port, Janice McNaughton, Bois D’Arc, Missouri, and Twyilla (Terry) Gibbons, Westboro; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 1, 2020, Rock Port Baptist Church, Rock Port.

Interment: English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri.

Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

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Kermit James (K.J. Jim) Lewis, the son of Kermit Edward and Eathel Mae (Vaughn) Lewis, was born November 16, 1946 in Maryville, Missouri. K.J., as he was affectionately known, attended Fairfax High School, Fairfax, Missouri, graduating in 1964. On May 5, 1966, K.J. was drafted into the United State Army and served his country in the Vietnam Theatre. After receiving his honorable discharge on March 1, 1968, K.J. attended Northwest Missouri State University on the GI Bill and graduated with an Agricultural Business Bachelor of Science degree. 

On August 9, 1979, K.J. was united in marriage to Chris (Perry) Hill in Rock Port, Missouri and they raised four children, Cory Hill, Jeremy Lewis, Marcie Hill, and Jill Lewis.  

In the early 1970’s, K.J. was employed for over 20 years by the Bank of Atchison County as a Loan Officer. For a short time, he worked for the Maple Tree Financial Group as a Financial Advisor. In 1990, K.J. became the American Family Insurance Agent and graciously served his clientele in the Northwest Missouri area until retiring in 2017. K.J. passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 74.  

K.J. was a dedicated member of the First Lutheran Church and the Church Council. He was a member of the Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49, Rock Port Volunteer Fire Department, Rock Port Telephone Company and Midwest Data Boards.  

Besides his parents, K.J. was preceded in death by brothers, Larry Lewis, Garry (Mick) Lewis; brothers-in-law, Melvin Strough and Cecil Baker; nieces, Jerrie (Strough) Morton and Rhonda Baker. Survivors include, wife, Chris Lewis, Rock Port; children, Cory (Rae Lynne) Hill, Rock Port, Jeremy (Tiffany) Lewis, Mound City, Missouri, Marcie (Shelby) Joiner, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Jill (Ryan) Kingery, Fairfax; grandchildren, Summer Greenwalt, Isiah, Ty, Drew, and Ryan Joiner, Addison and Riley Lewis, Trenton, Kendall, Mason, and Brenna Kingery; siblings, Joyce Strough and Shilah Baker, Fairfax, Janice McNaughton, Bois D’Arc, Missouri, and Twyilla (Terry) Gibbons, Westboro, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews.  

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Saturday, November 28, 2020, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.

Interment: English Grove, Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri.

Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

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Betty Jane Jones was born on November 23, 1938, in Maryville, Missouri, to Martha Imogene (Barr) and Raymond E. Jones. Betty was the oldest of nine children.  

Betty grew up in rural Atchison County, Missouri, attending Eudora Country School. She graduated from Tarkio High School in 1956. She met Kenneth (Kenny) Dean Lindsay in Tarkio. They were married on November 15, 1956, at the Methodist Church in Tarkio. They started their married life living in Kenny’s family home at 505 North 8th Street in Tarkio. They lived in that home their entire married life except for five years, from 1966 to 1971, when they lived at 411 Broad Street in Tarkio.  

After her high school graduation, Betty became a bookkeeper at International Harvester in Tarkio, followed by bookkeeping at Peoples Natural Gas Company in Tarkio. Betty also worked as a secretary at Bethesda Care Center in Tarkio. After serving as the administrator of a nursing home in Seward, Nebraska, Betty earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification in Maryville, Missouri. As a LPN, Betty worked at the hospital in Hamburg, Iowa; Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah, Iowa; the hospital in Shenandoah; and the hospital in Fairfax, Missouri. She also served the Atchison-Holt Ambulance District as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). She retired from Community Hospital-Fairfax in 2011. Betty was secretary for the Presbyterian Church in Tarkio for several years. In her retirement years, Betty worked at Torrey Pines and the Tarkio Golf Course, both in Tarkio. She only retired from Torrey Pines a few short months ago during this year of 2020.  

Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tarkio. She was also a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, having served in various offices including Worthy Matron. She attended meetings in Tarkio until that unit joined with Fairfax. She then attended meetings in Fairfax until that unit combined with Maryville. Declining health prevented Betty from traveling to Maryville for meetings. Betty also attended Bible studies with the United Methodist Church parish of Tarkio and Westboro, Missouri, as well as participated in the United Methodist Women’s organization.  

Betty and Kenny became parents to Darcy in 1960 and Rick in 1961. Both children were born at the hospital in Fairfax. While the kids were growing up, Betty helped with Girl Scouts and many other groups that involved Darcy and Rick. As a family, they spent many weekends and holidays at Big Lake in the Village of Big Lake, Missouri.  

Over the years, Betty enjoyed doing Aunt Martha’s Ballpoint Fabric Paint Liquid Embroidery. Darcy remembers how her mom would never let her play with the hoops and fabric paint! In later years, Betty enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She held a world of knowledge about flowers, trees and shrubs. Betty also enjoyed many Neihart bus tours to dinner theaters.  

