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The Excelsior Springs Standard publishes death notices free of charge as a public service. They are edited for length, clarity and conformity to style. An expanded obituary (indicated by an asterisk below) is available for a fee. Contact your funeral home for more information.)
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David Allbee
David Elmer Allbee, 79, Liberty, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. Visitation was held from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, followed by services at 2 p.m. Thursday, both at Liberty manor Baptist Church in Liberty. Interment was in New Hope Cemetery in Liberty. Arrangements are through D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty.
Mildred Arthur
Mildred Pearl Arthur, 78, Clinton, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Ms. Arthur was born in Platte County. She was married to DeWayne E. Arthur, who preceded her in death on June 10, 2003. She was a member of Clinton Christian Church. Survivors include three sons, Ron Arthur, Clinton, Merle Arthur, Parkville, and Bryan Arthur, Hanover, Minn.; two sisters, Wanda Bryant, Smithville, and Gladys Harris, Platte City; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Clinton Christian Church; burial in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clinton Christian Church or the Samaritan Center.
James Atherton II
James E. Atherton II, 41, Kansas City, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010. Survivors include his mother, Glenda Atherton, Sedalia; and a brother, Kevin Atherton, Kearney. Arrangements are through Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Kansas City.
Vashti Becker
Vashti Becker, 93, Springfield, Mo. (formerly of Kearney, Mo.), died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, in Buffalo, Mo. Ms. Becker was born Oct. 15, 1916, in Verdon, Neb., the daughter of Orra Drapper. She worked for the Kansas City (Mo.) Board of Education as a clerk. Survivors include three children, Jack Babcock, Raymond Babcock and Sherry Berthot; and three grandsons, Russell, Raymond Jr. and Michael Babcock. Cremation. Private services. Arrangements are through Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Kearney.
Edward Bingham
Edward D. Bingham, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Bingham was born June 29, 1931. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Barbara Louise Eason-Bingham, Kansas City; daughters, Laurie Bell, Liberty, and Julie Porter, Kansas City; son, Todd Bingham, Kansas City; one brother, Thomas Eugene “Gene” Bingham, North Kansas City; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandsons. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons White Chapel Funeral Home in Gladstone, followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Thomas Bogdon
Thomas J. Bogdon, 69, Kansas City, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, Mr. Bogdon was born March 5, 1940. He had been a writer, and was the editor of the Richmond Daily News in the laate 1970s. Survivors include his brother, Jon Bogdon, Shawnee, Kan.; a sister, Ann Ninneman, Merriam, Kan.; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Muehlebach Funeral Home in Kansas City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at Redemptorist Church in Kansas City. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to KU Medical Center’s Oncology Department.
Nathaniel Bowe
Nathaniel Ray Bowe, 27, Bishop, Calif., died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010. Nathaniel was born Feb. 22, 1982, in Chillicothe, Mo. He had worked at multiple jobs, including with the Forestry Department, and was also a rock climber. Survivors include his mother, Anne Kenney Bowe, Excelsior Springs; his father, Lester Ray Bowe, St. Augustine, Fla.; three sisters, Adrianne Bowe and her daughter, Savannah Lewis, Excelsior Springs, Mo., Lindsey Bowe and her son, Lachlan Bowe, Independence, Mo., and Hannah Bowe, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; two brothers, Gabriel Bowe, and Quinnton Bowe, both of Excelsior Springs; grandparents, Joanne Bowe, St. Augustine, Fla., Lloyd and Barbara Bowe, Chillicothe, Mo., and Mary Kenney Shahan, Roeland Park, Kan.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service, including a last climb with Nathaniel’s ashes, will take place in the Mammoth/Bishop area of California.
M.F. Brewer Jr.
Millard Franklin “M.F.” Brewer Jr., 79, Richmond, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, followed by memorial services at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Todd’s Chapel.
Florence Brock
Florence K. Brock, 88, Lawson, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond; burial in Richmond Memory Gardens.
