Adams, H. Shirley Deatz - H. Shirley Adams, the daughter of Merrill Grant and Helen Nora (Fischer) Deatz, was born September 12, 1931, in rural Rock Port, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, graduating in 1949.

On February 4, 1951, Shirley was united in marriage to Donald C. Adams at the United Methodist Church in Rock Port. They became the parents of three children, Mark, Lynn and Reese.

Shirley was employed by the Atchison Soil and Conservation Service in Rock Port for a few years. She then worked at the Atchison County Library in Fairfax, Missouri, for 35 years and was the custodian at the Fairfax Presbyterian Church for over 30 years.

Shirley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fairfax. She enjoyed counted cross stitch, reading, gardening and tending to her flowers in the yard. Shirley especially loved spending time with her grandkids and made sure they were “well spoiled.” Don passed away May 10, 2015. Shirley passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, at Bryan LGH East Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 85.

In addition to her parents and husband, Don, Shirley was preceded in death by infant brother, Curtis Deatz. Survivors include children, Mark Adams and wife, Sherry, and Lynn Adams, all of Fairfax, and Reese Adams and wife, Rebecca, Rock Port; grandchildren, Jeff Buhrmann and wife, Jill, Littleton, Colorado, Bryan Adams and wife, Tisha, Kansas City, Missouri, Devin Adams, Fairfax, and Juleighanne Adams, Rock Port; great-grandchildren, Cole Adams and Elizabeth Buhrmann; brother, Duane Deatz and wife, Barb, Mound City, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 11, 2017, First Presbyterian Church, Fairfax.
Interment: English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax.

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Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Anders, Harold Dean - Harold Dean Anders, the son of Harold Allen and Lucy Mae (Malaney) Anders, was born May 5, 1926 in Redding, Iowa. He attended school at Union Star, Missouri, graduating in 1943.

On March 1, 1944, Harold entered the United States Navy and proudly served his country during World War II, aboard the USS West Virginia, in the Pacific Ocean. A highlight of his military career was watching the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while anchored next to the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Harold received an honorable discharge on April 24, 1947 and returned to Rushville, Missouri.

On May 1, 1948, Harold was united in marriage to Mary Frances Griffith, in Saint Joseph, Missouri. They made their home in Rushville, where they reared their three children, Twila, Dale and William. In 1959, they moved to Watson, Missouri where Harold was employed as the Depot Agent, for the Burlington Northern Railroad at Phelps City, Missouri. Following the construction of Missouri Beef Packers, Harold handled the plant’s billing and shipping out of Phelps City. At the time of his retirement in June, 1985, he held the position of Agent and Telegraph Operator in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Harold worked for the railroad 39 years. Mary passed away in 2014. Harold passed away Saturday June 17, 2017 in Bellevue, Nebraska at the age of 91.

Harold was an active member of his community, serving on the Watson School Board, Watson Village Board, Atchison County Library Board and serving as secretary-treasurer for the Watson United Methodist Church, where he was a faithful member.

Besides his parents and wife Mary, Harold was preceded in death by daughter, Twila O’Loughlin, son, Dale Anders, one great-granddaughter, Christina Auxier and three brothers, Dwight, Kenneth and Donald Anders. Survivors include son, William Anders and his wife, Sherry, Papillion, Nebraska; daughter-in-law, Cindy Anders, King City, Missouri; son-in-law, Michael O’Loughlin, Olathe, Kansas; four grandsons, Brian Anders, Mark Anders, Brett Anders, and Darren O’Loughlin; three granddaughters, Jennifer Auxier, Dana Funk, and Mandy Zink; 13 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service:
12:00 PM (noon), Wednesday, June 21, 2017, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.
Interment: 2:30 PM, Memorial Park Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Missouri.

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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Anderson Duane O. "Andy" - Duane O. (Andy) Anderson, 90, Tarkio, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 23, 2017, First Baptist Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Linden Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri

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Bailey, Annabelle Lee Stickerod - Annabelle Lee Stickerod Bailey was born May 6, 1916, as the oldest of five children to Della (Grebe) and David Stickerod. Annabelle graduated from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, and attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri, majoring in home economics.

In February 1938, she was united in marriage to Harrison Hunter Bailey and to this union they had one child, Suzanne.

Annabelle was a hard-working farmer's wife and enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens. She was a test gardener of iris for Jackson and Perkins Nursery. She was so proud of winning a boat, motor and trailer enabling her to be on The Price Is Right Show.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Rock Port and a 50+ year member of the Order of Eastern Star. For the past eight and a half years she lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Texas. Annabelle passed away June 20, 2017, at the age of 101.

Besides her parents, Annabelle was preceded in death by husband, Harrison, and three sisters. Annabelle has one granddaughter, Samantha Schoonover, of which she was so proud. Annabelle is also survived by daughter, Suzanne, son-in-law, Steve, granddaughter, Samantha and brother, David, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Interment: 1:30 P.M., Monday, June 26, 2017, Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.
There is no visitation.

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Services directed by Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Barnett, Juanita M. - Juanita M. Barnett
1940-2017
Fairfax, Missouri

Juanita May Barnett, 76, Fairfax, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, at Maryville Living Center, Maryville, Missouri.

The body has been cremated.

All Memorial Services Pending, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.
Memorials: Juanita Barnett Memorial Fund.
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Vivien Kathryn Benko was born Nov. 8, 1920 in Province of Cantonia, Palermo, Sicily, the daughter of Salvatore and Marmella (Palumberi) Bonaventura. She passed away April 22, 1998 at the Clarkson Memorial Hospital, Omaha, NE at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 13 days.
At the age of 3, Vivien came to the United States with her family, arriving at Ellis Island. They settled in Albany, New York. She received her schooling in Albany and Noroton Heights, Conn, and worked as a secretary for the Conti Nast Publishing Company in Greenwich, Conn.
On March 20,1950, Vivien was united in marriage to Paul Edwin Benko in New Canaan, Conn. They resided in Connecticut for many years before retiring in 1984 and moving to Fairfax, MO. Vivien was a wonderful homemaker and an extremely loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy was her granddaughter, Morgan. Music, baking, gardening, flowers and needle­point were her favorite hobbies.
Vivien remained active in her church and civic affairs. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church and the St. Ann's Altar Society of Tarkio; a member and volunteer for the Community Hospital Auxiliary of Fairfax; the Milton Club of Fairfax; Fairfax Garden Club; and a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Stamford, Conn.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Paul, June 11, 1993.

Survivors include one son and one daughter, Lewis Benko and Carmel-Beth Kemerling, both of Tarkio; one granddaugh­ter, Morgan E. Kemerling, Tarkio; one brother, Sam Bonaventura, Norwalk, Conn.; two sisters, Rose Palermo, Spring Hill, Fla., and Angie Waterbury, Bridgeport, Conn.; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday morning, April 25 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Tarkio, conducted by Rev. Quentin Kathol, OSB. Organist was Norman Walker; Janett Adams, soloist. Casketbearers were: Dennis Athen, John Woolsey, Robert Alldredge, Bill Mackey, Randall Sly, Richard Thomson. Interment was in English Grove Cemetery, near Fairfax.
Memorials may be directed to the St. Paul Catholic Church, Tarkio.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Apr 30, 1998

Bowman, Kenneth - Kenneth N. Bowman, 88, of Rock Port, Mo., passed away March 14, 2017.

He was born Oct. 12, 1928 in Fairfax, Mo., one of seven children of Clifford and Beulah (Harmon) Bowman. Kenneth served in the U.S. Marines.

Following the military Kenneth worked at Bell and Howell in Chicago for several years before returning to Rock Port. He then worked as a security guard for Missouri Beef Packers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Stanley, Jerry, Robert and William Bowman; and sister, Julie Shaw.

Kenneth is survived by his sister, Joan Case, Watson, Missouri and nieces and nephews, including Sheila Cooper, Rock Port, Deborah Crain, Hamburg, Iowa, Tim and Mike Shaw, Tarkio, Mo. and Angela Balle, Burlington Junction, Mo.

Services with military rites: Monday, 11:00 am, Linden Church, Rock Port. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the services. Private family inurnment: Linden Cemetery. Memorials: Rock Port Nutrition Site

Chamberlain Funeral Home, Rock Port

Bredensteiner, Stanley William - Stanley William Bredensteiner, the son of Henry John and Martha Minnie (Leibfort) Bredensteiner, was born September 8, 1926, on the family farm. Stanley graduated from Westboro High School in Westboro, Missouri, in 1945.

On December 21, 1946, Stanley was united in marriage to Carolyn Gloe Smith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Northboro, Iowa. They made their home within a mile of where he was born near Westboro for their entire married life and became the parents of one son, Edwin Lynn. Carolyn passed away in 2005. Stanley passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at his home at the age of 90. Stanley was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Northboro, Iowa.

He was a quiet man, unassuming by nature. He rarely conversed with children and ladies without calling them "sweetie" or young lady. He spent his life farming, caring for and feeding livestock. With the death of his father, who died when he was 19, and with his brother Gerald leaving for the Korean War, Stanley remained at home and ran the family farm while also farming for his uncle, Emil (Slim) Bredensteiner. But what brought him the most satisfaction was spending time with his family, watching his son and grandchildren show cattle and attending cattle sales. He was an avid Royals fan and a “closet” Nebraska fan following football and Nebraska ladies basketball and volleyball.

Besides his parents and wife, Carolyn, Stanley was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald (Shorty) Bredensteiner. Survivors include son, Eddie Bredensteiner and his wife, Mary Beth, Westboro; grandchildren, Dallas Cale Prather and her husband, Jayson, Travis Shane Bredensteiner and his wife, Kymm, and Kelsey Blu Dow and her husband, Tommy, all of Tarkio; great-grandchildren, Dillon Ashley Dow, River Stanley Dow, Keely Gloe Bredensteiner and Mame Angelynn Dow; and numerous nieces and nephews

Graveside Service and Interment: 10:30 A.M., Saturday, January 21, 2017, St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Northboro, Iowa.

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Campfield, Phyllis Jean Parrish - Phyllis Jean Campfield, the daughter of Charles Herbert Parrish, Sr. and Alice Virginia (Glascock) Parrish, was born September 5, 1933, in Hannibal, Missouri. She attended high school in Hannibal Missouri.

