Jeanette Joyce (Miller) Lillard age 96 of Williamstown, MO passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 in the Lewis County Nursing Home at Canton, Missouri.
She was born October 28, 1918 at Williamstown, a daughter of Hurley Henry and Leila Hazel House Miller. She married Joseph Raymond Lillard on December 12, 1943 in Monticello, MO. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1989.
Jeanette worked eight years as a clerk in a grocery store. She served 25 years as an election judge. She graduated from Williamstown High School. She was a homemaker, worked on the family farm and was a member of the Providence Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Rae Leighton of Paxton, IL and Brenda Kay (James) Barkley of Canton; two sons, Dennis Ricky Lillard of Williamstown and Joseph Randy Lillard of Canton; seven grandchildren, Christopher Lee (Donna) Taylor of San Angelo, TX, Mitchell Alan (Amy) Taylor of Lawrence, KS, Eric James (Nicole) Barkley of Chesterfield, MO, Jay Lillard Barkley of Birmingham, AL, Jennifer Lynn Lillard of Canton, Travis Andrew (Lacey) Lillard of Canton, and Lindsey Marie Lillard of Lakewood, CO; great grandchildren, Maggie, Sarah, Abby and Baylee Taylor, Sydney, Sierra and Holden Barkley and Garrett Lillard; step great grandchildren, Holly, Eli and Ian Johnston; great-great grandchildren, Audrey and Madison Van Cleef also several nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents Hurley Miller and Leila Miller Cason, husband Joseph Raymond Lillard, two sisters, Ruby Louise (Dave) Sweet and Bessie Lee (George) Shouse, brother and sister in law Edwin and Leola Cook and one nephew, John Sweet.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Providence Baptist Church near Williamstown with Pastor James Lackey officiating. Burial will be in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Canton, MO.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Providence Baptist Church or to the Providence Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.davis-fh.com
Pallbearers will be Eric Barkley, Jay Barkley, Christopher Taylor, Mitchell Taylor, Travis Lillard and Jennifer Lillard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Ebeling, Rex Pitford, Vincel Bronstine and Garrett Lillard
Music: Janice Briscoe, Pianist; Jackie Scott, Vocalist

Opal Irene Dalton, 94, of Memphis, Missouri, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis.

She was born September 30, 1920, in Schuyler County, Missouri, to Ernest Edward and Odessa M. (Elschlager) Aldridge.

Irene attended school in Downing, Missouri, for several years and then at the Elm Grove School in rural Schuyler County.

She married Delbert Floyd Dalton on April 16, 1936, in Memphis, Missouri. Following her marriage, Irene lived in rural Scotland County except for ten years when she and her husband lived in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Following her husband’s death, Irene moved to Memphis.

While in Nebraska, Irene did all the cooking for the ranch hands where her husband was employed. Following their return to rural Scotland County, she worked for ten years at the Dryden’s Rubber Plant in Keokuk, Iowa. She then worked as a cook at Campbell’s Truck Stop in Memphis for two years after which she began employment at the Memphis Memorial Hospital until she retired, due to failing health. Irene was an accomplished seamstress, sewing for herself and her daughters, including casual wear as well as prom dresses and a wedding gown. She also enjoyed handiwork, piecing and quilting many quilts, embroidering numerous pillow cases and quilt squares to be set together for quilt tops to be used and for gifts for her children and generations beyond.

Irene was a member of the Richland Baptist Church in rural Scotland County and since moving to Memphis, attended the First Baptist Church in Memphis.

She is survived by five children: William E. Dalton and his wife, Bonnie, of Memphis; Floyd Eugene Dalton and his wife, Sherry, of Kahoka, Missouri; Kathryn Faye Hyde of Danville, Iowa; Elizabeth Louise Humes and her husband, Ernest, of Wyaconda, Missouri and Karyon Marie Elsea and her husband, Bill, of Greentop, Missouri. Also surviving are seventeen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of nearly sixty-seven years; a grandson, Robby Humes; a great grandson, Anthony Dalton; three brothers: Russell Aldridge, Albert Aldridge and Henry Aldridge and a son-in-law, Larry Hyde.

A visitation, with the family present to greet relatives and friends, will be held on Thursday, March 5th from 10 A.M. until 12 noon at the First Baptist Church in Memphis. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 5th at 1:30 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Memphis with Reverend Dan Hite officiating. Vocalists, Delores Hyde and Junior Arnold will sing “Jesus is Lord of All” and “I Will Follow Thee,” accompanied by pianist, Pam Blaine. A special CD selection, “Breathe,” recorded by Irene’s granddaughter, Heather Smith, will also be played.

