Harold L. Allen, 77, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at his home in Maryville.

Harold was born on July 10, 1937, in Bedison, MO, his parents were Glenn and Helen Margret (Mattson) Allen. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his brother, Robert Allen, his sisters, Lois Smith, and Doris Curry, his granddaughter, Brenda Allen, and his son, Harlan Allen.

A lifelong resident of the area, Harold had worked for the former Maryville Packing Plant, Turners Concrete, and Loch Sand and Construction, all of Maryville. In 1977, he started the Allen’s Country Mix plant in Maryville, and operated that business until retiring in 2004.

On August 31, 1956, Harold was united in marriage to Shirley Mae Scott, at the Westboro Methodist Church, Westboro, MO.

His survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; his children, Bill Allen, Maryville, MO, Linda (Charlie) Phillippe, King City, MO, Lori Weland, Maryville, MO, and daughter in law, Debbie Allen, Maryville, MO; his sisters, Judy Lyons, and companion George Clement, Maryville, MO, and Kay (Tom) Strueby, Conception Junction, MO: his grandchildren, Brian Allen, Kenna (Brad) Florea, Jessica Allen, Jennifer Lynch, Melissa (Tyler) Wheeler, Hailey Weland, Ryan (Kim) Weland; his great grandchildren, Kelli Lynch, Klayton Lynch, Tyler Wheeler, Makayla Wheeler, Macie Wheeler, Skyler Florea, Kynder Florea, and Hayzer Florea; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorial graveside services will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 15, 2014, at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, MO. No formal visitation is planned.

The Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, is in charge of arrangements.

Kathleen A. Baker, 64, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Riverview Health. She was born on July 11, 1950 to Lloyd and Mavis (Nuessle) Howe in Mason City, Iowa.

Kathleen grew up in Hinton, Iowa on the family farm. She graduated from Westmar University earning a Master’s in Library Science. Kathy worked as a Librarian in Lincoln Nebraska, where she met her husband. Kathy and her husband moved to Indiana where she was a humanist in action. She volunteered at a food pantry, and at Christ Lutheran Church where she was an active member for over 30 years. She loved doing crossword puzzles, gardening, and was a loving mother to all who were blessed to have known her.

She is survived by her children, Sharah (David) Schroeter, Rebecca Baker (Douglas Atkinson), and William Robert Lloyd Baker; siblings, Hollie (Danny) Cummins and Lisa (Paul) Simister; sister-in-law, Chris Howe; grandchildren, James Eli Baker and Ripley Atkinson; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, William Phillip Baker; son, Christopher Boyd Baker; brother, Ronald Howe; niece, Elizabeth Cummins; and nephew, Joshua Howe.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 24, 2014, at Price Funeral Home, 120 East First Street, in Maryville Missouri, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am until the time of service. Kathleen will be buried alongside her husband directly after the service, in the Elmo Cemetery, Elmo Missouri.

Arlene Beeks, 89, died Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Belton Regional Medical Center, Belton, Missouri.

Arlene was born November 5, 1924, in Hatfield, Missouri to Guy Emery and Edith Marie (Rinehart) Trullinger.

A 1942 graduate of Eagleville, Missouri High School, she married John Charles Beeks July 29, 1944, in Paola, Kansas. He preceded her in death November 28, 1995.

John and Arlene lived in Stanberry, Missouri until moving to Maryville, Missouri in 1959. Upon retirement in 1988, they moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas. Arlene moved to Belton, Missouri in 2012.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bella Vista and attended the Raymore, Missouri United Methodist Church. Arlene joined the PEO sisterhood, Chapter P, in Stanberry in 1958, transferred to Chapter HT, Maryville and then to Chapter BR, Bella Vista. She had been attending meetings with Chapter KS while living in Belton. Arlene served as an officer of the 18 hole Women's Golf Club while in Bella Vista.

Preceding in death were her parents; husband John Beeks; brother Harold Trullinger; brother-in-law Harold Kinder; sisters-in-law: Mildred and Leah Trullinger and granddaughter Nancy Dowden.

Survivors include: daughters Beverly Johansen, Peculiar, Missouri and Patty (Richard) Dowden, Maryville; grandchildren Kaile (Amy)Johansen, Peculiar, Ryan (Amy) Dowden, North Liberty, Iowa, and Dana (Rick) Bosley, Trimble, Missouri, and great-grandchildren Eli and Anna Bosley and Urban and Hayes Dowden; three brothers: Howard Trullinger and Glen (Rachel) Trullinger, Eagleville and Chuck (Christy) Trullinger, Urbandale, Iowa and sister: Louise Kinder, Golden, Colorado, sister-in-law Anna Trullinger, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 7:00-8:00 pm Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Graveside services and burial will be 11:00 am Monday, October 27, 2014, at the Masonic Cemetery Eagleville, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the PEO Continuing Education fund.

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Black, Jane Rogers - Jane Black, 92, Burlington Junction, Missouri, died Friday, October 17, 2014, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville, Missouri.
Jane was born January 16, 1922, in Clearmont, Missouri to Kennard Charles and Elyda Arjin (Turpen) Rogers.
A graduate of Clearmont High School, she was a homemaker.
She married Robert Black on October 21, 1939, in Tarkio, Missouri by Reverend Glenn T. Beatty.
Jane was a member of the Burlington Junction United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and was local, District and Conference member of the church.
She was a Nodaway County Red Cross Volunteer since 1972 and member of the Red Cross Singers who sang at different care centers. She also was a volunteer at the Eisenhower V.A. Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Jane was a member of the Nodaway County Republican Women’s Club, a life member of the Rolla Dicks American Legion Post Unit #315, Burlington Junction, where she received a 65 year Auxiliary pin, a past Unit President, District President and was State President in 1963, a staff member of Missouri Girls State for 30 years and was Director of the program 11 years.
Jane was also a member of Salon #816, Eight and Forty, Rosanna Chapter O.E.S., Maryville, was a Past Matron of the Burlington Junction O.E.S. Chapter, a past District Deputy Grand Matron, and was Grand Representative of North Dakota.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Black, and son Lauren Black, three brothers, Charles, Wallace, and Keith Rogers, two sisters Elaine Younger and Joan Koeneke.
Survivors include daughter Leah Rae Miller, Maryville, two brothers Dean Rogers, Wellsville, Kansas and Kennard “Buddy” Rogers, Lawrence, Kansas and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2014, and services will follow the visitation at 10:00 a.m., at the Burlington Junction United Methodist Church, with burial following in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri.
Memorials may be made to the Burlington Junction United Methodist Church or the Rolla Dicks American Legion Auxiliary.
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Ina Sue Bradshaw, 63, of Maryville MO., passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family.

Ina Sue was born April 29, 1951, in Sheridan, MO. She was the daughter of Clifford and Clarice Johnson. She married Jim Bradshaw on August 11th 1972, in Sheridan, MO. Ina Sue was a lifelong resident of the Maryville area having lived there the past 40 years. She was a cook at the Maryville Middle School before her retirement in 2007. Ina Sue loved to play cards, read, and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father Clifford Johnson, a brother Doyle Johnson and an infant brother Keith Johnson.

She is survived by her husband Jim of the home. Her mother Clarice Johnson. A daughter Lori (Curtis) Bagby, of McKinney, TX, a son, Todd (Elizebeth) Bradshaw, Branson, MO, a son, Kevin (Laura) Bradshaw, of Maryville, MO. Stepchildren, Clint (Jennifer) Bradshaw, of Leawood, KS, James (Naomi) Morishima Bradshaw. of Okinawa, Japan. Two brothers, Laverne Johnson, of Atascadero, CA, and Larry Johnson, of Barnard, MO; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be Monday, January 5th, 2015, at 11:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, MO; the family will meet with friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate memorials to the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, or the charity of your choice in memory of Ina Sue Bradshaw.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com

Jamie Denise Brown-Carlson, 36, of St. Joseph, MO, and formerly of Skidmore, MO. Passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at her home in St. Joseph, MO, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born November 1, 1977, in St. Joseph, MO, her parents were Dennis W. Brown and Cheryl D. Huston.

Jamie was a graduate of Nodaway-Holt high school, class of 1996. She enjoyed fishing, traveling, spending time with her family and friends, reading, and living life to its fullest. Jamie was proceded in death by her grandparents, Lois and Ernest (Bo) Bowenkamp, and grandpa, Charles Wayne Brown.

Survivors include her spouse, Michael J. Carlson, of the home; 3 sons, Cameron, Thomas, and Gavin Carlson also of the home; daughter, Halea Vangundy, Maryville, MO; father, Dennis W. Brown, Skidmore, MO; mother Cheryl D. Huston, Skidmore, MO; sister Jody D. Clark, Skidmore, MO; 2 nieces and 1 nephew, Madison, Delani, and Rylan Murphy, Skidmore, MO; grandmother, Ena Marilyn Brown, Maryville, MO; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the family to help with final expenses and can be left at the funeral home.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com

Carlson, Sharon Alice Booth - Sharon Alice (Booth) Carlson passed away on November 9, 2014 at her home in rural Clearmont, Missouri with her family by her side.

She was born February 13, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Daniel M. and Beula (Cleveland) Booth.

Sharon was married to Robert Lynn Carlson in Kansas. Together they resided in rural Clearmont where Sharon valued her time as a homemaker.

Sharon was cremated and there were no services scheduled.

The family is having a reception to greet friends on Sunday, November 23 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Little Red School House in Clearmont.

Walker- Merrick Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements

Chad Allen Cassavaugh, 42, of Maryville,MO passed away December 26, 2014, surrounded by family at his home.

Chad was born March 27, 1972 in Maryvlle, MO.

He graduated from North Nodaway R-VI high School in 1990. on July 2, 1994, Chad wed his wife, Julie and moved to Maryville, MO. They have two children, Grant, Fifteen and Emily, Twelve.

Chad loved all things outdoors especially camping, hunting and farming. Family time, including watching his children’s activities and teaching them about his passions was his ultimate passion in life. Chad was employed at Kawasaki Motors, in Maryville, MO, as a maintenance mechanic.