On March 11, 1950, Phyllis was united in marriage to Edward Elvin Campfield in Hannibal. They made their home in Kansas City, Missouri and became the parents of seven sons, Edward, Jr., Charles, Mark, Michael, Kerry, Scott and Shawn. They later moved to Tarsney Lakes, Missouri before moving to Rock Port, Missouri. Edward passed away March 8, 2010.

Phyllis was a homemaker for most of her life, then worked as a Certified Medical Technician at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port. She loved church, her church family and all church activities. She enjoyed reading her Bible and crocheting.

Phyllis was a member of the Rock Port Baptist Church. Last year Phyllis moved to Elk City, Kansas, to be cared for by her son Chuck and his family. Phyllis passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at the age of 83 at Coffeyville
Regional Medical Center, Coffeyville, Kansas.

In addition to her parents and husband, Phyllis was preceded in death by infant son, Shawn E. Campfield, sons, Mark S. Campfield, Michael K. Campfield, Kerry G. Campfield and Scott W. Campfield, sister, Betty Lou Knollhoff and sister-in-law, Mildred Parrish. Survivors include sons, Edward E. Campfield, Jr., Charles E. Campfield, Sr. and wife, Deborah, Elk City, Kansas; daughter-in-law Nancy Campfield of Rock Port, Missouri, 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 great great-granddaughter, sister, Helen V. Tapley, New London, Missouri, brother, Carl R. Parrish and wife, Carrie, Virginia.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 22, 2017, Rock Port Baptist Church
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Catlett, Judy G. - Judith Gwen Catlett, daughter of Charlotte L. (Holland) Burke and Thomas O. Catlett, was born April 21, 1946 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Judy attended schools in Sidney and Hamburg, Iowa and Rock Port, Missouri.

Judy was a loyal and long-time employee at Missouri Beef Packers and Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, Missouri. Judy passed away on May 6, 2017 at Community Hospital - Fairfax in Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 71 years, 15 days.

Judy was a member of the First Christian Church in Rock Port. She was a long-time Kansas City Royals fan and also enjoyed watching football and other sports. She enjoyed “traveling” to Branson every Saturday night via RFDTV programs and visiting with longtime friends on the telephone each day. Spending time with her family was her greatest enjoyment, especially time with her grandkids. Judy will be remembered as a loving mom and grandma who loved caring for her family and sacrificed her needs to ensure her family was always taken care of.

Judy was a beloved mom, grandma, sister, and niece. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, son-in-law, Ron Ward, nephew, Matthew Catlett, and uncle, Clayton Holland. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Cook (Sonny) of Rock Port, Missouri and Cindy Koelliker (Art) of Hamburg, Iowa; grandchildren, Tyler Ward of Sidney, Iowa and Amber Cook (Jon Ward) of Rock Port, Missouri; brother, Thomas Catlett (Linda) of Lincoln, Nebraska; uncle, J.D. Holland (Marcella) of Shenandoah, Iowa; aunt, Sandra Holland of Denver, Colorado; nephews, Timothy Catlett of New York City and Adam Catlett of Denver, Colorado; niece, Tricia Krause of Tabor, Iowa; two great-nephews and two great-nieces; several cousins and many friends.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Mt. Olive Cemetery, Hamburg, Iowa.

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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Chase, Shirley A. - Shirley A. Chase
1929 – 2017
Tarkio, Missouri

Shirley A. Chase, 87, Tarkio, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio.
The body has been cremated.

Memorial services and inurnment will be held at a later date.
Services directed by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
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Clodfelter, Peggy L. Makings - Peggy L. Clodfelter, the daughter of Leslie Arnold and Hollis Ellen (McVay) Makings, was born July 7, 1949, in St. Joseph, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1967. Peggy graduated in 1971, from Northwest Missouri State University, in Maryville, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. In 1980, she graduated from Missouri Western State College, St. Joseph, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and in 1989, from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri, with a Master’s degree in Reading Specialization.

On September 25, 1971, Peggy was united in marriage to Duane Clodfelter at the Rock Port United Methodist Church. They made their home in Rock Port.

In 1973, they moved to Braymer, Missouri, and became the parents of Davan and Damon. Peggy taught at Cowgill Elementary, Southwest Livingston County and Hardin-Central schools. For 27 years, Peggy was also an elementary teacher and Title One Reading Specialist for the Braymer School District, retiring in 2006.

Peggy was a member of the United Methodist Church in Braymer. Duane and Peggy took care of the Braymer Playground Association from 1978 until 1991. She was active in the Missouri Retired Teachers Association and helped Duane with the Braymer Lions Club. Peggy passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 67.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Jerry Wood. Survivors include husband, Duane Clodfelter, Seward, Nebraska; sons, Davan Clodfelter and wife, Jamie, Goehner, Nebraska, and Damon Clodfelter and wife, Jaime, Warrensburg, Missouri; grandchildren, Ethan and Aubrey Clodfelter; two siblings, Ellen Wood, Joplin, Missouri, Richard Makings and wife, Shirley, Rock Port; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 10, 2017, Grace Church, Rock Port, Missouri.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Cook, Gladys Evelyn Wilson - Gladys Evelyn Cook, the daughter of Clemon Glenwood and Thelma Mae (Mitchell) Wilson, was born November 5, 1923, in Tarkio, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School.

Evelyn was united in marriage to Lewis Russell Stevens on May 11, 1941. They had three daughters, Rose, Judy and Linda and were later divorced. On August 13, 1955, Evelyn was united in marriage to James Rollie Cook and they became the parents of one daughter Sheila. They made their home in Tarkio, and in 1957 moved to Maryville, Missouri, where they lived to the present time.

Evelyn was a stay at home mom who loved reading, baking, sewing and gardening, canning all the fruits and vegetables her garden would produce.

Evelyn was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Tarkio, and a former member of Maryville Community of Faith, where she was very active in the “Missionettes”, a young girls group, and the “Golden Agers.” She also babysat many of the neighborhood children. Evelyn passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at Village Care Center, Maryville, at the age of 93 years.

Besides her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by one son, William Cook, granddaughter, Staci Leigh Ann Lee, brothers, Clemon Wilson and Clyde Kenneth Wilson. Survivors include her husband, Rollie, Maryville; children, Rose (Roy) Munsey, Rock Port, Missouri, Judy (Richard) Woody, Tarkio, Dorothy Benson, St. Joseph, Missouri, Linda (Danny) Pankau, Jameson, Missouri, Sheila Wilson, Springfield, Missouri; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 27, 2017, Assembly of God Church, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Cowell, Lester L. "Pete" - Lester L. (Pete) Cowell, the son of Armond (Buck) and Yvonne (Bonnie) Squires-Cowell, was born March 15, 1939. On January 5, 1958, Pete was united in marriage to Barbara A. Broady.

Pete spent most of his life working in agriculture and as a truck driver. He retired from Mo Valley Ag in Rock Port.

Pete loved people, he never met a stranger and talked to everyone. His family, friends and faith were of most importance and he was regularly seen sharing his faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Pete passed away June 7, 2017, at his home in Rock Port, at the age of 78.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Beverly Clarke-Moody, Katharine Armstrong-Skeen and Linda Long. Survivors include wife, Barbara Cowell; children, L. Paul (Brenda) Cowell, Sioux City, Iowa, Larry (Pam) Cowell, Grand Island, Nebraska, Michael (Sirpa) Cowell, Bethleham, New Hampshire, Kevin (Cecil) Cowell, Denver, Colorado, and Jennifer (Rocky) Sanders, Oxford, Nebraska; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Lora (Bob) Heidzig, Auburn, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service:
10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 17, 2017, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Sheridan Cemetery, Auburn, Nebraska.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Cox, Claire - Claire Gentry Weaver Cox, a long time resident of Rock Port, Mo died in Olathe, Kansas at Santa Marta retirement community on her 89th birthday, Saturday, May 27, 2017.
Claire was born in St. Louis, MO on May 27, 1928, daughter of James Arthur Weaver and Frances Blackburn (Weaver) Hilliard of St. Louis and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Claire grew up in St. Louis County and graduated from Webster Groves High School in 1946. In 1950, she graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO with a B.S. degree in Physical Education.
Claire married John Henry Cox of Rock Port, Missouri on Sept. 23, 1950 in St. Louis. Thereafter, they moved to Rock Port living there for 61 years, raising three children; John Charles, Claire Frances, and James Michael.
In her community, Claire was an active member of First Lutheran Church, serving on the church board as secretary for three years. At First Lutheran she was a member of the Women of the WELCA and a life member of the Church Circles, often serving as the president or leader of those organizations. She was Chairman of the Church Garden Committee and helped plan and landscape the church property.   Claire was also a member of the Church Choir.
In Rock Port Claire served her community for years as a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Brownie Scout Leader and a Girl Scout Troop Leader. With four other mothers she started the first kindergarten in Rock Port. She was Beatification Chairman for the Rock Port Community Betterment Organization for five years and a member and past President of the PEO organization. Claire was also a member of the Sorosis Study Club for over 55 years.
Claire taught Physical Education at Rock Port Elementary and High Schools. She was instrumental in bringing the women’s track and field program to Rock Port High School.
Throughout her life Claire had many areas of interest. The main and proudest endeavor of her life was raising her children and providing a loving and fun home environment for her family.   Claire was also an avid reader, art collector, and spent endless hours caring for her extensive and beautiful garden. She loved and sought out all things beautiful, uplifting and interesting.
Claire is survived by her husband John Henry; her son, John Charles (Emily) of Greenwich, CT; daughter, Claire Frances "Frannie" of Leawood, KS; and son, James Michael of Edwardsville, IL; five grandchildren; Elizabeth Snow, Hillary, Charles, Michael and Anna Cox; brother, James Jasper Weaver of Columbia MO; three nieces, Jan Carrel, Lynn Weaver, and Nancy Beth Johnson; and two nephews, Bryan and Mark Cox.
Services are pending at the Chamberlain Funeral Home in Rock Port in celebration of Claire’s life. In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution to Boys Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, or First Lutheran Church of Rock Port

Evans, Marcia A. Reynolds - Marcia A. Evans, the daughter of Harold Wayne and Eva Lene (Thompson) Reynolds, was born November 18, 1953, in Portsmouth, Virginia. She attended South Nodaway High School, graduating in 1971. In 2000, Marcia graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, with an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Elementary Education. Shortly after, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies.

On April 10, 1977, Marcia was united in marriage to Raymond Michael Evans at the United Methodist Church in Barnard, Missouri. They became the parents of three daughters, Annah, Tricia and Karley and made their home in Chicago, Illinois, Barnard, Fort Worth, Texas, and later on Dallas, Texas, while Mike attended seminary at Dallas Theological Seminary. Marcia was employed as a paraprofessional in elementary schools.

