Eddie J. Harley Eddie J. Harley, age 61, of Gravois Mills, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008, at his home. He was born May 4, 1946, in Corning, Arkansas, the son of Edgar F. and Leopha McKinney Harley. He was united in marriage with Jackie Stone on February 14, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Eddie worked for Ameren as a maintenance supervisor until his retirement after 31 years. He was enjoying his retirement, ranching. He was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife Jackie of the home; two daughters, Amber Michele Russell of Beaumont, Texas and Kaytie Jo Harley of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren, Joey and Olivia Russell and Taylor Harvey; his mother, Leopha Harley of the home; one sister, Jean H. Harper of Selah, Washington; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Bishop Evan Connell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to S.T.A.F.F. in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. Jerry C. Bradford Jerry C. Bradford, age 69, of Versailles, passed away Friday evening, January 25, 2008 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles after battling lung cancer. He was born April 27, 1938 at Fayetteville, West Virginia, the son of Francis and Celeste Neal Bradford. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, coached and was very active with Little League Baseball, Little League Soccer, and the Cub Scouts. He loved gardening, working with wood, and helping others. He is survived by his wife, Billie Ellen Bradford, of the home; his children, William Ross Bradford of Kansas City, MO, Vicky Lee Parsons and husband Kevin, of Atlanta, GA, Angela Ritter of Ozark, MO, Troy Bowline and wife Jana, of Ozark, MO, and Gayle Blecher of Buffalo, MO; one brother, Doug Bradford and wife Marcella, of Summersville, WV; eleven grandchildren, Travis Stewart, Jessica Andrews and husband Jimmy, Joshua Little, Holly Donaldson and husband Dustin, Sarah Pruitt and husband Clint, Cody Peitz, Lauren Bowline, Callie Bowline, Jason Bradford, Mandy Bradford, and Amber Ness; twelve great-grandchildren, Parker, Payton and Brady Donaldson, Clayton Pruitt, Jordan McKensie Little, Alexis Ness, Tanner and Emma Stewart, Gage Bradford, and Kylie, Kayla and Carlye, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Wayne Bradford. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 28, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Dr. Todd Forman officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Jerry Bradford Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Brenda K. Woolery Brenda K. Woolery, age 52, of Fortuna, passed away Friday afternoon, January 18, 2008 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. She was born January 25, 1955 at Fortuna, Missouri, the daughter of Elza N. and Mildred Marie Meyer Fisher. She worked for Nordyne Corporation in Tipton, and was a member of the Fortuna United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Walter L. Woolery of the home; one son, Tyler Edwards of Springfield, MO; her mother, Mildred Fisher of Fortuna; two brothers, Jim Fisher and Gary Fisher, both of Fortuna, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Elza Fisher, and one brother Robert Dale Fisher. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, at the Fortuna United Methodist Church, with Rev. Robert Bullock officiating. Interment will be in the Glensted Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brenda Woolery Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Janetta Faye Silvey Shackelford Drace Janetta Faye Silvey Shackelford Drace, age 89, of Versailles, passed away Friday, January 18, 2008, at Capital Region Medical Center. She was born April 29, 1918, in Versailles, the daughter of the late Albert E. and Lula Kinney Silvey. She was united in marriage on December 23, 1936, with Orel Shackelford who preceded her in death on May 10, 1985. On June 7, 1986, she was united in marriage with Gene Drace who preceded her in death on October 4, 1996. Faye worked as a machine operator for Primo Pants and Lamy’s. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church where she was active in the Women’s Ministries. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, gardening, and especially being with her family. She is survived by one son, Dale Shackelford and wife Pat of Versailles; four daughters, Ellen Elsea and husband Buddy of Stover, Darlene Patterson and husband Larry of Sedalia, and Willa Stafford and husband Floyd, and Patty Forrest and husband Ray both of Versailles; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Phineas Silvey of Versailles; two sisters, Lois Holst and Gertrude Bias both of Versailles; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ina Mae Shackelford; one sister, Melva Wood; two half brothers, Bennie and Henry Ritchie; and one half sister, Gracie Campbell. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, at the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles with Reverend Roy Bennett and Pastor Gary Petty officiating. Interment will be in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Carl Vinson Ashby Jr. Carl Vinson Ashby Jr., age 48, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday evening, January 16, 2008 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born March 22, 1959 in Kansas City, Kansas, son of Carl Vinson Sr. and Phyllis Jeffries Ashby. Carl worked as an automobile body repairman at Hainen Ford in Tipton for about 12 years, and later as a self-employed auto body repairman. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Ashby of the home; two sons, Jason Ashby and wife Hazel of Gravois Mills, and Colten Jones of the home; three daughters, Jessica Shubert and husband Brad of Colorado Springs, CO, Erica Ashby of Stover, and Ti-ara Jones and friend Kenny Carpenter of Stover; his mother, Phyllis Ashby of Kansas City, KS; one sister, Debra Ashby-Sweet of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Destiny, Trista, James, Skyler, and Natalie, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Vinson Ashby Sr. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Glensted Cemetery near Versailles. Casketbearers will be Brad Shubert, Jason Ashby, Colten Jones, Brandy Sweet, Wes Coleman, and Lee Knot. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carl Ashby Memorial Fund or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. William M. “Bill” Garber William M. “Bill” Garber, age 78, of Kansas City, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. He was born July 15, 1929 near Versailles, MO, a son of Edwin R. and Elizabeth Diener Garber. He was united in marriage on August 31, 1957 in Versailles with Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Barbour. Bill was as a mechanic for Trans World Airlines for several years prior to his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the International Brotherhood Machinist and the Aerospace Workers Local 142. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and member of Park Hill Christian Church in Parkville. He is survived by his wife Kathy of the home; one son, Billy B. Garber and wife Sandra, of Kansas City, MO; one daughter, Rebecca D. Imokhome and husband Dan, of Kansas City, KS; four grandchildren, Deb, Kemi, Lola, and Wole Imokhome; five brothers, Raymond Garber and wife Susanna, of Versailles, Robert Garber and wife Martha, of Watha, N.C., Dennis Garber and wife Marvelene of Tipton, Edwin Garber (Jr.) and wife Nadine, of Tipton, and Homer Garber and wife Twila, of Versailles; five sisters, Ina Mae McCormick and husband George, of North Ireland, UK, Lena Alexander and husband Dick, of Promise City, IA, Velma Reiss and husband Robert, of Osage City, KS, Mary Gehman and husband Dan, of Lewistown, MT, and Rosella Fulks of Latham, numerous nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Norman Garber, and two sisters, Violet Garber and Pauline Wulff. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery near Versailles. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Jack Robert Long Jack Robert Long, age 74, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Laurie Care Center. He was born April 12, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Joe Jack and Anna Gast Long. Jack graduated from De La Salle High School, and then went into the United States Marine Corp. He worked for General Motors and retired after 30 years of service. He retired to the Lake and sold real estate. Jack loved the Lake and had many friends there. He also loved his pets, Blackie, Banjo, Star, Kiki, and Ms. Piggy. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Julie of the home; five children; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Joann Miller of Kansas City, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Long. There are no memorial services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. Oscar “O.L.” McGinnis Oscar “O.L.” McGinnis, age 74, of Barnett, passed away Monday, January 7, 2008, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia. He was born July 30, 1933, in Versailles, the son of the late David N. and Rozella Walters McGinnis. He was united in marriage on January 30, 1951, in Barnett, Missouri, with Edna E. Shockley. O.L. retired in February of 1997, after 21 years of service from Fasco Industries in Eldon. He attended the Family Worship Center in Versailles and also attended the New Life Assembly of God Church in Barnett. He is survived by his wife, Edna of the home; one son, Michael McGinnis of Mooresville, Indiana; three daughters, Deborah Silvey and Patricia McGinnis both of Barnett, and Rose Utter of Raytown, Missouri; two foster children, Gloria Zeller and Bill Demore both of North Kansas City, Missouri; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth McGinnis of Gravois Mills; one sister, Melva Vogt of Versailles; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kenny McGinnis; six brothers, and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2008, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastors Danny Owsley and Ron Hess officiating. Interment will be held in the Hopewell Cemetery in Barnett. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 10, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mary “Mickey” Ellen Tynan Mary “Mickey” Ellen Tynan, age, 72, of Camdenton, MO, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born August 21, 1935 in Valentine, Nebraska. Mickey worked for the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha as a computer operator. She was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Camdenton. Mickey is survived by many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Camdenton with Monsignor Raphael Keyes officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. (573) 374-7688 Rose F. Isernhagen Rose F. Isernhagen, age 96, of Laurie, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Laurie Care Center. She was born February 15, 1911 in Deshler, Nebraska, the daughter of William and Anna Trippel Darnauer. On May 28, 1939 she was united in marriage to Walter Isernhagen in Goodland, Kansas. They lived and farmed west of Goodland for 54 years until Walter passed away on the 22nd of October in 1993. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland, Kansas. In 2000 she moved to the Laurie Knoll in Laurie, Missouri to be closer to her family and later became a member of Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. She is survived by one son, Roland Isernhagen and wife Connie, of Overland Park, Kansas; one daughter, Joyce Wanamaker and husband Chuck, of Gravois Mills, Missouri; one sister, Helen Polk, of Lindsborg, Kansas; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Fred Darnauer, and three sisters, Frieda Calhoun, Bertha Fixsen, and Ann Ochsner. A celebration of life memorial service will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Kent Memorial Lutheran Church with Pastor Dave Beese officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the church. A second celebration of life memorial service will be at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland, Kansas with Pastor Charlotte Strecker-Baseler officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Goodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kent Memorial Lutheran Church of Sunrise Beach or Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Goodland, Kansas. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. (573) 374-7688 Norman Donald “Norm” Holland Norman Donald “Norm” Holland, 90, of Barnett, MO, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 with his family at his side at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, MO. He was born near Elkhart, Iowa on March 22, 1917, the youngest child of Anthony Wayne Holland, Jr. and Zoa Melvet (Stakey). In 1938 Norm started as a stock clerk with Addressograph-Muiltigraph Corp in Des Moines, IA. On December 22, 1940 he married Mildred E. Bane on Bondurant, IA. He joined the Army in 1943 and served in England during WWII. After his discharge, he returned to A.M. and became a salesman and then a Branch Manager in Des Moines, IA, Davenport, IA, and Kansas City, MO. From 1966-1969 he assumed the post of Managing Director of A.M. in South Africa. He was promoted in 1969 to President and Managing Director in Canada. In 1974 Norm became V.P. of Service & Field Administration in the Cleveland, OH home office. In 1976 he returned to Kansas City and retired from A.M. March 1979. He was a Shriner and Rotarian. Norm and Mid had a home built in 1976 on the Indian Creek Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, Barnett, MO. Norman became a Realtor there and served as President of the Rolling Hills Country Club. Norman was a leader in the building of the Golden Beach Community Center and the volunteer fire department where he served as Chief. He was instrumental in the road paving project of W-3. He also was a member of SCORE and was active in many other service organizations serving as a mentor. He was a member for over 30 years of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles and served as a Elder. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Mildred Holland of the home; daughter and son-in-law Dianne and Frank Lovan, Barnett, MO; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Bill Herrman, Overland Park, KS; four grandchildren, Wendy Cline and husband Bruce of Shawnee, KS, Renee Strotkamp and husband Kevin of Kechi, KS, Emily Connelly and husband Steven of Olathe, KS, and Jennifer Herrman of Kansas City, MO; four great-grandchildren, Jordan and Holland Cline of Shawnee, KS, and Hannah and Isaac Connelly of Olathe, KS, nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Thursday, January 17, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Pastor Diane officiating. Military honors and interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Westminster Presbyterian Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Clayton “Clay” Harris Clayton “Clay” Harris, age 78, of Laurie, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008, at his home. He was born May 24, 1929, in California, Missouri, the son of the late Thomas and Annie Meyer Harris. Clay was a loving husband and father. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War as a radio repairman. He retired from Western Electric where he was a supervisor in Kansas City and St. Louis. He retired to the lake in 1978, where he was a realtor for 20 years. He enjoyed life with his family, his many friends, and his pets. He was a proud member of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 in Sunrise Beach. He is survived by his wife Nancy, of the home; four sons, Sidney Harris of St. Louis, Missouri, Mark Harris of Monticello, Minnesota, Chris Harris of Chicago, Illinois, and David Kasper of Canton, Ohio; three daughters, Cheryl Hazelton of Laurie; Patty Buckmaster of Coalinga, California, and Kelly McCarthy of St. Louis, Missouri; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister Mildred Tuck of Blythe, California; and many loving friends. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 30, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie with Father C.D. “Bo” Ryan officiating. Interment with full military honors will be held in the Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to S.T.A.F.F., the local animal shelter, (Society for Treatment of Abandoned and Fractured Friends), P.O. Box 1324, Laurie, Missouri, 65038. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. Nelson Nathaniel Rouse Nelson Nathaniel Rouse, age 87, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday morning, January 29, 2008 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born April 20, 1920, in Mason, Michigan, the son of Nelson N. and Irene Sweeney Rouse. He was a 1938 graduate of Mason High School. He was married April 18, 1942, to Henrietta Miller of Fowlerville, Michigan. Nelson owned and operated a dairy processing business in Mason, Michigan for 15 years. He farmed in Michigan until 1967, at which time he and his family moved to Versailles. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Henrietta Rouse of the home; one son, George Rouse and wife Mary Ann, of Versailles; two daughters, Deitra McClain and husband Jack, of Kirksville, MO, and Brenda Mersinger-Klein and husband Larry, of Troy, IL; five grandchildren, Jana Rouse-Shannon and husband Andy, Jennifer Rouse, Kristi Steinmann and husband Sean, Kathryn Miley, and Nicholas Mersinger; one great granddaughter, Addison Davis, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Jeorgia Rouse, one brother and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 1, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 208 North Fisher in Versailles, with Pastor Diane Miller officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Versailles Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles or the American Heart Association in honor of Nelson Rouse. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Frederick James Adrian Frederick James Adrian, age90, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born January 15, 1918, in Glen Haven, Wisconsin, the son of Gerhardt and Emma Harsch Adrian. He was united in marriage with Myrtle Resten on June 20, 1940, and she preceded him in death on May 12, 1990. On October 24, 1995, in Kingman, Arizona, he was united in marriage with Marie Comer Klatt, who survives of the home. Fred was a merchant and a salesman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Robert Adrian and wife Carol of Gering, Nebraska; two granddaughters; niece and nephew, Mary and John Burk; and raised Virginia Nelson with his first wife. In addition to his parents and first wife, one brother and two sisters precede him in death. A memorial service and inurnment in Hopewell Cemetery will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. James Clifford Crouch James Clifford Crouch, age 59, of Versailles, MO, passed away Friday afternoon, February 8, 2008 at his home. He was born October 4, 1948 in Holt, MO, the son of Clifford Hartman and Louetta Baber Crouch. Mr. Crouch was a painter. He is survived by his companion of ten years Teri Nations, of the home; mother Louetta Crouch, of Versailles; one daughter, Jennifer Jolene Lemons, of Lansing, Kansas; one brother, Steven Ray Crouch, of Arlington, Texas; two sisters, Linda Louetta Tansek, of Waynesburg, Ohio, and Mary Susan Edwards, of Batavia, Ohio; two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. A gathering of friends and family will be from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Bank of Versailles Courtesy Room in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. (573) 378-4655 Robert Lowe Jones Sr. Robert Lowe Jones Sr., known as Bob Jones, of Spring Hill, KS, formerly of Versailles, passed away Saturday evening, February 9, 2008 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. He was born in St. Joseph, MO on April 18, 1921 to Dr. Hubert Jones from Kenneth, MO, attending Veterinary College, and Mayrella Adams Jones from Mound City, MO. Bob graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1939 and was an outstanding athlete in basketball, football, and track winning many awards. Because of his athletic ability he was awarded scholarships to Mississippi State where he played football and Iowa State where he attended veterinary college. Not wishing to follow in his father’s footsteps as a veterinarian he left college and tried to join the military during World War II. After being assessed as 4-F not physically acceptable because of a goiter, he took a position in 1941 as manager of the Post Exchange’s at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. At this time he met Effie DeFord working in one of his PX Exchanges and they were married Christmas eve 1941. Bob and Effie managed shoe stores after the war in Springfield, OH, Minot, N.D., Sedalia, MO, and Versailles, MO., where they made their home, and Bob decided to go into business for himself. He and Joe Thomas had an army surplus store. He also had a shoe store, and Jones General Merchandise Store, Jones Sporting Goods in Gravois Mills, and Jones 5 & 10 Dime Store. From 1966 until 2005 Bob was an Insurance Agent for Farm Bureau, Bob Jones Realty Broker, an agent for Dorrel & Hanks Realty in Springfield, MO, and an insurance agent for Old American Insurance Company in Sedalia, MO. Bob was a former member of the Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge, and Kiwanis Club. He was a founding member of the Rolling Hills Country Club in Versailles, was instrumental in the development of Cherokee Village Subdivision in Versailles where he lived until July of 1995. In 1976 Bob and Joe Thomas founded the Heluva Lure Fishing Tackle Company, manufacturing lures for all game fish. He continued this profession until 1995 where he ceased operation. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is best known for his cat fishing and crappie fishing abilities. He is survived by one son, Robert L. Jones Jr., and his wife Sally of Lenexa, KS; two grandsons Robert L. Jones III, and Shawn A. Jones of Olathe, KS; one great grandson, Taylor B. Jones of Olathe, KS; three brothers, Turner A Jones of Springfield, MO, James E. Jones of Hayden Lake, ID, and Jo Ray Jones of Irvin, CA, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by three brothers, Hubert C. Jones, Dr. James M. Jones, and Burgess E. Jones. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Pastor Barry Fielder officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mable June Friess Mable June Friess, age 84, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008, at the Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born August 30, 1923, in Jamestown, Missouri the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy Dobson Binkley. She was united in marriage with William Otto Friess in December of 1978, and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1991. Mable worked for Pace Transportation in Independence as a school bus driver and as a public service bus driver until her retirement. She was a member of Mt. Washington Baptist Church in Independence and attended the First Baptist Church in Laurie. She was a member of the Versailles Eastern Star Chapter 410. She loved animals, was an avid quilter, and enjoyed collecting dolls, spoons, and thimbles. She is survived by three daughters, Mickey “Jo” Rhoades of Auburn, California, Laura Mae Gonzales of Chula Vista, California, and Dorothy J. Glenn of Gladstone, Missouri; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister Dorothy Deffenbaugh of Tucson, Arizona; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and her beloved husband, her brother, E.E. “Doc” Binkley, and her beloved aunt, Doree Jobe, precede her in death. Funeral and Eastern Star services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 14, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Interment will be in the California City Cemetery in California, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the S.T.A.F.F. animal shelter in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. Robert E. Marshall Robert E. Marshall, age 66, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday morning, January 1, 2008 at his home. He was born July 29, 1941 in Morgan County, MO, a son of Bert E. and Versalean A. West Marshall. He was united in marriage on June 19, 1961 with Donna K. Hess, who survives of the home. Robert was a maximum security corrections officer for the State of Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. In addition to his wife Donna he is survived by one son, Brent Marshall of the home; two brothers, Glenn Marshall of Boonville, and Larry Marshall and wife Linda, of Versailles; two sisters, Joyce Gordan of Kansas City, and Rita Pratt and husband Bill, of Warsaw, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, John Dean Marshall. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Dr. Todd Forman officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Cornie C. Hibdon Cornie C. Hibdon, age 89, of Florence, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at the VA Home in Warrensburg. He was born November 13, 1918 in Excelsior, MO, the son of the late Jerry and Jenny Cornett Hibdon. He was united in marriage on June 7, 1941 to Irene Brown who preceded him in death on November 14, 1988. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, seven sisters, an infant son and a daughter-in-law Ginger Hibdon. He served in the Army during WW-II and was awarded several medals including the bronze star. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time hunting, fishing, shooting trap and archery with his children and grandchildren. He always had a joke ready and could remember hundreds of them. Surviving is a daughter, Julia Lockney and husband Melvin, of Warsaw; one son, Clint Hibdon and wife Jodi, of Florence; four grandchildren, William Mertgen of Warsaw and Kristina Payne of Florence, Gary Fahrni of New Braunfels, Texas, Cynthia Caja of Middlefield, Ohio; four step-grandchildren, Todd Lockney, Chad Roberts, Melis Roberts, and Garrett Stroud; seven great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 4, 2008 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Al Oetman officiating. Military Honors and interment will be in the Union Cemetery in Florence. Casketbearers are Bill Stewart John Stark, Chad Roberts, Dion Hibdon, Terry Wayne Watring and Billy Joe Watring. Honorary Casketbears are Claude Cornett, Carl Lindsay and Cleo Fethke. The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. (573) 378-4655 Geneva Kathryn Fry Geneva Kathryn Fry, age 86, of Versailles, passed away Thursday morning, January 3, 2008 at her home. She was born February 22, 1921 in Cooper County, Missouri, the daughter of Edgar A. and Anna E. Holman Monks. On March 30, 1946, in Otterville, Missouri she married Charles Norman Fry, who passed away September 10, 2003. Mrs. Fry was a homemaker and a member of the Fortuna United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Ella Mae Evans and her husband David, of Versailles, MO; one grandson, James D. Evans of Jefferson City, MO, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 7, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 6, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Shannon M. Reyes Shannon M. Reyes, age 31, of Barnett, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2008, at her home. She was born December 14, 1976, in Greenville, Texas, the daughter of Antonio and Marylan Hatchett Reyes. She was united in marriage with Christopher J. Rowland in March of 1997, in Greenville, Texas. Shannon graduated from Columbia College, and was a member of Psi Chi. She was a homemaker who loved her family, animals and nature, reading, and history, but most of all, she was a very sweet, wonderful, and forgiving person. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Rowland of the home; one son, Archer Rowland of the home; one daughter, Arabela Rowland of the home; her father and mother, Antonio and Marylan Reyes of Greenville, Texas; two brothers, Richard Reyes of Quinlan, Texas and Lance Reyes of Greenville, Texas; two sisters, Anna Self and Christy Gatlin both of Greenville, Texas; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2008, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Brother Danny Sinclair officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Shannon M. Reyes memorial fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Frances Marie Gilbert Frances Marie Gilbert, age 72, of Osage Beach, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 4, 2003 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born August 31, 1930 in Moberly, Missouri, she was the only child of Glenn and Marie Taylor. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in business, began working in Kansas City for Butler Manufacturing in Personnel and later married Joe Gilbert Jr. whom were together for 44 years. She was very active in her life as President and National Advisor for Delta Gamma Sorority, Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity, Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Leader, PEO, Lake Ozark Arts Council Board Member and served on various Osage Beach City and State Committees. Frances is survived by her husband, Joe Gilbert of the home; one daughter Tina Corner of Annapolis, Maryland; step-son, Rich Gilbert and wife, Linda of Los Angeles, California; two grandchildren Josh and Jessie Gilbert; many other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by one son, Joe Gilbert III. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 6, 2003 at Harper Chapel United Methodist Church in Osage Beach with Pastor Robert Hickman officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 3:00 P.M. Monday, January 6, 2003 at Elliott Grove Cemetery in Brunswick, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday at the Harper Chapel United Methodist Church in Osage Beach. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Dogwood Animal Shelter in Camdenton, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles & Laurie. Glendola Alta Bentch Wenger Glendola Alta Bentch Wenger, age 78, of Versailles, passed away Thursday morning, January 2, 2003 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri following a short illness. She was born March 8, 1924 in Sagrada, Missouri, the daughter of George Ezra and Minnie Opal McDavitt Bentch. She was united in marriage on September 19, 1948 to L. Roy Wenger in a double ceremony with her sister, Lela and his brother Paul at Mt. Zion Mennonite Church. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of ten and was baptized. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of Versailles and Gideons International Auxiliary. Glenda loved the Lord and served him all her life. She was a example of a Godly woman, a wonderful mother and wife, she is in the arms of the Lord and will be greatly missed. Glendola attended school in Lick Creek area and graduated from Climax Springs High School. In addition to her husband, she is survived by seven daughters, Delores Miller and husband, Marlin of Versailles, MO, Charlene Yoder and husband, Cleo of Wolford, ND, Darlene Reimer and husband, Leonard of Omaha, NE, Marilyn Stevens of Omaha, NE, Janice Miller and husband, Clifford of Versailles, Judith Redcay and husband, Elmer of Jefferson City, MO, Vivian Good and husband, Jeff of Murphy, ID; two sons, Philip Wenger and wife, Helen of Versailles, MO, and Frederick Wenger and wife, Natasha of Jefferson City, MO; two brothers Don Bentch of Versailles, MO, and Clarence Bentch and wife, Betty of Jefferson City, MO; two sisters, Lela Wenger and husband, Paul of Hesston, KS, and Eunice Lehman and husband Quintin of Versailles, MO; 27 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild and 3 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one infant daughter and one infant great-granddaughter. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2003 at the Cornerstone Church of Versailles with Pastor Dale Bentch and Reverend Tom Voth officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Versailles. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday January 3, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials are suggested to the Cornerstone Church or Gideons Auxiliary. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Leslie Thomas Moore Leslie Thomas Moore, age 95, of Laurie, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie, Missouri. He was born May 25, 1907 in Carver, Missouri on Lake Road 135-3, the son of William B. and Adella Sutton Moore. In 1931 he was united in marriage to Nona Purvis who resides in Laurie, Missouri. Mr. Moore was a life long resident of Morgan and Camden Counties, and retired from Moore’s Lumber in Laurie which he owned and operated from 1951 to 1991. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II serving on the USS Iowa. He was a charter member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church and served on the board of trustees for many years. He was a member of the Versailles American Legion Post #104 for 50 years before transferring to American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 in Sunrise Beach two years ago, and was a life time member of Gravois Mills V.F.W. Post #5902. He is survived by his wife, Nona Moore of the home; one daughter, Mary Ann Terry and husband, Donald of Laurie, MO; two sons, Tom Moore and wife, Sharon of Sunrise Beach, MO, and George Moore and wife, Sherry of Moberly, MO; two sisters, Fay Williams of Gravois Mills, MO, and Linnie Waisner of Versailles, MO; 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and expecting a great-great-grandchild next month, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one step son, Jay Stevens; one grandson, Matt Stevens; one sister, May Richardson; and three brothers, Keith, Freddie, and Claudie Moore. Services were at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 21, 2002 at the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie with Reverend James Lawley officiating. Burial was in Ozark Chapel Cemetery in Laurie. Arrangements were under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Ann G. Gabriel Ann G. Gabriel, age 80, of Versailles, passed away Monday, December 16, 2002 at her home. She was born May 29, 1922 near Versailles, Missouri, the daughter of Fred and Gertrude Friedley Bohling. She was united in marriage on November 17, 1946 with William H. “Bill” Gabriel, who preceded her in death on January 31, 1990. Mrs. Gabriel was a retired office manager for the Missouri Division of Family Services in Versailles. She is survived by one son, Stephen Gabriel of Weston; one daughter, Sue Ballard of Stover; one sister, Barbara Bohling of Versailles; two grandchildren, Laura Kays and Rachel Gabriel; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Kays and Sydney Kays, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services were 10:30 A.M. Thursday, December 19, 2002 at the Versailles Cemetery with Reverend Leslie Howard officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Vonita Breedlove Vonita Breedlove, age 68, of Columbia, formerly of Sunrise Beach, passed away Friday, December 20, 2002 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. She was born May 15, 1934 in Grinnell, Iowa, the daughter of Von and Frieda Knoblock Wright. She was united in marriage on November 14, 1952 with Nim Breedlove. Mrs. Breedlove was a retired mail clerk for Shelter Insurance in Columbia. She is survived by her husband, Nim Breedlove of the home; one daughter, Glenda Bell and husband, Mike of Columbia; one granddaughter, Kimberly Brinkman of Columbia; one great-granddaughter, Brianna Brinkman, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jon Wright. Services were at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 2002 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Reverend Todd Forman officiating. Burial was in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Anna Rea Clark Anna Rea Clark, age 93, of Versailles, formerly of Colorado Springs, passed away Thursday morning, December 19, 2002 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born August 17, 1909 in Ralston, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dr. L.C. and Betty DeHart Barber. She was united in marriage on November 16, 1928 with Orrin L. Clark of Cushing, Oklahoma, who preceded her in death on May 12, 1992. Mrs. Clark was a homemaker her entire life. She is survived by one son, O.B. Clark and wife, Elva of Versailles, Missouri; one daughter, Rita A. Nesselhauf and husband, Gregory of Rogers, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Karen Burmood and husband, Terry of Pinellas Park, Florida, Robert Nesselhauf of Fairbanks, Alaska, Kimberly Nesselhauf and husband, Don Gregg of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Rebecca Culler and husband, Mark of Clinton, Missouri, Lorri Beth Morlon of Eldon, Missouri, and Roger Clark and wife, Lisa of Ashland, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Services were at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 27, 2002 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles with Reverend Diane Miller officiating. Graveside services and interment were 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 27, 2002 at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Arrangements were under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. DUANE BROWNFIELD Duane Brownfield, age 58, of Versailles passed away Wednesday morning, January 1, 2003 at Bothwell Regional Hospital in Sedalia. He was born June 17, 1944 in Sedalia, Missouri the son of Gordon F. and Elaine Ray Brownfield. Duane graduated from Green Ridge High School in 1962 and he owned and operated Mini Mart in Gravois Mills and Brownfield Amusement Company for several years. In the recent years he owned and operated Brownfield Mini-storages in Versailles. Duane was a kind, generous, and gentle man and always helped many people in need. He is survived by his mother Elaine Brownfield of Versailles, many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Brownfield and a sister, Sheri Lyn Brownfield Butler. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 4, 2002 at the Kidwell Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Jeff Cochran officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 4, 2002 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Show-Me Christian Youth Home near LaMonte. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Samuel Robert Walters Samuel Robert Walters, 55, of Gravois Mills, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, at his home. He was born Jan. 9, 1948, near Gravois Mills, a son of Joe O. and Patricia Powers Walters. On May 29, 1977, he was married to Kay Bauer, who died May 28, 1997. On March 31, 2001, he was married to Marsha Phillips Black, who survives of the home. Mr. Walters was a 1966 graduate of Stover High School. He was a rural carrier for the Gravois Mills Post Office for the past 34 years. He was planning to retire in February. He was a member of Gravois Mills United Methodist Church, the Rural Mail Carriers Association and the American Legion. He served on the Missouri Extension board for several years. Also surviving are his mother of Gravois Mills; six stepsons, Robert "Bo" Walters and Michael Black, both of Gravois Mills, Ron Black of Excelsior Springs, Billy Black of St. Joseph, Jimmy Black and Charlie Black, both of Stover; two stepdaughters, Tonya Collister of Springfield and Stephanie Raines of Ashland; two sisters, Pam Ussery and Sue Avis, both of Gravois Mills; and nine stepgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with the Rev. Sidney Robbins officiating. Pallbearers will be Damen Shewmaker, Ray Metscher, Bob McCormick, Ernie Hibdon, Gary Walters and Kent Walters. Burial will be in Holst Cemetery near Gravois Mills, with military rites by American Legion Zack Wheat Post No. 624 of Sunrise Beach. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the church Gravois Mills United Methodist Church. Nina Marie Duffer Nina Marie Duffer, age 78, of Stover, passed away Friday, January 10, 2003 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born August 1, 1924 in Morgan County, Missouri, the daughter of Charley and Della Shewmaker Webb. She was united in marriage on April 2, 1941 with Harvey John Duffer, who preceded her in death on May 5, 1999. Mrs. Duffer was a homemaker and worked at Amex in Versailles. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by one son, Dennia Duffer of Stover; two brothers, Calvin Gene Webb of Slater, and Jimmy Webb of Springfield; one sister, Elva Cable of Kansas City; two grandchildren, Dennis Harvey Duffer and Audrey Darlene Shewmaker, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by five brothers, Claud, Erbert, Paul, Richard, and Dorsey Webb, and one sister, Thelma Marriott. Services are at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Dinzel Webb officiating. Burial is in the Stover Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Gladys Hagan Busch Gladys Hagan Busch, 97, of Dothan, Ala., formerly of Versailles, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. She was born Jan. 28, 1905, in Morgan County, a daughter of Aubrey Arthur and Clara Ella Clark Hagan. Ms. Busch lived in Versailles when she was young. She was a graduate of Versailles High School, William Woods College in Fulton and Central Missouri State Teachers College. She taught elementary and high school students for seven years. She later worked for the state of Missouri Division of Employment and Security for 27 years, before she retired. She moved to Dothan 20 years ago. She was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, where a new United Methodist Circle was named in her honor in 2000. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Leota Busch of Jefferson City; and several cousins including, Mildred Frisbie, Doris Smith, Juanita Yarnell and Jack Clark, all of Versailles, and Margaret Wetzel of Kansas City. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Versailles Cemetery, with the Rev. Gailya Dow officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Margaret S. Hoover Margaret S. Hoover, age 16 of Latham, passed away Thursday morning, January 9, 2003 at her home. She was born August 20, 1986 at home near Latham, the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth Sauder Hoover. She is survived by her parents, Earl and Elizabeth Hoover of the home; four brothers, Abel, Floyd, Naaman and Henry Hoover; and four sisters, Irene, Leora, Lena and Elva Hoover, all of the home; paternal grandparents, John and Ella Hoover of Curtis, Wisconsin; maternal grandparents, Enos and Lydia Sauder of Latham; step great-grandparents, Abram and Nora Rissler of Barnett; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Emma Hoover on November 6, 1999, and her paternal grandmother Leah Hoover. Services were at 9:30 A.M. Monday, January 9, 2003 at the Clearview Mennonite Church near Versailles with Ministers Daniel Newswanger, Ivan Hurst, Raymond Stauffer, and Raymond Shirk officiating. Burial was in the Clearview Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles Nadine Marie Oberjuerge Nadine Marie Oberjuerge, 79, of Gravois Mills, MO, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2003, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born April 8, 1923, in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Gus F. and Carrie H. Meister Kline. She was united in marriage on October 3, 1942, in Jefferson City, MO, with Homer K. Oberjuerge. Nadine was raised in Jefferson City, MO, and graduated from high school in 1941. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Greenview, was involved in the American Legion Auxiliary, the Twin Island Fishing Club, the AARP, Laurie Care Center, Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging, the Lake Bloomers Garden Club, Morgan County CMAAA, the Gravois Fire District Auxiliary, Lake of the Ozarks Yachting Association, Lake West Chamber of Commerce, the Lady Lakers Red Hat Society, Sunrise Beach Little Theatre, the Morgan and Camden County Habitats for Humanity, the Morgan and Camden County Historical Societies, the Jefferson City High School Alumni Association in Jefferson City, MO. She served as president of the Laurie Care Center/Knolls Guild, a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Missouri Area on Aging, chairman and service officer for the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, member of the Board of Directors for the Morgan County CMAAA and president of the West Lake Newcomers Club. Nadine worked as a secretary at the U.S. Division of Fish and Wildlife in Jefferson City, MO, then moved to Kansas City in 1946 and spent the next 33 years with the U.S. General Accounting Office, before retiring and moving to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1979. In 1995, Nadine was the Chamber of Commerce’s national “Outstanding Volunteer, ” and in 1999 she received Blue Cross Blue Shield’s “Best Friend” award as the outstanding volunteer in Missouri. In 2001 she received the Lake West Chamber’s Eagle Award for volunteerism and was the Grand Marshall of the Christmas Parade. In the July/August 2002 addition of the Lake of the Ozarks area Ageless Times she said, “I love being involved and helping people. It keeps me feeling alive.” She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Homer Oberjuerge of the home; her brother-in-law, Don Oberjuerge and wife, Carolyn, of Kansas City, MO; four nieces, and a host of friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Clifford Kline. Services were at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9, 2003 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Greenview, Missouri with Pastor Robin D. Fish officiating. Burial was in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Greenview. Casketbearers were Don Wilson, Sam Wilson, Brad Wilson, Dr. William Cole, Don Schmidt, and Greg Corday. Arrangements were under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Sarah E. Fletcher Sarah E. Fletcher, age 91, of Versailles, formerly of Windsor, passed away Sunday morning, January 5, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born October 7, 1911 in Morgan County, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph H. and Mary L. Jobe Woods. She was united in marriage on April 26, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas with Fred R. Fletcher who preceded her in death on September 7, 1991. Mrs. Fletcher was a mother and homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Windsor and while living in Versailles the past couple of years attended Family Worship Center in Versailles. She is survived by one son, Daniel Eugene Fletcher and wife Cindy, of Montrose, Colorado; one daughter, Lamona Mae Ray of Windsor; one brother, Edward Woods of Versailles; one sister, Buhlea Berkstresser of Crane; six grandchildren, Joshua Fletcher, Jacob Fletcher, Denise Solis, Donna Pargen, Brad Fletcher Kellog, and Julia Ann Theis; 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, Fred Fletcher Jr., one daughter, Loretta E. Fletcher, one brother, Homer Woods, and three sisters, Rose Sousley, Ethel Collins and Annie Clark. Services were at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Danny Owsley officiating. Burial was in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers were Daniel Fletcher, Joshua Fletcher, Jacob Fletcher, Brent Dunnaway, Joe Owsley and Jeremy Owsley. Musical selections were "On The Stormy Banks" and "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder" Arrangements were under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Della J. Spink Della J. Spink, 1932-2003, Versailles Della J. Spink, 70, of Versailles, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born May 25, 1932, in Russellville, a daughter of Ray E. and Erma Klindt Jones. Surviving are three sons, Tim Lawrence of Thompson, Randall Eikel of Pikeville, Tenn., and Mike Eikel of LaGrange, Ga.; a daughter, Tammie Baker of LaGrange, Ga.; a brother, Earl Jones; two sisters, Wilma Righter and Juanita Cameron; 9 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Enloe Cemetery near Russellville, with the Rev. Alan Earls officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Evelyn DeVorss Evelyn DeVorss, age 75, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2003 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born June 22, 1927 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Seth and Lois Kuntz Phillips. She was united in marriage in 1946 to Warren DeVorss in Kansas City. Mrs. DeVorss retired from AT&T; as a supervisor after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Drag and Threaders Club in Laurie, and loved to spend time with her grandchildren who she cherished. She is survived by her husband, Warren DeVorss of the home; son, Stephen DeVorss and wife, Brenda of Blue Springs, Missouri; one brother Robert Phillips of Kansas; one sister Carol Lawson of Camdenton; two grandchildren Susan and David DeVorss, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister Shirley Tripp. Memorial services will be at 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, with Reverend James Lawley officiating. Burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Tuesday at the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Josephine Shepp Josephine Shepp, age 86, of Versailles, passed away Monday morning, January 20, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born June 24, 1916 in Camden County, the daughter of Albert M. and Ada M. Green Francis. She was united in marriage on May 14, 1937 to Ernest A. Shepp who preceded her in death on March 3, 1993. Mrs. Shepp worked for Winis Fashion’s in Versailles for many years, and was a seamstress and homemaker. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Versailles. She is survived by two sons, James Shepp of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Edward Shepp of Shawnee Mission, Kansas; one daughter Martha Ward of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two sisters, Mary McLennan of Versailles, Missouri, and Ruth Crane of California, Missouri; 8 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, Gary Shepp; three brothers, Bert, Carl, and Dale Francis; and two sisters, Dorothy Cantwell and Margaret Zaneis. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 23, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Jim Kruse and Jim Randall officiating. Musical selection is “How Great Thou Art”. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers are Rodney Schad, Jim Miller, Glen White, Bill Crane, Mike Crane, and Warren Gerhart. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Kenneth “Jumbo” C. Houston Kenneth “Jumbo” C. Houston, age 70, of Barnett, Missouri, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 19, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, Missouri. Mr. Houston was born May 4, 1932 in Eldon, Missouri, the son of Eunice M. Houston. Jumbo is survived by several cousins and friends. Services will be at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Ronnie Hess officiating. Musical selections are “How Great Thou Art” and “In The Garden” Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Barnett. Casketbearers are Leroy Branstetter, Dwain Hess, Danny Abbott, Paul Chapman, David Peck, and Paul Blakley. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Clyde Isaac Marriott Clyde Isaac Marriott, age 87, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2003 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born October 24, 1915 in Morgan County, the son of Quincey and Mandy Bowers Marriott. He was united in marriage on March 6, 1948 to Norma Jean Chamberlain. Mr. Marriott was a carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Versailles and the American Legion Post #104 of Versailles. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Marriott of the home; two sons, Clyde Marriott Jr. and wife, Vicke of St Charles, Missouri, and James Q. Marriott of Versailles; one sister, Janey Murphy of Panama City, Florida; and one grandson, Dallas Wade Marriott, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bert and Henry Marriott and three sisters Virginia Marriott, Audrey Taylor, and Alice Marriott. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at the First Baptist Church in Versailles with Reverend Todd Forman officiating. Military Honors and Interment under the auspices of the American Legion Post #104 of Versailles will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Ruth Evelyn Nelson Ruth Evelyn Nelson, 70, Versailles, died Jan. 12, 2003, at Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach. She was born Nov. 6, 1932, in Decatur, Ill., a daughter of Tony B. and Gladys M. Richard Elder. She was married April 21, 1956, in Hernando, Miss., to Robert P. Nelson, who died Aug. 5, 1988. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: one foster son, William Dodge, Lebanon; two sisters, Helen JoAnne Calton, Eldon, and Nina "Dee" Byers, Barnett. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Versailles Cemetery. Opal W. McCulloch Opal W. McCulloch, age 63, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday morning, January 14, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born October 6, 1939 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jess and Cora Scott Clinton. She was united in marriage on October 26, 1963 with James R. McCulloch. Mrs. McCulloch was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, James R. McCulloch of the home; three sons, Edward McCulloch of Versailles, James A. McCulloch of Kansas City, and Robert W. McCulloch of Independence; one daughter, Sheryl D. Clinton of Kansas City; one brother, Floyd Tuell of Oak Grove; three sisters, Annabell Blevins of Tulsa, OK, Imogene Clark of Independence, and Ella Mae Phillips of Belton; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 18, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Leslie Howard officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Brad Bunell, Buster Coppage, Kevin Christman, George Cochran, Ronnie Soriano, and Jeremy Hart. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Lutetia S. Morris Lutetia S. Morris, age 106 of Versailles passed away Thursday morning, January 16, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born in Cooper County, Missouri on August 18, 1896, a daughter of the late Will and Lutetia Mills Byler. On July 6, 1918 she was united in marriage with Samuel E. Morris who preceded her in death on October 14, 1968. She is survived by two sons, William E. Morris of Wilmington, Delaware and Harry Leland Morris of St. Louis, Missouri. Her daughter, Lucille (Grills) preceded Mrs. Morris in death in 1979. Mrs. Morris also is survived by three grandchildren including, James Morris of Leawood, Kansas and Nancy Fitzpatrick of Kansas City; nine great-grandchildren, and by a sister Frances Carpenter of Bella Vista, Arkansas formerly of Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. Morris spent her early years in Prairie Home, Missouri and she graduated from California, Missouri High School. She moved from Boonville to Versailles with her family in 1925, and spent the rest of her life in Versailles. She was active for many years in the First Baptist Church, the Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary, and she was a founding member of Calvary Baptist Church. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 17, 2003 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Versailles with Reverend Bill Johnson and Reverend Bob Nichols officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. James B. Fuller James B. Fuller, 75, Laurie, died Feb. 2, 2003, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born Dec. 16, 1927, in Kansas City, Kan., a son of Thomas and Marie Roth Fuller. He was married Oct. 16, 1964, in Great Bend, Kan., to Lila M. Rogers, who survives at the home. He was a graduate of Kansas State University majoring in accounting. He was city clerk of Ellinwood, Kan., for more than 20 years. He owned and operated Bay Ridge Resort near Sunrise Beach for 14 years. The resort gained honorable mention in Bon Apetite Magazine in 1993. He retired in 1991. He was a member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church, Laurie. He was active in the Highway Five Association, was a volunteer firefighter, scout master, was a volunteer in local activities and city government. He was in the Naval Reserves and was a World War II veteran. Other survivors include: one son, Steven Fuller, Seattle; one daughter, Patrice Rush, Oklahoma City; two stepsons, Dr. Jim Rogers, Amarillo, Texas, and Rod Rogers, Salina, Kan.; three stepdaughters, Paula Rogers, Hoisington, Kan., Linnette Carlson, Rio Rancho, N.M., and Janelle Dreiling, Frisco, Texas; two brothers, Thomas Fuller, Dallas, Texas, and Dale Fuller, Corpus Christi, Texas; and seven grandchildren. One son, the Rev. Gregory Fuller, preceded him in death. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church, Laurie. The Rev. James Lawley will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kan. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Laurie. Dortha Mae Hoch Dortha Mae Hoch, age 82, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday, morning, December 7, 2007 at her home. She was born June 21, 1925 in Arbyrd, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Ethel Taylor Noble. On October 12, 1946 she was united in marriage to Gilbert L. Hoch in St. Louis Missouri. Mrs. Hoch was a homemaker. She was a member of the West Lake Christian Church and Millstone Wheelers Square Dancers. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert L. Hoch of the home; two sons, Gregory M. Hoch and wife Linda, of Chandler, Arizona, Bradley L. Hoch and wife Deborah, of Huntersville, North Carolina; one daughter, Deborah R. Dumey and husband David, of Ellisville, Missouri; one sister Irene Hofer and husband Jerry, of Owensboro, Kentucky; ten grandchildren, Todd, Amber, Kara and husband, Chad, Bryan, Leah, Erica, Hannah, David, Catherine, and Megan; and the family would like to give a special thanks to her care giver Jackie Hogrefe and Megan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother Jack Noble and one sister Sylvia Lane. Services will be at a later date in St. Louis, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to West Lake Christian Church 936 Hwy O Gravois Mills, MO 65037. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. (573) 374-7688 Reba L. Hilburn Reba L. Hilburn, age 83, of Versailles, passed away Sunday evening, February 2, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born October 25, 1919 in Wyburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Charley and Maggie Miller, at the age of nine she was adopted by Henry and Maggie Otten of Stover, Missouri. She was a member of the West Union Baptist Church near Versailles where she accepted Christ in 1979. She is survived by three daughters, Shirley Dority of Stover, Missouri, Joyce Bowers and husband, Jim of Versailles, Missouri, and Judy Stevenson of Placentia, California; one brother, Noble Otten of Roscoe, Illinois; six grandchildren Jimmy, Gary, Dale Jr., Tamara, Philip, and Teresa; nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Hayle Broaddus. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 6, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Dallas Moritz officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Carole E. Smith Carole E. Smith, age 57, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, passed away Saturday morning, February 1, 2003 at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville, South Carolina. She was born, November 7, 1945 in Gravois Mills, Missouri, the daughter of John and Elaine Power McKinley. Mrs. Smith was homemaker and nurses aid. She is survived by her mother, Elaine McKinley of Gravois Mills, Missouri; one son, Mark Smith of Greer South Carolina; one daughter, April Lambe of Simpsonville, South Carolina; four brothers, John McKinley of Plano, Texas, Richard McKinley of Collins, Missouri, Charles McKinley of Converse, Texas, and Mike McKinley of Bessemer, Alabama; one grandson, Aaron Lambe, and several step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, John McKinley. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Sidney Robbins officiating. Burial will be in the Holst Cemetery in Gravois Mills. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Timothy Wayne Howser Timothy Wayne Howser, 28, of Barnett, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born Oct. 9, 1974, in Columbia, a son of Darrell Wayne and Reva Ann Bowman Howser. Surviving are his parents of the home; three sisters, Lisa Howell of Prairie Home, Melissa Bransetter of Eldon and Carrie Brown of Montgomery City; his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth "Bessie" Bowman of Versailles; and six nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Timothy Wayne Howser Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Wilma Jean Marvin Wilma Jean Marvin, 55, of Versailles, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born May 14, 1947, in Larned, Kan., a daughter of Richard and Sarah Mohr Fagen. In 1965 she was married to Charles Massingill, who died in 1966. Mrs. Marvin was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Jean Massingill of Versailles; two sons, Charles Massingill and John Marvin, both of Versailles; two sisters, Connie Roberson and Donna Roberson, both of Kansas; and two grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wallace Fagen. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Daniel Clifford Garber Daniel Clifford Garber, 70, of Versailles, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born Sept. 14, 1932, near Versailles, a son of Daniel J. and Elma B. Aeschbacher Garber. On June 24, 1956, in Las Vegas, Nev., he married Lavona Moellman, who survives of the home. Mr. Garber was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a farmer and a retired truck driver for Associated Wholesale Grocers. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and the Bethel Mennonite Church. Survivors also include two sons, Dan Garber Jr. of Independence and Tony Garber of Versailles; a daughter, Pam Garber of Versailles; two brothers, Vernon Garber of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Laurel Garber of Tipton; two sisters, Lydia Lehman of Berne, Ind., and Erma Goering of Mound Ridge, Kan.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bethel Mennonite Church near Versailles, with Tom Voth and Dale Bentch officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Lehman, Todd Wilhelm, Brian Lehman, Brent Lehman, Milton Lehman and Joe Lehman, The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Providence Community Center Betty Lee Goodman Betty Lee Goodman, 73, of Versailles, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia as a result of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. She was born March 2, 1929, in Stover, a daughter of Ben and Viola Coit. On April 16, 1950, she was married to Darrel Goodman, who survives of the home. Mrs. Goodman was lifelong resident of Morgan County. She was a member of the Versailles United Methodist Church, where she worked for many years in the Sunday school department and the church library. She was a school teacher before her marriage, and she also worked as a teacher's aide and administrative assistant at the Morgan County R-2 Junior High School in Versailles. She also had served on the board of the Morgan County Mental Health Center. Also surviving are two sons, Ken Goodman of Houston, Texas, and Mark Goodman of Washington, D.C.; a brother, Glen Coit of Stover; three sisters, Melba Akers of Independence, Patricia Rabe of Eldorado Springs, and Mavis Garrison of Lee's Summit; and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in Versailles Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Versailles United Methodist Church, 210 N. Monroe St., Versailles, MO 65084. William David Miller William David Miller, 90, of Gravois Mills, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at the Lake Regional Health System facility in Osage Beach. He was born July 30, 1912, in Winslow, Ark., a son of Oda S. and Hattie Pearl Guinn Miller. On May 29, 1940, in Kansas City, he was married to Mattie Lee Williams, who survives of the home. Mr. Miller worked at General Motors Leeds Plant in Kansas City for several years and later was co-owner of Miller Brothers Sinclair Service Station in Northeast Kansas City. He owned and operated Miller's Shady Rest Resort near Laurie for about 12 years until his retirement. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5178 in Gravois Mills. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a 50-year member of the Northeast Sheffield Masonic Lodge in Kansas City. He was an avid fisherman, carpenter and mechanic, and loved the Lake of the Ozarks. Survivors also include a brother, Charles "Chuck" Miller of Versailles; five sisters, Kathleen Williams and Lilah Riddle, both of Lancaster, Calif., Pearl Patten of St. Croix, Wis., and Gloria Coats and Nita McMann, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Howard Miller, and three sisters, Ona Bess Lee, Marilyn Sandbrook and Sylvia Powell. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with the Rev. Jim Lawley officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dan, Tim, Ken and Ben Boone, Bill, Jim and Bob Miller and Jeff Rhoades. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Al Reub, Karl Englund, Ron Thomas, Lim Liddle and P.A. Ford. Masonic services will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, followed by visitation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. Michael Joe "Micky" Murdock Michael Joe "Micky" Murdock, 41, of Gravois Mills, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at his home. He was born July 14, 1961, in Salinas, Calif., a son of Noland Edgar "Ed" and Myrtle Lucy Anderson Murdock. Mr. Murdock had been produce manager in Albertsons stores in Texas and the Laurie Market in Laurie. Survivors include two sons, Michael Joe Murdock Jr. and Justin Shawn Murdock; and a daughter, Victoria Lee Murdock, all of Wichita Falls, Texas; his parents, Ed and Lucy Murdock of Gravois Mills; two brothers, James Edgar Murdock and Herbie Lee Murdock, both of Gravois Mills. He was preceded in death by a brother, Randy "Andy" Murdock. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Norma E. Bumgarner Norma E. Bumgarner, 90, of Gravois Mills, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born Oct. 9, 1912, in Harrisonville, a daughter of Henry and Mary Norman Dickinson. On June 30, 1934, she was married to Earl Bumgarner, who died Sept. 14, 1994. Mrs. Bumgarner was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Richard Bumgarner of Gravois Mills; a daughter, Patricia Dahl of Billings, Mont.; nine grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Nancy Allison, two brothers, John and Junior Dickinson, and two sisters, Rebecca Ross and Joann Slocum. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with the Rev. Jerry Piker officiating. Cremation will follow services. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Opened Door Christian Fellowship Building Fund in Laurie. Helen D. Hunter Helen D. Hunter, 89, of Versailles, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born Nov. 26, 1913, in Berryville, Ark., a daughter of William Denver and Flossie M. Fanning Wilton. On March 23, 1940, she was married to Miller T. Hunter, who died Jan. 7, 2002. Mrs. Hunter was a homemaker. She was a member of Versailles United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star Grandin Chapter. Surviving are a sister, Billie Barnett of Berryville, Ark.; a nephew, Don Kelley of Gravois Mills; and 11 great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Versailles Cemetery with the Rev. Sidney Robbins officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Saturday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Hazel Belle Reese Dunham Hazel Belle Reese Dunham, age 93, of Versailles, passed away Monday morning, February 10, 2003 at Carroll County Hospital in Carrollton, Missouri. She was born September 2, 1909 near Arnett, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Leroy and Jincy Sultana Pamelia Stewart Reese. She was united in marriage on November 30, 1933 to James Preston Dunham who preceded her in death on March 1, 1991. Mrs. Dunham was a homemaker and member of the Versailles United Methodist Church. She was active in the Garden Club, Extension Club, and was instrumental in researching Indian Trail and Thong Trees in Morgan County. She is survived by two sons, James P. Dunham Jr., of Norborne, Missouri, and John A. Dunham Sr. of Versailles, Missouri; one daughter, Ardyth Hazel Cox of Springfield, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Jincy Ann Edmundson on October 19, 1983; two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Gailya Dow officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Sacred Gardens Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri. Casketbearers will be the grandsons, John Dunham Jr., Jay Dunham, Jack Dunham, Doug Cox, Richard Cox, and Bob Edmundson. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials are suggested to the Versailles United Methodist Church music fund. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Ruth D. Moore Ruth D. Moore, age 83, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away Friday afternoon, February 7, 2003 at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie. She was born January 1, 1920 in Rincon, New Mexico, the daughter of Donlee R. and Blanch A. Buster Cushman. Mrs. Moore retired as a secretary from Kansas City Association for the Blind. She loved animals and ceramics and owned Diana’s Ceramics. She is survived by three daughters, Karen Brown and husband, Ronald of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Diana Drain and husband, Patrick of Adkins, Texas and Karol Chessor of Springfield, Missouri; one son, Jim Davis of Yorba Linda, California; 18 grandchildren 40 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, many other relatives and friends. Her body was donated to the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel of Laurie. Alma Louise Hayes Alma Louise Hayes, age 75, of Bunceton, Missouri, formerly of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at Cooper County Hospital in Boonville, Missouri. She was born May 14, 1927 near Barnett, Missouri, the daughter of John and Virginia McGinnis Gunn. She was united in marriage on March 9, 1946 to Clifford L. Hayes who preceded her in death on June 1, 1999. Mrs. Hayes was a supervisor for Primo Pants in Versailles. She was a member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Gravois Mills. She is survived by one daughter, Jean Hurt and husband, Ronald of Bunceton, Missouri; one brother Wade Gunn of Peoria, Illinois; two sisters, Brooks Burkhart of Kliever, Missouri, and Fannie Ewe of Washington, Illinois; three grandchildren, Ronald Wayne Hurt, Crystal Chapman and Kent Hurt; three great-grandchildren, Heaven Myers, Taylor Hurt, and Lexus Chapman, many other relatives and friends. Services will be at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, February 8, 2003 at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Roy Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Patricia A. Fields Patricia A. Fields, 62, Sunrise Beach, died March 1, 2003, at Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach. She was born May 18, 1940, in Polk County, Tenn., a daughter of John W. and Ruth Shelton Bates. She was married March 18, 1961, to Harold E. Fields, who survives at the home. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, Sunrise Beach. Other survivors include: three sons, John W. Fields, Sunrise Beach, Robert Fields, Springfield, and Jesse Fields, Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Shelia Giles and Sonja Giles, both of Cleveland, Tenn.; one brother, William T. Bates, Cleveland, Tenn.; one sister, Nelleda Bates, Benton, Tenn.; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Laurie. Ray Powell will officiate. Burial will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery, Laurie. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday. James M. “Jim” Timmerman James M. “Jim” Timmerman, age 59, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Thursday morning, August 9, 2007 at his home. He was born July 20, 1948 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, the son of William M. and Mimi Miller Timmerman. He grew up in California where he had many friends that he loved. He was united in marriage on August 31, 1983 with Janet Lee Sizemore who preceded him in death on May 9, 2007. Jim was a tire representative for Goodyear and Michelin Tire Companies. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, sports and most off all his family. He is survived by one daughter, Jamie Lynn Timmerman of Laurie, MO; his mother, Mimi Juarez of Huntington Beach, CA; his best friend, Barry Lang of Sunrise Beach, MO; one brother, Scott Juarez of Huntington Beach, CA, and numerous family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, William Timmerman on February 12, 1990, his wife Janet Lee Timmerman of May 9, 2007, and his son Joshua Shane Timmerman on June 26, 2005. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Dave Christiansen officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jim Timmerman Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Ruth Monica Creed Ruth Monica Creed, 71, Gravois Mills, died Feb. 20, 2003, at her home. She was born March 2, 1931, in Hugo, a daughter of Robert H. and Clarissa Jane Pope Miller. She was married Oct. 6, 1949, in Kansas City, Kan., to William E. Creed, who died Oct. 12, 2001. She was a homemaker and a member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Laurie. She sang in the church choir. Survivors include: three daughters, Linda Jean Creed, Laurie, Mary Janee Barnes, Denver, and Jenna R. Angell, Camdenton; four brothers, Robert G. Miller, Koshkonong, Thomas Walter Miller, Independence, James Joseph Miller, Northglenn, Colo., and Roy William Miller, Blue Springs; two sisters, Mary Catherine Dusil, Bonner Springs, Kan., and Clara Wilma Lenox, Kansas City; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One daughter, Cynthia Ruth Weyrough, preceded her in death. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Msgr. Gerard Poelker will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-10 a.m. Monday at the church. There will be a rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. Laurie. Ferol A. Hansen Ferol A. Hansen, 93, of Versailles, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born May 11, 1909, in Clarion, Iowa, a daughter of Horace F. and Emma C. Nelson Graves. In 1948, she was married to Carl E. Hansen, who died Jan. 23, 2001. Mrs. Hansen was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Stephen E. Hansen of Independence, a brother, Robert Graves of Marshalltown, Iowa; two sisters, Wanda Ramsey of Des Moines, Iowa, and Gwen Duffy of Boone, Iowa; two granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with the Rev. Gailya Dow officiating. Burial will be in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Lena Inez Stevens Lena Inez Stevens, 94, of Versailles, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born April 7, 1908, in Camden County, a daughter of John and Lucinda Crane. On Aug. 8, 1928, she was married to George Calvin "Cal" Stevens, who died Jan. 4, 1999. Mrs. Stevens was a retired school teacher. She taught for more than 30 years, mostly at the junior-high level. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, where she was the church secretary for 10 years and a Sunday school teacher. She was president of the local P.J.A.'s and the 4-H Club. Surviving are a son, J.C. Stevens of Versailles; two sisters, Icel Kidwell of Columbia and Lela Ayres of Bolivar; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Crane; and four sisters, Pearl, Rena, Lettie and Edrie. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with the Rev. Diane Miller officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Stevens, Craig Stevens, Rodney Stevens, Bryce Wood, Wayne Fry and Nicholas Morgan. Burial will be in Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the church. Elaine Naomi Gasper Elaine Naomi Gasper, 70, of the Golden Beach community near Barnett, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born April 26, 1932, in St. Joseph, a daughter of John C. and Dortha Ginter Smith. On Jan. 1, 1992, she was married to Robert Gasper, who survives of the home. Mrs. Gasper was a retired dietary cook at Heartland West Hospital in St. Joseph. Also surviving are three daughters, Toni Marie Hoyt of Kansas City, Judith Ann Stevens of St. Joseph and Jeanne Stringfield of Bennington, Vt.; three stepsons, Mike Gasper of Stewartsville, Harry Gasper of Hempie and Rodney Gasper of Leon, Kan.; two stepdaughters, Bonzieta Winterringer of St. Joseph and Mary Garrett of Leon; three other stepsons and two other stepdaughters; a brother, David Smith of Texas; a sister, Helene Hoover of Texas; and several grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Versailles Cemetery in the west lawn addition. Arrangements are under the direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Lewis R. "Duddy" Parker Lewis R. "Duddy" Parker, 84, Sunrise Beach, died Feb. 18, 2003, at his home. He was born Nov. 13, 1918, in Kansas City, a son of Roy G. Sr. and Mary Fannie Wright Parker. He was married to Kathleen R. Wild. He was married to Margaret Estella Thompson, who preceded him in death. He was retired from the City of Kansas City. Survivors include: two daughters, Ellen Goodwin, Sunrise Beach, and Judith Maddox, Buena Park, Calif.; one brother, Carl Parker, Independence; three sisters, Trisha Turner and Gladys Wiggins, both of Independence, and Berneice Thornton, Park, Ark.; and eight grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery, Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles. Ethel Geneva Johnson Ethel Geneva Johnson, 96, of Gravois Mills, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born Oct. 2, 1906, in Oakland, Neb., a daughter of Emil and Christina Lindstead Johnson. On March 20, 1929, in Pender, Neb., she was married to Paul Herman Johnson, who died Feb. 19, 1989. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker. She was a member of Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach. Surviving are two sons, Richard P. Johnson of Gravois Mills and Stanley C. Johnson of Leavenworth, Kan.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenmore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Barnett with the Rev. Eugene Moll officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Jack Laurie Jack Laurie, age 72, of St. James, formerly of Laurie, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Phelps County Memorial Medical Center in Rolla. He was born June 20, 1933 in Laurie, Missouri, the son of William Buster and Eula Elsie Chipley Laurie. He was united in marriage on May 3, 1952 with Merle Ann Silvey, who preceded him in death on July 19, 1978. Jack enjoyed horses, trail riding, and sports involving his sons and grandsons. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie. He is survived by three sons, William Laurie and wife Nancy, of Columbia, Bob Laurie and wife Tina, of Fenton, and Barry Laurie and wife Gayle, of Springfield; his mother, Eula Laurie of Laurie; his former wife, Nancy; two sisters, Martha Moulder of Laurie, and Debbie Beeson of Ionia; five grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Marie Brill and Louetta Weinstein, and one granddaughter, Leslie Ann Laurie. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, with Rev. Rick White officiating. Interment will be in Ozark Chapel Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Jack Hutchison, Dean Martin, Jerry Libby, Kevin Ward, Gene Hanrahan, Larry Hendrix, Orel Sands, Jim Bales, and Glen Hibdon. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Shirley Clifton Mason Shirley Clifton Mason, age 58, of Jonesburg, Missouri, passed away Thursday morning, October 27, 2005 at Jonesburg Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jonesburg. She was born April 6, 1947 in Sac City, Iowa, the daughter of Clifton Guy and Iris Dorothy Duitsman Mason. She is survived by three daughters, Dawn Stein of Sullivan, MO, Wendy Kiethline of St. Peter, MO, and Melaine Barrillier of St. Charles, MO; three sisters, Kathleen Pion of Alberton, N.C., Sheri Price of Forest City, N.C., and Connie Eaton of Cleveland, TN; her step father, Elmo McConnell Forest City, N.C.; six grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Iris D. McDonnell, one daughter Veronica Fay Stein, and one brother Michael Howard McConnell. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29, in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery, with inurnment following. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Shirley A. Boyd Shirley A. Boyd, age 70, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Thursday evening, October 25, 2005 at her home. She was born April 2, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Paul P. and Nellie K. Ballew Breitenstein. She was united in marriage on February 15, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri, with Bill G. Boyd. Mrs. Boyd was a secretary for Trans World Airlines for 35 years, member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Osage Community Lady Elks #2705 of Laurie. She is survived by her husband, Bill G. Boyd of the home, one son, Patrick O’Neil of Johnson County, Kansas, many other relatives and friends. Memorial services was held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, with Father David Buescher officiating. Private family inurnment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Myrna L. Sherman Myrna L. Sherman, age 64, of Laurie, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2005 in Laurie. She was born December 4, 1940 in Versailles, Missouri, the daughter of Herbert and Ruth Lehman Aeschbacher. On June 16, 1962 Myrna was united in marriage to Dave Sherman who preceded her in death on February 17, 2005. Myrna was a co-owner of Sherman Millwork and a member of the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Mark Sherman and wife Melanie of Laurie, and Scott Sherman of Kansas City, one granddaughter, Madisen Sherman, her mother, Ruth Aeschbacher of Laurie, one sister Elaine Ernst and husband Don of Jefferson City, as well as many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jim Blue officiating. Burial will be in the Garber Memorial Estates. Casketbearers are Don Ernst, Kirby Ernst, Jay Ernst, Milt Lehman, Tom Lehman and Don Lehman. The family will receive friends from 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church music department or the Shriners Hospital in St. Louis Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. James E. “Gene” Kennedy James E. “Gene” Kennedy, age 81, of Lee’s Summit, formerly of Fortuna and Versailles, passed away Monday morning, October 3, 2005 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit. He was born December 23, 1923 at Gravois Mills, Missouri, the son of James Martin and Mabel Wilda Landrum Kennedy. He was united in marriage with Betty L. Carlow, who preceded him in death on July 21, 2003. Gene was a member of First Baptist Church of Lee’ Summit. Gene was a farmer until the mid 1950’s in the Fortuna, MO area; upon moving to Kansas City he worked for General Motors Assembly Division Leeds Plant 30 years. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia C. and husband, Steven W. Cain, three grandsons, Timothy M. Vento, Leonard M. Rodriquez, and Evan M.J. Rodriquez, all of Lee’s Summit. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, at the Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. D. Faye Ham D. Faye Ham, 86, of Versailles, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born April 30, 1916, in Hopkins County, Texas, a daughter of Clark and Jenny Fleming. On May 21, 1948, she was married to Floyd Milton Ham, who died April 7, 1994. Mrs. Ham was a retired bookkeeper and homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Versailles. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Silvey of Versailles; three stepsons, Richard Ham of Grove, Okla., Dale Ham of Los Angeles and Howard Ham of Fort Scott, Kan.; three stepdaughters, Mary Helen Green and Jeanne Ham of Pittsburg, Kan., and Dorothy Moore of Fort Scott; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with the Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Burial will be in Versailles Cemetery in the West Lawn Addition. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Raymond Lee Burriss Raymond Lee Burriss, age 81, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Friday morning, February 28, 2003 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born September 14, 1921 in Warrensburg, Missouri, the son of Aubrey Fred and Minnie Catherine Custer Burriss. He was united in marriage on April 2, 1946 in Fayette, Missouri with Floura Maye Lawson. Mr. Burriss was a janitor at Raytown South School in Raytown for several years and later worked for Vendos Vending Company in Kansas City for 36 years. He was baptized in the Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Maye Burriss of the home; two daughters, Janet Lee Ray, and husband Kenneth of Sunrise Beach, and Betty Ruth Wilhelme, and husband William of Campbellsport, Wisconsin; one sister, Ruth Virginia Copas of Sedalia; two grandchildren Stacy Lynn Pintor and Matthew James Dearth; two great-grandchildren, Kristine Arin Pintor and Katelin Janai Pintor, many other relatives and friends. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Reverend Dick Sanders officiating. Interment will be in the Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 5;00 to 7:00 Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Helen M. Stafford Helen M. Stafford, age 77, of Versailles, passed away Friday, November 11, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born December 5, 1927 in Versailles, the daughter of James F. and Grace Marriott Branson. She was united in marriage on February 12, 1945 with Lester “Pete” Stafford, who preceded her in death on October 30, 1973. Helen retired from Fasco Industries. She is survived by two sons, Tom Stafford of Versailles, and Terry Stafford of Columbia; two daughters, Sharon K. Stafford of North Kansas City, and Renita Louise Stafford of Ozark; three step sons, Dale Stafford of Cole Camp, David Stafford of Kansas City, and Frank Stafford of Napa, Idaho; two step daughters, Roselie King of Laurie, and Marjorie Phillips of Holden; one sister, Shirley Sanders of Odessa; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Grace Ann Stafford, and one brother, James F. “Bud” Branson; and two sisters, Mildred Peters and Frances Hayes. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Ramon Wayne Gardner Ramon Wayne Gardner, age 79, of Sunrise Beach, passed away November 10, 2005, at Windsor Estates in Camdenton. He was born March 10, 1926, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Dorothy Gardner Skeen. He was married for 57 years to Bettie L. Fireline who preceded him in death on September 30, 2005. Ramon was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and served in the Air Force Reserves. He was a member of the VFW Post in Lebanon and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He is survived by his children Richard Gardner and wife Carol of Oswego, Illinois, Sharon Goldsberry and husband Larry of Montgomery, Illinois, Joye Morrison and husband Pat of Atlanta, Georgia, Brenda Jakious and husband Randall of Naperville, Illinois, Ramon Wayne Gardner and wife Cheryl of Newberg, Oregon, Michael Gardner and wife Millie of Aurora, Illinois, and David Gardner and wife Cynthia stationed in Turkey with the United States Air Force; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services with military honors will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2005, at Garber Memorial Estates in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to Windsor Estates in Camdenton. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Hugh William Smiley Jr. Hugh William Smiley Jr., age 77, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at the Good Shepherd Care Center. He was born June 17, 1928, on a farm north of Versailles, the son of Hugh W. Sr. and Blanche E. Wahlers Smiley. He was united in marriage on August 27, 1969, to Joan Marie Hilderbrand. The couple resided on a farm west of Versailles breeding registered Shorthorn cattle, and raising hay and row crops. H.W. was a member of the Stover United Methodist Church. During the Korean War, he ran heavy equipment for the United States Army in France. He is survived by his wife, Joan Marie; one son Fredrech Joseph Smiley of Versailles; one brother Milfred S. Smiley and wife Dorothy of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; one sister Louella Byler and husband Joe of Rolla, Missouri; two sisters-in-law Ruth Hilderbrand and Etta Porter both of Versailles; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugh William Smiley Sr. and Blanche Wahlers Smiley; one sister Lorena Houseworth; and two brothers-in-law Earnest Houseworth and George Porter. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 11, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Diane Cutler officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, November 10, at the funeral home. Military honors will be held under the auspices of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach and interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Stover United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Phillip Mehl Sr. Phillip Mehl Sr., age 71, of Liberty, passed away Tuesday morning, November 8, 2005 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty. He was born April 17, 1934 in Marion, Kansas, the son of Phillip and Ada E. Ward Mehl. He was united in marriage on June 10, 1960 with Anita Jean Moon, who preceded him in death on June 14, 1995. Mr. Mehl was retired from the Ford Motor Company Claycomo Plant and a member of the United Auto Workers. He was also a member of the Independence Christian Center. He is survived by two sons, Richard Mehl of Liberty, and Norman Mehl of Higginsville; two daughters, Janine Bennett of Versailles, and Marlene Love of Kansas City; one sister, Ruth Martin of Oklahoma City; 18 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 11, at the Freedom Cemetery near Versailles. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Sue Ann Langston Sue Ann Langston, age 55, of Stover, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2005 at her home. She was born May 5, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Algie Lee and Margaret Moran. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Langston of the home; one son, Frank Sears of Raytown; two daughters, Patricia Anderson and Margaret Ruiz, both of Raytown; one stepson, James Langston of St. Joseph; one sister, Kathy Mossman of New Mexico; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, one great-grandson, many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Dylan James Mehlenbacher Dylan James Mehlenbacher, infant son of Laura Thompson and Timothy Mehlenbacher, of Tipton, was stillborn Saturday evening, November 5, 2005 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He is survived by his parents, Laura Thompson and Tim Mehlenbacher, of the home in Tipton; one brother, Ethan Capps of the home; paternal grandfather, Ted Mehlenbacher of Versailles, paternal grandmother, Bonnie Gokey and her husband William, of Prattsburgh, New York; maternal grandparents, William and Vickie Leffert of Tipton; paternal great-grandparents Irene Mehlenbacher of Avoca, New York, and Laura Mae Wallace of Naples, New York; maternal great-grandparents, Neil Eddie Capps of Versailles, Laura Mae Webb of Versailles, Oscar Leffert of Versailles, and Wilma Dierks of Gravois Mills; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 10, at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tipton, with Rev. Don Evan officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Peggy G. McShane Peggy G. McShane, age 75, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Wednesday evening, November 2, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born March 20, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Perry William and Genevieve Edmonds Shrader. She was united in marriage on January 27, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri, with John F. McShane, who survives of the home. Mrs. McShane was a retired clerk for W.T. Grant and a homemaker. She was a member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie. In addition to her husband she is survived by four sons, Michael McShane of Indianapolis, Indiana, Charles McShane of Tampa, Florida, Timothy McShane of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Daniel McShane of Anderson, Indiana; four daughters, Catherine Blackwell and Mary Randolph of Pendleton, Indiana, Patricia Shelton of Sunrise Beach, and Jean Jones of Tampa, Florida; one sister, Patricia Kennard of Kansas City, 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Memorial Funeral Mass was held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, with Father David Buescher officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the St. Patrick Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Millie J. Cooper Millie J. Cooper, age 86, of Versailles, passed away Monday, November 21, 2005, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, on July 2, 1919, the daughter of Hiram Benjamin and Edna Osborn Murphy. In Versailles on March 12, 1939, she was united in marriage with Earl Jessie Cooper who preceded her in death on January 19, 1986. Millie was a charter member of the Versailles First Assembly of God Church where she taught Sunday school for several years and where she loved to sing. She enjoyed flowers, going to garage sales, crafts, and loved working with children. She is survived by two sons, Roger Cooper and wife Bonnie of Stover and Bennie Cooper and wife Jeanette of Oak Grove, Missouri; one daughter, Susan Hansen and husband Dale “Doc” of Nampa, Idaho; one brother, A.J. Murphy and wife Margie of Dearborn, Missouri; six grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by three brothers, John, Sid, and Marion Paul Murphy, and three sisters, Zelma Hinkin, Jewel Marriott, and Pauline Stewart. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 25, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church of Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Virginia Ellen (Ginny) Mason Virginia Ellen (Ginny) Mason, age 84, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia. She was born October 26, 1921 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, the daughter of William Palmer and Della Eugene Duncan Shelton. She was united in marriage on June 11, 1947 with William Lewis Mason, who preceded her in death on May 28, 1985. Mrs. Mason was a homemaker and retired bookkeeper for Page Marina near Gravois Mills. She was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and member of Gravois Mills United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, Bill Mason and wife Sharon, of Versailles; one brother, Merritt Shelton of Pittsburg, MO; two sisters, Kathleen Nolker of Excelsior Springs, and Connie Braun of Kansas City, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one daughter, Ginny Lynn May, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be at – November -, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Graveside services will be at – November -, at Floral Hill Cemetery in Raytown, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Pansy Joan Boyd Pansy Joan Boyd, age 78, of Versailles, formerly of South Dakota, passed away on November 18, 2005, at her home in Versailles. She was born in Ft. Thompson, South Dakota, on April 6, 1927, the daughter of Thomas and Grace Moore Eagleman. Pansy was united in marriage to Malcolm Clarence “Sport” Boyd on May 31, 1948. The couple resided 10 miles north of Murdo, South Dakota, and were engaged in farming and ranching. She is survived by one daughter Bonita Boyd Noldner and husband Rodney of Versailles; a step-son Harold James “Jim” Boyd and wife Merna of Stover; two grandchildren Kelsey Euper of Tipton and Kaslyn Noldner Marriott and husband Donnie of Versailles; two great-grandchildren Wyatt Euper of Tipton and Kade Marriott of Versailles; one sister Fairy Twiggs of Salina, Kansas; one special niece Norma J. Iverson Huhn of Wausau, Wisconsin; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Pansy was preceded in death by her husband “Sport” on July 28, 1980, her parents Thomas and Grace Eagleman, four brothers Donald, Benjamin Charles, and Thomas, two sisters Alene Vanwald and Carmen Wade and one special niece Wanda Tews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, November 21, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. A second funeral service is pending at the Community Bible Church in Murdo, South Dakota. Interment will be in the Murdo Cemetery in Murdo, South Dakota. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Morgan County Animal Orphanage Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Jenell Watson Jenell Watson, age 75, of Camdenton, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Boone Hospital in Columbia. She was born December 17, 1929 at Braymer, Missouri, the daughter of Frederick Morton and Ruth Alice Keller Cowan. She was united in marriage on July 10, 1949 with William B. Watson, who survives of the home. Mrs. Watson was a homemaker, member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, was a den mother and raised three eagle scouts. In addition to her husband she is survived by three sons, David Watson of Flower Mound, Texas, Larry Watson and wife Carol, of Kirkwood, Missouri, and Michael Watson and wife Jennifer of Centralia; seven grandchildren, Chandra, Jeffrey, Brittany, Rob, Brian, Jon and Anna; three great grandchildren, Christopher, Briana and Trinity; two brothers-in-law, A.B. McPherson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Clarence Meek of Mulvane, Kansas, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, with Rev. Rick White officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Evergreen Cemetery near Braymer, with Rev. Jim Lawley officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church or West Side Senior Center. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Eathel Cora Hill Eathel Cora Hill, age 90, of Boonville, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 17, 2005 at Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center in Marceline. She was born September 16, 1915 at Malden, Missouri, the daughter of Turner and Nancy Kiger Sweezea. She was united in marriage on November 5, 1933 with Fred Hill, who preceded her in death on March 3, 1977. Mrs. Hill was a homemaker and member of Truth Tabernacle Church. She is survived by three sons, Earl Hill of Versailles, Floyd Hill of Syracuse, and Cecil Hill of Booneville; one daughter, Audrey O’Bryan of Marceline; one brother, Arvel Sweezea of Naylor; 16 grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren, numerous great and great great-grandchildren, and step great and great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Charles Cook officiating. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Green Hill Cemetery near Piedmont, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Wanda Sue Stewart Wanda Sue Stewart, age 53, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at her home. She was born February 5, 1952 in Oakland, Nebraska, the daughter of Oliver and Sylvia Tranmer Smith. She was united in marriage on July 8, 1984 with David B. Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was a homemaker and secretary of American Heating and Cooling in Sunrise Beach. She was a member of Sunrise Bible Church in Sunrise Beach. She is survived by her husband, David B. Stewart of the home; three daughters, Tina Rickard of Tampa, Florida, Erin Doll of Omaha, Nebraska, and Tara Stewart of the home; five step children, Dawna, David, James, Jonathan, and Jeff; two brothers, Terry Smith of Papillion, Nebraska, and Bruce Smith of Orlando, Florida; two grandchildren, Kendall and Kayla, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, at Sunrise Bible Church, with Pastor Nick Stutesman officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sunrise Bible Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. James Lee Ball Sr. James Lee Ball Sr., age 78, of Versailles, passed away Saturday evening, November 12, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born February 13, 1927 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of Bernadott and Hazel Ball. He was united in marriage on July 17, 1958 with Victoriana Torres. Mr. Ball was a dedicated police officer for over 20 years with the Edgewater Police Department in Edgewater, Colorado, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is remembered by his wife of 47 years, Vicoriana of the home; and his children, Michael Ball of Denver, CO, Kathleen Thibault of Rock Hills, S.C., James Ball Jr. of Piedmont, R. Patrick Ball of Arvada, CO, John Ball of Laurie, Lawrence Ball of Sunrise Beach, Mary Wright of Versailles, and Kelly Norman of Sunrise Beach, and their spouses, 15 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and by his many friends and family who he shared his life with. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 16, at Locust Baptist Mission Church with Pastor Dallas Moritz officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Fred W. Chatlos Fred W. Chatlos, age 88, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center. He was born April 3, 1917 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son on Susan Progner and Julius Chatlos. Fred was united in marriage on May 6, 1943 to Catherine Shookner who survives of the home. Mr. Chatlos was a service manager in the automotive field, a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of WW-II and served in Guam. He was a member of the V.F.W. and worked as a reserve police officer in North Kansas City from 1967- 1969 and retired as Lieutenant. He is survived by his wife Catherine Chatlos of the home; two sons, Fred Chatlos of Kansas City, Missouri and Bruce Chatlos of Liberty, Missouri; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. (573) 378-4655 Grace Elaine Kilmer Grace Elaine Kilmer, 7 week old daughter of Daniel Z. and Erma K. Newswanger Kilmer, of Versailles, passed away Saturday morning, December 10, 2005 at her home. She was born October 30, 2005 near Versailles. She is survived by her parents of the home; nine brothers and sisters, Matthew, Louella, Paul, Mark, Norma, Marlin, Michael, Janice and Lorraine Kilmer, all of the home; paternal grandmother, Ella L. Kilmer of Versailles; maternal grandparents, David and Mary Ann Newswanger of Fortuna, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, at the family home, with Daniel Newswanger officiating, and at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Excelsior Mennonite Church near Versailles, with Ivan Hurst, Leonard Martin and Raymond Shirk officiating. Interment was in the Church Cemetery, with Nevin Nolt officiating. Pallbearers are Paul Shirk and Maynard Kilmer. Visitation is from 1:30 to 3:30 and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the home of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Shirley A. Chittum Shirley A. Chittum, age 71, of Bentonville, Arkansas, formerly of Sunrise Beach, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2005 in Bentonville. She was born September 11, 1934 in Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Anna Marcella Haines Berroyer. She was united in marriage on November 27, 1957 with Clarence M. Chittum, who preceded her in death on April 27, 1990. Mrs. Chittum was a nurses aide and together with her husband Clarence owned and operated Trail’s End Restaurant near Sunrise Beach for about 18 years. She is survived by three sons, Steve Brown of Decatur, Illinois, Fred Chittum of Sunrise Beach, and Paul Chittum of Bentonville; two daughters, Brenda Hunter of Bolivar, and Adele Chittum of Bentonville; two brothers, Jim Boyer and Michael Boyer; one sister, Coleen, 11 grandchildren and step grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 12, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with her grandson Chris Hunter officiating. Casketbearers will be Steve Chittum, Fred Chittum, Chester Hunter, Chris Brown, Shannon Morris and Travois Morris. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Shirley Chittum Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Walter William Peter Walter William Peter, age 87, of Laurie, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center. He was born April 27, 1918 in Sudheim, Germany, the son of William Heinrich and Hermine Gerlt Peter. He was united in marriage on February 14, 1942 in Germany with Ingeborg Louise Peter, who survives. Mr. Peter was a retired carpenter. He enjoyed being around children, was active in 4-H Clubs, and raised 17 foster children over a period of about 20 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Judy Christiansen and husband Randy; and their daughter Autumn; one son, James Webster and wife Etna, and their sons Joshua and Jason, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 5, at the Chapel in the Laurie Care Center, with Pastor Robert Fish officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Lois Ann Forth Lois Ann Forth, age 77, of Versailles, passed away Saturday morning, December 3, 2005 at her home. She was born April 1, 1928 in Jefferson, Iowa, the daughter of William E. and Sarah A. McManus Nelson. On February 14, 1949 she married Wayne B. Forth of Versailles. Mrs. Forth was a graduate of Cosmetology School in Sedalia, and practiced cosmetology for Lillie Mae Heineman and Billy (Wooden) Williams in Versailles. She retired from Morgan County R-II School in Versailles after 27 years of service in the cafeteria. She was a member of the Versailles United Methodist Church and the Order of the Easter Star Chapter 410 in Versailles. She is survived by her beloved husband Wayne Forth, of the home; one son, Kenneth Forth of the home; one daughter, Laraine Forth of Jefferson City; one brother, Dale Nelson and wife Donna, of Osawatomie, Kansas; one sister, Janice Phillips and husband Dale, of Belton. She had 5 nephews, Steve Comer and Alan Comer of Versailles, sons of Sidney and Doris Comer; Scott Phillips of Belton, and Randy Phillips of Denver, CO, sons of Dale and Janice Phillips of Belton; Jack Forth of Stover, son of Merle and Nellie Forth; one sister-in-law, Gladys and husband Virgil Duell of Sedalia, and daughter Shirley, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Ann Nelson in December 2001, her father, William E. Nelson in July 1979, and her older sister Doris Comer in 1957. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Teresa Clyde officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Lubertha Hofstetter Lubertha Hofstetter, age 89, of Florence, passed away on November 29, 2005, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born in Morgan County, Missouri, on August 28, 1916, the daughter of William and Lulu Klein Fethke. She was united in marriage on May 4, 1941 to Wilbert Wilson Hofstetter who preceded her in death on September 6, 1991. Lubertha was a member of Florence United Methodist Church. She was a retired teacher teaching at several schools in the area with her last teaching position at Cole Camp. She loved canning, cooking, and working in her garden. She is survived by two sons, Daryl Hofstetter and wife Patty of Stover, Missouri, and David Hofstetter and wife Cheryl of Florence, Missouri; five grandchildren, Daryn Hofstetter and Dena Leggerio of Stover, Missouri, Jeremy Hofstetter and Seth Hofstetter of Smithton, Missouri, and Scott Hofstetter of Columbia, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Shawn and Johnny Leggerio of Stover, Missouri. She is preceded in death by one brother Lowell Fethke, one half-brother, Charles Rehmer who was killed in WWII, one twin sister, Louise Fethke, and one step-sister Cora Mahnken. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 3, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Ray Varnado. The family will receive friends Friday, December 2, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Florence Methodist Cemetery in Florence, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Florence United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Kelly Joe Ramey Kelly Joe Ramey, age 36, of Syracuse, passed away Monday afternoon, November 28, 2005 at his home. He was born February 1, 1969 in Sedalia, the son of Jacob and Judy Homan Ramey. He worked in the construction industry, was a member of the Teamsters Union, and attended Mount Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Jacob and Judy Ramey of the home; two brothers, Mark Ramey and wife Pam, and Parry Ramey and wife Tina, of Versailles; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 1, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, with Pastor Erik Rottmann officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Olive Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Danny Volkart, Walt Sandage, Barry Homan, Charlie Homan, Mark Ramey II, and Danny Stemberger. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kelly Ramey Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Alisha Lamm Alisha Lamm, age 15, of Tipton, passed away Sunday morning, February 15, 2004 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. She was born July 8, 1988 in Columbia, Missouri, the daughter of Aubrey Earl and Teresa Diane Capps Lamm. Alisha was a sophomore at Tipton High School, where she played volleyball and was a cheerleader. She was very involved in the community and with friends. She is survived by her parents, Aubrey Earl and Teresa Diane Lamm of the home; one brother, David Bryan Reneau of Mesquite, Texas; one sister, Tabitha LeAnn Lamm of Tipton; maternal grandparents, Neil Capps of Versailles, Velma Dalton of Kansas City, and Carol Galbraith of Stover, several aunts, uncles, cousins, great-aunts and great uncles, one niece, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Harold and Betty Lamm. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, at Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Tipton. Burial will be in the Tipton I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Thompson, Phillip Haynes, Kevin Morse, Josh Hartkins, Robert Cunningham and Willie Ward. Daniel West will be an honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alisha Lamm Memorial Fund c/o The Tipton Latham Bank. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Aubrey Donald Woods Aubrey Donald Woods, age 71, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday evening, December 28, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born October 7, 1934 in Versailles, Missouri, a son of George and Inez Newsam Woods. He was united in marriage on August 1, 1959 in Versailles with Lois Marriott. Mr. Woods worked at Kansas City Bifocal in Versailles for several years and later at Fasco Industries Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Versailles. He is survived by his wife, Lois Woods of the home; two sons, Stephen Woods of Versailles, and Kyle Woods of Lake Ozark; one daughter, Renee Reed and husband Dan, of Versailles; one brother, Lloyd Woods of Jefferson City; one sister, Ruth Cook and husband Kelson, of Jefferson City; six grandchildren, Kristen, Samantha, Stephen, Mary, Sara and Michael, and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, William D. Woods, and one sister, Erma Lee Woods. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 31, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Robert D. Ross officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery, with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach. Casketbearers will be Tom, Troy and Travis Hoskins, Terry Wolfe, Bob Karigan and Garrett Thouvenel. Honorary casketbearers will be Jim Sargent, Walter “Ike” Sargent, and Kelson Cook. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri Kidney Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Helen Ruth Pryor Helen Ruth Pryor, age 67, of Salem, passed away Tuesday morning, December 27, 2005 at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center near Tuscumbia. She was born January 31, 1938 in Yakima, Washington, to Merle and Pauline Hunt Albertson. She was united in marriage on October 4, 1957 in Versailles, Missouri with Clarence (Jr.) Pryor, who preceded her in death on May 5, 1999. Helen graduated from Tuscumbia High School. She was a member of the Assemblies of God and had served as Sunday School teacher and Missionettes Leader. Over the years Helen and Jr. owned and operated several restaurants in Salem, Dixon and Versailles. She is survived by three sons, Duane Pryor and wife Chris, of Versailles, David Pryor and wife Bonnie, of Brumley, and Jimmy Pryor and wife Rhonda, of Salem; two sisters, Wanda Hawk of Eldon, and Sharon Resa of Alexandria, Minnesota; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Reverends Brian Jarrett and Larry Albertson officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Jason Yeager, Travis Yeager, John Pryor, Rick Letchworth, Josh Pryor and Justin Pryor. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Tuscumbia Assembly of God Youth Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Helen Marie Much Helen Marie Much, age 78, of Kaiser, passed away on December 23, 2205, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 1, 1927, the daughter of Carl and Christine Origliasso Pugliese. She was united in marriage on July 17, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles Much who survives of the home. Helen was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Osage Beach. She worked for several years as head secretery of personnel at McDonnell-Douglas. She enjoyed going bowling, playing bingo, crafts, and spending time with her friends. She was always busy. Prior to her illness, she worked as a volunteer at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son Jim Haywood of St. Louis, Missouri; two step-sons Steve Much and wife Faith of the state of California and Rick Much of the state of Washington; one daughter Karen Warnica and husband Steve of Eldon, Missouri; four sisters Mary Heidman and husband Les of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, Carol Duquette and husband Chuck of Wentzville, Missouri, Fran Mueth of the state of Alabama, and Rosie Ross of St. Louis, Missouri; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be held Friday, December 30, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Carol Katherine Gerschefske Carol Katherine Gerschefske, age 77, of Laurie, passed away on December 23, 2005, at her son’s home in Rogersville, Missouri. She was born October 25, 1928 in Midland, Michigan, the daughter of Harry and Winniejean Sweitzer Peek. She was united in marriage on June 26, 1949, in Midland, Michigan, with Eugene Gerschefske who survives of the home. Carol owned and operated Twin Oaks Men’s and Ladies Wear for several years in Laurie. She was a member of the Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach where she loved to serve her Lord, friends and family. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge, spending time with her children and grandsons, reading, and spending time outdoors. Her family remembers her as being a devoted wife and mother who always put everyone else first, who always wore a smile and had a positive outlook. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son Kevin Gerschefske and wife Shelley of Rogersville, Missouri; two daughters Kathy Hankins and husband Bill of Richmond, Missouri and Kim Lansford and husband Jim of Reed Spring, Missouri; one brother Earl Peek and wife Betty of Midland, Michigan; two sisters Joyce Bader and husband Bill of Midland, Michigan and Bonnie Visger of the state of Connecticut; one grandson Matthew Gerschefske of Springfield, Missouri; two step-grandsons Brooks Olsen and wife Cara of Portland, Oregon and Woody Lansford and wife Jessica of Cane Hills, Arkansas; three step-great-grandchildren Liam Olsen of Portland, Oregon, and Ry and Ivey Lansford of Cane Hills, Arkansas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, at the Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach, with Pastor Eugene Moll officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kent Memorial Lutheran Church Columbarium Memorial Garden Project, P.O. Box 155, Sunrise Beach, Missouri 65079. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Florence I. Meyer Florence I. Meyer, age 96, of Versailles, passed away Friday morning, December 23, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born August 14, 1909 in Morgan County, Missouri, the daughter of George August William and Mary Ellen Silvey Meyer. She served as Morgan County Clerk for 50 years, was a member of the First Baptist Church in Versailles, and taught Sunday school at the nursing home in Versailles for many years. Survivors include her caregiver and niece, Judy Krattli and husband Dak, of Gravois Mills, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews and relatives. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by seven brothers, Ray, Roy, Harry, Willie, Jewel, Dorsey and Malcolm Meyer, and seven sisters, Belva Jones, Cora Raines, Goldie Raines, Etta Love, Dorothy Ellen Meyer, Stella Meyer and Gracie Meyer. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Dr. Todd Forman officiating. Interment was in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers were Corky Daniels, Mike Jones, Jerry Meyer, Alan Meyer, Robert Meyer and Conway Jones. Honorary casketbearers were Kenny Pepper, G.W. “Dub” Meyer, Richard Meyer, Bobbie Raines and Donald Raines. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church in Versailles. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Jack W. Clark Jack W. Clark, age 77, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday morning, December 13, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born December 18, 1927 at Glensted, Missouri, the son of William T. and Stella Richardson Clark. He was united in marriage on October 12, 1947 with Georgia Daniels. Jack graduated from Versailles High School in 1945, and served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. He started Clark’s Tire Company in 1947, and shortly thereafter started a re-treading business. He was co-owner of BC D&J; Rubber Company, and has remained active in Clark’s Tire Company since its inception. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, where he served as elder, deacon and trustee, was a member of the Masonic Lodge #320 A.F. & A.M. in Versailles, the American Legion, and served on the Versailles Industrial Trust. He was very involved and interested in community affairs. He donated the land for the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City as well as numerous donations for the Versailles Community. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Clark of the home; four children, Barbara Slevin and husband Pat, of Jefferson City, Bill Clark and wife Sharon, of Versailles, Becky Bullard and husband Steve, of Versailles, and Barry Clark and wife Misty, of Versailles; one sister, Margaret Wetzel of Kansas City; seven grandchildren Jed Clark, Joel Clark, Cassie Williams, Sasha Volmert, Cory Roam, Jill Roam, and baby Jack Clark; six great-grandchildren, Dylan Volmert, Devin Volmert, Jax Roam, Keiley Clark, Joeley Clark, and Gracen Clark; many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren and Jim Clark, and two sisters, Marion Ward and Martha Ward. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, with Rev. Diane Miller officiating. Entombment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family suggests memorial contributions to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Samaritan Center in Jefferson City, or American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 in Sunrise Beach. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Date: Saturday, 1 May 2021, at 12:22 a.m. Terry Joe Lindeman Terry Joe Lindeman, age 42, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday morning, January 13, 2006 at his home. He was born December 7, 1963 in Warrensburg, Missouri, a son of Joseph Ray and Patsy Downing Lindeman. He was united in marriage on June 10, 1995 with Lisa Renee Greene Graham. Terry was a self-employed boat mechanic and owned T & L Marina near Gravois Mills. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Lindeman of the home; one daughter, Krystle Rae Capobianco and husband Anthony, of Warrensburg; two stepsons, Rusty Lee Ely of Olathe, KS, and Daniel Allen Ely of the home; his mother and stepfather, Patsy and Bill Parker, of Vienna; two sisters, Tami Luebbering and husband Doug, of St. Thomas, and Cynthia Lindeman of Raytown, paternal grandmother, Mabel Lindeman of Warrensburg; his stepmother, Janet Lindeman of Warrensburg; one grandson, Seth P. Jasper, one step grandson, Zachary A. D. Ely, nieces and nephew Courtney, Benjamin and Emma Luebbering of St. Thomas, and Sarah Hazlett of Raytown, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services with a Kidwell-Garber Memorial Video Tribute will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Karen Alden officiating. Vocal selections of “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” by Elvis Presley will be played. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg. Casketbearers are Rodney Lisenby, Terry Lisenby, Bob McCormick, Carl Morales, Jeff Meyers and Steve Calahan, with Bob Skiff serving as an honorary casketbearer. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Terry Lindeman Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. James M. “Mike” Forbes James M. “Mike” Forbes, age 57, of Versailles, passed away courageously and peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2006 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born September 25, 1948 in Independence, Missouri, the son of James Carl and Bonnie Jeane McCraken Forbes. Mike was a member of Gravois Mills United Methodist Church. He was a Master Craftsman for over 40 years in the furniture refinishing and repair industry. He took pride in his family, friends and career. Well respected, Mike was known for his humor and eagerness to help others. He was a good listener, sincere in his words and honest to his nature, he brought the sunshine in when he came and left it for others to enjoy. Mike is survived by his wife, Susan (Rusty) Forbes of the home; his son, Matt Forbes of Independence; stepdaughter, Cherish Agabon of Ballwin Park, CA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Jo Ann Forbes of Gravois Mills, Carl and Judy Forbes of Shawnee, KS, and Bob and Diane Forbes of Gravois Mills; sister-in-law Robin, nieces Sarah and Amanda, step-niece Tausha, nephews Luke, Zak and Shawn, step-nephews Brad and Robert, son-in-law Al, and grandchildren Kayla, Gabrielle and Jonathan Michael, mother and father-in-law, Charlie and Thelma LaMae, and best friend J.R. To end this obituary is a direct quote from Mike, “Don’t worry about me, I’ll be alright; as long as YOUR okay”. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, at the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ellen Hoff officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Steve Forbes, Carl Forbes, Bob Forbes, Luke Forbes, Zak Forbes and Shawn Forbes. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Gravois Mills United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Elizabeth McCartney Swan Elizabeth McCartney Swan, age 57, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006 at her home. She was born March 4, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Dr. C. W. and Eleanor Weber McCartney. She was united in marriage on October 10, 1980 with Gary Swan. Mrs. Swan was a registered x-ray technician at Lee’s Summit Clinic in Lee’s Summit, and a member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie. She is survived by her husband, Gary Swan of the home; two stepsons, Jeffrey Swan of Wilson, KS, and Kent Swan of Kansas City, MO; four step grandchildren, Matt, Brent, Michael and Andrea, and one step great-grandson, Orion. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, with Father David Buescher officiating. Interment will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie, followed by the Rosary at 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Joyce A. Anderson Joyce A. Anderson, age 77, of Gravois Mills, passed away Monday, January 23, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born October 1, 1928 in Malmo, Nebraska, a daughter of Edmund and Ruth Anderson Quincy. She was united in marriage on October 21, 2000 with Lloyd Anderson. Mrs. Anderson was a homemaker, member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, American Business Women, American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 Auxiliary, and the Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Anderson of the home; three daughters, Connie Jean Killion of Fort Worth, TX, Kathleen Joyce Prell of Blue Springs, MO, and Jacquelyn Prell of Pahoa, Hawaii; one brother, Edmund Quincy of Bolder, CO; one sister, Bonnie Craven of Kingman, AZ; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date with inurnment in Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Pamela Hope Richards Pamela Hope Richards, age 50, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2006 at her home. She was born October 12, 1955 in Versailles, MO, a daughter of Charles Herbert and Chloe L. Ward Ferguson. Pam was a graduate of Morgan County R-II High School in Versailles, and a caregiver at Laurie Knolls. She is survived by one daughter, Dawn Marie Williams of Shawnee Mission, KS; two sons, Shane and Shawn Pisini, of Olathe, KS; her mother, Chloe Ferguson of Pearl River, LA; six brothers, Herbie Ferguson, Bill Ferguson and Bob Ferguson, all of Gravois Mills, David Ferguson of Raytown, Jimmy Don McGinnis of Pearl River, LA, and Charles Wayne McGinnis of Moberly; four sisters, Angela Raines of Versailles, June Yows of Barnett, Jean Fiser and Patty Cable both of Gravois Mills; one granddaughter, Megan Williams, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 27, at the Versailles Cemetery, with Rev. Rod Campbell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Kent Clayton Shipley Kent Clayton Shipley, age 62, of Gravois Mills, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006 at his home. He was born August 14, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Harlen E. and Mary B. Breckenridge Shipley. He was a marina operator and U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include one daughter, Tammy Smith and husband Robert, of Titusville, Florida; his mother, Mary Shipley of Gravois Mills; one sister, Valarie Garrison and husband Lynn, of Overland Park, Kansas; one grandson, Joseph R. Smith, many other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Vocal recordings of “Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Vince Gill and “On Eagles Wings” were played. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Kelly Lynn Pendleton Kelly Lynn Pendleton, age 45, of Stover, passed away Sunday morning, January 29, 2006 at her home. She was born April 2, 1960 at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, the daughter of Marvin Lee and Hazel Jeanene Philips Langley. She was united in marriage on December 29, 1979 with Jon Buckmaster, who preceded her in death on December 9, 1998. On February 24, 2001 she married Randy Joe Pendleton, who preceded her in death on January 24, 2006. Kelly was employed at Versailles Veterinary Clinic, was a member of the Church of Christ and the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by two sons, Keith Allen Buckmaster and John Marvin Buckmaster, both of Fairplay, MO; one daughter, Casey Dianne Fields of Versailles; four stepsons, Kelly Ray Pendleton, Brandon Paul Pendleton, and Curt Pendleton, of Jefferson City, and Nick Pendleton of Olean; her mother, Hazel Martin of Splendora, TX; her stepmother, Elizabeth Langley of Laurel, MS; two brothers, Robert Wayne Langley of Hattiesburg, MS, and John Rod Kennedy of Springfield, MO; one sister, Nancy Elaine Smith of Perkinston, MS; three granddaughters, and her favorite pets Maggie and Amy. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family will receive friends from noon until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kelly Pendleton Memorial Fund c/o Versailles Veterinary Clinic. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Judy I. Wilson Judy I. Wilson, age 55, of Versailles, passed away Thursday morning, December 1, 2005 at the home of her son in Stover. She was born July 1, 1950 in Clarksburg, Missouri, the daughter of George and Edna Marie Miller Albin. She was united in marriage on May 22, 1971 with Herman Wilson. Mrs. Wilson worked at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles for several years and later in home health care. She was a member of Opened Door Christian Fellowship in Laurie. She is survived by her husband, Herman Wilson of the home; two sons, Troy Wilson of Stover, and Curtis Wilson of Versailles; three daughters, Tonya Christian and husband Larry, of Versailles, Crystal Perez of Versailles, and Amanda Wilson of the home; one stepson, Michael Wilson of Warsaw; four brothers, James Leroy Albin and Donald Albin of Tipton, Dale Albin of Jefferson City, and Lee Albin of Fortuna; two sisters, Betty Sauer of Eldon, and Ruth Jones of Derry, New Hampshire; 6 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 1 step great-grandson, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 5, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Jerry Piker officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be James, Donald, Dale, Lee, Dustin and Michael Albin, Joey and Shawn McCollom, Raymond and Donnie Webb, and Larry and Kevin Grace. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Leo Joe Lindsey Leo Joe Lindsey, age 70, of Versailles, passed away Friday evening, December 13, 2002 at his home. He was born July 30, 1932 in Lourens, Iowa, the son of Charles Clarence and Mary Emily Russell Lindsey. He was united in marriage on March 16, 1991 in Wentzville, Missouri with Karen Elaine Bushart Kershner. Mr. Lindsey worked in marketing and sales, and was a member of the Philadelphia Church of God. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Karen Lindsey of the home; two sons, four daughters, five step sons, one sister, 15 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son. Military Honors and Graveside services were at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri. Arrangements were under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Ricky David "Rick" Clark Ricky David "Rick" Clark, 49, Versailles, died Dec. 10, 2002, at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born Sept. 11, 1953, in Downey, Calif., a son of Jerald and Yolanda Lynn Pettit Clark. His father survives in Rock Hill, S.C. He was married Aug. 28, 1976, to Rita Pifer, who survives at the home. He was a 1974 graduate of Morgan County R-II High School, Versailles. He owned and operated Affordable Video since 1983. He was active in youth sports programs in the Versailles area and started the youth soccer program in 1988 and was instrumental in the micro soccer, flag football and girl's softball programs. Other survivors include: one son, Alan Clark, St. Joseph; one daughter, Kristi Clark, of the home; three brothers, James Clark, Kings Mountain, N.C., Craig Clark, Rock Hill, S.C., and Joe Nicolini, LaMirada, Calif.; and one sister, Jerilyn Robertson, Fort Mill, S.C. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Leroy Viebrock Memorial Gymnasium in Morgan County R-II High School, Versailles. The Rev. William Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in West Lawn Addition to the Versailles Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. Saturday at the high school. Memorials are suggested to the Rick Clark Memorial Fund for youth sports programs, in care of Versailles Park Board. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles. James Wiley Hankins James Wiley Hankins, 69, of Fortuna, died Thursday, March 13, 2003, at his home after suffering a brain aneurysm. He was born June 26, 1933, in Bentonville, Ark., a son of James Arthur and Edith Mae Woodell Hankins. On Nov. 25, 1950, he was married to Imagene White, who survives. Mr. Hankins had worked for Sanders Plumbing & Heating for a number of years, and also for O'Dell Plumbing. He was a member of Hoisting Engineers Local 101. He also had operated a service station in Fortuna. He loved to roller skate as a young man at the El-Torian Rink in Kansas City, where he won several competitions. Mr Hankins also loved to square dance and was the first president of the Silver Shoes Square Dance Club. Also surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Clay and Vicki Houseman, both of Syracuse; three sons, Mike Hankins of Olathe, Kan., James Hankins of Blue Springs and Kevin Hankins of the home, his mother, Edith Mae Clark of Lee's Summit; a sister, Betty Hale of Lee's Summit; two brothers, Walter Hankins of Simms, Texas, and Harold Hankins of Kansas City; eight grandchildren; three step grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Ada Mae Morton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with the Rev. Randy Hale, the Rev. Mike Hale and the Rev. Dan Rogers officiating. Pallbearers will be Rick Houseman, Mike Hankins, James Hankins, Jimmy Hankins, Travis Ewing and Josh Hankins. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Simons, James Marriott, Josh Jones, Kevin Hankins, Joel Wheeler and Chuck Jones. Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Barnett. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Option Care/Missouri River Hospice in Jefferson City, or to the Alzheimer's Association of Mid-Missouri in Columbia. Stanley R. Sease Stanley R. Sease, age 62, of Gravois Mills, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born October 4, 1940 in Joplin, Missouri, the son of Harry Roland and Elsie Ricewing Sease. Mr. Sease was retired from the tire recycling business. He is survived by one son, Dusty Sease of Shawnee, Kansas; one sister, Karen Alexander of Delmar, California; and two grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. Arrangments are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Lynn Albert Cooper Lynn Albert Cooper, age 42, of Manteca, California, passed away Sunday morning, March 9, 2003 at his home. He was born September 16, 1960 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Paul C. and Eunice L. Vandiver Brown Cooper. He was married on October 3, 2003 with Leslie Gulledge Cobb, who survives of the home. He is also survived by his parents, Paul and Eunice Cooper of Rogers, Arkansas. Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 14, 2003 at the Glensted Cemetery near Versailles with Reverend Gailya Dow officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Homes of Versailles. Steven Michael Barton Steven Michael Barton, age 15, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2006 at his home. He was born April 17, 1990 to Butch and Connie Barton. Steven was a sophomore at Morgan County R-II High School in Versailles, where he was on the high honor roll and had perfect attendance. He was a member of Future Farmers of America, Junior Beta Club and National Beta Club, Who’s Who of American High School Students and member of United States Academic Achievements. He was a member of West Union Baptist Church near Versailles, loved the outdoors, and was an avid Chiefs and Tigers Fan. He is survived by his parents, Butch and Connie Barton of the home; one sister, Amanda Barton of the home; paternal grandmother, Helen Lorene Barton of Versailles; maternal grandmother, Hazel Rush Versailles; maternal grandfather, James Whittle of Clarkston, Washington; his aunt and uncle, Anna and Rich Grider, and their son Barry and wife Rachael, of Versailles, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 9, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Rod Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Richard Muschett, Curtis Cunningham, Jimmy Don Chipley, Scott Wilson, Garrett Thouvenel, and Steve Compton. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Steven Barton Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Kenneth Walton Ehren Kenneth Walton Ehren, age 65, of Versailles, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at his home in Versailles. He was born December 12, 1939 in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Walton and Jean Kaminsky Ehren. On June 15, 1968 Kenneth was united in marriage to Barbara DuPere who survives of the home. Kenneth was a retired school teacher after more than 40 years. He had an EDD in Science Education and was employed by the public schools of Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Versailles and enjoyed politics and sports. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ehren of the home; one son, Michael Kenneth Ehren of Columbia, MO; one daughter Carol Wilson and husband Keith of Little Elm, Texas; one brother David Ehren of Oak Forest, Illinois; one granddaughter, Emma Leigh Wilson; three nieces Becky Cavey and husband Scott, Jennifer Johnson and husband Jeff, and Christine Ehren; one nephew, John Ehren and wife Kimi, many other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 21, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Versailles with Dr. Todd Forman officiating. Inurnment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Friday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Global Partners Missions Family Fellowship. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Ruby Jewel Davis Ruby Jewel Davis, age 92, of Versailles, passed away Friday evening, January 13, 2006 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born August 19, 1913 at Carver, Missouri, a daughter of Samuel Marion and Adella Houser Carver. She married John Kincaid, and later married Claud Jackson Davis. Mrs. Davis worked at Tweedies and Morgan County R-II School both in Versailles. She was a member of the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Jewel James of Gravois Mills; one brother, George Carver of Gravois Mills; one sister, Rebecca Staker of Morton, Illinois; three grandchildren, Kim James, Steve James and Terri Walters; five great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Adella Carver, and her step-mother Lessie Carver; four brothers, Carl, Samuel, Alfred and Herbert Carver, and four sisters, Dora Phillips, Bertha Vogt, Mary Kincaid, and Clara Miller. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Ellen Hoff officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Kim James, Steve James, Kory James, Dane James, Terri Walters, and Carl Carver. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Gravois Mills United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Amos Weaver Shirk Amos Weaver Shirk, age 58, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday evening, December 20, 2005 at his home. He was born September 1, 1947 in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania, the son of Elias and Nancy Weaver Shirk. He was united in marriage on April 9, 1970 with Amanda Burkholder Leinbach. Amos was a warehouse manager at Goods Variety Store near Versailles, and an agent for Century 21 Landmark Realty. He was a member of the Versailles Mennonite Church (EPMC). He is survived by his wife, Amanda Shirk of the home; four sons, Elvin Shirk of Barnett, Leon Shirk and wife Susanna, of Versailles, Nelson Shirk of Barnett, and Daniel Shirk and wife Rebecca, of Versailles; three daughters, Ruth Shirk of Barnett, Mary Kathryn Zeiset, and husband Vernon, of Chambersburg, PA, and Susan Shirk of the home; his parents, Elias and Nancy Shirk of Elkton, KY; three grandchildren, Lyndel Shirk, George Zeiset and Lucia Zeiset; ten brothers, Reuben Shirk and Raymond Shirk, of Barnett, Benjamin Shirk of Middleburg, PA, Samuel Shirk and Noah Shirk of Liberty, KY, Eli Shirk of Withee, WI, David Shirk of Barnett, Jason Shirk of Liberty, KY, John Shirk and Weaver Shirk of Cerulean, KY; six sisters, Lena Shirk of Elkton, KY, Ida Shirk of Cerulean, KY, Emma Zimmerman and husband Reuben, of Barnett, Bertha Brubaker and husband Daniel, of Elkton, KY, Rachel Martin and husband Henry, of Elkton, KY, and Nancy Shirk of Cerulean, KY; a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a stillborn brother and two nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 24, at Beulah Mennonite Church near Versailles, with Harlan Martin, James Herr, Raymond Zimmerman, Mark Torkelson and Wilmer Eshbach officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Mennonite Church Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Reuben Shirk, Raymond Shirk, Reuben Zimmerman, Benjamin Shirk, David Shirk and Christian Leinbach. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Versailles Mennonite Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Shirley O. Washburn Bauer Shirley O. Washburn Bauer, age 92, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2005 at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born April 18, 1913 at Gravois Mills, Missouri, the daughter of William S. and Lottie C. Webster Washburn. Shirley was united in marriage to Alvin H. Bauer on April 21, 1934, who preceded her in death on July 18, 1984. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Versailles since November 11, 1923, where she was an active member in many groups and organizations. She was active in the family business of the Firestone Store, Morgan County Oil, and was secretary and treasurer of Morgan County Gas, Inc. Shirley is survived by one son, William H. Bauer and his wife Diann, of Versailles, Missouri; one daughter, Carolyn E. Swartz and her husband Bill, of Aurora, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Bobbi Gail Birdsong, Beth Ann Bauer, Barrie Joy Bales, Danielle Rae Bauer, Pam Fly, Steve Swartz and Jay Swartz; eight great grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul E. Washburn, Dr. J.L. Washburn, and Dr. W. Otho Washburn, one sister, Mildred Six, and two grandchildren, Terri Gay Bauer and Bret William Bauer. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 15, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, with Pastor Diane Miller officiating. Vocal selections will be sung by Robert D. Ross, accompanied at the organ by Virginia Ross. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Darrel Goodman, Kenneth Pepper, Clarence Cable, Dave White, Virgil Lujin, Bill Williams, O.B. Clark and Keith Mueller. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Westminster Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. C. Louise Schmidt Kubick C. Louise Schmidt Kubick, age 81, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday afternoon, November 4, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born July 16, 1924 at Cowgill, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde E. and Myrtle E. Taylor Clark. She was united in marriage in 1947 with Raymond Schmidt, who preceded her in death in 1973. In 1977 she married William Harry Kubick, who preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Kubick was a homemaker, worked for the Midland Company in Fairfax, Kansas, and retired from Kroger Grocery. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Laurie, and a volunteer at West Side Senior Center in Laurie. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Sue Arnold of Kansas City, KS, and Deborah Lynn Ingerson of Tonganoxie, KS; her mother, Myrtle Clark of Lenexa, KS; one sister, Violet Marie Minton of Lenexa, KS; 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Francis Anthony “Sandy” Schmidt, and Larry Ray Schmidt. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Rev. Marc Knapp officiating. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Wilbur L. Clos Wilbur L. Clos, age 80, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Monday, January 9, 2006 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born November 20, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of the late Lawrence A. and Myra J. Freeman Clos. He was united in marriage on September 9, 1951 to Wanda Jean Bushbom in State Center, Iowa and she preceded him in death on April 17, 1995. Wilbur Clos owned and operated Jeanie’s Bait Shop and Lakeland Bait & Ski Shop in Sunrise Beach for over 40 years. He attended the Westside Senior Center and was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence C. Clos, of Springfield, MO, and Ronald Clos, of Jefferson City, MO; two daughters, Diane Franklin, of Camdenton, MO, and Susan Swab, of Olathe, KS; one sister, Donna J. Bishop, of Eldridge, MO; six grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew Franklin, Jacqueline and Grace Swab, Patrick and Brook Clos, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 14, 2006 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Herb Baker officiating. Full Military Honors & Interment under the auspices of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers are Ronald Clos, Lawrence Clos, Patrick Clos, Christopher Franklin, Chris Franklin, Andrew Franklin, and Stephen Swab. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to funeral time. All friends and family are invited to a reception following the services at the Westside Senior Center 1501 Hwy O near Laurie, MO (573) 372-3588. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Westside Senior Center. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. (573) 374-7688 Joseph A. Miller Joseph A. Miller, age 74, of Gravois Mills, passed away Monday morning, December 12, 2005 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born September 15, 1931 at St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Jack J. and Lucille Mica Miller. He was united in marriage on April 10, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, with JoAnn A. Brand, who preceded him in death on June 8, 1998. He is survived by two sons, David Miller and Terry Miller of Gravois Mills; two daughters, Patty Burkhart and Tracy Richards, of St. Augustine, Florida; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, many other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, with Father Fred Barnett and Father Dave Buescher as celebrants. Entombment will be at a later date in Garber Memorial Estates Columbarium in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Larry W. Hale Larry W. Hale, age 53, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, formerly of the Laurie Area, passed away surrounded by his family at 8:07 p.m. Wednesday evening, August 10, 2005 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Shirley Hale of the home; daughters Leslie Smith of Camdenton, Missouri, Stephanie McIntosh of Tarkio, Missouri, and Vicky Carter of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his mother, Doris Hale of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; siblings Mike Hale of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Nancy Umbarger of Phillipsburg, Kansas, and Brenda Kenagy of Laurie, Missouri; grandchildren Meagan and Savannah Smith, Casey, Tyler and Tristan McIntosh, and Trevor and Nathan Carter, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Waldo Hale, and sister, Kathy Bradfield. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Rev. Rodney Kenagy officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Nina Ruth Pace Nina Ruth Pace, age 75, of Gravois Mills, passed away Wednesday morning, October 12, 2005 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born April 26, 1930 at Old Gladstone, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph F. and Leta Allen Pace. Nina was a hairdresser. She is survived by her mother, Leta Pace of Gravois Mills; two brothers, Joe T. Pace and wife Loetta, of Versailles, and Robert Pace and wife Martha, of Fortuna; several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph F. Pace and two brothers, Kenneth Pace and Carl Pace. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Gary Petty officiating. Vocal selections of “Amazing Grace” and “In The Garden” were sung. Interment was in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers were nephews, Shawn Pace, Gary Pace, Kurt Pace, Marty Pace, Chris Pace, Andrew Pace and Kenneth Wayne Pace. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. John A. Podhorn John A. Podhorn, age 66, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday evening, September 2, 2005, at his home. He was born August 18, 1939, in Alton, Illinois, the son of John Andrew and Farol E. Phipps Podhorn. He was united in marriage on December 8, 1961, in St. Charles, Missouri with Kathleen Byrne who survives of the home. John was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cottleville, Missouri. He was employed by Wies Dry Wall in Maryland Heights for close to 40 years. He was a proud member of Local 73 Carpenter’s Union in St. Louis. John also judged the cars at the Big Boys Toys Car Show for the Apple Festival in Versailles. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, John “Drew” Podhorn of St. Louis; two daughters, Nicole Hasten of O’Fallon, MO, and Kiley Podhorn of the home; his mother, Farol Podhorn of New Melle, MO; one brother, Richard Podhorn of New Melle, MO; two sisters, Phyllis Zerr of New Melle, MO, and Linda Thomas of Chesterfield, MO; three grandchildren, Avery, Hayden, and Oliver Hasten of O’Fallon, MO; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death his father, John Andrew Podhorn. There will be a memorial service at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cottleville, Missouri at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sheltered Workshop in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. HALSEY EUGENE KREILING Halsey Eugene Kreiling, age 73, passed away Tuesday, September 27, in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. He was born April 27, 1932, in Minatare, Nebraska. A veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division, Halsey worked for Swift & Company in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Clovis, New Mexico, and Omaha, Nebraska, for a total of 40 years, and then retired to Sunrise Beach, Missouri. He is survived by his wife Sharon Kreiling of the home; one son and daughter-in-law Mark and Beverly Kreiling of Omaha, Nebraska; one daughter Donna Edie and her husband John of St. Louis, Missouri; two grandchildren Jessica and Justin Edie of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers, George and Munroe Kreiling both of Minatare, Nebraska, and Daryl Kreiling of Martin, Tennessee; and one sister, Ruth Neal of Melbeta, Nebraska. Mr. Kreiling was preceded in death by his parents Harris Elmer and Zilpha Kreiling, a sister Mary Van Winkle, and seven brothers, Charles, William, Harris, Howard, James, Richard, and Harvey Kreiling. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the Dugan- Kramer Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Mr. Kreiling’s ashes will be interred in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie, Missouri. Mary Martha Watskey Mary Martha Watskey, age 82, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Thursday evening, October 20, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born April 20, 1923 at Marceline, Missouri, a daughter of the late Cyril and Leona Wylie Polhans. She was united in marriage in September of 1942 with Edward Watskey. Mrs. Watskey was a homemaker and member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie. She is survived by her husband, Edward Watskey of the home; one son, Ted Watskey and wife Jean, of Kansas City, Kansas; three grandchildren, Mary Barnhart, Jeff Watskey and Chad Watskey, all of Kansas City, Kansas; seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. Memorial Mass was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 24, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, with Father David Buescher officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in St. Patrick Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Anita Lorraine Bonar Anita Lorraine Bonar, age 75, of Tipton, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born on September 25, 1930 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Lorraine and Anna Margaret McKasson Rutherford. In July of 1947 and again in April of 1978, she married Ervin Carl Bonar, who preceded her in death on July 4, 1995. Mrs. Bonar graduated from New London High School in Iowa. She worked in a variety of jobs around Fairfield and Muscatine, Iowa. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Fairfield, Iowa and Eastern Star in the Fairfield area. In her younger years she enjoyed doing ceramics, crocheting flower gardening, and spending time with her family. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Carl and his wife Melody of Versailles and Gary Lorraine and his wife Ruth of Birmingham, Iowa; six grandchildren, Sara Quinn and her husband Michael of Davenport, Iowa, Megan Welch and her husband Douglas of Jefferson City, Ryan Bonar and his wife Joni of Fairfield, Iowa Daniel Bonar and his wife, Amy of Murray, Kentucky, Alex Bonar of Fairfield, Iowa, and Robin Bonar of Versailles; four great-grandchildren Thomas Welch of Jefferson City, Abigail and Kyle Quinn of Davenport, Iowa, Lily Grace Bonar of Murray, Kentucky, and one more on the way; two brothers Kenneth Rutherford and his wife Dolly of Canton, Missouri, David Rutherford and his wife Marilyn of West Des Moines, Iowa; four sisters Theda Kay Grinnell of Las Vegas, Nevada, Zelda Jackson and her husband Merlin of Fillmore, Utah, Marcia Moreland and her husband Cecil of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Carol Lynn Taulker of Las Vegas, Nevada; one brother-in-law Earl Bonar of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; one sister-in-law Lucille Bonar of Yarmouth, Iowa, many nieces and nephews; an aunt, Lucille McKasson in Winfield, Iowa, an uncle, Jake McKasson and his wife Doris of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Alan Lee Bonar, parents, sister Burrietta, brothers, DeWayne, Wendel, and Jerry. Graveside services will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 24, 2005 at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa with Pastor Michael Metz officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Ruth A. Mooney Ruth A. Mooney, age 80, of the Golden Beach community, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2005. She was born July 2, 1925, in Mulvane, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence N. and Ruby Marie Brailey Eakins. She was united in marriage on March 23, 1946, in Bentonville, Arkansas, with Francis C. Mooney, who preceded her in death on September 12, 2003. Ruth was a member of the Golden Beach Community Church, was currently the President of the church Board of Directors, and played a very important role in starting the church. She was a member of the Eldon O.E.S. that joined the Versailles O.E.S. #410. Ruth enjoyed playing pinochle every Tuesday night, and the breakfasts and the potluck dinners at the Golden Beach Community Center. She is survived by one son, Terry Mooney and wife Leslie of Barnett; one daughter Alice Hudson and husband Claude of Savannah, Georgia; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Hesterlee of Sedalia and Sharon Storts of Rose Hill, Kansas; and one sister-in-law, Dortha Bridgewater of Corpus Christi, Texas; several nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Ruth was preceded in death by one brother Jim Eakins, and one sister Betty Ebert. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 22, 2005 at the Golden Beach Community Church in Barnett with Pastor Dub Scott-Inlow officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Golden Beach Community Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Bettie L. Gardner Bettie L. Gardner, age 75, of Sunrise Beach, passed away September 30, 2005, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born October 19, 1929, in Beach Grove, Kentucky, the daughter of Willis and Bessie L. Morgan Fireline. Bettie loved to paint and enjoyed crafting. She is survived by her husband Ramon of 57 years of the home; her children, Richard Gardner and wife Carol of Oswego, Illinois, Sharon Goldsberry and husband Larry of Montgomery, Illinois, Joye Morrison and husband Pat of Atlanta, Georgia, Brenda Jakious and husband Randall of Naperville, Illinois, Ramon Wayne Gardner and wife Cheryl of Newberg, Oregon, Michael Gardner and wife Millie of Aurora, Illinois, and David Gardner and wife Cynthia stationed in Turkey with the United States Air Force; seventeen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 3, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Interment will be in the Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Keith Allen “Kerrdog” Kerr Keith Allen “Kerrdog” Kerr, age 51, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Monday, October 3, 2005 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born May 24, 1954 in Moberly, Missouri, the son of Robert Raymond and Mary Sue Skinner Kerr. He was united in marriage on December 14, 1974 with Rebecca Fern Miner. Keith graduated from Camdenton High School, and formerly owned and operated Laurie Market in Laurie and Kerr’s Country Mart in Greenview. He was a member of Osage Hills Baptist Church, the Linn Creek Masonic Lodge #152 A.F. & A.M. in Camdenton, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield, and Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 in Laurie. Keith loved watching children play sports, was an avid Laker sports fan, enjoyed boating, traveling, scuba diving, and was just recently scuba certified. He is survived by his wife, Becky Kerr of the home; two sons, Michael Kerr and Curtis Kerr, both of the home; one daughter, Dana Kerr of Sunrise Beach; two grandchildren, Kali and Allyson, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald Kerr. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, at Osage Hills Baptist Church in Osage Beach, with Rev. Herb Baker officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie, with Masonic Services under the auspices of the Linn Creek Masonic Lodge #152 A.F. & A.M. Casketbearers will be Michael Kerr, Ron Brantley, Dick Dobbins, Dave Tellman, Mike Allen, Phil Underwood, Chris Stickler and James Crowe. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sunrise Serenity or the Keith Kerr Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Leta Fay Williams Leta Fay Williams, age 83, of Gravois Mills, passed away Monday, October 3, 2005, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born November 11, 1921, in Morgan County, Missouri, the daughter of William B. and Adella Sutton Moore. She was united in marriage on November 30, 1939, with George Clifford Williams, who preceded her in death on June 16, 1983. Fay was a life long resident of Gravois Mills. She was a member of the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church, was a Deputy Sheriff in Gravois for 10 years, was instrumental in keeping the Post Office in town, and owned and operated several businesses in Gravois such as Squirrel Town and Vacation Village. During her retirement she enjoyed shell craft, embroidery, crochet, building, and working in her yard. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Margaret Gerlt and husband Richard of Gravois Mills; two grandsons Bill Gerlt and wife Karen of Dallas, Texas, and Bob Gerlt and wife Lori of St. Charles, Missouri; four grandchildren Austin and Hannah Gerlt of St. Charles, and Deitrich and Nastasha Gerlt of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Linnie Waisner of Versailles; and one sister-in-law, Nona Moore of Laurie; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Fay was preceded in death by one daughter Judith Lee, one sister May Richardson, and four brothers, Keith, Freddie, Claudie, and Leslie Moore. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 7, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Animal Orphanage Inc. in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Pauline Y. Goodrich Pauline Y. Goodrich, age 70, of Florence, passed away Sunday evening, October 2, 2005 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born May 24, 1935 in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Albanie and Albertha LaCioys Libby. She is survived by her long time companion, Don Ahnen of the home; two sons, Albert McDonald of Granite City, IL, and Doyle McDonald Jr., of Sullivan, MO; one daughter, Lorraine Barnes of Troy, MO; three brothers, Alfred Libby of Prescott, AZ, Ernie Libby of Chickasha, OK, and Pete Libby of Maine; three sisters, Joyce Stafford of Sacramento, CA, Louise Forman of Chickasha, OK, and Fay Heicdman of Lebanon, OR; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Susanna McDonald and three brothers. Memorial services will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, at the Florence United Methodist Church, with Reverend Ray Vernado officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Wayne Carl Thomas Wayne Carl Thomas, age 49, of Versailles, passed away Thursday morning, July 7, 2005 near Watson, Missouri. He was born March 3, 1956 in Smithville, Missouri, the son of William Ray and Gladys B. Grunice Thomas. He was united in marriage on August 30, 1974 to Stephanie Ann Slota. They have made the Versailles area their home for the last 20 years. Wayne loved to hunt and fish. He was a heavy equipment operator and used his talent in several construction projects in the Lake Ozark area. He was an amateur HAM radio operator, a hobby he enjoyed and shared with family and friends, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Versailles. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Thomas of the home; six children, Michael Thomas and wife Donna, Michelle Berry, Rachael Thomas, and Jordan Thomas, all of Versailles, and Mark Thomas, and Daniel Thomas and wife Jeanelle, of Holt Summit; one sister, Wenona Fischer and husband Danny, of Watson, MO, seven grandchildren, Jonathan, Amber, Vered, Alex, Nicholas, Nicole and Dakota, five nieces and great nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Wendall Ray Thomas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Calvary Baptist Church near Versailles, with Rev. William Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. ROBERT “BOBBY” WILLIAM GARES Robert “Bobby” William Gares, age 75, of Versailles, Missouri, formerly of Newport News, passed away Friday morning, August 5, 2005, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born December 24, 1929, the son of Robert Anthony and Helen Beatrice Blackwell Gares. He was united in marriage on May 2, 1981, in Newport News, Virginia, with Sarah Hutchison Barrows who survives of the home. When Bobby lived in Newport News, Virginia, he worked at Bowtich Ford and Coliseum Lincoln Mercury. He loved playing cards, going to casinos and traveling. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Air Force. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Kenneth Gares of Hampton, VA, Alan Gares of Newport News, VA, and David Gares of the state of AR; one step-son, Gary Barrows of Williamsburg, VA; two daughters, Marilyn Bean and husband Jerry of Hampton, VA, and Gloria Myers and husband Charlie of Surveyor, WV; three step-daughters, Paula Campbell and husband Charles of Harvey, LA, Linda Hotinger and husband Ronald of Harrisonburg, VA, and Jean Ann Turner and husband Albert of Gurnee, IL; eight grandchildren, Jeffery Gares of Newport News, VA, Caitlyn Myers and Patrick Hedgecock both of Surveyor, WV, Walter Franklin Hedgecock III of the state of WV, Connie Rochelle of the state of VA, Matthew Turner and Elizabeth Turner of Gurnee, IL, and Jennifer Campbell of Harvey LA; one great-granddaughter, Hailey Rochelle Ray of Newport News, VA; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son Robert Henry Gares, and one brother Wesley Gares. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 8, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with full military honors at the funeral home following the service provided by the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 7, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Hampton Veterans Memorial Gardens in Hampton, Virginia. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Versailles United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Douglas W. Jansen Douglas W. Jansen, age 26, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday morning, June 26, 2005 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born May 9, 1979 in South St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Paul A. and Susan E. Olson Jansen. He was a 1997 graduate of Morgan County R-II High School in Versailles, and a 1998 graduate of the Lake Area Vocational Technical School where he studied marine technology. He worked for various marinas in the Lake area and then in Mandeville, Louisiana, before returning to Gravois Mills. He was presently running the family motel, Drop Anchor Resort and Motel in Gravois Mills. He is survived by his parents, Paul A. and Susan E. Jansen of Gravois Mills; one brother, Jeffrey Jansen of Yorktown, Virginia; two uncles, Norbert of St. Louis, and Steve Olson and family of Miami, Florida; one nephew, Patrick of Versailles, and five cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Helen Jansen, and Jack and Doris Olson. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at the St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles, with Father C.D. Ryan officiating. Interment will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Orville Virgil Sauerwein Orville Virgil Sauerwein, age 77, of Stover, passed away Saturday morning, August 20, 2005 at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. He was born December 10, 1927 at New Athens, Illinois, the son of Joseph Christian and Alma Anna Winkler Sauerwein. Mr. Sauerwein was a retired chemist and had worked for Dow Chemical Company, Granite City Tool, and McDonell Douglas. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, member of the Corpus Christi Church of Shiloh, Illinois for 25 years, and member of the Moose Lodge in Belleville. He enjoyed fishing, camping, the outdoors, and his pet dog Johnnie. He is survived by two brothers, Roger Sauerwein of Belleville, Illinois, and Glenn Sauerwein of Walsh, Illinois; one sister, Barbara Wood of Moline, Illinois; his niece that cared for him in her home, Ann Hartleb of Stover, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Graveside services with military honors will be at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, August 25, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Corpus Christi Church in Shiloh, Illinois. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. James Mack “Jim” Burgess James Mack “Jim” Burgess, age 64, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Sunday morning, September 18, 2005 at his home. He was born June 22, 1941 in Bokchito, Oklahoma, the son of Coley M. and Beulah M. Brackett Burgess. He married Mary M. Hamilton Roland on December 18, 1992. Jim was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of the Eagles. He was a retired automobile body repairman, self-employed truck dispatcher, and worked at the Country Corner near Sunrise Beach. Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Burgess of the home; two daughters, Sherry White and Jeanna Green of North Kansas City, MO; one son, James Coley Burgess of Blue Springs, MO; one brother, David Gabbard of Overland Park, KS; one sister, Susanne White of Bucklin, MO; three grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Don Burgess on March 25, 2005. Graveside services and entombment will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 22, at Garber Memorial Estates Columbarium in Laurie, with Pastor Nick Stutesman officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Neil O. Richeson Neil O. Richeson, age 73, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Sunday morning, June 19, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center. He was born December 13, 1931 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Harry A. and Cecelia Fox Richeson. He was united in marriage on January 16, 1965 with Verla M. Bierd Dunfee. Mr. Richeson was an electrician for Owens Corning in Kansas City, Kansas for several years prior to moving to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1979, where he was an electrician and partner with Richeson Electric Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Thunderbird Classic Car Club. He enjoyed the Lake of the Ozarks, and classic cars, especially his 1957 Ford Thunderbird. He is survived by his wife, Verla M. Richeson of the home; three sons, Clifford Dunfee of Kansas City, Dennis Richeson of Sunrise Beach, and Kevin Richeson of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Kathi Richeson of Kansas City; one brother, Harry Richeson of Mission, Kansas; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son Brian Richeson, one brother John Richeson, and one sister Elaine Richeson. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Dr. Jim Sutherlin officiating. Interment will be in the Rock Dale Cemetery near Sunrise Beach, with military honors under the auspices of the Zack Wheat American Legion Post #624 of Sunrise Beach. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Missouri Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Harold C. Loucks Harold C. Loucks, age 76, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday morning, October 1, 2005 at his home. He was born June 1, 1929 in Ainsworth, Nebraska, the son of Earl C. and Alice Chaplin Loucks. He was united in marriage on May 26, 1954 in Newfoundland, Canada, with Phyllis Collett, who preceded him in death. Mr. Loucks worked for Burlington Northern Railroad and retired as Regional Manager of Labor Relations in Denver. He was a U.S. Army/Navy veteran, member of the Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 in Laurie, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Shrine Club, and the American Legion. He is survived by one son, Larry Loucks of Hastings, Nebraska; one granddaughter, Payton Loucks of Hastings, Nebraska; one brother, one sister, many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Osage Community Elks Lodge in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Nadean Kindle Nadean Kindle, age 83, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday morning, October 12, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born March 22, 1922 at Irontown, MO, the daughter of James Peter and Flossie Kincaid Roll. She was united in marriage on July 16, 1940 with Homer F. Kindle, who preceded her in death on August 18, 1988. Mrs. Kindle was retired from American Sales in Versailles, and a member of West Union Baptist Church near Versailles. She is survived by three daughters, Ukidean Scott and husband Louis, of Dalhart, Texas, Shirley Jungmeyer and husband Ron, of Russellville, and Louise Cronin and husband Lawrence, of McKinney, Texas; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Pauline Roll of Versailles, and Helen Kindle of Warsaw, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Peter Ira Roll and Finas H. Roll, and one sister, Nettie Williams. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Rod Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the Climax Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Emma Jean Turpin Emma Jean Turpin, age 79, of Sedalia, passed away Monday, October 10, 2005 at Four Seasons Living Center near Sedalia. She was born November 1, 1925 in Morgan County, Missouri, the daughter of Nelson and Laura Ratcliff Moore. She was united in marriage on April 7, 1952 with Johnie F. Turpin, who preceded her in death on September 1, 1996. She is survived by two daughters, Lavada Fay Otis and husband Russell, of Vichy, MO, and Carolyn Webb and husband Lonnie, of Versailles; four grandchildren, Kim Hoover and husband Darrin, Dawn Fryer, Tammy Tierney and husband Jeff, and Kenneth Webb; seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur, and two sisters, Peggy and Dorothy. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13, at the Hickman Cemetery in Clarksburg, with Rev. Ron Marsh officiating. Casketbearers will be Jeff Tierney, Dustin Tierney, Leroy Turpin, Jamie Turpin, Kenneth Webb and Russell Otis. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Doris M. Belger Doris M. Belger, age 76, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born August 14, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Gladys Ellis Hollingsworth. She was united in marriage on May 4, 1965 with Floyd Robert Belger, who preceded her in death on February 5, 1979. Mrs. Belger was a retired waitress. She is survived by one daughter, Laura (Parris) Fogarty and companion Brian Henningsen, of Jefferson City, and one grandchild, Austin. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Dr. Todd Forman officiating. The vocal selection of “How Great Thou Art” was sung. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Martha Josephine Raines Martha Josephine Raines, age 92, of Versailles, passed away Saturday evening, June 11, 2005 at the Medical Center of Independence in Independence, MO. She was born January 9, 1913 at Linn Creek, Missouri, the daughter of Draper and Susan Eva Holloway Ayres. She was united in marriage on June 13, 1934 in Booneville, with Thomas (Press) Raines, who preceded her in death on December 10, 1984. Mrs. Raines worked at the Kansas City Bifocal Plant, was a member of the First Christian Church in Versailles, and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #410 in Versailles. She is survived by one son, Donald Raines of Grain Valley; two daughters, Bonnie Huntington and Martha Jo Pointer, both of Kansas City; one brother, Sidney Ayres of Gladstone; one sister, Pauline Barr of Independence; four grandchildren, Gary Don Raines, Brenda Diane Curtis, Terrie Denise Burkhart, and Bennie Dale Pointer; seven great-grandchildren, Micheal Curtis, Jessie Lou Curtis, Joey Alan Curtis, Marcus Lee Burkhart, Kirstin LaRue Burkhart, Kyle Adam Pointer, and Kaylee Denise Pointer; three great-great-grandchildren, Derrick Curtis, Brendan Curtis, and Kadin Burkhart, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, Bud Ayres, and one sister, Irene Lafferty. Funeral and Eastern Star Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Pastors Jim Kruse and John Wagner officiating. Eastern Star Services will be under the auspices of the O.E.S. Chapter #410 of Versailles. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Gary Don Raines, Bennie Dale Pointer, Roy Curtis, Kyle Pointer, Micheal Curtis, and Ronnie Raines. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church of Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. JOHN EDWARD DAYTON John Edward Dayton, age 94, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday morning, July 26, 2005, at his daughter’s home in Versailles. He was born March 3, 1911, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Joseph Hurley and Connie McNeese Dayton. He was united in marriage on October 3, 1929, with Mary Elizabeth Cross who preceded him in death on January 23, 2004. John was a retired carpenter who loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his four daughters, Mary Ann Coleman, Patty Colburtson, and Shirley Brown all of Versailles, and Wanda Weaver of Stover; twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother Fred Dayton, and one sister Myrtle Bredson. There are no memorial services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Carl LeRoy “Bubba” Wood Carl LeRoy “Bubba” Wood, age 47, of Springfield, formerly of Versailles, passed away Monday morning, September 5, 2005 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born September 13, 1957 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the son of Carl LeRoy and Joyce Harris Wood. He is survived by four sisters, Sheila Wood of Eldon, Cindy Huff of Gravois Mills, Susan Lehman of Illinois, and Wanda Sherry Ruff of Fayetteville, North Carolina, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Wood. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Carl Wood Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Donald Raymond Sell Donald Raymond Sell, age 66, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday morning, September 17, 2005 at his home. He was born August 17, 1939 in Amarillo, Texas, son of the late Raymond Edward and Mary Maxine Burris Sell. He was united in marriage on September 26, 1997 near Stover, with Anna Mae Padgett. Mr. Sell was retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant. He was a television technician and owned and operated The Hang Out Bar and Grill in the Ivy Bend Community near Stover. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Sell of the home; three daughters, Sherrie Dawn Allen and husband Wil, of Los Angeles, CA, Donna Kay DeMoss and fiancée Don, of Oklahoma City, OK, and Tammia Lynn Sell of Amarillo, TX; four sons, Stacy Wade Sell of Dalhart, TX, Bruce F. (Frankie) Burns III, of Lansing, KS, Luther Ray I. Burns of Union, MO, and David B. Doolin Jr. and fiancée Vanessa, of Gravois Mills; one sister, Shirley Lucille Steele of Kansas City, MO; 7 granddaughters, 1 great-great-granddaughter, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Shirley and August Eckenfels, of Stover, several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services with military honors will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 23, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Dorothy J. Palmer Dorothy J. Palmer, age 82, of Versailles, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born December 25, 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia, the daughter of James L. and Ada Echols Knight. She was united in marriage on June 27, 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia with Curtis James Palmer, who preceded her in death on April 2, 1991. Mrs. Palmer was a bookkeeper for Banner & Sons Elevator in Barnett, and former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by three sons, Robert Simmons of Albuquerque, New Mexico, David Palmer of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Terry Purdue of Florida; three grandchildren, Kerry Jeanette Fink, Randy Simmons and Lisa Simmons, and one great-granddaughter, Isabella Jeanette Fink. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Donita Joy Jenkins Donita Joy Jenkins, age 71, of Gravois Mills, MO, passed away Monday morning, May 16, 2005 at her home. She was born April 30, 1934 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Parker and Berneta Shields Sweet. She is survived by her husband of the home Jack Jenkins; two sons, Ron Jenkins and Jim Jenkins of Independence, MO; one daughter, Penny Jenkins of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 20, 2005 at the Carson-Speaks Funeral Home in Independence, MO. Interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. A second visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 19, 2005 at the Carson-Speaks Funeral Home in Independence, MO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Ruth I. Sturgill Ruth I. Sturgill, age 79, of Laurie, formerly of Kansas City, passed away Friday morning, July 22, 2205 at the Laurie Care Center. She was born June 30, 1926 in Camden County, the daughter of William Henry and Ollie May Cleveland Hibdon. She married Ernest Sturgill who preceded her in death. Mrs. Sturgill was a homemaker and member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by three brothers, Uriah Hibdon of Sunrise Beach, Wilford Hibdon of Camdenton, and Jack Hibdon of Dunnegan; several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Hibdon, and one sister Melinda Snyder. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Cynthia Ann Tomasic Cynthia Ann Tomasic, age 57, of Versailles, passed away Saturday morning, June 4, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born November 14, 1947, in Clinton, South Carolina, the daughter of John Robert and Letha Mae Ray Hamrick. She was united in marriage on January 29, 1994 with Joseph F. Tomasic. Cynthia drove a school bus for Turner School District in Kansas City, Kansas, and was a member of the West Union Baptist Church near Versailles. She is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Tomasic of the home; one son, Johnny Deaner of Kansas City, Kansas; one daughter, Melissa Lavigne of Dallas, Texas; one grandson, Nicholas Deaner, many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 9 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Rod Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Gather J. Howard Gather J. Howard, age 78, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday evening, September 10, 2005 at Villa Marie Skilled Nursing Facility in Jefferson City. He was born December 20, 1926 at Bagnell, Missouri, the youngest son of Lon and Zelia Hicks Howard. He was united in marriage on November 17, 1953 with Rosa June Sharpe, who preceded him in death on November 3, 2003. Mr. Howard served in the United States Army as a paratrooper receiving an honorable discharge. He was a merchant seaman in the MSTS for 27 years earning a 3rd Engineer License. While in the Merchant Marines he traveled the world and participated in Arctic expeditions, Deep Freeze I and II, worked with tracking of Apollo flights, nuclear sub testing, and in supplying troops during the Vietnam Conflict. After retirement from MSTS he worked at St. Mary’s Health Center and Lincoln University. Remaining to mourn his death are six children, Gloria Beveridge of Jefferson City, MO, Jessie Moyers of Pacific, MO, Jackie Moyers of Virginia Beach, VA, David Pinney of Pensacola, FL, Sondra Schwehn of Grand Island, NE, and Lynn Howard of Jefferson City, MO; two brothers, Leslie Howard of Versailles, and Ralph Howard of Independence; one sister, Opal Kreiling of Versailles; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one son, James Moyers, granddaughter Lorrie Beveridge, sister Etta Campbell, and five brothers, Ernest, John, Porter, Gail and Oscar Howard. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Eldon. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Child Advocacy Center for Abused Children. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Steven R. Stevenson Steven R. Stevenson, age 52, of Stover, passed away Sunday evening, May 22, 2005 near Stover. He was born February 7, 1953 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Glen C. and Anna Jane Ellis Stevenson. Steven attended Morgan County R-I Schools in Stover, was a U.S. Army veteran, and a truck driver for Freightways Inc. in Eldon. He was saved in 1968 at the age of 15 and a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, Waylon Stevenson of Stover, and Billy Stevenson of Akron, Ohio; his mother, Anna Jane Stevenson of Versailles; one brother, Dale Stevenson of Kingsville; two sisters, Anna Marie Winningham of Springfield, and Patti G. Haggerman of Versailles; two grandchildren, Shay Hernandez and Kristopher Robert Stevenson, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, and one brother Don Stevenson. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery with Rev. Dinzel Webb officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Ethel Louella Smith Ethel Louella Smith, age 75, of Versailles, passed away Saturday morning, April 23, 2005 at her home. She was born July 7, 1929 at Boonville, Missouri, the daughter of Golden and Lydia A. Vaughan Williams. She was united in marriage on September 8, 1966 in Independence, MO with Burnice Smith, who survives of the home. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and member of the Barnett Baptist Church. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Ronnie Smith of Barnett, and Mike Smith of Stover; one daughter, Melva Vogt of Versailles; one brother, Thomas C. Williams of Versailles; two sisters, Juanita Campbell of Gravois Mills, and Patricia Farris of Jefferson City; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Darrell Wayne Smith, and two brothers, George Williams and Merl Williams. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Everett Rayl officiating. Vocal selections of “One Day At A Time” and “Beyond The Sunset” were played. Interment was in the Hopewell Cemetery near Versailles. Memorials are suggested to the Barnett Baptist Church. To send sympathy e-mails for the family go to www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Lorena May Housworth Lorena May Housworth, 89, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, May 27, 2005 at Jefferson City Manor Care Center. She was born May 28, 1915 near Versailles, Mo, a daughter of the late Hugh and Blanche Wahlers Smiley. She was married September 6, 1936 to Ernest Housworth at Versailles, who preceded her in death March 22, 1995. Lorena was a devoted mother and grandmother. She taught Sunday School classes for many years, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Jefferson City. She worked at Dillons Super Market and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Silvey and husband Bill, of Jefferson City; one son Loren R. Housworth and wife Betty, of Warrensburg; one sister Louella Byler of St. James; two brothers, Milfred Smiley of Pleasant Hill, and H.W. Smiley of Versailles; five grandchildren, Joy Bax and husband Bob, Jeff Silvey and wife Monica, Kamala Stevens, Byron Housworth, and Stacey Phelps, nine great grandchildren, Jeremy Silvey, Andrew Bax, Jennifer Beeler, Kamala Stevens, Lauren Bax, Lauren Rae Stevens, Becca Phelps, Kindall Phelps, Erick Feeley, and Jordan Bax, one great-great grandson, Brent Silvey, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Shane Crum officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, or Capital West Christian Church Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. (573) 378-4655 Opal F. Farthing Opal F. Farthing, age 72, of Independence, formerly of Versailles, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2005 at the Medical Center of Independence. She was born October 16, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of William A. and Fanchen Hymer Howser. Mrs. Farthing was a retired bookkeeper and formerly owned a ceramic shop in Versailles. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Marcia Dayton of Independence, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymon Howser and Douglas Howser. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in the Versailles Cemetery with Reverend Todd Forman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. James William O’Hearn James William O’Hearn, age 74, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2005 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was born July 26, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Merville E. and Esther M. Birkemo O’Hearn. He married Betty Jean Hathorn who preceded him in death on March 31, 2005. Mr. O’Hearn was a retired civil engineer for Armco Steel. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, member of the Zack Wheat American Legion Post #624 in Sunrise Beach, member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 of Laurie, and member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is survived by two sons, Richard O’Hearn of Kansas City, and Allan O’Hearn of Sugar Creek; one daughter, Vicky Mennenga of Thomasboro, Illinois; three stepsons, John Hathorn of Sunrise Beach, Ed Hathorn of Laurie, and Alan Hathorn of Marshall; two sisters, Peggy Wilnsoth of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Muriel McKenzie, of Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren, one step grandchild, and one great-grandchild. Memorial services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Osage Community Elks Lodge in Laurie. Entombment will be at a later date in Garber Memorial Estates Columbarium in Laurie. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Osage Community Elks. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Patricia “Patti” Sue Eddins Patricia “Patti” Sue Eddins, age 68, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Saturday evening, August 6, 2005, at Lake Regional Hospital. She was born June 12, 1937, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of William F. and Harriet Morash Eisman. She was united in marriage on June 2, 1983, in Liberty, Missouri, with Ralph Eddins, who survives of the home. Patti worked most of her life as a dental technician. In her spare time, she loved to read, write poetry, and listen and sing to music. In addition to her husband, she is survived by five sisters, Madelyn Fotovich of Kansas City, Kansas, Dorothy Fritz and husband Delbert of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Jean Hunziker of Riverside, California, Phyllis Schmalz and husband James of Kansas City, Kansas, and Aileen Leach and husband Murrell of Independence, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 10, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 9, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Opal Ruth Mack Opal Ruth Mack, age 87, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Sunday morning, July 3, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center. She was born February 18, 1918 at Freeburg, Missouri, the daughter of Martin Luther and Eleanor Hulda Clarkson Bailey. She was united in marriage on February 21, 1942 with James L. Mack Sr., who preceded her in death on August 18, 2002. Mrs. Mack retired from the accounting department for Southwestern Bell where she worked for about 25 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sunrise Beach, a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, and member of the Woodman of the World. She is survived by one son, James L. Mack Jr. and wife Pat, of Sunrise Beach; one daughter, Eleanor E. Fadling and husband Warren, of Aurora, Colorado; one brother, Arnold Bailey of St. Peters, Missouri; two sisters, Dorothy Ortmann of Creve Coeur, Missouri, and Jean Allen of San Francisco, California; two grandchildren, Jim Mack III, and Chris Fadling. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the Ortmann-Stipanovich Funeral Home in Creve Coeur. Interment was in the Fee Fee Cemetery in Bridgeton. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Deanna Jo (Dye) Smith Deanna Jo (Dye) Smith, age 44, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away Wednesday morning, May 11, 2005 near her home. She was born April 19, 1961 in Salina, Kansas, on her father’s birthday. She was known to her friends as “Dee.” Her parents are Bobbie and Elan Olson Dye, of Assaria, Kansas. She is survived by her parents, her sister, Ronda Russell, of Assaria, Kansas, her brother-in-law, Randy Russell and her nephew, Ryan Russell, also of Assaria, Kansas; Other family members include her uncle and aunt, Bill and Helen Dye, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, her uncle and aunt, Clarence and Brenda Dye, of Farmington, New Mexico, her aunt, Kathy Johnson of Lincoln, Nebraska, and her aunt, Jolene Dye, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Deanna is also survived by her fiancé, Howard Waldrop, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, and many loving cousins and friends. Deanna was raised on a farm east of Assaria, Kansas, where her passion for the outdoors began. She loved horses and dogs. She learned to hunt and fish in her early teens and soon became an accomplished sportswoman. Deanna was baptized, confirmed and married in the Assaria Lutheran Church, of Assaria, Kansas. She attended Southeast of Saline School and graduated in 1979. She was a member of the Mentor 4-H Club, the Salina Chapter of Job’s Daughters and many school clubs and organizations. As a child, Deanna learned to play the piano, clarinet, and guitar. In 1978, she helped her family build their new home east of Assaria. Deanna was a very talented painter, landscapes and animals being her favorite subjects. Following high school, she attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas for one year, where she expanded her interest in computers. Deanna’s first marriage brought her to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1981, where she began a new life, forming friendships and relationships dear to her heart. She remained in the lake area and remarried in 1997. Deanna’s world focused on hard work and enjoying life to the fullest. She spent most of her time waitressing, but often held-down two or more jobs. She also worked in retail-sales, construction and plumbing. Deanna’s leisure hours were spent gardening, canning, hunting and picking blackberries. She loved her dogs. They were her constant companions, often sharing a fondness reserved for close family and friends. Deanna loved life and the lake. She enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends. She could always be counted on to lend an ear, give a hand, share a smile or offer encouragement. She greatly looked forward to beginning a new life at her new lake home with her new husband, Howard, and his sons Chris and Aaron. Deanna will be greatly missed. Although she left us much too young and much too soon, her family knows that God needs special people, like Deanna, in heaven. If there are blackberry bushes in heaven, we know that God will be having jelly on his toast. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Cross Road Church near Sunrise Beach with Tony Corado officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 13, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society or Cross Road Church Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. (573) 374-7688 Herbert W. Laughlin Herbert W. Laughlin, age 92, of Laurie, MO, formerly of Wheatland, passed away Saturday morning, June 11, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center. He was born October 17, 1912 at Stilwell, Kansas, the son of Jesse and Cora Bell Feltingberger Laughlin. He was united in marriage on December 18, 1937 with Edna Mildred Hanson, who preceded him in death. Mr. Laughlin was a self-employed automobile mechanic at Laughlin Brothers Garage for many years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #6 since 1954, a member of the Shrine, and former Fire Chief of the Stanley, Missouri Fire Department. He is survived by one daughter, Pat Mock and her husband Ed, of Laurie, MO; one granddaughter, Katrina Couey and her husband Micky, and two great-grandsons, Bryan Couey and Christopher Couey, all of Milledgeville, GA; one brother, Marion J. Laughlin and his wife Julia, of Belton, MO; one sister, Bonnie Worley and her husband Francis, of Lawrence, KS; six nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Dooly Bend Cemetery near Wheatland, MO, with Dr. Jim Sutherlin officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Edna M. and Herbert W. Laughlin Legacy Youth Fund, c/o West Lake Christian Church in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. JUDY ANN EHRHARDT Judy Ann Ehrhardt, age 66, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2005 at her home in Sunrise Beach, MO. Ever thoughtful of others, Judy enjoyed cooking, crafting, shopping, and most importantly her family and friends. Judy was born July 15, 1939 in Independence, MO to Ima Jean and Chester Marler. She and Thurman J. Ehrhardt were married in Hollywood, CA on October 25, 1957. She is survived by her husband Thurman, of the home; her son Michael L. Ehrhardt and his wife Kathy, grandson Brent and granddaughter Amanda, all of St. Louis, MO; her daughter Stacy A. Shockley and her husband Andy, granddaughter Kailey and grandson Kellen, all of Lee’s Summit, MO; her stepmother Mary Ellen Marler of Arlington Heights, IL; her half sisters Beverly Marler Sowa of Naperville, IL, and Barbara Marler of Arlington Heights, IL; her half brother James R. Sebastian of Ramona, CA, and her sister-in-law Judy Marler of Brighton, MI. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ima Jean Sebastian, her father Chester Marler, her stepfather James R. Sebastian and her brother Larry Marler. Graveside services will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, at Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie, with Rev. Rick White officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Missouri River Hospice, 1410 Heriford Rd, Columbia, MO 65202. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Opal Florence Morris Opal Florence Morris, age 90, of Nixa, formerly of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday morning, May 13, 2005 at Christian Health Care Center in Nixa. She was born September 9, 1914 near Gravois Mills, Missouri, the daughter of Charlie and Ida K. James Witherell. She married Herschel Kays who preceded her in death. She later married Harley Morris, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, James Arlen Kays of Nixa; two sisters, Anna Orr of Bakersfield, CA, and Katie Kays of Kansas City, many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Bill and Donald Kays, one brother, Alva Witherell, and one sister, Dorothy Friedley. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Rod Campbell officiating. The vocal recording of “Peace In The Valley” was played. Interment was in the Big Rock Cemetery near Barnett. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Donna Jean Haley Donna Jean Haley, age 52, of Gravois Mills, passed away Tuesday morning, July 19, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born May 6, 1953 in Worcester, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Harold and June Singer Chevalier. She had worked as a certified nurses aide at Laurie Care Center in Laurie. She is survived by three sons, Frank Chevalier and Kenny Palmer, both of Springfield, and Robbie Chevalier of Maryville; one daughter, Denise Gibson of Massachusetts; five brothers, Gary Chevalier and James Chevalier of Millbury, Massachusetts, Ronnie Chevalier of Worcester, Massachusetts, Bruce Chevalier of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and Steve Chevalier of Texas; two sisters, Sharon Chevalier and Sandra Ballard of Gravois Mills, and six grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 22, at Sunrise Bible Church in Sunrise Beach, with Pastor Nick Stutesman officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Donna Jean Haley Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Finas Hince Roll Finas Hince Roll, age 85, of Versailles, passed away Monday evening, June 6, 2005 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born December 15, 1919 at Osage Iron Works, Missouri, the son of James Peter and Flossie Kincaid Roll. He was united in marriage on July 24, 1948 in Versailles, with Pauline Croy. Finas was a World War II Army veteran, having served in Company F, 504th Parachute Infantry. He was a self-employed carpenter most of his life having built numerous homes and structures, and was a member of West Union Baptist Church near Versailles. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Roll of the home; one son, Finas Stephen Roll and his wife Christina, of Santee, California; one sister, Nadean Kindle of Versailles, two grandchildren, James Bradford and Sheena Brooke Roll, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Peter Ira Roll, and one sister, Nettie Williams. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Rod Campbell officiating. Military honors and interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Carl J. Marriott Carl J. Marriott, age 76, of Versailles, passed away Friday, August 26, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center. He was born November 19, 1928 in Versailles, Missouri, the son of Carl Elmer and Beulah O. Crafton Marriott. He was united in marriage on May 10, 1951 in Hannibal, Missouri with Mildred L. James. Carl retired from General Motors in Kansas City after 30 years of service. He was a member of the United Auto Workers. He is survived by his wife, Mildred J. Marriott of the home; one daughter, Kay Drury of Gravois Mills; one granddaughter, Morgan Marriott; four grandsons, Jason Marriott, James Ray Drury, Shannon Drury and Wesley Drury; five great-granddaughters, Cheyanne and Stormie Drury, Page, Stormi and Karma Marriott; three great-grandsons, Tyson and Alex Drury, and Skyler Marriott, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, James Edwin Marriott of August 26, 2004, two brothers, Walter M. Marriott and Donald Lee Marriott, and two sisters, EvaDean V. Adams and Daphine Marriott. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Danny Owsley officiating. Robert Ross will sing “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art”, a vocal recording of “Daddy’s Hands” by Holly Dunn will be played. Interment will be in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Brody, Eddie, Danny and Randy James, and Byron and Rob Marriott. Honorary casketbearers will be Fred, Kenny Don and Jason Marriott, Pete Jones, James Ray, Shannon and Wesley Drury. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. David K. Offield David K. Offield, age 77, of Gravois Mills, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was born July 18, 1928 at Stockton, Missouri, the son of Elmer and Cordelia Keller Offield. He was united in marriage on December 14, 1957 with Velora McClanahan. Dave was a self-employed construction contractor, and formerly owned Rail Fence Café and Mission Steak House in Gravois Mills. He is survived by his wife, Velora Offield of the home; one son, John Offield of Gravois Mills; one brother, Merle Offield of Kansas City, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Chris Offield, and ten brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 17, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Charlene Beatty Charlene Beatty, age 76, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday morning, September 3, 2005 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born November 18, 1928 at Richmond, Missouri, the daughter of Charles P. and Nancy Margaret Williams Isbell. She was united in marriage with Herbert V. Beatty, who survives of the home. Mrs. Beatty graduated from Central High School in Kansas City and was retired from A.T.& T. She was a member of West Lake Christian Church in Laurie and TOPS. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Herbert V. Beatty III, of Kansas City; one daughter, Pamela Taylor of Belton; one sister, Roberta Wright of Independence; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Greg, and two daughters, Linda and Sandy. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at West Lake Christian Church in Laurie, and at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, at Raymore Christian Church in Raymore, with Rev. Jim Sutherlin officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Madeline C. Bridges Madeline C. Bridges, age 95, of Versailles, passed away Saturday morning, June 11, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born July 1, 1909 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Grace Frierson Simpson. She was united in marriage on November 8, 1947 in Basehor, Kansas with Melvin L. Bridges, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2002. Mrs. Bridges was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She is survived by her dear friends and caregivers for many years, Frank and Mary Reed of Gravois Mills. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Interment was in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Doris F. Stevens Hyde Doris F. Stevens Hyde, age 73, of Tipton, passed away Wednesday morning, May 25, 2005 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. She was born August 18, 1931 at Farwell, Texas, the daughter of Timothy and Evelyn Miller Morse. She was united in marriage on May 24, 1948 with Claude Jay Stevens, who preceded her in death on July 27, 1996. She later married Jack Hyde. Doris was a music teacher for many years at Morgan County R-I School in Stover, and later taught G.E.D. Courses for Lincoln University. She was a member of the Tipton United Methodist Church, choir director at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, and member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 410 in Versailles. Doris loved music, fishing, camping and the outdoors, and was an avid fan of the N.B.A. She enjoyed swimming and taught lifesaving for the American Red Cross. She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey J. Stevens and wife Cindy, of Land of Lake, Florida, and John Mark Stevens of Versailles; three daughters, Cindy L. Leuthen of Jefferson City, Claudia J. Burris and husband Ken, of Versailles, and Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Stevens of Stella; four brothers, Rollin E. Morse of Ocean View, Washington, Raymond Morse of O’Fallon, Illinois, Billy B. Morse of Springfield, and Robert Morse of Florida; ten grandchildren, Audra Schneider, Carrie Stevens, Christopher Stevens, Katie Stevens, Kristen Boatright, Michael Boatright, Melissa Anderson, Melanie Stevens, Matthew Stevens, and Jaynie Stevens, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, James Matthew Stevens on June 20, 1962, and one sister, Mary Lou Wilkerson. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Diane Miller officiating. Interment will be in Ozark Chapel Cemetery in Laurie. Pallbearers were Matthew Stevens, Christopher Stevens, Michael Boatright, Ron Anderson, Tony Kotik and Tim Morse. Honorary pallbearers were Audra Schneider, Carrie Stevens, Katie Stevens, Kristen Boatright, Melissa Anderson, Melanie Stevens, and Jaynie Stevens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Morgan County Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. James Ross Harbin James Ross Harbin, age 65, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Barnes Jewish Hospital West in St. Charles, MO. He was born January 25, 1940 in Maryville, Missouri, the son of John M. and Elsie Hardy Harbin. He was united in marriage on November 1, 1958 with Myrtle Ruth Webster, who preceded him in death on June 30, 1976. James was a logger most of his life, and loved to fish and watch football. He is survived by two sons, Lonnie Taylor of Springfield, and Bradly Harbin of Omaha, NE; two daughters, Debbie Boosinger of Beatrice, NE, and Stephanie Harbin of Syracuse; three sisters, Jean Yandell, Dorothy Harbin and Georgia Robinson, all of Versailles; five grandchildren three great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Danny Owsley officiating. Graveside services will be at 4:00 p.m. Thursday at the Grange Hall Cemetery near Rockport, MO. Casketbearers will be Scott Clark, Tim Showman, Pat Berkstresser, Roy Stemberger, Randy Grantham, Roger Yardley, Bob Lingerfelt, Kevin Franklin, Marty Garber and Mike Mullins. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the James Harbin Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Louis Edward Raines Jr. Louis Edward Raines Jr., age 48, of Versailles, passed away Monday morning, April 18, 2005 at his home. He was born May 22, 1956 at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippine Islands, the son of Louis Edward Sr. and Lucille Hazel Colvin Raines. He married Becky Carstensen who survives. He worked in the construction business most of his life. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Michael Edward Raines of Versailles; one daughter, Misty Clark of Versailles; his parents, Louis Edward Sr. and Lucille Hazel Raines of Versailles; one brother, Dennis Raines of Versailles; two sisters, Lyndia Brown and Leisa Franklin of Versailles; and one grandson, Jack Clark of Versailles. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 21, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Louis Edward Raines Jr. Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Kathryn Blain Marshall Kathryn Blain Marshall, age 63, of Gravois Mills, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born October 4, 1941 at Amoret, Missouri, a daughter of the late Norman and Irene Newsam Carlson. She was united in marriage on October 8, 1991 with Glenn Marshall, who survives of the home. She is also survived by one daughter, Debra Henning of Kingman, Kansas; two sons, Ronald Edwards of Orlando, Florida, and Jerry Atkins of Kansas City; one sister, Maribelle Love of Kansas City; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 4, at the Mulberry Cemetery in Amoret, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles JOHN EDWARD DAYTON John Edward Dayton, age 94, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday morning, July 26, 2005, at his daughter’s home in Versailles. He was born March 3, 1911, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Joseph Hurley and Connie McNeese Dayton. He was united in marriage on October 3, 1929, with Mary Elizabeth Cross who preceded him in death on January 23, 2004. John was a retired carpenter who loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his four daughters, Mary Ann Coleman, Patty Colburtson, and Shirley Brown all of Versailles, and Wanda Weaver of Stover; twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother Fred Dayton, and one sister Myrtle Bredson. There are no memorial services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. L. Elaine Brownfield L. Elaine Brownfield, age 81, of Versailles, passed away Saturday evening, July 16, 2005 at Rest Haven Retirement Home in Sedalia. She was born January 27, 1924 at Green Ridge, Missouri, the daughter of Ransom and Lena F. Smith Ray. She was united in marriage on May 31, 1941 in Green Ridge, Missouri, to Gordon F. Brownfield who preceded her in death on August 12, 2001. Mrs. Brownfield graduated from Green Ridge High School. She was a bookkeeper for the Green Ridge School and later Morgan County Gas in Versailles. She was a member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Versailles. She is survived by two brothers, Dale Ray of Sedalia, and Melvin Ray of Green Ridge, several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheri Lyn Brownfield Butler on February 25, 1977, and one son, Duane Brownfield on January 1, 2003. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Cremation will follow services with inurnment at a later date in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Show Me Christian Youth Home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Rachel “Jan” Soper Rachel “Jan” Soper, age 82, of Laurie, Missouri passed away Monday morning, May 30, 2005 at her home. She was born March 28, 1923 in Garrad County, Kentucky, the daughter of Price and Grace Durbin Flannery. She was united in marriage on October 24, 1942 to Kenneth K. Soper who survives of the home. Jan was a card processor for Hallmark Cards and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sunrise Beach. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Soper of the home; one son Ken Soper of North Kansas City, Missouri; one daughter Kathy Goodwin of Liberty, Missouri; two brothers Bob Flannery and Milton Dean Flannery of Winchester, Kentucky; three sisters, Marie Brown of Liberty, Missouri, Virginia Simpson of St. Joseph, Missouri, Mary Frances Chipley of Kannapolis, North Carolina; three grandchildren Britney Soper, John Goodwin, Brian Goodwin; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Goodwin, Jason Goodwin, and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by six brothers. A Celebration of life will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 2, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Mearl Laswell officiating. Musical selections are “Going Down The Valley” and “Rock of Ages”. Burial will be in the Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 1 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. To send sympathy e-mails visit www.kidwellgarber.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. (573) 374-7688 Ada C. Friedly Ada C. Friedly, age 88, of Versailles, passed away Thursday evening, July 14, 2005, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born June 2, 1917, in Morgan County, Missouri, the daughter of Conrad A. and Audrey Arnold Friedly. Ada spent most of her life caring for children and the elderly. She also spent some time as a Nurses Aide. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, gardening, and writing poetry. But most of all, she loved children. She is survived by one sister, Ina Burton Cook and her husband Ray of the state of Arkansas; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 18, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Gary Petty officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideons International. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Joshua Shane Timmerman Joshua Shane Timmerman, son of James and Janet Timmerman, was born October 11, 1981 in Sacramento, California. He departed this life Sunday, June 26, 2005 at the age of 23 years, 8 months, 15 days due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Laurie, MO. Josh is survived by his parents, James Maurice and Janet Lee Timmerman of Sunrise Beach, MO; his lil’ sis’ Jamie Lynn Timmerman, of Laurie, MO; his grandfather, Bob Sizemore and his companion Darlene of Mission Viejo, CA; his grandmothers, Elaine Martin of Camdenton, MO, and Mimi Juarez of Huntington Beach, CA; uncles Don Sizemore of Carmichael, CA, Scott Juarez of Huntington Beach, Ca; great uncle, Joe Miller of Newport, CA; one cousin, Barrett Sizemore and his wife Sarah of Sacramento, CA, and many great friends and relationships. Josh was an avid sport fan. His favorite teams were the Sacramento Kings and the Oakland Raiders. He was always right on top off all the stats and trades, as a true sports fanatic should be. He had a heart for music and especially loved “Jammin with his buddies” and singing karoke. Although he loved these things, his true love was his family and pets. This was always his priority. Joshua’s heart and compassion will be truly missed and always remembered. We love you Joshy, and will see you when its our time. We know you’re watching over us. Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 1, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Pastor Nick Stutesman officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Joshua Shane Timmerman Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Ruby Songer Ruby Songer, age 54, formerly of Laurie, passed away Friday, July 1, 2005, at her home in Carthage, Missouri. She was born September 8, 1950, in Sedalia, the daughter of Robert and Ruby Van Riper Dore. Ruby was a waitress at various restaurants around the lake. She is survived by one son, Clint Montgomery of Dexter, MO; one daughter, Ramona Mason of Dexter, MO; four brothers, Mike Dore and Richard Dore both of Carthage, MO, and David Dore and John Dore both of Wichita, KS; three sisters, Evelyn Pryor of Springfield, MO, and Rosalie Deckard and Jane Johnson both of Carthage, MO; three grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Ruby was preceded in death by one brother Robert Dore, and two sisters, Trish Norman and Jean Bolin. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 7, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Inurnment will be in the Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Central Missouri Kidney Association, P.O. Box 1915, Columbia, MO, 65205. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Walter A. Christiansen Walter A. Christiansen, age 88, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Monday afternoon, June 20, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center. He was born April 12, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John A. and Elvira Bye Christiansen. He was united in marriage on July 1, 1939 with Harriet K. Nilsen, who preceded him in death on August 19, 2002. Walt was a retired machinist, and a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shrine Club. He is survived by two sons, Leroy (Gus) Christiansen and wife Judy, of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and Doug Christiansen and wife Kathy, of Naperville, Illinois; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Masonic and Shrine Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with visitation to follow until 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow services. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to the Shrine Club. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Edgar Eugene “Eddie” Williams Edgar Eugene “Eddie” Williams, age 69, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday morning, August 10, 2005 at his home. He was born July 2, 1936 in Versailles, Missouri, the son of Norman Ed and Blanche Opal Huff Williams. He was united in marriage on January 22, 1955 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gravois Mills with Delores Petty. Eddie worked at Gerbes Grocery Store, Kansas City Bifocal, Kidwell Vault and Monument Company, and later Morgan County Gas Company, all in Versailles. He was a 1954 graduate of Morgan County R-II High School in Versailles, was a Boy Scout Leader for 8 years, and enjoyed camping with family and friends. He was baptized in the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Delores Williams of the home; four children, Kurt Williams and wife Robyn, of Jefferson City, Neil Williams and wife Connie, of Versailles, Sue Hodges and husband Ron, of Stover, and Jan Dunham of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; their A.F.S. student Franco Guargilia of Parma, Italy; 39 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Lonnie Joe Williams and wife Kay, of Versailles; his mother-in-law, Mary Petty of Versailles; his stepmother, Flossie Williams of Versailles; two step-sisters, Lois Vansell and husband Frankie, of Gravois Mills, and Doris Thomas and husband Skip, of Osage Beach; two sisters-in-law, Joan Petty of Blue Springs and Rose Williams of Versailles; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dale Williams. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 12, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be grandsons, Jared Williams, Josh Dunham, Ryan Hodges, Cody Dunham, Kevin Easton and Scott Bauer. Honorary casketbearers will be his high school basketball teammates, Phil Hart, Billy Silvey, Ray Silvey, Bill Beard and Bill Ishmael. Friends may call from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. JoAnn Kessler JoAnn Kessler, age 78, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born August 27, 1926 in Alton, Iowa, the daughter of John and Nellie Leenhouts Vrieze. She was united in marriage on July 13, 1946 to Fred Kessler who preceded her in death on March 30, 1992. Mrs. Kessler designed clothes and taught sewing classes. She was a member of the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church, Hurricane Deck Lions Club, American Legion Auxiliary of Sunrise Beach, American Women’s Business Association, and was a youth leader for Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church and Westover Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters, Brenda Vasicek of Big Rapids, Michigan, Kay Reeves of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Susan McFadden of Laguna Beach, California, and Conni Jeschke of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother John Vrieze of Orange City, Iowa; one nephew Phillip Blalock; five grandchildren, Todd, Jennifer, Rick, Lorie, and Amy; five great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie with Reverend Rick White officiating. The vocalist is Fred Norris, pianist Nelda Ronnekamp and a poem will be read by a dear friend JoAnn Greer. Private Graveside services will be in Ozark Chapel Cemetery in Laurie. Casketbearers are Dottie Llafet, Linda Frymyer, JoAnn Greer, Roberta Waters, Carol Lawson, and Linda Hawk. Honorary Casketbearers are Yogi Vasicek, Keith Reeves, Tim McFadden, Tom Jeschke, Rick Archer, Marty Meyer, and Phillip Blalock. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church Alter Cloth fund & Westover Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. (573) 374-7688. Virginia L. Aggeler Virginia L. Aggeler, age 82, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday evening, August 30, 2005 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born February 10, 1923 in Idalia, MO, the daughter of Simon Zander and Mila Ann Hale Weaver. Virginia worked at Brown Shoe Company in Versailles for twenty years, was a homemaker, and member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, Kay Newcomb and husband Terry, of Poplar Bluff, MO; two sisters, Lillian Schultz of Alton, IL, and Virgie Palmer of Poplar Bluff, MO; two grandchildren, Paula Robinson and Justin Newman; five great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Stephen, Dani, Jeremy and Zoe, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Donald Ray Brothers, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 Saturday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Charles Barton Thistle Charles Barton Thistle, age 89, of Gravois Mills, passed away Monday morning, July 11, 2005 at his home. He was born October 28, 1915 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Charles Ernest and Imogene Barton Thistle. He was united in marriage on August 23, 1945 with Mary S. Shipman. Mr. Thistle was a retired gemologist and owned and operated Woodstock Hoeffer Wholesale Jewelry Company in Kansas City, and was a diamond salesman for Harry Winston of New York. He graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia, was a member of the PHI PSI Fraternity, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mary S. Thistle of the home; three daughters, Elaine V. Graham of Stover, Jeanette Gaches of Springfield, and Charlene Thistle of the home; eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one nephew, Laurence Garceau of Maine. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Iris Garceau. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Rev. Chester Hedrick and the Honorable Bob Dixon officiating. Military honors and interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. Casketbearers will be Bob Dixon, Lewis Graham III, David Graham, Matthew Graham, Tommy Dixon and Chris Gaches. Honorary casketbearers will be Steve Jones, Larry Gaches, Albert Holcombe, Lewis Graham II, Michael Harris, Matt McDonald, Micah Gaches and Coy Shipman The family suggests memorial contributions to the Charles B. Thistle Memoiral Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Thomas L. Ypya Thomas L. Ypya, age 42, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday morning, August 31, 2005 west of Versailles from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born October 25, 1962 in Versailles, the son of Richard and Linda Sue Drury Ypya. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ypya and two daughters, Tabitha Ypya and Harlie Rodriguez, of the home. Additional survivors include two daughters, Samantha Ypya and Amanda Ypya, of Illinois; two sisters, Terri E. Bergman of Kansas City, and Tammy Sue Ypya of Collinsville, Illinois, his step grandmother, Ruth Drury of Versailles, many other relatives and friends. Tommy’s love of children reached many. Kids liked participating in outdoor activities with him. He enjoyed the comradery of trail rides with family and friends. Tommy grew up on his grandparents farm south of Versailles, and as a child he grew to love the outdoors. Much of his young adulthood was spent coon hunting with his friends. He could frequently be seen with his two daughters teaching them to ride horses, hunt, fish and share in his appreciation of the outdoors. He was probably one of the best rock layers in Central Missouri and the beauty will live on for years in the work he created. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his wife, girls, and many friends in the community. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 3, at Calvary Baptist Church near Versailles, with Rev. William Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Thomas Ypya Memorial Fund for his daughter’s care. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Gloria C. Barhite Gloria C. Barhite, age 62, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday evening, March 20, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie. She was born October 5, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Salvator and Catherine Chiarello Libutti. She was united in marriage to David Barhite in 1980 at Westminster, Colorado. Mrs. Barhite was a self employed accountant and bookkeeper and member of the Elks Lodge #2705. She is survived by her husband David Barhite of the home; two daughters Kristine Hansen and husband Gary of Gravois Mills, Kathleen Gleason and husband John of Arvada, Colorado; one brother Salvator Libutti of Mission Viejo, California; seven grandchildren Jeffrey Gleason, John Lombardi, Nick Lombardi, Katherine Lombardi, Jesse Hansen, Heather Hansen, and Jessie Herndon; one great-grandchild Alexis Hansen, many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Pastor Nick Stutesman officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Gloria C. Barhite will be cremated following services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel (573) 374-7688 Kathryn E. Carter Kathryn E. Carter, age 76, of Gravois Mills passed away Monday, March 21, 2005 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born November 16, 1928 in Ames, Iowa, the daughter of John and Idella Wastun Auld. She was united in marriage in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 26, 1949 to Don Carter. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach. She enjoyed reading, puzzles and sewing. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Don Carter of the home; one son Doug Carter of Colony, Kansas; one daughter Donna Westerman of Colony, Kansas; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son David Carter, one daughter Diane Carter, and one granddaughter. A celebration of life will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at the Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach with Pastor Eugene Moll officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor’s choice. Arrangement and cremation are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. Nadine E. Janicke Nadine E. Janicke, age 90, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Friday morning, March 11, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born August 25, 1914 in Camden County, Missouri, the daughter of George and Florence Skuckey Depew. She was united in marriage on October 2, 1940 with Elmer Otto Janicke, who preceded her in death on December 20, 1989. Mrs. Janicke graduated from Oak Hill High School and was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Vernon Wayne Janicke of Camdenton; one daughter, Florence Evadine Janicke of Vandalia, and many friends. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Pastor Ray Powell officiating. Interment was in the Rockdale Cemetery near Sunrise Beach. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Sarah Lucille Clark Sarah Lucille Clark, age 97, of Barnett, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born August 11, 1907 in Pickett County, Tennessee, the daughter of Mark and Laura Pierce Groce. Mrs. Clark was a homemaker, and enjoyed playing cards and crossword puzzles. She is survived by three sons, Junior Clark of Kerns, Texas, Stanley Clark of Barnett, and Henry Clark of Estill Springs, Tennessee; three daughters, Joyce Sullins of Eldon, Dimple Sullins of Barnett, and Darlene Carmichael of Columbia, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three sons, Joe, Earl and Paul Groce, and one daughter Rose Groce. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Eastside Assembly of God Church in Eldon, with Sister Buena Huffman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Pamela June Williams Pamela June Williams, age 49, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Pam was born October 18, 1955 in Boonville, Missouri, to Harold and Wanda Paxson Klein. She lived in Versailles all of her life and graduated from Versailles High School in 1973. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Versailles, and worked for Sola Optical in Eldon for over 20 years. More recently she was employed at Pamida in California, MO. She was preceded in death by her father on June 30, 1984, and her fiancé Kenny Joe Fields on May 3, 2002. Immediate survivors include her mother, Wanda Klein of Versailles; two sons, Scott Williams and his girlfriend Stephanie Smith of California, MO, and Brian Williams and his wife Alena of Olathe, KS; three brothers, Cloyce Klein and his wife Lora of Eldon, MO, Rodney Klein of Ozark, MO, and Darren Klein and his wife Karen of Columbia, MO; and one granddaughter, Airianna Williams of California, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the First Baptist Church in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. John L. Bishop John L. Bishop, age 90, of Versailles, passed away Thursday evening, March 17, 2005 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born March 28, 1914 at Eldon, Missouri, the son of Robert and Mary Hayes Bishop. He was united in marriage on October 5, 1940 with Lucille Troutman. John worked for Kansas City Bifocal in Versailles for 33 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Versailles, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and member of the American Legion for 60 years. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Bishop of the home; one son, J.C. Bishop and wife Jane, of Oak Grove; one daughter, Marsha Trent and husband Dan, of Lee’s Summit; one sister, Mildred Price of Tipton; five grandchildren, Kevin Trent¸ Nathaniel Trent, Jacob Bishop, Melanie Crawford, and David Bishop; five great-grandchildren, Cassie Pellegrino, Thomas Crawford, Austin Bishop, Emily Trent, and Tyler Trent; a step great-granddaughter, Madison Moore; and one great-great-grandson, Korben Pellegrino, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Herschel, Lloyd and Durwood Bishop, and two sisters, Rose Branson and Lillie Cool. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Military honors and interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Florence Lochiatto Florence Lochiatto, age 101, of Versailles, Mo passed away Friday, March 4, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born December 7, 1903 in Berlin, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ella Oxford. She was united in marriage to Ernie Lochiatto who preceded her in death. Mrs. Lochiatto owned and operated a lodge and hotel, was of the Catholic faith and went to school at Berlin High School. She is survived by two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one son Eddie Oxford, one brother Edward and one sister Bertha. Graveside memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the Ivy Cemetery in Gravois Mills with Reverend Danny Owsley officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mildred Chapman Mildred Chapman, age 65, of Versailles, passed away Thursday evening, March 31, 2005 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born August 18, 1939 at Flemming, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Arthur and Martha Hicks. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. (Red) Chapman of 40 years. Mildred was a member of the Gravois Arm Lions Club and Lakeside Community Church. Her passion in life was singing to glorify God and planting the seed to others and enjoying her friends and family. She also loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mildred has gone on to meet her brothers Junior and Lihue, and sisters Betty and Annie, as well as her husband and parents. Mildred is survived by two sisters, Thelma West and Florence Sturggil, six brothers, Curtis, Charles, Ray, Claude, Vernon, and Dan Hicks; her children, four daughters, Patty Davis, Gwen Vale, Donna Roberts and Ann Wooten; two sons, Ralph Chapman and Joseph Clifton; 9 grandchildren, Genevia Chapman, William Alex Chapman, Flecia Davis, Lucindia Brandle, Vanessa Chapman, Debbie West, Melissa Goff, Carolyn Goff and Alicia Goff; 4 great-grandchildren, Christopher Allen Templeton, Jason Malekia Reign, Dakoda Makenzie, and Dominick Paul Winters, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, at Lakeside Community Church in Gravois Mills, with Vernon Arthur and Cap Chapman officiating. Interment will be in the Chapman Cemetery near Versailles. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Lakeside Community Church in Gravois Mills. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Church or Gravois Arm Lions Club. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mary M. Carrell Mary M. Carrell, age 71, of Laurie, passed away Wednesday morning, March 30, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie. She was born July 9, 1933 in Jackson County, Missouri, the daughter of Rist C. and Jessie Lurton Eneff. She was united in marriage on April 28, 1951 with Don L. Carrell, who preceded her in death on June 19, 1995. Don and Mary owned and operated Laurie Lanes Bowling Alley and Dogwood Concrete in Laurie for many years. She was a member of Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach, and the B.P.W. She is survived by two sons, Mark Carrell and Matthew Carrell, of Gravois Mills; two sisters, June Stewart of Kansas City, and Frankie Basse of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Eneff, and one sister, Irene Stewart. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Betty Jean O’Hearn Betty Jean O’Hearn, age 73, of Gravois Mills, passed away Thursday morning, March 31, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born November 25, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Gus M. and Mary Alice Duff Kramer. Mrs. O’Hearn was a retired secretary for Armco Steel in Kansas City, and member of the Osage Community Lady Elks Lodge #2705 in Laurie. She is survived by her husband, Jim O’Hearn of the home; two sons, Ed O’Hearn and John Hathorn of Laurie; two stepsons, Allan O’Hearn and Richard O’Hearn of Kansas City; one stepdaughter, Vicky Mennenga of Champagne, Illinois; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Alan Hathorn. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. The family suggests memorials to the Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Price E. Allee Price E. Allee, age 89, of Versailles, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 24, 2005, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. He was born on February 14, 1916, in Morgan County, the son of Jesse Lee and Jessie Merle Price Allee. He was united in marriage on December 29, 1946, in Versailles, with Billie Bellamy. Price was an over the road truck driver for Jack Cooper Transport in Kansas City, Missouri for several years until his retirement. He enjoyed making floats for the American Royal and enjoyed helping with bingo when he lived in Raytown, Missouri. In Versailles, he had Price’s Taxi Service, and loved taking care of the yard for the flea market. He was also a member of the Lions club in Raytown and Versailles. In addition to his wife Billie of 58 years, he is survived by one brother, Gene Allee of Boonville; one sister Helen Kinsel of Columbus, Ohio; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Allee, and one sister, Rachael Hixon. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 28, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Reverend Dinzel Webb officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Marvin Lee Weinstein Marvin Lee Weinstein, age 76, of Lohman, MO, formerly of Versailles, MO, passed away Wednesday evening, March 30, 2005 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1928 in Golden City, Missouri, the son of George Franklin and Dona Baker Weinstein. He was united in marriage to Louetta Laurie who preceded him in death. He later married Suzanne M. Lowry on May 22, 1965 in Stover, Missouri. Mr. Weinstein was a truck driver for Cargill and owned and operated Marvin Weinsteins Jack Hammer and Dynamite. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne M. Weinstein of the home; five daughters, Dona Elaine Wyatt of Grandview, MO, Doris Diann Sudholt of St. Peters, MO, Denece Marie Orndoff of Kansas City, KS, Davina Dawn Weinstein of Winchester, KS, Deborah Sue Lansford of Centertown, MO; one sister, Marie Charters of Payson, Arizona three brothers, Euburn L. Boro of Long Beach, MS, Jim U. Boro of Buffalo, MO, Frank Weinstein of Buffalo, MO; thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Eugene Boro and John Jr. Boro. A celebration of life will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday April 2, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Chaplain Doug Loped and Chaplain Chris McCutchen officiating. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Marjorie Beatrice Vencil Marjorie Beatrice Vencil age 89, of Kansas City MO, passed away, Wednesday evening, March 23, 2005 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City. She was born March 14, 1916 in Purdin, MO, the daughter of B.W. and Edna Stanturf Tattershall. She was united in marriage to Basil Twitchel in 1945. In 1958 she married E.N. Vencil who preceded her in death on August 8, 2003. Marjorie worked in the printing department at High Quality Card Company and also worked for North American Aircraft during WW-II. She enjoyed fishing, camping, crocheting, gardening, playing music and everybody enjoyed her cooking. She attended the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie and was a member of the Sunrise Beach Extension Club. She is survived by “her little girl” Barbara Wagner and Willie of Kansas City, KS; Barbara’s children Missy and Rick Holzrichter, Scott and Kim Wagner and Debbie Wagner all of Kansas City KS; Barbara’s grandchildren, Merek and Kari Holzrichter, Wyatt and Sela Wagner. Marjorie is also survived by one step-daughter Vicki and Clinton Shipp of St. Joseph, MO; two grandsons Vince and Janene Shipp of Trimble, MO, Randy and April Shipp of Webb City, MO; four great-grandchildren Shannon, Zack, Jake and Felecia Shipp; one sister Betty Miller of Fruita, CO; one brother Richard and Donna Tattershall of Shawnee, KS; three sisters-in-law Bertha Twitchel of Kansas City, KS, Hazel Twitchel of Gladstone, MO, Edna Tattershall of Keystone Heights, Fl; one brother-in-law John Burns of Camdenton, MO, nieces and nephews, Becky LaRock, Judy Newland, Nancy Wardwell, Donald, Gary and Roger Twitchel, many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husbands she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ivan, and Gerald, Tattershall; and one sister Florence Burns Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie with Reverend Rick White officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Burial will be in the Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. (573) 374-7688 Robert D. Springer Robert D. Springer, age 79, of Buffalo, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 21, 2005 at the Dallas County Care Center in Buffalo, Missouri. He was born March 22, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of John and Jessie Alice Lawless Springer. He was a maintenance worker for St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, worked for the Grandview Police Department and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW-II and served in the Pacific and Japan. Mr. Springer is survived by two sons, Bob Watts of Granite Bay, California, Thomas Watts of Houston, Texas; one daughter Beverly Lunday of Houston, Texas; one niece Jackie Barnette of Fort Smith, Arkansas, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the St. Patrick Cemetery in Laurie with Leo Baxter officiating. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. (573) 374-7688 Lora “Nadine” Hays Lora “Nadine” Hays, age 85, of Versailles, formerly of Fortuna, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 17, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born December 31, 1919 in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Owen and Nellie Smith Drake. She was united in marriage on February 2, 1945 to Ercell Hunter Hays Jr. who preceded her in death on December 21, 1987. Nadine attended school at Akinsville and Fortuna. She worked in factories in Tipton and Versailles. She also was the cook at the Versailles Sale Barn for many years and was a member of the Fortuna Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Kitturah Rapp of Stover, several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Harold Drake; and one sister Bernice Bridges. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 19, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Todd Forman officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions to be made the Versailles Cemetery or the Newkirk Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Daniel Edgar Dunscomb Daniel Edgar Dunscomb, age 94, of Laurie, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, March 2, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie. He was born February 24, 1911 in Malden, Missouri, the son of the late Daniel “Edgar” and Margaret “Olive” Capshaw Dunscomb. He was united in marriage to Oma L. Koeppel on May 23, 1937 who preceded him in death in 1989. He was a company field representative for International Harvester Company, very active member of the United Methodist Church Alamo Heights in San Antonio, TX, and the M.U. Alumni. Survivors include one daughter Diana L. White and husband Bill of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; two sisters Edna Provance of Malden, Missouri, Margaret Williams of Clarkton, Missouri; two sister-in-laws Wanda Dunscombe of Clarkton, Missouri, Ethel Dunscombe of Tucson, Arizona; three grandchildren, Brian, Joel, and Joy; one daughter-in-law Renee, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 4, 2005 at the Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. Cora Evelyn Breit Cora Evelyn Breit, age 84, of Gravois Mills, passed away Monday morning, April 4, 2005 at the Laurie Care Center. She was born December 2, 1920 at Rochester, Missouri, the daughter of Commodore Perry and Josie Marie Caldwell Hines. She was united in marriage on March 20, 1948 in Independence, Missouri with James Otto Breit. Mrs. Breit was a homemaker, member of Westlake Christian Church in Laurie and life member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Camdenton. She is survived by her husband, James Otto Breit of the home; one daughter, Sharon Kay Schenherr of Gravois Mills; one brother, Charles Hines of Rogers, Arkansas; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, James Edwin Breit. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Rev. Jim Sutherlin officiating. The vocal selections of “In The Garden” and “How Great Thou Art” were sung. Graveside services and interment will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Brooking Cemetery in Raytown. Casketbearers will be Rober Raulie, Trevor Schenherr, Mike Elliott, Zachery Elliott, Doug Kinder and Rusty Darnell. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Laurie Care Center or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Harry William Hardin Harry William Hardin, age 94, of Versailles, passed away Monday, April 4, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. Mr. Hardin was born July 21, 1910 in Marceline, Missouri, to Thomas and Minerva Tryon Hardin. He married Hazel Lain on December 24, 1930. She predeceased him in 1980. He was also predeceased by one son, Norman Lee in 1934. He is survived by his son Wayne of Versailles; three grandchildren, Lora Klein and her husband Cloyce of Eldon; Elaine “Lainie” Franklin of Lee’s Summit, and Rick Hardin of Nevada; three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Hardin started the Versailles Block Factory in 1934 and then later the Versailles Ready Mix Plant. They retired around 1972. Upon retiring, Mr. Hardin spent his time farming, fishing, and playing canasta with his friends. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Versailles Cemetery, with Rev. Todd Forman officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Good Shepherd Care Center Foundation, the Morgan County Library, or the Morgan County Animal Shelter. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Joseph L. Marsh Joseph L. Marsh, age 83, of Versailles, passed away Friday evening, April 1, 2005 at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 29, 1921 at King City, Missouri, the son of Daniel Robert and Elta Olivia Henry Marsh. He married Mildred Peoples who preceded him in death. Joe worked at Kansas City Bifocal in Versailles for several years, and worked in law enforcement for the Morgan County Sheriffs Department and the Versailles Police Department. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Versailles, the Masonic Lodge and the Shrine. He is survived by two daughters, Verna Jo Gollnick of Denicia, California, and Davida Middleton of Waterloo, Illinois; two brothers, Bob Eppard and Jack Eppard, both of Texas; five grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Eppard. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Vocal recordings of “Word Of God Speak”, “I Can Only Imagine”, “I’ll Fly Away” and “To Where You Are” were played. Burial will be in the Ritchie Cemetery near Versailles. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Bonnie Jeane Forbes Bonnie Jeane Forbes age 73, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Merriam, Kansas. She was born, October 20, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Robert William and Emma Rose Straw McCracken. She was employed for many years at Adams Transfer and Storage in Kansas City, MO. She later retired from Acme Distribution as office manager. Bonnie loved the Lake of the Ozarks area and had made her home here after she had retired. Bonnie was a member of the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women. She is survived by her four sons, Mike Forbes and wife, Rusty, Steve Forbes and wife, Jo Ann, Carl Forbes and wife, Judy, and Bob Forbes and wife, Diane; six grandchildren, Matt, Sarah, Amanda, Shawn, Luke, and Zak Forbes, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 8, 2005 at the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church in Gravois Mills, with Reverend Ellen Hoff officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday at the church. Graveside services will be at 2:30 P.M. Friday at the Strasburg Cemetery in Strasburg, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. (573)378-4655 Hulda “Holly” Fey-Stockham Hulda “Holly” Fey-Stockham, age 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Versailles, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Somerset at Claridge Court in Prairie Village, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1920, the daughter of Edward and Minnie Hauschild Johnson. She was united in marriage with Lee Fey who preceded her in death in 1954. She later married Don Stockham who also preceded her in death. Hulda was a voluminous reader with a marvelous sense of humor and a quick wit. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and canning. Although she was a very strong woman, she had a hard life and has finally found peace. She is survived by one daughter, Michele Janchar and husband Jim of Overland Park, KS; one brother, George Johnson and wife Rosemary of Raytown, MO; two sisters, Marjorie Hensley and Julia Wingate both of Raytown, MO; and two grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, she is preceded in death by one daughter, Janis Fey. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 2, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Inurnment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Grace Hospice, 9200 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114. Special thanks to the staff at Somerset. Their kindness and caring helped in making the final transition a peaceful one. Virginia Estell Mastin Virginia Estell Mastin, age 80, of Versailles, passed away Friday morning, October 1, 2004, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born June 1, 1924, in Branson, Missouri, the daughter of Marion and Hazel Henrietta Cathel Cox. Her step-father, George Brady, also played a very important role her life and the life of her children. She was united in marriage on March 7, 1946, to Franklin Henry Mastin, who preceded her in death on February 23, 1998. Virginia taught school in Gravois Mills for several years. She and her husband also owned and operated Gladstone Cove Resort until the late 1980’s. She is survived by two daughters, Saundra Shirley of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Sherry Mastin of New Bloomfield, Missouri; five grandchildren, Angela Bax of New Bloomfield, Erin Manuel of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jennifer DiStefano of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Chris Shirley of Gravois Mills, and Lynne Bias of Versailles; fifteen great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 4, 2004, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Garber Memorial Estates in Laurie. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1121 Business Loop 70 East, Columbia, Missouri 65201. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Aloise Mae “Loy” Palecek Aloise Mae “Loy” Palecek, age 66, of Osage Beach, formerly of Versailles, passed away Monday evening, September 19, 2005 at Osage Beach Health Care Center in Osage Beach. She was born April 22, 1939 in Freemont, Nebraska, the daughter of Lada and Mildred Ruth Smith Palecek. Loy was a retired hairdresser and member of Grace Lutheran Church in Versailles. She is survived by one daughter, Jerelyn Vogt of Clinton; one brother, Robert Palecek and wife Elaine, of Oak Grove; two sisters, Cheryl Morris and husband Alan, of Versailles, and Darla Smith of Kaiser; one granddaughter, Mallory Kinner; 2 nieces, 5 nephews, several great nieces and great nephews, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Gerald L. Palecek. Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in Versailles. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Versailles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Martha Ellen Polski Martha Ellen Polski, age 86, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born November 18, 1918 in Woodward, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy and Lenora Douglas Berrian. She was united in marriage to Frances Polski on February 17, 1942 and had one daughter. Martha went to nurses training in Tulsa, Oklahoma and during WW-II she was a army nurse. She was a superintendent on the O.B. floor at Independence Sanitarium for 30 years and retired in 1970 and moved to the lake with Fran. Martha was a member of D.A.R. and the May flower Club, she loved to sew and you could always find her in the garden or yard with her flowers. She is survived by her husband, Frances Polski of the home; one daughter Judy Dorsey of Kansas City; two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Following the visitation graveside services will be at Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett, Missouri. For sympathy e-mail visit www.kidwellgarber.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel (573) 374-7688. Francis Lee Johnson II Francis Lee Johnson II, age 52, of Kansas City, formerly of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at his home. He was born May 12, 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Francis Lee and Ellen B. Laughead Johnson. He lived in Versailles most of his life and attended Morgan County R-II Schools, and later attended UMKC and received a degree. He worked for the Jackson County Public Administrators Office. He is survived by one sister, Carol Bradford of Columbia; his cousin, Jim Pendergraft of Versailles; nieces and nephews Katherine N. Forrest of Columbia, Lee Diekroeger of Jefferson City, Lori Ann Pendergraft and Brian Pendergraft, and their siblings; and one aunt, Janine Laughead of Falmouth, Massachusetts and her siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents, one aunt Carol Pendergraft, and grandmother Caroline Laughead. Graveside services and interment will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Versailles Cemetery, with Scott Williams officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Joan Ellen Steelman Joan Ellen Steelman, age 69, of Fortuna, passed away Monday evening, August 29, 2005 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born March 29, 1936 in Pellston, Michigan, the daughter of John E. and Clara Belle Watson Wagenschutz. She was united in marriage on April 29, 1961 with Jewel Ray Steelman, who preceded her in death on April 14, 1998. Mrs. Steelman was a homemaker and member of the Fortuna Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Mark Steelman and wife Glenna, of Barbourville, Kentucky, and Troy Steelman and wife Michelle, of Tipton; one daughter, Lorna Moss and husband Danny, of Fortuna; seven brothers, Harold, Edwin, and Fred Wagenschutz of Petosky, MI; Max Wagenschutz of Alanson, MI, John Wagenschutz of Flushing, MI, Richard Wagenschutz of Rockford, MI, and Wilbur Wagenschutz of Marshall, MI; five sisters, Hilda Grossman and Barbara McKaye, of Alanson, MI, Wilma Powers of Burton, MI, Dorothy Honeysettle of Carp Lake, MI, and Patty Steffle of Petosky, MI; step brothers, James Stradling of Petosky, MI, John Stradling of Grayling, MI, William Stradling of Boyne Falls, MI, and Richard Stradling of Conway, MI, 7 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Rebecca Stradling Wagenschutz, and two sisters, Letty Johnson and Elizabeth Rocek. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 3, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Kevin Kohler officiating. Interment will be in the Newkirk Cemetery near Fortuna. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fortuna Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Aaron Levi Hayes Aaron Levi Hayes, age 100, of Eldon, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 10, 2005 at Eldon Nursing and Rehabilitation in Eldon. He was born July 11, 1905 in Morgan County, the son of George and Anna Cantrell Hayes. He was united in marriage on September 27, 1924 with Stolla Hess, who preceded him in death on September 9, 1966. On October 17, 1973 he married Maymie Jane Hoff Cochran, who survives of the home. Mr. Hayes was retired from the Morgan County Road District, where he worked in road maintenance for many years. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife Jane, of the home; one son, Hancel Hayes of Kansas City; one sister, Eunice Chapman of Eldon; 16 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 26 great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Clifford, Curtis and Leo Hayes, and seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Virginia Rebeck Parrino Virginia Rebeck Parrino, age 81, of Gravois Mills, passed away Wednesday evening, August 17, 2005, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born December 11, 1923, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of George and Clara Bloskey Rebeck. She was married to Joseph Parrino who preceded her in death. Virginia grew up on Strawberry Hill in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a homemaker and an avid bowler. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 27, 2005, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Hallene E. Harbison Hallene E. Harbison, age 85, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday morning, October 27, 2004 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born May 28, 1919 at Naylor, Missouri, the daughter of Frank Sr. and Zula Sapp Nichols. She was united in marriage on November 1, 1944 in Jefferson City with Harry L. Harbison, who preceded her in death on August 26, 1986. Mrs. Harbison formerly owned and operated a beauty shop in Jefferson City. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, Rolling Hills Country Club and the Tuesday Women’s Bridge Club. She is survived by two sons, Gary Harbison of San Francisco, California, and Joe A. Harbison of Kansas City; one daughter, Pamela Berry of Columbia; one brother, Frank Nichols Jr., of Columbia; one sister, Opal Gwinn of Jefferson City; six grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 1, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, with Pastor Diane Miller officiating. Robert D. Ross will sing “How Great Thou Art”, “One Day At A Time” and “The Old Rugged Cross” accompanied at the organ by Virginia Ross. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Zachary and Stephen Harbison, Jonathan, Timothy and David Berry, and George Mincher. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 30, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Morgan County Habitat for Humanity or Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. James Michael Zeigler James Michael Zeigler, age 53, of Versailles, passed away Monday afternoon, October 25, 2004 at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born November 5, 1950 at Rock Island, Illinois, the son of James Leon and Bijou Esther Hatfield Zeigler. He married Shirley Mosier of Arkansas. He later married Linda Ferguson Riek who survives of the home. He is also survived by three daughters, Tammy Winters and husband Chip, of Marshfield, Wendy Hawkins and Patricia Zeigler of Versailles; five grandsons, many other relatives and friends. Mike was a crew leader at Fasco Industries in Eldon. He was a member and Sunday school teacher at Barnett New Life Assembly of God Church, a paramedic and had worked for Mid-Mo and Cam-Mo Ambulance Districts, and served as a board member for the Versailles Rural Fire Protection District. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 28, at the New Life Assembly of God Church in Barnett, with Pastor Ron Hess officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Versailles Rural Fire Protection District James Michael Zeigler Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Lewis Fay Maddox Lewis Fay Maddox, age 81, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday morning, October 22, 2004 at his home. He was born July 20, 1923 at St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Elton Fay and Emma Margaret Young Maddox. He was united in marriage on October 11, 1947 in Maysville, Missouri with Peggy Lou Brown. Mr. Maddox was a machinist and worked for Union Machine and Tool in Kansas City for 15 years prior to retiring in 1974. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Marines, member of the V.F.W. Post 5158, the Gravois Volunteer Fire Department, Gravois Fire Protection District Firefighters Association and the Missouri Sheriffs Association. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Lou Maddox of the home; three sons, Garry W. Maddox and wife Lisa, of Kearney, William (Bill) Maddox and wife Sherri, of Parkville, and Terry D. Maddox and wife Joy, of Gravois Mills; one sister, Merryl Hensley of Lakewood, Colorado; seven grandchildren, one great-grandson, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Burl Slates and Burton Slates, and one sister, Margaret Mundorff. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. William Johnson officiating. Robert Ross will sing “How Great Thou Art” accompanied at the organ by Virginia Ross, and the Vince Gill recording of “Go Rest High On That Mountain” was played. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie, with military honors under the auspices of the Zack Wheat American Legion Post #624 of Sunrise Beach. Casketbearers will be Andy Maddox, Luke Maddox, Travis Maddox, Christopher Rumker, Valeri Rumker and Heath Maddox. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Gravois Fire Protection District Firefighter Association Memorial. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Junior J. Evans Junior J. Evans, age 82, of Versailles, passed away Friday morning, October 22, 2004 at his home. He was born January 12, 1922 in Pettis County, Missouri, the son of Charles Glovis and Della Mae Evans. Junior was a buyer/seller most of his life and owned Versailles Salvage Yard for several years and later a salvage yard in Sedalia. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the Versailles Church of Christ. He is survived by his significant other, Katherine Moodie of the home; one son, Jimmy Evans of Rolla; one daughter, Renie of Sedalia; three sisters, Evelyn Haggerman of Versailles, Frances Merriott of Neosho, and Wyoma Small of Marion, Indiana; several grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Brother Lloyd Camp Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Charles B. Uptergrove Charles B. Uptergrove, age 51, of Climax Springs, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at his home. He was born June 16, 1953 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Charles Burton Sr. and Beneta Cantwell Uptergrove. He was a welder, member of the Iron Workers Union and U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his fiancée, Kelly Greene of Independence; two step children, Aaron Greene and Stephanie Millikan of Independence; one brother, Darrin Kahler of Climax Springs; three sisters, Janet Wilkerson and Diana Crockett of Climax Springs, and Brenda Rice of Independence; several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepfather Ed Kahler, and a great niece Sadie. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 23, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Interment will be in the Mose Clark Cemetery near Climax Springs. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Blue Moon Sanctuary in Camdenton. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Gertrude M. Bell Gertrude M. Bell, age 96, of Laurie passed away Monday evening, October 18, 2004 at the Laurie Care Center. She was born September 29, 1908 in Cache, Oklahoma, the daughter of Tom and Dora Baker Walters. She was united in marriage to Harold E. Hyatt who preceded her in death in 1949. Gertrude later married Thomas Bell who preceded her in death. She worked for Phillips Petroleum in Kansas City, Kansas, owned several taverns and was a life time member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Gertrude enjoyed traveling and especially Las Vegas, Nevada. She is survived by one daughter, Bobbie Lesher of Gravois Mills, four grandchildren, Larry Yount and wife, Elaine of Creighton, Missouri, Gregory Yount of Sunrise Beach, Sherri Hyatt of Gravois Mills, and Harold K. Hyatt and wife, Joan of Camdenton, MO; five great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, devoted friends Bob and Madelyn Wiscour of Gravois Mills, many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by one son, Harold E. Hyatt in 2000, six sisters, and one brother. Gertrude M. Bell was cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Jeanette Vernitte Jeanette Vernitte, age 70, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born January 1, 1934 at St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Martin W. and Pearl Warner Seals. She was united in marriage on August 22, 1953 with James Vernitte. Mrs. Vernitte drove a bus for special schools in St. Louis for several years, and was a Catholic. She is survived by her husband, James J. Vernitte of the home; one son, James R. Vernitte of Winfield, MO; one daughter, Deborah Ash of Ferguson, MO; one sister, Betty Fletcher of Sunrise Beach; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Theodore Seals, and one sister Geraldine Becher. Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie with Father C.D. “Bo” Ryan officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Raymond R. (Tude) Morrison Raymond R. (Tude) Morrison, age 69, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday morning, November 12, 2004 at his home. He was born July 26, 1935 at Gravois Mills, Missouri, the son of Ivy and Evelyn Ward Morrison. He was united in marriage in 1956 with Christine Abbott. Tude was a boat repairman and co-owner of Blue Anchor Marina. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of the V.F.W. Post in Gravois Mills. Survivors include his wife, Christine Morrison of the home; one son, Richard Morrison of Gravois Mills; two daughters, Deloris Morrison of Gravois Mills, and Trina Morrison of Versailles; one sister, Harriett (Bub) Miles of Belton; a sister-in-law, Norma Morrison of Gravois Mills; two grandchildren, Kylie and Devin Morrison; three step-grandchildren, Raymond and Manuel Moreno, and Rachael Dominguez; two great-grandchildren, Kyjuan and Cambry Buckingham, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Dinzel Webb officiating. Vocal selections of “Amazing Grace”, “Daddy’s Hands”, “Grandpa” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain” were played. Interment was in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers were Craig Morrison, Zack Morrison, David Dougherty, Darren Dougherty, Rick Moore and Lee Crocker. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri River Hospice. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. W. Carol Helton W. Carol Helton, age 60, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia. She was born July 23, 1944 at Versailles, Missouri, the daughter of Earl James and Grace O. Caviness Whittle. She was united in marriage on March 7, 1964 with Larry Helton. Mrs. Helton worked in the housekeeping department at the Kidwell Home in Versailles, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church near Versailles. She is survived by her husband, Larry Helton of Eldon; one son, Greg Helton of Jefferson City; one daughter, Tracy Topper of Evansville, Indiana; two brothers, Johnny Whittle of Greenville, Mississippi, and Earl Whittle Jr. of Clearwater, Florida; two sisters, Velma Wolf of Kansas City, and Shirley Marriott of Versailles; two grandchildren, Andrew Everett and Noah Salke, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 13, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Bonnie Dobbins Raven Bonnie Dobbins Raven, age 95, of Laurie, passed away Wednesday morning, November 10, 2004 at Lake Regional Hospital. She was born November 16, 1908 at Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of James A. and Essie M. Riley. She was united in marriage on September 4, 1930 with Glenn Oliver Dobbins, who preceded her in death on March 13, 1977. She later married Ralph Wesley Raven, who survives of the home. Mrs. Raven was a retired bookkeeper, member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church and member and Past Matron of Mt. Washington Chapter Order Of Eastern Star. She had been a Cub Scout leader and Sunday School teacher. She is also survived by two sons, Richard Dobbins and wife Karen, of Laurie, and Robert Dobbins and wife Pat, of Wheeling; three stepsons, Gene Raven, Kenneth Raven, and Bill Raven, all of La Porte, Indiana; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 12, at Ozark Chapel Cemetery in Laurie, with Rev. Rick White officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ozark Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Matilda C. Williams Matilda C. Williams, age 92 of Osage Beach, passed away Sunday evening, November 7, 2004 at the Ozark Care Center in Osage Beach. She was born March 15, 1912 in Kenosha WI, the daughter of Frank and Hattie Vogel Krebs. She was united in marriage to Tom Williams who preceded her in death. There are no memorial services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie- Sunrise Beach Chapel. Peggy “Stacey” Slinker Peggy “Stacey” Slinker, age 53, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday morning, November 7, 2004, at her home. She was born January 12, 1951, in Sanford, North Carolina, the daughter of Roscoe and Frieda Lou Fanning Oldham. She was united in marriage in Jackson County, Missouri, with Scott E. Slinker, who survives of the home. Stacey was a cook for various restaurants in the Laurie area for several years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Tony Corona of Stover, MO, and Joe Corona of Houston, TX; one daughter, Jennifer Corona of Houston, TX; one brother, John Oldham of Joplin, MO; two sisters, Jessie Couch of the state of Nevada, and Roxanne Oldham of Concord, CA; one grandson, Vincent Corona of Stover; several half-brothers and half-sisters; and many other relatives and friends. There will be a private family memorial service at a later date. Bernice Folz Taylor Bernice Folz Taylor, age 94, of Laurie, Missouri passed into the Lord’s hands on November 4, 2004. She was born on October 30, 1910 to Henry and Minnie Warner Coll in Kansas City, Mo and became the third of their four children. After her father’s death, Bea worked as a cashier and bookkeeper to help support her mother. In 1939, Bea married John G. Folz who was employed by K.C. Power and Light. The couple retired to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1967. Following the death of her first husband, Bea married William I. Taylor of Gravois Mills in 1976 and remained married to him until his death in December of 2000. Bea is survived by her younger brother, Russell Coll, of Kansas City, KS along with many nieces, nephews, and good friends. She was a faithful member of the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1096, Laurie, MO 65038. Prior to her death she requested that contributions be made to her church in lieu of flowers. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 7, 2004 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Steve Ronnekamp officiating. Musical selections will be “Peace In The Valley” and “How Great Thou Art” sang by Steve Ronnekamp and accompanied by Nelda Ronnekamp. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 8, 2004 at the Memorial Park Cemetery 8251 Hillcrest Road Kansas City, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Don C. Stockham Don C. Stockham, age 80, of Versailles, passed away Monday evening, November 1, 2004 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born July 25, 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of C.S. and Millie Loffer Stockham. He was united in marriage on December 18, 1965 to Hulda Johnson in Oklahoma. Don grew up and went to school in OK, NE, SD, and MO. He served in the 517 Parachute INF in Europe during WW-II. Don returned from WW-II on August of 1945 and went to work for General Motors. After 30 years of employment for General Motors Don retired and moved to a little farm near Versailles, owned a cabin in Golden Beach from 1956 to 1976 where he spent the weekends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Rising Sun #13 for over 50 years and member of the UAW for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Hulda Stockman, and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services & Military Honors will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 4, 2004 at the Oak Grove Cemetery near Versailles, Missouri. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Shriners Hospital for Children 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd St. Louis MO, 63131-3597. Joan Wilson Joan Wilson, age 71, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Sunday evening, February 20, 2005 at her home. She was born July 7, 1933 in Winterset, Iowa, the daughter of Earl E. and Hazel Roberts Crawford. She was united in marriage on July 13, 1952 in Winterset, Iowa with Maurice W. Wilson, who preceded her in death on September 24, 2002 Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker, member of the Methodist Church of Webster, and the American Legion Auxiliary Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach. She is survived by two sons, Michael Wilson of Wildwood, Florida, and Kevin Wilson of Winter Haven, Florida; one daughter, Sheryl Murphy of Camdenton; seven grandchildren, Robert, Sean, Ryan and Katie Wilson, Jimmy, Krista and Rachel Murphy; four step-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Katie, and Michelle Goodman, and Jacob Lopez, five great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Joe Phillip Crawford. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, at the Linn Creek Baptist Church, with Pastor Galen Markley and Pastor Clyde Leonard officiating. The Linn Creek Baptist Church Praise Team will sing “I Can Only Imagine”, “I’ll Fly Away”, “Amazing Grace”, and “One Day At A Time”. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. Casketbearers will be Robert Wilson, Sean Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Jimmy Murphy, Krista Murphy, Rachel Murphy and Jacob Lopez. Katie Wilson will be an honorary casketbearer. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Thanks, Tommy J. Richey Tommy J. Richey, age 50, of Gravois Mills, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born December 13, 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of J.D. Williams and Georgia Richey. Tommy was a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He is survived by his mother, Georgia Phillips of the home; six sons, Shon, Tommy J., Thomas, Doug, Robert and Jessie Richey; and one daughter, Amy Richey. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, at the Versailles Cemetery, with Reverend Jerry Piker officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Herman “Mike” Miller Herman “Mike” Miller, age 79, of Gravois Mills, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born August 21, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Herman A. and Wilma Yancey Miller. He was united in marriage on October 24, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri with Betty Jean Savage, who survives of the home. Mike was a foreman for the Marley Company in Olathe, Kansas, and later owned and operated Mike’s Lawn Service in the lake area until his retirement a couple of years ago. He was a member of the Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge #446 in Kansas City, and formerly the Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 in Laurie and the Gravois Mills Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Larry Miller of Bowling Green; one daughter, Donna Wilson of Independence; two grandchildren, Brian Miller and Angela Opie, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 21, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Rev. Nick Stutesman officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Donald E. Houchens Donald E. Houchens, age 69, of Gravois Mills, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2004 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born April 22, 1935 in Versailles, Missouri, the son of Earl Edward and Floy Etta Silvey Houchens. He was united in marriage to Donna Ruth Chamberlain on May 14, 1954. He was a member and elder of the First Christian Church, and was retired from the maintenance department at the Good Shepherd Care Center. He is survived by his wife Donna Houchens of the home; two sons Eddie Houchens and wife Bernie of Jefferson City, Missouri; Gary Houchens and wife Debbie of Waynesville, Missouri; one brother Larry Houchens of Versailles, Missouri; five grandchildren, Cherie, Tammie, Christie, Donnie, and David Houchens; one great-granddaughter Kirsten Houchens, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Lynn Houchens, and one sister Betty Campbell. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 4, 2004 at the First Christian Church in Versailles with John Wagner and Jim Randall officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 3, 2004 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. James Marvin Riggs James Marvin Riggs, age 81, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday morning, November 30, 2004 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born September 4, 1923 in Morgan County, Missouri, the son of Osborn Lee and Lillie Mabel Broyles Riggs. He was united in marriage on March 12, 1944 with Dulcie Virginia Burk, who preceded him in death on November 3, 1971. On August 22, 1972 he married Lois Cable, who survives of the home. Marvin was an over the road truck driver for Jack Cooper Transport for 13 years, and later worked at Fasco Industries for 5 years, and was a custodian and bus driver for the Morgan County R-II School District in Versailles for 7 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served in the South Pacific, member of the V.F.W. Post in Gravois Mills, and was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Versailles. In addition to his wife Lois, he is survived by two sons, James Marvin Riggs Jr., of Merriam, Kansas, and Daniel Clifton Riggs of Eldon; three daughters, Debra Kay Squire, Sharon Lee Peters, and Dee Ann Bunch, all of Paris, Arkansas; two sisters, Flossie Stevenson Williams of Versailles, and Helen Coit of Stover; 12 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 step great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and first wife he was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Thatcher. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 2, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Belia Kruse Belia Kruse, age 42, of Versailles, passed away Monday, November 22, 2004 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born April 28, 1962 in Mercedes, Texas, the daughter of Antonio Jr. and Benilde Lopez Marroquin. She was united in marriage on December 24, 1990 with Steven Kruse. Belia was a certified nurses aide and worked at Tipton Manor. She was an active member of the Versailles First Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Steven Kruse of the home; two daughters, Jessica Davis of Crosby, Minnesota, and Chelsea Kruse of the home; her mother, Benilde Marroquin of Rio Grande City, Texas; nine brothers, Lucio and David Marroquin, of Savannah, Georgia, Arturo, Antiono, Noe, and Jessie Marroquin, of Rio Grande City, Texas, Mike Marroquin of El Campo, Texas, Roy Marroquin of McAllen, Texas, and Rey Marroquin of Fort Hood, Texas; two sisters, Zulema Gutierrez of Harker Heights, Texas, and Angie Gonzalez, of Roma, Texas; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 26, at the First Christian Church in Versailles, with Mark Landis and John Wagner officiating. Interment will be in the Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Belia Kruse Memorial Fund for her daughter’s education. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Allen George Hansen Allen George Hansen, age 68, of Syracuse, passed away Saturday evening, November 13, 2004 in Syracuse. He was born April 16, 1936 at St. Ansgar, Iowa, the son of Peter Lauritz and Grace Natalia Colbertsen Hansen. He was united in marriage on December 30, 1965 with Allene Sue Hodges. Mr. Hansen was retired from the U.S. Army and a member of the American Military Society. He is survived by his wife, Allene Sue Hansen of the home; two sons, William Allen Hansen of Lee’s Summit, and David Allen Hansen and wife Kimberly, of Tacoma, Washington; two brothers, David L. Hansen of Earlham, Iowa, and Laverne Nightingale of Climax Springs; one sister, Joyce N. Jones of Gilbert, Arizona; one granddaughter, Kolina L. Hansen, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services with military honors will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 18, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Ruth M. Shryack Ruth M. Shryack, age 92, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Saturday morning, February 12, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born September 12, 1912 in Novelty, Missouri, the daughter of Holland I. and Anna Lee Sadler Griggs. On January 28, 1942 she married John M. Shryack, who preceded her in death in May of 1969. Mrs. Shryack graduated from Normal Teachers College in Kirksville, Mo. in 1937. She was a retired English teacher from school districts in Missouri and Michigan. She was a dedicated and distinguished member of D.A.C. George Hull Chapter since 1959, held many chapter and state level offices such as State Regent, First Vice Regent, and State Treasurer. She served as Worthy Matron of the Kirksville Chapter #184 Order of the Eastern Star, as District Deputy and held the State office of Grand Ruth. She was president of the Kirksville P.T.A., town chairman of P.T.A. and also served as district chairman. She was a member of the Truman State Golden Alumni Association, and was involved with projects at the School of the Ozarks and conservation projects such as the “Planet For Tomorrow” program in Missouri. She enjoyed playing bridge and was an avid reader of many books. Mrs. Shryack lived in Kirksville, Missouri before moving to Bella Vista, Arkansas and on to Sunrise Beach, Missouri in 1986. She is survived by one son, John Shryack of Versailles, Missouri; one brother William Griggs of Davis, California, many other relatives and friends. At her request her remains were cremated. Private inurnment will take place at a later date in Novelty, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Helen L. Drysdale Helen L. Drysdale, age 85, of Barnett, passed away Tuesday morning, February 15, 2005 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born June 16, 1919 in Carroll County, Missouri, the daughter of Loyd B. and Veryl Calvert Emmett. She was united in marriage on December 24, 1957 with Stephen H. Drysdale. Mrs. Drysdale was a retired insurance underwriter, and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Versailles. She is survived by her husband, Stephen H. Drysdale of the home, several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Janice Tyhurst, Ruth Jean Norris, and Dorothy May Hayward, and an infant brother. Funeral services will be at 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Lindy Reed officiating. Interment will be Friday morning in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Dorsey Leroy Colvin Dorsey Leroy Colvin, age 87, of Versailles, passed away Friday morning, March 4, 2005, at his home. He was born May 7, 1917, in Morgan County, the son of Roy and Thelma Ferguson Colvin. He was united in marriage on March 5, 1942, in Versailles, with Josephine Sumner who survives of the home. Dorsey was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Versailles. He retired after several years from Hentges Tree Service. He was an avid fox and coyote hunter. He also loved gardening and mowing the lawn, but most of all he loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Mike Colvin and wife Pam of Versailles; two daughters, Teresa Stafford and husband Randy of Eldon, and Linda Headley and husband Ernie of Versailles; five grandchildren, Angie Rayl and husband Everett of Versailles, Brad Chamberlain and wife Kellee of Versailles, Carrie Howard and husband Mark of Versailles, Shauna Healea and husband Shayne of Holts Summit, and Hailey and Addison Colvin of Versailles; three great-grandchildren, Shelby, Ryan, and Tyler Chamberlain of Versailles, Hannah Rayl of Versailles, and Avery, Ashlynn, and Kale Howard of Versailles; and two sisters, Marie Williams of Independence, and Lucille Raines of Versailles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wray Colvin and Sonny Colvin, and two sisters, Violet Wisnewski and Wanda Dixon, and one son, James Colvin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 7, 2005, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Reverend William Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the AWANAS youth group at the Calvary Baptist Church in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Nadine C. Kays Nadine C. Kays, age 75, of Versailles, passed away Sunday evening, February 13, 2005 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born May 7, 1929 in Morgan County, Missouri, the daughter of Eugene D. and Maudie Akin Nichols. Mrs. Kays worked at the Primo Factory and Fasco Industries. She was later an office aide at the Morgan County Division of Family Services. She was a member of West Union Baptist Church. She is survived by four son, Don Kays of Versailles, Joe Kays of Versailles, Hugh Kays of Rosamond, California, and Bill Kays of Versailles; two daughters, Beverly Chastain of Lebanon, and Becky Sizer of Fortuna; one stepson, Jack Kays of Des Moines, Iowa; one stepdaughter, Betty Rose of Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Mildred Young of Cedar Rapids, Iowa;12 grandchildren, Bobby Chastain, Justin Kays, Jordon Kays, Scott Sizer, Nicole Sizer, Erin Sizer, Ashley Burkhart, Kimberly Mitchell, Kerry Miller, Zachary William Kays, Sydney Gayle Kays, and Emma Cate Kays; 7 great-grandchildren, Alana, Marah, Makanna, Russell, Hannah, Aiden and Kennedy, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Cynthia G. Burkhart, a stepdaughter, Donna Sells, five brothers, Marvin, John, Lewis, Melvin and Loyd Nichols, a half-brother, Hugh Skinner, one grandson, Bryan Dean Chastain, and one great-granddaughter, Paige. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 17, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Rod Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Scott Sizer, Bobby Chastain, Justin Kays, Jordan Kays, Barry Grider, and Buster Morrison. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to West Union Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Stella L. Shore Stella L. Shore, age 86, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2005, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born on November 18, 1918, near Versailles, to Tony and Mary Woods Stringer. On May 16, 1936, she was married in Stover to Mancil E. Shore who preceded her in death on May 19, 1941. On January 14, 1945, in Versailles, she married Roy M. Shore, who survives of the home. Mrs. Shore graduated from Versailles High School in 1935. She worked at Tweedies in Jefferson City and later in Versailles. She worked for Barnes Jewelry Store and later for Davenport Jewelry in Versailles. Mrs. Shore made a profession of faith at an early age and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Versailles for about 75 years. She began teaching Sunday school in the children’s department when she was 16 and taught for about 60 years. She is survived by her one daughter, Ernestine Hardin of Lake Ozark; three grandchildren, Lora Klein and her husband Cloyce, Elaine “Lainie” Franklin of Lee’s Summit, and Rick Hardin of the state of Nevada; three great-grandchildren, Melissa Klein Marriott and her husband Ryan of Versailles, Matt Klein of Eldon, and Alisha Hardin of Sedalia; and one great-great-granddaughter, Joscelynn Marriott of Versailles. She was preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine Purvis, on July 4, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 14, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with the Reverend Todd Forman and Reverend Randy Allen officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 13, from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Wayne Allen, Cloyce Klein, Matt Klein, Ryan Marriott, David Franklin and Bill Fields. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Allen, Rick Hardin, Wayne Hardin, Jack Smith, Clifford Pryor and David Merriott. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Versailles, or the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Gail E. Thompson Gail E. Thompson, age 62, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday morning, February 23, 2005 at his home. He was born November 6, 1942 at Enon, Missouri, the son of Hadley H. and Stella Hardcastle Thompson. He married Lynda A. Peoples. On December 7, 1989 he married Loretta “Rita” Braden, who preceded him in death on February 8, 1995. Gail retired in 1995 as a supervisor for Solar Optical where he worked for 30 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by one son, David Thompson of Versailles; three brothers, Lloyd Thompson of Fulton, Wayne Thompson of Versailles, and Glen Thompson of Nebraska City, Nebraska; two sisters, Joyce Monfort of Eldon, and Coleen Lee of Centerview, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Thompson, and one sister Doris Birdsong. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 27, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Bonnie Maxine Riffle Bonnie Maxine Riffle, age 81, of Raytown, formerly of Versailles, passed away Tuesday evening, February 8, 2005 at Independence Regional Medical Center in Independence. She was born March 16, 1923 near Barnett, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur and Lillie Cochran Kidwell. She was united in marriage on January 5, 1942 with Murray W. Riffle, who preceded her in death on December 25, 1991. Mrs. Riffle worked for Western Electric in Kansas City for 22 years. She is survived by two sons, W. Warren Riffle and wife Rosanna, of Cornelius, North Carolina, and Donald W. Riffle and wife Debra, of Independence; three grandchildren, Rodney Riffle, Sarah Christon, and Erin Riffle; two great-grandchildren, Katie and Keegan Riffle, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, James Kidwell, and one sister, Ilene Moore. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 12, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Barnett. Casketbearers will be Warren Riffle, Donald Riffle, Bill Horton, Rodney Riffle, Tzarus Christon, and Larry Moore. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Johnson, "Wally" Wallace Wallace “Wally” Johnson, age 76 of Sunrise Beach passed away Friday, March 11, 2005 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born March 23, 1928 in Essex, Iowa, the son of the late Reuben and Mae Royer Johnson. Wally was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Tokyo, Japan. He started his life in Essex Iowa and lived there until 1954. He then married Elaine Franzen on June 20, 1954 and they moved to Red Oak, Iowa, where he lived from 1954 to 1969. They moved to Tucson, Arizona and La Serena, Chile in South America where Wally worked for AURA. Wally was an avid hunter, fisher and loved to read. He was a member of Friends of God Unity Church in Sunrise Beach, owned and operated Johnson Construction for 45 years and The Gun Shop for 10 years. Wally is survived by his wife, Elaine Johnson of the home; one son Chris Johnson of Sunrise Beach; one daughter, Stacey Johnson and partner Tommy Dohogne of Vallejo, California; one brother Raymond Johnson and wife Marianna of Red Oak, Iowa; one sister Marvis Harms of Red Oak, Iowa and one sister-in-law Leona Johnson of Red Oak, Iowa; many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Reverend Jim Rosemergy officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Friends of God Unity Church building fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. Williams, James James A. Williams, age 50, of Kansas City, formerly of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at his home. He was born January 26, 1955 in Versailles, the son of William W. and Dorothy L. Heinemann Williams. He married Jean Klindworth Williams, who survives at Gravois Mills. James was a 1973 graduate of Morgan County R-II High School in Versailles and graduated from Southwest Missouri University in 1984. He was a Senior Computer Analyst for Southwestern Bell in Kansas City, and served four years in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Versailles, and enjoyed playing pool and was active in a pool league. He is also survived by three children, Kyler, Jordan, and Allison Williams, of Gravois Mills; his parents, William W. and Dorothy Williams of Versailles; a special friend, Paula Mittan of Kansas City; one brother, Lee Williams and wife Donna, of St. Petersburg, Florida; one sister, Joy Peek and husband Dan, of Columbia, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, with Rev. Diane Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Kenny Homan, Jim Miller, Jerry Fitzsimmons, Richard Scroggs, Barry Schneidler, and Rich Grider. Honorary casketbearers will be Russell Moore and Mike Kehl. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Westminster Presbyterian Church or the James A. Williams Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Laverne V. Liles Laverne V. Liles, age 84, of Stover, passed away Wednesday evening, March 9, 2005 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born December 25, 1920 at Trout, Louisiana, the daughter of Robert G. and Ollie Temple Colvin. She was united in marriage on February 1, 1941 with Lee R. Liles, who survives of the home. Mrs. Liles was a homemaker and member of Lakeview Baptist Church in the Ivy Bend Community near Stover. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, David Ralph Liles of Mount Joliet, Tennessee, and Robert Simon Liles of Hampton, Tennessee; one daughter, Helen Joyce Buttrum of Odessa, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 14, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Tony Shaw officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Lakeview Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mary Frances Dowell Mary Frances Dowell, age 88, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Thursday evening, March 3, 2005 at the Life Care Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born January 6, 1917, in Excelsior, MO, the daughter of William Porter and Elva Victorene Gabriel O’Neal. She was united in marriage on February 4, 1941 with James Edward Dowell who preceded her in death on January 11, 1992. Mary and James moved from their forty- acre farm in Latham to Kansas City, Kansas in 1949. Mary was mainly a housewife, taking care of her family. She worked for a while at Midland Manufacturing after her children were older. After James’s death, Mary lived by herself at their home in Kansas City, Kansas. As her health and age took a toll on her, she spent the winters with each one of her daughters. Mary loved having her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren around her. She spent her time reading books; she loved to travel and most of all she tried not to miss watching KU basketball games on TV. Mary has had heart problems since 1996. She fell and broke her hip in February. She spent her last days in a nursing home about three miles from her home on Sloan. She is survived by three daughters, Mildred Berniece Lowe and husband Glover of Linn Valley, KS, Shirley Ann Owen of Shawnee, KS, and Betty Louise Lowe and husband Julius of Wheatland, MO; seven grandsons, Jim Lowe and wife Debbie of Thompson Station, TN, Tim Lowe and wife Belinda of Kansas City, KS, Larry Lowe and wife Jodie of Broken Arrow, OK, Ricky Lowe and wife Stacey of Kansas City, KS, Wes Owen of Lenexa, KS, Chris Owen of Kearney, MO, and Andy Owen of Shawnee, KS; two granddaughters, Kimberly Ann Andrews and husband Jeff of Shawnee, KS, and Michelle Lee Carmoney and husband Bryon of Kansas City, KS; six great-grandchildren, Amber, Nicolas, Ryan, Nicole, Matthew, and Heidi; two step-great-grandchildren, Josh and Heather Andrews; and one step-great-great-grandson, Skylar Andrews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Beulah, Rosa, and Lenora; and two brothers, Ennis and Barney. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 8, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family received friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment was in the Green Grove Cemetery near Latham, with grandsons serving as casketbearers. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Fred Hickman Fred Hickman, age 68, of Sunrise Beach, MO., departed this life on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO. He was born February 20, 1937 in Springfield, MO, and spent his early life in Cross Timbers, MO. When he was 8, his family moved to Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Northeast High School. On February 18, 1956 he was united in marriage to Loretta Canole and of this union two children were born. They moved to a small farm outside of Liberty and with his parents raised cattle, hogs, corn and bailed hay. Fred’s career of 36 years was in the banking field. He started at Kaw Valley State Bank and Merchant Produce. Fred was at First National Bank of Liberty, MO, for many years, starting as a teller, promoted to assistant cashier and then Vice President. He graduated from Wisconsin School of Banking. Fred was involved with Liberty Jaycees and Rotary Club, and also volunteered time as secretary of Salvation Army. He moved to Kearney and was vice president at Kearney Commercial Bank. He retired from banking in 1991 and moved to Clarinda, Iowa, where he and Loretta owned and operated the Clarinda Inn. In 2000, they retired and moved to Sunrise Beach, MO, where they became active with the Osage Community Lodge 2705 Order of Elks in Laurie. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Emma Hickman. He is survived by Loretta Hickman, his lovingly devoted wife of 49 years, a daughter, Sheryl Godsy and her husband Mike, of Liberty, MO, and a son, Jeff Hickman of Independence, MO, and three grandchildren, Meghan, Tyler, and Michael Godsy, and mother in law Clara Canole, of Claycomo, MO. More than anything Fred loved having fun with family and friends and anyone he met. He was fortunate to have so many good friends, and he will be truly missed by all who knew him, especially by two dear friends that were like the brothers he never had. Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie, MO. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at White Chapel Funeral Home in Gladstone. Burial will be in Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie, MO. Dave Sherman Dave Sherman, age 67, of Laurie, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2005 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was born April 23, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Llewellyn and Mable Strader Sherman. He was united in marriage on June 16, 1962 with Myrna Aeschbacher, who survives of the home. Dave was co-owner of the Golf Cart Division of Sherman Millwork, member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church, the Versailles Masonic Lodge #320 A.F. & A.M., and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was an avid golfer and member of the Rolling Hills Country Club near Versailles. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Mark Sherman and wife Melanie, of Laurie, and Scott Sherman of Kansas City; one granddaughter, Madisen Sherman; one sister, Darlene Jacoby of Holt; his mother-in-law, Ruth Aeschbacher of Laurie, several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 20, at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, with Rev. Jim Blue officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dave Sherman Memorial Fund for a Cardiac Chair at Boone Hospital Center or Ozark Chapel United Church Music Department. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. British Alfred Wehrle British Alfred Wehrle, III, age 53, of Gravois Mills, passed away Tuesday evening, February 15, 2005 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born November 15, 1951 in Van Nuys, California, the son of Marlin Frances and Winifred Hester Wehrle. He was united in marriage on November 24, 1971 with Barbara Johnson. He was a boilermaker and currently worked at Lake Cultured Marble in Gravois Mills. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Wehrle of the home; one son, Carl Wehrle and wife Dusty, of Las Vegas, Nevada; two daughters, Elsie Scott and husband James, of the home, and Daisy Wehrle of the home; one brother, Garry Broomfield of Las Vegas, Nevada; one grandson, Shane Wehrle, many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 19, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Cremation will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. INA WITTEN LEACH Ina Witten Leach, age 77, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Friday morning, July 30, 2004 at Carondelet Manor in Kansas City, Mo. She was born July 10, 1927 at Fortuna, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Nora Kurtz Witten. She married Robert Leach who preceded her in death. Mrs. Leach was a homemaker and member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Robert Leach of Overland Park, Kansas, and David Leach of Grandview; one daughter, Diana Leach of Kansas City, Kansas; six grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery, with arrangements under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Thoss, Shannon Goldia Goldia Shannon Thoss, age 97, of Versailles, passed away Thursday morning, September 2, 2004 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born October 17, 1906 at Akinsville, Missouri, the daughter of Porter and Mary Emily Peoples Akin. She was united in marriage on May 27, 1927 with Charles William Thoss, who preceded her in death on October 22, 1970. Mrs. Thoss was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Versailles. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Stoyanoff of Stuart, Florida; one grandson, James Stoyanoff of New Orleans, Louisiana; one great-grandchild, Svenya Stoyanoff, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 4, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Suddarth, Chester Chester E. Suddarth, age 83, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday morning, September 1, 2004 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born March 2, 1921 in Olathe, Kansas, the son of George and Lilly Williams Suddarth. He was united in marriage on September 1, 1946 to Lilly Mae Keller in Olathe Kansas. Chester was a retired painter, packer and crater for the Civil Service, member of the Versailles United Methodist Church, Versailles Masonic Lodge # 320 A.F. & A.M., and a U.S. Army and Air Force Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Chester Suddarth served as a combat engineer with the 45th Thunderbird division in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, Germany and Australia. He was awarded six major battle stars, the Bronze Arrowhead for D-Day landings in Sicily, Italy and Southern France, and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in Italy. He was discharged from the Army October 7, 1945. He is survived by his wife, Lilly Mae Suddarth of the home; one brother, Clarence Suddarth of Gardner, Kansas, Clifford Suddarth, of Kansas City, Missouri, Harold Suddarth of Olathe, Kansas and Bill Suddarth of Yates Center, Kansas; one sister, Dorothy M. Hamblin of Olathe, Kansas, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 4, 2004 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Teressa Clyde officiating. Military honors and interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. MARTHA L. BLANKS Martha L. Blanks, age 70, of Gravois Mills, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. She was born September 12, 1933, in Wheatland, Missouri, the daughter of Tom and Fannie Hollman Kain. She was united in marriage on May 25, 1952, with Norman Blanks who survives of the home. She was employed at Mid Way Laundry in Eldon. Martha is survived by four sons, Butch Blanks of Panama City, Florida, Billy Blanks, J.T. Blanks, and Roy Lee Blanks all of Gravois Mills; four daughters, Loretta Armstrong of Versailles, Luchier Crawford of Gravois Mills, Mary Fay Dial of Eldon, and Raylene Boles of Stover; one brother, David Kain of Warsaw; one sister, Ruby Box of Wheatland; twenty-five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, August 28, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with the Reverend Dinzel Webb officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Freedom Cemetery near Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. JERRY L. JONES Master Sergeant Jerry L. Jones, age 83, of Sunrise Beach, formerly of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2004, at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie. He was born August 14, 1921, in Longview, Texas. He was united in marriage on May 13, 1998, in Sunrise Beach, with Dorothy Meyers, who survives of the home. Master Sergeant Jones was a U.S. Air Force veteran of WWII, and was a member of the Elks Lodge #125, VFW, and the American Legion in Sedalia. Jerry was a very special person and will be sadly missed by those who knew him. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a special niece, Theresa Buchholtz and her husband Dean of Independence, MO; and several other nieces and nephews relatives and friends. There are no memorial services planned at this time. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. WILLIE E. “Everett” DAVIS Willie E. “Everett” Davis, age 81, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday evening, August 24, 2004 at his home. He was born November 4, 1922 at Brumley, Missouri, the son of Willie C. and Lela C. Miller Davis. He was united in marriage on September 27, 1948 in Eldon with Hazel Fields, who preceded him in death on August 12, 1982. Everett was a disabled U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Darlene Thomsen of Kansas City; two sisters, Emma Smith of Sedalia, and Geraldine Kaiser of Brumley; four granddaughters, three great-granddaughters, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one brother, John Shirber Davis, and one sister, Ruby Walker. Graveside services will full military honors will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, at the Versailles Cemetery, with Rev. Danny Owsley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. VIRGINIA L. “VIRGIE” RYNBRAND Virginia L. “Virgie” Rynbrand, of Inverness, FL, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died peacefully in her sleep on August 22, 2004, at New Horizon Senior Citizens Home in Inverness, Florida. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on January 10, 1917, and graduated from Central High School. After graduation, Virgie managed the Gibson Family Restaurants, and later she served as private secretary to Tom Johnson Insurance agency and retired from that company. In 1945, Virgie was married to Robert Rynbrand and they made their home in Kansas City, MO until 1978 when she and Bob moved to the Lake of the Ozarks until his death in 1980. Since 1981, Virgie has made her home in Inverness, FL. Virgie was preceded in death by her father and mother; two sisters, Viola Gibson and Vivian Juvinal, and two brothers, George Goodrick and Rev. Francis Goodrick. She is survived by one brother; Robert Goodrick and wife Alene of Columbia, MO, one sister-in-law, Frances Roberts of Plano, TX, and nephews, Allen Goodrick of Plano, TX, David Goodrick of Palm Beach, FL, Dan Gibson of Kansas City, MO, and nieces Louise King of Texas and Patricia Amerine of Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at Hooper Funeral Home in Inverness, FL. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside service and interment will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, August 27, 2004, in the Versailles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association since Alzheimer’s disease caused the death of three of Virgie’s siblings. Virgie will be greatly missed by many great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and many good friends over the years. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hooper Funeral Home in Inverness, FL and Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. PAUL SAMUEL & MELVA FLORENCE GERBER Paul Samuel Gerber, age 74, and his wife, Melva Florence Gerber, age 72, of Versailles, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 12, 2004 near Barnett from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Paul was born November 14, 1929 near Versailles, the son of Ira L. and Bertha Moser Gerber. Melva was born December 15, 1931 at Versailles, the daughter of Clyde and Leona Bass. They were married on February 17, 1950 in Harrisonville, Arkansas. Paul and Melva owned and operated Versailles Commercial Printing for many years, and were active members of Bethel Mennonite Church near Versailles. They are survived by four children, Kay Gerber of Windsor, Marlene Baker and husband Wayne, Ken Gerber and wife Dora, and Debbie McCollom and husband David, all of Versailles; grandchildren, Dana Brandon Boatman, Mandy McCollom, Misty, Shawn and Jennifer Gerber, Wendy Rush and Shawn Rush, Christy and Garry Hufton; great-grandchildren Aidan Gerber, Colton, Kaitlyn and Allie Hufton; Paul’s sister, Louise Henderson of Versailles, many other relatives and friends. In addition to their parents they were preceded in death by Paul’s sisters, Ruth Gerlt and Clarice Lehman, and Melva’s sister Helen Bass. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. DONALD LEE OYLER JR. Donald Lee Oyler Jr., age 80, of Versailles, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, August 11, 2004 at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born January 20, 1924 at St. Joseph, MO, the son of Donald L. and Daisy Jefferies Oyler. He married Pauline Rouse on May 30, 1948 in Darlington, MO. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and one sister. Don retired from the American Water Works in St. Joseph, MO in 1981. While in St. Joseph, he was director of the Little League Baseball Association for the city. He also was a member of the Planning and Zoning Committee for the City of St. Joseph. In 1982, after moving to the area, he went to work for the City of Versailles as their public works director. He also served as city councilman for the City of Versailles, was a member of the Planning and Zoning for Versailles, and as construction foreman for the Hometown Beautification Project which placed new sidewalks and lighting in Versailles. He and his wife were active in the Versailles Booster Club and ran the concession stand for four years at the Middle School. He was a member of the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Oyler of the home; children David and Jennifer Oyler of Golden, CO; Evva Lisenbee of Versailles; Carl and Joyce Oyler of St. Joseph, MO; Cindi and Gary Conway of Kimberling City, MO; Bill Oyler of St. Louis, MO; Paula and Bobby Calton of Lockhart, TX; Daniel and Halie Oyler of Temple, TX; and Karen Hargrove of Shawnee, KS, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Ellen Hoff and Rev. Robert Ross officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to Gravois Mills United Methodist Church or Versailles Hometown Beautification Committee. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. LAURA RAE SOPPE Laura Rae Soppe, age 47, of Versailles, passed away Friday evening, August 6, 2004 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident earlier in the evening near California. She was born June 22, 1957 in Allendale, North Dakota, the daughter of Lloyd and Dorothy Farell Hakanson. She was united in marriage on February 12, 1977 with Steven J. Soppe, who survives of the home. Laura was a certified nurses aide for 27 years, member of the Gravois Mills United Methodist Church, coached soccer and was a Girl Scout leader. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Steven D. Soppe of Versailles; two daughters, Barbara A. Crall of Eldon, and Tracy M. Edgar of Barnett; two brothers, Oscar “Bud” Hakanson and Alfred Hakanson, of Dubuque, Iowa; five sisters, Tammie Giunta, Sherrie Moriarity, and Harmony A. Mitchley-Deich, of Dubuque, Iowa, Terrie Smith of Mount Carroll, Illinois, and Melodie Cushman of Platteville, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Beverlin and Shellie Hakanson. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 12, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Ellen Hoff officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. ZIM ROBERTS JR. Zim Roberts Jr., age 70, of Versailles, passed away Monday, August 9, 2004 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born December 18, 1933 at Rocheport, Missouri, the son of Zim Sr. and Ruby Jewell Bryant Roberts. He was united in marriage on July 28, 1951 with Edith Perkins. Zim worked for Union Electric for 27 years prior to his retirement as foreman on June 1, 1989. He was a member of the I.B.E.W. and served in the National Guard Reserves. Survivors include his wife, Edith Roberts of the home; one son, Stanley Thomas Roberts of Versailles; two daughters, Carolyn Sue Cleaves and Cathrine Jane Owens of Versailles; four brothers, Lester Wilhite of Columbia, James Henry Roberts of Mexico, Billy Joe Roberts of Iowa, and Arthur Roberts of Nebraska; four sisters, Dorothy Walker and Carol Lee Baker of Columbia, Donna Sue Woods of Mexico, and Ruth Ann Dalton of Laddonia; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Kenneth Wayne Roberts, two granddaughters, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Jim Kruse and Dan Duckworth officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Don Edgar, Josh Ecton, Kevin Marshall, Barry Grider, Butch Barton and Lonnie Silkwood. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association or for Eye Research. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. ALBERT E. PLACKE Albert E. Placke, age 94, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday morning, July 25, 2004 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born May 11, 1910 at St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Henry C. and Catherine Moeller Placke. Mr. Placke worked at the General Motors Fairfax Plant for 27 years, and was a member of the U.A.W. Local 31. He is survived by two sons, Albert R. Placke of Sunrise Beach, and Edward H. Placke of Bonner Springs, KS; one daughter, Patricia D. Dawson of Gravois Mills; 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wives, Pearl Placke, Florence Placke, and Margaret Placke; one stepson Paul Andrew Bensen, and a stepdaughter Lois Kaminski. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. EVELYN W. PETRY Evelyn W. Petry, age 86, of Edina, Mo, formerly of Laurie, passed away Sunday morning, February 29, 2004 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. She was born March 7, 1917 at Coleraine, Minnesota, the daughter of Benjamin and Katherine Whitehouse Grice. She was united in marriage on November 10, 1940 with Oscar Henry Petry Jr., who preceded her in death on June 4, 1997. Mrs. Petry was a homemaker and member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Henry Petry and wife Betsy, of Kirksville, and Dr. Thomas Petry and wife Susan, of Rolla; five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie. Entombment will be in the Garber Memorial Estates Columbarium in Laurie. The family suggests memorial contributions to Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. ANNA LOUISE SNYDER-NICKELS Anna Louise Snyder-Nickels, age 64, of Rolla, formerly of Versailles, passed away after a long illness Sunday evening, August 8, 2004 at Heritage Park Care Center in Rolla. She was born October 24, 1939 at High Point, Missouri, the daughter of Lynn C. and Norma A. Osborne Snyder. Anna lived in Versailles most of her life and attended Hopewell Union Church, West Union Baptist Church and later the First Christian Church. She was involved in several community activities including the Royal Theater and served on the Apple Festival Committee. She had worked in the dietician department at Good Shepherd Care Center and was a member of Upsilon Nu for many years. She is survived by two sons, Harry Nickels and wife Cindy, of Princeton, Illinois, and children Matthew and Shaylee; Dan Nickels of Versailles, and children Jeremy, Lindsay, Stephan and Dani; one daughter Lea Ann Rush and husband Rick, of Rolla, and children Gavin and Ryan; a sister-in-law, Patricia Snyder of Sunrise Beach, and her family Shari and Mark Grotheer and Ethan and Collin, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond “Butch” Snyder, and one niece, Lori Ann Snyder. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Pastor Danny Owsley officiating. Shari Grotheer sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace” accompanied at the organ by Virginia Schad, and vocal recordings of “Word of God Speak” and “I Can Only Imagine” by Mercyme were played. Interment was in the High Point Cemetery. Casketbearers were Harry, Dan, Matt and Jeremy Nickels, Rick Rush and Lance Newkirk. Mark Grotheer served as an honorary casketbearer. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. LAPP, LUCILLE FLOSSIE Flossie Lucille Lapp, age 85, of Barnett, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2004 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born October 9, 1918 at Barnett, Missouri, the daughter of Ab and Gertie McDow Cochran. She was united in marriage on September 9, 1939 in Springfield, MO, with Gustavo (Gus) Lapp, who preceded her in death on November 30, 1989. Mrs. Lapp enjoyed gardening and antiques. She is survived by one son, John Lapp and wife Brenda, of Barnett; and one grandson, Christopher Lapp. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, Wray Cochran. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 17, at Greenmore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Barnett. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Six, Mildred Mildred E. Six, age 89, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2004 at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. She was born July 8, 1915 at Gravois Mills, Missouri, the daughter of William S. and Lottie Cecil Webster Washburn. She was united in marriage on June 16, 1935 in Fulton, with Ralph Emerson Six, who preceded her in death on October 29, 1968. Mrs. Six was a homemaker, had worked for Woolsey & Yarger Law Firm in Versailles, and was a longtime member of Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Versailles. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Alexander of Kansas City, Kansas, and Barbara Marriott of Versailles; one sister, Shirley Bauer of Versailles; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Washburn, Dr. J. Loren Washburn and Dr. William Otho Washburn. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 12, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Versailles, with Pastor Diane Miller officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Napier, Sue Mary Mary Sue Napier, age 72, of Gravois Mills, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2004 at her home. She was born June 19, 1932 the daughter of Leonard and Ann Maloney. She was united in marriage on June 13, 1953 to Charles H. Price Jr. who preceded her in death on January 9, 1976 on November 24, 1979 she was united in marriage to William P. Napier who preceded her in death on November 4, 1998. Mary was a member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie. She is survived by one son Charles “Skip” Price of Lebanon, Connecticut; one daughter, Kathy Heman of Green Ridge, Missouri; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husbands she was preceded in death by one son, Mike Price. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. BOYER, MARIE RUBY Ruby Marie Boyer, age 75, of Kansas City, formerly of Versailles, passed away Saturday morning, September 4, 2004 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. She was born January 31, 1929 at Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Hattie Ellen Hummingbird Watterson. She was united in marriage on January 10, 1946 with Clyde Boyer, who preceded her in death on July 22, 1992. Mrs. Boyer was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Sheila Doolin of Kansas City; three grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Kaneer, Sue Carolyn Carolyn Sue (Huffman) Kaneer, age 59, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 3, 2004 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. She was born October 29, 1944 at Versailles, daughter of the late Floyd and Cloetta Shewmaker Huffman. She was united in marriage with Carl Kaneer. She graduated from Versailles High School in 1962, and was an office manager for International Auto Sports. Survivors include one daughter, Dawn Kerr and husband Robert, of Kansas City, KS; one brother, Larry Huffman and wife Hazel, of Versailles; one sister, Lana Campbell and husband Bob, of Versailles; two grandchildren, Ryan and Justin; one great-granddaughter, Rylee, three nieces, one nephew, many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Inurnment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. RICHARD, FRANKLIN MADOLE Richard Franklin Madole, age 94, of Barnett, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2004, at St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born August 16, 1909, near Barnett, the son of Hiram M. and Arminda K. Nichols Madole. He graduated from Versailles High School in 1925, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of Missouri in 1929. Richard worked for two years as a Chemist for the Bakelite Corporation in New Jersey. He then returned to the Barnett community and farmed most of his life. He enjoyed science, music, history, and politics. Richard was a Democrat. He is survived by three nieces, Carol Moore and husband Woodson of Kansas City, MO, Ann Shaw and husband Tony of Barnett, and Kathleen Jobe and husband Charles of Russellville, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at Big Rock Cemetery near Barnett with Reverend Woodson Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Morgan County Historical Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. ROBERT L. (Red) ALUMBAUGH Robert L. (Red) Alumbaugh, age 70, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday evening, August 13, 2004 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born September 4, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Oscar and Amelia Hapney Alumbaugh. He was united in marriage on August 17, 1967 with Reva Dean James, who survives of the home. Red was a retired self-employed construction worker, served 13 years in the U.S. Army and was a member of the V.F.W. In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Diana Chambers of the home; three sons, Forrest Alumbaugh of Eldon, Chuck Alumbaugh of Gravois Mills, and Brian Alumbaugh of Tipton; one brother, Roy Alumbaugh of Bloomington, Illinois; one sister, Beulah Whiles of San Bernardino, California; seven grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Theresa Clyde. Military honors and interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Farr, Muretta Muretta M. Farr, age 57, of Versailles, passed away Friday afternoon, October 1, 2004 near Sedalia from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born April 21, 1947 at Versailles, Missouri, daughter of the late Frank Mitchell and Juanita Melba Ferguson Marvin. Mrs. Farr was a homemaker and member of Family Worship Center in Versailles. She is survived by four sons, Donald Snow of Versailles, Curtis Farr Jr., of Gravois Mills, Timothy Farr of Rocky Mount, and Frank Farr of Stover; one brother, Charles Cleveland of Colorado; four sisters, Karen Todd of Versailles, Sherry Luttrell of North Carolina, Lorraine Krivohlavek of Kansas, and Nadine Brower of Nevada, MO; eight grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Pastor Danny Owsley officiating. Vocal recordings of “Tears In Heaven” and “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” were played. Interment will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett. Casketbearers will be Curtis Farr Jr., Lance Newkirk, Shawn Smith, Kevin Burnett, Mike Rose and Wayne Pankow. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Muretta M. Farr Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Calton, Andrew Andrew P. Calton, age 81, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2004 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born February 19, 1923 in Camden County, Missouri, the son of Thomas Cleveland and Bertha Mae McCasland Calton. He was united in marriage on August 11, 1945 in Versailles with Betty Sidebottom, who survives of the home. Mr. Calton was a retired engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad and member of the Burlington Northern Credit Union. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and attended the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles. Survivors include his wife, Betty Calton of the home; two daughters, Andrea Joyce Pankey and husband Mike, of North Kansas City, MO, and Diana Lynn Rinard of Olathe, KS; one brother, Grover Calton of Fortuna; one sister, Maxine DeRossett of Independence; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 7, at the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles, with Rev. Gary Petty and Rev. Leslie Howard officiating. Military honors and interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Michael Sidebottom, Randy Sidebottom, Jeffrey Pankey, Robert Pankey, Steven Calton and Stanley Sidebottom. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Andrew P. Calton Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Alexander, Lloyd Jr. Lloyd M. Alexander Jr., age 83, of Versailles, passed away September 29, 2004, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born December 28, 1920, in Wooster, Ohio, the son of Lloyd Sr. and Wortha Mohr Alexander. He was united in marriage on February 24, 1946, in Orrville, Ohio, to Betty Jane Stocksdale, who preceded him in death on September 14, 2003. Lloyd was a farmer, a member of the Glensted United Methodist Church, the Ebenezer Lodge #33 F. & A.M. in Wooster, Ohio, O.E.S. Chapter 410 in Versailles for 25 years, and Valley College Grange for 68 years. He is survived by four daughters, Louise Marie Dudgeon of Fredericktown, Ohio, Linda Kay Prochazka of West Salem, Ohio, LuAnn McCullough of Shreve, Ohio, and Lisa Joan Bias of Versailles; nine grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral and Masonic Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 3, 2004, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 3, 2004, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. McCaslin, William William Cedric McCaslin, age 97, of Gravois Mills, passed away Tuesday morning, September 28, 2004 at his home. He was born August 21, 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Lewis Walker and Rachael Ann Stevenson McCaslin. He was united in marriage in 1933 to Audrey Agnes Grey who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Emily Gibbs of 27 years. Mr. McCaslin started work for Douglas Products and Packaging in 1949 and began to purchase the business in 1958 and prior to his death played an active roll in the business with his son Jerry McCaslin. He was a 50 year member of the Kansas City Club, 50 year member of the Ararat Shrine Temple, member of the Royal Order of Jesters CT #54, past president of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and a member of the Liberty Christian Church. Survivors include William’s wife Emily McCaslin of the home; son Jerry McCaslin and wife Patricia of Liberty, Missouri; two step-sons, Roger Wilson and wife Pat of Columbia, Missouri, Andy Wilson of Columbia, Missouri; two grandchildren Jill Samuelson of Liberty, Missouri and Marc McCaslin of Liberty, Missouri; three great grandchildren, three-step grandchildren, and one nephew, Jim Sigg, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by on e sister Muirel Randall. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 30, 2004 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with father Fred Barnett officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. A second service will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday October 4, 2004 at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty, Missouri with Reverend Loyd Gentry officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel. Burial will be in the Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty, Missouri. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Ararat Temple Wings of Mercy 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64129. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Prody, LaVonne LaVonne E. Prody, age 78, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Friday evening, September 24, 2004 at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, Missouri. She was born February 10, 1926 in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the daughter of Earl and Cecil Lateer Balker. Mrs. Prody worked at Ozark Bar-Be-Que near Sunrise Beach for 27 years. She was a member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by two sons, Dennis Prody of Helena, Montana, and David Prody of Osage Beach; two daughters, Mary Gassen of Jefferson City, and Cheri Menke of Hazelwood; one sister, Gail Roberts of Farmington, New Mexico; fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death her parents and one grandson, Dennis Michael Prody. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, with Rev. Father Fred J. Barnett officiating. Interment will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery with grandsons serving as casketbearers. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until the Rosary at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carmelite Monastery in Jefferson City. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. LAFOY, GALE LEAH Leah Gale LaFoy, age 91, of Versailles, passed away Sunday morning, September 12, 2004 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born January 5, 1913 in Oatville, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Meryl Hanes Johnson. She was united in marriage on September 4, 1931 with Robert LaFoy, who preceded her in death on November 21, 1992. Mrs. LaFoy worked for Jenkins Food Market in Wichita, Kansas, and later the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She is survived by one son, Jon LaFoy of Gravois Mills; two daughters, Beverly Coburn of Pittsboro, N.C., and Nancy Sink of Versailles; one brother, Bill Johnson of Wichita, KS; two sisters, Dorothy Pierce of Wichita, KS, and Pat Parmale of Clearwater, KS; 28 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, Robert Joe LaFoy. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 16, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Danny Owsley officiating. The vocal selection of “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder” will be sung. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Versailles. Casketbearers will be Shawn, Jo Mac, and Johnathan LaFoy, Robert, Jay and Jim Silvey. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Eugene, Donald "Doc" Tryon Donald Eugene (Doc) Tryon, age 73, of Versailles, passed away Thursday morning, September 9, 2004 at his home. He was born October 22, 1930 at Proctor, Missouri, the son of William R. and Ithna Belle Hayes Tryon. Doc was a retired truck driver and U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by three daughters, Debra Kay Tryon of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Lori Maxwell of Cowlington, OK, and Angel Weaver of Warrensburg; one brother, Robert W. Tryon of Spiro, OK; one sister, Loretta Stevens of Lincoln; six grandchildren, Eric and Amanda Norton, Charles and Heath Owens, Patrick and Starla Weaver, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Donna Tryon and Shelia Norton. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 13, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Pastor Ron Hess officiating. Vocal recordings of “Old Rugged Cross” and “In The Garden” were played. Military honors and interment were in the Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Bigley, Haley September 22, 2003 Haley Nadine Alta Bigley, age 6, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Monday evening, September 22, 2003 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City from injuries sustained in an automobile accident earlier that evening. She was born April 1, 1997 in Osage Beach, Missouri, daughter of Amy Amanda Bigley, who preceded her in death. Haley was a student at Hurricane Deck Elementary School. She is survived by one brother, Zane Cornell of Sunrise Beach; grandparents Beverly Green of Sunrise Beach, and Warner W. Bigley of Kansas City, MO; great-grandparents, Robert L. and Carolyn Angell of Gravois Mills, Rutherford & JoAnn Mills of Camdenton, and Thelma Bigley of Kansas City, MO; two uncles, Robby and Bobby Bigley of Sunrise Beach; one aunt, Deidra Bigley of Blue Springs; great-uncles Rocky, Bill and Bob Mills, and Charlie Boyert of Sunrise Beach; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Warner W. Bigley Sr., and Warren W. Boyert. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Haley Bigley Memorial Fund % Community Bank in Sunrise Beach. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Alexander, Betty Jane September 14, 2003 Betty Jane Alexander, age 83, of Versailles, passed away Sunday morning, September 14, 2003 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born April 12, 1920 in Orrville, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Gail Harriet Steiner Stocksdale. She was united in marriage on February 24, 1946 in Orrville, Ohio with Lloyd Alexander Jr., who survives of the home. She graduated from Canton Business College and was a bookkeeper for Shearer Farm Equipment for 19 years in Ohio, and later worked at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was a member of Glensted United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #410 in Versailles. In addition to her husband she is survived by four daughters, Louise Marie Dudgeon of Fredericktown, Ohio, Linda Kay Prochazka of West Salem, Ohio, Lou Ann McCullough of Shreve, Ohio, and Lisa Joan Bias of Versailles; one brother, Irvin Stocksdale of Wooster, Ohio; nine grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Eastern Star Services were held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Bob Nichols officiating. Robert D. Ross sang “Nearer My God To Thee” and “Amazing Grace” accompanied at the organ by Virginia Ross. Interment was in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers were Gene Klein Sr., John Gerlt, Bill Brewer, Nathan Shelton, Mark Fields, and Tony Perryman, with David Turner serving as an honorary casketbearer. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Akin, Peggy Peggy L. Akin, age 71, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday evening, October 5, 2004, at her home. She was born November 15, 1932, in Norborne, Missouri, the daughter of T.H. and Carrie Mabel Kite Schultz. She was united in marriage with William F. Haley who preceded her in death on April 1, 1979. On January 14, 1984, in Versailles, she married Norman Akin who survives of the home. Peggy was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Versailles, W.I.N. Investment Club in Versailles, and O.E.S. Versailles Chapter 410. She enjoyed photography, spending winters in Biloxi, Mississippi with Norman and their friends, and spending time with her very special grandson, Dawson. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son; Mark Haley and wife Michelle of St. Louis, two step-sons; Larry Akin and wife Sue of Versailles, and Kenny Akin and wife Shiela of Diamond, MO, one step-daughter, Vicki Akin of North Kansas City, MO; one grandson, Dawson Haley of St. Louis, five step-grandchildren; Suzanne Akin of Versailles, Landon Akin of Columbia, Ryan Akin and Jason Akin of Rockford, IL and Cody Akin of Diamond, MO, and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and her first husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ola F. Byard. Funeral services will be at 5:00 P.M. Friday, October 8, 2004, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with the Reverend Jim Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Vernitte, Jeanette Memorial Service will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 9, 2004 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie Smith, Harold "Bob" Robert Robert “Bob” Harold Smith, age 68, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born July 26, 1936 at Nauvoo, Illinois, the son of the late Sherman and Garnett Sanders Smith. He was united in marriage on October 5, 1962 to Jean Happs in Keokuk, Iowa. Bob was a retired farmer, U.S. Army Veteran, avid hunter, fisher, and loved life in general. He is survived by his wife Jean Smith of the home; one son Roy Joseph Smith of Denmark, Iowa; two daughters, Melissa Ann Shaw of New London, Iowa, and Susie Belle Twyman of Versailles, one sister Ruth Bolte of Burlington, Iowa; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Memorial Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 9, 2004 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Jones, Dollie Dollie Mae Elsie Jones, age 66, of Versailles, passed away Monday morning, October 4, 2004 at her home. She was born November 2, 1937 at Lohman, Missouri, the daughter of John and Barbara Fisher Rohrbach. She was united in marriage on November 16, 1958 with Virgil Jones. Mrs. Jones worked at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles from 1978 until 1990. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles. Survivors include her husband, Virgil Jones of the home; one daughter, Naomi Shelton and her husband Ron, of Versailles; three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, at the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles, with Rev. Gary Petty and Rev. Roy Bennett officiating. Interment will be in the Allee Cemetery near Clarksburg. Casketbearers will be Ron Shelton, Jerry McClain, Richard McClain, Doyle Keyes, Lloyd Shickles and Bob Shickles. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Dollie Mae Jones Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Jantz, Allen Reuben Reuben Allen Jantz, age 90, of Montezuma, Kansas and former Stover resident, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2004 at Bethel Home Inc. in Montezuma, Kansas, where he had been a resident since February of 2001. He was born March 24, 1919 at Montezuma, Kansas, the son of Henry T. and Lena (Jantz) Jantz. He married Barbara Jane Lea on October 8, 1935 at Sublette, Kansas. He lived in Livingston, California for fifty years, then they moved to Ulysses, Kansas and lived there six years, then moved to Stover, Missouri and later to Montezuma, Kansas. He was a member of the Church of God In Christ Mennonite. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Jantz, Montezuma, KS, ; three sons, Paul Jantz, Ulysses, KS, Jerry Jantz and wife Judith, Atwater, CA., and Donald Jantz and wife Sheila, Ballico, CA.; two daughters, Kathryn Buller and husband Don, Columbia, MO, Charlotte Koehn and husband Leonard, Florence, MO.; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 son Victor Jantz, daughter-in-law Sharon Sanders Jantz, 4 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 8, at Oakridge Mennonite Church near Florence. Interment will be in the Oakridge Mennonite Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the Church. A memorial has been established for the Bethel Home, Inc. in Montezuma, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Silvey, Leland September 15, 2003 Leland O. Silvey, age 91, of Versailles, passed away Monday morning, September 15, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born August 18, 1912 in Camden County, Missouri, the daughter of Edward and Laura Braden Christian. She was united in marriage on August 29, 1931 with Marion A. Silvey who preceded her in death on April 3, 1976. Mrs. Silvey was a housewife and homemaker and member of Calvary Baptist Church near Versailles. She is survived by two sons, Edward Silvey of Jefferson City, and Ray Silvey of Parkville; one daughter, Gladys Silvey of Versailles; 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, James A. Silvey on August 3, 2003, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and 1 grandchild. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. William Johnson officiating. Beth Conway will sing “Because He Lives” and “Lord I’m Coming Home” accompanied at the organ by Debbie Hayworth. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Richard Conway, Dan Roye, David Silvey, Ed Silvey, Timothy Brown, Blake Hayworth and Ray Silvey. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Smith, Deanna August 30, 2003 Deanna Lea Smith, age 60, of Versailles, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2003 near Gravois Mills. She was born December 29, 1942 in Duncan, Oklahoma, the daughter of Alexander and Loeta Williams May. She was united in marriage to Scott Smith in 1987. Mrs. Smith worked at Millstone Lodge Boutique near Laurie. She is survived her husband Scott Smith of the home; one daughter, Kimberlee Olesen of Gravois Mills; one son, Mark Sherard of Seattle, Washington; her father and mother, Alexander and Loeta May of Versailles; one brother Larry May of Spring Branch, Texas and two grandchildren, Corey and Taylor, many other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. In Lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 7730 Carondelet Suite 135 St. Louis, Missouri 63105. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Stauffer, Virgil October 4, 2003 Virgil Dene Stauffer, age 5 months, of Versailles, passed away Saturday morning, October 4, 2003 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born April 16, 2003 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Reuben and Elizabeth L. Weaver Stauffer. He is survived by his parents, Reuben and Elizabeth Stauffer of the home; one brother, Christopher Stauffer of the home; paternal grandparents Alvin and Lizzie Stauffer, of New Holland, PA; maternal grandparents Noah and Edna Weaver, of Versailles, MO; paternal great-grandparents, Anna Stauffer of New Holland, PA, and Martin Zeiset of Narvon, PA; maternal great-grandparents Elizabeth Weaver of Fleetwood, PA, and Lydia Leid of Kutztown, PA; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, at Versailles Mennonite Church near Versailles, with Bishop Ray Weaver, Pastor Leroy Martin and Pastor Joel Martin officiating. Interment was in the Springhill Mennonite Cemetery near Latham. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Thompson, "Barbie" Barbara November 9, 2003 Barbara “Barbie” Thomason, age 51, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday morning, November 9, 2003 at her home. She was born September 20, 1952 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy and Geneva Belt Dean. She was married in January of 1971 with Jerry Ray Thomason who preceded her in death in August of 1979. Barbie was a nurses aide. She is survived by her mother, Geneva Bauermeister of Gravois Mills; three sisters, Rachel White of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Carolyn Runager of Weatherford, Texas, and Saundra Harrison of Tulsa, Oklahoma, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband, and two half brothers, Claude Wayne Bark and George Edward Stewart. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Brother Tim Hurtle officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Trasher, Loretta November 4, 2003 Loretta Pearl Trasher, age 92, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Gravois Mills, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park. She was born March 30, 1911 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Oscar Allen and Loretta LaFountain Felch. She was united in marriage on August 20, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, with John Leonard Trasher who preceded her in death on June 4, 1983. Mrs. Trasher was a cook at Millstone Lodge and Rock Harbor restaurants. She was a member of Kent Memorial Lutheran Church in Sunrise Beach, the Gravois Mills Business & Professional Women’s Club and enjoyed bowling. She is survived by one son, Joseph A. Trasher, and wife Paula of Overland Park, Kansas; one sister, Alberta Evans of Nevada, MO; two grandsons, Joe Paul Trasher and John Rea Trasher, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Weber, Frances August 28, 2003 Frances Eileen Weber, age 81, of Sedalia, formerly of Stover, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2003 at Sylvia C. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born June 13, 1922 in Easton, Missouri, the daughter of Peter Frederick and Mary Catherine Sullivan Karl. On July 6, 1946 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Jacob Weber in Chicago, Illinois, who preceded her in death on September 6, 1996. Mrs. Weber was raised and educated in Easton, Missouri where she graduated from high school. She moved to Chicago with her sister where she worked for SW Bell Telephone Company. In 1968, she and her husband moved to Stover, Missouri where they raised cattle. She was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles, Missouri for many years and was a member of the Women’s Alter Guild. She moved to Sedalia in 1996 and became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading and crocheting. She is survived by five daughters, Mary Ann Reyburn, of Sedalia, Missouri, Dolores E. Marriott, of Gravois Mills, Valerie J Bloess of Sedalia, Missouri, Karen P Burr of Olathe, Kansas; Kathleen M. Metcalf, of Sunrise Beach; one sister, Margaret Gach of Carroll, Iowa; eleven grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Larry Weber; one granddaughter Nicole Weber; two sisters, Rose Miller and Agnes Vacco; and one brother, Thomas Karl. Mass was at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, August 30, 2003 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles, Missouri with Father Fred Barnett officiating. Burial was in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Laurie, Missouri. Casketbearer were David Baer, Traci Marriott, Chris Riley, Jennifer Reyburn, Kyle Riley, Melissa Reyburn, Dru Bloess, and Teresa Stiles. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Wenger, L. Roy October 24, 2003 L. Roy Wenger, age 77, of Versailles, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, October 24, 2003 at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO. He was born February 6, 1926 on the farm near Versailles, son of Jesse and Ella Lehman Wenger. Roy was united in marriage on September 19, 1948 to Glendola Alta Bentch in a double ceremony with his brother Paul and her sister, Lela at Mt. Zion Mennonite Church. Roy accepted Christ as Savior and was baptized at age 13 and was a member of Mt. Zion and Cornerstone Church of Versailles. He attended grade school at Prairie Valley and then Versailles High School. Roy went to CPS in lieu of military in 1944 to work on a dam in Hill City, South Dakota, and then to Pennsylvania to do dairy testing. Roy became a dairy farmer and in the late 50’s he began an International Implement business, Versailles Truck and Tractor. Roy enjoyed being a member of Gideon’s International. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father and grandfather. We will miss him greatly. Roy is survived by nine children. Seven daughters, Delores Miller and husband Marlin of Versailles, MO, Charlene Yoder and husband Cleo of Wolford, ND, Darlene Reimer and husband Leonard of Omaha, NE, Marilyn McKee and husband Michael of Omaha, NE, Janice Miller and husband Clifford of Versailles, MO, Judith Redcay and husband Elmer of Jefferson City, MO, Vivian Good and husband Jeff of Murphy, ID; two sons, Philip Wenger and wife Helen of Versailles, MO, and Frederick Wenger and wife Natasha of Jefferson City, MO; three brothers, Albert Wenger of Versailles, MO, Norman Wenger and wife Mary of Versailles, MO, and Paul Wenger and wife Lela of Hesston, KS; one sister, Bertha Swarr and husband Paul of Richmond, VA; 27 grandchildren, 1 step-grandson, and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Glendola in January 2003, two sisters, Barbara Wenger and Viola Ramer, an infant brother Emmanuel, also one infant daughter Grace, and one infant great-granddaughter, Lydia. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 27, at Cornerstone Church of Versailles, with Dale Bentch and Leonard Reimer officiating. Musicians will be Dan Wenger, Bob Wenger, Clifford Miller, Kerby Miller, and Jeremy Wenger. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kerby Miller, Brandon Redcay, Eric Stevens, Jake Good, Zachary Wenger, Micah Good, Aaron Wenger and Kelvin Wenger. Honorary pallbearers will be Galen Miller, Chet Yoder, Carlon Yoder, Nathan Redcay, Slava Puyat and Jeremy Wenger. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gideon’s International or Cornerstone Church of Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Moore, Sally Schell September 23, 2003 Sally S. Schell Moore, age 55, of Gravois Mills, peacefully left this world on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. She was born March 30, 1948 in Jefferson City the daughter of Clifford L and Mildred M. Burnett Schell. She was united in marriage on April 8, 1971 in Jefferson City to Preston L. Moore who survives at the home. She was a 1966 graduate of Jefferson City High School. After graduation she worked for the Division of Insurance for several years and then as a homemaker. Other survivors include a son, Preston L. Moore II of Jefferson City; one daughter, Lindsay K. Rush of Jefferson City; two sisters, Linda L. Slattery, of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Marilyn L. Schell of Jefferson City; one grandson, Cole Lucas Rush of Jefferson City and several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 27, 2003 at the KIDWELL-GARBER FUNERAL HOME in Laurie with Reverend Larry Ollison officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Memorials are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the KIDWELL-GARBER FUNERAL HOME of Laurie. Nikkel, Abraham James "Abe" October 26, 2003 Abraham James “Abe” Nikkel, 66, of Versailles, died Sunday, October 26, 2003 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born June 7, 1937 in Goessel, Kansas, the son of Jacob P. and Eva Marie E. Unrau Nikkel. He graduated from Goessel High School and attended Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas. On October 1, 1960 he married Kathryn Marie Hilty at Fortuna, Missouri, who survives of the home. Abe was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, Fortuna, where he was active in various aspects of the church and community life for the past 30 years. He worked as a builder, farmer, dairyman, and truck driver throughout his professional life. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Julie Goering and her husband, Russell, Hutchinson, Kansas; a son, James P. Nikkel of Newton, Kansas; two granddaughters, Anna and Maggie Goering; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Elmer Voth, Newton, Kansas, Doris and Menno Schmidt, Hutchinson, Kansas, Arzella and Mel Dirksen, Denver, Colorado; Orletta and John Goering, Gresham, Oregon, and Joyce and Ken Christopher, Olathe, Kansas; nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Alice Rebecca. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 30, at Bethel Mennonite Church, with Rev. Tom Voth officiating. Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Vincil Aeschbacher, Daniel Baumgartner, Ronald Baumgartner, Bill Byers, Rodney Yoder and Eric Guhr. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Bethel Mennonite Church Elevator Fund or the Palliative Care Fund, KU Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles, Missouri. Penn, Perry Sr. November 9, 2003 Perry R. Penn Sr. age 82, of Barnett, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 9, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born July 15, 1921 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was united in marriage to Valere Beaman. Mr. Penn owned Penn’s Floor Maintenance in Rolla. He is survived by his wife, Valere Penn of Versailles; five sons, Perry R. Penn Jr. of Jefferson City, MO, Frank R. Penn of Atlanta, GA, Howard L. Penn of Evansville, IN, Danny Joe Penn of Rolla, MO, and Terry M. Penn of Rolla, MO; one daughter, Rosemary Penn VanArkle of Hopewell, VA; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at Golden Beach Community Church Barnett, Missouri with Reverend Dub Scott-Inlow officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Perry R. Penn Sr. memorial fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Robert, Gary "Bob" Washburn September 20, 2003 Robert Gary “Bob” Washburn, age 48 of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday morning, September 20, 2003 in Versailles, Missouri. He was born July 27, 1955 in Laurie, Missouri, the son of Mary Anne Wittrock Henry and Ralph Washburn Jr. Bob owned and operated Washburn Real Estate for ten years and owned Washburn Bail Bonds in Versailles. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Pipes and daughter, Chelsea Pearl Washburn both of the home; mother, Mary Anne Wittrock Henry of Daytona Beach, Florida; one sister, Lisa Kelly of Daytona Beach, Florida; two brothers-in-law, Earl Wayne Pipes and family, David Pipes and family; four nephews, Scott and Joe Collins, Earl and Cody Pipes, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph W. Washburn Jr. and maternal grandparents, Herman and Mary Ellen Wittrock. Memorial services will be from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Schad, Nora Broox November 5, 2003 Nora Broox Schad, age 21, of Holts Summit, passed away Wednesday morning, November 5, 2003 in Jefferson City from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born January 20, 1982 in Columbia, Missouri, the daughter of Avery Kent and Rosella Lorine Knipp Schad. She graduated from Jefferson City High School in 2000 and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia for two years, and was a member of the MU Marching Band Color Guard both years. She was presently a student at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Jefferson City. Survivors include her parents, Avery Kent and Rosella Lorine Schad of the home; two sisters, Martha Rosa Schad of Troy, New York, and Brianne Elizabeth Schad of the home; one brother, Dane Avery Schad of Columbia; paternal grandmother, Virginia Schad of Barnett; maternal grandparents, Harold and Carmelita Knipp of Tipton; her God parents, Barbara Meyer and Vincent Knipp; several aunts, uncles, cousins, great aunts and uncles; great-great aunt Nora Embry of Tipton; great-great uncle Louis Wolf and wife Anna Wolf of Conyers, Georgia, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Johnnie Schad, a cousin Brian Schad, and a uncle Ronald Knipp. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Jefferson City, with Father Donald W. Lammers officiating. Burial will be in the Hopewell Cemetery near Barnett. Pallbearers will be Jeff Scheidt, Travis Schad, Derek Ranabargar, Kevin Rollins, Tim Evans, Jake Shellabarger, Eric Hollabaugh, and Joe Carr. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Slater-Millard Funeral Home in Holts Summit, where the Rosary will be prayed at 8:00 p.m. The family suggests memorials to St. Peters Grade School Renovation Fund in Jefferson City, or the Jefferson City Public Schools Foundation, Performing Arts Center in Jefferson City. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Sharp, Robert October 30, 2003 Robert Clayton Sharp, age 50, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Thursday morning, October 30, 2003 at his home. He was born August 24, 1953 in Harrison County, Missouri, the son of Kenneth Sharp and Beverly Jenkins. He was united in marriage on January 6, 1983 with Cheryl Moon, who survives of the home. Robert was a self-employed automobile salesman. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Dustin Sharp and his companion Sam, of Tucson, Arizona; his father, Kenneth Sharp of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his mother, Beverly Jenkins of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother, Craig Sharp and wife Jeanette of Loveland, Colorado; two sisters, Sherry Walters and husband Jim, of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Kelly Hooper of Bellefontaine, Ohio; two grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Bart Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Graveside services and interment will be Tuesday afternoon, November 4, in Park Grove Cemetery in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Robert Sharp Memorial Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Sidbottom, Coy September 28, 2003 Coy Robert Sidebottom, age 78, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2003 at his home. He was born July 24, 1925 at Gravois Mills, Missouri, the son of Willis and Mary J. McGinnis Sidebottom Mr. Sidebottom was a lifelong resident of Morgan County. He is survived by one sister, Wilda McCasland of Gravois Mills, and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Otis Sidebottom and Melvin Sidebottom of Kansas City, MO, and Milburn Sidebottom of Versailles; two sisters, Della Turpin and Dessie Inman of Versailles. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Dan Sinclair officiating. Vocal selections of “Amazing Grace” and “When Mama Sang” by George Jones were played. Interment was in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers were Ronnie Smith, Speed Branch Sr., Larry McCasland, Danny Hayes, Melvin Sidebottom and Speed Branch Jr. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Marshall, John Dean September 26, 2003 John Dean Marshall, age 59, of Versailles, passed away Friday afternoon, September 26, 2003 in California. He was born December 12, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bert E. and Versalean A. West Marshall. He was united in marriage on August 10, 1974 to Sheila Anne Green, who survives of the home. He worked at Cargill Inc. in California, and had worked at Williams Lumber in Versailles for over 30 years. He was an avid sports fan and especially the Kansas City Chiefs. In addition to his wife Sheila he is survived by three sons, Kenneth Wayne Marshall and wife Leah, of St. Peters, MO, Barry Lee Marshall of Versailles, and Christopher Heath Marshall of the home; three daughters, Dina Gail Berendzen and husband Pat, of Richmond, MO, Lori Gay Caldwell of Blue Springs, MO, and Crystal Dawn Marshall of the home; three brothers, Robert Marshall and wife Donna, of Versailles, Glenn Marshall and wife Kathern, of Gravois Mills, and Larry Marshall and wife Linda, of Versailles; two sisters, Joyce Gordan of Kansas City, MO, and Rita Pratt and husband Bill, of Warsaw; 8 grandchildren; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Joyce Green of Scottsdale, Arizona, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 29, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Jim Randall officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Versailles Booster Club. Mathis, Jessie Ray September 2, 2003 Jessie Ray Mathis, age 53, of Stover, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at his home. He was born January 20, 1950 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of LeRoy and Naomi Minney Mathis. He was united in marriage on April 1, 1977 with Ann Durham, who survives of the home. He was a service station manager for Highway Oil Company in Topeka, Kansas. In addition to his wife he is survived by four sons, Jessie Ray Mathis II, Rory Gene Mathis and Ronald Eugene Mathis, all of Leavenworth, KS, and Christopher Wayne Mathis of Stover; one daughter, Tina Renee Schultz of Stover; three brothers, Leroy Mathis, Dick Mathis and Lawrence Mathis, all of Leavenworth, KS; one sister, Judy Schmidt of Sunrise Beach, 11 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Ethel Jones and Irene Holmes. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Gideon’s International. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. McCarty, Vivian "Fern" September 17, 2003 Vivian “Fern” McCarty, age 84, of Versailles passed away Wednesday morning, September 17, 2003 at her home where she resided with her daughter, Debi and grandchildren, Tim and David. She was born September 20, 1918 in Ellis, Kansas, the daughter of Melvin and Zora Helms Kilgore. She was united in marriage on June 13, 1939 in Salina, Kansas to Edwin Lyman McCarty who preceded her in death on May 25, 1993. Fern was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Versailles. She is survived by two daughters, Debi Carpenter of Versailles, Sandra Ann Mischke and husband, Chuck of Worland, Wyoming; three sons, Edwin McCarty Jr. and wife, Vicky of Charleston, Indiana, Max Melvin McCarty and wife Dee of Norwalk, California, David Brian McCarty and wife, Tina of Rialto, California; one sister, Violet Pierce of Georgia; thirteen grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother Jiggs Kilgore. Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Bill Johnson officiating. Musical selections are “Face to Face” and “Amazing Grace” sang by Max and Dee McCarty. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Eddie McCarty, Max McCarty David McCarty, Chuck Mischke, Rick Davis, Kenny Carpenter, Tim Carpenter, and David Carpenter. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons Mission. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles McLennan, Mary October 7, 2003 Mary F. McLennan, age 84, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday evening, October 7, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born April 1, 1919 in Camden County, the daughter of Albert and Ada Green Francis. She was united in marriage on May 18, 1940 to James McLennan who preceded her in death on December 19, 1994. Mrs. McLennan was a homemaker, member of the Versailles Christian Church and the O.E.S. Chapter 410 of Versailles. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Moore and husband, Forrest of Grand Lake, Colorado; one sister, Ruth Crane of California, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jeff Moore and wife, Valarie and children Natacia, and Juan Carlos; Jamie Cripps and husband, Lou. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Bert, Dale and Carl Francis; and three sisters Dorothy Cantwell, Margaret Zaneis, and Josephine Shepp. Funeral services will be at 2:30 P.M. Friday, October 10, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Jim Kruse and Jim Randall officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The nephews will serve as casketbearers. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association Mid-Missouri Chapter 1121 Business Loop 70 East Columbia, Missouri 65201. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mefford, Allen Lee September 5, 2003 Allen Lee Mefford, age 53, of Versailles, passed away Friday, September 5, 2003 in a vehicle accident near Windsor, Missouri. He was born February 12, 1950 in Windsor, Missouri, the son of Lee and Lucille Parrack Mefford of Windsor. On June 20, 1975 he was united in marriage to Janice Mefford, who survives of the home. Mr. Mefford was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Versailles. He was a graduate of Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. Mr. Mefford was a co-owner of L.A. Products and was currently employed at Missouri Department of Corrections in Jefferson City. He had previously worked for Stride Rite Shoe Factory and International Shoe Factory. He is survived by five sons, Dennis Mefford of Versailles; Wesley Mefford of Fortuna, Jody Fergerson of Versailles, Paul Fergerson of Versailles, Robert Fergerson of Cole Camp and their wives; one brother Robert Mefford of Windsor; two sisters, Sharon Mefford and Patty Mefford of Windsor; nine grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at the United Pentecostal Church in Versailles with Reverend Gerald Hamlett officiating. Musical selections were sang by sister Mary Hamlett and brother Dan Sinclair. Interment was in the Inman Memorial Cemetery near Cole Camp, Missouri. Casketbearers were David Brown, Darrell Brown, Bob Brown, James Brown, Kenneth Brown, Jerry Palmer, David Mefford, Phillip Mefford, Tommy Mefford, Dwayne Siercks, and Linwood Carman. The family received friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday at the United Pentecostal Church in Versailles. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mitchell, Janice September 2, 2003 Janice Kelley Mitchell, age 65, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born August 19, 1938 in Richville, Minnesota, the daughter of Ray and Norma Zuehlesdorff Fredricks. She moved to Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 18 and worked for Kansas City Power & Light Company until she retired and moved to the lake where she loved to fish. She is survived by her husband, William Mitchell of Versailles; and two sisters, Lenora Kimber of Long Prairie, Minnesota, and Kay Benman, of Versailles. She was loved by her many friends and her family, and will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 5, at the Chapman Cemetery near Versailles, with Pastor Landon (Cap) Chapman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mooney, Francis September 12, 2003 Francis C. Mooney, age 88, of the Golden Beach Community, Barnett, passed away Friday, September 12, 2003 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born January 29, 1915 in Walnut, Kansas, the son of Cortez Lee and Bessie Alice Price Mooney. He was united in marriage on March 23, 1946 with Ruth A. Eakins, who survives of the home. Mr. Mooney was a fabrication foreman and retired from Charles Air Force Base, South Carolina. He was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of World War II and served on seven campaigns. He was a member of Golden Beach Community Church, 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, and member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Terry Mooney of Barnett, MO; one daughter, Alice M. Hudson of Savannah, GA; one sister, Dortha Bridgewater of Corpus Christi, TX; nine grandchildren and six great-granddaughters. Memorial Funeral and Masonic Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, at the Golden Beach Community Church near Barnett, with Rev. Dub Scott-Inlow and the Eldon Masonic Lodge officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Golden Beach Community Church or to the Lake Regional Hospital Cancer Fund. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Leffert, May Nichole November 5, 2003 May Nichole Leffert, daughter of Michael and Carin Dredge Leffert, of Versailles, was stillborn Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She is survived by her parents, Michael and Carin Leffert of the home; paternal grandparents, Kevin and Pat Green; maternal grandparents, Steve and Barbara Linville; great grandparents, Bill and Sandra Hill, Larry and Barb Linville, Richard and LaVaughn Dredge, Deanna Platt, and Oscar Leffert;; great-great-grandparents Marjorie Linville, Dorothy Dredge and Eudora Margaret Hill; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by great and great-great-grandparents Alta Marie Lininger, Stanley Milton Lininger, William Martin Hill, Jack Linville, Harlan Dredge, Everett Leroy Green, Eleanor Leffert, and Marshall and Francis Ford. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, in the West Lawn Addition of the Versailles Cemetery. Interment followed, with arrangements under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles Leffert, Eleanor May October 16, 2003 Eleanor May Leffert, age 72, of Versailles, passed away Thursday morning, October 16, 2003 at St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born October 24, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Michael Augustus and Matilda Marie Folger Rantz. She was united in marriage on June 17, 1953 with Oscar H. Leffert, who survives of the home. Mrs. Leffert was a homemaker, and had worked for Southwestern Bell and Montgomery Ward. She was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles, and was active in the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for several years. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Kenneth Leffert and wife Joyce, of Versailles, and William Leffert and wife Vickie, of Tipton; one daughter, Patricia Green and husband Kevin, of Versailles; one brother, Robert Rantz of Connecticut; ten grandchildren, one great-grandson, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles, with Father C.D. “Bo” Ryan officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Lehman, Hazel I. September 18, 2003 Hazel I. Lehman, age 89, of Cole Camp, Missouri passed away Thursday evening, September 18, 2003 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Cole Camp. She was born August 17, 1914 in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Anna Harper Madden. She was united in marriage on October 2, 1932 to Dana Lehman who preceded her in death on March 8, 1977. Mrs. Lehman and her husband farmed in Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. She is survived by two sons, Richard Lehman and wife, Kelly of Cole Camp, Missouri, Robert Lehman and wife, Barbara of Carl Junction, Missouri; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 21, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Philip Hilty officiating. Graveside services and Interment will be at 3:00 P.M. Monday, September 22, 2003 at the Reno Cemetery in Cumberland, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to Benton County Hospice. Arrangement are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Lesher, Charles "Bernie" September 6, 2003 Charles Bernard “Bernie” Lesher, age 67, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia. He was born February 15, 1936 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of John Joseph and Stella Marie Marcott Lesher. He graduated from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas. He was retired from General Motors and worked in Kansas City and St. Louis. After moving to the Lake of the Ozarks he was active in various local organizations and the Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his companion, Neelie Lyman of Versailles; one daughter, Heidi Magana of Lenexa, KS; one son, Timothy M. Lesher of Norton, KS; one brother, Paul Lesher of Kansas City, KS; three sisters, Bettye Jackson of Tulsa, OK, Mary Catherine Keller of Acworth, GA, and Marjorie Looney of Chickasha, OK; 4 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, and from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, at Maple Hill Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kansas. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Litwiller, Mary Anna October 5, 2003 Mary Anna Benner Litwiller was born on December 1, 1924 to Jonathan and Ellen Mae Temple Benner at Quakertown, Pennsylvania. She peacefully passed away on October 5, 2003 at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, Missouri, at the age of 78 years. She spent her childhood in Pennsylvania until she moved with her parents to Ithaca, Michigan in 1940 when she was 15 years old. Here she was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. To those vows she remained faithful. On December 15, 1946 mother was united in marriage to Laurence Litwiller, sharing life’s joys and sorrows for 51 years until our fathers passing. God blessed their home with 7 sons and 1 daughter. In September of 1974 our parents moved from Michigan to Versailles, Missouri. Our memories of Mother are of her modest ways and she was always polite and considerate of others. Mother was a caring person with a sweet disposition, whose faith and trust in God was an encouragement to us. She carried a concern for her family and at times we would find her in earnest prayer. Mother was ready to ask forgiveness when she failed. She loved to sing and especially enjoyed songs of Heaven. Those cherishing precious memories are seven sons: Terence & wife Wanda, Wilmore, Kansas; Rodney & wife Lois, Linden & wife Linette, and Mark & wife Rachel, all of Versailles, Missouri; Roger & wife Barb, and Dennis, Ithaca, Michigan; Martin & wife Arlene, Newbern, Alabama; one daughter, Kathleen & husband Doug Wesenberg, Ithaca, Michigan; twenty-three grandchildren; three brothers, John & wife Anita Benner, Manheim, Pennsylvania; David & wife Ruth Benner, St. Johns, Michigan; Dick & wife Sundy, Atmore, Alabama; two sisters, Esther & husband Isaiah Wilson, St. Johns, Michigan; and Sarah & husband Robert Litwiller, Ithaca, Michigan; and two sisters-in-law, Maxine Benner, Middleton, Michigan, and Dorothy Benner, Newbern, Alabama. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, three brothers, one sister, and one sister-in-law. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, at Beulah Mennonite Church near Versailles, with Ministers Melvin Koehn, Ron Hauder and Stanton Unruh officiating. Interment was in the Beulah Mennonite Cemetery. Casketbearers were Terry Litwiller, Rodney Litwiller, Roger Litwiller, Linden Litwiller, Martin Litwiller and Mark Litwiller. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Longstreet-McIntyre, Genevieve September 3, 2003 Genevieve McIntyre Longstreet, age 72, of Stover, passed away Wednesday evening, September 3, 2003 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born September 1, 1931 in Miami County, Kansas, the daughter of Opal McCoy. She was a labor for Certain T Roofing. She was a member of the Lake View Baptist Church and loved playing bingo. She is survived by one daughter; Barbara Reeds and husband, Robert of Ivy Bend; two grandchildren Sara McIntyre and Nicole Reeds; one nephew Harvey Moore and wife, Carrol of Liberty, Missouri many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Ellen May Grapes. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral home in Versailles. Mrs. Longstreet was cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mallory, John M. September 3, 2003 John M. Mallory, age 92, of Gravois Mills, passed away Wednesday evening, September 3, 2003 at his home. He was born July 31, 1911 in Hardin, Missouri, the son of James T. and Kitty E. Mallory. He was united in marriage on September 2, 1950 to Sibyl Barrett. Mr. Mallory worked for the Kansas City Police Department. He was a member of the Church of Christ and the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach. He is survived by his wife, Sibyl Mallory of the home; one son, John Richard Mallory of Gravois Mills; one daughter Deborah L. Mallory of Olathe, Kansas; two step-sons, Robert Robinson of Drexel, Missouri and Bruce Robinson of Blue Springs, Missouri; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Pastor Polly Ellis officiating. Military Honors and Interment under the auspices of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Hayes, John September 3, 2003 John M. Hayes, age 81, of Tipton, passed away Wednesday morning, September 3, 2003 at Tipton Manor in Tipton. He was born November 4, 1921 in Morgan County, Missouri, the son of James Sidney and Effie L. Calton Hayes. He was united in marriage on October 2, 1943 with Zella Marie Finley, who preceded him in death on November 19, 1997. He worked at Gerbes Supermarket in Versailles and later owned Stop and Shop Market in Tipton. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and member of the Edgar Cole American Legion Post #304 in Tipton. He is survived by one son, John Michael Hayes and wife Susan, of Tipton; two grandchildren, Heather and Sarah, three great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by five brothers, Harley, Jess, Alva, James and Bill Hayes, and three sisters, Rosalie Richardson, Mollie Sidebottom and Roxie Willis. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Pastor Roy Bennett officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Delbert Hayes, Karl Hayes, Doug Fowler, Gary Buerky, Richard Mortenson and Jason Claggett. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Hibdon, Eva Marie September 28, 2003 Eva Marie (Purvis) Hibdon, age 90, of Laurie, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2003 at Laurie Care Center. She was born February 12, 1913 in Old Purvis, Missouri, the daughter of Ivy and Ora Hill Purvis. She was united in marriage on August 30, 1930 with William Robert “Bob” Hibdon, and celebrated their 72nd anniversary before his death on September 6, 2002. Eva was a homemaker who loved spending time with her husband, 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandsons. She was a charter member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, and member of the Versailles O.E.S. Chapter 410. Survivors include 2 daughters, Carolyn M. Burks of Kansas City, MO, Sharon K. Washburn of Rogers, AR; a daughter-in-law Shirley B. Hibdon, Independence, Mo; two sisters, Nona Moore of Laurie, MO, and Rosemary Butts of Sunrise Beach, MO; sister-in-law Helen Purvis and brother-in-law Charles Butts, many other family members and friends. Eva was preceded in death by her parents and husband, son Robert J. “Bobby Jack” Hibdon; sons-in-law Clifford Burks and David Washburn, grandson Sammy Washburn; and brothers John and George Purvis. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, with Rev. Fred Royer, Rev. Rick White and Steve Ronnekamp officiating. Hymns were sung by Steve Ronnekamp accompanied at the organ by Nelda Ronnekamp. Interment was in Ozark Chapel Cemetery. Casketbearers were Scott Washburn, Mike Burks, Chris McDaniel, Willie Hibdon, Chris Meyer and Cory Burks. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church or Ozark Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Hickerson, Elsie Mae October 22, 2003 Elsie Mae Hickerson, 69, of Camdenton, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, October 22, 2003, after a long and courageous battle against heart disease. Elsie was born January 7, 1934 in Caldwell, KS. She graduated from Blackwell High School in 1951. She received her B.A. degree from Wichita Business College and was a member of the Alpha Iota Sorority. She worked for Amortibanc Investment Company of Wichita, KS. She became a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in 1978. Elsie enjoyed playing Bridge and was the Coordinator of the Monday Bridge Club at the Sunrise Beach Community Center for over 25 years. She participated in many other Bridge Clubs throughout the Lake Area playing her favorite game with many friends. Elsie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Henry "Buzz" Hickerson, and two sons: Alan and his wife Kelly of Concord, CA, and their children, Scott and Bradley; and Aaron and his wife Eve of Sunrise Beach, MO, and their children, Austin, Michael and Carrie. She is also survived by her three brothers: Earnest Urban and his wife, Delores, of Rentin, WA; Edwin Urban and his wife Glenda, and Elbert Urban and his wife, Joyce, all of Blackwell, OK, many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at the KIDWELL-GARBER FUNERAL HOME 417 Silvey Road in Laurie, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie Hoskins, Delbert Leo September 12, 2003 Delbert Leo Hoskins, age 79, of Versailles, passed away Friday, September 12, 2003 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born February 26, 1924 in Morgan County, MO, the son of Joe S. and Jerusha Ellen Bailey Hoskins. He was united in marriage on October 30, 1952 with Wilma O. Dowell, who preceded him in death on December 26, 1981. To this union one son was born. On October 19, 1985 he married Alma Dowell, who survives of the home. Delbert worked at the M.F.A. in Tipton for several years and later owned and operated a service station in Fortuna for many years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles. In addition to his wife Alma, he is survived by his son, Bennie Hoskins and wife Brenda, of Conyers, GA; one sister, Ruth Marriott of Versailles; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Almon Hoskins, and three sisters, Dica Harley, Gladys Bellamy and Alma Strothers. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Gary Petty officiating. Interment will be in the Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Howard, Rosa June November 3, 2003 Rosa June Howard, age 78, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday morning, November 3, 2003 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. She was born April 21, 1925 in Dadeville, Alabama, the daughter of William Grover and Annie Belle Jones Sharpe. She was united in marriage on November 17, 1953 in Phoenix City, Alabama with Gather J. Howard. Mrs. Howard was a retired registered diet therapist for the Civil Service and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Tuscumbia. She is survived by her husband, Gather J. Howard of the home; four sons, Jesse Frank Howard of Farmington, MO, Jackie Charles Howard of Virginia Beach, VA, David Ray Howard of Atlanta, GA, and Grover Lynn Howard of Jefferson City, MO; two daughters, Gloria Faye Beveridge of Jefferson City, MO, and Sondra Schwehn of Grand Island, NE; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, James Freddie Howard, one granddaughter, Lorrie Ann Beveridge, 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Pastor Larry Albertson officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Hunter, William Carrol October 31, 2003 William Carrol Hunter, age 84, of Versailles, passed away Friday, October 31, 2003 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born December 24, 1918 in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Walter and Lettica Grace Scott Hunter. He was united in marriage on February 5, 1947 in Columbia, Missouri with Martha M. McCall. He received a degree in Agriculture from the University of Missouri in Columbia. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II he served overseas in the 351st Battalion and received a purple heart. Bill worked in construction and farm related fields. He was a member of the Gravois Mills Lions Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Gravois Mills. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and in recent years just watching the wildlife in the large valley near their home on Seals Road. His favorite activities were attending auctions and visiting with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Martha Hunter of the home; one son, Ed Hunter and wife Kathy, of Excelsior Springs, MO; three daughters, Margie Ruder and husband Tom, of Wichita, KS, Jane Napier and husband Ron, of Tipton, and Becky Callaghan and husband Marty, of Versailles; fourteen grandchildren, Danny and Bobby Haggerman, Clint Napier and wife Shannon, Christy Roming and husband Josh, Amanda Garrison and husband Jeremy, Grant and Kari Hunter, Carolyn, Jeremiah, Marie, Michael, and Mahala Callaghan, Jorie and Jason Ruder; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Russell H., Hughes L, Marcelle and Walter J. Hunter, and two sisters, Ruth J. and Bertha M. Hunter. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with John Wagner officiating. Military honors by the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program and interment were in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Versailles. Casketbearers were Jason Ruder, Grant Hunter, Jeremy Garrison, Jeremiah Callaghan, Clint Napier and Bob Haggerman. Jordan, Dolores Claudine November 16, 2003 Dolores Claudine Jordan, age 76, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Sunday evening, November 16, 2003 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. She was born September 19, 1927 in Harden, Missouri, the daughter of Claude Richard and Nina Evylin Woodin Freeman. She was united in marriage on April 6, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri with Jesse Alvin Jordan, who preceded her in death on June 17, 1988. Mrs. Jordan worked for the Social Security Administration in Kansas City for several years. She is survived by one son, Richard L. Jordan of Topeka, Kansas; one daughter, Deborah Lynn Parson of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jason Ryan Parson, Tanna ReAnne Parson, and Shanna Renee Parson, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, with Rev. Rick White officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Engels, Joseph William September 7, 2003 Joseph Williams Engels, age 81, of Gravois Mills, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2003 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born in Maspeth, New York on December 27, 1921, the son of Joseph and Dora Engels who preceded him in death. On November 22, 1964 he married Rose-Marie Andruss in Saratoga Springs, New York who survives of the home. Mr. Engels was a retired award winning photo journalist on one of New Yorks major newspapers, and later moved with his wife to Australia where he was pictorial editor and chief photographer for several Australian magazines. Returning to the United States he worked as national service specialist for a manufacturer of automated photo processing equipment. His last employment was head of maintenance for a large manufacturing plant in Illinois where he suffered a brain hemorrhage that ended his work career in 1982. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Joanne Kentoffio of Patchogue, New York, and Jane McQueen of Malverne, New York. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 11, 2003 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Versailles with Pastor Eri Rottman officiating. Cremation will follow. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Grace Lutheran Church in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Evans, Charles P. September 26. 2003 Charles P. Evans, age 86, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday evening, September 26, 2003 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born August 11, 1917 in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of William Henry and Nora Lewis Evens. He was united in marriage on August 13, 1974 to Marye Grayce Clark. Mr. Evans worked for Millwright Construction Local #102 of Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his wife Marye Grayce Evans of the home; one son, Charles Henry Evans of Gravois Mills; three daughters, Joyce Snelling of Lake Orion, Michigan, Carolyn Graves of Pontiac, Michigan, and Charlene Beegle of Barnett, Missouri; two step-sons, Roger Snelling of Waterford, Michigan and Charles Snelling of Maryland; one step-daughter, Norma Hanks of Flint Michigan thirteen grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Perry Evans and a sister, Ruby Chamberlain. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 29, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Reverend Bill Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Memorials are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 7730 Carondelet Suite 135 St. Louis, Missouri 63105. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Farrelly, Diane Carol October 10, 2003 Diane Carol Farrelly, age 41, of Versailles, passed away Friday, October 10, 2003 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born November 21, 1961 in Versailles, Missouri, the daughter of Helen Holder and Rashid Rashad. She is survived by her husband, Mark Farrelly of Marshall; one son, Gregory Johnson of Jefferson City; her mother, Helen Payne of Versailles, her father, Rashid Rashad of Jefferson City; one brother, Anthony Johnson of Jefferson City; one sister, Angela Whitiker of Cleveland, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rashid Rashad officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Diane Farrelly Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Gingerich, Sharon Lee October 5, 2003 Sharon Lee Gingerich, age 61, of Versailles, passed away Sunday evening, October 5, 2003 at her home. She was born July 26, 1942 in Rhode Island, the daughter of Clifford M. and Gladys Reid. She was united in marriage on October 11, 1963 with James Gingerich, who survives of the home. Mrs. Gingerich was a Medical Technician and member of Cornerstone Church of Versailles. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Robert William Crain of Osage Beach; one daughter, Deborah Lee Washburn and husband Daniel Raymond, of Versailles; one brother, Donald Reid of Lemoore, CA; three grandchildren, Ryan Lee Gingerich, Samantha Nicole Gingerich, and William Raymond Washburn; three great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, at Cornerstone Church of Versailles, with Pastor Dale Bentch officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Mike Carver, Daniel Raymond Washburn, Ryan Gingerich, Joe Merriott, William Crossen, Bruce Corbin, and Phil Hilty. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to Cornerstone Church of Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Goodwin, Mildred M. November 17, 2003 Mildred M. Goodwin, age 82, of Laurie, passed away Monday morning, November 17, 2003 at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie. She was born August 17, 1921 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Jasper and Alma Keller Coffey. She married William H. Goodwin who preceded her in death. Mrs. Goodwin was retired from Fasco Industries in Eldon, was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sedalia, and did volunteer work at Lake Regional Hospital, Laurie Care Center and for the Meals on Wheels Program. She is survived by three sons, William Goodwin of Gravois Mills, David Goodwin of Camdenton, and Stephen Goodwin of Sedalia; two brothers, Floyd Coffey of Marshall, and Louis Coffey of California State; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home in Atchison, Kansas. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Atchison. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday at Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Hargett, Fleetwood October 20, 2003 Fleetwood M. Hargett, age 85, of Versailles, passed away Monday morning, October 20, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born August 9, 1918 in Morgan County, Missouri, the son of Mallory Fleetwood and Emma Agnes Moore Hargett. He was united in marriage on September 6, 1947 with Josefene Carlene Stangler, who preceded him in death on February 4, 1998. Mr. Hargett was a retired sales representative, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles. He was an avid hunter and golfer, and member of the Rolling Hills Country Club near Versailles. He is survived by one son, Christopher S. Hargett of Jefferson City; one daughter, Carlene R. Hargett of Versailles; three grandchildren, John Hargett, Janet Thompson and Joel Hargett, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by four sisters, Grace Morris, Ida Ishmael, Marie Hunter and Francis Monroe. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 23, at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles, with Rev. Father C.D. Ryan officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Parkinson Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Hatfield, Ernie V. October 8, 2003 Ernie V. Hatfield, age 60, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at the Laurie Care Center. He was born January 9, 1943 in Iberia, Missouri the son of Vincent L. and Phylis P. Woolery Hatfield. He was united in marriage to Jeanie A. Galle. Mr. Hatfield was a mechanic for Riley Chevrolet for 36 years, and a member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Laurie. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Hatfield of the home; one son, Raymond G. Miller of Orlando, Florida; two daughters, Mary Lou Hatfield of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Patricia New of Okeechobee, Florida; three sisters, Dean Aldridge of Iberia, Missouri, Linda Sauter of Etterville, Missouri, Glenda Hatfield of Jefferson City, Missouri, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and grandson, Michael J. Miller. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 11, 2003 at the Shrine of Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie with Father Fred Barnett officiating. Military honors and interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Iberia, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to the Missouri River Hospice 3210 Bluff Creek Dr. Columbia, MO 65201. Arrangements are under the direction of the KIDWELL-GARBER FUNERAL HOME OF VERSAILLES. Bennett, James October 7, 2003 James M. Bennett, age 83, of Barnett, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born June 7, 1920 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Thomas and Ode May Matlock Bennett. He was united in marriage to Marguerite Lorene Fellers on January 14, 1947. James known to all as “Papa Top Cat” worked in Independence as a heavy equipment operator until 1979. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, member of the V.F.W. Post in Independence and the RALDS Church of Independence. He is survived by his wife Marguerite Bennett of the home; two sons, J.D. Bennett of Independence, Missouri and Gary Hubert Walter of Barnett; two daughters Katherine McCoskey of Barnett, Karen Baldwin of Barnett; one step-brother Richard Matlock of Arizona; 10 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one step-brother Warren Bennett. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 10, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Bill Johnson officiating. Military honors & interment under the auspices of the V.F.W. Post #2442 of Eldon will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be the grandchildren and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles Bianco, Charles August 31, 2003 Charles T. Bianco, age 49, of Gravois Mills, Missouri passed away Sunday morning, August 31, 2003 at his home in Gravois Mills. He was born March 7, 1954 in Salem, Massachusetts, the son of Louis and Rosita Mary Vasquez Bianco. He was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by two sons, Charles T. Bianco Jr. and Louis Bianco of Gravois Mills, Missouri; two daughters Maria Mayo of Gravois Mills and Lisa Bianco of Salisbury, Massachusetts; one brother Mark Bianco of Salisbury, Massachusetts; one sister Mary McInnes of Hampton, New Hampshire; one grandson, Keenan, many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, September 4, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Cremation will follow. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles Bridges, James Samuel James Samuel Bridges, Jr., 84, of Sunrise Beach, MO, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2003, at Lake Regional Hospital after a four-week illness. Jim was born September 22, 1919, in Kennett, Missouri, the son of James S. Bridges, Sr. and Rosie Johnson Bridges. Jim was united in marriage in 1954 with Phyllis Williams, and she preceded him in death earlier this year. He was also preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and two sisters. Jim was a retired supervisor for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and moved to Sunrise Beach upon his retirement in 1984. He served several years during World War II with the United States Army Air Corps, 8th Air Force, North Africa ETO. He was the recipient of numerous medals, including the Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He is survived by two sons, James S. Bridges, III, and Dennis Bridges, both of Patterson, California; two grandsons, James S. Bridges, IV, and Dennis Bridges, Jr., plus three great-grandchildren, all from California; his brother, Daniel W. Bridges, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; two sisters, Mary Ann Stockton of Kennett, Missouri, and Ophelia Ostrom of Seabrook, Maryland, plus many nieces and nephews. Jim was a very warm and caring person and leaves behind many friends and neighbors who, along with his family, will dearly miss his bright smile and hugs. A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening, October 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Cremation will follow, with arrangements under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Chamberlain, Goldia Pauline October 16, 2003 Goldia Pauline Chamberlain, age 90, of Versailles, passed away Thursday morning, October 16, 2003 at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born September 2, 1913 in Eldon, Missouri, the daughter of Fred Lee and Sophia O. Sidebottom Hibdon. She was united in marriage on May 30, 1941 with Floyd Chamberlain, who preceded her in death on June 8, 1985. Mrs. Chamberlain taught school in a one room schoolhouse, later worked for North American Airlines in Kansas City and was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Ann Berco of Versailles; one brother, Donald Lee Hibdon and wife Jean, of Jacksonville, Florida; one grandson, Aaron Berco of San Diego, California; two step granddaughters, Helen Hill of Eldon, and Marsha Kidwell of Barnett; three step great-granddaughters, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Gary Berco; her step daughter Zelma Lee Chamberlain Blanks and husband Leroy Blanks; two brothers, Curtis Hibdon and Winfred “Pete” Hibdon, one sister, Elta Grace Beatty, and one step grandson, Jimmy Blanks. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Barry Grider officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Cotten, Cleo S. November 7, 2003 Cleo S. Cotten, age 92, of Raymore, formerly of Versailles, passed away Friday, November 7, 2003 at Raymore Health Center. She was born December 16, 1910 in Iberia, Missouri, daughter of William H. and Rosa M. Rook Shelton. She was united in marriage on November 11, 1936 to Thomas O. Cotten who preceded her in death on September 12, 1981. Mrs. Cotten was a homemaker and member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Raymore. She is survived by two sons, Don T. Cotten of Palm Springs, CA, and Neil S. Cotten and wife Jean, of Raymore; one granddaughter, Virginia L. Roney; two grandsons, Thomas C. Cotten and Steven L. Cotten; 10 great-grandchildren, 3 nephews, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, James E. Shelton. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Vocal selections of “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” and “I’ll Fly Away” were sung. Interment was in Greenmore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Barnett. Casketbearers were Jim Brade, Tom Kruse, James Shelton, Robert Jones, Thomas Cotten and Steven Cotten. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Raymore. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles Crosby-Sullivan, Eileen October 28, 2003 Eileen A. Sullivan-Crosby age 54, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at her home. She was born June 18, 1949 in Fremont, Nebraska, the daughter of Leroy and Ardys Fischer Hasenkamp. She was united in marriage to Clyde Sullivan who preceded her in death on June 22, 1995. She was later united in marriage to John Crosby. Eileen was a retired court reporter and legal secretary and member of the Peace Lutheran Church of Greenview. She is survived by her husband, John Crosby of the home; one daughter, Malia Nemecek and husband, Don of Scribner, Nebraska; one step-son, Brian Crosby and wife, Shannon of Springfield, Missouri; one step-daughter, Robin Crosby of Honolulu, Hawaii; parents, Leroy and Ardys Hasenkamp of Fremont, Nebraska; three brothers, Jerry Hasenkamp of Omaha, Nebraska, Roger Hasenkamp of Council Bluff, Iowa, Don Hasenkamp of Bode, Iowa; one grandchild, Makayla Nemecek, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, November 1, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie with Pastor Eugene Moll officiating. Interment will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Friday, October 31, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel of Laurie. David, Mary Laura October 29, 2003 Mary Laura Davis, age 80, of the Ivy Bend Community, Stover, Missouri, passed away Wednesday morning, October 29, 2003 at her home. She was born October 24, 1923 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of John S. and Nannie L. McConnell Everman. She was united in marriage on August 24, 1939 with Thomas H. Davis, who preceded her in death on April 15, 1985. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and was raised a Baptist. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Parmely and husband Steve, of Stover, and Genevieve Gibson and husband Delbert, of Kansas City, Kansas; one son, Tommy Ray Davis and wife Susie, of Clarksville, TN; 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 step brother and 2 step sisters. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by 4 children. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 3, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Graveside services and inurnment will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Stauffer, Virgil Dene October 4, 2003 Virgil Dene Stauffer, age 5 months, of Versailles, passed away Saturday morning, October 4, 2003 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born April 16, 2003 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of Reuben and Elizabeth L. Weaver Stauffer. He is survived by his parents, Reuben and Elizabeth Stauffer of the home; one brother, Christopher Stauffer of the home; paternal grandparents Alvin and Lizzie Stauffer, of New Holland, PA; maternal grandparents Noah and Edna Weaver, of Versailles, MO; paternal great-grandparents, Anna Stauffer of New Holland, PA, and Martin Zeiset of Narvon, PA; maternal great-grandparents Elizabeth Weaver of Fleetwood, PA, and Lydia Leid of Kutztown, PA; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, at Versailles Mennonite Church near Versailles, with Bishop Ray Weaver, Pastor Leroy Martin and Pastor Joel Martin officiating. Interment was in the Springhill Mennonite Cemetery near Latham. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Barrows, Fern Adell October 3, 2003 Fern Adell Barrows, age 101, of Versailles, passed away Friday afternoon, October 3, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born September 29, 1902 in Cambridge, Nebraska, the daughter of Joe and Nellie Clary Wayman. She was united in marriage on May 8, 1922 with Lyle J. Barrows, who preceded her in death on December 4, 1966. Mrs. Barrows was a retired Registered Nurse and homemaker. She was a member of Hopewell Union Church, member and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #410 in Versailles, member of the Rebecca Lodge for 75 years, member of Miller Rebecca Lodge #324 in Eldon, the Fortuna Senior Citizens, Willing Workers Club, was a 4-H Leader and Extension Club member, and was Mrs. Liberty in the 4th of July Parade with Buffalo Bill in North Platte, Nebraska. She is survived by four grandchildren, Paula S. Campbell of Harvey, Lousiana, Linda C. Hotinger of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Jean Ann Turner of Gurnee, Illinois, and Gary Barrows of Williamsburg, Virginia; three great-grandchildren, Matthew and Elizabeth Turner, and Jennifer Campbell; a daughter-in-law, Sarah Hutchison Barrows Gares, of Versailles, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Eugene L. Barrows on February 3, 1978. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Jasper Hunter officiating. Hymns were sung by Rev. Robert D. Ross accompanied at the organ by Virginia Ross. Interment was in the Hopewell Cemetery near Versailles. Casketbearers were Darrel Gunn, Jim Daniels, Jack Hutchison, Todd Wilhelm, Tom Daniels, and Gerald Yarnell. Honorary casketbearers were Grover Griffin, Glen Deffenbaugh, Ted Hitchcock and Harold Hildreth. Eastern Star Services were held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Albers, Betty Belle October 11, 2003 Betty Belle Albers, age 86, of Versailles, passed away Saturday morning, October 11, 2003 at her home. She was born August 30, 1917 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Warren and Lucille Moore Boles. She married Orva Albers who preceded her in death on February 5, 1965. Mrs. Albers was a homemaker and member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by cousins, Pat & Larry Stephens of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and their daughters, Rachel Terrell of Paris, Tennessee, and Susan Stephens of Tuscan, Arizona; Jack Moore and Joe McArthur; brother-in-law Harold Albers and wife Ella Ruth of Boonville, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 16, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Jeanie Leeper officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Alexander, Betty Jane September 14, 2003 Betty Jane Alexander, age 83, of Versailles, passed away Sunday morning, September 14, 2003 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born April 12, 1920 in Orrville, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Gail Harriet Steiner Stocksdale. She was united in marriage on February 24, 1946 in Orrville, Ohio with Lloyd Alexander Jr., who survives of the home. She graduated from Canton Business College and was a bookkeeper for Shearer Farm Equipment for 19 years in Ohio, and later worked at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was a member of Glensted United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #410 in Versailles. In addition to her husband she is survived by four daughters, Louise Marie Dudgeon of Fredericktown, Ohio, Linda Kay Prochazka of West Salem, Ohio, Lou Ann McCullough of Shreve, Ohio, and Lisa Joan Bias of Versailles; one brother, Irvin Stocksdale of Wooster, Ohio; nine grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Eastern Star Services were held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Bob Nichols officiating. Robert D. Ross sang “Nearer My God To Thee” and “Amazing Grace” accompanied at the organ by Virginia Ross. Interment was in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers were Gene Klein Sr., John Gerlt, Bill Brewer, Nathan Shelton, Mark Fields, and Tony Perryman, with David Turner serving as an honorary casketbearer. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Ayers, Sue September 1, 2003 Sue Ellen Ayers, age 64, of Gravois Mills, passed away Monday evening, September 1, 2003 at Ozark Care Center in Osage Beach. She was born March 28, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Virgil and Bernice Joyce Bradley. Mrs. Ayers was a retired dance instructor and choreographer. She lived in the Kansas City area most of her life before moving to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1995. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Ayers of the home; one daughter, Amie Ayers of Camdenton; one granddaughter, Kasey Katlyn Ayers of Camdenton, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, at Highland Park Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kansas. Burial will be in Paola, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, at Highland Park Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kidney Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Barrows, Fern Adell October 3, 2003 Fern Adell Barrows, age 101, of Versailles, passed away Friday afternoon, October 3, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born September 29, 1902 in Cambridge, Nebraska, the daughter of Joe and Nellie Clary Wayman. She was united in marriage on May 8, 1922 with Lyle J. Barrows, who preceded her in death on December 4, 1966. Mrs. Barrows was a retired Registered Nurse and homemaker. She was a member of Hopewell Union Church, member and Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #410 in Versailles, member of the Rebecca Lodge for 75 years, member of Miller Rebecca Lodge #324 in Eldon, the Fortuna Senior Citizens, Willing Workers Club, was a 4-H Leader and Extension Club member, and was Mrs. Liberty in the 4th of July Parade with Buffalo Bill in North Platte, Nebraska. She is survived by four grandchildren, Paula S. Campbell of Harvey, Lousiana, Linda C. Hotinger of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Jean Ann Turner of Gurnee, Illinois, and Gary Barrows of Williamsburg, Virginia; three great-grandchildren, Matthew and Elizabeth Turner, and Jennifer Campbell; a daughter-in-law, Sarah Hutchison Barrows Gares, of Versailles, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Eugene L. Barrows on February 3, 1978. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Jasper Hunter officiating. Hymns were sung by Rev. Robert D. Ross accompanied at the organ by Virginia Ross. Interment was in the Hopewell Cemetery near Versailles. Casketbearers were Darrel Gunn, Jim Daniels, Jack Hutchison, Todd Wilhelm, Tom Daniels, and Gerald Yarnell. Honorary casketbearers were Grover Griffin, Glen Deffenbaugh, Ted Hitchcock and Harold Hildreth. Eastern Star Services were held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Bennett, Earl September 16, 2003 Earl Bennett, age 81, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Tuesday morning, September 16, 2003 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born March 17, 1922 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Joseph A. and Carrie C. Ferguson Bennett. He was united in marriage on November 10, 1945 in Kansas City, Kansas with Mary Evelyn Wilkerson. Mr. Bennett was retired from Trans World Airlines, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, member of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 in Sunrise Beach, the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Mary Evelyn Bennett of the home; one brother, Carl Bennett of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Betty Newell of Sulfur Springs, Arkansas, and many friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, with Father Fred Barnett officiating. Interment will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Mefford, Allen Lee September 5, 2003 Allen Lee Mefford, age 53, of Versailles, passed away Friday, September 5, 2003 in a vehicle accident near Windsor, Missouri. He was born February 12, 1950 in Windsor, Missouri, the son of Lee and Lucille Parrack Mefford of Windsor. On June 20, 1975 he was united in marriage to Janice Mefford, who survives of the home. Mr. Mefford was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Versailles. He was a graduate of Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. Mr. Mefford was a co-owner of L.A. Products and was currently employed at Missouri Department of Corrections in Jefferson City. He had previously worked for Stride Rite Shoe Factory and International Shoe Factory. He is survived by five sons, Dennis Mefford of Versailles; Wesley Mefford of Fortuna, Jody Fergerson of Versailles, Paul Fergerson of Versailles, Robert Fergerson of Cole Camp and their wives; one brother Robert Mefford of Windsor; two sisters, Sharon Mefford and Patty Mefford of Windsor; nine grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at the United Pentecostal Church in Versailles with Reverend Gerald Hamlett officiating. Musical selections were sang by sister Mary Hamlett and brother Dan Sinclair. Interment was in the Inman Memorial Cemetery near Cole Camp, Missouri. Casketbearers were David Brown, Darrell Brown, Bob Brown, James Brown, Kenneth Brown, Jerry Palmer, David Mefford, Phillip Mefford, Tommy Mefford, Dwayne Siercks, and Linwood Carman. The family received friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday at the United Pentecostal Church in Versailles. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Weber, Frances Eileen August 28, 2003 Frances Eileen Weber, age 81, of Sedalia, formerly of Stover, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2003 at Sylvia C. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born June 13, 1922 in Easton, Missouri, the daughter of Peter Frederick and Mary Catherine Sullivan Karl. On July 6, 1946 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Jacob Weber in Chicago, Illinois, who preceded her in death on September 6, 1996. Mrs. Weber was raised and educated in Easton, Missouri where she graduated from high school. She moved to Chicago with her sister where she worked for SW Bell Telephone Company. In 1968, she and her husband moved to Stover, Missouri where they raised cattle. She was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles, Missouri for many years and was a member of the Women’s Alter Guild. She moved to Sedalia in 1996 and became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading and crocheting. She is survived by five daughters, Mary Ann Reyburn, of Sedalia, Missouri, Dolores E. Marriott, of Gravois Mills, Valerie J Bloess of Sedalia, Missouri, Karen P Burr of Olathe, Kansas; Kathleen M. Metcalf, of Sunrise Beach; one sister, Margaret Gach of Carroll, Iowa; eleven grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Larry Weber; one granddaughter Nicole Weber; two sisters, Rose Miller and Agnes Vacco; and one brother, Thomas Karl. Mass was at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, August 30, 2003 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles, Missouri with Father Fred Barnett officiating. Burial was in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Laurie, Missouri. Casketbearer were David Baer, Traci Marriott, Chris Riley, Jennifer Reyburn, Kyle Riley, Melissa Reyburn, Dru Bloess, and Teresa Stiles. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Nikkel, Abraham "Abe" James October 26, 2003 Abraham James “Abe” Nikkel, 66, of Versailles, died Sunday, October 26, 2003 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born June 7, 1937 in Goessel, Kansas, the son of Jacob P. and Eva Marie E. Unrau Nikkel. He graduated from Goessel High School and attended Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas. On October 1, 1960 he married Kathryn Marie Hilty at Fortuna, Missouri, who survives of the home. Abe was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church, Fortuna, where he was active in various aspects of the church and community life for the past 30 years. He worked as a builder, farmer, dairyman, and truck driver throughout his professional life. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Julie Goering and her husband, Russell, Hutchinson, Kansas; a son, James P. Nikkel of Newton, Kansas; two granddaughters, Anna and Maggie Goering; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Elmer Voth, Newton, Kansas, Doris and Menno Schmidt, Hutchinson, Kansas, Arzella and Mel Dirksen, Denver, Colorado; Orletta and John Goering, Gresham, Oregon, and Joyce and Ken Christopher, Olathe, Kansas; nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Alice Rebecca. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 30, at Bethel Mennonite Church, with Rev. Tom Voth officiating. Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Vincil Aeschbacher, Daniel Baumgartner, Ronald Baumgartner, Bill Byers, Rodney Yoder and Eric Guhr. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Bethel Mennonite Church Elevator Fund or the Palliative Care Fund, KU Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles, Missouri. Bridges, James Samuel James Samuel Bridges, Jr., 84, of Sunrise Beach, MO, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2003, at Lake Regional Hospital after a four-week illness. Jim was born September 22, 1919, in Kennett, Missouri, the son of James S. Bridges, Sr. and Rosie Johnson Bridges. Jim was united in marriage in 1954 with Phyllis Williams, and she preceded him in death earlier this year. He was also preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and two sisters. Jim was a retired supervisor for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and moved to Sunrise Beach upon his retirement in 1984. He served several years during World War II with the United States Army Air Corps, 8th Air Force, North Africa ETO. He was the recipient of numerous medals, including the Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He is survived by two sons, James S. Bridges, III, and Dennis Bridges, both of Patterson, California; two grandsons, James S. Bridges, IV, and Dennis Bridges, Jr., plus three great-grandchildren, all from California; his brother, Daniel W. Bridges, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; two sisters, Mary Ann Stockton of Kennett, Missouri, and Ophelia Ostrom of Seabrook, Maryland, plus many nieces and nephews. Jim was a very warm and caring person and leaves behind many friends and neighbors who, along with his family, will dearly miss his bright smile and hugs. A visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening, October 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie. Cremation will follow, with arrangements under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Farrelly, Diane Carol October 10, 2003 Diane Carol Farrelly, age 41, of Versailles, passed away Friday, October 10, 2003 at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born November 21, 1961 in Versailles, Missouri, the daughter of Helen Holder and Rashid Rashad. She is survived by her husband, Mark Farrelly of Marshall; one son, Gregory Johnson of Jefferson City; her mother, Helen Payne of Versailles, her father, Rashid Rashad of Jefferson City; one brother, Anthony Johnson of Jefferson City; one sister, Angela Whitiker of Cleveland, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rashid Rashad officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Diane Farrelly Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Litwiller, Mary Anna October 5, 2003 Mary Anna Benner Litwiller was born on December 1, 1924 to Jonathan and Ellen Mae Temple Benner at Quakertown, Pennsylvania. She peacefully passed away on October 5, 2003 at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, Missouri, at the age of 78 years. She spent her childhood in Pennsylvania until she moved with her parents to Ithaca, Michigan in 1940 when she was 15 years old. Here she was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. To those vows she remained faithful. On December 15, 1946 mother was united in marriage to Laurence Litwiller, sharing life’s joys and sorrows for 51 years until our fathers passing. God blessed their home with 7 sons and 1 daughter. In September of 1974 our parents moved from Michigan to Versailles, Missouri. Our memories of Mother are of her modest ways and she was always polite and considerate of others. Mother was a caring person with a sweet disposition, whose faith and trust in God was an encouragement to us. She carried a concern for her family and at times we would find her in earnest prayer. Mother was ready to ask forgiveness when she failed. She loved to sing and especially enjoyed songs of Heaven. Those cherishing precious memories are seven sons: Terence & wife Wanda, Wilmore, Kansas; Rodney & wife Lois, Linden & wife Linette, and Mark & wife Rachel, all of Versailles, Missouri; Roger & wife Barb, and Dennis, Ithaca, Michigan; Martin & wife Arlene, Newbern, Alabama; one daughter, Kathleen & husband Doug Wesenberg, Ithaca, Michigan; twenty-three grandchildren; three brothers, John & wife Anita Benner, Manheim, Pennsylvania; David & wife Ruth Benner, St. Johns, Michigan; Dick & wife Sundy, Atmore, Alabama; two sisters, Esther & husband Isaiah Wilson, St. Johns, Michigan; and Sarah & husband Robert Litwiller, Ithaca, Michigan; and two sisters-in-law, Maxine Benner, Middleton, Michigan, and Dorothy Benner, Newbern, Alabama. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, three brothers, one sister, and one sister-in-law. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, at Beulah Mennonite Church near Versailles, with Ministers Melvin Koehn, Ron Hauder and Stanton Unruh officiating. Interment was in the Beulah Mennonite Cemetery. Casketbearers were Terry Litwiller, Rodney Litwiller, Roger Litwiller, Linden Litwiller, Martin Litwiller and Mark Litwiller. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Gingerich, Sharon Lee October 5, 2003 Sharon Lee Gingerich, age 61, of Versailles, passed away Sunday evening, October 5, 2003 at her home. She was born July 26, 1942 in Rhode Island, the daughter of Clifford M. and Gladys Reid. She was united in marriage on October 11, 1963 with James Gingerich, who survives of the home. Mrs. Gingerich was a Medical Technician and member of Cornerstone Church of Versailles. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Robert William Crain of Osage Beach; one daughter, Deborah Lee Washburn and husband Daniel Raymond, of Versailles; one brother, Donald Reid of Lemoore, CA; three grandchildren, Ryan Lee Gingerich, Samantha Nicole Gingerich, and William Raymond Washburn; three great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, at Cornerstone Church of Versailles, with Pastor Dale Bentch officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Mike Carver, Daniel Raymond Washburn, Ryan Gingerich, Joe Merriott, William Crossen, Bruce Corbin, and Phil Hilty. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to Cornerstone Church of Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Mooney, Francis C. September 12, 2003 Francis C. Mooney, age 88, of the Golden Beach Community, Barnett, passed away Friday, September 12, 2003 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born January 29, 1915 in Walnut, Kansas, the son of Cortez Lee and Bessie Alice Price Mooney. He was united in marriage on March 23, 1946 with Ruth A. Eakins, who survives of the home. Mr. Mooney was a fabrication foreman and retired from Charles Air Force Base, South Carolina. He was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of World War II and served on seven campaigns. He was a member of Golden Beach Community Church, 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, and member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Terry Mooney of Barnett, MO; one daughter, Alice M. Hudson of Savannah, GA; one sister, Dortha Bridgewater of Corpus Christi, TX; nine grandchildren and six great-granddaughters. Memorial Funeral and Masonic Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, at the Golden Beach Community Church near Barnett, with Rev. Dub Scott-Inlow and the Eldon Masonic Lodge officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Golden Beach Community Church or to the Lake Regional Hospital Cancer Fund. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Bennett, Earl September 16, 2003 Earl Bennett, age 81, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Tuesday morning, September 16, 2003 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. He was born March 17, 1922 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Joseph A. and Carrie C. Ferguson Bennett. He was united in marriage on November 10, 1945 in Kansas City, Kansas with Mary Evelyn Wilkerson. Mr. Bennett was retired from Trans World Airlines, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, member of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 in Sunrise Beach, the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Mary Evelyn Bennett of the home; one brother, Carl Bennett of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Betty Newell of Sulfur Springs, Arkansas, and many friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, with Father Fred Barnett officiating. Interment will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Hoskins, Delbert Leo September 12, 2003 Delbert Leo Hoskins, age 79, of Versailles, passed away Friday, September 12, 2003 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born February 26, 1924 in Morgan County, MO, the son of Joe S. and Jerusha Ellen Bailey Hoskins. He was united in marriage on October 30, 1952 with Wilma O. Dowell, who preceded him in death on December 26, 1981. To this union one son was born. On October 19, 1985 he married Alma Dowell, who survives of the home. Delbert worked at the M.F.A. in Tipton for several years and later owned and operated a service station in Fortuna for many years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles. In addition to his wife Alma, he is survived by his son, Bennie Hoskins and wife Brenda, of Conyers, GA; one sister, Ruth Marriott of Versailles; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Almon Hoskins, and three sisters, Dica Harley, Gladys Bellamy and Alma Strothers. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 15, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Rev. Gary Petty officiating. Interment will be in the Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Sauerwein, Joyce September 5, 2003 Joyce J. Sauerwein, age 73, of Stover, passed away Friday, September 5, 2003 at St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born July 29, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Gus and Margaret Drinning Eckenfels. She married Richard Sauerwein who preceded her in death. Mrs. Sauerwein enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and loved her dog “Pepper”. She is survived by two sons, Gary Hollandsworth and William Hollandsworth of Stover; three daughters, Brenda Hollandsworth and Rhonda Bailey of Potosi, MO and Connie Miller, of Stover; three brothers, August Eckenfels of Stover, Carl Angel of Gerald, MO, and Bobby Eckenfels of Hannibal, MO; three sisters, Barbara Eckenfels, Dorothy Quick, and LaVerne Cole, all of St. Louis, MO; fourteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. There are no services planned. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Lesher, Charles "Bernie" September 6, 2003 Charles Bernard “Bernie” Lesher, age 67, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics in Columbia. He was born February 15, 1936 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of John Joseph and Stella Marie Marcott Lesher. He graduated from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas. He was retired from General Motors and worked in Kansas City and St. Louis. After moving to the Lake of the Ozarks he was active in various local organizations and the Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his companion, Neelie Lyman of Versailles; one daughter, Heidi Magana of Lenexa, KS; one son, Timothy M. Lesher of Norton, KS; one brother, Paul Lesher of Kansas City, KS; three sisters, Bettye Jackson of Tulsa, OK, Mary Catherine Keller of Acworth, GA, and Marjorie Looney of Chickasha, OK; 4 grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie-Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie, and from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, at Maple Hill Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kansas. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Mallory, John September 3, 2003 John M. Mallory, age 92, of Gravois Mills, passed away Wednesday evening, September 3, 2003 at his home. He was born July 31, 1911 in Hardin, Missouri, the son of James T. and Kitty E. Mallory. He was united in marriage on September 2, 1950 to Sibyl Barrett. Mr. Mallory worked for the Kansas City Police Department. He was a member of the Church of Christ and the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach. He is survived by his wife, Sibyl Mallory of the home; one son, John Richard Mallory of Gravois Mills; one daughter Deborah L. Mallory of Olathe, Kansas; two step-sons, Robert Robinson of Drexel, Missouri and Bruce Robinson of Blue Springs, Missouri; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Pastor Polly Ellis officiating. Military Honors and Interment under the auspices of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach will be in Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Longstreet, Genevieve McIntyre September 3, 2003 Genevieve McIntyre Longstreet, age 72, of Stover, passed away Wednesday evening, September 3, 2003 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born September 1, 1931 in Miami County, Kansas, the daughter of Opal McCoy. She was a labor for Certain T Roofing. She was a member of the Lake View Baptist Church and loved playing bingo. She is survived by one daughter; Barbara Reeds and husband, Robert of Ivy Bend; two grandchildren Sara McIntyre and Nicole Reeds; one nephew Harvey Moore and wife, Carrol of Liberty, Missouri many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Ellen May Grapes. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 6, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral home in Versailles. Mrs. Longstreet was cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. McLennan, Mary October 7, 2003 Mary F. McLennan, age 84, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday evening, October 7, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born April 1, 1919 in Camden County, the daughter of Albert and Ada Green Francis. She was united in marriage on May 18, 1940 to James McLennan who preceded her in death on December 19, 1994. Mrs. McLennan was a homemaker, member of the Versailles Christian Church and the O.E.S. Chapter 410 of Versailles. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Moore and husband, Forrest of Grand Lake, Colorado; one sister, Ruth Crane of California, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jeff Moore and wife, Valarie and children Natacia, and Juan Carlos; Jamie Cripps and husband, Lou. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Bert, Dale and Carl Francis; and three sisters Dorothy Cantwell, Margaret Zaneis, and Josephine Shepp. Funeral services will be at 2:30 P.M. Friday, October 10, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Jim Kruse and Jim Randall officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The nephews will serve as casketbearers. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 Friday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association Mid-Missouri Chapter 1121 Business Loop 70 East Columbia, Missouri 65201. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Hibdon, Eva Marie September 28, 2003 Eva Marie (Purvis) Hibdon, age 90, of Laurie, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2003 at Laurie Care Center. She was born February 12, 1913 in Old Purvis, Missouri, the daughter of Ivy and Ora Hill Purvis. She was united in marriage on August 30, 1930 with William Robert “Bob” Hibdon, and celebrated their 72nd anniversary before his death on September 6, 2002. Eva was a homemaker who loved spending time with her husband, 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandsons. She was a charter member of Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, and member of the Versailles O.E.S. Chapter 410. Survivors include 2 daughters, Carolyn M. Burks of Kansas City, MO, Sharon K. Washburn of Rogers, AR; a daughter-in-law Shirley B. Hibdon, Independence, Mo; two sisters, Nona Moore of Laurie, MO, and Rosemary Butts of Sunrise Beach, MO; sister-in-law Helen Purvis and brother-in-law Charles Butts, many other family members and friends. Eva was preceded in death by her parents and husband, son Robert J. “Bobby Jack” Hibdon; sons-in-law Clifford Burks and David Washburn, grandson Sammy Washburn; and brothers John and George Purvis. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, at Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie, with Rev. Fred Royer, Rev. Rick White and Steve Ronnekamp officiating. Hymns were sung by Steve Ronnekamp accompanied at the organ by Nelda Ronnekamp. Interment was in Ozark Chapel Cemetery. Casketbearers were Scott Washburn, Mike Burks, Chris McDaniel, Willie Hibdon, Chris Meyer and Cory Burks. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church or Ozark Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Evans, Charles September 26. 2003 Charles P. Evans, age 86, of Gravois Mills, passed away Friday evening, September 26, 2003 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born August 11, 1917 in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of William Henry and Nora Lewis Evens. He was united in marriage on August 13, 1974 to Marye Grayce Clark. Mr. Evans worked for Millwright Construction Local #102 of Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his wife Marye Grayce Evans of the home; one son, Charles Henry Evans of Gravois Mills; three daughters, Joyce Snelling of Lake Orion, Michigan, Carolyn Graves of Pontiac, Michigan, and Charlene Beegle of Barnett, Missouri; two step-sons, Roger Snelling of Waterford, Michigan and Charles Snelling of Maryland; one step-daughter, Norma Hanks of Flint Michigan thirteen grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Perry Evans and a sister, Ruby Chamberlain. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 29, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie with Reverend Bill Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Garber Memorial Estates Cemetery in Laurie. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie. Memorials are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 7730 Carondelet Suite 135 St. Louis, Missouri 63105. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie. Marshall, John Dean September 26, 2003 John Dean Marshall, age 59, of Versailles, passed away Friday afternoon, September 26, 2003 in California. He was born December 12, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bert E. and Versalean A. West Marshall. He was united in marriage on August 10, 1974 to Sheila Anne Green, who survives of the home. He worked at Cargill Inc. in California, and had worked at Williams Lumber in Versailles for over 30 years. He was an avid sports fan and especially the Kansas City Chiefs. In addition to his wife Sheila he is survived by three sons, Kenneth Wayne Marshall and wife Leah, of St. Peters, MO, Barry Lee Marshall of Versailles, and Christopher Heath Marshall of the home; three daughters, Dina Gail Berendzen and husband Pat, of Richmond, MO, Lori Gay Caldwell of Blue Springs, MO, and Crystal Dawn Marshall of the home; three brothers, Robert Marshall and wife Donna, of Versailles, Glenn Marshall and wife Kathern, of Gravois Mills, and Larry Marshall and wife Linda, of Versailles; two sisters, Joyce Gordan of Kansas City, MO, and Rita Pratt and husband Bill, of Warsaw; 8 grandchildren; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Joyce Green of Scottsdale, Arizona, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 29, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles, with Jim Randall officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Versailles Booster Club. Robert Gary "Bob" Washburn September 20, 2003 Robert Gary “Bob” Washburn, age 48 of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday morning, September 20, 2003 in Versailles, Missouri. He was born July 27, 1955 in Laurie, Missouri, the son of Mary Anne Wittrock Henry and Ralph Washburn Jr. Bob owned and operated Washburn Real Estate for ten years and owned Washburn Bail Bonds in Versailles. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Pipes and daughter, Chelsea Pearl Washburn both of the home; mother, Mary Anne Wittrock Henry of Daytona Beach, Florida; one sister, Lisa Kelly of Daytona Beach, Florida; two brothers-in-law, Earl Wayne Pipes and family, David Pipes and family; four nephews, Scott and Joe Collins, Earl and Cody Pipes, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph W. Washburn Jr. and maternal grandparents, Herman and Mary Ellen Wittrock. Memorial services will be from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Lehman, Hazel September 18, 2003 Hazel I. Lehman, age 89, of Cole Camp, Missouri passed away Thursday evening, September 18, 2003 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Cole Camp. She was born August 17, 1914 in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Anna Harper Madden. She was united in marriage on October 2, 1932 to Dana Lehman who preceded her in death on March 8, 1977. Mrs. Lehman and her husband farmed in Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. She is survived by two sons, Richard Lehman and wife, Kelly of Cole Camp, Missouri, Robert Lehman and wife, Barbara of Carl Junction, Missouri; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 21, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Philip Hilty officiating. Graveside services and Interment will be at 3:00 P.M. Monday, September 22, 2003 at the Reno Cemetery in Cumberland, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to Benton County Hospice. Arrangement are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. McCarty, Vivian "Fern" September 17, 2003 Vivian “Fern” McCarty, age 84, of Versailles passed away Wednesday morning, September 17, 2003 at her home where she resided with her daughter, Debi and grandchildren, Tim and David. She was born September 20, 1918 in Ellis, Kansas, the daughter of Melvin and Zora Helms Kilgore. She was united in marriage on June 13, 1939 in Salina, Kansas to Edwin Lyman McCarty who preceded her in death on May 25, 1993. Fern was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Versailles. She is survived by two daughters, Debi Carpenter of Versailles, Sandra Ann Mischke and husband, Chuck of Worland, Wyoming; three sons, Edwin McCarty Jr. and wife, Vicky of Charleston, Indiana, Max Melvin McCarty and wife Dee of Norwalk, California, David Brian McCarty and wife, Tina of Rialto, California; one sister, Violet Pierce of Georgia; thirteen grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother Jiggs Kilgore. Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Bill Johnson officiating. Musical selections are “Face to Face” and “Amazing Grace” sang by Max and Dee McCarty. Interment will be in the Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Eddie McCarty, Max McCarty David McCarty, Chuck Mischke, Rick Davis, Kenny Carpenter, Tim Carpenter, and David Carpenter. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials are suggested to the Gideons Mission. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles