Kenneth (Kenny) Gene Glover, age 66, of Newark, Missouri, gave up his battle with cancer on August 4, 2015, at the LaBelle Manor Care Center in LaBelle, Missouri.

Kenny was born May 12, 1949, as the eldest son of Dr. Kenneth and Rita Lear Glover.  He was united in marriage to Meg Milder on May 29, 1971, at St. Mary’s Church in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Kenny attended grade school in Newark, MO and was among the first freshman to attend the new high school, Knox County R-1 in Edina, Missouri, graduating in 1967.  He went on to Northeast Missouri State University now Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri.  He obtained his degree in Industrial Arts in 1971.

Kenny worked at McGraw-Edison in Kirksville, Missouri, in addition to doing many carpenter jobs, before he returned to Newark to farm with his brothers.  He continued to farm, do carpentry and odd jobs up until his illness.  Kenny enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, building things and tinkering.  He worked on and made stocks for several guns.  He shared his hobby of trapshooting with his son and was proud to be a member of the Twelve Point Gun Club at Talona, Missouri.  Kenny joined the Newark Volunteer Fire Department at its beginning and served as fire Chief for several years until his illness forced him to step down.

In addition to his wife Meg Glover of Newark, Missouri, Kenny is survived by the light of his life, his son Charles (Carrissa) Glover of Canton, Missouri; and his beloved grandson, Liam Glover of Canton; one brother, Alan (Lottie) Glover of Newark, Missouri; a brother-in-law, Danny Mike Killday of Holts Summit, Missouri; three nephews, Kenny Killday, Holts Summit, Missouri; Matt (Dana) Glover of Lewistown, Missouri, and Ben Glover of Newark, Missouri; two nieces, Mary Killday, Jefferson City, Missouri, and Ginnie (Jameson) Scoggin of Newark, Missouri; six great nieces and nephews; and a great-great niece and nephew; in addition to many first and second cousins; and his faithful companion, Sophie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, Geri Moore Glover; his in-laws, Charles and Irene Milder; one sister, Carolyn Killday; a brother, Richard Glover; an infant niece, Dana Michelle Killday; and his uncle and aunt, Dr. Downing and Mildred Glover of Canton, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2015, in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Missouri, with Pastor Jesse Rogers officiating the services.  Musical selections will be “Amazing Grace” and “Nearer My God To Thee”.  Casket bearers will be Kenny Killday, Matt Glover, Ben Glover, Josh Carter, John Campen and Alex Carter.  Honorary bearers will be Ron Buswell, Bob Petersen, Dennis Brookhart, Keith Lay and John Veneqoni.  Burial will be in the Newark Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle August 6, 2015, with family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Liam Glover Educational Fund, the Newark Cemetery Association or the Newark Rural Fire Department.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO 63447.

Walter E. Carrier, age 74 of Gorin, MO, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the Lewis Co. Nursing Home in Canton, MO.

Walter was born June 12, 1941 in Hennepin, IL, a son of Edwin Dale and Cora Cul Carrier. On January 17, 1970 he was united in marraige to Mary Marlene Gooding. They had been married for over 45 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Marlene, of Gorin, MO; his mother, Cora Carrier of Princeton, IL; two daughters, Tonya Corey of Gorin, MO and Debbie Ann Carrier of LaSalle, IL; two step-sons, Larry Dean Biswell of Paducah, KY and Tony Ray (Michelle) Biswell of Bowen, IL; two grandchildren: Tommy Lee and Tristen Matthew Hash; three step-grandchildren, Trevor, Olvia and Emily Biswell; two brothers, Perry (Rose) Carrier of Parkside, CA and Charles Carries of Princeton, IL; a sister, Cathy Ammons of Tower Hill, IL; as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father; a stillborn son, Alan Carrier; and two sisters, Vernetta Thomas and Betty Carrier.

Walter attended school until the 8th when he was needed at home to help with his family. He later received his G.E.D. and then completed vocational training in welding which he used in his job at Knapheide in Quincy for twenty years. He then worked in a grocery store and boat market in his hometown of Hennepin before moving to Gorin.

He was a former member of the Gorin Lion’s Club. He loved working in his garden, watching his CUBS play baseball, playing horse shoes, and watching John Wayne. Walter
loved being around people and would give his shirt of his back to anyone in need. His family was very dear to his heart.

Walter has been cremated. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the home of his nephew, Danny and Anita Miller, outside of Gorin at a later date. Inurnment will also be at a later date in the Gorin Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to his wife, Marlene, and may be directed to the Peoples Bank of Wyaconda, to Marlene, or c/o Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka.

On-line condolences may be expressed online at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

The family is being served by Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka.