In 2007, they made their home in Rock Port, Missouri, where Marcia worked as an elementary paraprofessional at Rock Port Schools. Marcia was a committed Christian and truly loved Jesus. She was faithful to the different churches Mike served as pastor, especially to Rock Port Baptist. Mike passed away June 16, 2012. In 2013, Marcia moved back to Maryville and worked as a paraprofessional at Hopkins Schools for a year until ill health forced her retirement.

Marcia was a member of the First Baptist Church, Maryville. She enjoyed playing and studying with her grandkids. Marcia passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017, in Maryville at the age of 63.

Besides her father and husband, Mike, Marcia was preceded in death by brother, Wayne Reynolds. Survivors include three daughters, Annah Pettlon and husband, Kristopher, Maryville, Tricia French and husband, Tyler, Prairie Village, Kansas, and Karley Evans, Mission, Kansas; six grandchildren, Keyton, Jaxon, Anastyn, Jarrick, Tallulah and Arlo; mother, Eva Eskridge, Maryville; siblings, Norma Fattig and husband, Charles, Barnard, Joseph Reynolds, Beth Zech and husband, Jim, all of Maryville, and Martin Reynolds and wife, Becky, Kansas City, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 12:00 P.M. (Noon), Monday, February 13, 2017, Rock Port Baptist Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Freeman, Janice E. - Janice Evelyn (Tudor) Freeman was born September 19, 1941 in Rock Port, Missouri. She was one of three children of Ira and Beulah (Henderson) Tudor, and stepfather, James Smith. Janice passed peacefully from this life on April 30, 2017 at her home. She has been a lifelong member of the Rock Port community. She attended Rock Port schools and graduated in May of 1959.

On December 10, 1960, Janice was united in marriage to Marvin Earle Freeman at the United Methodist Church in Rock Port. Three beautiful daughters were born to this union: Susan Janae, Diane Renae, and Carol Lynne. Janice was employed in 1961 with the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service (ASCS) for 34 years, retiring in October of 1994. Following retirement, she and Marvin were employed with Power Plant Maintenance. They enjoyed traveling and working at various locations throughout the United States.

Family was the center of Janice’s life. She and Marvin were giant supporters of their children. They attended all school and sporting events of all three girls. This kept both of them busy while the girls were growing up. Janice was an avid golfer and a member of the Rock Port Golf and Country Club and Tarkio Country Club. She enjoyed playing ladies league golf. She participated in many golf tournaments throughout her life with her husband, her girls, and friends. She took pleasure in bowling, and played with the Rock Port league. Janice loved watching her grandkids at their sporting events, sharing family dinners and providing endless golf cart rides through the park. Janice especially cherished her great-grandson, Berringer. He was the sunshine in her eyes and became his dedicated reading partner.

Besides her parents, Janice was preceded in death by sister, Betty (Tudor) Amthor, brother, Allen Tudor, two nephews, Craig Allen Tudor and Johnny Ray Amthor, one step-sister, Effie Harris, one step-brother, James D. Smith, sister-in-law, Shirley (Freeman) Fischer, and brothers-in-law, Wm. (Bill) Fischer and Larry Freeman. Janice is survived by her husband and life-long partner, Marvin E. Freeman, Rock Port; three daughters, Susan J. (Bentley) Brown, Auburn, Nebraska, Diane R. (Bobby) Ollis, and Carol L. Freeman, all of Hartsville, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Emily (Brian) Zech, Bailey Collins, Hannah Brown, all of Auburn, and Chase Ollis, Hartsville; one great-grandson, Berringer Zech, Auburn; two step-brothers, Butch Smith, Brownville, Nebraska, and Jerry Smith, Yale, Oklahoma; brother and sister-in-law, Stanley (Sandra) Freeman, Tarkio, Missouri; sister-in-law, Karen Freeman, Smithville, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 8, 2017, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port.

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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Garst, Ardis A. - Ardis Ann Garst, the daughter of Wesley and Pearl Susan (Taylor) McNeal, was born June 27, 1933, in Fairfax, Missouri. Ardis graduated Fairfax High School, in 1951 and attended Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville, Missouri, for one year.

On November 26, 1960, Ardis was united in marriage to Charlee Miles Garst in Rock Port, Missouri. They made their home in Burke Apartments for a few months. In early 1961, they moved to the Garst family farm in Watson, Missouri, where they made their home for 46 years. They became the parents of two children, Dayan and Jim. In 1997, they moved into Rock Port where they lived to the present time. Ardis enjoyed traveling to Branson, Missouri, with Charlee and spending time with her girlfriends and grandchildren.

Ardis worked for Hardin Cox at the Farmers Mutual Insurance office, was a founding secretary for Missouri Beef Packers and was active on the election board in Watson. Ardis was a member of the Fairfax Presbyterian Church and attended Watson Baptist Church for many years. She was a member of the Rock Port Sorosis and a former member of the Atchison County Health Board. Ardis passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Bryan LGH East Hospital, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 83.

In addition to her parents, Ardis was preceded in death by son, Jim Garst and sister, Yvonne Thiesfeld. Survivors include husband, Charlee Garst, Rock Port; daughter, Dayan Garst, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Tracey Garst, Watson; three granddaughters, Tarah Garst and Laura Adoukonou, both of Omaha, Nebraska, and Scarlett Kish, Watson; five great-grandchildren, Kynzie, Mya, Jayla, Kynnedi and Imari; niece, Jan Pyeatt; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 31, 2016, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri

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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Bernice Lillian Griffey was born on Oct 12,1920 at North Bend, Nebr. She was the eldest daughter of Paul and Alma Thomsen. She died at Methodist Hospital, Omaha, Nebr. Friday, May 29,1998 at the age of 77.
On graduation night tragedy struck the Thomsen family when Paul suddenly died. Left with no income, Alma moved the three daughters into town where Alma and Bernice worked as a cook and waitress just to put food on the table.
Bernice and Smiley Griffey eventually met, married and had two daughters and two sons, Edith Hast, Lorrie Griffey Cobb, Mitchell Griffey, Michael Griffey. Smiley, a trucker at the time, was gone a lot. Bernice realized restaurant work offered a limited future, so in her early 30s she enrolled in college. Working full time as a waitress, carrying as many college units as possible and caring for four children, life was challenging.
That hard earned degree from Midland College was a blessing to Bernice as well as those kids lucky enough to be her students. Teaching came naturally to Bernice who truly enriched the lives of many. Throughout the years, students have sent letters, photos of their kids, and stopped her in the street, just to say "hi".
Bernice was involved with many professional associations over her long teaching career. She served as the president of AAUW and in later years was secretary for the Omaha Women'sClub, and was a long time board member for the Retired Teachers Association. Bernice was the ultimate professional.
In the early 1970s Smiley retired from Singer Sewing Machine Co. After a lifetime of living in Nebraska, Bernice and Smiley made a big move to Missouri. More or less starting over, it was an era of new friends and for Bernice, a new teaching environment with the Fairfax School district. Mid 1980s brought retirement for her as well as the loss of Smiley to cancer. Alone on their small farm, Bernice moved back to Omaha, Nebr. near Edie and Steve. Never to be bored, she was off and running with the Associations and church activities. Her aunt, Elva Meisel, a best friend and buddy, became her constant companion, and they were inseparable.
Even after moving to Elkhorn Manor, she remained active, assuming the position of president of the Residents Council. She enjoyed crafts, learned to play bridge and socializing.
Most of all Bernice was a good mother who lived for her children. Over the years it seemed like no matter how many friends the kids drug home, there was always room for extras at the dinner table. Her door was always open, no formalities like a phone call ahead were required at the Griffey home, love for family and friends was plentiful.
Services were held at the Reichmuth Funeral Home, Inc. in Elkhorn, Nebr. on Monday, June 1, with Rev. Sacia Young officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, North Bend, Nebr.
Survivors include the four children: Edith Hast and husband, Steve, Omaha, NE; Lorrie Cobb and husband, Jim, Northridge, Calif; Mitchell   Griffey and Wife, Judv. Fairfax; Michael Griffey and wife, Betty, Fremont, NE; special aunt, Elva Meisel, Omaha, NE., 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild.
Pallbearers were Curt Cardwell, Ken Henkens, Ced Meisel, Joe Widhelm, John Widhelm, Jeff Widhelm, Doug Swenson.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 1998, at Chamberlain Funeral Home in Oregon, Missouri, for Katherine L. Guyer of Oregon. Reverend Joe Munshaw officiated. Interment was made in Maple Grove Cemetery in Oregon under the direction of Chamberlain Funeral Home of Oregon.
Katherine Lula (Whipple) Guyer, age 80, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at Heartland East Hospital in St. Joseph. She was born March 31, 1918, in Forest City, Missouri, to Lula (Burtnett) and Lloyd Whipple. She attended rural Holt County elementary and Forest City, Missouri, schools.
On August 4, 1938, Katherine married Cleo C. Guyer in Hiawatha, Kansas. They became the parents of six children. Cleo worked for the highway department and Katherine was a devoted mother and homemaker.
Katherine enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking. She was described by her family as a "devoted loving mother and grandmother, who loved her family more than life itself." Katherine was a member of the former Church of God at Mound City, Missouri.

Survivors include: Katherine's husband of nearly 60 years, Cleo, of the home in Oregon; three sons, Carl and Terry Guyer, Oregon, and Glenn Guyer, Union Star, Missouri; two daughters, Minnie Guyer, Oregon, and Linda Martin, Mound City; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob Shipple, Lovett, Texas; and four sisters, Florence Shaffer and Violet Sinkhorn, both of Fairfax, Lois Sharp, Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Mary Sharp, Columbus, Ohio.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Larry Dale Guyer; and two sisters, an infant, Sina Ann Whipple, and Marie Matthews. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Jul 30, 1998

Hannah, Beverly Jean Stephens - Beverly Jean Hannah, the daughter of Herbert Owen and Vera Marie (O’Dell) Stephens, was born December 24, 1943, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Westboro High School, Westboro, Missouri, graduating in 1961.

On March 15, 1964, Beverly was united in marriage to James E. Hannah in Tarkio, Missouri. They became the parents of one son, Samuel James, and made their home in Tarkio. They were later divorced.

Beverly was employed by Baer and Associates for over 20 years, retiring in 2013. She enjoyed reading books, planting flowers and knitting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her two grandchildren, Jillian and Teahen. Beverly passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at her home in Tarkio at the age of 73.

Beverly was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Stephens. Survivors include son, Samuel Hannah and wife, Afton; two grandchildren, Jillian and Teahen Hannah; significant other of 21 years, Gary McIntyre; mother, Vera Stephens, all of Tarkio; sister, Darla Bletscher and husband, Roger, Troy, Kansas; nephew, Doug Bletscher and wife, Kathie; niece, Kristi Minor and husband, Kent; and great nephews.

Memorial Service: 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

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Pearl K Harbison, affectionately known as "Mica" to her grandchildren, was born Aug. 23, 1903 near Rock Port, MO, the daughter of Clay M. and Retta (Gore) Kemerling. She passed away at the Community Hospital, Fairfax on Nov. 25, 1997 at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 2 days.
She attended rural school near Tarkio and graduated from Tarkio High School in 1924. Following her graduation she taught in Tarkio rural schools for six years.
On Feb. 14, 1925 she was united in marriage to Virgil Harbison. They lived in Tarkio where Pearl continued teaching and Virgil served as a teacher and administrator for the Tarkio schools. In 1941 they purchased the Linwood Theater which they later named Tarkio Theater. Virgil passed away in 1963 and Pearl continued to own the theater until it was destroyed by fire in 1971.
During 1982 Pearl made her home at the Fair Haven Housing in Fairfax. In 1989 she returned to Tarkio. Pearl loved her family and especially treasured her grandchildren. She enjoyed her church, the Nutrition Center, traveling and sports. She was a faithful member of the Tarkio First Baptist Church, the O.T.C. Sunday School Class, Prayer Group and the Missionary Society, and had taught Sunday school for many years. Socially she was a charter member and president for six years of the Young at Heart Club, a member of the Women's Auxiliary of Community Hospital, the Merry Widow's Club, the Nutrition Center, Fairfax Chapter No. 373, .Order of Eastern Star, where she served as worthy matron in Tarkio during 1948 and 1949.
Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Meek and Luretta Smith, and son-in-law, Clifford Smith, all of Tarkio; one sister, Luretta Turnbull, Tarkio; one brother, Billy Kemerling, Dover, Delaware; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Virgil; one daughter, Beverly Springer; son-in-law, Dean Meek; three brothers, Don Kemerling, Myrtle Kemerling, Kenneth Kemerling; two sisters, Cecil Corbin, Eunice Hurst
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Nov. 28 at the First Baptist church in Tarkio, conducted by Rev. Glenn Scott and Rev. Robert D. Collins. Burial was in Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Dec 4, 1997

Hawk, Catherine Marie Cook - Catherine Marie (Cook) Hawk, 71, Rock Port, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, at her home in Rock Port.

The body has been cremated.

Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 11, 2017, St. John’s Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Heard, Donnitta Jean Moslander - Donnitta Jean Moslander Heard, the daughter of Alva Ross and Ressie Bell (Anderson) Moslander, was born March 26, 1937, in Mayberry, Nebraska. She attended Quitman, Missouri, schools. Donnitta enjoyed playing sports in school and was nicknamed the “Mighty Mouse” on her baseball team.

On December 26, 1953, Donnitta was united in marriage to William Lee Heard. They became the parents of seven children, Billy, Anita, Jonathan, Becky, David, Mary and Joseph.

Donnitta worked as a waitress, drove a wide-load pilot car, worked as a seamstress at a sewing factory and a nurse’s aide at Northview Manor Nursing Home in Tarkio, Missouri, but most of her time was dedicated to raising her children. The thing that she loved most, was serving God and telling others about Jesus. She was a faithful member of the Tarkio Church of God for over 60 years. William passed away in 2003. Donnitta passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 79.

In addition to her parents and husband, William, Donnitta was preceded in death by sisters, Rosie Kemp and Deanna Sue Campbell; brothers, Bob Baker and James Sawyer; stepdaughter, Beverly Shipley; son-in-law, Glenn Armstrong; and grandson, Toby Wymore. Survivors include children, Billy Heard and wife, Debbie, Evansville, Indiana, Anita Armstrong, Watson, Missouri, Jonathan Heard and wife, Cindy, Jasonville, Indiana, Becky Alley and husband, Russell, Tarkio, David Heard and wife, Lisa, Evansville, Mary Lehman and husband, Hank, Shenandoah, Iowa, Joseph Heard and wife, Missy, Winterhaven, Florida; stepson, Danny Wymore and wife, Barb, Excelsior Springs, Missouri; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 27, 2017, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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Heits, Anne M. - Anne Marie Heits, 40, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at her home in Fairfax, Missouri.

The body has been cremated.


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Cremation Arrangements under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri

U.S. Army (retired) Denis L. Holmes, 75, passed away Dec. 26, 2016 at a Maryville, Mo. care center.

He was born in Watson, Mo. and graduated from Watson High School in 1959.

Denis entered the United States Army in 1960 and served in Korea, Japan, and Viet Nam. While in Japan he met and married Kyoko Akada, and they became parents of three sons. Denis retired from the Army in 1980.

Denis was preceded in death by his parents, Ray F. and Margaret F. (Clodfelter) Holmes; wife, Kyoko; and their son, Ray.

Survivors include his sons, Isao and George Holmes, both of Georgia; sisters, Sue Bright, Rock Port, Mo., and Kathryn Sloop and Beulah Collins, both of Watson; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; and nieces and nephews.

Services: Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, 2:00 pm, Watson Baptist Church. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Interment with military rites: High Creek Cemetery

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 24, 1998, at Rupp Chapel in St. Joseph, Missouri, for James Arley Hughes of St. Joseph. Reverend Charles Steele officiated. Interment was made in Odd Fellows Public Cemetery in St. Joseph under the direction of Rupp Funeral Home in St. Joseph.

In 1959, Jim moved to the St. Joseph area. On July 23, 1966, he was united in marriage to Elsie Bowman. Jim (Big Red) enjoyed trucking. He was a truck driver most of his life. He worked for the Jim Fender Trucking Co. of St. Joseph and, at the time of his illness, was employed by the Harold DeShon Trucking Co. of Clarksdale, Missouri. James was a Christian.

Survivors include: James' wife, Elsie, of the home in St. Joseph; one son, Ray Hughes and wife, Jamie, St Joseph; two stepsons, Harold Bowman of Florida and Arthur Bowman, Maysville, Missouri; two step­daughters, Nancy McGinnis, Jamesport, Missouri, and Mary Mace, Skidmore, Missouri; one grandson, Bryson Arley Hughes; stepgrandchildren; stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph C. Hughes, Fairfax, Missouri, and Tom W. Hughes, Tarkio; one sister, Berniece Straub, Maryville, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by a stepson, Danny Bowman, St. Joseph; paternal grandparents, Rosa and Charles Hughes, Tarkio; maternal grandparents, Dine and James Overlease, Tarkio; parents, Phyllis M. Hughes-Richards, Rock Port, Missouri, and Arley Ward, St. Joseph; and stepfather, Earl Allen Richards, Rock Port.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Jul 30, 1998

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Graves and Marian Douglas attended the visitation services of George E. (Buster) Humbert Sunday afternoon at the Meierhoffer - Fleeman Chapel in St. Joseph.
Buster married Marjory E. Moore on Sept. 30, 1935 in St. Joseph. She survives at the home. There is also one son, John R. Humbert; three grandchildren, and one great grandson, Fenton Benjamin Humbert; and two sisters, Esther E. Hanrahan, Cameron and Dema M. Martin, St. Joseph.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Apr 30, 1998

Leola M. Inman, 79, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 6th, 2017, at the Oak Pointe Assisted Living Center in Maryville, MO.

Leola was born August 18, 1937 in Tarkio, MO.

She was an Energizer employee for 35 years. Something that will be remembered about Leola was that for Christmas she would bake cookies for all the Energizer employees.

She was a member of the Fairfax, MO Order of Eastern Star, chapter number 373.

Leola had a great love of dogs, especially her current dog “Missie”.

Leola’s body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home of Maryville.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Home Cemetery in Tarkio, MO. The service time is 11:00 AM.

Jackson, Camille Rae Adams - Camille Rae Jackson, the daughter of Jon William and Ardene Rae (Kelly) Adams, was born February 2, 1969, in St. Charles, Illinois. She graduated from Washington State Schools. Camille attended Bellevue University in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

On August 2, 2002, Camille was united in marriage to Cletus Jackson, Jr. at the Douglas County Courthouse in Omaha. They made their home in Omaha and became the parents of one daughter, Jordan.

Camille was employed by Maxum Group in Omaha for the past seven years as an executive recruiter. She was a member of the Calvary Chapel in Omaha. Camille passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Omaha at the age of 48.

Camille was preceded in death by father-in-law, Cletus Jackson, Sr. Survivors include husband, Cletus C. Jackson, Jr.; daughter, Jordan Jackson, both of Omaha; father, Jon Adams, Renton, Washington; mother, Ardene Adams, Edmonds, Washington; mother-in-law, Kay Jackson, Rock Port, Missouri; and sister-in-law, Dianna Miller, Hamburg, Iowa.

Memorial Service: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 3, 2017, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.

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Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Lawson, Sandra Marie "Sandy" - Sandra Marie (Sandy) Lawson, the daughter of Ora William and Marie Janett (Moody) Perry, was born November 5, 1969, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1988.

In 1990, Sandy was united in marriage to Farin Lawson in Rock Port and they became the proud parents of one daughter, Tayha. They later divorced.

Sandy was employed as a waitress at Trail’s End and as a dispatcher for Atchison County Emergency Management, both in Rock Port.

She attended and was baptized at the Church of Christ in Rock Port. Sandy passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017, at her home in Rock Port at the age of 47.

Sandy was preceded in death by father, Ora Perry. Survivors include daughter, Tayha Lawson (Jason Roush), Johnson, Nebraska; twin granddaughters, Ember and Leena Lawson, Johnson; mother, Marie Perry, Rock Port; two brothers, Jerry William Perry and wife, Louise, Rock Port, and Danny Perry and wife, Lita, Fairfax.

Graveside Service and Interment:
11:00 AM, Thursday, June 22, 2017, High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri.

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Services Conducted By: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Lininger, Ortel Eugene "Gene" - Ortel Eugene “Gene” Lininger, the son of Loren O. and Mildred Pauline (Whited) Lininger was born July 21, 1942 in Maryville, Missouri. He graduated from Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri in 1960. Later that year, Gene graduated from refrigeration school in St. Joseph, Missouri.