Ill health caused Betty to go on dialysis in 2016. She made several trips a week to Shenandoah to receive this treatment. A recent decline in her condition, to include several heart attacks, led to her entering the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah where she passed away on Friday morning, October 9, 2020, at the age of 81. Prior to entering the nursing home within this past month, Betty still resided at 505 North 8th Street in Tarkio with her son, Rick.  

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; Kenny in 1997; and her brothers, Leon, Ray, Chuck and Glenn Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Darcy Vette (Gary) of Tarkio; her son, Rick, of Tarkio; granddaughter, Brooke Vette, of Tarkio; great-granddaughter, Gianna Grace (GiGi) Vette of Tarkio; sisters, JoAn (George) Whittington of Fairfax, and Becky Jones (Roger Livengood) of Tarkio; brothers, Randy Jones of Tarkio and Bill (Mary) Jones of Colorado Springs, Colorado; sister-in-law, Yolanda “Lala” Jones, of Mission, Kansas; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews as well as host of friends.  

Betty especially enjoyed and looked forward to the Jones family gatherings. She also had a great trip to Branson, Missouri, for her 75th birthday with Darcy and Gary; but most of all she loved being “Nanny Nee” to her granddaughter, Brooke, and most recently, “Great-Granny Nee” to GiGi. Betty will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She had a wonderful smile and laugh that could brighten anyone’s day. 

** The service will be streamed live on Shawn Minter’s Facebook page.** 

Graveside Service and Interment: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, October 14, 2020, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

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Harold LeRoy “Roy” McIntosh, Ph.D., the son of Harold Joseph and Mary Margaret (Gigeous) McIntosh, was born December 25, 1931 in Fairfax, Missouri. Roy graduated from Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, in 1949. Roy entered the United States Army and served his country from 1953 to 1955.  

On June 1, 1953, Roy was united in marriage to Gayla Arnold in Nebraska. They became the parents of three children, John, Kim, and Blake. Roy made his home in Tarkio to the present time. Following Roy’s honorable discharge, he took advantage of the GI Bill and began an extensive university education. He graduated from Tarkio College in 1953 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. While teaching at Tarkio High School, Roy and his family would live in Colorado and Oregon while he finished his Master’s Degree, also in Physics and Chemistry from University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, and his Ph.D. in Education Administration from Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon in 1969.  

Roy then began teaching in the science department of Tarkio College and later became the Science Division Chairman. Sometime later, Roy became the Dean of Education and eventually the President of Tarkio College, which he held until retiring in 1989.  

Roy was approached by the engineering firm Black and Veatch in Overland Park, Kansas, to provide additional training in Physics for their engineers. This he enjoyed although living away from Tarkio was uncomfortable. Roy was asked to return to Tarkio High School and teach science, retiring finally in the late 2000’s. Gayla passed away in 2011. Roy passed away, Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, at the age of 88.  

Roy was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Tarkio. He enjoyed golfing, regripping clubs for local golfers, and going for coffee at Grebe’s with his buddies. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, dance recitals, concerts, award ceremonies, and any other activities.  

Besides his parents and wife, Gayla, Roy was preceded in death by son, Blake McIntosh. Survivors include children, John (Vicki) McIntosh, Cleveland, Tennessee and Kim (Paul) Lennemann, Glenwood, Iowa; grandchildren, Amy (Scott) Carter, Dana (Brian) Storey, Brent (Shannon) McIntosh, Kelly (Kyle) Stokes, Bethany (Andy) Gurbal, Eric (Jakkie) Lennemann, Erin (Drew) Potter, Nick Lennemann (Megan Kiedrowski), Dustin McIntosh (Cathy Yeh), and Lauren McIntosh; great grandchildren, Rebecca Paige Carter, Carson and Connor Storey, Jayce, Blake, and Kenna Lennemann, Addison, Kade, Elizabeth, and Quinn Potter; brothers, Ray (Barbara) McIntosh, Harlan, Iowa and Jim (Norma) McIntosh, Savannah, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

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Richard Arnold (Mike) Meyerkorth, the son of Richard Andrew and Mildred (Pfeil) Meyerkorth, was born April 27, 1931 in Phelps City, Missouri. Mike attended Harmes School through sixth grade and graduated from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, in 1949. Losing his father at an early age he was raised by his wonderful mother and his Grandma and Grandpa Pfeil – enjoying his weekly trips to the sale barn.  

Mike met the love of his life, Mary Louise Cooper in Lutheran Catechism Class and they were wed in 1949 in Auburn, Nebraska. To this union were born four children, Peggy, Diane, Rick, and David.  

Mike spent his entire life as a farmer in Atchison County Missouri where he raised his family. He bought his first tractor in 1945 at the age of fourteen and commenced his life’s occupation.  With a two-row cultivator and a two bottom plow he did custom work for area farmers.  His earliest custom work was with a horse and two row corn roller, earning a dollar a day and all he could eat.  

Mary Louise was Mike’s soul mate for forty-nine years, raising children, helping with grandchildren and expanding their farming operation. Mike served others in his Langdon and Rock Port Lutheran Churches. He was on the drainage district board, levee board and the rural water board. He led in the development of the Atchison County Rural Fire District and was a 4-H leader.  

