Martha Louise (Holt) Alcox, 93, of Maryville, MO, and formerly of the Hamilton, Gallatin, and Lathrop, MO, areas, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Maryville.

Martha was born in Clinton County, MO, on November 15, 1925.  Her parents were Daniel Layton and Annie Elizabeth (Hudson) Holt, they preceded her in death.  She married Warren Dwight Alcox on April 25, 1942, in Lathrop, MO, and he passed away on July 29, 1994.  She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Bud) Boyles, Maryville, her grandson, David (Alana) Boyles, Jefferson City, MO, and 2 great grandsons, Clayton and Quinton Boyles.

Graveside services and burial will be at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, MO.  No formal visitation is planned.

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

Asbell, Mary Monk - Mary Monk Asbell Mackenzie entered eternal rest on August 28, 2019. She was born in Maryville, Missouri, to Eldon ‘Bud’ and Edna Mary Monk Asbell. Mary graduated from Maryville High School in 1965 and from Northwest Missouri State University in 1969 with degrees in Literature, Language, and Composition. In college, she was active in Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and many other organizations. She taught three years for the St. Joseph Missouri School District and worked one year at the Rolling Hills Library in St. Joseph.

In 1974 Mary earned a Master of Arts in Library Science from the University of Missouri, Columbia, then worked as Extension and Clinical Librarian for Moody Medical Library, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. In 1991, she took the position of Senior Associate Director for Extramural Services for the School of Medicine, Preston Smith Library, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas. In this position she oversaw operations at branch libraries in El Paso, Midland/Odessa, and Amarillo. She conducted workshops, gave presentations, wrote supporting publications, taught courses, won grants, and taught librarians how to use the Internet. She also edited research papers for physicians.

Mary held leadership positions in seven professional organizations, most notably the Medical Library Association and its regional branch, which twice awarded her the William Postell Professional Development Award. She retired in 2002 but continued to substitute at the library.

While in St. Joe she was married for a short time. In 1990, she married Allan Mackenzie II, and these soulmates enjoyed 29 years of companionship. Together they enjoyed life to the fullest, particularly supporting art, music, athletic, church, and community fundraising events. They were committee members and officers in several community organizations. They traveled extensively but also loved their home and cats.

In Mary’s junior year of high school, doctors removed a large acoustic neuroma at the base of her skull. The procedure took four surgeries, and a nerve had to be cut. The tumor twice returned, and other secondary surgeries occurred through her life. It was amazing what Mary accomplished, in spite of these physical challenges. Allan was her foundation and #1 cheer leader. Eventually, the effects of the surgeries wore her down and took her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Dr. Thomas Tillman. She is survived by her husband, sister, Ann Asbell, Corvallis, Oregon, and an extended family of cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Women’s Club Historical Foundation, 2020 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401 or The P.E.O. Foundation, PCE Project, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, Maryville, Missouri.

Inurnment will be in Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.co

Ashford, Gerald A. "Jerry" - Gerald Arthur Ashford, 85, went home to be with his Lord on August 25, 2019 at Parkdale Manor Care Center in Maryville, MO, of complications from lung disease.
Born April 28, 1934, in Joplin, MO, to George and Bertha Ashford, Jerry was the fifth of six very active and creative brothers. He graduated from Joplin High School in 1952 and worked for a short time at Southwestern Sash and Door in Joplin before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. Jerry served as a jet aircraft mechanic, stationed in Landstuhl, Germany, until 1958. He and his wife, Betty (Wilson), married on November 2, 1958, at Braddyville (Iowa) Christian Church. Jerry enrolled in aeronautics school at Northrup Aeronautical Institute in Los Angeles. After receiving his A&P license, he took a job as a mechanic with United Airlines and accepted a transfer to Denver, CO, where he and Betty had family. Jerry and Betty and their two daughters lived in the Denver area until 1974.
Wanting to return to a small-town environment, Jerry left his job with United and the family moved to Gunnison, CO. The uncertain economy took Jerry through several short-term jobs, including auto mechanics and carpentry, until he settled at Western State College in the maintenance department. During the Gunnison years, Jerry enjoyed hunting, four-wheeling, and trying to find the perfect cup of coffee.
In 1983, Jerry and Betty returned to southwestern Missouri, Jerry’s birthplace, to care for his elderly mother and aunt. They built an underground house in Pineville, and Jerry soon regained his southern accent. Both took jobs at the Walmart/Sam’s Club corporate headquarters in Bentonville, AR. By 2001, both had retired, and they spent several years RV traveling, gardening, and enjoying family and friends. When maintaining their six acres became a burden, Jerry gave his beloved Shopsmith to a fledgling carpenter, and he and Betty relocated to Maryville, MO, near Betty’s family, in March 2019.
Jerry Ashford was never more “Jerry” than when fixing something or solving a problem. A master carpenter with exacting skills, he made many pieces of furniture and cabinetry that grace his own home as well as those of family and friends. As a self-taught watercolorist, he brought his own unique, detailed style to his many western-themed paintings. He maintained his own vehicles and made sure his daughters knew how to buy a decent car. He was always willing to help family, friends, and even friends of friends with maintenance, building, refurbishing, landscaping, and any other task that needed doing (including building chicken coops). Jerry and Betty, lifelong Christians, have held membership at several churches throughout Colorado and Missouri.
Jerry is survived by Betty, his wife of 60 years; two daughters-Jeron Ashford and Sheri Kokesh; three granddaughters-Annalyn Frame, Rennie (David) Volpe, and Marlise Frame; and two great-grandchildren-Darren and Vita Volpe.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 29, at Braddyville Christian Church, Braddyville, IA. Burial Braddyville Iowa Cemetery. Military Funeral Honors will be provided by the Clarinda American Legion Post #98. Memorial contributions may be made to Maryville Mosaic Hospice Foundation, 2332 S. Main, Maryville, MO, 64468. Arrangements Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Barmann, Alice Theresa Farnan - Maryville, Missouri - Alice Theresa Barmann, 88, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Maryville Living Center after a long illness.

Alice was born on October 3, 1930 in Clyde, Missouri to Joseph and Gertrude (Sullivan) Farnan.
She was a graduate of St. Benedict High School in Clyde, Missouri and had worked for Wagoner Freightline, Ladd Motors, Nodaway County Clerk office and Polk Township Collector office. She was a member of St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, St. Therese’s Circle, St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary, Charter member of Young Economists and was a Cub Scout Den Mother. Alice volunteered at St Gregory's Church as a money counter for twenty-five years.