Richard Burns
Capt. Richard Allen Burns (USAF Ret.), 67, Kearney, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at his home. Capt. Burns was born Aug. 23, 1942, in Valdese, N.C., the son of Paul A. and Alma (Glasbrooks) Burns. He served in the U.S. Army and later the U.S. Air Force from 1963 until he retired as a captain in 1985. He also worked at the overhaul base for Trans World Airlines and later American Airlines for 42 years. He was a member of Northern Hills Baptist Church in Holt. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Carole Burns; one son, Alan Burns, Kearney; one daughter, Melanie Burns, Kansas City North; two grandchildren; and other relatives. Visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at Northern Hills Baptist Church in Holt. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the church. Burial with military honors in Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty. Arrangements are through Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to Northern Hills Baptist Church in Holt.
Marjorie Bush
Marjorie Louise Bush, 89, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at the Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehablitation Center. Ms. Bush was born Dec. 28, 1920, in Hardin, the daughter of Jasper and Nellie (Adkins) Anderson. She was married to David Samuel Clancy, who preceded her in death, and was then married to Walter Herbert Bush, who preceded her in death also. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Louise Whitham, Excelsior Springs; two grandsons, David Leroy Whitham Sr. and Danny Whitham; and one great-grandson, David Leroy Whitham Jr. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at Crown Hill Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marjorie Bush Memorial Fund, in care of Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs.
Devin Cantrell
Devin Michael Cantrell, infant son of Shawn David Cantrell and Amanda Lyn Hall, was stillborn Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Survivors include his parents, both of Excelsior Springs; grandparents, Michael and Cindy Hall and Dave Cantrell, all of Excelsior Springs; a great-grandmother, Wanda Manroe, Kansas City; an aunt, Cassie Hall, and an uncle, John Hall; and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, with the Rev. Doug Richey officiating. Cremation.
Mabel Cravens
Mabel Gayle Cravens, 84, Broomfield, Colo. (formerly of Excelsior Springs, Mo.), died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at her home. Mrs. Cravens was born March 23, 1925, in Pleasant Valley, S.D., the daughter of Gail and Mae (Jarvis) Lamberton. She was married to William Cravens on Nov. 26, 1946; he preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 2008. She was a homemaker and lived in Excelsior Springs most of her life before she moved to Colorado. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Lora Cravens; and a sister, Ruth Lamberton. Survivors include five children, Bill Cravens, Illinois, Ron Cravens, Leawood, Kan., Janet Reetz and Susan Fuller, both of Broomfield, Colo., and Robert Cravens, Henderson, Nev.; 17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs.
Adonis Davis
Adonis “Donnie” “Nonnie” Phillips Davis, 75, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, in Olathe, Kan. Mrs. Davis was born March 12, 1934, in Dale County, Ala. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Overland Park, Kan. In addition to her parents, William Lemuel and Hassie Earle Welch Phillips, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jeffrey Morgan and Jayme Donaldson Kincaid. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jim D. Davis; four children, Gayle Davis, Batesburg, S.C., Glenn Davis, Derby, Kan., Jeanne Davis, Kearney, and Jackie Davis, Olathe, Kan.; one brother; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A visitation was held from 5 to7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Johnson County Chapel in Overland Park, Kan., where a funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Meru Foundation, 3474 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS 67217.
Virginia Forson
Virginia Irene Forson, 85, Cocoa Beach, Fla. (formerly of Richmond, Mo.), died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at the Healthcare Center of Merritt Island in Merritt Island, Fla. Mrs. Forson was born March 8, 1924, in Anderson, Mo., the daughter of Joseph Roosevelt and Mary Elizabeth (Skiles) Cook. She was married to Lyman Loral Forson on Dec. 23, 1943; he preceded her in death Feb. 5, 1994. For 10 years she was a certified nurse’s aide at Shirkey Leisure Acres. She was a member of St. Paul Christian Union Church. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Lindell L. Forson; one daughter, Delores E. Martin; one brother, Joseph Millard Cook; and one sister, Betty M. Cook. Survivors include one daughter, Mary L. Turner, Cocoa Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Ruth E. Hendrix and Norma C. Loyd, both of Richmond, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Polley Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery at Polo, Mo. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Bethel Cemetery perpetual care fund.