He was preceded in death by Harry and Thelma DeMott, maternal grandparents, and Ed (Skip) Cassavaugh, paternal grandfather.

Survivors include his wife Julie and children Grant and Emily, all of the home; parents, Allen and Valerie Cassavaugh, Hopkins; brother, Keith (Julie) Cassavaugh, Sheridan; grandmother, Mary Ann Cassavaugh, Hopkins and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, December 29, 2014 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home.

Services will be held Tuesday December 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home of Maryville, MO. Burial will be at the Hopkins Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family will establish an education fund for Grant and Emily.

Danny Ray Copeland, 61, Maryville, Missouri died Saturday, November 22, 2014, surrounded by his family.

Danny was born November 26, 1952, in Hayti, Missouri to Joseph and Christine Obion (Downing) Copeland.

Danny was employed by Nucor (LMP) for 26 years. He enjoyed hanging out at home, watching sports, especially the Royals and the Chiefs. He loved watching westerns, John Wayne, Elvis, and cooking. He liked to spoil his dogs, Delilah and Desha.

He married Deborah Ann Wilson on March 1, 1975. He is survived by his former wife Debbie Wilson of Burlington Junction; daughter Tammi (Brian) Goff, Liberty, Missouri; son Shawn (Mary) Copeland of Lee's Summit, Missouri; grandchildren: Kolby, Spencer and Hayli Goff of Liberty; sisters: JoAnn Partridge, Anita Estraca and Linda Green, all of Maryville, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Olivia Ann Copeland; brother Terry Wayne Copeland; sister Patricia Lee Davis; and twin siblings Noel and Joel Copeland.

Graveside Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Hematology Department, Kansas University Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas 66160.

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Curtis Lee “Gus” Crenshaw, 86, of Maryville, MO, and former lifelong resident of Parnell, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Golden Living Center, Maryville, MO.

Gus was born on November 27, 1927, in Parnell, MO. His parents were Walter A. and Mary Ellen (Treese) Crenshaw, and preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his wife, Lela Maye Maxwell, whom he married on June 27, 1952, in Grant City, MO; 2 sons, Walter Crenshaw in 2001, Eugene Crenshaw in 1965; and by siblings Mae Hibbs, Helen Pitzenberger, and Alva Crenshaw.

Gus had worked in a rock quarry, and then at Uniroyal in Maryville; and later retired from Northwest Missouri State University, also of Maryville. He attended the United Methodist Church, Parnell, MO.

His survivors include his daughter, Mary (Bob) Ebrecht, Maryville, MO; daughter in law, Kim Crenshaw, Ravenwood, MO; grandchildren, Greg (Amelia) Ebrecht, Parnell, MO, Debra (Travis) Burns, Parnell, MO, and Kelly Crenshaw, Ravenwood, MO; great grandchildren, Craig and Lily Burns, and William and Tristin Needels; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The Minister will be Pastor Paul McKim. The burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Parnell, MO.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and may be left at the funeral home.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com

Helen Margurette Wideman Hodge Davison 91, Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Hopkins, Missouri, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Golden Living Center, Maryville.

Helen was born February 6, 1923 in Jefferson County, near DeSoto, Missouri to George Wisely and Emily Dorothy (Siebels) Wideman. She grew up on a farm and attended country school in that area.

On May 25, 1943 Helen married Joseph Sydney Hodge in DeSoto. Born to this union were two boys: Joe and Karl Hodge. The family lived happily in the DeSoto area until the accidental death of her husband on September 23, 1947. Helen then went to work in a local glass factory to support her family.

On August 27, 1949 Helen married Harlan Davison and lived on a farm in the Hopkins area for forty-eight years. They raised a blended family: their son: Terry (Marsha) Davison, Hopkins; Harlan’s children: Richard (Carol) Davison, Maloy, Iowa; Ken (Joyce) Davison, Maryville; Jack (Phillis) Davison, Macon, Missouri; Sharon (Sherrill) Swink, Udall, Kansas; Sue Dalles, St Joseph, Missouri; Larry (Pam) Davison, Hopkins; Joe (Lois) Hodge, Bedford, Iowa and Karl (B.J.) Hodge, Maryville;

After Harlan’s death on October 6, Helen moved to Maryville in December 1998. Here, she raised an annual garden, grew flowers and kept her lawn and home in nearly perfect condition. Everything had a place and everything, indeed, was in its place. Helen won a Home Beautification Award for her work.

Throughout her life, Helen especially enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking, and being out of doors in general. She was an exceptional cook. Her food was often enjoyed not only by her family, but, also by friends and neighbors. In her later years, Helen took great pride in creating quilt tops and giving the finished creations to her family.

While in the Hopkins area and in good health, she attended the Hopkins Baptist Church. In later years she moved her attendance to the Maryville First Baptist Church.

In addition to her spouses, and parents, Helen was preceded in death by son: Ken Davison; brother and sister-in-law: Harry and Mae Wideman; sister and brother- in-law: Blanche and Floyd Johnson; brother-in-law: Henry Haverstick and grandson: Michael Hodge.

In addition to her children she is survived by a sister: Opal Haverstick, Union, Missouri; twenty-eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Visitation is anytime at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Funeral Services are 2 pm, Friday, October 17, 2014 at Maryville First Baptist Church, Maryville with burial in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri

Memorials may be given to the Hopkins Cemetery Association or the First Baptist Church in Maryville.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)

Ecker, Gary Lee - Gary Ecker, age 79, of Elmo, Missouri, entered into peace Monday, December 29, 2014 at Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Elmo United Methodist Church with Reverend Connie Eighmy officiating. Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Ritchie Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa.

Gary Lee Ecker was born May 16, 1935 near Elmo, Missouri to Orie Ecker and Lola May McCumber. He grew up in the Elmo area and graduated from Elmo High School in 1953. He served in Army National Guard of Maryville for six years. Gary and Joyce U. Spangler were united in marriage November 20, 1955 at the Elmo Methodist Church. They were blessed with two children, Vickie
and Terry.

Gary was a lifelong farmer and cattleman and he was passionate about his occupation. He thoroughly enjoyed farming and going to cattle auctions; sometimes two to three times a week. Gary also sold seed corn for thirty years and owned and operated the Ecker Farm Supply and Hardware Store in Elmo.

Gary was very community minded and involved with many Elmo activities. He was Mayor of Elmo for many years. Gary was a member of the Elmo United Methodist Church, Elmo Community Betterment Club, Elmo Lion’s Club, served on the West Nodaway School Board, member of the MFA advisory board, United Producers Board, Nodaway County Soil and Water Board and the Elmo Cemetery Board.

Preceding Gary in death were his parents; infant sister, Luella May and brother, Kenny Mack.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce Ecker of Elmo, Missouri; daughter, Vickie Ecker of Kansas City, Missouri; son, Terry Ecker and wife Susan of Elmo, Missouri; step grandchildren, Jared Haer of Omaha, Nebraska and Ashley Haer of Craig, Missouri; brother, Larry Ecker and wife Sharron of Elmo, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

Ellison, Fred Everette - Fred Everette Ellison, 63, Skidmore, Missouri, died December 15, 2014, at Mosaic Life Care, Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Fred was born August 12, 1951, in , Noidaway County, Missouri to Fred Harvey and Maceol (Ulmer) Ellison.

Fred was employed by Wal-mart as a laborer.

Preceding Fred in death were brother Jerry Ellison,
brother-in laws Marvin Kempf, Earl Edwards, and Howard Constable.

Survivors include sisters Anna (Bruce) Roberts, Skidmore, Missouri,
Elizabeth (Charlie) Schrupp, Saint Joseph, Missouri, Margaret Kempf, Hopkins, Missouri, and Frieda Edwards , Independence, Missouri; brother Mack Ellison, Stover, Missouri; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri with inurnment following in Workman Chapel Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri

Verlin D. (Bully) Fannon, 78, of Conception Junction, MO, passed away at his home on October 23, 2014.

Bully was born on July 3, 1936, in Maryville, MO; his parents were George E. and Goldie J. (Gilbert) Fannon, and preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his brothers, George Duane Fannon, in 2009, and Larry E. Fannon, in 1989.

Bully was a retired farmer and with the exception of his time in the US Army, lived all his life in the area. He had also attended the RLDS Church, formerly of Bedison, MO.

He is survived by 2 brothers, Forrest E. Fannon, Stanberry, MO, and Robert L. (Jerri) Fannon, Conception Junction, MO; sister, Sharon (Jim) Williams, Savannah, MO; sister in law, Marilyn Fannon, Syracuse, NE; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Interment will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the Swinford Cemetery, Conception Junction, MO, under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home. No formal visitation is planned

Ted Alan Finney, 51, Skidmore, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at the St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, MO.

Ted was born in Maryville, MO, on September 30, 1963. His parents were Francis DeWitt and Barbara Joan (Griffey) Finney. He spent most all his life in the area.

Ted graduated from West Nodaway High School in 1981. He received his B.S. from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO, in 1986. He later returned to Northwest and received his teaching certificate and taught Industrial Arts for 6 years. He was a member and attended the Ravenwood Christian Church, Ravenwood, MO, the Rolla Dicks American Legion Post 315, Burlington Junction, MO, the West Nodaway Fire Protection District; and the West Nodaway School Board.

Sergeant First Class Ted Finney served 31 years with the Missouri Army National Guard. Active duty assignments included Readiness NCO for the HHB 1-129 Field Artillery in Maryville, MO; Recruiter in Maryville and St. Joseph, MO; and RSP Coordinator for Recruiting and Retention in St. Joseph.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Finney, in 1993; mother and father-in-law, Zealand, in 2006, and Marjorie Smith, in 2013; and sister-in-law, Jo Hutchison, in 2008.