She married Robert J. “Tug” Barmann on November 9, 1957 in Clyde, Missouri. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children, Kevin (Donna) and Tim (Sandy) Barmann of Maryville, Missouri, Steve Barmann of Conception Jct., Missouri, Rob (Camellia) Barmann of Platte City, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Tara (Jesse) LeMar, Jessica (Cody) Welch and Joshua Barmann of Maryville, Missouri, Eric Barmann of Columbia, Missouri, Jason (Katie) Barmann of Prairie Village, Kansas, Jill Barmann, Jeremy Barmann and Matthew Barmann of Kansas City, Missouri and Janessa Barmann of Platte City, Missouri; four great-grandchildren, Brayden Olson, Jack Ezzell, Kyle Welch and Bennett Barmann; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Helen Farnan of Cameron, Missouri and Bea Farnan of Denver, Colorado, Bernard (Bee) Barmann of Bakersfield, California, Mary Jane Wynne of Terre Haute, Indiana, Mary Ann Downey of Plattsburg, Missouri, Fr. Karl Barmann, OSB of Springfield, Missouri, Sr. Rose Ann Barmann, OSB of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Joe (Cathy) Barmann of Maryville, Missouri, Regina (Steve) Paschold of Firth, Nebraska, and Mike (Mary Jo) Barmann of Maryville, Missouri.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Irvin, Wilford, Robert “Doris”, John and Maurice Farnan, one sister, Mary Ann Reeves, two sisters-in-law, Edna Farnan and Alice Farnan and three brothers-in-law, Albert Reeves, Jim Wynne and Richard Barmann.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Tuesday, September 17th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. Rosary 5:30 pm Monday, September 16th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 8 pm. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials to St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Black, Lenora, Sister - Sr. Lenora Black, OSB
1926-2019
Clyde, Missouri -Benedictine Sister of Perpetual Adoration Lenora Black, OSB died on Oct. 9, 2019.
She was born Lenora Bernice on Sept. 15, 1926, in Lake Worth, Florida, to Lester and Lillian (Porter) Black. Her younger sister, Lois, was born five years later.
In 1928 the family moved to Watertown, Massachusetts, where Lenora grew up and attended school. Her mother was an excellent seamstress and taught her how to sew. Lenora also enjoyed reading, art and music since asthma prevented her from participating in many sports. She was a Girl Scout and sang in the choir of the Congregational church where her family worshipped. Living near Boston, she enjoyed attending concerts by the Boston Pops and visiting the area’s fine museums and historic sites.
Lenora graduated from Watertown Senior High School in 1944 as class valedictorian. Music held a special place in her heart; she attended the Trapp Family Music Camp in Vermont for many summers. However, she enrolled on scholarship at nearby Tufts University and pursued a degree in chemistry. She graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1948.
The young college graduate was hired by the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, New York, as an analytical chemist. It was during this time that her interest in photography grew, so she took classes and learned about dark room work and developing prints.
As a young woman, Lenora also grew more interested in things other than photography. Her time at the Trapp music camp exposed her to Catholicism for the first time in her life. Once she was out of school and working at her first job, she took classes and later converted to Catholicism.
Lenora became interested in religious life shortly after her conversion. She was active in various Catholic groups, took classes in theology at Nazareth College, and made a pilgrimage to Rome, Switzerland and France with a group of young Catholics. Her travels all led up to something very special. She began exploring different religious communities and was drawn to the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. She preferred their contemplative life and their emphasis on liturgy and prayer.
“I found a stability that appealed to my restlessness and a security in the structures of communal life,” she once said.
Lenora entered the Benedictine Sisters in 1952 but not before taking her parents on a European trip. She made her first monastic profession on Feb. 11, 1954, and her final profession on March 12, 1959. She was given the name Sister Mary Lillian but reverted to Sister Lenora years later.
During her years as a Benedictine Sister, Sister Lenora lived at the communities in Clyde, Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri; Mundelein, Illinois; Dayton, Wyoming; San Diego and Tucson, Arizona. Her jobs included work in the vestment, correspondence and altar bread departments, as organist, portress, spiritual director and in computer networking. The longest of her monastic duties were as the editor of the congregation’s Spirit&Life magazine, as liturgist and as oblate director. These positions gave her immense joy.
In 1980 a very special opportunity arose when she was asked to spend nine months in Tororo, Uganda, with the Benedictines of the Blessed Sacrament. Her assignment was to help the African sisters with formation, liturgy and to grow in other areas of community life. That part of Africa was politically unstable, travel was hazardous and widespread famine and a lack of medicine created severe hardships. Sister Lenora led classes, provided music instruction, sewed and repaired musical instruments. It was a very difficult assignment and she doubted what difference she could make amongst such strife.
“Mostly, I think my presence was saying to them that someone did care about them and their needs,” she recalled.
Over the years, she continued her love of learning, taking classes in Christian spirituality at Creighton University and attending a six-week course at the Institute of the Theology of Religious Life sponsored by Thomas More College.
Sister Lenora served as subprioress at Clyde, on various advisory boards at the Tucson monastery, on the board of the World Community for Christian Meditation and as a member of the Association of Contemplative Sisters. She encouraged women interested in ritual to meet at the Tucson monastery. She played recorder with the Tucson Recorder Society that met monthly at the monastery.
“My years in the Congregation have given me many opportunities for spiritual, educational and cultural enrichment, and I am very happy to have found ways to give back to others the fruits of those blessings,” she said.
Sister Lenora loved meeting and spending time with people, especially those who “stretch my horizons and help me to grow.” More than one Sister remarked that she remained energized by interactions with Christians of various denominations. She traveled to several different countries, enjoyed reading and writing, digital and print photography, dark chocolate, hiking through her beloved desert and mountains, and playing the piano and games with friends.
Aging was difficult for Sister Lenora. She came to our Healthcare Center from Tucson in 2016. As she entered her ninth decade, a loss of energy and diminishment in her eyesight began to take its toll. However, she remained able to indicate her wishes regarding treatment as her health failed.
Sister Lenora is survived by her nephews, John and Tom, who visited her regularly; nephews Paul and Michael; many friends and her monastic community. A wake will be held at the Benedictine Convent Chapel in Clyde at 7pm on Thursday, October 17th Her funeral liturgy and burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18th at 9am at the Benedictine Convent Chapel in Clyde. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Arrangements Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri

BreDahl, Elizabeth Sue - Elizabeth “Sue” BreDahl, 82, of Skidmore, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Sue was born on January 21, 1937 in Graham, Missouri to James C. and Mertie L. (Coulter) Henry. She attended a one room school house near Graham and was a 1955 graduate of Graham High School, attended Tarkio College and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in home economics and a masters degree in textiles and clothing from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, where she researched response of knit fabrics to various laundry methods. She taught vocational home economics in high schools in Nashua and Mt. Ayr, Iowa and Rock Falls, Illinois. 

While pursuing her masters degree at Iowa State she met Russell BreDahl. They were married on August 30, 1970 at Campus Baptist Church in Ames, Iowa. They established their first home at Fort Dodge, Iowa where Russell was employed by Iowa State University serving as a livestock production specialist. In 1971 Sue traveled with Russ to Lexington, Kentucky where Russ was employed by the University of Kentucky and served as beef cattle production specialist.

In 1980 Sue moved with Russ to Missouri to operate a farm near Skidmore. Sue was a women farmer when farming wasn’t cool. She was the principal operator of the farm for 19 years after Russ took a job with ISU extension and continuing until his retirement in 2005.

Sue is survived by her husband Russell of the home; two children, Laura Lee (Brian) Martens, Wausau, Wisconsin and Lane Christian BreDahl, Bloomington Minnesota; brothers-in-law, Clark (Linda) BreDahl Greenfield, Iowa and Howard Hall, Quarryville, Pennsylvania and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Romaine Henry and sister Betty Henry.

Services 11am Monday, August 12th at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Iowa. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, August 11th at Price Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences can be made to her family at www.pricefuenralhomemaryville.com

Brown, Irene M. - Irene Brown, 94, Maryville, Missouri died on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville.

Irene was born July 29, 1925, near Pickering, Missouri, to Earl L. and Annie C. (Towler) Mumford.

Irene was a retired teacher. Mrs Brown held a B.S. degree from NWMSU and a M.A. degree form University of Northern Iowa.

Preceding her in death were her parents, a grandson, Clayton Myers, four sisters, Merle Mumford, Ruth Mumford, Naomi Mumford and Martha Goodspeed, and two brothers Elmer Mumford and Theodore Mumford,

Surviving are daughters, Janet Myers, Duncan, Oklahoma, and Marcia (Mike) Jordan, Maryville. Also surviving are four grandchildren Rachel Jordan, College Station,Texas, Patrick Jordan, Maryville, Neely Shields, St. Louis, Missouri and Melanie Myers, Kansas City, Missouri and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Brown requested cremation and no visitation or services. Her ashes will be buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

Memorials can be made to Maryville Public Library or Nodaway County Senior Center, Maryville.

Arrangements: Price Funeral Home, Maryville

Chitwood, Edith G. "Ebie" - Edith G. “Ebie” Chitwood, 82, of Clearmont, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her home.

Edith was born on November 13, 1936 in Haymarket, Virginia to William A. and Ollie S. (Judd) Baker. She graduated from high school in Manassas, Virginia and was a secretary for the Department of Navy. She was a member of the Clearmont Baptist Church and Elmo Christian Church, where she was the church pianist. She was also a member of the Women Aglow.

She married Kenneth R. Chitwood on March 9, 1957 in Manassas, Virginia. He preceded her in death on February 3, 2018. She was also preceded by her parents, one brother, Floyd Baker and a great-great-granddaughter, Chrisley Nicole.