*“Connie” Golden
Cornelius “Connie” Golden, 90, of California, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at California Care Center. He was born on Nov. 12, 1919, near Houston, Texas, and grew up in the Missouri boot heel. He was the son of Royal S. and Mary Elva (Baxter) Golden, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married on Dec. 13, 1941, in Excelsior Springs, Mo., to Ruth Alice Grover, who survives at California Care Center in California, Mo. He was a self taught artist, designer and inventor. Many of the things he created and built earned patents by the companies he worked for over the years, among them being several patents on the ROBO car wash system in the early 1970s. He was also a pastor for a number of years. He loved the out-of-doors and taught his children and grandchildren a love and appreciation of all things outdoors, taking them into the woods before they could walk. Survivors include two daughters, Martha Taylor and husband, Robert, of California, Mo., and Patricia Maddux (husband deceased) of Mozambique, Africa, as well as eight grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services in California, Mo. Burial will be at Old Union Christian Union Cemetery near Lawson, Mo. Visitation will be held on from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Cornelius “Connie” Golden, in care of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 S. Oak, California, MO 65018.
Jack Graham
Jack Wilbur Graham, 84, Liberty, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010. Mr. Graham was born Oct. 7, 1925, in Kansas City, the son of Clyde and Lilie May Ferguson Graham. He worked in the grocery industry until his retirement. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Vada; his son, John Graham; his daughters, Diana Rice, Jacqueline Marymee and Sandra Garber; for grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Community of Christ Church in Liberty. Services were set for 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the church. Arrangements are through Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Kearney. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community of Christ Church.
Dallas Grant
Dallas Robert Grant, 11, Kansas City, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at his home. Dallas was born Nov. 24, 1998, in Kansas City, the son of Robert Lee and Christina Marie (Manion) Grant. He lived most of his life in the Kansas City metro area. He was currently in the fifth grade at Trailwood Elementary School in Kansas City, where he enjoyed lunch and P.E. He also enjoyed wrestling, video games and swimming. He attended the Braymer Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Daisy Grant. Survivors include his parents, Robert Grant and Megan Sharp, Kansas City, and Christina Grant and Travis Tatum, Braymer; two brothers, Da-Sean Tatum and Dre-Quan Tatum, and one sister, Princess Amy Marie Grant, all of Braymer; grandparents, Michael Grant, Kansas City, Anna Lawson, Kansas City, and Guy Robert and Gail Manion, Kansas City, Kan.; great-grandparents, Norma Grant, Elephant Butte, N.M., Daisy Woodruff, Corpus Christi, Texas, Dean Meyers, Excelsior Springs, Bonita Ford, Overland Park, Kan., and Ron and Carol Manion, Kansas City, Kan.; great-great-grandmother, Bonnie Belt-Hansen, Overland Park, Kan.; a special uncle, Michael C. Grant, Kansas City, and a special cousin, Mark Woodruff. Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Braymer. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dallas R. Grant Memorial Fund, in care of Polley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 271, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024.
Sharon Grimes
Sharon Baggett Grimes, 56, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. She was born May 5, 1953, in Memphis, Tenn., the daughter of Austin and Madge Baggett. She was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church and had been secretary of the Clay County Fine Arts Council and served as executive administrative assistant to the executive director of Mid America Regional Council. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Manning-Strickland. Survivors include two children, Amber Reynolds, Liberty, and Eddie Grimes, of the home; one brother, Blaine Baggett; and two grandchildren. A celebration of life was scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at Grace Episcopal Church in Liberty. Arrangements are through D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Kansas City AIDS Walk, Grace Episcopal Church’s Feeding Ministry or Integrity USA.
Glenda Hahn
Glenda Carol Hahn, 61, Mosby, Mo., passed away peacefully at Liberty Hospital with her family by her side Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, following a brief illness. Blessed to have shared her life are her mother, Fern Simpson, and aunt, Aileen McHenry, of Kansas; brother, Ron (Lynn) Travis, and nephew, Tyler, of Florida; daughters, Dana Baker, Tina (Victor) Day, Toni (Tim) Massey, Angela (Patrick) Cline, all of Missouri, and Rhonda (Gary) Johnson, of South Dakota; grandchildren, Lanna, Alex, Chelsi, Ashley, Kaylee, Dillan and Jenna; and great-granddaughter, Cheyenne. A visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, followed by a memorial service at noon.