On December 10, 1982, Ted was united in marriage to Marla Suzzane Smith, in Elmo, MO, she survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Matthew (Lisa) Finney,Skidmore, MO, April (Josh) Money, and grandson Graysen, Clearmont, MO,Courtney Finney and Mackenzie Finney, of the home, Skidmore, MO; his father, DeWitt Finney, Skidmore, MO; brothers, sisters,and in-laws, Pam (Lyle) Marriott, Clearmont, MO, Robin (Greg) Pierpoint, St. Joseph, MO, Francis (Bobbi) Finney, Martinsville, IN, Mike (Tricia) Finney, Sanger, TX, Curtis (Ellen) Finney, St. Peters, MO, and Greg (Sandra) Finney, Smithville, MO, Melinda (Jim) Thompson, Elmo, MO, Connie (Tim) Randall, Skidmore, MO, Steve Hutchison, Elmo, MO, Tina Ripley, Bedford, IA, Bobby (Donna) Smith, Elmo, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 25,2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO; the burial will follow in the Wilcox Cemetery, Wilcox, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM on Friday,October 24, 2014, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Wilcox Cemetery, c/o 20089 240th Street, Skidmore, MO 64487.

Galyan, Darel Ray - Darel Ray Galyan, 73, Burlington Junction, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Mosaic Life Care Center, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Darel was born June 17, 1941, in Nebraska City, Nebraska to Claude and Ethel McConaha Galyan.

He and Wanda Jean Vaughn were married February 5, 1965, in Oxnard, California.

A veteran of the United States Army, Darel was retired after 20 years as an Alaska State Trooper.

Darel was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Gravette, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Melvin Galyan and brother Jerry Galyan.

Surviving are his wife Wanda Galyan, of the home in Burlington Junction, sons Jerry (Tonja) Galyan and Doug (Katy) Galyan, Burlington Junction and daughter Tina (Tim) Heily, Naches, Washington; twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and sister Patty (Dave) Rumery, Talmage, Nebraska.

Mr. Galyan has been cremated.

A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Rolla Dick American Legion Post #315, Burlington Junction, Missouri

Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri

Thelma Verleen Fishell Guthrie, 92, of Clearmont, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, MO.

Thelma was born on January 5, 1922, in Maryville, MO, to Norman Michael and Nina May (Finnell) Fishell. A homemaker, Thelma resided in Clearmont for all of her life.

Her memberships included the Clearmont United Methodist Church, and the UMW of the church.

On May 11, 1941, in Maryville, MO, Thelma was united in marriage to Kenneth Duane Guthrie. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her children, Dennis, and wife Phyllis Roberts Guthrie, Clearmont, MO, Lon, and wife Enid Larbey Guthrie, Sydney, Australia, Lanny, and wife Kris Alexander Guthrie, Clearmont, MO, Richard Guthrie, Excelsior Springs, MO, Christina, and husband Michael Gasper, Jr. of Gibsonia, PA, Dawn Denise, and husband Chris Malone, Sterling, NE; 15 grandchildren, Samuel Cres III, and wife Stacey Jolliffe Miller, Urbana, MO, Cynthia, and husband Brian Witsken, West Harrison, OH, Deborah Miller, Gladstone, MO, Michael, and wife Andreea Guthrie, Columbia, MO, Michele Guthrie, Maryville, MO, Alisa, and husband Rob Meyer, Burlington Junction, MO, Nathan, and wife Ashley Winget Guthrie, Maryville, MO, Brandon Guthrie, Kansas City, MO, Jason Guthrie, Maryville, MO, Tiffany Guthrie, Denver, CO, Michael, and wife Lindsay Turner Gasper, Dallas, TX, Brandi, and husband Matthew Kaplan, Tampa, FL, Colby Malone, Syracuse, NE, Connor, and Ceaton Malone, Sterling, NE; step grandchildren, Charity, Rebecca and Jonathan Greene, Excelsior Springs, MO; 8 great grandchildren, Samuel C. Miller IV, Urbana, MO, Laura Adkins, Maryville, MO, Tyler Stoll, Maryville, MO, Kelsey and Trevor Meyer, Burlington Junction, MO, Malina Guthrie, Columbia, MO, Rowyn Elizabeth Guthrie, Maryville, MO, Peyton Gasper, Dallas, TX; one step great grandchild, Roth Livingston, Urbana, MO. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Dianna Guthrie Miller, son in law, Samuel C. Miller, sisters, Ioma “Tootie” Fishell Burch, Edna Fishell Humphrey, and brothers, Lawrence Fishell, Lewis “Jake” Fishell.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, MO.

Francis Heflin, 89 of Maryville, Missouri died Monday, December 22, 2014 at Parkdale Manor Healthcare, Maryville.

James Francis was born March 3, 1925, in Ravenwood, Missouri, the son of William Earl and Anna Rose (Cain) Heflin. Francis was a lifelong farmer. He married Mary Rose Rogers on October 1, 1946 in Maryville. She preceded him in death on June 4, 2007.

Francis was a member of St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Community and The Nodaway County Senior Center. He was also a former member of the Senior Bowling League in Maryville.

In addition to his wife, Francis was preceded in death by twin sons: Robert and Norbert Heflin; a daughter: Eileen Wonderly; his parents; brother; John D Heflin; sisters: Hilda Schieber, Elizabeth Heflin, Marcella Berg, Mary Schmitz and Teresa Sullivan and granddaughter-in-law: Antoinette Meyer.

Survivors include his children: Louann (Larry) Meyer, Vincent Heflin and Mary Frances (Pat) Schmitz, all of Maryville; brother: Earl Heflin Jr, Kearney, Missouri; sisters: Anna Helen Teson, Juneau, Wisconsin and Rita Teson, Kansas City, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren.

Parish and Family Rosary is 6 pm Friday, December 26, 2014, at St Gregory's Catholic Church, Maryville, Missouri with Visitation to follow from 6:30 - 8pm.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10 am, Saturday, December 27, 2014 at St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St Patrick Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorial donations may be made to the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 East First Street,
Maryville, Missouri, 64468.

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Alan Dale Hilsabeck, 82, Maryville, Missouri, died Thursday, December 11, 2014, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Alan was born August 1, 1932, in Barnard, Missouri to Ivan Warner and Jessie I. (Wohlford) Hilsabeck. He was a 1950 graduate of Barnard High School.

Alan married Nancy Sue Clark January 17, 1954, in Maryville. He was a technician with Sprint Telephone Company for 44 years before retiring.

He attended the Maryville First Christian Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, wife Sue Hilsabeck (June 1, 2009), son Roger Hilsabeck and four brothers: Courtney, Ivelle, Edward and Gary Hilsabeck.

Alan is survived by his son Bryan (Janet) Hilsabeck, Barnard; sister Deloris Shelton, Maryville; daughter-in-law Vicky Hilsabeck, Maryville; 6 grandchildren: Jarod, Makayla, Mitchell and Ty Hilsabeck, Desarae Bliley and Malinda Hicks; 4 great-grandchildren: Memphis and Maleeah Bliley and Bristol and Bentley Hicks; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 2:00-4:00 PM, Sunday, December 14, 2014, Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, December 15th, Price Funeral Home, followed by burial in Barnard American Legion Cemetery , Barnard, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Nodaway County.

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Gerald Dean Jackson, 68, Independence, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at his home.

He was born August 5, 1946 in Maryville, Missouri, the son of Marvin Henry and Anna Kristine (Neilsen) Jackson. A 1964 graduate of Maryville High School, Gerald received a BS degree from NWMSU, Maryville in 1968 and later his Masters there also.

Gerald and Delores Jean Hunt were married in Maryville on June 23, 1968.

He retired after thirty years of teaching at Truman High School in Independence and spent five more years as technical support in the Independence School District.

Gerald was a member of Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, Lee’s Summit, Missouri and the Kansas City Barbeque Society. An Eagle Scout, he belonged to Tribe Mic-O-Say and the Missouri Retired Teachers Association.

Survivors include his wife, Delores Jean Jackson, of their home in Independence; daughter: Cassie (Lance) Draper, Independence; granddaughter: Ashlie Draper; brother: Marvin (Ruth) Jackson, Arlington, Texas and cousins: Janet (Blaine) Bennett, Des Moines, Iowa and Mary Lee (Mike) Crowe, Burlington, Iowa;

Visitation is 2-4pm Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 am Monday, October 20, 2014 at Price Funeral Home with burial in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society

Monte Dale Jacobsen, 58, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at his home in Maryville, after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer, his family at his side.

Monte was born on May 18, 1956, in Harlan, IA, to Fred Eddie and Sarah Lavonne (Lyons) Jacobsen. He lived in Walnut, IA, until moving to Maryville 25 years ago. He was of the Lutheran faith.

Monte worked as a Steam Fitter at Northwest Missouri State University for many years, and retired in 2014. He enjoyed Northwest sports, and his son Danner’s sports activities.

On January 5, 2004, Monte was united in marriage to Trudy J. Clark, in Maryville, MO. Trudy passed away in 2013. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Denney Jacobsen.

Monte is survived by his son, Danner Jacobsen, of the home in Maryville; his sister, Peggy Jacobsen Davis, Avoca, IA; his 3 nephews, Jarrod Davis, St. Paul, MN, Shane Jacobsen, Council Bluffs, IA, and Marty Jacobsen, Bossier City, LA; his niece Tanya Davis, Omaha, NE; his mother and father in law, Judy and Gene Clark; his sister in laws, Peggy Clark, and Sally (Gordon) Hinton, all of Creston, IA; and many friends.

Cremation has been completed.

Memorial services will be at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, MO. The minister will be Pastor Scott Moon. The inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Monday, December 8, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Northwest Missouri State University, to establish a scholarship in the names of Monte and Trudy Jacobsen. Memorials can be left at the funeral home.

Marvin Eugene Kempf, 75, Hopkins, Missouri, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

Marvin was born April 07, 1939, in Burlington Junction, Missouri.

A 1957 graduate of Pickering High School, he was a trucker and farmer.

He married Margaret Lucille Ellison on June 20, 1957, in Maryville, Missouri.