Survivors include her children, Debby (Terry) Major, Texarkana, Texas, Donna (James) Whitaker, Burlington Junction, Missouri, David (Jean) Chitwood, Ravenwood, Missouri, Daniel (Cheryl) Chitwood, Burlington Junction, Missouri and Dennis Chitwood, Burlington Junction, Missouri; sister, Alice Counts, Manassas, Virginia and brother Enoch (Ruth) Baker, Upper Marlboro County, Maryland; twelve grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services 2pm Saturday at the Clearmont Baptist Church, Clearmont, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Friday evening at the church. The family suggests memorials in care of the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Christensen, Donald Allen - Donald Allen Christensen, 38, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at his home.

Donald was born on February 21, 1981 in Maryville, Missouri to Jeffery L. and Linda M. (Porter) Christensen. He graduated from high school in Ames Iowa. Donald was a welder by trade and had worked for Porter Trash Service. Donald was a free spirit, he was a Boy Scout and enjoyed the outdoors, kyaching, riding four wheelers and motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jeffery L. Christensen, grandparents, Edward and Virginia Christensen and Gerald and Doris Porter, and his brother, Jeffery Christensen, Jr.

Survivors include his children, Carter, Zoey, Taylor Christensen and step-daughter, Kloey Dymond; mother Linda Christensen, Maryville, Missouri; sister, Errin (Scott) Wilmes, Liberty, Missouri; brother, Daniel Christensen, Independence, Missouri and two nieces, Bridget Wilmes and Alli (Alex) Lapp.

Memorial Service 6pm Thursday, August 29th at the First Baptist Church, under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family suggests memorials be made in care of the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Harold H. Coffelt, 92, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019, in Maryville.

Harold was born August 29, 1927, in rural Worth County, MO, halfway between Parnell and Ravenwood. He was the fifth of ten children born to Eldon and Minnie Coffelt. When he was two years old the family moved to a farm west of Ravenwood where he grew up.

Harold attended elementary school and high school in Ravenwood. He later enrolled in an electronics correspondence course through a technical school based in Chicago. The home study course taught him how to do wiring, plumbing and other basic skills which proved useful throughout his life.

On November 30, 1946, Harold was united in marriage to Hazel Chapman with whom he shared his life for 67 years. They became the parents of three daughters and one son, all of whom survive. They are Twila Ellis, of St. Joseph, MO, Carol (Gordon) Segal, of South Lyon, MI, Rhoda (Paul) Brady, Lake in the Hills, IL, and Randy (Linda) Coffelt, of Seymour, TN. Other survivors include his sister, Lovella (Paulie) Schmitz, of Kirksville, MO, his brother, Jerry (Esther) Coffelt, of Ravenwood, MO; 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Harold and his family lived in Wisconsin for many years, and during that time they worked together building houses. They built the house from the foundation to the roof. Each family member shared skills which resulted in the construction of eight houses.

Before his retirement, Harold had worked for the Snap-On Tool Co. in Kenosha, WI, for 20 years. He and his wife Hazel returned to Missouri following his retirement.

For 15 years the couple enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona.

They moved into the Homestead, a retirement community in Maryville in June of 2012.

Hazel passed away April 24, 2014. In addition to his wife of 67 years and his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his five brothers; Wayne, Wesley, Willard, Curtis, and Forrest Coffelt, two sisters; Vera Trimble and Verda Myers, and one grandson Jeremy Segal.

Graveside services and burial will be at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, MO.  No formal visitation is planned.

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

Susan Renee Cronk, 51, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 5, 2019, in Maryville.

Susan was born in Maryville on November 9, 1967 to Roger Edward Cronk and Joyce Ann (Allen) Cronk; she lived most all her life in the area.  

She graduated from Greeley Central High School, Greeley, Colorado.  She also had technical education.  Susan was a self-employed author. 

She was a member of the Church of Christ, Maryville; the Missouri Writer’s Guild; and the Nodaway County Historical Society.

Her survivors include her mother, Joyce Cronk, Maryville, her father Roger Cronk, Skidmore, MO; her 5 brothers, Richard (Roxie) Cronk, Maryville, Darrell (Barbara) Cronk, Maryville, Scott (Holly) Cronk, Skidmore, MO, Brion Cronk, Burlington Junction, MO, and Robert (Holly) Cronk, Maryville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Susan has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, MO.  Inurnment will be at a later date in the Weathermon Cemetery, Guilford, MO.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to services Saturday at the Church.

Memorials are suggested to the Nodaway County Historical Society, 110 N. Walnut, Maryville, MO, 64468; or to Camp Quality Northwest Missouri, 1325 Village Dr, St. Joseph, MO 645056

Emery, Alice Marie - Alice Marie Emery, 89, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Alice was born on May 24, 1930 in Barnard, Missouri to Clarence and Susie (Rice) Fannon. She was the co-owner of Herbert Emery Sanitation and Tarpaulin repair business. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

She married Herbert James Emery on December 12, 1967 in Des Moines, Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2016. She was also preceded by her parents, two sisters, Helen Kelly and Norma Poppa and one brother, Clarence “Bud” Fannon.

Survivors include her children, seven daughters, Sheryl (Mike) Meyer, Gaston, Oregon, Kathi (Robert) Boedeker, Maryville, Missouri, Janelle Emery, Maryville, Missouri, Robin (Joe) Farnan, Hopkins, Missouri, Cindy (Bill) Laughlin, Tigard, Oregon, Jaunita Gilbert, Lewiston, Idaho, Roma (Eric) Dawson, Bellevue, Nebraska, three sons, Herbert “Tug” (Brenda) Emery, Pickering, Missouri, Bill (Stacy) Emery, Pickering, Missouri, Jerry (Brenda) Emery, Hopkins, Missouri; sister, Colleen Spriggs, Savannah, Missouri; twenty-nine grandchildren, twenty-nine-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services 1pm Wednesday, August 14th at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Barnard, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, August 13th at the funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to the Maryville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Online condolences to the family can be made at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Dr. George William English, 90, of Maryville, MO, passed away August 14, 2019 in Maryville, Mo.

George was born May 31, 1929 in Braceville, IL.  His parents were Matthew Luke English and Elenore (Allen) English. They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Matthew Luke, he passed away in Peoria, IL, and Richard Allen English, he passed in Normal, IL.

George graduated from Gardner-South Wilmington High School, Gardner, IL.

As a young man he worked in the family owned soft drink bottling plant.

George served his country in the United States Army. He was stationed during his service time in Salzburg, Austria.

In 1951 George earned his Bachelor of Science in Education, from Illinois State Normal University. In 1957 he earned his Master’s in Education from Illinois State Normal University.

In Carbondale, IL at Antioch Baptist Church, George was married to Juanita Jane (Troutman). Their wedding was held September 5, 1959.  They were married for nearly 60 years. Juanita survives of the home.

In 1962 George earned a Doctor of Philosophy from Southern Illinois University.

Dr. English served as Vice President of Academic Affairs, and professor of Political Science, at Northwest Missouri State University, from 1977 until his retirement in 1995.

Dr. English was very involved with Maryville city affairs and served for many years on the Maryville City Council. He also served on the board of directors for the Maryville Public Library, the board of directors at the Northwest Credit Union, and the board of the Nodaway County Ministry Center.

George and Juanita were the parents of daughter Sandra Jane White who passed away in 2012, and their son, Edward Walter English who survives. Other survivors included his three granddaughters Sarah, Claire, and Grace White.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home in Maryville. The visitation time will be from 6-8:00 PM.

Funeral services will be conducted at the First Baptist Church in Maryville. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, August 17, 2019.  The Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested a contribution to the George English Scholarship at Northwest Missouri State University. Checks can be made payable to Northwest Foundation-George English.

Neva Lucille (Ware) Everett, 86, of Barnard, MO, passed away unexpectedly at the Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO, on July 17, 2019.

Neva was born on October 16, 1932, at her home near Barnard, MO.  Her parents were Orlin and Lois (Davidson) Ware.  They preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her husband Gerald, in 2018; and her brother, Howard Ware.

She was a lifelong resident of the area. She had worked at the telephone company in Maryville, and was the catalog sales manager at Sears in Maryville, and had graduated from Casters Beauty School and had owned and operated her own shop in her home, the 1004 Beauty Box, for many years. 

On May 16, 1956, she was united in marriage to Gerald O. Everett, and he passed away on January 16, 2018. 