Helen Harper
Helen L. Harper, 87, Kansas City, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Clinton Care & Rehab in Plattsburg, Mo. Ms. Harper was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Tulsa, Okla., the daughter of Vernie and Edith (Cook) Harris. She was married to William R. Harper on Nov. 22, 1939; he died on April 22, 1992. She was a waitress in the Kansas City area. When she retired she moved to Butterfield, Mo., for 12 years before relocating to Kearney, Mo., to be near family. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Harris, Jack Harris and George Harris. Survivors include three sons, David C. Harper, Kansas City, Daniel G. Harper, Eagle Rock, and William R. Harper, Holt; one daughter, Linda L. Huber, Bella Vista, Ark.; one sister, Peggy Charlton, Granby; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Burial in Muncie Chapel Cemetery in Wheaton. The family will receive friends during the hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Westbrook Care Center in Kearney.
Ray Henry
Ray W. Henry, 92, Smithville, Mo. (formerly of Denver), died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at Bristol Manor in Smithville. Mr. Henry was born Jan. 24, 1917, in Richmond, Mo., the son of Frank and Loie (Jones) Henry. He was married to Edith M. Ogg on April 30, 1937; she preceded him in death on Dec. 17, 2002. He was a truck driver for Farmland Industries Coop in North Kansas City, Mo., and then later in Denver for 36 years before he retired. He was a Baptist. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include two sons, Jon F. Henry, Honduras, and Jerry A. Henry, Greeley, Colo.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Crowley Cemetery in Rayville. Arrangements are through Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Wilbert Hines
Wilbert Hines, 75, Liberty, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at First Baptist Church in Liberty, followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty. Arrangements are through D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Naomi Hollis
Naomi Hollis, 78, Lawson, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at her home. Ms. Hollis was born July 8, 1931, in Saddle, Ark., the daughter of Charlie William and Effie Mae (Frazier) Blackburn. She was married to Junior Hollis on May 18, 1950; he preceded her in death on March 31, 2004. She was a homemaker but also had worked various jobs including being a cook for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1970s, cooking for the Lawson School at the Nike Base, and working at Whitaker Cable. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Lawson for many years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one infant sister, Darlene. Survivors include one son, Roy Hollis, Polo; two daughters, Diana Mellon and Shari Gulley, both of Lawson; five sisters, Ramonda Jean Hollis, Lawson, Roberta Sambursky and Charlene Ricker, both of Liberty, Mary Annabelle Johnson, Ridgeway, and Sue Best, Shelbina; one brother, Luther Blackburn, Glencoe, Ark.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Polley Funeral Home in Lawson. Burial will be in Lawson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Northcare Hospice and Palliative Care, 2900 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116.
Raymond Holmes
Raymond N. Holmes, 92, Kansas City, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. Holmes worked at Excide Battery for 37 years before retiring in 1979 and moving to Lake Pomme de Terre. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Virginia Kirkman Holmes; a stepson, Larry Kirkman; and two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his children, Ray Holmes, Richard Holmes, Darrel Kirkman, Clark Kirkman, Karen Van Stratten, Janice Fitzpatrick and Bonnie Donald; 22 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and his companion, Doris Kerr. Visitation was set for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty, followed by funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kearney. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 3489 S. Mercy, Ste. 101, Gilbert, AZ 85206.
Ricky Holtman
Ricky Dee Holtman, 59, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Mr. Holtman was born Nov. 23, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Joseph Russell and Murlin (Gonterman) Holtman. He was a nationally recognized artist, minister and teacher, and was a member and small group leader at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty. Survivors include his wife, Chery (Carr) Holtman; two sons, Matthew Holtman and Noah Holtman; one daughter, Michelle Holtman; two sisters, his twin Vicky Page and Roxie Jones; and other relatives. A service celebrating his life will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, in the chapel at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty. Visitation will follow the service. Arrangements are through Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty.
Eilene Linder
Eilene Linder, 71, Ray County, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at her home. Mrs. Linder was born Jan. 29, 1938, in Monett, the daughter of Carl F. and Norma C. (Hunke) Hemmerling. She was married to Orrin L. “Bud” Linder on April 2, 1954; he preceded her in death on June 12, 1982. She was a private caregiver for the past nine years. She was a Lutheran. She had lived in Kansas City before moving to Ray County in 1992. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Galen Hemmerling; and one sister, Maxine Donovan. Survivors include two sons, Steven Linder, Lawson, and Timmie Linder, North Kansas City; three daughters, Diann Stolz, Lawson, Debbie Mathison, Independence, and Carolyn Totsch, Orrick; one brother, Norman Hemmerling, Lawson; two sisters, Dorothy Riley, Kearney, and Juanita Rahjes, North Kansas City; 15 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at East Slope Memorial Gardens in Riverside. Visitaton will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to Ray County Hospice.
*Bettie Mayden
Bettie Ann Lana Mayden, 84, Lexington, Mo., passed away peacefully at Oak Grove Nursing and Rehab on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. Bettie was born April 8, 1925, in Excelsior Springs, Mo., to Stanley and Emma (Fern Reeder) Lana. She grew up in Kansas City, Kan., and lived most of her life in Richmond, Branson and Lexington. Bettie married Floyd Gulley in 1942, Marion Ault in 1947, and Charles Marvin Mayden on Oct. 7, 1967. Marvin preceded Bettie in death on May 14, 2004. Bettie attended school in Kansas City, Kan., through the ninth grade. Bettie was a waitress for several years and retired from Lafayette Manor Nursing Home. Bettie and Marvin lived and worked at the Alan Dale and Sharp Resort in Branson, Mo., for many years. In addition to her husband, Marvin, Bettie was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; two sisters, Mary Lou Moyer and Isabella in infancy; two brothers, Jack and Robert Lana; and a son-in-law, Bob Runyan. She will be loved and missed by her three children, Patricia Runyan, Alton, Sue Myers, Lexington, and Michael Ault, Paragould, Ark.; three sisters, Shirley and husband, Darrell, Excelsior Springs, Sandy Teegarden, Excelsior Springs, and Peggy McGregor and husband, Duncan, Orrick; a brother, Donald Lana, Gladstone; seven grandchildren, Sean Runyan and wife, Tangela, West Plains, Vanessa Myers and paramour, Gary, Grain Valley, SGT MJ Myers and wife, Candy, Lexington, Heather Legate and paramour, Kenny, Richmond, Brandy Wrisinger and paramour, Ronnie, Lexington, SPC Joe Ault, Fort Hood, Texas, and Adam Ault and paramour, Ashley, Independence; nine great-grandchildren, Corey Myers, Lexington, Trevor Runyan, Alton, Shily Peck, Richmond, Kyrston Wrisinger and Brenden Wrisinger, both of Lexington, Gabrial Moore, Grain Valley, Zenden Myers, Lexington, Jade Ault, Independence, Madelynne Howell, Lexington, and a new addition expected in May. She will also be truly missed by several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, Kenny White and Jim Peck. Gravesides services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Wakenda Cemetery, north of Hardin, Mo. Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.
Polly Mefford
Polly Gay Mefford, 47, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, Mo. Survivors include her husband, Richard; son, Cole; parents, Gary and Sharon Pike; brother, Troy Pike; sister, Lori White; and three grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through Kansas city Funeral Directors in Kansas City, Kan.
Jean Miller
Jean L. Piatt Miller, 88, Liberty, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at her home. Ms. Miller was born in Montclair, N.J., and grew up in Verona, N.J. She lived in Pittsburgh, Pa., before she moved to Liberty two years ago. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her children, David, Christopher and Alison; her sister, Claire Greenberg; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were private.