Marvin was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins, Xenia Masonic Lodge #50, York Rite Bodies, Moila Temple, and Rosanna Chapter O.E.S. #262.

Survivors include: his wife Margaret Kempf of their home in Hopkins,
brothers: David Kempf, Winterset, Iowa and Michael Kempf, Bouton, Iowa.

Visitation is 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2014, at Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins, with Masonic Services following by Xenia Lodge #50, Hopkins.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 01, 2014, at Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, followed by Rosanna Chapter #262 O.E.S services. Burial will follow in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital Fund in Marvin's name.

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Mr. Selvin Law, 58, of Graham, MO, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at his home in Graham, MO.

Selvin was born on September 29, 1956, in Maryville, MO, to Alfred W. and Erma R. (Jones) Law. He had lived in the area most all his life except for 7 years spent in Texas.

He was a 1974 graduate of Nodaway-Holt High School, Graham, MO. For the past 7 years he was a warehouseman and driver for the Graham Seed Company, Graham, MO. Selvin was an avid hunter and fisherman. He served his Country in the Army National Guard.

Selvin was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Calvin Law, in 1967.

Left to mourn his passing are his children, Gina Doolin, Graham, MO, Nichole (Terry) Schweikhardt, Shenandoah, IA, Tabitha Lebow, St. Joseph, MO, and Bradley Law, Graham, MO; 2 brothers, and 2 sisters, Steven (Eva) Law, Seymour, IA, Denise (Ron) Cain, Savannah, MO, Jason Law, Savannah, MO, and Arlena (Kirby) Evans, Graham, MO; 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The minister will be Pastor Paul McKim. The burial will follow in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 PM Friday.

Garnet L. Leedy, 97, Barnard, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at a hospital in St. Joseph, MO.

Garnet was born on September 16, 1917, in Barnard, Missouri. She was the daughter of Frank and Minnie (Dunn) Dougan. She lived all her life in the area.

On January 18, 1936, Garnet married John Leedy, in Savannah, MO. She and her husband were lifelong farmers. They were married 54 years before his death in 1990.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Mildred Weir, five brothers, Ray Purviance, Farrell, Harold, Byrl, and Herschel Dougan.

Garnet was a member of the Barnard Methodist Church, Jolly 17ers, and the Ladies Auxiliary.

Her survivors include her 3 daughters, Marlyn (Philip) McGeorge, Barnard, MO, Melba Mier, and Kay Conrad, both of St. Joseph, MO; a brother James Dougan, Ravenwood, MO; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Barnard American Legion Cemetery, Barnard, MO.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Barnard Methodist Church.

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Marsh, Lyle Keith - Lyle K. Marsh, 81, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014, at the Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.

Lyle Keith Marsh was born December 20, 1932, in Nodaway County, Missouri, to Roby F. and Lydia (Rae) Marsh. He grew up in Elmo, Missouri, and graduated from the Elmo High School in 1950. He attended Ozark Christian College until 1953. He married Patricia Ann Hayward August 20, 1958. They lived in various cities in southwest Iowa with Atlantic being the last one for the past four years.

He was a farmer and also worked as a guard at the Clarinda Correctional Facility in Clarinda, Iowa.

Lyle was a member of the First Church of Christ. He and Patricia donated to various missions as well as the Ozark Christian College. He was very dedicated to God and his family and taught them to live by the word of God. He also helped the detainees at the Clarinda Facility to witness God.

Feeding and watching birds, teaching Bible School, celebrating the 4th of July, and spending time with his children and grandchildren were his favorite pastimes.

Preceding Lyle in death were his parents, and his grandson, Christopher, who he helped raise.

Surviving Lyle are his wife, Patricia of Atlantic, IA; sons, Michael Marsh of Atlantic, IA, Jim (Dianna) Marsh of Neola, IA, Tim Marsh of Omaha, NE, Daniel (Donnita) Marsh of Kansas City, MO, Ron Marsh of Beaver Lake, NE, Tom (Chana) Marsh of York, NE and David (Elyse) Marsh of Chicago, IL; daughters, Patricia Martin of North Carolina, Mary (Jim) Rine of Coin, IA and Debra (Dan) Marsh-Glen of Atlantic, IA; granddaughter, Crystal (Tony) Sunderman of Atlantic, IA, who was raised by Lyle and Patricia; sister, Dorla Marsh of Clarinda, IA; 33 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the family for later designation.

Visitation with family will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Hockenberry Funeral Home in Atlantic, Iowa.

The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the First Church of Christ in Atlantic, Iowa. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lamar Cemetery in Elmo, Missouri

Henry Nicholas Mattson, 87, Maryville, Missouri, formerly of Conception Junction, Missouri, died on Monday, October 27, 2014, at Golden Living Care Center, Maryville.

Nick was born May 16, 1927, the son of Ernest Edward Sr. and Catherine Barbara (Schieber) Mattson. He was a 1945 graduate of Conception High School. Later he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict.

On August 18, 1956, Nick married Elizabeth Colleen Schrader in Conception Junction, Missouri.

In 1958, he graduated from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, Maryville, and went on to receive his Masters of Education from NWMSU.

An educator and coach, Nick taught in the Jefferson C-123 School District for 31 years before his retirement. He was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Community, Maryville; the Tri-C American Legion Post #464, Conception Junction, and Missouri Retired Teachers Association.

Nick enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends and was a huge supporter of all his grandchildren's activities.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Ed Mattson, John Mattson, Frances Worley and Alfreda Wilmes.

Nick is survived by his wife: Betty Mattson, of their home in Maryville; daughters: Pam (Dave) Gude, Harlan, Iowa; Mary Noel (Al) Meyer, Leawood, Kansas; Sheila Mercer (Philip Strawbridge), Lee’s Summit, Missouri , Alison (Mike) Riley, Lee’s Summit; son: Tim (Susan) Mattson, Maryville; sister: Loretta Henry, Palm Desert, California; eleven grand-children; four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A family rosary will be 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

A Parish Prayer Service is 6 p.m., Thursday, October 30, at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Junction, Missouri, with visitation to follow until 8 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m., Friday, October 31, at St. Columba Catholic Church with burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Missouri.

Military services will be conducted at graveside by the Tri C American Legion Post #464 and Missouri Military Honors Team.

Memorials may be made to the Jefferson C-123 Education Foundation, c/o Jefferson C-123 School District, 37614 Hwy. 136, Conception Jct., MO 64434.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home
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Kenneth E. McAdams, 86, passed away November 21, 2014 in St Joseph Missouri.

Kenneth was born near Clyde, Kansas and graduated from Clay Center High School in 1945. He joined the Army Air Corp in 1946, serving two years with an honorable discharge.

He married Marjorie Feldhausen in 1948, in Marysville, Kansas. They were the parents of four sons. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ephraim McAdams and Hulda I. McChesney, wife, Marjorie Feldhausen, and son, David E. McAdams.

He is survived by his brother, John D. McAdams of Texarkana, Texas. Three sons, Donald McAdams of Maryville, Mo, Steve McAdams of Ponca, Arkansas, and John McAdams of Kansas City, Mo. Six grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

No memorial services are planned at this time.

Cremation was completed by the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home

McElroy, Cynthia A. - Cynthia A. McElroy, 64, Hopkins, Missouri, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Village Care Center, Inc, Maryville, Missouri.
Cynthia was born August 6, 1950, in Maryville.
A graduate of Burlington Junction High School, she had been an assistant manager at the Maryville Shop and Hop.
She married Richard Wayne McElroy, October 12, 1968 in Maryville.
Cynthia was a member of the Burlington Junction American Legion Auxillary and West Nodaway Rescue Squad.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Richard McElroy (October 30,1992).
Surviving Cynthia are her four daughters: Lisa Ann (Bradley) Keever, Maryville, Missouri; Angel Renee (Thomas) Ross, Fruitland, Maryland; Toni Michele Deffenbaugh, Hopkins, Missouri and Jami Marie (Shawn Irvine) McElroy, Burlington Junction; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter Raylee Rea.
Visitation is 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014, followed at 2:00 p.m. by the Funeral Services, both at the Burlington Junction, Missouri Christian Church.
Burial will be at Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Christina Jane Adams McMichael, a beautiful angel, passed away surounded by family and friends on November 15, 2014, at the St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO.

She came into this world on May 13, 1974, in Clarinda, IA.

Christina was the only child of Victor and Nancy Adams. She lived her childhood in Parnell, MO. She graduated from Northeast Nodaway, Ravenwood, MO, in 1992. Upon graduation, she worked at Golden Living Center, where she met her soul mate, Jimmy Dean McMichael, whom she loved very much. They were married on May 14, 1994, at the Laura Street Baptist Church. They have lived around Maryville most of their married life. She wanted to be close to her parents and family. Two daughters were born to this union, Chelsey Dawn Ilene, on July 12th, 1995, and Elizabeth Anna Elaine, on February 3, 1998. Her girls were the sunshine of her life, and she cherished her time with them. She also has a step son, Dakota Bryant Hetz, a step grandbaby, California Rain Hetz, and another grandbaby on the way. Her family was her life.

funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. The burial will following at the Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, IA. Pastor Paul McKim will be the minister.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the children's educational fund c/o James McMichael, and the Helping Hands Fund. Mail to: Citizens Bank and Trust, PO Box 800, Maryville, MO, 64468.

Irvin L. Meadows, 68, of Maitland, MO, passed from this life on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at his home with his family at his side.

Irvin was born on October 23, 1946, in Maryville, MO, his parents were Curtis W. and Rosalie Marie (Gillispie) Meadows, they preceded him in death.

Irvin was a member of the last class to graduate from the former Maitland High School, Maitland, MO. He had attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. He was a member and attended the Maitland Christian Church, was a member of the Graham Missouri Lions Club, and the Maitland Graham American Legion Post 256. A Vietnam War veteran with the US Air Force, Irvin played the trumpet in the Air Force Band.

Irvin was a lifelong farmer in the Maitland area; he also worked in the electronics department and enjoyed his workmates at the Maryville Walmart.