She enjoyed going to town every morning with Gerald for coffee. They enjoyed their annual snowmobile trips out west.  She liked to fish, and they traveled on many fishing trips. 

Neva was a bowler and bowled for years on different teams and leagues.  She liked playing games and spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

She was a member and attended the Bethany Christian Church, Barnard, MO.  She was active for years in the community in various clubs and organizations.

Neva is survived by her son, Marlin and wife, Rosalie Everett, Barnard, MO; her sister in law, Vinita Ware, Savannah, MO; 2 grandchildren, Kristen and husband, Bill Russell, Maitland, MO, and Rick and wife, Jennifer Everett, Maitland, MO; 8 great grandchildren, Dasen, Tommy, Madison, Rachael, Dillon, Brenden, Addison, and Braxten; also several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the Bethany Christian Church, Barnard, MO.  The burial will follow in the Bethany Christian Church Cemetery.

Gast, Brandy Lynn Smith - Brandy Lynn Gast, 34, of Burlington Junction, Missouri passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the University of Kansas Hospital.

Brandy was born on September 28, 1984 in Maryville, Missouri to Jubal W. and Mary Sandra (Stanton) Smith. She was a graduate of North Nodaway High School and attended Vatterott College and Hillyard Technical School where she received her Paramedics License.

Brandy was a paramedic with the Nodaway County Ambulance District, Buchanan County EMS, Clarinda Iowa Medical Center, and member of the West Nodaway Fire Department and the West Nodaway Rescue Squad, where she was the Captain. She also helped her husband with their family farm and was a member of the PTO and assisted her children’s baseball teams.

She married Andrew “Andy” S. Gast on July 10, 2004 at the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville. He survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children, Corbin Kane and Kodi Lynn Gast; one sister, Mary (Chris) Townsend, Pickering, Missouri; two brothers, Jordan Smith (Ashley Standiford), Pickering, Missouri and Joshua Smith, Maryville, Missouri; brother-in-law, Kevin (Leah) Gast, Salinas, California; sister-in-law, Jennifer Gast, Overland Park, Kansas; maternal grandmother, Mary Donna Stanton, Maryville, Missouri; paternal grandparents, Charles and Donna Smith, Pickering, Missouri; father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Gail Gast, Burlington Junction, Missouri; Andrews paternal grandparents, Bernard Gast, Burlington Junction, Missouri and Mary Gast, Maryville, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Jessica Farrell, Windsor, Colorado, Lily and Kaden Brown, Overland Park, Kansas and Ezra and Braxton Gast, Salinas, California and aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Stanley Stanton and Andrews maternal grandparents, Willis and Eva Mae Weedin.

Celebration of Life 10am Friday, September 27th at the Laura Street Baptist Church under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Burial Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, September 26th at the Laura Street Baptist Church. The family suggests memorials to the West Nodaway Rescue Squad. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Hansen, Paul Alma Jr - Paul Alma Hansen, Jr., 72, Maryville, Missouri, died Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Boone Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.

Paul was born January 31, 1947, in Maryville, Missouri, to Paul Alma Hansen, Sr. and Donna Velma Peter Hansen. He was a 1965 graduate of Nodaway Holt RVII High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University.

Paul married Marjorie Michau McDonald on May 19, 1973, in Maitland, Missouri. He was a member of the Skidmore United Methodist Church and Elks Lodge 760. A life-long farmer, Paul enjoyed spending time on the farm and at Lake of the Ozarks.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents; father and mother-in-law, Cyrus Miles and Lillian Bohm Townsend McDonald; and brother-in-law Jackie Lee Appleman.

He is survived by his son Justin Hansen, daughter-in-law Jennifer and grandson Van, St. Louis, Missouri; daughter Ashley Reynolds and son-in-law Heath, Columbia, Missouri; sisters Jean Appleman, Skidmore, Missouri, and Sherry Flanary (Paul) of Maryville, Missouri; stepmother Donna Hansen, Hamilton, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 5:00-7:00pm at Price Funeral Home in Maryville.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 at 10:00am at Price Funeral Home with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorials may be made in Paul’s name to Elks Lodge 760 for and agricultural scholarship.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Hartman, James E. "Jim" - James E. “Jim” Hartman 88, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Parkdale Manor in Maryville.

Jim was born on October 15, 1930 to Charles E. and Mildred L. (Armstrong) Hartman in Barnard, Missouri. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1948. Jim was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was active for many years in the Senior Bowling Leagues. He retired from the United States Postal Service in 1990 after 31 years of service at Maryville, St. Joseph and Skidmore. Jim was also a member of the Skidmore Christian Church.

He married Sarah E. Vulgamott on January 23, 1958 in Savannah. She preceded him in death on June 16, 2001. He was also preceded by his parents, two brothers, Robert and John Hartman and two sisters, Marjorie Gryka and Margaret Baker.

Survivors include two sons, Michael (Sue) Hartman, Corralville, Iowa and Kevin (Jill) Hartman, Maryville, Missouri; one daughter, Lisa (Gary) Lutz, Brentwood, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Dana Hartman and Matthew (Sarah) Hartman; two great-grandchildren; sister Doris Neal, Maryville, Missouri; nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services 2pm Wednesday, September 11th at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Mosaic Hospice Maryville Foundation, 2332 South Main, Maryville, Missouri 64468. Military Honors will be provided by the Missouri Funeral Honors Team and the James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Henggeler, Marvin A. - Marvin A. Henggeler, 83, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at the Village Care Center in Maryville.

Marvin was born on August 28, 1936 in Clyde, Missouri to Anthony J. and Inez L. (Lacy) Henggeler. He served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a member of St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, Elks Club #760, Maryville and the Tri-C American Legion Post #464. He was the owner and operator of Marvin’s Installation Service in Maryville. Marvin enjoyed woodworking and playing games with his family.

He married Marlee A. Adwell on September 15, 1960 in Albany, Missouri. She survives of the home. Additional survivors are their children, Dana Taylor, Gladstone, Missouri, Tad (Susan) Henggeler, Maryville, Missouri, Shaun (Karyn) Henggeler, Excelsior Springs, Missouri and Denise (Mitch) Taylor, Villisca, Iowa and one sister, Virginia Hainey, Belton, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Albert and Gerald “Doc” Henggeler and one sister, Adeline Walker.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:30am Tuesday, September 3rd at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home. Mr. Henggeler will be cremated following the funeral mass. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Monday, September 2nd at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville. The family suggests memorials to the St. Gregory’s Catholic Maintenance Fund

Ed was born in Maryville, on May 11, 1948.  His parents were Edward T. and Mildred M. Sommerhalder Klaas.  They preceded him in death.  Ed was also preceded by his brother, Donald Klaas, and his sister Elaine DeWulf.

He lived most all his life in the area; and had graduated from Maryille High School in 1968.  He had taken courses at Missouri Western in St. Joseph, MO.

He proudly served his country in the US Army in Vietnam with Company B with the 8th Infantry Division.  He saw combat and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. 

Ed was a 30-year postal employee and delivered the mail in Maryville for the United States Postal Service.  He liked to fish and to garden.  He was a member and attended St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus, both of Maryville.

On October 23, 1971, Ed was united in marriage to Sally Ann Cox, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville.  She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children, Nathan (Sarah) Klaas, Thornton, CO, Nicholas (Laura) Klaas, Maryville, MO, and Natalie (Jacob) Gray, Parkville, MO; his sisters, Rose Marie Esch,  Arlington, NE, and Barbara (Jim) Beattie, Olathe, KS; 6 grandchildren, Meghan and Andrew Klaas, Jacob and Blake Klaas, and Barrett and Riley Gray; and nieces and nephews.

A prayer service will be at 5:00 PM, on Sunday, September 29, 2019, with visitation to follow until 7:00 PM, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  Cremation will follow the visitation.

Memorial graveside services and burial will be at 10:30 AM, on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, MO.  Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery.

Kordick, Mary Dorothy, Sister - Sr. Mary Dorothy (Frances Anna) Kordick, OSB, 97, died on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Our Lady of Rickenbach in Clyde, Missouri.

Sr. Mary Dorothy was born, October 31, 1921 in Winterset, Iowa. She was the daughter of the late Leo J. A, and Anna (Schreiner) Kordick in Winterset, Iowa.