Mike always felt blessed, living with a positive attitude. He led by example, was always kind and respected others without reservation. He was thankful for the many that helped him throughout his life. After Mike lost Mary Louise to cancer in 1998, he married Virginia Burke in 2000. They enjoyed 20 years together. Mike passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 89.  

Family was Mike’s number one concern. He was blessed with numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and after his marriage to Virginia additional step children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Survivors include, wife, Virginia Meyerkorth; children, Peggy (Chuck) Hailey, Diane (George) Carpenter, daughter-in-law, Patti Meyerkorth and David (Vicki) Meyerkorth; step children,  Bob (Diane) Lade, Tom (Becky) Lade, Darcie (Bruce) Votipka, Doug (Kristine) Lade, Kim (Bill) Bunton, and Randy (Debbie) Burke; ten grandchildren, twelve step grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren. Besides his parents and wife, Mary Louise Meyerkorth, Mike was preceded in death by son, Rick Meyerkorth; infant grandchild; brother and sister-in-law, Earle and Winona Hall.   

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 10, 2020, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.

Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

Memorials: First Lutheran Church, Rock Port, or Rock Port Rural Fire Department.

Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

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Lennis Ray Million, the son of Oscar B. and Georgia I. (Webster) Million, was born January 3, 1942, in Oregon, Missouri. Lennis attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1959.  

On September 16, 1961, Lennis was united in marriage to Virginia ”Ginny” Plumb and they became the parents of two children; Lennis Neil and Nancy Lynn.  They later divorced.  On March 29, 1986, Lennis was united in marriage to Kerry Sue Riley Flack.  In 2017, they retired and settled in Sedalia, Missouri.,  

Lennis was employed by Rock Port Coop and the city of Tarkio, Missouri. He was a cowboy at the feed yards in Nebraska and was employed by MoValley Ag. He also worked as a supervisor in nursing homes and for several farmers in the area. Lennis loved being a jack of all trades. He was a good neighbor and was always willing to help anyone in need.  He never met a stranger. Lennis passed away Monday, September 7, 2020, in Columbia, Missouri surrounded by his wife and children at the age of 78.  

Lennis was a member the Missouri State High School Rodeo Association and the Lions Club. Lennis was raised on a farm in northwest Missouri where he loved doing chores and farming. He also enjoyed camping, campfire cooking, hunting, fishing, baling hay and rebuilding old farm equipment. Most of all, Lennis loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  

Besides his parents and in-laws, Bill and Georgia Riley, Lennis was preceded in death by his brother, Benny Million, sister, Wanda Thayer, grandson, Jake Flack, sister-in-law, Karen Timmerman and brothers-in-law, Duane and Larry Riley.  Survivors include: his wife, Kerry Sue Million; children, Neil (Donna) Million, Tarkio, Nancy (Jeff) Hummel, Clarinda, Iowa; step children, David (Jessica) Flack, Crawford, Nebraska, Angela (Ed Olson) Slaughter, Manhattan, Kansas, Tami Faulks, Nemaha, Nebraska, and Jon (Cari) Flack, Greeley, Colorado; grandchildren, Ashley (Adam) Cook, Andrea (Wes) Lopez, Angela (Justin) Bell, Michael Hummel, Bryant (Ashley) Hummel, Seth, Blaine, and Rhett Flack, Taylor (Danny) Dillon, Te’a, Kaje, and Ty Faulks, Peyton and Wacey Flack, Jessica (Uly) Johnson, Jamie (Jesse) Bowden; great-grandchildren, Braeley and Bracton Cook,  Brynleigh and Brecklynn Lopez, Charlotte and Danielle Hummel; siblings, Beverly Million, Omaha, Nebraska, Peggy (Ed) Ingram, Rock Port, Gene (Carolyn) Million, Diamond, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Paul Timmerman, Bill (Pat) Riley, Rick (Debbie) Riley, sister-in-law, Pam (Jim) Davis; numerous nieces and nephews.  

Inurnment: 11:30 A.M., following the visitation at High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

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Lowell Duane Morrill, the son of Sidney L. Morrill and Annabel (Frazee) Morrill, was born May 9th, 1928, on their farm in Summerfield, Kansas.  He attended grade school in Summerfield until the family moved to Ft. Morgan, Colorado where he graduated from Ft. Morgan High School in 1946.

 Lowell then attended Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  

Sometime in 1954, Lowell met Rosemary Kyle in Denver during a double date with couples from their church. They soon realized they were meant to be together.  Lowell proposed to Rosemary on Valentine’s Day.  

On August 7, 1955, Lowell was united in marriage to Rosemary Kyle in Tarkio, Missouri.  They became the parents of four children, Deborah Lynn, Thomas Duane, John David and Leigh Ann.  They made their home in Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, and the last 45 years in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Lowell currently lived in his daughter’s home in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at the age of 92.  