*Mary Mobley
Mary Helen Mobley, Winner, S.D. (formerly of Excelsior Springs, Mo.), was called home on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at the age of 94 years. Mary Helen Thompson was born on Feb. 16, 1915, at Vibbard, Missouri, the daughter of Sterling Price and Jennie May (Covey) Thompson. She grew up and attended school at Polo, Missouri. Helen married Gene Scott Jackson, and to the union one daughter, Phyllis Jean, was born. The couple divorced before Phyllis was born and Helen and the baby became the foster children of Carlos and Jessie Albright. Helen later went to work for Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator, until her retirement.On Sept. 24, 1952, Helen was united in marriage to Chester “Chet” Mobley in a ceremony at Clarinda, Iowa. They bought a home in Excelsior Springs, where they lived until failing health made it necessary for them to move to South Dakota to be near family. Helen and Chet loved to travel and even though they could fly anywhere, courtesy of Trans World Airlines, from which Chet had retired, they chose to travel the American highways, enjoying the beauty of all 48 of the continental United States. Helen especially loved the Oregon Coast, where they spent many Septembers. After her retirement from Southwestern Bell, Helen began making quilts and pillows for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also spent hundreds of hours creating beautiful “Apache Tears” beaded necklaces. Christmases were very special when the Mobleys came to South Dakota. Those times are among the volumes of memories, written by Helen for her descendants, beginning when she was a child in the early 1900s. On Aug. 7, 2007, the Mobleys came to South Dakota. Osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s had begun to take their toll on Helen’s health, so she made her home at the Winner Regional Long Term Healthcare Center. She became known to everyone at the facility as “Mama,” endearing herself to many of the nursing staff. Even though Alzheimer’s had changed her character, she tried to remain a lady, insisting on wearing her hat when she went to dinner. After many pain-filled years and especially the last few days, at the moment she left us, her eyes opened wide, and a look of pure joy was there as she saw the face of her Lord. We’ll miss you, Mama. Left here to celebrate her life are her daughter, Phyllis Jean Littau, Mission, S.D.; grandchildren, Teena (George) Shippy, Colome, S.D., Curt (Amy) Littau, Carter, S.D., Teddi (Todd) Martell, Pierre, S.D., and Mike (Tammy) Littau and Lexann Littau, both of Casper, Wyo.; great-grandchildren, Sully and Casey Jo Shippy, Gracie, Dusti, Chance, Tony and Shay Littau, Hunter, Jessi and Chloe Martell, Pierre, S.D., Brendon (Brooke) Littau and Lindsey (Matt) Bell, Casper, Wyo.; and great-great-grandchildren, Kiera Littau, Casper and Emma Lou Ella Martell, Pierre, S.D. Preceding her in death were her parents; Chet, her husband of 55 years; daughter, DeAnn (Mobely) Littau; a grandson, Ray Allen Littau; great-granddaughter, Samantha Nelsen; and her brothers, Ernest and Raymond Thompson. For a full on-line obituary or to sign the registry, please visit www.masonfh.com. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Mason Funeral Home in Winner, S.D. Burial will be in the Winner Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
Paul Myers
Paul H. Myers, 88, Kansas City North, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. Mr. Myers was in the printing business for 47 years, retiring from Ashcraft Printers in 1986. He was a Swedish Lutheran. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dorothy May, of the home; two sons, Paul S. Myers, Gladstone, and Mark D. Myers, Kearney; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 14, at D.W. Newcomer’s White Chapel in Gladstone; burial in D.W. Newcomer’s Johnson County Memorial Gardens. A visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 5606 Building Fund, 5406 NE Oak Ridge, Kansas City, MO 64119-2905.
Raymond Nolker
C. Raymond Nolker, 86, Kansas City, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Garden Valley Manor in Kansas City. Mr. Nolker was born May 8, 1923, the son of Christopher C. “Kit” and Delma (Glasscock) Nolker. He was married to Josephine Fisher on April 22, 1943. He did tool and die work and was the foreman for Solar Tool and Die. He also held a real estate license and was a broker for many years until the age of 80. He has held memberships in both the Old Union Christian Union Church of Lawson and the Lawson United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim Nolker and Emil Nolker. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Nolker, of the home; two daughters, Linda Rae (Huyett) Sandbothe, Four Seasons, and Patty Ann Cox, Smithville; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Polley Funeral Home in Lawson. Burial in Old Union Cemetery in Lawson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Terri Ormond
Terri Ormond, 59, Smithville, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at her son’s home in Phoenix, Ariz. Cremation. Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville. Services in Illinois are pending.
Bobbie Page
Bobbie Gean Page, 60, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. Ms. Page was born June 25, 1949, in Brunner, the daughter of Larry and Betty Pogue Miller. She attended Glastone Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Miller; and an infant child. Survivors include her mother, Betty Umphfrey; three sons, Jody Umphfrey, Richmond, Larry Umphfrey, Excelsior Springs, and Kevin Rust, Riverside; and seven grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at Yocum Pond Cemetery in Stone County. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Bross & Spidle Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs.