  James Jerry Pruett, 75, of Lebanon, Missouri, passed away Saturday morning, August 1, 2015, at the Dove Senior Citizens Home in Lebanon, where he had resided.  The son of Dale and Irene Johnston Pruett he was born February 2, 1940 at Rutledge, Missouri.
James and his mother moved from Rutledge to San Pedro, California, where his father was stationed shortly after WW II started.  They lived there until his mother retired from her job and then moved to Farmerville, Illinois, to be closer to their family.
He always had a smile and was friends with anyone he met.  He did volunteer work in the Lebanon Hospital, helped deliver "Meals on Wheels" and attended at the Church of Christ regularly.
James liked getting outside and enjoying nature and the outdoors.  He was an avid Elvis fan and loved to watch his movies or listen to his music.
He was preceded in death by his parents and other relatives.
Surviving relatives include his aunt, Naomi Chandler of Hillsdale, Illinois and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Pauline Cemetery Association in care of Payne Funeral Chapel, 202 E. Madison St., Memphis, Missouri 63555.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. at the Payne Funeral Chapel in Memphis with Dan Green officiating. Interment followed in the Pauline Cemetery at Rutledge, Missouri.

Pallbearers were family and friends. A meal was enjoyed by all that attended in the hospitality area of Payne's after the service.  Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Payne Funeral Chapel, in Memphis.

Mary E. Logsdon, age 86, of St. Patrick, MO, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.
Mary was born March 12, 1929 at Akron, IA, a daughter of Fred and Iva Dill Hartwig.
She was united in marriage to James E. Logsdon on August 10, 1948 at the Shrine of St. Patrick by Rev. Msg. Francis O’Duignan. James preceded her in death on February 28, 1980.
Survivors include one son, Emmett “Dan” Logsdon and his wife, Elizabeth Motlow of Sewanee, TN; three daughters: Sandy Reynolds of Gilson, IL, Pam Ferguson and her husband, Tom, of Peoria, IL and Donna Logsdon of West Point, IA; daughter-in-law, Teresa Logsdon of LaGrange, MO; thirteen grandchildren: Todd (Ernesta) Texter of London, England, Jeff Texter of Phoenix, AZ, Sarah (Mike) Tracy of Mesa, AZ, Adam Logsdon of Oklahoma City, OK, Jeremy (Robin) Burkhart of Wayland, MO, Jim Logsdon, Zach (Bergetta) Logsdon and Nate Logsdon, all of Canton, MO, Christian Logsdon of Quincy, IL, Kristal (Jacob) Savoia of Canton, MO, Angela (Roberto) Guerrido and Michele (Jay) Hoffman, all of Milwaukee, WI, and Andrew Tripp of Hannibal, MO; several great-grandchildren; her siblings, Kay Dochterman and Robert Hartwig, both of Canton, MO, and Nellie McCollister of Sublimity, OR; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Pauline Logsdon of Clinton, IA, Alma Murphy of Davenport, IA, Bernard (Joan) Logsdon of Keokuk, IA, Betty Logsdon of Kahoka, MO, Don (Wanda) Logsdon of Moline, IL, and Steve (Georgia) Logsdon of Keokuk, IA; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Stanley Logsdon; and several siblings.
Mary was a faithful member of the Shrine of St. Patrick and of the Daughters of Isabella. She would involve her children and grandchildren by serving breakfast at the Shrine each St. Patrick’s Day and also would help with the additional meals on both St. Patrick’s Day and the 4th of July during their annual celebrations.
Mary loved being outdoors. She loved trapping and hunting, especially squirrel which was requested by her grown children whenever they returned home. She also loved fishing, gardening and raising animals. When her children were still at home, the family loved boating on the Mississippi with family and friends. In her 70's, Mary taught herself how to play the guitar and took lessons on the piano from Lucille Danker. Her children, grandchildren, and extended family were a very important part of her life.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Shrine of St. Patrick, St. Patrick, MO with Father Boniface, officiating assisted by Kristin Roth, Pastoral Administrator.

Mrs. Julie Kirchner was organist with selections “Sing with all the Saints in Glory”, “Shepherd Me, Oh God”, “Amazing Grace”, “Here I am, Lord”, “On this Day”, “Song of Farewell”, “How Great Thou Art”.
Lector was Sam Wheeler, Gift Bearers Judy Wheeler and Anna Logsdon, Communion Ministers Rita Kirchner and Keith Wheeler, and Servers Sam and Callan Wheeler.

Pallbearers were Andrew Tripp, Jeff Texter, Jim Logsdon, Zack Logsdon, Jeremy Burkhart, and Mark Dochterman.

Cremation followed with inurnment to be at a later date in the St. Patrick Cemetery.

Visitation was held one hour prior to services beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.

Memorials were suggested to the Clark Co. Nursing Home Activity Fund, the Shrine of St. Patrick, Daughters of Isabella or American Cancer Society (Relay For Life team)

Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka was in charge of arrangements.Mary Logsdon