In May of 1992, at the First Christian Church in Maitland, Irvin was united in marriage to Pamela Fae Blunt, she survives of the home in Maitland.

Other survivors include his children, Angeles Jonske, St. Louis, MO, Chad, and wife Linda Meadows, Olathe, KS, Kipp, and wife Alice Meadows, Maitland, MO, and Travis, and wife Betsy Greever, Fillmore, MO; his sister, Cheryl, and husband Don Hascall, Ogden, IA; 8 grandchildren, Leilani, Tasha, Cody, and Madison Meadows, Justin and Eddie Stiens, Justin Travis (JT), and Patricia Greever; 7 great grandchildren; 2 nieces, 2 nephews, and several other family member and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2014, at the Maitland Christian Church, Maitland, MO. The burial will follow in the Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, MO. The minister will be Rev. Bill Gazaway.

The family will receive friends for 2 hours prior to services.

Military Rites will be under the direction of the Graham Maitland AL Post 256, and Maryville AL Post 100.

Memorials are suggested to the SSM Hospice of NW Missouri, Maryville, MO.

The Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, is in charge of arrangements

Melvin, Barbara Sue Wolf - Barbara Sue (Wolf) Melvin, 78. Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Hopkins, Missouri passed away November 1, 2014 at University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Des Moines.

She was born at home in Tarkio, Missouri May 19, 1936, the daughter of Samuel Everett and Irma Susan (Young) Wolf. Barbara was a graduate of Hopkins High School and she married Billie Dean Melvin on June 14, 1953 in Hopkins.

Barbara had worked for the Royal Diaper Company and also as a waitress and a nurse’s aid.

She was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

Preceding her in death were her husband: Billie Dean Melvin on April 7, 2013; a son: Roger Dean Melvin on May 5, 1987 and her parents.

Survivors include her sons: Ron (Cindy) Melvin, Pleasant Hill, Iowa and Rob (Joy) Melvin, Algona, Iowa; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters: Janette Wilson, Clarinda, Iowa; Martha Shackelford, and Wauneta (Guy) Edwards, both of Tucson, Arizona; brother: Jim (Beverly) Wolf, Arlington, Virginia; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation is 4-6 PM, Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri with burial in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri.

Memorials may be given to the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins, Missouri.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Sydnie Maelea Messner, 17, Graham, Missouri, died Saturday, September 27, 2014, as the result of an automobile accident.

Sydnie was born November 6, 1996, in Maryville, Missouri, to Paul Roger and Marla Mae (Mick) Messner II.

Sydnie was a senior student at Nodaway Holt High School, Graham. a member of the FCCLA., Senior Class Vice- President and former cheerleader. She was a member of the Graham United Methodist Church.

Sydnie loved to be with friends, shop, and planned to attend Missouri Western State University to study Criminal Justice.

Sydnie was preceded in death by her grandfather Raymond Mick.

Survivors include her father Paul Roger Messner, Graham, and mother Marla Messner, and sister Jadin Messner, Skidmore, Missouri, grandparents Paul Roger and Rhonda Messner, Graham, Marian Mick, Skidmore, maternal great grandmother, Doris Parrott, Clarinda, Iowa, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A visitation will be held 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at the Nodaway- Holt High School Auditorium, Graham. Burial will follow in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham.

Memorials may be made to the Nodaway Holt Scholarship Fund in Sydnie's name.

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Dorothy Faye Mick, 87, Savannah, Missouri, formerly of Hopkins, Missouri died Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Shady Lawn Nursing Home, Savannah.

Dorothy was born December 31, 1926 in Hopkins, the daughter of William Riley and Nora Naomi (Oxley) Williams. A graduate of Hopkins High School, she married Hilton Lorree Mick August 25, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas.

A homemaker, Dorothy was a member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Willing Workers Club, all of Hopkins.

After Rita, Sandra, and Paula were born, the family moved back to Hopkins and resided in the house across the street from the park. Except for a short period of time, Dorothy did not work outside the home. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. She was always busy enough with laundry, baking bread, making clothes for her family, the garden and canning. She saved S & H Green Stamps to make sure her children had something under the tree on Christmas. Once her children were grown, she started making quilts for her children and grandchildren. In 1991 when Hilton died, she made 17 quilts. She also had a very large library. She loved to read. She shared her books with family and friends-anyone who loved to read liked her.

In 2007, Dorothy sold the house by the park and moved to Savannah, Missouri. She lived in the senior housing there until 2013 when she moved to Shady Lawn Care Center. She completed her circle of life on October 5, 2014.

Preceding her in death were her husband: Hilton Mick ( March 26, 1991); parents; son: Seth William Mick (1976); daughters: Nora Belanger, Debbie Mick, Nancy Mick, and Tina Mick; step-sons: Francis and Raymond Mick; step-daughter: Hellen Hayes; brothers: Paul and Herman Williams; sisters: Evelyn Birkenholz, Helen Sample, and Frances Espey; half-brothers: Edgar Williams and Vivian Fansler; and 2 half-sisters: Berneice Williams and Nellie Hickenbottom.

Survivors include her sons: Randall Mick, Libby, Montana and Thebes David Mick, Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughters: Rita Montgomery, Savannah; Sandra Youmans, Kansas City, Missouri; Paula Jean Mick, Leavenworth, Kansas; and Mary Lou Hurtado, Lyons, Kansas; step-son: Allen Mick, Shenandoah, Iowa; step-daughters: Dorothy Hartman, Yorktown, Iowa and Pearl Lilly, Flemmington, Misssouri; 50 grandchildren; many great- grand-children and great-great-grandchildren; a brother: George Williams, Omaha, Nebraska.

Funeral Services are 2 PM, Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins, Missouri with burial in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins.

A visitation will occur 1-2 PM prior to the funeral service.

Memorials may be made to the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins.

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On June 13, 1935 Richard (Tiny) Eldon Miller was born to Benjamin Roy Miller and Edith Marie Gray Miller. He was the youngest of 4 children. His older sister, Dorotha, who dearly wanted a girl objected "just another pair of pants to iron". When he was only a boy of 11, after eying a Ford he wanted to buy, Albert Mutti gave him a job in order for him to earn the money to buy the vehicle. After learning how to drive from his brother-in-law, Ralph Wood, at 12 years of age he was delivering 100 lb gas cylinders in rural Hopkins. During high school Tiny helped build Rosecrans, the Chevy dealership in Hopkins. He graduated a Hopkins Bulldog in 1953.

After graduation he began to work at Rosecrans full time. He was a very dedicated worker, enjoyed working on cars, and loved the customers of Rosecrans. Tiny had numerous stories about his tow truck calls, from pulling the same car out of a pond several times to even pulling a cow out of a cistern. To the end, he always had a story of a particular car Rosecrans had sold or worked on, and who the customer was. Tiny loved to work on a car in order for it to perform to its peak; he would mechanic a Chevy any day. After 35 dedicated years to Rosecrans, upon their closing, he moved 6 blocks down the street to the second job of his lifetime. He worked for 22 years at the JL Houston Co. until his retirement in 2011.

Tiny loved cars, buying his first car, a Ford Victoria, before he was old enough to drive, from Albert Mutti. He bought, worked on, and traded many cars for his personal use and enjoyment. He owned a 55 Chevy Belair that he drove to Bedford every weekend... just to make sure he could still make it in 5 minutes. Tiny and his best friend during his bachelor years, Wilbur Noakes, built a 1951 orange Chevy pickup out of 2 trucks. He drove the truck for many years and many of you may have seen him driving it around town as it was his every day ride.

A sister of Tiny's friend wanted a motorcycle ride. A simple motorcycle ride turned into so much more. After 57 years of being a bachelor, Tiny met the love of his life. He did not want to get any older before he married. So on June 12th 1993, the day before his birthday, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Young Green. On that day he not only received a wife, but also three kids, 5 grandchildren and an ole brown dog named Bear. He loved the kids and the grandkids like they were his own; he was very proud of them. They were the love of his life, and he enjoyed every moment he spent with his family.

Tiny was very dedicated to Hopkins and impacted many people during his lifetime. He served in the Hopkins Lions Club since 1973, spending many of those years as an officer. He served on the local volunteer Hopkins fire department all of his adult life, acting as chief for over 30 years. Tiny loved riding motorcycles and was a member of the 102 Valley Motorcycle club for 15 years. He didn't need much of an excuse to take a ride on Thumper, his trusty 500 Yokohama. Tiny enjoyed his many hours on the road, "Riding his own ride." Tiny lived 79 years... all living at the same residence of 108 South 5th St. He will be missed by many and was loved my all.

Preceding him in death were: his parents; brother: Galen (Celia) Miller; brother-in-law: Ralph Wood and sister-in-law: Betty Jean Miller.


Survivors include his wife: Barbara Miller, of their home in Hopkins; children: David Green and fiancé: Danielle Miller, Grant City, MO; Martha McCartney and fiancé: Terry Skelly, Tarkio, MO; Tyril “Ty” (Christy) Green, Bedford, Ia; sister: Dorotha Wood, Hopkins; brother: Donald Miller, Hollister, MO; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Justin (Charlotte) Green, Kelly (Travis) Julia and Aisley Wiederholt; Lacie Groom and fiancé: Michael Manion; McKenzie (Aaron) and Briella Benson; Taylor and Shelby McCartney; Wyatt, Garrett, Faith, AllyLynn and Oakley Green; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation is 6-8 pm Wednesday October 29, 2014 at the Hopkins Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be 10 am Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Hopkins Baptist Church with burial in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins.

Memorials may be given to the Hopkins Lions Club or the Lions Club Eye Bank.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com )

Hazel Louise Milligan, 92, Maryville, Missouri, died December 29, 2014, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville.

Hazel was born April 18, 1922, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Hiram Ennels and Callie May (Owens) Hurst.

A 1940 graduate of the Graham High School, Hazel was a homemaker.