Lowell began his career with Skelly Oil Company in 1950 as a Routeman delivering propane in Clay and Platte Counties, Missouri. In November 1950 he joined the United States Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia as a private.  In November 1952 he was honorably discharged as a corporal.  He then rejoined Skelly Oil Company in Denver, Colorado and continued his career there for 33 years.  He took early retirement and then started his own commercial real estate agency called Morrill Realty for 20 years.  

Lowell and Rosemary were faithful and active members of the Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Tulsa.  They joined The Kirk in 1972 and attended Sunday worship weekly.  Lowell and Rosemary attended Sunday School and numerous bible studies.  He was an amazing friend to many at The Kirk and he will be greatly missed.  

His favorite things to do were work in his vegetable garden, closely monitor the stock market, and go to the “office” (The Savoy) to have coffee with his buddies.  As a younger father, he loved to go fishing in Colorado with family and relatives and hunting with family and relatives in Tarkio.  

In addition to his parents, Lowell was preceded in death by his beloved Rosemary Morrill on January 18, 2018 and their daughter Deborah Lynn on September 9, 1956, and his brothers Ross, Ken and sister Ruby Mulder.  Their surviving children are Tom Morrill and wife, Brenda, of Kansas City, Missouri, John Morrill and wife, Maricel, of Pinellas Park, Florida, and their children, Kyle David and Mark David, and Leigh Ann Brown and husband, Michael, in Edmond, Oklahoma, and their son, Justin Brown; great-grandson, Anthony Brown and Josh Daniel Brown; and sister-in-law, Vicki Kyle, Glenwood, Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews.  

The Kirk of the Hills, Tulsa, OK

1:00 P.M., Saturday, September 26th, 2020, Home Cemetery, Tarkio

Gertrude M. (Tiemeyer) Mulvania was born September 5, 1939, the only child of August B. and Myrtle (Owen) Tiemeyer in Maryville, Missouri.  She received her early education at West Bend Country School, Langdon, Missouri, and graduated from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri in 1957. Gertrude then graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1961 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Vocational Home Economics. 

Gertrude was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church near Langdon, where she was also united in marriage to Ralph Mulvania in 1958.  They made their home near Langdon and became the parents of two sons, Shawn and Eric.  

Gertrude taught Family and Consumer Science at Rock Port R-2 School for 19 years, retiring in 2000.  Following her retirement, she worked part-time as church secretary for the Fairfax and Rock Port United Methodist churches. Gertrude was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro, Missouri.  She was always a devoted and selfless wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ralph passed away in 1980. Gertrude passed away at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Tarkio, Missouri on October 23, 2020 at the age of 81.  

Besides her parents and husband Ralph, Gertrude was preceded in death by son, Eric.

Survivors include; son, Shawn Mulvania, Tarkio; granddaughter, Erin Mulvania, Rock Port; daughter-in-law, Carol Mulvania, Tarkio; and numerous cousins.  

Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

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Carroll Dean Nelson, 80, Westboro, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri.  

Private family memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date.

Cremation Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.

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Harrietta Marie Nicholson, the daughter of Eugene Dallas and Sara Lucina (Staly) Barnum, was born  May 31, 1924 in Woodbine, Iowa. Harrietta attended Woodbine country school.  

In 1944, Harrietta was united in marriage to Richard Louck in Morning Sun, Iowa and they became the parents of two children, James and Eva Mae. They later divorced. In 1950, Harrietta was united in marriage to Harvey Nicholson. They became the parents of four children; David, Donald, Charles, and Frank. Harvey passed away in 1984.  

Harrietta was a stay-at-home mom and was devoted to raising her family. She owned and operated an orchard where the family picked apples and grapes. They also raised pigs, chickens, cows, and horses.  

Harrietta received Jesus as her Lord and Savior as a little girl. She rededicated her life at the age of 80 and was baptized by Pastor Don Barnett at the Clearmont Baptist Church, Clearmont, Missouri. She enjoyed singing with the children during church and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Harrietta passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 96.  

Besides her parents and husband, Harvey, Harrietta was preceded in death by sons, David and Donald Nicholson, three sisters and three brothers. Survivors include children, Eva Mae (Ronald) Murry, Fairfax, Missouri, James Louck, Burlington Junction, Missouri, Charles Elton (Jeannie) Nicholson, Norfolk, Nebraska, and Frank Nicholson, Braddyville, Iowa; grandchildren, Robert Nelson, Dianna Bennett, Cookie Schebaum, Amy Cisler, Chad Nicholson, and D.J. Burke; numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

**Due to current conditions, the family requests masks be worn at the funeral and visitation.** 

Funeral Service 10:00 AM, Wednesday, Sept 23, 2020, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.

Interment 2:30 PM, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, Spring Valley Cemetery, Moorhead, Iowa.

Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Rhett S. Noland, the son of Donny Noland and Celeste Holt, was born on September 6, 1991 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Rhett attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 2010. He lived in Omaha, Nebraska and Nebraska City, Nebraska until 2018 when he moved to Mississippi.  

In 2018, Rhett met his life partner, Amber Holley and became a father figure to Amber’s three children. Rhett loved and cared for them like they were his own. The family made their home in Philadelphia, Mississippi.  