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

ROSE M. MILLER

Rose M. Miller, age 87, of Memphis, MO, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital in Memphis.
Rose was born January 23, 1928 at Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Walter and Marie Elizabeth Schmitt Ekle.
She and Harry Junior Miller were married September 20, 1945 at Keokuk, IA.
Survivors include four sons, Earl (Sherry) Miller of Edina, MO, Glen (Suzy) Miller of Memphis, MO, Wally (Crystal) Miller of Burlington, IA and Carl (Tina) Miller of Kirskville, MO; two daughters, Jean (Mrs. Tom) Myers of Memphis, MO and Marie “Mimi” (Mrs. Ron) Alexander of Memphis, MO; one brother, Robert (Marilyn) Ekle of Farmington, IA; sister-in-law, Dalene (Harve) Bergman of Memphis, MO; 39 grandchildren; 87 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Walter Ekle and Leroy Ekle; a sister, Janie Ihrig; and grandson, Eric Myers.
Rose was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Memphis and member and director of the JOY Group. Rose had a very positive outlook on life and never complained, being content in any circumstance. She enjoyed sharing her baking, garden produce, and the many crocheted items she made. She loved playing games, especially rummikub and yahtzee with her family.
Rose wore many hats. She was a full time farm wife/bookkeeper and homemaker. Following Harry’s death, she spent the next eight years keeping books at M & O Concrete, making it a four generation team.
Rose had a special touch that seemed to make everything bloom around her. Her positive outlook on life, her contentment and her example of never complaining made her so very special to her family and friends. Harry was the driving force in the family and Rose was the rock. Nothing made her any happier than having her family gather at “Dad’s Shed”.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 7, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Pastor Dan Hite and Pastor Harry Miller officiating. Special Music was provided by Jean Myers, pianist. Vocalists were Beth Penner and Amber Miller, with selection “In the Garden”. Congregational hymns were “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Victory in Jesus”.
Pallbearers were Clint Miller, Chad Ebeling, Angie Tipling, Matt Miller and Jennifer Gibson.
Burial was in the Frazee Cemetery, rural Alexandria, MO.
Visitation was held at Wilson Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Thursday with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.
Memorials in lieu of flowers were suggested to JOY Group of the First Baptist Church in Memphis, or Camp Leeper.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

Mrs. Arlene Whitlatch, 88 of Steffenville, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 2:38 a.m., at her home, near Steffenville.

The daughter of William N. and Edna A. (Groves) Clark was born on November 19, 1926 at Cowden, Illinois.

Arlene Clark united in marriage with John Robert Whitlatch on June 5, 1949, at Maroa, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on November 1, 2010.

Arlene was a member of the Steffenville Christian Church and the Steffenville Farmerettes. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and working on her farm and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Keith Whitlatch of Steffenville, Missouri, and Kent Whitlatch and his wife, Phyllis of Steffenville, Missouri; three grandchildren, Austin Whitlatch and his wife, Beth, of Lakewood, Colorado, Angie Seals and her husband, Troy, of Lewistown, Missouri, and Alex Whitlatch of Lakewood, Colorado; a sister, Mrs. Mary Allgood, of Blue Mound, Illinois; and several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be held Friday August 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church of Lewistown with Pastor Ted Middleton officiating.  Music will be provided by Mrs. Evelyn Scifres.

Burial will be in the Steffenville Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m., at Arnold’s Funeral Home in Lewistown, Mo.

Memorials may be made to the Steffenville Cemetery Association.

Pallbearers will be Austin Whitlatch, Alex Whitlatch, Troy Seals, Bill Knoche, Harry Scifres and Larry Henderson.

Eva Fountain, 82, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015 at her residence in Eldon, Missouri.

Born March 9, 1933, Eva was the daughter of the late Melton Frances and Mazie Dean (Goodwin) Burkhart.    On February 17, 1950 in Eminence, Missouri she was united in marriage to Walter K. Fountain who preceded her in death on July 31, 2004.

Survivors are a son, Roger Fountain and wife, Rita, of Eldon, Missouri; a daughter, Cheryl Fountain and husband Al of Okeechobee, Florida; grandchildren, Kimberly Mayfield, Camillia Naught and husband, Steven, and Kelli Seek; and great-grandchildren, Kwame  Karanja, Henry Naught and Samuel Naught.

Two grandsons, Troy and Ryan Fountain, three brothers and five sisters preceded her in death.

Eva was an avid MU sports fan; she loved gardening and farmed all of her life.  Walter and Eva moved to the Eldon area in 1976.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM at Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, Missouri with graveside services following at 11:30 AM at the Eldon City Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials are suggested to the Ryan Fountain FFA Memorial Scholarship

Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.

  Osborn McCracken “Mackie” Johnston, 78, of Newark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at the LaBelle Manor Care Center in LaBelle, Missouri.

Mackie was born on March 16, 1937, in Newark, Missouri, the son of O.M. Johnston, Jr. and Catherine Caroline Bilyeu Johnston.

He attended the Newark Elementary School of Newark, Missouri, graduated from the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri and continued his education with a football scholarship at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri.

In the 1960’s and 70’s Mackie owned and operated the Johnston Implement Company in Lewistown, Missouri, selling John Deere. During this time he served Lewistown, Missouri as Mayor.

On January 17, 1981, in Newark, Missouri, Mackie married Evelyn Wood and she was his constant companion.

Mackie was a member of the Newark Christian Church in Newark, Missouri, the Sumner American Legion Post in Sumner, Missouri, the LaBelle Masonic Lodge in LaBelle, Missouri, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbia, Missouri, Moila Shrine Temple of St. Joseph, Missouri and had been a member of the El Kadir Shrine Club of Kirksville, Missouri. He also served many years on the Newark Cemetery Association Board.