She married James Francis Kenney June 7, 1945. He passed away March 7, 1964. She then married John E. Milligan June 19, 1965. He passed away July 28, 1999. After his death she resided in Autumn House, prior to living at Parkdale Manor.

Hazel became a charter member of the Church of the Nazarene, Maryville in 1945. She enjoyed her church family and caring for children.

Preceding in death were her first and second husbands, her parents, brother Lincoln Leroy Hurst, sister Marguerite Atkins, and an infant brother.

Several nieces and nephews survive.

Visitation is 1:00-2:00 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2014, Church of the Nazarene, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday also at the Church, with burial following in Rose Hill Cemetery, Parnell, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Church of the Nazarene, 1139 South Munn, Maryville, Missouri 64468.

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Morris, Donald M. - Donald M. Morris, 82, of Maryville, passed away quietly, Thursday October 9, 2014, at the Village Care Center in Maryville, Missouri. He was born in Ravenwood Missouri on January 24, 1932 to Marvin and Lucille Morris. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Lucille Morris and brother Leon Morris. He is survived by sisters: Irene Allen, Helen Nault, brother John Morris, children: Jerry, Sharon, grandchildren, great children, nieces and nephews and numerous friends.

Memorial service for Donald will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. Visitation is schedule to be open on Tuesday, October 14 and will continue until the start of the rosary service at 7:30 p.m. also at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home.

Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements

Billy Rex Morrow, 60, of Skidmore, MO, lost a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville MO.

Billy was born on July 24, 1954, in St. Joseph, MO, to Rex Verlin and Betty Jean (Stuart) Morrow. They preceded him in death.

He had recently retired for health reasons as over the road trucker. He was also a farm hand.

He is survived by his children, Amy (Billy) Straight, Grant City, MO, Misty (Phillip) Reynolds, Skidmore, MO, Andrea Morrow, Maryville, MO, Brooke Morrow, (Justin Long), Ravenwood, MO, Matthew (Amber) Morrow, Burlington Junction, MO; 14 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; siblings, Linda Gibson, Stanberry, MO, Terry (Glenys) Morrow, Graham, MO, Ronnie Morrow, Maryville, MO, Jerry Morrow, Clarinda, IA, Leslie Davis, Maryville, MO, Scott (Cindy) Morrow, Valley Falls, KS; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Cremation will be completed after the service. The minister will be the Rev. Al Hamon.

Charles William Moses, 85, of Maryville, MO, died on Monday, November 10, 2014, at the Parkdale Manor Nursing Home, Maryville.

Charles was born on September 30, 1929, in McLouth, KS, to William Clyde and Rosa (Coffman) Moses. Later he grew up in Basehor, KS. He moved to Maryville in 1995 to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren.

On October 15, 1950, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Louise Todd at the Methodist Church in Basehor, KS.

Charles retired from the US Postal Service at Shawnee Mission, KS, Post Office in 1992.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Louise Todd Moses in 2013, his parents, and his sister, Lucille Hicks.

Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Moses Kneale, and husband Richard, Skidmore, MO; grandchildren, Jason Kneale, Skidmore, MO, and Melissa Kneale Hanway, and husband Anthony, St. Joseph, MO; 1 great grandson, Tucker Kneale, 1 great granddaughter, Reagan Hanway; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 15, 2014, at the Countryside Christian Church, Maryville, MO. The minister will be Rev. Charles Bowen. The burial will follow in the Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, MO.

The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Countryside Christian Church Children’s Ministry, 24899 Icon Road, Maryville, MO 64468.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Linda Sue Smith Murphy, 59, of Maitland, MO, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

Linda was born on March 28, 1955, in Marceline, MO, to Marvin E. and Shirley E. (Bezoni) Smith. She graduated from Trenton Missouri High School, in 1973, and received her C.N.A. training there.

On July 21, 1990, Linda was united in marriage to Dennis Lee Murphy in Chillicothe, MO. They moved to Maitland 23 years ago. Linda was a former resident on Chillicothe and Trenton, MO.

Linda was of the Christian Faith and had been baptized in the 10th Street Baptist Church in Trenton, MO.

Linda was the manager of Poor Boys Kwik Stop in Maitland. She had previously worked as a Meat market manager for WalMart in Maryville, and the manager of the Kwik Stop in Maitland. She also had worked at the Trenton Hy-Vee Food Store.

She is survived by her mother Shirley E. Smith and her father Marvin E. Smith, of Sedalia, MO.

Other survivors include her husband, Dennis L. Murphy, of the home in Maitland, MO; her children, Jeff (Julie) Allen, Crane, MO, Jennifer Allen, Maitland, MO, Jeanette Sportsman, St. Joseph, MO, and Katie Murphy, Maitland, MO; step children, Tommy Lee (Michelle) Murphy, Anita, IA, Freddie Murphy, Skidmore, MO, and Louis Murphy, Maitland, MO; 6 brothers, Larry Smith, Sedalia, MO, Garry Smith, San Antonio, TX, Jerry (Lindy) Smith, Chillicothe, MO, Michael (Becky) Smith, Trenton, MO, Robert (Angie) Smith, Pattonsburg, MO, and Ward Smith, Warsaw, MO; 2 uncles, Cecil (Cathy) Bezoni, Columbia, MO, and Charlie (Mickey) Bezoni, Jefferson City, MO; grandchildren, Dylan and Zane Allen, Crane, MO, Shaina and Jackson Culp, and Paisley Allen, Maitland, MO, Alex Sportsman, Avery Dunbar, St. Joseph, MO, Brayden and Liam Nastasio, Maitland, MO; step grandchildren, Amber Delauder, Trenton, MO, Preston, Cavan, and Hunter Murphy, Anita, IA, Madison, Delanie, and Rylan Murphy, Maitland, MO; and several cousins.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville MO. The burial will follow in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham, MO.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society

Earl Truman Pasch, 84, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville.

Earl was born in Arkoe, MO, on September 17, 1930. His parents were Truman and Stella (Langley) Pasch. Earl had lived in Arkoe, and Guilford, MO, but spent most all his life in Maryville.

Earl graduated from Horace Mann High School in Maryville. Earl enjoyed talking on his Ham amateur radio and the C.B. radio. He attended the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.

He had worked at Ladd’s Motors, and Bagby Motors, and was a parts man at L&L Auto Parts, all formerly of Maryville, and retired as a custodian at the Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO.

In September of 1950, Earl was united in marriage to Dorothy Louise Joslin, at the home of Rev. L.B. Day, in Maryville, MO. Louise survives of the home in Maryville.

Other survivors include his children, Judy (Kirby) Roberts, Windsor, CO, and Debbie Brady, Maryville, MO; brother, Gerald (Neva) Pasch, St. Joseph, MO; sister, Phyllis (Mervin) Adamson, Maryville, MO; sister in law, Ermel Joslin, Maryville, MO; 2 grandchildren, Beth (Josh) Trahan, Fort Collins, CO, and Mitch Roberts, Windsor, CO; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson, Jonathan Earl Brady, in 2001.

Memorial graveside services and inurnment will be at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at the Whitesville Cemetery, Rea, MO. Rev. Joe Ledbetter will be the minister. No formal visitation is planned.

The Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, of Maryville, MO is in charge of arrangements.

Peterson, Charles W. -
Charles W. Peterson, 78, of Burlington Jct., MO, passed away Sat., Jan. 18, at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.
Mr. Peterson was born September 14, 1918, at Lathrop, MO, to John William and Ethel Livingston Peterson. He was married to Mary Hackworth, April 20, 1941, at Miami, OK, where they shared nearly 56 years of marriage. She survives of the home.
He was a retired truck driver, having worked for Yellow Freight for 23 years before retiring. They moved to the Burlington Jct. area 26 years ago. He served in the Army during W.W. II and was a member of the American Legion Post in Elmo. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church at Lathrop.
He was preceded in death by parents, a step-father, three half-brothers, and a great-grandson.
He is survived by wife, Mary, of the home, step-mother, Edna Peterson, Liberty, MO, son, Charles F. Peterson, Cameron, MO, eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is brother, James Amos Peterson, Apache Jct., AZ, four half-sisters, Bonnie Jean Irwin, Liberty, MO, Nellie Gauldin, Kansas City, MO, Nancy Huxtable, Liberty, MO, and Gloria Valentine, Magnolia, TX, two half-brothers, Vernon Peterson, Jasper, MO, and Dick Peterson, Kansas City, MO, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral   services   were held Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel.   Burial is in the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Jct. CLARINDA HERALD-JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 22, 1997

John W Pierce Jr, DVM, 89, of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, formerly of Maryville, Missouri passed away at Thomson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, Kentucky on Sunday, November, 30, 2014, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 21, 1925 in Bogard, Missouri, the son of John Walter and Ruby Mae (Windsor) Pierce. Following graduation from Graham Missouri High School, John served in WWII, in the US Navy and was a yeoman on the USS Zane. After the Navy, John attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. While at the University of Missouri John was also a member of the varsity golf team.

He and Dolores A. “Picki” Pickthorne were married in Columbia, Missouri on September 21, 1952.

John was a member of the First Christian Church when he lived in Maryville, the First Christian Church and Regional Men’s Christian Choir in Lawrenceburg. He practiced veterinary medicine in Maryville for 47 years before retiring to Kentucky to be with his children and grandchildren.

John loved living and practicing veterinary medicine in Maryville. His love of his profession influenced two sons and two grandchildren to follow in his footsteps. They also attended the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.

His love of golf started at an early age, playing golf with his father. In addition to his family and profession, John was passionate about golf. He played at the Maryville Country Club for many years with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his son: James Edwin Pierce on November 17, 2003 and his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Dolores, of their home in Lawrenceburg; sons and their spouses: Dr. Scott and Dr. Deborah Spike Pierce, Lexington, Kentucky; Dr. Stuart and Sandi Nelson Pierce,
Lawrenceburg; John Pierce, Taiwan and daughter: Barbara Pierce, Lawrenceburg; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law: Linda Fletcher, North Little Rock, Arkansas;

Visitation is 6-8 pm Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Graveside Services and Burial will be 10:00 am, Friday, December 5, 2014 in Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville.

