Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond's glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken

in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
(Author Unknown)

 

Helen Lavenia Kline

Helen Lavenia Kline, 87, Cameron, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Cameron Regional Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 4, 1920 on a farm northeast of Hamilton to Fred Loyd and Hazel Wolfe Strickland. She graduated from Kidder High School and received her BS in education from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville in 1947.

She married Homer Kline on May 27, 1953. He preceded her in death.

Helen retired in 1975 after having taught school for 32 years, 30 in Missouri and two in Vancouver, WA. She was also employed at First National Bank, Kansas City, Firestone and Universal Card Punch in North Kansas City. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Assn. of Missouri.

Others preceding her in death include her parents and sisters, Vera Humphrey, Sadie Short and Ruth Strickland.

Survivors include two nieces, Delores Humphrey of Hamilton and Nancy VanLaar of Canton, SD.

Graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday (today), July 2 at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home of Hamilton.

 

Rosa Margaret Mossige

Rosa Margaret Mossige, 87, Hamilton, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Hill Crest Manor in Hamilton.

She was born Sept. 9, 1920 in Hayesville, IA to George Lewis and Bessie Elsie Glandon Mitchell. She had lived in Hamilton since 1986. She had worked as a director of a nursing home.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivor is husband, Norman, of the home.

A private graveside service and interment will be held at a later date at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton.

 

Tate W. Thogmartin

Tate W. Thogmartin, two-month old son of Bret and Nicole Black Thogmartin of Cameron, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008.

Tate was born on April 21, 2008 in St. Joseph.

He is survived by his parents, of the home; a sister, Madison and a brother, Andrew,  of the home; maternal grandparents, William E. and Pamela Black, Sr., Hamilton; maternal great-grandparents, Don and Louise Kendrick, Warrensburg; paternal grandparents, Marilyn Thogmartin, Overland Park, KS and Jon Thogmartin, Los Angeles, CA; aunts and uncles, Brian and Tammy Akers, Liberty, Ron and Grace Black, Excelsior Springs, Michael Black, Boonville, Billy and Ashley Black, Centerton, AR, Jimmy and Lynette Black and Charlie and Kelly Black, Stover and Wayne and Jennifer Thogmartin, Onalaska, WI; and numerous cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held June 26 at St. Munchin’s Catholic Church, Cameron. Burial was at St. Munchin’s Catholic Church Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in Tate’s name at Farmer’s State Bank in Cameron.

Arrangements were under the direction of Brown Funeral Home, Cameron.

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Norman Virgil Berry

Norman Virgil Berry, 94, Hamilton, died Saturday, Mar. 29, 2008 at Hill Crest Manor in Hamilton.

He was born Sept. 5, 1913 in Cole Camp to James Washington Berry and Martha Merchant Berry. He married Mildred Elizabeth Hinds on Apr. 22, 1928 in Nevada. She survives of the home.

Mr. Berry spent his youth in Vernon County. He worked as a superintendent of construction working for George Bauman as well as Huxtable Hammond. He retired in 1975. He spent the past 40 years as a resident of Hamilton and was a member of the Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Lee Berry; three brothers and two sisters.

Other survivors include a daughter, Beverly Huhs of Hamilton; eight grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great grandchildren.

A private burial was held Apr. 1 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada.

You may view obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

 

Veva Jean Bliss

Veva Jean Bliss, 85, Braymer, died Saturday, Mar. 29, 2008 at Morningside Center.

Veva Jean was born the daughter of Forrest and Willmot (North) Murray on July 15, 1922 in Polo. She and her family moved to Braymer in 1926 where she lived the rest of her life. On Jan. 21, 1943 she married John Emerson Bliss. They are the parents of one son, James Albert Bliss.

Veva Jean was a 1940 graduate of Braymer High School. She was a member of the Braymer Christian Church, where she taught Sunday school and was treasurer of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She was a charter member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #117 She was a member of the Braymer Tuesday Study Club. Veva and her husband delivered Meals on Wheels for several years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed to crochet, play cards and attend Braymer High School basketball games. She worked as a teacher’s aide at Braymer C-4/

Veva was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Hugh Murray and Roger Murray, who were both killed in action in WWII.

Survivors include her husband, Emerson, of the home; a son, Jim Bliss of Leavenworth, KS; a sister, Joanne Henry and her husband William of Chillicothe and many nieces and nephew who called her Aunt Jeanie.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (today), Apr. 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the Braymer Christian Church. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer. Memorials may be made to the Braymer Christian Church in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer.

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Robert Victor “Bob Vic” Dunham

Bob Vic Dunham, 87, Cowgill, died Friday, mar. 28, 2008 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Braymer.

Bob Vic was born June 14, 1920 in Bethany, the son of Jess and Gertrude (Snodgrass) Dunham. He was a 1938 graduate of Bethany High School, Bethany, and attended Northwest Missouri University for two years. He enlisted in the US Army Sept. 16, 1940 and served in 1524^th Engineering Construction Group in Central Europe. After V.E. Day he was reassigned to the Philippines for preparation for the invasion of Japan. He was discharged Dec. 4, 1945 at the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. After his service to his country, he graduated from the College of Mortuary Sciences, St. Louis on June 12, 1947. He worked for several years as a licensed embalmer in Pattonsburg and for D.W. Newcomer’s and Sons in North Kansas City. On Nov. 10, 1950 he married Fadra Roberts at the Antioch Community Church, North Kansa City. She survives of the home.

From 1951 until 1969 Bob Vic worked as a cartographer and project director for the United States Military in the Army Map Service, Kansas City. In 1969 he and his wife moved to the family farm near Cowgill. He was a soloist but also loved to sing in choirs and barbershop quartets. He was an avid collector of historical artifacts.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dixie Pabst.

His wife, Fadra, survives him.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Apr. 1 at Cowgill Methodist Church, Cowgill. Burial was at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, North Kansas City. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn. in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer.

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Joan Louise Strom-Millard

Joan Louise Strom-Millard, daughter of John C. and Eloise Snider, was born on Aug. 30, 1952 in Chillicothe and passed away on Mar. 14, 2008 at Menorah Medical Center.Joan attended Graceland University, received her BA from Chadron State College in Nebraska and completed her Master of Arts in Religion from Graceland University Seminary.

Joan married Richard Strom on Aug. 26, 1972, and later married Ron Millard of Stilwell, KS on July 15, 1989.

Joan worked in the insurance industry; however, her passion was family and church. She served as pastor of the Mission Road congregation for eight years and served on multiple leadership councils, including the Council of High Priest. She lived her life with passion and grace, leading by example for others to follow and constantly challenging her spiritual growth as well as others. Joan defied all limitations and chose her own path even through the very last breath. She completed her journey on Mar. 14, 2008 as well as her masters degree in theology; her thesis was on spiritual healing.

Joan is survived by her husband, Ron; her parents; three sons, Jeremy and Amanda Strom, Jason and Erin Strom, Brad and Sheri Millard; three daughters, Jill (Strom) and J.P. Roberts, Denni (Millard) and Brandon Zborowski, Shauna Millard and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters– Julia Jowett, Joyce Meredith, Jane Shipley; a brother, John C. Snider II and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Sunday, Mar. 16 at D.W. Newcomer’s Son’s Johnson County chapel, Overland Park, KS. A Celebration Ceremony was held at the Community of Christ Mission Road Congregation, Prairie Village, KS. The family has requested memorials be sent to either Community of Christ Mission Road Congregation or Camp Quality, USA.

Arrangements under the direction D.W. Newsomer’s Son’s, Overland Park, KS.

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Elizabeth Jane Copple

Elizabeth Jane Copple, 84, Breckenridge, died Sunday, Mar. 23, 2008 at Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe.

Jane was born June 20, 1923, the daughter of Edgar Emmit and Minnie (Holmes) Kephart in Shelbina. On Jan. 26, 1946 she married Richard Bryan Copple in Kansas City. He preceded her in death on April 19, 2002.

Jane was raised in Maysville. She was a member of the Ludlow Community Church, Ludlow.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Survivors include a son, William Bryan Copple and his wife Rhonda of Brookfield; a daughter, Sherria K. Kavanaugh and her husband Jim of Hamilton; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Kephart; five grandchildren– William Bryan Copple II and his wife Ronda of Chillicothe, Warren Brent Copple and his wife Tiffany of Woodriver, IL, Christa Lyon and her husband Sheldon of Savannah, James Matthew Kavanaugh of Kearney, Bradley Bryan Kavanaugh and his wife Tina of Breckenridge; six great-grandchildren, Madison and Macy K. Lyon of Savannah, Logan and Dawson Kavanaugh of Kearney, Karly Kay Kavanaugh of Breckenridge and Elle Elizabeth Copple of Chillicothe.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Mar. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Ludlow Community Church, Ludlow. There will be a family visitation held on Wednesday (today) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe. Friends may call on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at McCroskie Cemetery, Ludlow. Memorials may be made to the McCroskie Cemetery Assn. in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe.

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Beverly J. Creason

Beverly J. Creason, 90, Polo, died at 1:06 p.m., Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2008 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Mrs. Creason was born Dec. 26, 1917 in Fleming to Olie and Adra Olive (Orr) Johnson. She married Harold Robert Creason of Orrick on Mar. 3, 1936; he preceded her in death on April 2, 1986.

Mrs. Creason was a 1936 graduate of Camden High School and worked for Fowler Bus Line as a bus driver for 25 years. She also sold Stanley Home products for 25 years. She was a member of the Missouri Bowling Hall of Fame and the Polo First Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Robin Denise McKinney.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John G. and Wilma Creason of Excelsior Springs; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha and Larry Kincaid of Polo, Olinda and Lloyd Cash of Fayette and Olive and Don Malter of Marshall; a brother, Andrew O. Johnson of Shawnee Mission, KS; seven grandchildren- Jonna and Tim Yates, David Creason, Paul and Tammy Rowland, Pamella and B.J. Jones, Mary J. Kincaid, Donna and Aaron Miller and Leslie Malter; six great-grandchildren- Amber and Dustin Borchert, Mikala Rowland, Robert Towland, Sean Rowland, Rosa Jones and Caleb Miller; and two great-great grandchildren- Collin and Carter Borchert.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Mar. 22 at Polo First Baptist Church. Burial was in South Point Cemetery near Orrick.

Arrangements were under the direction of Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond.

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Joan Louise Strom-Millard

Joan Louise Strom-Millard, daughter of John C. and Eloise Snider, was born on Aug. 30, 1952 in Chillicothe and passed away on Mar. 1, 2008 at Menorah Medical Center.

Joan attended Graceland University, received her BA from Chadron State College in Nebraska and completed her Master of Arts in Religion from Graceland University Seminary.

Joan married Richard Strom on Aug. 26, 1972, and later married Ron Millard of Stilwell, KS on July 15, 1989.

Joan worked in the insurance industry; however, her passion was family and church. She served as pastor of the Mission Road congregation for eight years and served on multiple leadership councils, including the Council of High Priest. She lived her life with passion and grace, leading by example for others to follow and constantly challenging her spiritual growth as well as others. Joan defied all limitations and chose her own path even through the very last breath. She completed her journey on Mar. 14, 2008 as well as her masters degree in theology; her thesis was on spiritual healing.

Joan is survived by her husband, Ron; her parents; three sons, Jeremy and Amanda Strom, Jason and Erin Strom, Brad and Sheri Millard; three daughters, Jill (Strom) and J.P. Roberts, Denni (Millard) and Brandon Zborowski, Shauna Millard and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters– Julia Jowett, Joyce Meredith, Jane Shipley; a brother, John C. Snider II and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Sunday, Mar. 16 at D.W. Newcomer’s Son’s Johnson County chapel, Overland Park, KS. A Celebration Ceremony was held at the Community of Christ Mission Road Congregation, Prairie Village, KS. The family has requested memorials be sent to either Community of Christ Mission Road Congregation or Camp Quality, USA.

Arrangements under the direction D.W. Newsomer’s Son’s, Overland Park, KS.

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Carl Leroy Petty

Carl Leroy Petty, 89, Braymer, went to be with the Lord on Mar. 19, 2008.

He was born Feb. 3, 1919 in Ray County, the second child of Claude Lee Petty and Brumer C. Mayberry. He grew up in the Braymer area and served in the US Army, 95^th Division Artillery from August 1942 to November 1945. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge and was among the “Bravest of the Brave” in the Battle of Metz, receiving a commendation from General G.S. Patton, Jr., A Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and three Battle Stars.

At the conclusion of the war, he settled in Kansas City where he worked for 32 years as a machine operator for Sheffield Steel (Armco Steel). He married Gertrude Cross Miller on Aug. 5, 1949 and adopted Bill Miller Petty as his son. Three years later he was blessed with a daughter, Cathy Petty Gotcher.

Carl was baptized into Christ at the Van Brunt Church of Christ, where he was an active member.

After the death of Gertrude in 1976, he married Elizabeth Lewis Broughton on Dec. 10, 1977. Elizabeth Petty took on the role as Carl’s loving wife, stepmother to Bill and Cathy as well as grandmother to Carl’s grandchildren. Carl and Elizabeth moved home to Braymer in 2000. Carl became a member of the United Methodist Church. He also became active in the American Legion Post 117 where he spent many happy hours with his brother and the other Legionnaires.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gertrude and a sister, Georgia Lee Petty.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Elizabeth Petty; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sandy Petty; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Deryl Gotcher; stepdaughter and her husband, Berniece and Dan Misel; seven grandchildren– Jody West and her husband Bud, Lorrie Augula and her husband Oscar, Ronda Burnes and her husband Kevin, Wesley Gotcher and his wife Carrie, Nicholas Gotcher and his wife Jennifer, Austin Gotcher, Greg Gotcher and two step-grandchildren, Chris Misel and his wife, Christine and Angie Howell and her husband Randy; seven great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; two great-great grandchildren; his beloved brother Billy D. Petty; numerous other family members, friends and the sweet memories of all who knew him.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Mar. 25 at Braymer United Methodist Church. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer. Tweedie-Murray Post #117 provided military honors.

Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer.

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Kenneth Floyd Woods

Kenneth Floyd Woods, 74, Braymer, died Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2008 at Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron.

He was born June 26, 1933 in Braymer to Kenneth and Frances (Hays) Woods. He married Cecile D. Roy on Jan. 1, 1953 in Chelsea, MA. She preceded him in death.

Kenneth served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 and worked for Churchill Trucklines for 21 years.

His parents preceded him in death.

Survivors include two sons, David Woods of Bellevue, IA and Charles Woods of Kansas City; three daughters, Celeste Voyles of Gladstone, Michelle Haan of Cameron and Gisele Berry of Braymer; a brother, Joe Woods of Ludlow; two sisters, Flo Toney of Cameron and Montana Donovan of Lake of the Ozarks; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

There was a cremation and a private burial will be scheduled at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Golden Age Nursing Home in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer.

 

Frederick W. Buck

Frederick W. Buck, 64, Cameron, passed away Friday, Mar. 14, 2008 at a local healthcare center.

Fred was born May 29, 1943 in Hamilton to Charles Elbert and Lucy Parthenia (Innis) Buck.

On April 17, 1976 he married Una Beam.

He was a member of the Crossroads Assembly of God Church, Cameron. He worked as a custodian for the Cameron School District before retiring.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Herbert ad a granddaughter, Riley Nichole Rose.

Survivors include his wife, Una Buck of Cameron; a daughter, Heather and husband, Billy Rose of King City; three brothers, Charles Buck of Liberty, Harlan Buck of Mesa, AZ and Norman Buck of Holt; two sisters, Martha Wolff of Leesburg, FL and Effie Brown of Carthage; three grandchildren, Brandon, McKenzie and Cohnor Rose, King City.

He will be missed by his family and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, Mar. 18 at Crossroads Assembly of God Church, Cameron. Burial was at Highland Cemetery, Hamilton. Memorials may be made to funeral expenses, online condolences at www.polandthompson.com.

Arrangements were under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron.

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Virgil Allen Gentry

Virgil Allen Gentry, 85, Mirabile, passed away Friday, Mar. 14, 2008 at his home.

Virgil was born on Mar. 17, 1922 at the home near Mirabile to Allen R. and Eula Mae (Robison) Gentry. He attended Log Creek Grade School and graduated from Mirabile High School in 1939. On May 30, 192 he married Marjorie Jean Carr in Hamilton.

An avid Sportsman, Virgil was a basketball coach and player at Mirabile High School, was well as a coach and player for the Mirabile Merchants baseball team. He also enjoyed trapping, fishing and hunting. He exhibited the National Champion Coon Dog. A purebred Duroc breeder, he was a board member of the United Duroc Swine Registry, a founding member of Northwest Missouri Swine Evaluation Station and a 50+ year Duroc exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair. He was an active supporter of youth in agriculture. Virgil and h is wife Jean owned and operated Gentry Farm Supply in Mirabile for 50 years.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Von Robison Gentry.

Survivors include his wife, Jean, of the home; children Allen (Jill) Gentry of Hamilton, Suzanne (Morris) Claypole of Mirabile; Greg (Debbie0 Gentry of Brookfield, Brad (Sarah) Gentry of Lee’s Summit and Michelle Gentry of Mirabile; grandchildren, Kelly and Angie, Angella, Misty, Dayna and Jason, Mark, Chad, Amy and Dave, Casey and Matt, Lindsey, Maria, Adam and Nathan; great-grandchildren, Drew, Brett, Alayna, Ava, Will and Grant; and a number of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held Monday, Mar. 17 in the Mirabile School gymnasium. Burial was at Mirabile Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Caldwell County Fair in care of Bank Northwest.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

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Leonard Ray James

On Dec. 16, 1927, Leonard Ray was born to Leland and Nettie James of rural Cowgill. He spent all f his early life in the Braymer area and graduated from BHS in 1945. On Feb. 7, 2008, while a patient at Research Hospital in Kansas City, he answered the Master’s call to leave behind the pain and suffering that he had endured for much of his life and went to meet his Lord and Savior.

Besides farming with his Dad in the area, Leonard worked with Sam Amery on the REA. His involvement in 4-H Club enabled him to continue his interest and knowledge in electricity.

In July of 1948 he married Myrtle Vaughn of Bogard. They lived on a farm near Stet and also in Braymer before moving to Kansas City in 1951. Leonard joined Local Union 124 and continued his career as a construction electrician until his retirement in December 1989.

Survivors include his wife of 59-1/2 years, their daughters, Linda, Gail, Susan and Sheila, all of whom live in the metro area; sons-in-law Doyle and Boyd; grandchildren, Renee (Rodney), Darin (Marissa), Brian (Carolyn), Jay (Lynn), Brandi, Brea, Taylor and Shelby; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Tyler, Kyre, Evan, Aliah and Charlie; sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and his loving church family.

Besides his parents, Leonard was preceded in death by his only brother, Larry James, two sons-in-law, Colin and Rex and a granddaughter, Lexie.

Leonard was a Mason and a charter member of Norfleet Baptist Church, where h e faithfully served in many capacities and as a deacon since 1966. Since 2003 his health prevented him from further service.

Visitation was Monday, Feb. 11 and the funeral service on Teusday at D.W. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Chapel. Internment followed at Ebenezer Cemetery near Bogard. Memorials may be made to Norfleet Baptist Church, 5512 Norfleet Rd., Kansas City, MO or that of your choice.

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Dale Gene Lewis

Dale Gene Lewis, 73, Springfield, died Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2008.

He was born on July 21, 1943 in Carlow to James Madison Lewis and Verna Chlo (McQueen) Lewis.

He grew up in Altamont and later moved to Hamilton where he worked at the International Shoe Co. He moved to Carthage where he retired from the shoe making industry. He then worked for the One Sixty Six Auto Auction in Springfield until a sudden illness in November 2007.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James D. Lewis and Russell E. Lewis and sisters, Opal, Frances, Roberta and Evelyn I (Lewis) Lee.

Survivors include his wife, Patty S. Lewis; two sons, two stepsons; a stepdaughter; a sister, Louise Liggett of St. Joseph and several nieces and nephews.

At Dale’s request there will be no funeral or memorial services. Memorials may be made to ALS research Foundation.

Arrangements were under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield.

Lloyd Ray “Wally” Wallace

Lloyd Ray “Wally” Wallace, 91, Braymer, died Friday, Mar. 14, 2008.

He was born on Nov. 14, 1916 in Carrollton to Jessie Lee and Elsie May (Brown) Wallace.

He graduated from Carrollton High School. Lloyd was a farmer and enjoyed real estate and other entrepreneur business transactions.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Norman Wallace.

Survivors include a sister, Emma Dell Melte of Gallatin and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Mar. 16 at Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer. Memorials may be made to Cameron Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home in Braymer.

 

 

Olga Brown

Olga Brown, 89, Gallatin, formerly of Breckenridge, died Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2008 at Lake Viking Health Care Center, Gallatin.

Olga was born Dec. 31, 1918 in Breckenridge to Albert and Lila (Curnow) Goodman. She graduated from Breckenridge High School, moved to Kansas City and was employed at Hertsch-Wample Company, which made cards for Hallmark. She later was employed at the American Butter Company.

In 1939 she married Kenneth Boulton in Yuma, AZ. They lived in San Diego where Olga was employed as a riveter at Consolidated Aircraft assembling B24s. The couple settled on the Boulton family farm in Gallatin. Kenneth preceded her in death.

She later married Harry Housel, who preceded her in death.

On Feb. 26, 1990, Olga married Gordon Brown in Mesquite, TX; he preceded her in death.

Olga was a member of the First Christian Church in Gallatin. She was a dedicated fifty-year member of the Eastern Star serving as Past Matron and was a member of P.E.O.

Others preceding her in death include her parents and two brothers, Henry and Lewis Goodman.

Survivors include two sons, Don Boulton of Somerset, KY and Eugene Boulton of Mansfield, TX; a daughter, Karen Day of Lewisville, TX; two stepsons, Gordon Brown II of Madison, AL and Kenneth Brown of Mesquite, TX; two sisters, Lila Hudgins of Mooresville and Doris Purpus of Leawood, KS; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Services were held Mar. 7 at McWilliams Funeral Home, Gallatin. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Breckenridge. Memorials may be made to the Gallatin First Christian church Building Fund.

Arrangements were under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home, Gallatin.

 

Linda Jane Michael

Following a lengthy fight with cancer, Linda Jane, formerly of Polo, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2008.

She was born Dec. 28, 1943 to Ferrell and Flora Belle Griffey of Liberty.

Jane was a devoted Christian whose many talents and interests including teaching Bible studies, performing rest home ministries, hanging out with the Red Hat ladies and coin hunting with her walking buddies. She was known as someone who loved life and as a pillar of faith and hope that her family and friends could always turn to for support and guidance. One of Jane’s greatest pleasures was to spend time with her grandson Logan while reading him books or listening to the 23-month old embark on the newfound adventure of speech.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; an older brother, Roger and a sister, Carolyn.

Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Maurice Michael; twin brother, James Griffey, Liberty; a daughter, Catherine Abandonato and her husband Joe of Sequim, WA; son, Timothy Michael and wife Crissy and grandson Logan of Lincoln, CA.

A service to celebrate Jane’s life will be held at the First Baptist church of Lincoln, Ca on Mar. 15, 2008 at 1 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Reichert’s Funeral and Cremation Services, Citrus Heights, CA.

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Robert “Bob” Stubblefield

Bob Stubblefield, 83, Braymer, died Sunday, Mar. 9, 2008 at Golden Age Nursing Home, Braymer.

Bob was born Jan. 18, 1925 in Hamilton to Seth and Grace (Bennett) Stubblefield. On Mar. 2, 1947 he married Waynette (Michael) Stubblefield in Braymer. She survives of the home.

Bob was a member of local 1529 Millwright Union, The Quarter Horse Assn., several horse racing commissions and won many trophies and honors. He was a superintendent with Metropolitan Construction Co. for 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Scott.

Other survivors include two daughters, Nancy Hudgins, Mooresville and Beverly Ostervich, Braymer; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Mar. 11 at United Methodist Church, Braymer. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer, at a later date. Memorials may be made to Braymer First Responders or The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer.

 

Armella Weldon

Armella Weldon, 83, Elmhurst, IL, died Mar. 4, 2008 at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 16, 1924 in Chicago and lived there until she married James S. Weldon of Breckenridge on Jan. 29, 1948 in Chicago. Before marriage, she worked at Swift & Co. in Chicago as a secretary. In 1954 the couple moved to Elmhurst. James preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children– Susan Weldon, David Weldon, Nancy Woodruff and William Weldon and a brother, Ronald Korzeniewski.

Arrangements were under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home, Gallatin.

 

John Roy Douglas, Jr.

John Roy Douglas, Jr., 81, Polo, died Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City.

He was born June 8, 1926 to John Roy and Leetha Ruth (Rodgers) Douglas.

John is survived by two sons, Robert Douglas of Landers, CA and Michael Douglas of Azusa, CA; a daughter, Sharon Atwater of Fontana, CA; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Mar. 1 at Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer. Memorials may be made to Polo High School in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer.

 

Lynn Hootman

Lynn Kemper Hootman, 82, Hamilton, died Sunday, March 2, 2008.

He is survived by wife, Lois (Mayse) of the home; a son, Ronald; a daughter, Cheryl Weisgerber; a sister, Carolyn Dempsey; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Cremation followed visitation on Mar. 4. Inurnment and graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 6 at Mirabile Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.polandthompson.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Poland Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron.

 

Joyce Ann Robison

Joyce Ann Robison, 64, Polo, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at her home.

She was born March 3, 1943 in Polo, where she was a lifelong resident.

Mrs. Robison was an Avon Representative for 22 years and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; James Forrest and Colene (Estes) McFall, Sr.; and her twin sisters, Ann Mae McFall and Anita Louise McFall.

Survivors include her husband Ronald Joe Robison, Sr., who survives of the home; a son, Ronny “Red Hog” Robison; a sister, Carol Carmack, Warsaw; a brother, Jim McFall, Lawson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held Mar. 1 at First Baptist Church, Polo.  Interment was at Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Polo. Memorials may be made to the Prairie Ridge Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Polo.

 

Joseph S. Stratton

Joseph S. Stratton, 99, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 in Carmel, CA. He died as he had lived– with great dignity, subtle humor and great wisdom.

Born Nov. 15, 1908 in Stet, he was the youngest of nine children born to EJ and Mittie (Early) Stratton. In 1935 he married Virginia Reeser of Braymer. At the time of their marriage he operated Stratton Drugs in Braymer.

Their son Terry was born in 1943 and the day after Terry’s birth, Joe left for Europe with the U.S. Army. While he was in the Army, Virginia had moved with Terry to Oakland, CA, so it was to Oakland that Joe returned after his stint in the military. He was hired by Longs Drug Store where he stayed for 25 years and retired as Senior VP.

Joe graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty and played semi-pro baseball before going into retail. After retiring from the retail business he took up golf which he enjoyed greatly. From Golf he graduated to a stationary bicycle which he pedaled daily until a few months prior to his death– usually smoking a cigar while he rode.

He is survived by his son, Terry (Beth) and his grandchildren, Heather and Josh. His beloved wife, Virginia, died in 1984 a few month prior to their 50^th wedding anniversary.

Any contributions in his memory may be made to the Stratton Scholarship Fund at William Jewell College or the VNA/hospice of the Central Coast.

 

Barbara G. Beltramo

Barbara G. Beltramo, 62, Chillicothe, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 at Livingston Manor Care Center, Chillicothe.

Barbara was born July 16, 1945 in Breckenridge to James and Erma (Wallingford) Karnes. On April 5, 1995 she married David J. Beltramo in Chillicothe. He survives of the home.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother and sister.

Additional survivors include a brother, Jim Karnes, Minnesota; a sister, Linda Garst, Braymer and a nephew.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29 at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe. There is no scheduled family visitation. Friends may call on Thursday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Edgewood Cemetery, Chillicothe. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assn in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe.

Nelly A. Clevenger

Nelly A. Clevenger, 93, Polo, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty.

She was born June 6, 1914 in Kingston and she was a lifelong resident of Polo.

She married Joshua M. Clevenger, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Clevenger was a seamstress and homemaker and was a member of the First Baptist Church.        

Others preceding her in death include her parents, Byron and Bessie (Smith) Fuller; two sisters and a brother.

Survivors include her children, Rodney Clevenger and Jane Shelton, both of Polo; a sister, Betty Hartley, Hamilton; seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.

Services were held Feb. 26 at First Baptist Church, Polo. Interment was at Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Polo. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the First Baptist Church.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Polo.

Clastine Rae Copple

Clastine Rae Copple, 89, Liberty, formerly of Breckenridge, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 at her residence.

She was born June 19, 1918 in Dawn to George Alfred and Minnie Dilley Lionberger. She married Ansel Byrle Copple in Chillicothe on May 11, 1946. He survives of the home.

Mrs. Copple was a sales clerk at Mart Drug Store for 17 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Liberty, P.E.O. Chapter AJ and UMW. She was active in the Methodist Church and many other community projects.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters.

Additional survivors include a daughter, Victoria L. Haas of Liberty; a sister, Beryl Warner of St. Joseph; two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Feb. 23 at Liberty Methodist Church. Graveside services were held at Rose Hill Cemetery, Breckenridge. Memorials may be made to the Liberty Hospital Foundation in care of the hospital.

Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer.

Koleta Marie Henricks

Koleta Marie Henricks, 93, Kingston, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty.

Born on May 19, 1914 in Kerr to J. Edgar and Roxie McCullough Sackman, she graduated from Mirabile High School. She was a homemaker and worked for 28 years at the Rexall Drug Store in Hamilton.

She was a member of the Kingston First Christian Church and was active in the CWF.

On April 29, 1933 she married Densil Henricks in Cameron. He preceded her in death in 1993.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Verl Sackman.

Survivors include daughters, Sue Hawks of Kansas City and Janet (Ray) Evans of Hamilton; a granddaughter, Tammy Hawks of Kansas City.

There is no formal scheduled visitation. Friends may call at Bram Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 27 (today) after 1 p.m. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at Kingston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Caldwell County Foundation Cancer Assistance, in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton.

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Alicia Lynette Ives

Alicia Lynette Ives, 42, Hamilton, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at her residence.

She was born Oct. 17, 1965 in Unionville to Lloyd and Carolyn Hamilton Stark. She graduated from the Wells of Joy Christian School, Hamilton and earned a degree in business finance from Platte College in St. Joseph. She was vice president of loan operations at Citizens Bank and Trust in Chillicothe.

On Dec. 7, 1985 she married Donald Ives in Hamilton. He survives of the home. Alicia was a member of the Wells of Joy Church.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Additional survivors include a son, Jesse of the home; a daughter, Samantha of the home; mother, Carolyn Lenards, Hamilton; and brothers, Cary Stark, Chillicothe and Christopher Stark, Osborn.

Funeral services were held Feb. 21 at Wells of Joy Church, southeast of Hamilton. A private family interment was held at Wells of Joy Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the children’s educational fund in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Lena V. Caldwell

Lena V. Caldwell, 84, Braymer, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 in Braymer.

She was born on April 28, 1923 in Kingston, the daughter of George and Gertrude (Buck) Bratcher. On July 31, 1939 she married Leslie Caldwell in Kingston. Lena had lived in Braymer since 1959. She was a member of the Braymer Baptist Church and the Braymer Senior Citizens (WMU).

Lena was preceded in death by her husband Leslie; parents; an infant daughter, Doris Jean; two sisters, Pearl Ford and Betty Burdick and four brothers, Vern, Robert, Merle and Teddy Caldwell.

Survivors include three sons, Charles (Bud) Caldwell and his wife Erma of Richmond, Robert Caldwell and his wife Bertha of Savannah and Larry Dean Caldwell of Junction City, KS; two daughters, Donna Garst and her husband Sherman of Ludlow and Carol Guthals and her husband Mike of Forest City; two brothers, Elbert Bratcher and his wife Vionne of Kansas City and Paul Bratcher and his wife Gloria of Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters, Ruth Hargrave of Liberty and Ruby Bright and her husband Vic of Chillihowee; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Dec. 18 at the Braymer Baptist Church in Braymer. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery in Braymer. Memorials may be made to Evergreen Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements were under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Braymer.

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Opal F. Carter

Opal Faye Carter, 92, Cameron, formerly of the Mirabile and Kingston area, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007.

Opal was born March 31, 1915 in Nettleton to Oda and Sarah Elizabeth (Dobbs) Gregory.

She was a member of the Crossroads Assembly of God, Cameron.

Opal was preceded in death by her parents and her 13 brothers and sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Alberta and husband, R.L. Sweem of Hamilton and Pat Uthe of St. Joseph; a son, Jack and wife Penny Cooper of Wichita, KS; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at Poland Thompson Chapel in Cameron. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, prior to the service. Burial will be at Mirabile Cemetery in Mirabile.

Arrangements are under the direction of Poland Thompson Funeral Home in Cameron.

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Thomas Wayne Place

Thomas Wayne Place, 69, Lakeland, FL died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, FL.

Thomas was born the son of Lewis and Clyta Mae (Anderson) Place on July 12, 1938 in Hamilton. He married Cynthia Sue Harvey on Dec. 25, 1960 in Chillicothe. Cynthia preceded him in death on March 22, 1997. He later married Cindy Bergau on Dec. 11, 1999. She survives of the home.

 

 

Floyd Thomas Pollard

Floyd Thomas Pollard, 91, Polo, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 at Liberty Hospital.

He was born April 10, 1916 in Polo to William Grant and Nellie (Craven) Pollard. He married Zella Burnell; she survives of the home. Floyd was a farmer and a lifelong member of the Prairie Ridge church.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a great-grandson.

Other survivors include his children– Barbara Moss of Hamilton, Gary Pollard and Judy Gentry, both of Polo; grandchildren– Michael Moss, Sarah Michelle Waddell, Cary Denault, Kevin Pollard, Jeffrey and Scott Gentry; 16 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Helen Zeikle of Polo.

Services were held Dec. 2 at Prairie Ridge Church in Polo. Interment was at Prairie Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service in Polo.

Norma J. Ratliff

Norma J. Ratliff, 56, Hamilton, died Nov. 26, 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.

She was born July 5, 1951 in Omaha, NE to Jewell and Katherine Curtis Hatcher. She graduated from Cameron High School and attended the Agape Christian Fellowship Church in Concordia.

On Dec. 3, 1970 Norma married Ervin Ratliff in St. Joseph. He survives of the home. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Other survivors include three children– Stacie Toole of Concordia, Tracie Dorrel and Ervin Ratliff, Jr., both of Hamilton; three sisters, Debbie Martin of Cameron, Brenda Henry of Kansas City and Kim Walker of Stanberry; a brother, Lloyd Hatcher of Kansas City; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Graveside service and interment was held Nov. 30 at Shawnee Cemetery in Warsaw. Memorials may be made to the family.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers and three sisters.

Other survivors include a sister, Virginia Bradley of College Place, WA and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Oct. 22 at Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton. Interment was at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton. Memorials may be made to the Kingston First Baptist Church in Kingston.

Arrangements were under the direction of Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton.

Gertie Silkwood

Gertis Silkwood, 98, Richmond, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehab Center in Richmond.

Graveside services were held Dec. 2 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Norborne. Memorials may be made to the cemetery in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements were under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home in Braymer.

Robert Allnutt Woolsey

Robert Allnutt Woolsey, 87, Salina, KS, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007.

He was born Jan. 22, 1920 in St. Joseph. He was a retired truck driver.

Robert served in the US Army during World War II and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Blue Lodge, Isis Shrine, Order of the Eastern Star and Consistory, all in Cheyenne, WY.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louetta Katherine McCoy, in 1989 and his second wife, Ogle Throckmorton, in 1994.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Blue of Salinea; a companion, Emma Crook of Salina; four grandchildren– Michael Lee Blue, Katherine Louise Young and husband Joshua, Heidi Anne Orient and husband Clayton and Peter Brian Blue and wife Michelle; and 11 great-grandchildren, Ty, Breanna, Mason, Kylie, Brendan, Tanner, Leslie, Ashley, Landen, Jasmine and Evan.

The funeral was held Dec. 4 at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, KS with Pastor Mark McReynolds officiating. Private burial was at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Burn Center. Condolences may be left at www.ryanmorturay.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Ryan Mortuary and Crematory in Salina, KS.

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