Mackie and Evelyn enjoyed spending winters in South Texas, he loved his John Deere Tractors, softball, baseball, including the St. Louis Cardinals, riding with the Buck-A-Roos, golfing, hunting, country western music, going to the State Fair and being a Democrat.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Johnston of Newark, Missouri; a daughter, Lori Lee and her husband Chris Walker of Shawnee, Kansas; a sister, Connie B. and her husband, Jerry Davis, of Petersburg, Illinois; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends, he never met a stranger.

Mackie was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2015, at the Doss Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri.

Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2015, with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Newark Cemetery, in Newark, Missouri.

Officiating will be Pastor Charles Sharpe. Casket Bearers will be Ronnie Buswell, David Christie, Larry McKinney, Larry Court Simmons, Wade Goodson, David Bradley, Donnie Roberts, and Keith Tasco with Honorary Bears, Pudge Dodd, Bob Adair and Kenny McKenzie.

An expression of sympathy in memory of Mackie Johnston may be left to the Newark Cemetery Association. A memorial may be left at or mailed to the Doss Funeral Home 208 N. 4^th Street, Edina, Missouri 63537.

Floretta Ellen Clay, age 88, of LaBelle, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015, in the Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, Missouri.

She was born July 23, 1927, at Monticello, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Idabelle Hazelwood Tate.

She united in marriage with Harold Clay, Sr. on January 1, 1950, at Canton, Missouri, and he preceded her in death on May 25, 2000. Floretta was also preceded in death by her parents, one son David Wayne Clay and two daughters Lori Ann Clay and Gracie Jean Smith, one granddaughter Rose Smith, two grandsons, Freddrick Jr. Smith and Roy Lee Clay, three great grandsons, Nathaniel, Wesley and Shannon Clay, one great-great grandson, Da’dn Smith, and two great-great granddaughters, Faith Clay and Nyla Clay, two sisters, Wilma Miller and Mary Tate and one brother George Dade.

Surviving are five daughters, Dianne Kay Clay of LaBelle, MO, Ella Clay and Roy of LaBelle, MO, Reba Sharp of LaBelle, MO, Charlene Colman of LaBelle, MO, and Mildred Clay and David of Canton, MO, four sons, Harold Clay, Jr. and Cindy of Bettendorf, IA, Virgil Clay and Hattie of Springfield, IL, Larry Clay and Sandra of Keokuk, IA, and Wilbert Clay and Christine of Palmyra, MO, numerous grandchildren (last count 329), three sisters Louise Orange and Delores Weathers both of Canton, MO and Martha Washington of Peoria, IL, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Floretta received her education in Lewis County. She had been employed at Agnes Café and Parrish Place Motel in LaBelle, MO and worked for several years as a CNA at Prairie View Nursing Home (now Country Aire Retirement Estates). Floretta never met a stranger. She enjoyed sewing, baby sitting, cooking, picnics and spending time with her grandkids. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015, in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, MO. Burial will be in the LaBelle Cemetery. Pastor James Salter will officiate the services. Casket bearers will be Lorenzo Clay, David Clay, David C. Clay, Cory Tournear, Josh Clay and Gerald Smith. Honorary bearers will be Shawn Clay, Douglas clay, Malique Clay and Dana Parrish. Memorials are suggested to the Floretta Clay Family. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO, 63447.

  Sylvester James Rudd, age 88, of Knox City, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015, in LaBelle Manor Care in LaBelle, Missouri.

Born on February 23, 1927, near Newark, Missouri, James was the son of Joseph Morton and Lula Elizabeth McKenzie Rudd.

He was united in marriage to Gracia Lucille Martin on July 8, 1952, in Kirksville, Missouri, and she preceded him in death on April 7, 2003.   James was also preceded in death by his parents, five sisters Estyle Klocke, Beulah Campbell, Evia Hall, Dortha Minor and Elizabeth Bradley, two brothers JM Rudd and Elmo Rudd and one grandson James Raymond (J.R.) Rudd.

Surviving are one son Wayne Edward Rudd and wife Debbie of Knox City, Missouri, two grandchildren, Craig Rudd and wife, Shannon, of Knox City, Missouri, and Ashley Simmons and husband, Justin, of Ewing, Missouri; six great-grandchildren, Brittney Rudd, Claire, Wyatt and Zoey Simmons, Gage and Lucy Rudd; one step great-grandchild, Wyatt Vargas.

James was raised near Newark, Missouri, where he attended rural schools and graduated from LaBelle High School.  He was engaged in farming Northeast of Knox City, Missouri, and owned and operated Rudd’s Garage in Knox City.  James served as Alderman and Mayor of Knox City, Missouri, and also served on the board at Knox County Mutual Insurance for several years.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2015, in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri.  Reverend Mike Wilson will officiate the services with musical selections “Daddy’s Hands”, “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and “How Great Thou Art”.

Casket bearers will be Darrell Rudd, Dennis Bradley, Mike Miller, Larry Walker, Craig Rudd and Justin Simmons. Burial will be in the Knox City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, August 31, 2015, after 9 a.m. with family receiving friends from 12 noon till time of services at 2 p.m. in Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Donor’s Choice.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537. www.hudsonrimerfh.com

Dallas Lee Harness, 87, of Ft. Madison passed away at 9:10 AM on Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO.
He was born on August 26, 1928 in Clark Co. Missouri to Harold Friend and Alta Vivian Peterie Harness. Dallas married Patty Kerr in March of 1947 and they later divorced. He then married Helen Strunk Kokjohn on March 5, 1976 in Ft. Madison and she passed away on December 8, 2014. Dallas was a heavy equipment operator for Lee Co. Highway Department, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the First Christian Church where he served as a deacon. Dallas enjoyed going on country drives and spending time with family and friends. He and Helen enjoyed traveling in their younger years.
Survivors include a daughter, Ronda (Mike) York of Kahoka, MO; two sons, Randy (Joyce) Harness of Columbia, TN and Kent (Vickie) Harness of Mt. Sterling, IA; eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one sister.
Friends may call after 3 PM on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory where the family will meet with friends from 5-7 PM. The funeral service will be at 10 AM on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. John Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Clark County Nursing Home Shower & Spa fund. Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com

Anna Lee “Ann” Witcher Wilson, 91, of Tulsa, OK, formerly long-time resident of Ponca City, OK, passed away on August 31st, 2015.
Anna Lee was born May 7, 1924 to Frank and Hattie (Cooper) Witcher in Wyaconda, MO. She grew up in Wyaconda, graduated from high school there in 1942 and attended Gem City Business College in Quincy, IL.
She was united in marriage to Robert Lee “Bob” Wilson on July 6, 1952 at Madison Park Christian Church in Quincy, IL.
She worked for many years as secretary for Pure Oil Company in Chicago, IL and St. Joseph Medical Center in Ponca City, OK. She was a long-time member of Eastern Heights Christian Church in Ponca City and was a member of the Bittersweet Garden Club in Ponca City.
Survivors include one brother, Lary Witcher and wife Marilynn of Lawson, MO; one daughter, Patricia Ann Tewksbury and grandson, Tanner Tewksbury of Tulsa; one son, Curtis Lee Wilson, wife Shelly, and grandsons Cody Wilson and wife Laurie of Tulsa, Roman Wilson of Tokyo, Japan and Micah Wilson of Broken Arrow; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by husband, Robert L. Wilson on April 11, 2013, infant sister, infant brother and one uncle, Joe Cooper.
Private burial will be held at Resthaven-Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Ponca City. Memorial service to be held Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00am at Eastern Heights Christian Church, 5100 Lake Road, Ponca City, OK. The family will greet relatives and friends after the Memorial Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eastern Heights Christian Church, 5100 Lake Road, Ponca City, OK 74604.

Christopher N. Genkinger, age 41, of Montrose, IA, died on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Fort Madison Community Hospital in Fort Madison, IA.

Chris was born November 27, 1973 in Phoenix, AZ, a son of David and Noy Saconsin Genkinger.

He married Sarah L. Dean on August 14, 2010 in Keokuk, IA.

Chris is survived by his wife, Sarah Genkinger; a daughter, Gracey Genkinger; a step-daughter, Liz Pezley all of Montrose, IA; Cailyn Spiker of Montrose who he helped raise; his parents: David Genkinger of New London, IA and Noy (James) Edgar of Crawfordsville, IA; father-in-law, Stanley (Jeannie) Dean of Montrose, IA and mother-in-law, Nancy Bowen of Keokuk, IA; one brother, Andrew (Jamie) Genkinger of Mt. Pleasant, IA; two nephews, Cooper and Cam Genkinger; two sisters-in-laws and their families, Emily Dean of Dallas City, IL and Whitney Speer of Donnellson, IA; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Chris was a graduate of New London (IA) High School and attended SCC in Burlington.

The past thirteen years he had been employed by General Electric in Burlington.

At the age of 15, Chris began bodybuilding which quickly became his passion. He was featured in numerous magazines through the years and had many sponsorships. He belonged to many gyms in the area, working as a personal trainer as well as mentoring a motivating other individuals and giving them advice in how to properly train in order to achieve their intended goal. He gave willingly of his time to work with the Central Lee football team in proper usage of working weights and appropriate ways to train. Regardless of who he was working with, he was a caring, generous, and compassionate man who desired to make the world somehow better.
The comment was made that “he was a great competitor, but an even greater man”.

His other passion was his family. He loved them and dreamed of great things for them and wanted each person to achieve his or her dream. He was an amazing dad who took time to coach and spend time as much possible with the girls. He got into puppets when Gracey was born and collected quite a few in the next several years and was always lurking around a corner or somewhere unexpected to surprise or embarrass. He was a soft spoken man with an even softer heart.

Visitation was held at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka, MO, after 9 a.m. on Friday with family receiving friends from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of his Life was held immediately following the visitation at 7 p.m. with Pastor Matt Hunt officiating. Special music was “With Arms Wide Open”, “The Fighter”, and “Hall of Fame”.