Memorials may be made to the John W Pierce, Jr. DVM Endowed Scholarship in Food Animal and Equine Veterinary Medicine, c/o University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Attn: Office of Advancement, W210 Veterinary Medicine Building, Columbia, Missouri 65211.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home (www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com)

Patty Ann Pike, 68, Maryville, Missouri, died December 19, 2014, at Mosaic Life Care, Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Patty was born April 14, 1946, in Maryville to Fred Loyd and Maxine(Thompson) Pike, who preceded her in death.

Patty was a homemaker and was a member of the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.

She was preceded in death by her brother Loyd Pike and brother-in-law Larry Sollars.

Survivors include sisters Janice (Gary) Maxwell, Maryville and Pam Sollars, St. Joseph, Missouri, several nieces and nephews and nephew Eric Riley, who was raised in the home of Patty's parents .

Visitation is 6:00-8:00 pm Monday, December 22, 2014, Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, Price Funeral Home, with burial in Nodaway Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Patty Pike Memorial to help defray funeral expenses.

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Frances Ray Reidlinger, 82, Maryville, Missouri, died Friday, December 5, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital.

Frances was born January 4, 1932, in Louisville, Kentucky to James Raymond and Mary Catherine (Cissell) Hutchins.

A graduate of Lillis High School, Kansas City she attended Avila College. She was a homemaker.

She married Charles Joseph Reidlinger on October 12, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1991.

Frances was member of the St Gregory's Catholic Church, Widowed Persons and Merry Matrons Extension Club.

Preceding in death: her parents, husband, grandchildren Shane Reidlinger and Joshua Kyle Wilmes.

Survivors include: Six surviving children: Harriet (Gene) Nettles, Mexico, Missouri; Cecelia (Scott) Wilmes, Maitland, Missouri; Phil (Marsha) Reidlinger, Lees Summit, Missouri; Joe (Gloria) Reidlinger, Maryville; Dr. Marvin (Darla) Reidlinger, Woodward, Oklahoma; Alfred Reidlinger, Fulton, Missouri; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five brothers and sisters: Alberta Lindsey, Jean Clark, Billy Hutchins, Barbara Carter and Ardella Bowman, all of Bardstown, Kentucky.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, December 8, 2014, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM,Tuesday, December 9th at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville, with burial following at St Mary's Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri, 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 204, Overland Park, Kansas 66202.

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Betty Mae Rogers, 89, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas died December 4, 2014,at Parkdale Manor Nursing Home, Maryville, Missouri. She was born September 18, 1925, in Davenport, Iowa to William A. and Elizabeth (Guy) Ceperley. She was a graduate of Davenport High School.

After graduation Betty went to work for Northwestern Bell as a long distance operator. While working there she met Lawrence "Pat" Rogers who worked as a long distance line technician for AT&T. They were married on July 20, 1951, and lived in Davenport for the next 29 years.

Betty left Northwestern Bell in 1948 and went to work in the bookkeeping department of the Davenport Bank and Trust. In the early 1960's Betty returned to Northwestern Bell where she worked in the business office as part of their customer service.

Betty and Pat retired in September, 1980, and moved to Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Betty was active in the Republican Party and attended gatherings in both Davenport and Cherokee Village. She enjoyed golfing and remained active in her Spring River Presbyterian Church, where she directed their Clothes and Food Pantry Mission for several years. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, in 1984, and her brothers Richard and William, Jr.

She is survived by a twin brother Reverend Robert Ceperley, Maryville; a niece Jennifer Schieber (Cletus), Maryville; and five nephews: David, Stanberry; Mark (Susan), Blue Springs; Tim, Lee's Summit; Jeff (Robin), Billings, Missouri; and Mike, Maryville.

Betty has been cremated under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Funeral services will be held at Spring River Presbyterian Church, Hardy, Arkansas, at a later date, with committal at the Church's Columbarium. Memorials may be made to her church, Alzheimer's Association, or AseraCare Hospice, 301 East Price Avenue, Savannah, Missouri 64485.

Shackelford, William Ellis - William Ellis Shackelford, age 96, of Maryville, Missouri passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri.
He was born on a farm south of Burlington Jct., Missouri on April 11, 1918 to Jessie Mae (Fullenwider) Shackelford and William Owen Shackelford. Dr. C. E. Cossins of Burlington Jct., Missouri drove a horse and buggy through the snow to make the delivery.
Ellis’ early education through the eighth grade was received in a one-room school house, the Star School and the Pleasant Valley School south of Burlington Jct. He graduated from the Burlington Jct. High School.
He worked on the family farm until entering the U.S. Army in Nov. of 1940. Ellis was united in marriage to the former Bessie Marie Lewis at Oregon, Missouri on June 22, 1943. The new bride went to California with Sgt. Shackelford to be near him where he was stationed at a military base.
He was a World War II veteran, and served in the 128th FA Bn. 6th Armored Division, a part of General George Patton’s Third Army. As a member of the Division, Sgt. Shackelford served in the European Theatre of Operations, landing at Utah Beach, and was a part of the Campaigns in Normandy, France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was awarded five Bronze Stars along with other decorations and citations. He was honorably discharged in Sept. 1945.
After being discharged from the military, he and his wife made their home in Burlington Jct. where he engaged in a number of occupations: grocery clerk, motion picture projectionist, farmer, printer, handyman, hardware clerk, and finally as a self-employed printer and shoe repairman.
Ellis was united in marriage to Helen Gertrude Howell in July, 1992. The Shackelford’s moved to Maryville, Missouri on Oct. 1, 1996.
He was a member of The American Bible Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 442, Maryville, a 65-year member of the American Legion, and the Sixth Armored Division Association.
Mr. Shackelford was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Mae and William Owen Shackelford, and his wives, Bessie in 1990 and Gertrude in 2007. He is survived by stepdaughter, Carol Jean (Staples) Churchill and husband Robert and family, Madison, Ala. Ellis is also survived by friends Wayne and Margaret Pierson and family, and James and Sue Mattson and family, Maryville, and a number of cousins.
A Celebration of Life and graveside services and burial with military rites will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri, with Terry Henry officiating. Memorials may be made to The Veterans Assistance League, c/o Missouri Veterans Home, 111 Euclid, Cameron, MO 64429.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Chamberlain Funeral Home, Rock Port, Missouri. Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainfuneral.com

Martha Michealeni Stevens, 83, Chillicothe, Missouri, formerly of Quitman, Missouri, died December 10, 2014, at Headrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Missouri.

Martha was born July 17, 1931, in Maryville, Missouri to Walker Hiram and Della Inez (Adkins) Dredge.

A 1949 graduate of Maryville High School, she was a cook for the Quitman High School until retirement.

She married Robert Edward Stevens on November 1, 1949, in Maryville, Missouri who preceded her in death January 2, 1998.

Preceding in death: her husband Robert Edward, daughter Michelle R. Peiffer-Stevens, brothers Paul and Harlan Dredge, and sisters Lathella Zimmerman, Kathryn Alexander, Emma Bledsoe, and Evelyn Dredge,

Survivors include: son James William (Carla) Stevens, Quitman, MO
daughter Gwendolyn Gail (Timothy) Gatson, Chillicothe, MO, grandchildren
Stacy Evans, Shantel Stevens, James Stevens, Shevone Stevens, Dr. Jennifer Mercer, Jacob Lewis, Joseph Stevens, and Shelby Stevens, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.


Visitation is 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, December 12, 2014, at the Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, Missouri. After the visitation Martha will be cremated.

Graveside Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM, Monday, December 15, 2014, at the Quitman Cemetery, Quitman, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Quitman Cemetery Association in Martha's name.

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Sumy, Evelyn Delores Hurst - Evelyn Delores Sumy, 75, Skidmore, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, Missouri.

Evelyn was born July 20, 1939, near Quitman, Missouri to Alfred David and Louie Elizabeth (Day) Hurst who preceded her death.

A 1957 graduate of Maitland High School, Evelyn was employed by the South Nodaway School District in custodial care. She cherished her time working at South Nodaway and being a Longhorn.

Evelyn was a member of the Skidmore Christian Church.

She married Ronald Oscar Sumy on April 22, 1961 at the home of Ronald's parents in Skidmore, by the Reverend Delbert Dick.

Preceding in death were her parents and step-father Orvy Bryan "Bud" Irwin in 1981.

Survivors include her husband Ronald Sumy of their home in Skidmore, sons Ronald Gregory (Michelle) Sumy, Booneville, Missouri and Jeffrey Alan (Andrea) Sumy, Camden Point, Missouri, grandchildren Nicholas Winn, Kirksville, Missouri, Gunnerson Cale Sumy, St. Joseph, Missouri, Teagan Elizabeth and Isaac Stryder Sumy, Camden Point, step-grandchildren Alexander and Alexis Jones, Booneville, brother Jack (Bea) Irwin, Lacy, Washington and sister Ann (David) Jackson Buena Vista, Colorado.

Memorial Graveside Services will be 10:30 am Monday, November 17, 2014 , at Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore. Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri

Swalley, Francis Harold - Francis Harold Swalley, 85, Maryville, Missouri, died September 26, 2014 at Heartland Hospital, St Joseph, Missouri.

Francis was born April 22, 1929 in Pickering, Missouri, the son of Burleigh and Nina (Lamport)
Swalley. A graduate of Pickering High School, he served in the US Army.

He had worked the Energizer Battery Plant and retired from the Northwest Missouri State University Custodial Department.

Francis was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church and James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100, Maryville.

Preceding him in death were his parents; son: Terry Swalley; daughter: Deborah Bix; grandson: Steven Swalley; brothers: George and Joe Swalley and step-son: Brian Stiens.

Survivors include his children: Harold (Laura) Swalley, Lebanon, Missouri; Rick (Kathy) Swalley, Hopkins, Missouri; Roger (Rosa) Swalley, Dehli, California and Ben Swalley, Maryville; several grandchildren; companion: Bonnie Swalley, Maryville; step-sons: Clint (Linda), Nathan (Jill), Troy (Martha), Tyler (Cathy) and Shannon (Angela) Stiens and several step-grandchildren.