In 1960, Gene was united in marriage to Judy Smith and they became the parents of; Shelly Jane, Randall Eugene, and David Ray. They later divorced. On July 17, 1976, Gene was united in marriage to Janet Lee “Jan” Schraeder. In 1979, they built a home on Red Star Road, northwest of Rock Port where they lived to the present time.

Gene was formerly employed by the Atchison County Co-Op and Atchison Holt Electric, both of Rock Port. Gene then owned and operated Lininger Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning for over 45 years. Gene passed away surrounded by his family Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 74.

Gene was a former Boy Scout Leader, Little League Baseball coach, Rock Port Park Board member, Rock Port Golf & Country Club Board President, and served on the Rock Port Volunteer Fire Department for 16 years. Gene was a member of the Rock Port Masonic Lodge #157, A.F. and A.M. and the Scottish Rite Valley of St. Joseph, Missouri.

Besides his parents, Gene was preceded in death by, son, David Ray Lininger, sister, Edna Mae Lininger, and brother, Thomas Ray Lininger. Survivors include wife, Jan Lininger, Rock Port; children, Shelly (Mark) Cofer, Rock Port, Randy (Stephanie) Lininger, Shawnee, Kansas, Teresa (Bill) Runkles, Nebraska City, Nebraska, Jeff (Wanda) Blasnitz, Gretna, Nebraska, Kim Schraeder, Weston, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Josh (Sarah) Runkles, Jake Runkles, Summer Lininger, Lauren Cofer, Taylor Cofer, Morgan Cofer, Brooke Lininger, Blake Lininger, Nick Blasnitz, Laura (Tyson) Ruhge; three great grandchildren, Graceyn Lininger, Lily Runkles and Kale Runkles, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services:
10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 4, 2017, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri.

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Dana Winford Loveland, Sr. was born March 22, 1928 in Fairfax, MO, the son of Elmer H. and Myrtle B. (Lee) Loveland. Dana passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 1997 at the Woodburn Center of Gladstone, MO at the age of 69 years old.
He was a retired assistant terminal manager for truck lines and was a driver for Maranatha Manor Group Home in Richmond. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a former scoutmaster for Vibbard Troop 500. Dana was a promoter of country music talent.
On March 27, 1958 he was united in marriage to Gaynel Marie McGuire of Tarkio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Carl and Ernie Loveland; two sisters, Rosie Dunkle and Fern Loveland.
Survivors include his wife, Gaynel of the home; two sons and three daughters: Dana (Dan) Loveland, Jr., Excelsior Springs, MO; Darrell Loveland, Fruita, CO; Danelle Jensen, Ames, IA; Diana Smith, Excelsior Springs, MO; Karen Schooler, St. Louis; four brothers: Huston Loveland, Delbert Loveland, Centre, CA; Dale Loveland, Turlock, CA; Gilbert Loveland, Stockton, CA; one sister, Elsie Browning, Lee's Summit, MO; 13 grandchildren, one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Nov. 21 at the First Baptist Church in Richmond, MO with the Rev. Ralph Morris officiating. Graveside services and burial were held Saturday morning, Nov. 22 at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Dec 4, 1997

Lynn, Clara Belle "Coke" Sharp - Clara Belle “Coke” Sharp Lynn, age 88, of Moore Haven, Florida passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Clara Belle Sharp was born on August 31, 1928 in Watson, Missouri, the daughter of Nuell Daniel Sharp and Leola Marie (Hayes) Sharp.  

She was united in marriage to Willie Cline “Dub” Lynn on January 20, 1964.  They lived in Nebraska City, Nebraska for many years.  Clara Belle was a waitress most of her life. She also worked at and retired from American Meter in Nebraska City. Upon the passing of her husband, Clara Belle moved to Florida, where she resided with family.  She loved to cook, garden, sew, and most of all she loved being near her grand children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nuell and Leola Sharp, her husband “Dub”, her son and daughter in law Raymond and Helen Lewis, her daughter Cheryl Burgis, her grandson Tommy Van,  and her brothers Arnold and Irvin Sharp.

She is survived by her son Merrill Lewis of Muskogee, Oklahoma, step daughter Denise Ray and her husband Stan  of Gallatin, Missouri, and Son-in-law Stafford Burgis of Moore Haven, Florida, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grand children, Brothers Maurice Sharp and his wife Bonnie of University Park, Washington and Carol Deane Sharp and wife Mary of Red Oak, Iowa, Sisters Velma Wilson of Grants Pass, Oregon and Janie Harding of Red Oak, Iowa,  Sisters-in-law Lois Lynn of Hamburg, Iowa and Jean Sharp of  Wellsburg, Iowa, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg, IA with Rev. James Burnette officiating.  Burial will follow at the High Creek Cemetery in Watson, MO

Marr, Michael Ryan - Michael Ryan Marr was born on November 30, 1948, in Council Bluffs, IA to Joseph Clifford & Josephine Arlene (Vaughn) Marr. He attended elementary and junior high school in Council Bluffs at Roosevelt. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School with the Class of 1968.

Mike met the love of his life, Sandra Sue Abbott, while attending high school. They were married July 8, 1967. Together, they had three daughters: Shawn, Shelly and Melanie.

Shortly after their marriage, Mike began working for the Milwaukee Railroad in Perry, IA. He and Sandy made their home in Perry and then Rippey, IA, at this time. When the Milwaukee Railroad closed, Mike & Sandy moved to Howe, TX, where he worked for the BNSF Railroad. In March of 1983, they moved to Westboro, MO, where Mike learned to operate a tiling machine. He tiled for Mather & Sons for the rest of his life.

Mike was a volunteer fireman for many years in Westboro. He and Sandy also became Atchison County First Responders in 2008. Together, they responded to many calls and helped many people. He was always willing to take the time to help someone out whether they were friend, family or stranger. Mike attended church at the Shenandoah Community of Christ. Mike passed away Monday, March 6, 2017, at his home in Westboro at the age of 68.

Besides his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Marr. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, of the home; daughters, Shawn Manchester and husband, Mark, Westboro, Shelly Twitchell and friend, George Selleck, Lansing, Kansas, and Melanie Otto and husband, John, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland; grandchildren, Chris, Andrew and Kyle Sloop, Mark, Miles, Jessica, Malcolm (+1) and Michael Manchester, Michael, Jessie, Joshua and Tommy Twitchell, Brittany and Derick Otto; brother, Russell Marr and wife, Sandra; sister, Teresa Mutum and husband, Dave; and many nieces, nephews and family members.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 9, 2017, Community of Christ Church, Shenandoah, Iowa.
Interment: 1:00 P.M, Thursday, Walden Grove Cemetery, Westboro.

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Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.

McEnaney, Scott William - Scott William McEnaney, the son of Derald William and Sharon L. (Kelly) McEnaney, was born September 29, 1964, in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1982.

On March 9, 1985, Scott was united in marriage to Brenda Kay Schebaum. They made their home in Tarkio and became the parents of two children, Seth and Hanna. They later divorced.

Scott helped farm on the family farm, worked various construction jobs and for Iowa Beef Packers. He also worked in precast concrete for Parshall Concrete in Mound City, Missouri, and drove a truck.

Scott was a member of the National Rifle Association and was confirmed and baptized in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Tarkio. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Scott passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at his home in Hamburg, Iowa, at the age of 52.

Besides his parents, Scott was preceded in death by three infant sisters. Survivors include son, Seth McEnaney and wife, Katie; daughter, Hanna McEnaney, all of Rock Port, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jayme, Camden, Bryna, Caroline and Colby; brother, Rodney McEnaney and wife, Kristi, Tarkio; two nieces, Michelle and Abigail; one nephew, Jake; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; and special friend, Darlynn Johnson.

Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 12, 2017, Grace Church, Rock Port, Missouri.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

McKinnon, Larry - Larry McKinnon
1948-2017
Tarkio, Missouri

Larry McKinnon, 68, Tarkio, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at his home in Tarkio.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, April 25, 2017, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Memorials: Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio.
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

McNaughton, John K. - John K. McNaughton, the son of Ferrell and Jean Ellen (Heckenlively) McNaughton, was born January 9, 1943, in Maryville, Missouri. He attended Westboro High School, Westboro, Missouri, graduating in 1961.

John was employed by Atchison County Coop, Rolf Fertilizer and Supply, both in Rock Port, Missouri, Crop Production Services in Westboro, and Earl May Nursery in Shenandoah, Iowa. John also served as Mayor of Westboro for 12 years. In 2013, he sold his home in Westboro, and moved into Tarkio, Missouri, to the present time.

John was a member of the United Methodist Church, Westboro. He passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, at the age of 74.

John was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include sister, Karen Riley and husband, Elic, Elmo, Missouri; brother, Alan McNaughton, Westboro; nieces and nephews, Jeff (Rhonda) Riley, Lanita (Frank) Vanderbush, Jerry (Regina) Riley, Shane McNaughton, Somer Norman and Slade McNaughton; and numerous great nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Jim Hawkins for his dedicated friendship and the many hours spent with John the last few years of his life.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, March 14, 2017, United Methodist Church, Westboro, Missouri.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro

Memorials: Center Grove Cemetery
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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Meininger, Helen Jo Millsap - Helen Jo (Millsap) Meininger, the daughter of Pearl and Ona (Herron) Millsap, was born July 14, 1920.

In 1940, Helen was united in marriage to MH Meininger. They celebrated 59 wonderful years together, before MH’s passing in 2003.

Helen passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica, California, at the age of 96.

Survivors include daughter, Pam Meininger; grandchildren, Kurt Tietz and Karen Roth; and great-granddaughters, Kailee and Makayla Burgess, Arianna Knox, Amber Tietz and Isabel Leech.

Graveside Service and Interment: 12:00 P.M. (Noon), Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Linden Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri.