Honorary pallbearers were Timmy LeMatty, Stan Zeto, Frank Pinto, Mark Lamm, and Andrew Genkinger.

Memorials were suggested to his family with checks made payable to Sarah Genkinger.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com.

, 81, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away August 26, 2015, at his home in Memphis.

He was born May 28, 1934, in Alexandria, Missouri, to Oma Ray and Evalenah Marie (Mayer) White.

Dail attended grade school in Alexandria, Missouri, graduating from the eighth grade. He attended Kahoka High School, graduating with the class of 1952. He served for two years in the United States Army from 1957 until 1959 and was a member of the Army Reserves for two years.

He married Doris Marie Jacquot on May 8, 1965, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamilton, Illinois and to this union two daughters were born.

He was a past member of the Keokuk Men’s Glee Club and of a local quartet in the Keokuk area, known as “Men of Note”. Dail was a twenty-five year member of the Keokuk Lions Club. He belonged to the St. Francisville Masonic Lodge 588 A.F. & A.M., having earned his fifty-year pin and attained his 32nd degree with the Davenport Consistory. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Keokuk.

After moving his family to Memphis in 1977, from Hamilton, Illinois, Dail served as a past board member of the Memphis Industrial Development Committee and the Scotland County Care Center and was a member of the Baring Country Club. He was very supportive in many organizations over the years.

Dail started in the manufacturing business in 1959 with Thomas Truck and Caster Company in Keokuk, Iowa and was the owner and CEO of All-States Equipment, Inc. in Memphis. He shared the role of owner and operator of Mi-Lor and White’s Fireworks in Alexandria, Missouri and had been in the fireworks business for more than sixty years.

Dail was an innovative man, always thinking of things he might invest in. He liked to travel and indulge in the different types of food he may have encountered along the way and playing the lottery scratch tickets. He enjoyed visiting with people and spent many hours watching FOX News. He could always be seen around town on his scooter or his golf cart. Dail realized his greatest love when he could spend time with his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great granddaughters.

Left to honor his memory is his wife, Doris; two daughters: Michele Drummond and her husband, Mark and Lora Alexander and her husband, Stacy, all of Memphis; six grandchildren: Margaret Owens and her husband, Randall, of Gillette, Wyoming; Jacqui Onken and her husband, Travis; Lexi Howard and her husband, Jacob; Morgan Alexander, Lindsey Alexander and Ashton Alexander, all of Memphis and two great granddaughters: Eva Onken and Elsa Onken of Memphis. Also surviving is a brother-in-law, Don Day, of Keokuk, Iowa; two sisters-in-law: Pat Orr and her husband, Gerald, of Lima, Illinois; Sharon Roberts and her husband, Gerry, of Carthage, Illinois; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dail was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold Dean, in 1953; three sisters: Naoma Brammer and her husband, Harold; Elaine Brammer and her husband, Norman; Juanita Day and his parents-in-law, Marie and Hugo Jacquot.

Visitation will open after noon on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at the Memphis Funeral Home with the family present from 6 until 8 P.M. to greet relatives and friends.

Burial will follow in the Memphis Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Delbert Dalton, Clifford Justice, Lyle Moore, Tom Matlock, Tommy Baxter, John Rankin and Bill Holland. Honorary bearers will be Fred Buckert, David Ernst, John Dodge, Leo Buckert and Jim McClintic. Military honors will be provided by the Wallace W. Gillespie V. F. W. Post #4958.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the Scotland County Cancer Fund or the Scotland County Scholarship Fund and may be left at or mailed to Memphis Funeral Home, 378 South Market Street, Memphis, Missouri 63555.

On line condolences for the White family may be made by logging on to memphisfuneralhome-mo.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Memphis Funeral Home.

 Roger Dean Selby, 82 of Brashear, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 02, 2015, at his home.

The son of John Clifford (Cliff) and Margaret Elizabeth (Fox) Selby, he was born January 6, 1933 near Gibbs, Missouri.  On May 26, 1951, in Kirksville, he was united in marriage to Berniece Lipper.

Roger is survived by his wife Berniece; three daughters, Jackie (Kelley) Church of Brashear, Missouri, Debbie (Karl) Hardman of Columbia, Missouri, and Barb (Alan) Clark of Kirksville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Jenny (Daniel) Newton, Lacy (Matt) Oesch, Kara Hardman, Meghan Hardman, Chris Clark and Chelsea Clark; and three great-grandchildren, Bryan Newton, Jordan Newton and Selby Oesch.  He is also survived by two sister-in-laws, Dorothy Selby and Maybelle Selby, along with many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; six brothers; Harold, Cecil, Kenneth, Paul, Merle, and Donald Selby, and three sisters; Letha Christman, Guyneth Elmore, and Wanda Bunch.

Roger grew up in the Gibbs community and attended Oak Dale, Banner and Prairie Bird schools.   He graduated from Brashear High School in 1950.  For 32 years he was employed in several positions by International Shoe Company/Florsheim working his way up the ladder from being a belt boy to being foreman of the fitting room.  He also was employed for several years at Burnham Manufacturing and the Adair County Rural Water Supply District.  In 1962 Roger and Berniece moved to the family farm near Adair, where they actively farmed and raised their family during 64 years of marriage.