Rhett worked as a cook at numerous restaurants in Nebraska and Mississippi. Recently, Rhett and Amber recently inherited Amber’s family bait shop, “Mufu Bait Shop” in Philadelphia.  

Rhett loved music and was a talented singer and musician. He played the guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards and nearly any other instrument he touched. Rhett had played music in Shenandoah, Iowa and Nebraska City. Rhett passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 in Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 29.  

Rhett was preceded in death by grandparents, Elmer Noland and Joann Holt. Survivors include life partner, Amber Holley and her three children, Ellie, Jax, and Suki, Philadelphia;  father, Donny (Kristy) Noland, Tarkio; mother, Celeste (Jason Epsenhart) Holt, Aventura, Florida; siblings, Cody (Sydney) Mandeville, Glenwood, Iowa, Michan Noland, Tarkio, Shelbie White, Kansas City, Missouri, Addison Noland, Tarkio, and Jacob Hudson, St. Joseph, Missouri; grandparents, Sandy Noland (Dale) Oliphant, Hamburg, Iowa, and Steven (Lori) Holt, Sidney, Iowa; niece, Kenisyn Yost and nephew, Raxtin Riggins; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  

Private Family Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 24, 2020, Tarkio Community Building, Tarkio. Private family inurnment at a later date. Arrangements Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

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Paul Richard Ohrt, son of John Wilhelm and Anna Louise (Schierkolk) Ohrt, was born on November 30, 1934, in Langdon, Missouri. Paul attended High Creek School in Watson and Rock Port High School, graduating in 1952. In 1954, Paul entered the United States Army and served his country in Fort Polk, Louisiana.  

On January 15, 1956, Paul was united in marriage to Mary Ann Nelson at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro, Missouri. Together, they raised three children: Paula, Jeannie, and Larry.  

During his life, Paul wore many hats. With his dad, his brother John Henry, and his son, Paul farmed in Atchison County for more than fifty years. He loved to work with his hands, and was never content to be idle. A perpetual tinkerer, he could often be found working in his shop on one project or another. When not working, Paul enjoyed fishing, playing softball and volleyball, and golfing. He also volunteered his time and energy with the annual Tarkio Fly-In and the church mobility cart PET project. Paul was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, and knew that his salvation rested in Christ alone. He reflected Christ’s love through tireless service to others in his family and community. He was always ready to lend a hand, a laugh and a smile, or a peppermint.  

Paul passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at Bryan Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 85. Besides his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his daughter, Jeannie Wright; siblings, John Henry and his wife Donna Ohrt, Ruth and her husband Ron Goodrich; brothers-in-law, Ray Tiemeyer and Ray Villarreal. Survivors include wife, Mary Ann Ohrt; children, Paula (Weldon) Hoppe and Larry (Kerri) Ohrt; son-in-law, Mike Wright; grandchildren, James (Rachel) Hoppe, Anna Hoppe, Ian Hoppe, Michael Paul Ohrt, Baleigh (Tyler) Heits, and Madison Ohrt; great-grandchildren, Ember, Cora, Adeline, Judah Hoppe, and Turner Heits; sisters, Alma Tiemeyer and Ann (Bob) Crabtree; numerous nieces and nephews.  

**Paul’s funeral will be streamed live on, Saint Johns Lutheran Church Westboro Facebook page.**

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Friday, August 28, 2020, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro.

Interment: St. John’s Cemetery, Westboro. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

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Vernon F. Rhoades, the son of Vernie Amos and Phyllis Colleen (Chastain) Rhoades, was born on August 12, 1948, in Hamburg, Iowa. Vernon attended first through third grades at Nishnabotna, Missouri School, graduating from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri in 1966. At the age 10, Vernon began helping his dad on the Missouri River as a commercial fisherman. This began a lifelong desire to hunt and fish in northwest Missouri. Vernon also worked for George Opp.  

On January 4, 1970, Vernon was united in marriage to Deborah A. Slemp at the First Presbyterian Church, Fairfax. They became the parents of two children: Sandy and Tracy. The couple recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.  

For a short time, Vernon was employed by the Rock Port City Water Plant. He was then employed for 30 years by Atchison Holt Rural Electric Corporative, Rock Port. He also drove a school bus for Fairfax R-III School, was a self-employed electrician and did seasonal work for MFA Fertilizer Service, all in Fairfax. Due to Vernon’s ill health, he was forced to retire in 2001.  

Vernon was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pope and Young Club, and Boone and Crockett Club. Vernon and his dad participated in numerous fishing tournaments receiving the Master Angler Award. In 1983, they won a bass boat and numerous other prizes. Vernon passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at Community Hospital- Fairfax, Fairfax, at the age of 72.  

Besides his father, Vernie, Vernon was preceded in death by infant daughter, Tracy Lynn Rhoades; brother, Jimmy Dale Rhoades. Survivors include wife, Debbie Rhoades, Fairfax; daughter, Sandy Rhoades, Fairfax; mother, Phyllis Rhoades, Tarkio; siblings, David (Elizabeth) Rhoades, Fairfax, Terri (Wayne) Laverentz, Tabor, Iowa, and Judy (Larry) Wooten, Maryville, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews.  