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Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 1998, at the Baptist Church in Fairfax, Missouri, for Preshie Irene Mills of Fairfax. Pastor Larry Collins officiated. Interment was made in Prairie Hill Cemetery in Tarkio under the direction of Davis Funeral Home of Tarkio.
Preshie I. Mills, age 79, passed away Monday, July 20, 1998, at Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born August 1, 1918, in Morristown, Tennessee, to Pearl M. (Quinton) and Arthur J. Smith. She attended the rural Pepperbox School near Tarkio.
On August 11, 1944, Preshie was united in marriage to Jess H. Mills. They farmed in Atchison County. Following their retirement in 1971, they made their homfe in Fairfax. Jess passed away April 4,1975. Preshie worked at Community Hospital in Fairfax as a nurses' aide and for the hospital auxiliary. Being recognized for over 400 hours of volunteer service, she worked late nights collecting hugs and making lots of friends. Preshie also worked at Tarkio College in Tarkio.
Preshie was a member of the Baptist Church in Fairfax where she taught Sunday School for 17 years. Since 1967, she had been a member of the Tarkio Alien Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary Unit Number 199.
Survivors include: one son, Harvey Mills and daughter-in-law, Kyra,, of Rock Port, Missouri; two daughters, Darlene Joesting and son-in-law, Ke­neth, of Rock Port, and Barbara Erwin and son-in-law, Robert, of Fairfax; five grandsons, Steve Joesting and wife, Julie, Donnie Erwin and wife, Jamie, Jon Erwin and wife, Sheila, Andrew Bachle and wife, Angie, and Peter Bachle and wife, Heruiette; great-grandchildren, Cody and Cavin Joesting and Bethany Erwin; and one sister, Sue Champion, Fort Bragg,
California.

Besides her parents and husband, Jess, Preshie was preceded in death by one son, James Mills; one grandson, David Joesting; two brothers, Ralph and Walker Smith; and one sister, Iva Bowling. Memorials may be directed to the Prairie Hill Cemetery in Tarkio or the Baptist Church in Fairfax.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Jul 30, 1998

Millsap, Francis - Frances Millsap, 97, of Rock Port, passed away Dec. 28, 2016 at a Rock Port care center. 

She was born on June 19, 1919 in the Milton community of Atchison County. Frances graduated from Corning High School and attended Tarkio College.

She married Orval “Ted” Millsap on March 29, 1942 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He preceded her in death in 1986. 

Frances was also preceded by her parents, Clemon O. and Emma L. (Martin) Van Gundy; brothers, Dick and Bill VanGundy; sister, Virginia Rhoades; and great-great grandsons, Devin Millsap and Kevin Beck. 

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Betty Millsap, Tarkio, Mo.; sister, Dorothy Jean Bradley, Auburn, Neb.; three grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. 

Memorial services: Mon., Jan. 2, 2017, 2:00 pm, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. Private family inurnment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port. Memorials: First Lutheran Church, Rock Port

Moreland, D.G. - D.G. “Skeeter” Moreland, the son of William D. and Grace (Weaver) Moreland, was born December 6, 1936, in St. Charles, Missouri. He attended schools in the St. James, Missouri, area. Skeeter enlisted in the United States Navy on May 3, 1954, and was stationed in Japan for a short time. He received his honorable discharge on May 2, 1962.

On June 5, 1985, Skeeter was united in marriage to Judy Chard in Rock Port, Missouri, where they made their home to the present time. Skeeter owned and operated Moreland Logging for over 50 years. In the mid 1970’s, Skeeter purchased the Rock Port Army Store where he sold surplus items and clothing for ten years.

Skeeter enjoyed gardening with Judy, traveling, playing cards, fishing with Ransom, Brogan and Mikaila and most especially playing with his grandkids and great grandkids. He also enjoyed drinking coffee daily at Our Place with all his close friends. Skeeter passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Bryan LGH Medical Center East, Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 80.

In addition to his parents, Skeeter was preceded in death by sisters, Judy Faye Moreland, June Gardner, Novella Bullock; brothers, Carl Moreland, Joe Moreland and Paul Moreland. Survivors include wife, Judy, Rock Port; children, Dawn Lair, Omaha, Nebraska, Christopher (Cristina) Chard, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Shelly (Bert) Martinez, Troy, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Trystan (Maggie) Lair, Brogan (Mikaila) Lair, Ransom (Rachel) Lair, Payton (Jacob) Lair, Kylie Silcott, Kendrew Chard, Alyssa Martinez, Mikaela (Ryan) Ascheman and Crystal Parsons; eight great grandchildren, Kinley, Kamryn, Dylan, Addison, Piper, Sylas, Addilyn and Azura; sisters, Brenda (Ed) Scaggs, St. James, Carol (Nick) Ritz, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, Janet (Jim) Eyman, Vichy, Missouri; brothers, Larry Moreland, Steelville, Missouri, Max Moreland, St. James, Charles Moreland, Belle Vernon; and son-in-law, David (Kathy) Lair.

No visitation or memorial services will be held at this time.
Memorials: D.G. “Skeeter” Moreland Memorial Fund.

Arrangements under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Murry, Edward Vincent - Edward Vincent Murry, the son of Ross Lee and Marie Doris (Fischer) Murry, was born November 15, 1939, in Watson, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, Missouri, graduating in 1958. He attended South Dakota State College for one year. In June of 1963, Ed was drafted into the United States Army, where he served his country for two years, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam Era.

On November 16, 1968, Ed was united in marriage to Janice Marie Schoonover at the First Lutheran Church in Rock Port. In August of 1972, they purchased a farm south of Rock Port, where they made their home and became the parents of one son, Lance.

Ed owned and operated Murry Dozer and Construction in Rock Port for 46 years. He built dams, levees, wascobs, and laid drainage tile on many farms in Nodaway, Holt and Atchison Counties.

Ed was a member of the First Lutheran Church. He was a good pilot and loved flying his Piper J-5C Cub. He enjoyed trap shooting, hunting behind his favorite bird dog, fishing on the River and drinking coffee with many, many friends. Ed never met a stranger and loved a good conversation with everyone. He loved to tell stories about growing up, area history, his family, and especially about his granddaughter, Ava. Ed passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 77.

Besides his parents, Ed was preceded in death by sister, Ila Faye Smith and brother-in-law, George Schoonover, Jr. Survivors include wife, Janice Murry, Rock Port; son, Lance Murry and wife, Jessica, and their daughter, Ava Grayce, Hickman, Nebraska; sister, Sue Powell and husband, Joe, Maryville, Missouri; brother-in-law, Harold Smith, North Platte, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Betty Henry; brother-in-law, Bob Schoonover; brother and sister-in-law, Skeet Schoonover and wife, Shirley; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley Mather and husband, Dean, all of Rock Port; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 13, 2017, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port.
Interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port.

Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port

Nocton, Marven - Marven Nocton, 78 of Red Oak, Iowa, passed away April 25, 2017 at the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center in Red Oak.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Center Grove Cemetery near Westboro, Missouri with Pastor Gordon Scott officiating.

Open visitation will be on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Malvern, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Marven's name to Red Oak Rehab & Care Center, 1600 Summit, Red Oak, IA 51566.

Marven Nocton, the youngest of five children of William Thomas and Nellie Mae (Shelby) Nocton, was born on September 3, 1938 near Westboro, Missouri where his family lived on a farm. He grew up in the Farragut and Shenandoah, Iowa area. Marven lived in Clarinda, Iowa before moving to live in Malvern, Iowa at the Manor of Malvern which later was renamed Faith Ridge Living Center. When the facility closed, Marven moved to Red Oak, Iowa where he became a resident of the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center.

Marven was a kind and gentle man who enjoyed watching westerns, collecting matchbox cars, and stuffed animals.

Marven passed away at Red Oak Rehab on April 25, 2017 at the age of 78 years, 8 months, and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Nellie Nocton; and his sisters, Helen (Glenn) Larsen, Dorothea Mae (Orrin) Larsen, and Elizabeth Ann Polsley.

Marven is survived by his sister Martha (Max) McKinley of Sacramento, CA; brother-in-law Carroll Polsley of Clarinda, IA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and the residents and staff who knew and remembered him.

Edith M. Record was born March 9, 1924 in Phelps City, MO., the daughter of Lloyd and Lela May Tallant Jackson. She passed away Jan. 2, 1994 at Bethesda Care Center, Tarkio, MO., at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 24 days.
She attended Phelps City, Missouri school and resided in the community until 1971. During this time she was employed at Hamburg Nursery, Hamburg, IA, and also at Pleasant View Rest Home.
As a child she was confirmed a member of the United Methodist Church, Phelps City. She also was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star Rock Port Chapter No. 440.
She is survived by two daughters: Deborah K. Tanner, Tarkio, MO., and Sherry A Ashford, Rock Port, MO.; three sons: Lloyd C. Reinier, Henderson, NV.; Steve R. Grossman, Rock Port; and Tony L. Grossman, Fairfax; ten brothers and sisters; nine grand­children and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, one daughter, Constance Louise Grossman and three brothers.
Funeral services were held Jan. 2, 1994 at the Minter Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Rob Winger. Music was provided by; organist, Mrs. Philip Randall; soloist, M. D. Minter, Jr.
Pallbearers were: Bob Piper, Scott Melvin, Ronnie McMahon, DickMorgan, Jr. Harbin, Donnie Daugherty.
Interment: Linden Cemetery, Rock Port, MO.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Jan 13, 1994

Renken, Claus John Jr - Claus John Renken, Jr., 84, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, engineer, and ham radio enthusiast, checked in on the weather net for the final time on May 27, 2017. Each Friday evening for decades, John hosted ham radio enthusiasts on a world wide net, exchanging information about weather, crops, and life with friends spread across the thousands of miles, joined together by a love of technology and a curiosity about, well, everything.

John was a man of many passions, all enduring, but the most important was his devotion and love for Virginia, his wife of 61 years, who survives him. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen (Dianne) and sister in law Shirley Renken. John is survived by brother Tim Renken, and sisters Anne Marshall of Columbia, Missouri, and Elizabeth (Terry) Boone, St. Louis, Missouri. He is also survived by daughters Julie (Blake) Hurst, of Tarkio, Missouri, and Laura Renken (Mark Lampe) of St. Louis, and grandchildren Lee (Ryan) Harms of Westboro, Ann (Matt) Schlueter of Tarkio, and Ben (Kenzie) of Kansas City, Missouri. John had 6 great-grandchildren, Aaron, Lizzie, and Josh Schlueter, Gabe and Abbie Harms, and Levi Hurst.

John graduated from the University of Missouri with a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, served in United States Navy, and began his professional career as a researcher in nuclear materials testing at the Argonne National Laboratories in the Chicago area. In 1970 the family returned to Jefferson City, Missouri, to be near their families and to pursue their dream of owning a farm. John worked as a television repairman and as a nuclear power specialist and auditor with the Missouri Public Service Commission. The couple eventually settled on farm near California, Missouri. John and Virginia planted an orchard on the farm, and for many years sold apples to loyal customers throughout central Missouri.