Sr. Mary Dorothy entered the Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde, July 15, 1945 and was given the name Sr. Mary Dorothy. Her First Profession of Vows was February 15, 1947 and her Final Profession of Vows was February 21, 1952.

She was predeceased by brothers, John R. Kordick, Lawrence Leo Kordick, Joseph P. Kordick and Leo M. Kordick, and sister, Evonne Brimmer.

Surviving are brother Charles B. Kordick, sisters, Theresa O'Roake and Sister Rose Kordick, nieces and nephews and her Monastic Family.

A Wake Service will be held 7 PM Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Convent Chapel, Clyde.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Convent Chapel, Clyde with burial following in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Benedictine Convent of Adoration.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Eulia Jean (Powers) Mares, 71, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at her home.

Eulia was born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 10, 1948. Her parents were Homer L. and Bonnie J. (Smith) Powers, they preceded her in death.

She graduated high school in Gratis, OH. Eulia attended the Countryside Christian Church, and had lived in Maryville for the past 25 years.

Eulia worked for 24 years at the Maryville Hy-Vee store, retiring in 2019. She was a customer service specialist; she had won many awards for her years of service to Hy-Vee.

She was also preceded in death by her niece Stephanie Lynn Brown; and her former husband, Fred Mares. They had remained close friends over the years.

Her survivors include her 2 children, Jeff Yeary, and Lisa (Dustin) Burg, both of Maryville. Her siblings, Mary Hale, Franklin, Ohio, Diane (Stephan) Jones, and Homer (Annette) Powers, both of Gratis, Ohio, and Linda (Chet) Blevins, Centerville, Ohio; 3 grandchildren, who affectionately referred to her as “Bahee”; Kasi (Nathan) Stoner, Maryville, MO, Ambriz (Breanna) Henandez, Columbia, MO, and Cailee Burg, Maryville, MO; 3 great grandchildren, Austin, Blake and Caleb Stoner; and several nieces and nephews. She was also survived by her cat, “Bootsie Kitty”.

Eulia has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Her memorial service will be at 7:00 PM, on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Countryside Christian Church, Maryville, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM, Saturday, just prior to the service at the church.

Miller, Floyd Kenneth - Floyd K. Miller passed on September 25, 2019 at Living Community of St. Joseph. He was born February 2, 1920 on a farm near Norborne to Frank Park and Vivian Mossbarger Miller. Floyd was a graduate of Trenton High School 1937 and University of Missouri 1941. After college he worked for the USDA in Palmyra where he met Doris V. Hagans. They were married June 11, 1943 while he was serving with the US Army Air Corps.
After service during WWII, Mr. Miller worked for USDA in Albany before managing farms in Liberty and Bixby, Ok. Floyd purchased farms in the Graham/Barnard area in 1957. He was active in that community with Graham Lions, Masonic Lodge, Bethany Christian Church as well as several years of service on the Nodaway County Soil Conservation Board. He has resided at Living Community since 2010.
Mr. Miller and his wife traveled actively in retirement including Mexico, Canada and Alaska, and a return to Italy where he had been stationed during WWII.
He was preceded in death by wife, Doris. Surviving are a brother, Frank C. Miller, Germantown, Tn; daughter Mary V. (Don) Fisher, Hot Springs Village, Ar; son James I. (Cathy) Miller, Carlsbad, CA; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A celebration service of Mr. Miller’s life will be held at Bethany Rural Christian Church, 390 Street, Barnard, Mo. On Monday, September 30th at 11am under the care of Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
The family suggests memorials to the Bethany Rural Christian Church. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Pardue, Sally Irene Christian - Sally (Christian) Pardue of Scottsbluff passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2019.
Sally was the first born of a set of twins to Solomon B. IV and Mildred (Thomas) Christian on November 20, 1944 at Maitland, Missouri. She graduated from Maitland High School at the age of 17 and went on to attend Northwest Missouri State College.
On September 27, 1964 she married David D. Pardue in Kansas City, Missouri. She began her working career with Hallmark Cards until they moved to Minnesota in 1965, when she was employed at Gambles-Skogmo from 1965 to 1967. She took a break to raise four children and keep the books for her husband’s business. In 1976 they moved to Casper, Wyoming and in 1979 she began work as the bookkeeper for Montgomery Ward until its closing. In July 1982 she started her career with Northern Utilities, transferring in 1995 to Scottsbluff, Nebraska to run the meter reading system and bring the area up on the AMR system. After 36 years of service and numerous name changes, she retired from Faneuil in July 2018.
Sally’s gift was painting, which she gave away freely to help her friends and those in need transform their homes and furniture into something that would lift their spirits. She also enjoyed working on her own house, traveling to see her family, meeting friends for lunch every month, keeping up with the news, and reading, especially memoirs of interesting people.
Sally is survived by her four children: Jeff (Machelle) Pardue of Atlanta, Georgia, Scott (LorieAnn) Pardue of Aiken, South Carolina, Michelle (Gabe) Cornett of Evergreen, Colorado and Renee Pardue of Scottsbluff; her sister Margaret (C.T.) Elliott of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and her ten grandchildren: Emily, Slade, Sara, Kristian, Kyle, Thomas, Daly, Solomon, Jonah and Audrianna.
She was preceded in death by parents Solomon B. Christian IV and Mildred Christian, twin brother Solomon B Christian V, brother John T Christian and sister Mary (Christian) Beasley.
Funeral Services will be held at the First Christian Church in Scottsbluff on Thursday, August 1st at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Nona Hodder officiating. 
Graveside Services and burial will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at the Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, Missouri under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Memorials may be given to Festival of Hope, P.O. Box 377, Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361. Online condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com or www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com. 
Arrangements by Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Price Funeral Home of Maryville, Missouri.

Bruce D. Parmelee, 80, of Maryville, MO, passed away July 25, 2019 at the Maryville Living Center, with loving family by his side.

Bruce was born May 26, 1939, in Denver, Co. The son of Dorothy Anna (Marsh) Parmelee, and Floyd B. Parmelee. They preceded him in death.

When he was one year old, his family moved to Greeley, Co. He graduated from Greeley Central High School in 1957.

Bruce attended the University of Northern Co., at Greeley. He graduated in May of 1967. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Industrial Arts.

In 1967 he was united in marriage to Donna Hammer in Belton, MO. To this union two children were born: Susan in 1968 and Craig in 1971.

Bruce completed a Master of Science Degree with a major in technical teacher education at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS, graduating in May of 1969. Bruce held a teaching assistantship while attending Pittsburg State University and taught in an area vocational school.

In 1969 Dr. Parmelee accepted a teaching position at Northwest Missouri State University, in Maryville, MO. He taught electricity / electronics until 1992. He was an associate professor in the Department of Technology. In 1992, the Department of Technology was closed. While teaching at Northwest Missouri State University he took a leave of absence to attend the University of Northern Colorado and received a Doctoral of Education degree in Industrial Education

After leaving NWMSU he taught five years for the Des Moines, IA School District at the Central campus. Dr. Parmelee taught a total of 26 years in Industrial education.

Bruce joined the Air Force in 1959 and served in the Air Force until 1963. While in the Air Force, he worked to maintain the electronics systems on the F105 Thunderchief. He was stationed in Spain and then deployed to Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1979 he joined the Army National Guard. He became the survey section chief of the headquarters company of the 1st Battalion of 129th field artillery regiment. He rose to the rank of first sergeant (E8) with the same unit. His military career ended with the Iowa National Guard at Camp Dodge Iowa. At his discharge he received Meritorious Service Medal for service to our country spanning over five decades.

Dr. Parmelee held licenses as a first-class federal communications operator, private- pilot’s licenses, and amateur radio license.

His hobbies included flying, fishing, hunting, rifle club, and Geocaching.

He was a good husband and father and very much enjoyed his family and friends.

Dr. Parmelee had retained his church membership with the Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA.

His survivors included his wife of 52 years, Donna; two children Craig (Denise) Parmelee, of Kalispell, MT, Susan (Frank) Grispino, of Maryville, MO; four grandchildren Gage and Gunnar Grispino and Kira Parmelee and Shayla McMillan; one great granddaughter Madelene; one brother Donn Parmelee, and one niece Wendy, three nephews, Alex, Kyle, Casey Parmelee.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 10:30 AM at Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Military Honors will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.