Graveside Service and Interment: 10:30 A.M., Thursday, August 27, 2020, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Fairfax. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Shirley May Richards, the daughter of Claude Carol and Esther (Poppa) Cook, was born on November 17, 1948, in Clarinda, Iowa. Shirley attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1966. 

In 1968, Shirley was united in marriage to Bill Richards in Washington D.C. and they became the parents of four children, Bryan, Scott, Samantha, and Bill. They later divorced. 

In 1967, Shirley moved to Washington D.C., where she was employed by the Federal Government. She was later employed by Prince William County School Boards, Manassas, Virginia, where she made policies that governed the School District. In 1984, the family returned to Rock Port where Shirley worked various jobs including, restaurants, agriculture, and home health care. 

Shirley passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, Missouri, at the age of 71. 

Besides her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by siblings, William Cook and Catherine Hawk. Survivors include, children, Bryan (Holly) Richards, Tarkio, Scott Richards, St. Louis, Missouri, Samantha (Steve) Alexander, Shenandoah, Iowa,  and Bill (Heather) Richards, Rosendale, Missouri; grandchildren, Skyla, Matt, Codie (Kelsey), Jeremy (Paige), Nate, Bryce, Brandon, Virginia, Brook, Logan, Reanna, Wyatt, Cheyenne, and Brady; great grandchildren, Madyson, Lakotah, Raylon, and Taeyln; sister, Marge Pint, Colorado. 

Memorial Service: 1:00 PM Friday, August 7, 2020, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Inurnment: St. John’s Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

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Victor L. Robbins, 99, Tarkio, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, Tarkio Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Tarkio.  

The body has been cremated. There are no scheduled memorial services. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Barbara (Halbert) Rocha, the daughter of Lewis and Rosell (James) Halbert was born February 29, 1944 in Red Oak, Iowa. She attended Red Oak High School, Red Oak. 

In 1990, Barbara was united in marriage to William Rocha in Iowa. William passed away in July 2017. Barbara moved to Fairfax, Missouri in 2010 where she lived to the present time. 

In 1980, Barbara was employed by Glenwood School District, Glenwood, Iowa as a personal aid. She loved and cared for mentally challenged adults. She retired in 2007. 

Barbara passed away, Monday, November 9, 2020, Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, at the age of 76. 

Besides her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by sister, Rose Marie Smith. Survivors include children, Traci Reid, Omaha, Nebraska and Todd Green, Omaha; grandchildren, Danielle Rocha, Omaha, and Damon (Leah) Ransom, Omaha; great granddaughter, Raiven Ransom, Omaha; numerous nieces and nephews. 

There are no memorial services or visitation. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Rhett S. Noland, the son of Donny Noland and Celeste Holt, was born on September 6, 1991 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Rhett attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 2010. He lived in Omaha, Nebraska and Nebraska City, Nebraska until 2018 when he moved to Mississippi.  

In 2018, Rhett met his life partner, Amber Holley and became a father figure to Amber’s three children. Rhett loved and cared for them like they were his own. The family made their home in Philadelphia, Mississippi.  

Rhett worked as a cook at numerous restaurants in Nebraska and Mississippi. Recently, Rhett and Amber recently inherited Amber’s family bait shop, “Mufu Bait Shop” in Philadelphia.  

Rhett loved music and was a talented singer and musician. He played the guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards and nearly any other instrument he touched. Rhett had played music in Shenandoah, Iowa and Nebraska City. Rhett passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 in Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 29.  

Rhett was preceded in death by grandparents, Elmer Noland and Joann Holt. Survivors include life partner, Amber Holley and her three children, Ellie, Jax, and Suki, Philadelphia;  father, Donny (Kristy) Noland, Tarkio; mother, Celeste (Jason Epsenhart) Holt, Aventura, Florida; siblings, Cody (Sydney) Mandeville, Glenwood, Iowa, Michan Noland, Tarkio, Shelbie White, Kansas City, Missouri, Addison Noland, Tarkio, and Jacob Hudson, St. Joseph, Missouri; grandparents, Sandy Noland (Dale) Oliphant, Hamburg, Iowa, and Steven (Lori) Holt, Sidney, Iowa; niece, Kenisyn Yost and nephew, Raxtin Riggins; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  

Private Family Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 24, 2020, Tarkio Community Building, Tarkio. Private family inurnment at a later date. Arrangements Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

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Steve Scamman, the son of Mark Henry and Marie (Roberts) Scamman, was born on August 19, 1940 in Maryville, Missouri. Steve attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1958. He then attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in education. Over time and attending night and summer school, Steve earned his Master’s and Specialists Degrees in education from NWMSU.  

On August 24, 1962, Steve was united in marriage to Brenda A. Whitford at the Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, Missouri. They became the parents of three children, Kimberly, Stephanie, and Cory. The family lived in Fairfax for two years before moving to Rock Port where they lived until the present time.  