Roger was a member of the Brashear United Methodist Church and served as a trustee.  He served as a board member of the Adair County Soil and Water Conservation District, Brashear Housing Authority and served in various offices at the former Brashear Lions Club.

Roger loved spending time with friends and family, working on the farm, and eating homemade ice cream and candy.  He had a true love for reading western novels, collecting coins and was a great story-teller.  Roger was prideful of a well-manicured farm and when he was able, it was common to see him running a chain saw.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015, in the Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Kirksville, Missouri. Pastor Nancy Douglas and Pastor Darrell Draper will officiate the services.  Music will be provided by Frankie Williams and a recorded selection by Randy Elmore.

Burial will be in Park View Memorial Gardens.  Casket bearers will be his nephews.  Honorary bearers will be George Higgins, Gary Clark, Kenny Crandall, Monte Fisher, Dave Clark and Tom Story.

Visitation with the family will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2015, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Brashear United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, 2100 East Shepherd Ave., Kirksville, MO 63501.

Marion Louis Goehl, age 69, of LaBelle, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015, at his residence in LaBelle.

He was born on May 26, 1946, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Marion Walter and Hazel Louise Miller Goehl.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Dorthey Savage.

Surviving are two step children, Kellie (Jeff) Moyers of Moberly, Missouri, and Tommy (Melissa) Bowen of LaBelle, Missouri, one sister, Debbie Buckwalter of Canton, Missouri; four step-grandchildren, Blain Bowen, Kris and Mori Moots, and Kelcey Devalle; two step great-grandchildren, Amira Moots and Isabella Devalle; his mother-in-law, Betty Walker of Ewing, Missouri; five nephews, Carl, Craig and Cyle Buckwalter, James and Charles Savage; one niece, Dawn Sweet; and his fiancée, Jewel Nichols of Memphis, Missouri.

Marion graduated from LaBelle High School.  Marion served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was employed for MFA Oil Company as a transport driver for sixteen years until his retirement.  He was a member of the LaBelle Fire Department, attended the Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he served as a greeter and was always willing to help the church whenever needed.  He loved restoring old tractors and was also excited and proud that he was scheduled to go on the Great River Honor Flight in Washington D.C.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015, in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Missouri.  Pastor James Salter will officiate for the services.  Burial with full military rites will be held in the LaBelle Cemetery conducted by Lewistown American Legion Post # 578.

Music will be provided by Mt. Olive Baptist Church Choir.

Casket bearers will be Kyle Clay, Blaine Bowen, Tommy Bowen, Jeremy Rayl, Charles Savage and Roy Lewis.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2015, from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. in the Coder Funeral Chapel in LaBelle, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Coder Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 151, LaBelle, MO, 63447.

Donald Eugene Pruett of Morrison, Illinois, passed away on August 31, 2015, at Morrison Community Hospital.

Services will be at the Pauline Cemetery in Rutledge, Missouri ­­­­­­­­ 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015. Friends and family will meet at the American Legion in Sterling, Illinois, on Sunday, Sept 13, from 1 to 3.   Don Pruett, only child of Lennie and Elva (Miller) Pruett was born in Rutledge, Missouri, on May 25, 1928.  He was united in marriage to Naomi Johnston in 1946 and to Carolyn Davis in 1971. Four children were born to Don and Naomi. Don worked with his dad on the Sante Fe Railroad as a young man. He had many happy memories of going to Chicago theaters to see all the stars of that era.  He enjoyed spending time with his children, always joking, playing games, and going on trips with them. In later years he did much traveling and enjoyed life in Texas.

Don was District Manager for the Rock Island Argus paper before managing the Missle service station in Geneseo for many years. He then was hired at John Deere Harvester and during his 27 years of employment there became Inspection Special Investigator from the Quality Assurance Services, Combine & Header Manufacturing Division receiving recognition for his renovating ideas.

Surviving Don are his children, Jerry (Saralyn) Pruett of Stewartville Minnesota; Diana Garza of Mesa, Arizona; Phillip Pruett of Hurdland, Missouri, and Cynthia (Gerald) Rensimer of Sterling, Illinois, and a stepson, Kevin Bradley.

Grandchildren include Andrew (JoAnna) Pruett, Alexander (Rebecca) Pruett, Marcia Garza, Carlo Garza, Darla (Richard Carlburg) Mendoza, Marcos (Lisa) Garza, Phylissa Bergert, Fantasy (Shane) Ernst, Velvette (Eric Davis) Cardwell, and Shayna (Kenneth McCord) Cardwell. Great-grandchildren include Theodore Pruett, Landon Pruett, Andre Contreras, Jada Contreras, Katherine Garza, Christopher Garza, Theresa Garza, Elijah Pruett, Benjamin Bergert, Obadiah Bergert, Donovan Ernst, Brenna Ernst, and Kylan Springman.

Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home of Edina, MO is handling local arrangements.