Payne, Sandra Jo Vance - Sandra Jo Payne 76, of Omaha, Nebraska formerly of the Maryville area passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

Sandra was born on June 20, 1943 in Gentry, Missouri to Joseph J. and Doris F. (Wilson) Vance. She attended Ravenwood High School and attended Omaha College of Health Careers. She was a certified medical assistant with Creighton University Pediatric Clinic. Sandra was a member of the Parnell United Methodist Church and attended Laura Street Baptist Church.

She married Charles F. Payne on September 12, 1961 in Glenwood, Iowa. He preceded her in death on October 10, 2013. She was also preceded by her parents and step-father, Paul Herndon, great-granddaughter, Abigale Payne, sister, Darlene Hagg and one niece and one nephew.

Survivors include two sons, Charles (Lora) Payne and Stephen (Lois) Payne of Omaha, Nebraska; two brothers, Larry Vance, Maryville, Missouri, Gerald (Kathy) Herndon, Holt, Missouri; two sisters, Marsha (David) Wilmes, Maryville, Missouri and Linda (Curt) Jenkins, Ravenwood, Missouri; brother-in-law Gary Hagg, Maryville; eight grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Services 11am Monday, October 21st at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Burial Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday, October 20th at the Price Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Pierson, Cheryl Anita Piveral - Cheryl Anita (Piveral) Pierson, 64, Maryville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri after a courageous battle with cancer.
Cheryl was born January 13, 1955 in Maryville to Robert and Virginia (Collins) Piveral. She graduated from Maryville High School in 1973. She then received her LPN degree and had worked for over 41 years at Maryville Living Center.
She was united in marriage to Eugene Freemont Pierson on February 20, 1987 in Maryville. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2019.
Cheryl and Gene enjoyed visiting Branson, Missouri and they enjoyed camping. She was an exceptional seamstress, quilter and many enjoyed her delicious baked goods. She spent every available moment enjoying her grandchildren, great-grandson and her nieces and nephews. She was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; her father, Robert; a brother, Jesse Piveral; two sisters-in-law, Pam Piveral and Cheryl Piveral; brother-in-law, Pearl Pierson, and two nieces, Brenda Boehm and Sharon (Piveral) Snuffer.
Cheryl is survived by her mother, Virginia, Maryville; two sons, Geno (Debbie) Pierson, Maryville and Jeremy Piveral, Florida; step-son, David (Rhonda) Medley, Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Chris (Tyra) Pierson, Dacota (Melissa Davis) Pierson, Reuben (Heather) Medley and David Medley, Jr.; one great-grandson, Ethan Eugene Pierson; one sister, Lynn (Al) Boehm, Stanberry; three brothers, Robert Piveral, Jr., Arlington, Texas; Richard (Rita) Piveral, Conception Jct. and Mike (Sharon) Piveral, Maryville; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Pierson has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. 
Graveside services and burial will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at White Oak Cemetery, Pickering. The family will receive friends at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville on Sunday, August 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Online condolences can be made to her family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Pierson, E. Margaret "Puddy" - E. Margaret “Puddy” Pierson 88, of Maryville, Missouri formerly of Barnard, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Nodaway Nursing Home in Maryville.

“Puddy” was born on May 28, 1931 in Maryville, Missouri to Ova and Blanche (Rasco) Wohlford. She was a graduate of Horace Mann High School, a homemaker and member of the Barnard United Methodist Church.

She married Warren “Barney” Pierson, Jr. on May 24, 1949 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2007. She was also preceded by one sister, Gladys’ Tommy” Hart and two brothers, Everett “Buster” Wohlford and Ova Lee Wohlford.

Survivors include her son, Martin Pierson, Boise, Idaho and two grandchildren, Jennifer Rocha, Laramie, Wyoming and John Pierson, Thornton, Colorado and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services and burial 11am Saturday, August 17th at the Barnard American Legion Cemetery, Barnard, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, August 16th at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Pierson, Geraldine Kempf - Geraldine Pierson, 85 of Maryville, Missouri died on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Born July 7, 1934 in Maryville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late John and Bethie (Harris) Kempf. She married Alva O. Pierson October 25, 1953 in Maryville, who survives. They have resided at Nodaway Nursing Home for the past year.

She was a graduate of Class of 1952, Burlington Junction, MO High School and was retired from food service, northwwest Missouri State University.

She was preceded in death by eleven siblings.

Surviving are son Gary Wayne Pierson, St. Joseph, MO, daughters, Vickie (Jim) Colvin Maryville, Barbara Ann Vinzant , Maryville, and Pamela Kay Pierson Maryville, four grandchildrend and 8 great-grandchildren.

A graveside services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville No formal visitation is scheduled.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

William Dean “Bill” Porter, 68, of Elmo, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 9, 2019, in Maryville, MO.

Bill was born in Maryville on November 19, 1950.  His parents were Gerald Dean and Doris Marie (Stiens) Porter.  They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by an infant son, Chadrick Dean Porter, his grandson, Corbin Andrew Wiederholt, in 2015, and his brother in law, Jeffrey Christensen.

Bill lived most all his life in the area.  He graduated from Northeast Nodaway High School in Ravenwood.  He worked over 24 years at Laclede Chain Manufacturing in Maryville.  He also worked many years at the Younger Auction Co, helping with setting up and working auctions throughout the Midwest. 

He liked horses and motorcycles and was an outdoorsman.  He hunted, fished, was a country boy and had a country boy’s heart. He was a diehard Ford man.

He is survived by 3 children, Alexis Wiederholt, Rutland, ND, PJ Dean Porter, Maitland, MO, and Cody Cline, Nebraska City, NE; his 9 siblings, Carolyn Ann (Richard) Holtman, Conception Junction, MO, Geraldine Sue (Michael) Burch, Ravenwood, MO, Mary Kathleen (Gerald) Bradshaw, Maryville, MO, Sandra Louise (Steven) Schieber, Omaha, NE, Kenneth Orlando (Tammy) Porter, Braddyville, MO, Linda Marie Christensen, Maryville, MO, Randal Joseph (Rhonda) Porter, Maryville, MO, Gerald Fredrick (Cheryl) Porter, Conception Junction, MO, and Dennis Wayne (Mika) Porter, Maryville, MO; 4 grandchildren, Tucker William, Braxton James, Gauge Liam and Brenna Lee Wiederholt; and numerous nieces and nephews.    

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 AM, Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, also of Maryville

Harold Lee Poynter, 99, a wonderful and loving husband and father, and a longtime resident of Maryville, Missouri, died on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Parkdale Manor, Maryville, MO

Harold Lee Jr. was born on June 20th, 1920, in Cameron, Missouri, to Harold Lee (Senior) and Dorothy Virginia Wright Poynter. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1938, and William Jewel College in 1942. Harold served as a civilian and enlisted instructor (Captain) in the Army Air Corp, serving his country following graduation from William Jewel, and at the end of World War II, he began school at Northern Illinois College of Optometry where he graduated in 1948

He is survived by his eldest son H.L. Poynter, III and wife Marty and their daughters Beth Klassen, Cathy (Greg) Brown and Cristen (Jeff) Brenner, his middle son Paul Richard Poynter and wife Amabel and their daughters Shanna (Jeff) Derring and Shelley (Mark) Simoes, and his youngest son Phillip Mark Poynter and wife Deena and sons Jeremy (Wendy) Poynter, Jonathan (Pheonna) Poynter, Adam (Corinne) Knorr and daughter Charisse Craine. Collectively there are 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grand-children.

He was preceded in death by his wife Irma Lee (Dunn) Poynter, parents Harold Lee and Dorothy Virginia Wright Poynter.

During his Cameron school years, he and Irma Lee were sweethearts from 4th grade. Harold Lee Jr. served his senior year class president and as president of his fraternity at William Jewell College. Harold Lee Jr. and Irma Lee were married on January 26th, 1944, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Following graduation from Northern Illinois College of Optometry, Harold Lee Jr., Irma Lee, and son H.L. III moved from Chicago, Illinois, to begin an Optometric Practice and family life in Maryville, Missouri.