Funeral Services are 10 am Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, Missouri with visitation preceding from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

Military Services will be conducted at graveside under the direction of the James Edward Gray American Legion Post and the Missouri Military Honors Team.

Memorials may be made to St Jude’s Hospital Research.

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Charles K. Thompson, 62, lifelong resident of Hopkins, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at his home.

Charles was born in Hopkins on February 18, 1952, to Marion J. and Edna Ruth (Davison) Thompson. He was a class of 1970 graduate of North Nodaway R-VI High School, and worked as a bus driver for many years for the school district. He attended the First Christian Church of Hopkins, and was a former member of the Hopkins Lions Club and the Hopkins Volunteer Fire Department. Charles was preceded in death by his father in 2000.

His survivors include his mother, Ruth Thompson, Hopkins; 2 sisters, Shirley (Mike) Warner, Altoona, IA, and Rinda Thompson, Hopkins; 2 brothers, Jim (Marsha) Thompson, Republic, MO, and Ron (Teresa) Thompson, Hopkins, MO; several nieces, nephews, and great and great-great nieces and nephews, and friends.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 PM, Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO. Rev. Erin Biggerstaff will be the minister, and assisted by Travis Dimmitt.

The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2014, at the First Christian Church, Hopkins, MO. The Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Nodaway R-VI School District.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com

Treese, Mary Agnes Wilson - Mary Agnes Treese, 94, Maryville, Missouri, died Sunday, September 28, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Maryville.

Mary was born April 21, 1920, in Pickering, Missouri to Arthur Theodore and Clara Edith May (Brown) Wilson.

A 1938 graduate of Pickering High School, she was retired from St. Francis Hospital as a housekeeper.

She married William "Bernard" Treese May 6, 1938, in Troy, Kansas.

Mary was a member of the West Union Primitive Baptist Church, .

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Bernard Treese (January 22, 1981), son Edward Treese; five brothers: John, Herbert, Bill, Charles and Wayne Wilson; six sisters: Dorothy Mann, Margaret Damgar, Betty Hanna, Virginia Wilson, Verlene Wilson, and Mildred Sobbing.

Surviving Mary are four children: Kaye (Richard) Barger, Maryville, Bernita (Larry) Wright, Kansas City, MO, Brenda (Guy) Ray, Forest City, IA, and William "Bill" (Garnette) Treese, Maryville; seventeen grandchildren: thirty-six great-grandchildren; seventeen great-great-grandchildren; and a niece who was raised in the home, Norma Wilson, Tucson, AZ.

There is no scheduled visitation, but friends may call at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

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Gary Lynn Walker, 69, Skidmore, Missouri, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas.

Gary was born November 28, 1944, in Maryville, Missouri to Kay and Della Mae (Colwell) Walker. He graduated with the class of 1962 from West Nodaway High School.

He served his country in Vietnam with the United States Army.

A Pioneer Hybrid seed corn salesman, Gary was a member of the Maryville Elk's Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: William, Ivan and Jim Walker.

Gary is survived by his son Jason (Amanda) Walker, Skidmore; two grandchildren: Madalyn and Izabella Walker; brother Phillip (Judith) Walker, Skidmore; sister Margaret (Donald) Cordell, Maryville; and Janet Kimble, Deepwater, Missouri, mother of Jason.

Visitation is 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, October 10, 2014, Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 11th, also at Price Funeral Home.

Burial is at Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, with Military Services by Rolla Dicks American Legion Post #315.

Memorials may be made to the Gary Walker Agricultural Scholarship, c/o Nodaway-Holt R-VII, Graham, Missouri.

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James Melvin Watson, 92, of Barnard, MO, passed from this life on December 17, 2014, at his home in Barnard.

James was born on July 7, 1922, in Clearmont, MO; his parents were Abner and Ruby (Dew) Watson. He graduated from Mount Ayr Iowa High School in 1940. The family moved to Barnard in 1944.

He farmed south of Barnard for many years, and worked at the stockyards. He had worked the wheat harvest in Kansas and Colorado, and retired in 2014 after 15 years at Hy-Vee in Maryville.

James memberships included the school board, the Barnard Rescue Unit, Lions Club, Barnard Housing Board, and was active for many years with Relay for Life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ralph Watson; his niece, Cheryl Walworth, and his nephew, Michael Appleby. On February 22, 1953, James was united in marriage to Marcine Traster, and she survives of Maryville.

Other survivors include his children, 2 sons, David Watson, and partner Chad Kiger, Sacramento, CA, Jeff Watson, San Antonio, TX; 2 daughters; Susan Watson, and partner Kristen Peltz, Barnard, MO, Amy Watson, Barnard, MO; grandchildren, Abigail, St. Joseph, MO, D’Angelo Mack, Denver, CO, Nichol Peltz, St. Joseph, MO, Sara Peltz, Kansas City, MO, and Brad Peltz, Humboldt, IA; 2 sisters, Mary Appleby, Sun City Center, FL, and Shirley Gerhardt, Algona, IA; several nieces and nephews, his Hy-Vee family, friends, and his beloved dog, JoJo.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Rev. Pat Sampson will be the minister. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Adin Sinner Westcott, 10 months old, Maryville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Adin was born January 24, 2014, in Maryville to Baron Westcott and Kirstynn Crabtree, Maryville.

He is survived by his parents; brothers: Cameron and Devon and sister Breanna Westcott. Maryville;grandparents: Karen Westcott, Hopkins, Missouri; Maria Singian, St. Joseph, Missouri; Timothy Westcott, Skidmore, Missouri; Judith Morelock Bennett, Hopkins and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation: 11:00 am-12:00 pm Thursday, December 11, 2014, Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.

Graveside services: 2:00 pm Thursday, December 11th, Fillmore Cemetery, Fillmore, Missouri.

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Teresa Lynn Wiley, 49, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014, in Maryville.

Teresa was born on April 24, 1965 in Fairfax, MO. Her parents were Marvin L. Wiley, and Judith E. Dunn. She had previously lived in Mound City, MO, and Craig, MO.

Teresa was employed at Kawasaki Manufacturing, and had attended the Laura Street Baptist, both of Maryville.

She is survived by her children, daughter, Jamie Justice, Maryville, MO, and son, Brett Poppa, Maryville, MO; 2 sisters and a brother, Pam Wiley, Bolckow, MO, Charles Blazer, St. Joseph, MO, and Holly Wiley, Maryville; her father, Marvin (Mary Kay) Wiley, and her mother, Judith E. Dunn, all of Maryville; 4 grandchildren, Clayton, Keirsten, Teigan, and Chase; 2 nieces, and 1 nephew.

Teresa has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. On Saturday, November 1, 2014, the family and friends will meet at the Autumn House Family Room, from 3-6:00 PM.

Charlene Jean Williams, 90, Douglas Wyoming, formerly of the Savannah
and Maryville Missouri areas, died Friday, November 14, 2014, in
Douglas, Wyoming.

Charlene was born April 28, 1924, in Maryville, the daughter of James and Daisy (Shelton) Ebrecht.

She was a retail clerk for the F.W. Woolworth Company in St. Joseph and Maryville.

Charlene married Basil Williams in September of 1941 in Maryville, Missouri and was a member of the First Baptist Church while living in Maryville.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Basil Elwood Williams, (1971) and nine brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her sons: James D (Sharon) Williams, Savannah, Missouri, J.R. (Shannon) Williams, Douglas, Wyoming; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Graveside services and burial will be 2 PM Thursday, November 20, 2014, in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.

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James D. Willliams, 72, of Savannah, MO, and formerly of Maryville, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO.

James was born on April 15, 1942, in Maryville, MO, his parents were Basil Elwood and Charlene Jean (Ebrecht) Williams.

James was a 1960 graduate of Maryville High School. He worked for 40 years as an auto mechanic, and specialized in automatic transmissions. He retired from Walton Ford in Savannah, MO. After retiring, James played the guitar and harmonica and was a talented musician and could play many instruments.

On November 9, 1963, James was united in marriage to Sharon Fannon, in Bedison, MO. She survives of the home.

He is also survived by his brother, J.R. and wife, Shannon Williams, Douglas, WY, 2 brother in laws, Robert and wife, Jerri Fannon, Conception Junction, MO, Forrest Fannon, Stanberry, MO, sister in law, Marilyn Fannon, Syracuse, NE; numerous nieces, nephews and a whole host of music family members.

Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at the Swinford Cemetery, Conception Junction, MO. No formal visitation is planned.

Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

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Jack M. Young, 84, Hopkins, MO, passed away December 26, 2014 at the Montgomery County Hospital in Red Oak, IA.

Mr. Young is survived by his wife Hazel of the home. Mr. Young has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.

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Jack Maurice Young, 84 years old of Hopkins, Mo., passed away on 12/26/14 at Montgomery Co. Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, Iowa.
Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home is in charge of cremation.
No services are planned at this time. Jack is survived by his wife, Hazel Young, sons Randy Young of Clarinda, Iowa, Riley Young of Hopkins, Mo., and daughter Rdeana Thomas of St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by sisters Barbara Sleep of Corning, Iowa, Helen Burrus of Kansas City, Mo., and
numerous grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John Byron Young and Ladean Holaday-Young, his first wife, Twyla Wolverton-Young, son Ricky Young, sister Mary Rose, and brothers Glen, Marvin, Darrell and Donald Young.                      
From his birth on July 19, 1930 till his death, Jack was a well-known fixture of the Hopkins community. He worked as city water maintenance man and had his own backhoe business for several years. Whenever the need arose, townsfolk brake enough to venture out in inclement weather could see Jack busy repairing a city water main to restore service to the town. Farmers, alike, called upon Jack's services for many years throughout the surrounding community. Jack was known for his infectious sense of humor, his giving nature, his work ethic and his strength of character. Jack will be loved and missed by a great many whose lives he touched.