Memorials in memory of Donald Eugene Pruett may be made to the Pauline Cemetery.  Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537.

 Mrs. Norma B. Earlywine, 81 of Lewistown, Missouri died Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
The daughter of William and Carrie (Lehenbauer) Hunt was born on May 6, 1934 at Hannibal, Missouri.
She was united in marriage 61 years ago to Merlin Earlywine.  They were married on September 19, 1954 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hannibal, Missouri.
Norma was a 60 year member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in LaGrange, Missouri.  She was an auxiliary member of the American Legion Lewis County Memorial Post #578 and the Marriage Encounter Circle for 23 years.  She liked to attend Bluegrass festivals, garden, cook and bake.  She babysat many children throughout the years.  She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Merlin Earlywine of Lewistown, Missouri.; five children, Delbert (Olivia) Earlywine of Monroe City, Missouri, Kathy Wood of Wright City, Missouri, Linda (John) Whitaker of Ewing, Missouri., Karen (Paul) Olson of LaGrange, Illinois, and Janet (David) McCoy of Leonard, Missouri.; thirteen grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wilbert (Roberta) Hunt of Columbia, Missouri, and Walter (LouElla) Hunt of Hannibal, Missouri; one sister, Hilda (Paul) Lahr of LaGrange, Mo.; and several nieces & nephews.

Stan Cunningham, 85, born June 18^th, 1930, died September 4, 2015.  Post High School he was part of the occupation forces in Europe, near Frankfurt, Germany. After his stint in the Army he returned to Memphis, Missouri, to marry Evelyn, his wife of 63 years. Following several years of trying his hand at farming, he moved to Kansas City in 1963 to look for work, and was followed later in the year by his wife, and 3 children. They started out living in the Northeast area of Kansas City, and moved to the Northland, where they would live in the same house for the next 53 years.

He is survived by his older brother Dean; his loving wife, Evelyn; his sons, Phillip and Chris; his daughters-in-law, Marion and Tammy; daughter, Terri; his grandchildren, Kelley, Evan, Emily, and Reed; and great grandchildren, Natalie and Reese; and a cousin, Stanley Sharp of Edina, Missouri.

During his last 20 years he walked his neighborhood daily and got to know just about everyone, asking questions and showing an interest in them. He kept people informed of the latest news and upcoming events concerning everyone. His work brought him in contact with Pleasant Valley Baptist Church during the late 80’s and he felt drawn to the friendliness of the people he met, thus becoming a member.   Making and keeping friends was a very important aspect to him and he maintained friendship with school mates from High School throughout his life. His membership in PVBC was very rewarding and personally fulfilling, and he always loved conversing with his church family and got to know as many people as he could, just like in his neighborhood. He fulfilled his civic obligation with his work to help found and nurture the Northland Neighborhood Association. That association made it possible for Stan to modernize his home. Time well spent. He especially enjoyed the people who made that organization possible. But of all his accomplishments in life, one that he secretly enjoyed was the fact that he personally trained about 100 young men in the art of carpet installation. Although he left the Union in 1981, he left behind a solid core of men who knew what they were doing in the business he loved. Over the years he always made time to talk to and help any of those men he came in contact with. Some would suspect that many of the apprentices stuck out the training because of the cookies supplied (by Evelyn) on the last night of each session…

Everyone who ever met Stan found out real quick that he loved to talk. There weren’t many subjects that were off limits with him. Sports were his favorite, especially the Royals, and Chiefs. He knew a bit about basketball, too, and loved to reminisce about his high school days on the outside court. Politics was another favorite subject but he could talk about many subjects for hours on end and didn’t mind it when the subject changed. New faces were soon no longer strangers after a few minutes with him. He took Dale Carnegie’s course to improve his public speaking which made him more outgoing. Not many would say that he didn’t put that course to good use.

When introducing himself he loved to tell people his name was “Stan The Man” like Musial for the Cardinals (his favorite boyhood team). It was hard to find someone he didn’t like or someone that didn’t like The Man.   Stan lived life like “The Man” in many ways. It just might be said that he got the most out of the god given talents he was given.

A visitation for Stan was held at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, Missouri on Saturday, September 26.  Burial was October 3, 2015 in Rutledge, Missouri.

Steven Wade Buckley, 47, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his home in Edina, Missouri.

He was born April 12, 1969, in Bastrop, Louisiana.

Survivors include three daughters, Kaitlyn Buckley, Makayla Buckley and Autumn Buckley, all of Liberty, Illinois; his parents, Robert and Audrey Buckley of Estero, Fla.; brothers, Donnie (Tammy) Smith of Smyrna, Tenn., Robert (Debbie) Buckley of Smyrna, Kenny Morrison of Royal, Ark., and Joe (Ronne) Foy of Benton, Ark.; and a sister, Debbie (Jim) Fordham of Merritt Island, Fla.

Services were held Wednesday, October 7, at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church on the Plainville blacktop, which is off of Illinois 104 near the Quincy, Illinois Airport.  Cremation rites were accorded.

Doss Funeral Home, Edina, Missouri, in charge of the arrangements.