John was an accomplished musician, playing the clarinet and saxophone in orchestras, bands, and church groups for all of his life. He taught himself to play the violin in his seventies, and played the organ as well. He was always and everywhere surrounded by music.

He was also interested in astronomy, converting a former dairy barn on his farm to an observatory, a feature not often found on farms in Moniteau County. He was an avid gardener, loved raising cattle, and was devoted to soil conservation on his farm.

John was always busy with a project. Repairing barns, remodeling his and Virginia’s farm home, building fence, or designing a new and improved antenna to boost his radio reception all occupied his time and considerable energies. His projects always had several things in common: they paid little attention to style or to convention, but they were built to last. Through tornadoes, earthquakes, or any other imaginable catastrophe, natural or man-made, his family fully expects that the works of Johnny will survive.

John was sometimes wrong, but never in doubt. He was devoted to Virginia, caring for “Ginger” when time and age reversed their roles, and he was a faithful and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had little use for babies, but infinite patience for children, especially curious children. He followed current events not at all, had no respect for any politician, and kept up with news in Germany and soap operas in Mexico in order to practice his German and his Spanish. He had a deep and abiding faith in God, of the Lutheran persuasion, and he has left us for a far better place. May he rest in peace.

Graveside Service and Interment:
10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 30, 2017, Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.

Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Renken, Virginia Ann Froerer - Virginia Ann (Froerer) Renken was born on Christmas Day, 1933, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Her father was a civil engineer, and the family moved from Scottsbluff, where Mr. Froerer helped design the national monument there, to Kansas City, and finally to Jefferson City Missouri, where he helped design the bridge spanning the Missouri River. Virginia and her family lived on Greenberry Road, down the street from a family named Renken, whose oldest son was named John. Virginia graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Missouri with a degree in mathematics. She and John Renken were married on June 5th, 1955.

The couple began their married life in Lemont, Illinois, where both of their daughters were born. They returned to Missouri in 1971, first living in Jefferson City and then moving to a farm in Moniteau County. Virginia worked at the Missouri Farm Bureau, first in the finance department and then as Personnel Director. Virginia then began her second career, managing the Old Home Place Orchard and raising apples from the more than 800 trees that she and John planted. When John and Virginia purchased the farm it was worn down from erosion and neglect. Like every other home they lived in and cared for, the farm on Route T became a garden spot. John and Virginia restored their home place over 40 years of loving care, and after their family, improving the farm was a main source of satisfaction and pride.

Virginia passed away in Fairfax, Missouri, on June 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents and John, her husband of 61 years. She is survived by a brother, Dean Froerer, his wife Carolyn of Seattle, Washington, two daughters, Julie (Blake) Hurst of Tarkio, Missouri, and Laura Renken (Mark Lampe) of St. Louis, Missouri. Virginia is also survived by three grandchildren, Lee (Ryan) Harms and Ann (Matt) Schlueter of Tarkio, and Ben (Kenzie) Hurst of Kansas City, Missouri. Virginia has 6 great grandchildren: Abbie and Gabe Harms, Aaron, Lizzie, and Josh Schlueter, and Levi Hurst.

Pictures often fail to capture truth, but pictures of Virginia captured her essence. She and Johnny had a great romance, one only interrupted by his death a month before her passing, and that love, both given and received, was clear in every picture of Virginia. She loved her family and her farm; she and Johnny built a marriage that was a thing of beauty, a union that is and will always be an inspiration to everyone who had the good fortune and the blessing to share in that love and devotion. Ginger and Johnny are again one, and those they leave behind are better in every way for a love story that began so long ago on Greenberry Road.

Graveside Service and Interment: 10:30 A.M., Monday, July 3, 2017, Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Helen S. Robinson, daughter of the late Perry and Emma Thompson, was born west of Fairfax November 14,1902. She passed away Jan. 3, 1994 at a care center in Lakewood, CO.
She was married to Robert L. Robinson, Sr., April 22,1925. He preceded her in death. Two sons were born to this union. William T. of Denver, CO., and Major Robert L. Jr., who died while serving his country in the Air Force. A sister Mary Poe died in Sept. of 1993.
Besides the son, a sister, Eva Trauernicht, several grand children and cousins survive.
Helen graduated from the Fairfax High School in 1923. She attended the State Teacher College at Maryville and taught at the Evening Star rural school. She had been a member of the English Presbyterian Church later changing her membership to the Baptist Church.
Services  and burial were in Denver, CO.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Jan 13, 1994

Madge L. (Bell) Robinson was born Nov. 18, 1911 at Dora, MO. the daughter of Robert and Ada Bell. She passed away at the Community Hospital, Fairfax May 25, 1998 at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 7 days.
She grew up in the Dora, MO area and attended schools there. In April of 1942 she married Winfred F. Robinson in Las Vegas, Nev. They lived in the San Diego, Calif, area from 1942 until moving to Fairfax in 1976. She owned and operated a restaurant in San Diego, Calif. She and her husband owned and operated an electrical contracting business in San Diego, also.
Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Louis Bell, Taft Bell, Powell Bell and Morrell Bell; one sister, Delia Woods; one half-brother, Ervell Bennett.
Nieces and nephews survive.
Graveside services and burial was held June 1 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulsa, Okla.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Jun 4, 1998

Rumery Larry Franklin - Larry Franklin Rumery, 76, Fairfax, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care in Tarkio, Missouri.

There are no memorial services or visitation planned at this time.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later time.

Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Cremation arrangements under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Slater, Nancy J. - Nancy Jean (Gilmore) Slater, 69, Oklahoma City, formerly of Rock Port, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

All Funeral Services Pending, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Smith, Luretta Rose Harbison - Luretta Rose Smith, the daughter of Lauren Virgil and Mabel Pearl (Kemerling) Harbison was born April 3, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska. As a young girl, Luretta enjoyed toe-dancing and performing, and in high school was a drum majorette, cheerleader and sang in the chorus. She graduated from Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri in 1957, then Omaha School of Commerce, Omaha, Nebraska, later the same year.

On December 8, 1957, Luretta was united in marriage to James Clifford Smith at the First Baptist Church in Tarkio. They made their home in Tarkio until 1963 when they moved to the Smith family farm northeast of Tarkio, where they lived to the present time. They became the parents of three children; Clifford Brian, Belinda Suzanne and Lauren Brent.

Luretta was employed by Mr. Bennett at the Tarkio Popcorn Company, Cunningham McMasters Insurance, Tarkio, the Tarkio High School, as secretary, and for many years as secretary for the First Baptist Church.

Luretta was a member of First Baptist Church and the Pony Express Hitch- Hiker Camping Club. She and Clifford enjoyed pulling their camper to Arizona for 15 years. She also enjoyed gardening (in her bikini), cooking and canning, and especially loved spending time with her family. Luretta passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017, at her home, at the age of 77.

Luretta was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Beverly Jean Springer and Patricia (Pat) Meek. Survivors include her husband, Clifford, Tarkio; son, Brian Smith, Tarkio; former daughter-in-law and caregiver, Loria Smith, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Belinda (Butch) Grimm, St. Joseph; son, Brent (Sherry) Smith, Tarkio; four grandsons, Jeremy, Joshua and Jason Smith, Kolton Wallace; six step grandchildren, Stephanie Smith, Devin Wallingford, Connor Grimm, Anna Carr, Bryant Corbin and Brittany Corbin; one great grandchild, Curtis Smith; five step great grandchildren, Brody Cobb-Wallace, Mason Corbin, Leslie Rose, Piper Jo Wallingford and Tyler Smith.

Funeral Service:
10:30 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2017, First Baptist Church, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri.

Online obituaries and condolences: www.minterfuneralchapels.com

Memorial services for Willard Maxwell "Max" Stalcup, 85, of Lawrence, KS was held Monday morning at the Warren -McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Mr. Stalcup died Thursday evening, April 23, 1998 at the Brandon Woods Retirement Community. He was a long time Lawrence resident, moving there in 1952 from Atchison, KS.
He was a counselor and principal at Lawrence High School and then was the director of the United States School District 497 Vocational and Continuing Education. He had formerly taught school and coached at Pattonsburg, MO; Fairview and Atchison, KS. He was a member of the National Education Association and the noon Kiwanis Club. He was the 1989 Kiwanis Outstanding Citizen of the Year. He was instrumental in establishing the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence.
He received his BS degree from Northwest Missouri State, Maryville, and his MA degree in business from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He was born July 24, 1912 in Forbes, MO, the son of Gabriel and Effie Worley Stalcup. He served in the US Navy dur­ing World War II.
Mr. Stalcup married Lucile Lackey on July 19, 1940 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She survives of the home. He is also survived by two daughters, Sharon Mendlick, Omaha, NE and Mary Ann Stalcup of Madison, Wise; one son, W. M. Stalcup, Jr., Cheyenne, Wyo; one sister, LaVona Reid, Rock Port; and five grandchildren.
Inurnment will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Fairfax.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Douglas County of the Max Stalcup Lawrence Education Foundation and may be made in care of the Warren - McElwain Morturay.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Apr 30, 1998

Stevenson, Jo-Anne Marie Hickman - Jo-Anne Marie Stevenson, a mother and an elementary school teacher, who graduated summa cum laude from Rice University and, later, raised four children died on Monday, March 6, 2016, in Lakewood, CO. Jo-Anne was 83.

Jo-Anne grew up in Houston, TX, raised by her parents, John Belmar Hickman and Esther Marie Durel Hickman. She attended St. Agnes Academy for high school, and subsequently was one of the first women to attend Rice University, where she was awarded a full scholarship. At Rice, she excelled in academics. She graduated in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree in English and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. As an undergraduate, she traveled to Boulder, CO, during the summer of 1953 where she met John Cleland Stevenson, who would later become her second husband.

After graduation, Jo-Anne married Robert Broughton, an officer in the U.S. Air Force, in 1956. While stationed in Peru, IN, the couple had their first child, Debra. Robert later left the Air Force and the couple moved to Glendale, CA, where they had two more children, Robert and Judith. The marriage was dissolved in 1961.

Jo-Anne returned to Houston, TX, where she raised three children and served as a teacher in a local elementary school. Recognized for her talent, she was rapidly promoted to school principal. She earned a master’s degree from the University of Houston in 1969.