Steve was employed by the Division of Family Services in Holt County and Atchison County, before starting his teaching career in 1974 at Rock Port High School. He taught the first Cooperative Occupational Education class, was the Administrative Assistant as well as the Athletic Director. In 1981, Steve became the Rock Port Elementary Principal and retired from this position in 1999.  

Growing up a farmer’s son, Steve regularly helped his dad on the family farm after school. After retiring, Steve drove a truck for Bill Smith Trucking, Tarkio, Missouri, Brown’s Ag and Ralph Phelps Construction, Rock Port.  

Steve was a member of the United Methodist Church, Rock Port, a former member of the Masonic Lodge, Rock Port, and Missouri State Teacher’s Association. Steve passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at his home in Rock Port at the age of 80.  

Besides his parents, Steve was preceded in death by sister, Mary Sue Kretchmer. Survivors include wife, Brenda Scamman, Rock Port; children, Kimberly Scamman, Topeka, Kansas, Stephanie (Tig) Molloy, New Hampton, Missouri, and Cory (Aubrey) Scamman, Shenandoah, Iowa; six grandchildren, Cole, Kalyn, Tate, Ella Scamman, Abigail and Piper Molloy; brothers-in-law, Dick Kretchmer, Waterloo, Illinois and Richard (Deanna) Whitford, Kearney, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Marilyn (Dick) Logerwell, Kearney and Linda Whitford, Raymore, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews.  

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 21, 2020, United Methodist Church, Rock Port.

The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M., Monday prior to the service. Open visitation begins 10:00 A.M., Sunday, September 20, 2020, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

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Sellars, Thomas - Thomas Sellars, whose age was said to be 105 or 106 years, died at 9 o'clock Friday morning at the home of his niece, Mrs Krewdson near Westboro, Mo. When he was 40 years old Sellars came to America from the mother country and had accumulated a good bit of property farming. He was never married. New Market Herald, New Market, Iowa, Mar 8, 1917

Brenda L. Shaw, the daughter of Everett Reed and Deloris Marie (Shiveley) Shaw, was born on December 8, 1958 in Fairfax, Missouri. Brenda attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1977. 

On January 13, 1990, Brenda was united in marriage to Stephen Shaw. The couple made their home in Rock Port since 1992. 

Brenda was employed as a cook by Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port and Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, Missouri. Brenda enjoyed making crafts and helping Steve create wooden yard art for flea markets. 

Brenda was a member of The Church of God, Tarkio. When Brenda’s health allowed, she enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephew. Brenda passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port at the age of 61. 

Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Everett and stepdaughter, Peggy Shaw. Survivors include husband, Stephen Shaw, Rock Port; siblings, Rick (Lori) Shaw, Rock Port, Mary Rouse, Watson, Missouri and Fred Rouse, Rock Port, Albert Shaw, Fairfax, Missouri, and Barton Shaw, Rock Port; mother, Deloris Shaw, Tarkio; nieces, Mandy, Amber, Kara, and nephew, Andy; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; close family friend, James Phillips; and her precious puppy dog, Corby. 

** Masks are requested for those attending the funeral service.**

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Saturday, September 12, 2020, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Rock Port. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

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She was born on April 28, 1965, the daughter of Gary E. and Norma F. (Hawk) Hulett. Sherry graduated from Rock Port High School in 1983. She then graduated from Southeast Community College in 1985 with a Business Management degree in the top 10 of her class.

Graveside services: Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 2:00 pm, High Creek Cemetery

Norma Lee Tetrick, the daughter of Estol “Tobe” and Sadie (Duren) Foster, was born on October 23, 1927, in Ava, Missouri. Norma attended Casto Country School, near Ava.  

On January 10, 1948, Norma was united in marriage to Cleon Tetrick, Sr., in Mountain Home, Arkansas. They made their home in Ava and became the parents of five children, Shirley, Norval, Cleon, Jr., Gary, and Floyd. Cleon passed away in 1968. In 1989, Norma moved to Fairfax, Missouri to be closer to family.  

Norma was a stay at home mom and dedicated to raising her five children. She attended the Church of Christ, Ava. Norma passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Community Hospital- Fairfax, Fairfax, at the age of 92.  

Besides her parents and husband, Cleon, Sr., Norma was preceded in death by siblings, Clifton Foster, Pauline Fletcher, and Reba Marie Foster; son-in-law, Leo Boyer; one niece and nephew. Survivors include children, Shirley Boyer, Fairfax, Norval (Robin) Tetrick, Squires, Missouri, Cleon, Jr. (Kathy) Tetrick, Rock Port, Missouri, Gary (Alyce) Tetrick, Buffalo, Missouri, and Floyd (Amy) Tetrick, Ava; ten grandchildren, twenty- seven great grandchildren, and eleven great-great grandchildren and two on the way.  

All private graveside memorial services pending Ava Cemetery, Ava, Missouri. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Janet E. (Hughes) Thomas, the daughter of James Cecil and Ruth Maxine (Linville) Hughes, was born on October 11, 1948, in Hamburg, Iowa. Janet attended Rock Port High School, graduating in 1966. 

On March 5, 1968, Janet was united in marriage to William Robert Thomas at the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. They became the parents of two children, Billy and Tricia and made their home in Rock Port. In 1973, the family moved to Plainview, Texas where they were employed in the construction of Missouri Beef Packers, returning to Rock Port in 1974. They later divorced. 

In 1981, Janet met her soulmate and life partner, Joe Stevens. Joe loved and cared for Janet, and they made their home in Tarkio, Missouri until the present time. 

Janet was employed as a manager in retail sales and worked for Casey’s for many years. She attended the First Baptist Church, Tarkio. Janet passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 72. 

Besides her parents, Janet was preceded in death by brother, Jimmie Hughes. Survivors include life partner and best friend, Joe Stevens, Tarkio; children, Billy Thomas and Cindy Thomas, Rock Port and Tricia (James) Niles, Rock Port; step-daughters, Jessica (Josh) Forester, Verona, Missouri and Melissa (James) Sanders, Republic, Missouri; grandchildren, Brentlee (Darian) Thomas, Jordan Thomas (Fiancé Trey Forward), Tyler (Kayla) Thomas, Abbey (Dakota Arnett) Stevens, Dylan Stevens, Alaina (Sal Olveralayna) Harmon, Finley Sanders, Huxley Sanders, Raelee Sanders, Christian (Paige) Hance, and Matthew Hance; great grandchildren, Braylon, Elliott, and Arya Thomas, Hadley Forward, Anakin Arnett and Alastair Arnett, Eden and Ava Hance; siblings, Gary (Joyce) Hughes, Rock Port, Rick Hughes, Rock Port, Steve Hughes, Fritch, Texas, Bonnie Hughes, Rock Port, and Midge (Steve) Hunter, Rock Port; sister-in-law, Marilyn Hughes; numerous nieces and nephews. 

**Masks are optional at the visitation and funeral service.**  

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Monday, October 19, 2020, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri. Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Dustin Mark VanGundy, the son of Gordon Mark VanGundy and Rebecca S. Jones, was born on March 16, 1982 in Fairfax, Missouri. Dustin attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 2000.  

On November 10, 2012, Dustin was united in marriage to Sarah Johnson. They were the parents of one daughter, Jesse Stella. They later divorced.  

Dustin occasionally worked with his dad on the family farm. He was a gifted mechanic and loved working on equipment. Dustin was also formerly employed by H&H Trailer, Braddyville, Iowa, building trailers as a welder. Previously he also mowed yards for Chris King, was a car salesman for Larson Motors, Nebraska City, Nebraska, worked for Kawasaki, Maryville, Missouri, and was a custom applicator for Ag Choice, Rock Port.  

Dustin was confirmed and a member of First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. Dustin passed away, Friday, October 2, 2020, at the age of 38.  

Dustin was preceded in death by his grandparents and brother, Martin Colby VanGundy. Survivors include daughter, Jesse Stella VanGundy, Fairfax; mother, Becky Jones (Roger Livengood), Tarkio; father, Gordon (Sally) VanGundy, Tarkio; sisters, Stacey VanGundy, Tarkio, Micki VanGundy, Smithville, Missouri, Heather VanGundy, Fairfax, Summer (Shawn) Pieper, Grandview, Texas, Vanessa Paige (Keaton) Lundquist, Tarkio, and Kelcy Jo VanGundy, Tarkio, and brother, Josh (Haley) Wright, Tarkio; girlfriend, Briana Wallace, Brownville, Nebraska; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.  

The graveside service will be streamed live on Shawn Minter Facebook Page.  

Graveside Service and Interment: 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

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Veach, Ricky Joe - Ricky Joe Veach, 67, of Graham, Missouri passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home.

Ricky was born on January 28, 1953 in Rock Port, Missouri to Jessie D. and Betty L. (Hollaway) Veach. He worked for Kelly Trash Service in Tarkio for many years and was very proud of his day route. He enjoyed collecting junk to work on in his spear time.

He married Grace Selene Veace on July 13, 1974. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his parents, brother, Gene Makings and his beloved dog, “Cooter”.

Survivors include three sisters, Marilyn (Orvile) Hayes, Barb Nielson (Connie), Bonny Jasper; two sisters-in-law, Terry Messick and Vicki (Keith) Cook and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Veach has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. There will be no visitation, graveside services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in care of Price Funeral Home. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Oka Marie Walden, the daughter of Earl and Zouella (Wiley) Powell, was born April 23, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Oka attended St. Joseph Schools.  

On December 18, 1948, Oka was united in marriage to Merle Walden in St. Joseph. The couple moved frequently due to Merle’s military career, making their home in Savannah, Missouri in the early 1970’s. Oka was a homemaker and they enjoyed bowling.  

In 2001, Merle and Oka moved to Tarkio, Missouri, where she lived until the present time. Merle passed away in 2010. Oka passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 90.  

Besides her parents and husband, Merle, Oka is preceded in death by siblings, Williard Powell, Norman Powell, Eunice Fletcher, and June Mather. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.  

Graveside Service and Interment: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 15, 2020, Home Cemetery, Tarkio. Arrangements: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. www.minterfuneralchapels.com