Harold Lee Jr. was a member of the Maryville Junior Chamber of Commerce, the American Optometric Association, the Missouri Optometric Association (president 1957-58), the Missouri Optometry Board from 1971-1975 (president 1972), the Northwest Missouri State College Board of Regents in 1981 to 1985, a charter member of the Maryville Lions Club (president), a member of the First Christian Church since 1948 (board president and building campaign chairman). He was an Eagle Scout, an Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster of Troop 75 and was a Sachem in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He received the OTOE District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver Award from the Pony Express Council.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the First Christian Church, Maryville, Missouri. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time.

Graveside services will be at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, north of Maryville, Missouri, following the funeral service.

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

Race, Harley Leland - On Thursday, August 1, 2019, Harley Leland Race passed away at the age of 76. Harley was born on April 11, 1943 to Jay and Mary (Stevens) Race. Harley’s storied past as a professional wrestler achieved him notoriety and fame to a degree that is comparable to none. Wrestling all over the world and capturing many championships along the way, he became recognized as the Greatest Wrestler on God’s Green Earth and is still regarded today as the best ever. 

After retiring from in-ring competition, Harley then opened a professional wrestling academy that has taught hundreds of students from all over the world, many of them achieving success in the industry he loved. His success continued as he was entered into many wrestling Hall of Fame’s including WWE, WCW, NWA, Missouri Sports, and more. 

Harley Race loved travelling and meeting his fans, but also enjoyed spending time at home and grilling on his bar-b-que grill with family and friends. He was passionate about teaching his students at his Academy to ensure his legacy will always continue. 

Harley was preceded in death by his father, Jay, his mother, Mary, his first and second wife Vivian and Beverly Ann (B.J.) respectively, and his brother Tom. He is survived by his four sisters - Nadine (alongside husband Calvin), Marilyn, Carolyn, and Linda, his significant other Rosemarie, his children, and all of his “kids” (wrestlers). 

Visitation and funeral services will be privately-held for family and close friends under the care of Price Funeral Home in Maryville, Missouri.

A public memorial service will be held at his wrestling academy/arena in Troy, Missouri on Sunday, August 11th starting at 3 PM. Family, friends, and fans can attend the memorial. 

Harley Race will be loved by many and respected by all. Long live the King of Professional Wrestling. 

Online condolences can be made to his family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Riley, Aaron L. - Hopkins, Missouri - Aaron Lane Riley, 46, of Hopkins, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2019 at his home.

Aaron was born on December 11, 1972 in Maryville, Missouri to Maurice and Donna (Kreps) Riley. He was a 1991 graduate of North Nodaway High School. He was a machinist with C & M Machine and member of Xenia Lodge #50 AF & AM and the Sheridan Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Renee Willey and a nephew, Phillip William Landess.

Survivors include his daughter, Maggie Mae Riley, Omaha, Nebraska; his parents, Maurice and Donna Riley, Hopkins, Missouri; sister, Jennifer Torres, Hopkins, Missouri; three nieces, two nephews, six great-nephews and one great-niece.

Memorial Service 2pm Wednesday, October 9th at the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church, Hopkins, Missouri. Mr. Riley has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Robert D. Severson, 82, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at the Maryville Living Center, Maryville.

Robert was born on August 21, 1936, in McCallsburg, IA.  His parents were Roy L. and Emma (Caltvedt) Severson, they preceded him in death.  He graduated from Earlham, IA, high school.

He moved to Maryville in 1955 to attend college and graduated from Northwest Missouri State College in 1959 with a BS in Education.  He remained a constant supporter of Northwest Missouri State until his death.

On September 12, 1959, he was united in marriage to ZoAnn Holt; she passed away on February 24, 2017.

Robert was the owner/operator of the Maryville Shoe Store until 1985.  From 1980 on, he was the owner/operator of S&S Properties in Maryville.

His memberships included the First Christian Church, Maryville Host Lions Club, he was a mason with the Nodaway Lodge #470, AF&AM, the York Rite Masons, the Moila Temple Shrine, and the Jesters Club, of St. Joseph, MO.  Former member of the Maryville Country Club, Northwest Booster Club, and member and past president in 1962 of the Maryville Jaycees.

Robert was also preceded in death by his daughter, Shawna Zech, in November 2003.

His survivors include his daughter, Stacy Madhu, St. Pete Beach, FL; son in law, Mike (Lori) Zech, Maryville, MO; 5 grandchildren, Andrew Madhu and Alex Madhu, Dan (Chelsie) Zech, Erin (Jeremy) Nally, and Laura and (Shawn) Graybill; 2 sisters, Marcie (Dave) Rettenmaier, Kansas City, MO, and Mari Beth McRoberts, Altoona, IA; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the First Christian Church, Maryville.  Cremation will follow the service.  The burial will be later at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Friday, August 23, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Seipel, Earl Edward - Earl Edward Seipel, 94, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.

Earl was born on June 24, 1925 in Maryville, Missouri to Albert and Genevieve “Jenny” (Sturm) Seipel. He was a member of St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the NFO. Earl was a lifetime farmer and a custodian for Bank Midwest for over 20 years and he enjoyed woodworking.

He married Agatha Caroline “Ace” Wiederholt on May 1, 1947 at the Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri. She preceded him in death on November 3, 1997. He was also preceded by his parents, two sisters, Clara Louise Wilmes and Gertrude Zech, brother, Raymond Seipel, son, Larry Joseph Seipel, son-in-law, Phil Townsend and a granddaughter, Michele Seipel.

Survivors include his children, Gene (Barbara) Seipel, Paynesville, Minnesota, Barbara (Tom) Bein, St. Joseph, Missouri, JoAnn Townsend, Maryville, Missouri, Don (Linda) Seipel, Maryville, Missouri and Bill (Cathy) Seipel, Forney, Texas; thirteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

The Legacy he leaves shines brightly through his sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and through the way each may choose to carry the best part of Earl with us every day.

Mass of Christian Burial 11am Tuesday, August 27th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville. The family will receive friends from 5:30pm to 8:00pm Monday, August 26th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church with the Rosary at 6pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Gregory’s Catholic School. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Simmerman, Emerita Wiederholt - Agnes Emerita Simmerman, 89, of Maryville, Missouri formerly of Conception Jct. Missouri passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Maryville Living Center.

Emerita was born on October 26, 1929 in Maryville to the late Aloysius and Anna Elizabeth, (Durbin) Wiederholt. She was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School and member of St. Columba Catholic Church. Emerita was a homemaker and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and enjoyed her cats.

She married Cecil Ray Simmerman May 10, 1949 at the Basilica in the Abbey, Conception, Missouri. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2015.

Surviving include her children, Richard (Sheila) Simmerman, Stanberry, Missouri, Robert (Beth) Simmerman, Conception Junction, Missouri, Dennis (Angie) Simmerman, Guilford, Missouri, Joyce (Bob) Stiens, Ravenwood, Missouri and Karen (Dennis) Kemper, Lawrenceville, Georgia; brother Martin Wiederholt, Kansas City, Missouri and sister, Alicia Justice, St. Joseph, Missouri; eighteen grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial 11am Monday, October 28, 2019 at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct, Missouri with burial following at St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Missouri.

Rosary 5pm Sunday, October 27th at St. Columba Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary

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Spire, Mary Alice Carroll - Mary Alice Spire of Mayville passed away Tuesday September 10, 2019 at Parkdale Manor Nursing home in Maryville, Missouri.
Mary was born July 6, 1926 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was the daughter of Arthur Carroll, Jr. and Mary (Cummins) Carroll. In 1932 family moved to a farm in the Skidmore/Maitland area. Mary graduated from high school in Maitland.
On June 2, 1962; she married Delbert Spire in Maryville. Delbert and Mary settled on a farm west of Maryville. Mary was a member of the St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Maryville. She was active in St. Gerard’s Circle and was a member of the St. Gregory’s Ladies Alter Society.
Preceding Mary in death were her parents, brother Francis and sister Catherine.
She is survived by Delbert of the home, son Wayne (Mary), Maryville. She had two granddaughters, Kelsey Spire of Shawnee, Kansas and Jordan Spire from Maryville.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11:30am Monday, September 16th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home. Rosary 10:30am Monday at the church followed by the family receiving friends until 11:30. A private family burial will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the St. Gregory’s Catholic School or AseraCare Hospice

Dorothy E. Stiens, 88, of Kansas City, MO, and formerly of Skidmore, MO, passed from this life on Monday, August 26, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Kansas City.

Dorothy was born in Maitland, MO, on May 16, 1931.  Her parents were Elmer Vincent and Rilla Winifred (Hall) Luther, they preceded her in death.

Dorothy graduated from Maitland High School in 1949.  The family moved to Maryville in her late teens, and later to the west edge of Maryville, then to the family farm east of Skidmore, MO.

She was of the Methodist faith, and a member of the CBC, in Skidmore.  Dorothy liked to cook and bake and decorate wedding cakes.  She also like to watch birds.

She married Robert Leo Stiens on November 10, 1953, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Maryville.  He passed away in 2011.  She was also preceded by her grandson, Eli Stiens in 2008, and by her brother, Eugene Luther, and sister, Helen Finkle.

Her survivors include her 5 children, Stephen (Susan) Stiens, Skidmore, MO, Greg Stiens, Maryville, MO, Teresa Schneider, Kansas City, MO, Loretta Stiens, Independence, MO, and Kara (Michael) Garlick, Kansas City, MO; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The burial will follow in the Maitland Cemetery, Maitland, MO

Stiens, James R. "Jim" - James R. “Jim” Stiens, 93, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at his home.
Jim was born on April 5, 1926 in Maryville, Missouri to William Casper “Bill” and Anna Marie (Lehmer) Stiens. He was a graduate 1944 of Horace Mann High School and served in the United States Navy. Jim was a farmer and member of St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge, 27 year committeeman at the Farm Service Agency and 15 year secretary of MFA.
He married Della Mae Adwell on September 22, 1949. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children, Robert (Joyce) Stiens, Ravenwood, Missouri, Janet (Tim) Degase, Maryville, Missouri, Gary (Brenda) Stiens, Maryville, Missouri, Mark Stiens, Maryville, Missouri, Joan (Vince) Wilmes, Ravenwood, Missouri and Kevin (Sonja) Stiens, Maryville, Missouri; sister, Dorothy Miller, Maryville, Missouri; twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, William, Richard and John Stiens and two sisters, Doris Porter and Mary Tobin and a great-grandson, Deryk Degase.
Mass of Christian Burial 11am Friday, August 30th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryville. Rosary 5:30pm Thursday, August 29th at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The family suggests memorials to St. Gregory’s Catholic School or Mosaic Hospice. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Taylor, Diana Lynn - Diana Lynn Taylor, 63, of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Nodaway Nursing Home in Maryville.

Diana was born September 17, 1955 to Glen William Rankin and Virgina (Knapp) Sheets in Fairfax, Missouri. 

Diana was a graduate of the Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri and received her Bachelor's degree in Library Science and a minor in History from Northwest Missouri State University. She was a homemaker and member of St. Gregory's Barbarigo Catholic Church. Diana was active with Girl Scouts.

She married David Taylor on December 31, 1976 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Maryville. He survives of the home.

Additional survivors include three daughters, Sarah (Elliott) Jennings, Independence, Missouri, Leah (Jeff) Hendricks, Reno, Nevada and Julia Taylor, Austin, Texas; brother, Roger (Carol) Sheets, Pagosa Springs, Colorado and two grandchildren Rachel and Daniel Jennings.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Kelvin Sheets and sister, Lora Lee Sheets.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 3:30pm Friday, July 26th at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Taylor has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Todd, Dennis Wayne - Dennis Wayne Todd, 82, of Maryville, Missouri went to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 22, 2019. He passed peacefully at home with his family and his favorite dog.

Dennis was born on December 21, 1936 in Mitchell, Indiana to Owen and Adah (Brewer) Todd. He was a Baptist who went to several tent revivals and was saved and baptized by American Evangelist, Billy Graham.

As a teen, Dennis worked for two summers with Barnum and Bailey Circus taking care of the animals and working in the kitchen. Dennis loved travelling and the outdoors, including water sports like skiing, boating and snorkeling. Dennis graduated from Salem High School and received his associate degree at Evansville Business College.

As a young adult, Dennis applied for a position with the Pinkerton Detective Agency and was offered employment, but his Mother was concerned for his safety and so he opted to pursue another business opportunity. However, he remained a big fan of law enforcement and was a member of the Texas Fraternal Order of Police until 1976 and the Kansas Fraternal Order of Police until 1980.

Dennis was a manager with S.S. Kresge/K-Mart for 27 years. He held a license in real estate and retired from the Missouri Department of Corrections as a Store Keeper II. Dennis was a former member of the Maryville Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. He helped develop the Winter Wonderland Park, now known as Christmas Park.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathy Rawlings Todd. The two married in Evansville, Indiana on August 10, 1963. Additional survivors include their children, Kimberly Todd, Maryville, Missouri, Allison Todd-Martin, Dallas, Texas and Kevin Wayne Todd, South Hill, Virginia; Gregory Todd, son; six grandchildren; one brother, Danny Miller, Indianapolis, Indiana and four nieces and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Kenneth and Don Todd) and Kimn Todd, son.

Dennis was related to James Todd Editor-in-Chief of the Maryville Democrat. James was one of the ringleaders responsible for helping get the State Education Selection Committee from Savannah to Maryville, so Maryville could be considered for the State Normal School. Due to his actions, the state officials decided to make Maryville instead of Savannah the site of the State Normal School (now Northwest Missouri State University). Following in his relative’s education-minded footsteps, Dennis would donate several computers in 1986 to support Jon Todd Rickman’s vision of turning Northwest into the nation’s first Electronic Campus.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held under the care of Price Funeral Home at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association or the Northwest Foundation. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneral homemaryville.com 

Wallace, Ralph Leroy - Ralph Leroy Wallace, 84, Burlington Junction, MO, died Monday, July 15, 2019, at Nodaway Nursing Home in Maryville, MO. He was born January 9, 1935 to Ora Lee and Dorothy Helen Emery Wallace Snowden.

On August 17, 1969, Ralph married Louise Argo in Maryville.

Ralph was a retired Maintenance Manager for Uniroyal-Michelin

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Micki Jones, brother Edward Wallace, and sisters Velma Royalty, Dora Jean Henry, Selma Kay Christiansen and step-dad Drexel Snowden.

He is survived by his wife: Louise Wallace of their home, their children Linda (Bill) Young, Pickering, MO, Marvin (Bev) Wallace, Lee's Summit, MO. Kathy Burns, Maryville, MO, Terry (Jamie) Harding, Albany, MO, Ralph (Machelle) Wallace, Savannah, MO, Rex (Tracey) Wallace, Maryville,Troy (Christi) Wallace, League City, TX, Stepson Danny Reynolds, Arkoe, MO, 19 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Wallace has been cremated under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.

Memorial Services and Celebration of Life will be 1:00 pm Friday, July 19, 2019 at Price Funeral Home Chapel, with a visitation preceding from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Burial is in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

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Sydney Francis Weybrew, Jr., 75, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on September 12, 2019, at his home in Maryville.

Syd was born in Brentwood, MO, on October 6, 1943, to Sydney Francis and Mildred Burgess Weybrew, Sr.  They preceded him in death

Syd graduated from the University of Missouri and was an attorney with a private practice in Maryville.  He was formerly the Prosecuting Attorney in Daviess and Holt Counties in Missouri. 

Syd loved to sail and would sail up and down the east coast.  He also loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He was a card-carrying member of the ACLU. 

His survivors include his son, Syd and wife Barbara Weybrew, of Maryville; his sister Sybil and husband Richard Carlson; 2 grandchildren, Ashely Weybrew, and Brendan Weybrew, both of Maryville; 2 step grandchildren, Kate (Dave) Minor, Kirksville, MO, and Tyler (Kristin) Grooms, Trenton, MO; 5 great grandchildren, Maddison and Mayryssa Weybrew, Morgan and Taylor Orndoroff, and Lila Grooms; and Cathy Weybrew, of the home in Maryville.

Mr. Weybrew has been cremated.  His memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  No formal visitation is planned