She reconnected with, and in 1974, married John C. Stevenson. With John, she moved back to California, living now in Chula Vista where John was employed in the defense and aerospace sector. Jo-Anne followed John to live as an expatriate in Shiraz, Iran, where John worked on a contract for Westinghouse. In Shiraz, Jo-Anne taught at the American School. In 1978, before the Iranian revolution, Jo-Anne and John returned to California for the birth of her last child, John Peter Stevenson. In 1984, they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to raise their son. In Tulsa, Jo-Anne served as an assistant librarian for Union Public Schools. She moved to Lakewood, CO, in 2016.

Jo-Anne was an insatiable reader who excelled in the use of written language. She was an expert at contract bridge and she enjoyed solving difficult cross-word puzzles. The same talents made her a formidable opponent in both Trivial Pursuit and Scrabble.

Jo-Anne is survived by her children, Debra Anne Edwards with her husband William James Edwards, Robert John Broughton, Judith Marie Broughton, and John Peter Stevenson with his wife Siejen Yin Stevenson, and her grandchildren Christine Marie Edwards Stewart, Lindsey Joanne Edwards, William Michael Edwards, Andrew John Edwards, and John Robert Stevenson, and her great grandchild Austin James Stewart. Jo-Anne was pre-deceased by her husbands Robert Broughton and John C. Stevenson, and her brother Paul Hickman and her parents John Belmar Hickman and Esther Marie Durel Hickman.

Graveside Service and Interment:
11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 18, 2017, Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Missouri.
There is no visitation.

Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri

Stoltenberg, Del A. - Del A. Stoltenberg was born April 17, 1935 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, the son of Adolf and Cora (Gerdes) Stoltenberg.
Del was a graduate of Nebraska City High School class of 1953. Del received his bachelor’s degree from Peru State College; he later received his Master’s Degree from Wayne State College.
He married Dolores Smith in 1956 in Nebraska City.    Del taught and coached at Scribner, Nebraska, Grand Island Nebraska, Wayne State College, Tarkio College, and Rock Port. He was a long time resident of Rock Port prior to moving to Lincoln.
Del loved his wife, kids, grandkids and great grandkids. He loved athletics, and if you were to ask anyone he did not like to lose. In his younger years he was an avid golfer. Del was active in college, participating in football and drafted to the NFL as a punter, but declined in order to follow his dreams of being a coach.
Del was a member of the Wayne State College Hall of Fame, The Peru State College Hall of Fame, and Missouri Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Del passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at a Lincoln, Nebraska care center at the age of 82.
Survivors include children, Jay Stoltenberg (Ann) of Wall Lake, Iowa, Tracy Garber of Macon, Georgia, Missy Vollmer (Mark) of Hamilton Missouri, and Jon Stoltenberg (Jennifer) of Lincoln, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and brother, Ron Stoltenberg of Highland California.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores; son-in-law, Tom Garber; and his parents.
Services: Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 10:30 am, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. Family visitation: Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. Interment: Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Nebraska. Memorials: The Rock Port High School library and athletic programs, in care of the funeral home. 

Vanderplaats, Laurie J. Walkup - Laurie J. VanderPlaats, the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley (Kemerling) Walkup, was born May 4, 1966, in Fairfax, Missouri. She attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, Missouri, graduating in 1984. Laurie attended one year of college at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri.

On June 4, 1988, Laurie was united in marriage to Harold VanderPlaats. They made their home in Tarkio, Missouri.

Laurie was a Nurse’s Aide, Med Tech & assistant office manager at Northview Manor Nursing Home for 25 years, and then was employed in home health care, caring for several ladies in Tarkio. She was also the bookkeeper for her and Harold’s business, H & L, LLC.

Laurie enjoyed fishing, loved her dogs, baking and cooking. Holidays were an important time for her and she enjoyed hosting the family during those events. Laurie passed away surrounded by her family, Sunday, July 2, 2017, at her home in Tarkio, at the age of 51.

In addition to her parents, Laurie was preceded in death by brother, Michael Walkup, nephew Daniel Walkup. Survivors include husband, Harold, Tarkio; siblings, Robert Walkup and wife, Ruth, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Teresa Walkup, Tarkio, Stephen Walkup and wife, Shannon, Foristell, Missouri; step mother, Joyce Walkup, Tarkio; step siblings, Heather Olson and husband, Jeff, Tarkio, Jason Sutter and wife, Tina, Platte City, Missouri, and Holly Huntley and husband, Jeremy, Rock Port, Missouri; sister-in-law, Tracy Howerton and husband, Russell, Boonville, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 7, 2017, First Baptist Church, Tarkio, Missouri
Interment: Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri

Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Vett, Robert William - Robert William Vette, the son of Leo and Clara (Broermann) Vette was born October 6, 1928, at the home in rural Tarkio, Missouri, where he lived until he entered the nursing home in August 2014. He passed away March 6, 2017, in Rock Port, Missouri, at the age of 88.

Robert attended High Bank country school until enrolling in Rock Port High School, where he graduated in 1945 at the age of 16. After high school, he began farming with his dad and brother. He was drafted into the army in December 1950. He spent time at Fort Leonard Wood and diesel mechanics school in Kansas City, Missouri. He was then transferred to Korea where he served until his discharge in the fall of 1952.

Robert was united in marriage to Velva Deane Stevens at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro, Missouri, by Rev. Nolte on January 18, 1953. Robert was baptized at St. John’s on October 28, 1928, and confirmed at St. John’s on August 8, 1943. Robert served on St. John’s church council as chairman. The St. John’s congregation was a very important part of his life.

Robert and Deane had two sons, Robert (Bobby) Dean and Gary Lee.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Alfred and wife, Verna; and his sister, Leta and husband, George Balle. Robert is survived by his wife, Deane; son, Bobby Vette and wife, Karen; son, Gary Vette and wife, Darcy; grandchildren, Brian, Nicole, Brooke, and Tim and wife, Kara; great-grandchildren, Isaac, Owen and Emmeline; brother-in-law, Lee Eddie Stevens and wife, Donna; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M., Friday, March 10, 2017, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Westboro, Missouri.
Interment: St. John’s Cemetery, Westboro.

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Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Volker, Charlene Marie Jones - Charlene Marie Volker, the daughter of Charles "Jr" and Theona "Toni" (McAdams) Jones was born on August 21, 1948, in Maryville, Missouri, minutes before her twin brother, Charley. She attended school in Tarkio graduating in 1966. Charlene attended Business School in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2003, she graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Northwest Technical School Maryville, Missouri.

Charlene was blessed with two sons from her marriages. Brian and Kurt were her proudest accomplishments.

Besides spending many years as a homemaker, Charlene was employed as a secretary at Tarkio Pelleting for two years. For 15 years, she worked at Fosters Cleaners in Liberty, Missouri. After moving back to Atchison County Charlene began working at North View Manor where her mother was a resident. Charlene then went back to school and received her LPN license. During her time as a practical nurse she was employed at North View Manor Nursing Home in Tarkio and Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, Missouri.

Charlene was a member of the Tarkio United Methodist Church and the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Auxiliary #199, Tarkio. Charlene passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care, Tarkio, at the age of 68.

In addition to her parents, Charlene was preceded in death by sister, Sharon Jones Cook. Survivors include sons, Brian (Carmen) Vance, Kearney, Missouri, and Kurt (Christine Warren) Volker, Denver, Colorado; grandson, Spencer Vance; granddaughter, Walden Vance; brother, Charley (Sharon) Jones, Tarkio; sister, Patti (Mark) Pearson, Malvern, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 7, 2017, Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

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Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

Wakefield, Lois Virginia Howell - Lois Virginia Wakefield, 93, Belle Vista, Arkansas died peacefully February 11, 2017. Lois was born September 20, 1923. She was raised and lived in Tarkio, Missouri where she went to school. She was the daughter of Adelaid and Everett Howell. She had two brothers, Wayne and John Howell. She met and married Charles E Wakefield on July 4th, 1945 and celebrated 50+ wonderful years. They had four children, James Kyland, Charles Everett, Lois Jean and Susan Lynne.

Lois was a warm and loving mother and grandmother. She worked for and taught Kindergarten in El Dorado Springs, Missouri for a number of years before they retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1979. Lois was an active member of 1st United Methodist Church of Bella Vista. She loved to knit and enjoyed the Pray Shawl Ministry.

Survivors include her brother, Wayne Howell of Arizon; Lucky and Danetta Wakefield of Monett, MO; Ann Wakefield of Tarkio, Missouri; Lois Jean and Joel Ray of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and Susan Lynne Witte of El Dorado Springs, MO. She has 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren

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Ruth Ellen (Meadows) Wright of Tarkio was born in Mound City on July 5,1919, the daughter of Dillard and Ida Meadows. She died Tuesday, June 2, 1998 at the Community Hospital, Fairfax.
Mrs. Wright and her husband, Harry, owned and operated the Ford dealership in Tarkio from 1957 until retiring in 1981.
She lived in Mound City until 1957 when she moved to Tarkio. She was a graduate of the Mound City High School. She was a member of the Tarkio Presbyteri an Church, and a former member of book clubs in Tarkio.
On March 24, 1942 she married Harry H. Wright in Maryville.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include the husband of the home in Tarkio; one son and two daughters, Stephen B. Wright, Houston; Judy Posig, Milwaukee; Karen Woloscsuk, Prairie Village, KS; two sisters, Wilma Kneal, Jasper; Lora Offenbacker, Bolckow; five grand­children and two great grandchildren.
Graveside services and burial were held Friday morning, at Tarkio Home Cemetery.

York, Carletta Marie McCord -
Carletta Marie York was born in Albany on Oct. 15,1914 the daughter of Sam and Hazel McCord. She passed away at the Community Care nursing home in Tarkio Monday night, April 27,1998.
She grew up in the Albany community and graduated from Albany High School. On Dec. 10, 1932 she married Carl Dean York at Bethany. They made their home in Albany where he was a carpenter by trade and she worked for Place's Dime Store for over 25 years. From Places she worked at Old American Insurance Company in Albany until she retired.
Following the death of her husband, in 1992, she moved to Fairfax to make her home. She moved to the rest home in Tarkio five months ago.
She was a member of the Albany Baptist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, Esther Chapter at Albany and served as worthy matron; Fairfax Hospital Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister, Doris Chip.
Survivors include the daughter, Nancy Gaines of Fairfax; one sister, Deva Randall of Rochester, Minn.; nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held in Albany.

THE FAIRFAX FORUM, Fairfax, Missouri, Apr 30, 1998