David Perry
David L. Perry, 50, Rayville, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at his home. Mr. Perry was born March 15, 1959, in Excelsior Springs, the son of Neil and Alice (Ogg) Perry. He had worked as a house painter, had worked for Westfall-O'Dell Motors and had done farm work. Survivors include one son, Brandon Perry, Iowa; His father, Neil Perry, Warsaw; his mother, Alice Perry, of the home; his sister, Carol Perry, of the home; and a brother, Larry Perry, Excelsior Springs. Cremation. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs.
Nancy Peterson
Nancy Ruth Peterson, 89, Lawson, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Mrs. Peterson was born Feb. 27, 1920, in Lawson, the daughter of Stephen Harrison and Eulah Mae (Adams) Rogers. She was married to Raymond Roger Peterman on Dec. 11, 1937; he preceded her in death. She was employed as a bookkeeper with the Peterman Implement Company for several years and also worked as an inspector at the Lake City Arsenal. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lawson. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Leneve Clasen, on March 2, 2008; and two sisters, Ola Marie Craig and Hazel Leneve Predoehl. Survivors include one daughter, Becky Sue Hartman, Lawson; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at First United Methodist Church in Lawson. Burial will be in the Lathrop Cemetery in Lathrop. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at the church. Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home of Lawson. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Lawson or the Humane Society of the United States.
John Pitzenberger
John Phillip Pitzenberger, 69, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at his home. Mr. Pitzenberger was born Aug. 30, 1940, in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of Cletus Emil and Minnie Frances (Osterkamp) Pitzenberger. He was married to Teresa Otero on May 9, 1969; she survives. He was employed by the Missouri State Health Department for many years before retiring in 1997. He also had worked in Jackson County as an environmental specialist. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church of Excelsior Springs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Cletus Roy Pitzenberger. In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Elizabeth “Libby” Merritt, Bartlesville, Okla., Deborah “Debbie” Osborn, Kansas City, and Clinton John Pitzenberger, Excelsior Springs; two sisters, Joanne Schmitz, Parnell, and Genie Swenson, Lindsborg, Kan.; and five grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Excelsior Springs. Interment in Crown Hill Cemetery in Excelsior Springs. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at the church, with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church or St. Joseph’s Church in Trenton.
Jacqueline Rex
Jacqueline Jean Rex, 70, Cross Timber, Mo. (formerly of Lathrop, Mo.) died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo. Ms. Rex was born Aug. 29, 1939, the daughter of Jack and Helen Powell. She was married to Maurice B. Rex on Sept. 18, 1958. She was preceded in death by her father Jack Powell. Survivors include her mother, Helen; ex-husband, Maurice; friend, Robert Hilldagrass; two sons, Michael L. Rex, Milan, and Leslie Rex, Excelsior Springs; and three grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Lathrop Cemetery in Lathrop. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday at Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service in Lathrop.
“Butch” Selle
Robert Lee “Butch” Selle, 67, Missouri City, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, of cancer. Mr. Selle was born May 30, 1942, in Kirksville, the son of Fred and Wanda Selle. He was married to Susan Gaile Johnson on March 18, 1961. He was a musician and a Civil War re-enactor. He was also a school bus driver in Missouri City, and worked for North Kansas City Hospital. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Survivors include his wife, Susan Gaile Selle; daughters, Rachelle Selle and Lisa Thompson; sons, John Selle and Joe Selle; brothers, Ronald Selle and Eric Selle; sisters, Fredena Zajic, Deborah Napper, Cathy Sexton and Terry Carter; four grandchldren; and two great-grandchlidren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Missouri City Baptist Church. Burial in Missouri City Cemetery.
Scott Shoemaker
Scott R. Shoemaker, 53, Clinton, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Mr. Shoemaker was born May 22, 1956, in Georgia, the son of Robert O. and Marlene (Hickman) Shoemaker. He was married to Kathy C. Chapman on Aug. 31, 1984. They co-owned the RE/MAX Truman Lake office. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Shoemaker; a daughter, Sarah Lynn Shoemaker, Clinton; his parents, Bob and Marlene Shoemaker, Clinton; a sister, Suzanne Shoemaker McCoy, Liberty; a brother, Stanton Shoemaker, Clinton; and other relatives. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Clinton United Methodist Church in Clinton. A celebration of life will follow the service at the Shoemaker home. Arrangements are through Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home in Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited or the Scott R. Shoemaker Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home in Clinton.
Charles Smith
Charles David Smith, 68, Lawson, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Smith retired from Ford Motor Company in 2000 after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Virginia (Davidson) Smith. Survivors include his wife, Wendy (Lewis) Smith; a son, Tristan Smith; and a sister, Julie Wall. A memorial remembrance will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Mojo’s to Go in Kearney. Arrangements are through Heartland Cremation in Kansas City.
Tim Smithey
Tim L. Smithey, 50, Orrick, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with services following at 11 a.m. Burial in Cravens Cemetery in Camden. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fleming Food Pantry.
J.T. Stenner
J.T. Stenner, 89, Kearney, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at Providence Baptist Church in Kansas City. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the church; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements are through Park Lawn Northland Chapel in Liberty.
Shirley Strickler
Shirley Frances Strickler, 70, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond; burial in Cravens Cemetery in Camden. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or First Baptist Church of Richmond.
Harriett Swope
Harriett Jean Swope, 69, Richmond, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at St. Luke's Northland Hospital. Ms. Swope was born Sept. 11, 1940, in Richmond, the daughter of John Randolph and Hazel Christine (Baker) Ritchie. She was married to Richard Allen Swope on April 20, 1958; he died Jan. 6, 1999. She worked several jobs throughout her life, including being a nurse’s aide and working in staffing at Ideal Industries. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Short and Joyce Emery. Survivors include two sons, Richard Allen "Dickie" Swope II and Dale Swope, both of Richmond; two daughters, Kristy Richards and Wendy VanOster, both of Richmond; stepmother, Margeret Ritchie, Richmond; four brothers, Allen Ritchie, Nixa, and Harry Ritchie, Paul Ritchie and John Wayne Ritchie, all of Richmond; one sister, Kay Griffin, Mt. Moriah; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Polley Funeral Home in Richmond. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, north of Hardin. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #237 or Ideal Industries.
*Barbara Taylor
Barbara (Blackett) Taylor, 69, homemaker, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Carl Blackett; stepmother, Lola Blackett; and mother, Mary Howard. She is survived by daughters Connie (Harry) Kelly of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Pam Briggs and Sherry Carson, both of Kansas City, Mo.; son, Kirby (Julie) Taylor of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; brother, Robert (Rita) Blackett of Corpus Christi, Texas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Resthaven Mortuary, in Wichita, Kan.
Lucille Templeton
Lucille J. Templeton, 85, Shawnee, Kan., died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at her home.
Ms. Templeton had lived in the Shawnee area her whole life and was an active member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Merriam, Kan., for more than 70 years. Survivors include three sons, Terry Templeton, Kearney, Mo., Kenneth Templeton, Lake Ozark, Mo., and Scott Templeton, Donnellson, Iowa; one sister, Nadine Hendershott, Lake Ozark, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Memorial services were set for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ Scientist in Merriam, Kan.
Anna Belle Thomason
Anna Belle Thomason, 89, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Ms. Thomason was born July 19, 1920, in Boone County, Ark., the daughter of Ervin and Bethla Hammons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Acie Lee Thomason; and daughter, Ginger Robbins. Survivors include three children, Deanna Williams and husband, Doug, Benny Thomason and wife, Jerry, and Doris M. Anderson and husband, Dave, all of Excelsior Springs; brother, Willis Hammons, and sister, Jessie Mae Elmore, both of Green Forest, Ark.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home in Liberty, with visitation one hour prior. Burial at New Hope Cemetery in Liberty.
Katherine Turner
Katherine M. Turner, 61, Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Ms. Turner was born May 23, 1948, in Pasadena, Calif. Arrangements are through Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Kansas City.
Pauline Wheeler
Pauline Wheeler, 93, formerly of Lawson, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Crestview in Bethany, Mo. Ms. Wheeler was born Dec. 24, 1916, in Falkner, Kan. She was married to Harry Wheeler in 1948. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Jay and Mickie (Needham) Carr, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Wheeler; her brother, Lloyd Carr; and one great-grandchild. Survivors include her sons, James Wheeler, Ridgeway, and Mike Carey, New Hampton; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Graveside services and burial will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at Lawson Cemetery in Lawson. Open visitation will be held from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Memorial Chapel in Bethany. Memorial contributions may be made to the City of Ridgeway Animal Shelter.
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