Burial will follow at the Richland Cemetery in rural Scotland County. Casket bearers will be Stacy Humes, Daron Dalton, Delbert Dalton, James Dalton, Keith Hyde and Todd Gibbs. Honorary bearers will be Damon Dalton, Holly Heinze, Arnold Dalton, Lorie Wilson, Donald Dalton, Michael Dalton, Diane Rice, Terry Hyde, Heather Smith and Ryan Elsea.

To honor Irene’s memory, a memorial may be made to Richland Cemetery and may be left at the church or mailed to Memphis Funeral Home, 378 South Market Street, Memphis, Missouri 63555.

Condolences may be made to the Dalton Family by logging onto memphisfuneralhome-mo.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Memphis Funeral Home.

Frances “Georgena” Hayes, 92, of , Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri.

Born on February 15, 1923, north of Canton, Missouri, Georgena was the daughter of John Herman and Elsa Abney Hudnut Hart.

At the age of three, her family moved to Knox County, Missouri. She had attended school in Palmyra, Newark, Steffenville and finally Oklahoma Rural School.

On March 1, 1941, in Edina, Missouri, at the Methodist Parsonage, Georgena united in marriage with Robert Monroe Hayes.

Georgena and Robert enjoyed farm life, raising four children, on the farm east of Edina, before retiring and moving to Edina in 1995.

She was a member of the Edina United Methodist Church, Musser Club, Vimus Clan Club “Clancy Club”, Town and Country Club, Quilt Club, Classy Lassie’s Red Hat Club and the Thousand Hills Camping Club.

Georgena is survived by four children, Jerry Lee and his wife, Faye Hayes of Columbia, Missouri, Larry Dean and his wife, Cheryl Hayes of Edina, Missouri, Martha Ann “Martie” Scott of Hannibal, Missouri and John William and his wife, Sherrie Hayes of Edina, Missouri; one sister, Roberta “June” Shepard of Edina, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Doris Binkley Hayes of Ft. Madison, Iowa; twelve grandchildren, Kimberly Ann and Danny Grant, Staci Lee and Brad Henks, Gena Marie and Brett Patton, Joseph Daniel and Laura Hayes, Amie Lynn and Michael Niemeyer, Kathleen Ellen and Justin Grant, Beverly Ann Hayes, Annette Renee and Cole Mitchell, Kelly William and Lacy Hayes, Michelle Wennette McMullen, Susan Renee and John Paul Begley, and Michael Hayden and Teri Kite; thirty-eight great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elsa Hart; her husband, Robert Hayes on March 10, 2012; a grandson-in-law, Rich Hollinger; a son-in-law, Cecil Scott; three brothers, David Corydell and Irene Hart, Cletus Vetal and Eyloe Hart, and Harold Dale and Dorothy Hart; a sister, Virgie Carmelita and Lloyd Latimer; and three brothers-in-law, Charles Luke, Dean Shepard and James Hayes.

Funeral Services were held March 6, 2015, at the Doss Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri.

Burial will be in the Knox City Cemetery in Knox City, Missouri.

Pastor Sam Smith officiated, with music provided by Carol Hayes and Brenton Karhoff.  Casket Bearers were Tom Hamlin, Charlie Hamlin, Harley Hamlin, Albert Hagerla, Jack Reardon, Donnie Davis, and Pete Bangert. Honorary Bearers were Georgena’s Knox County Nursing Home family, residents and staff.

An expression of sympathy in memory of Georgena Hayes may be left to the Knox County Nursing Home, or the Knox City Cemetery. A memorial may be left at or mailed to the Doss Funeral Home 208 N. 4^th Street, Edina, Missouri 63537.

  Bruce E. Angell, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Friday, February 6, 2015, at his home.

Bruce was born on December 20, 1961, in Rock Island, Illinois, son of Elmo and Mary (Klote) Angell. He owned and operated Bruce Angell Paint and Repair. Bruce was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed his family, friends, tropical fish, plants and he loved his home.

Survivors include his father, Elmo Angell of Cedar Rapids; siblings, Tina (Kirk) Olson of Newberg, Oregon, Teri Moore of Carrollton, Texas, Kent (Diana) Angell of Cedarville, Illinois, Brenda Angell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Linda (David) Millbach of Marion, Iowa, and Carol (Jayson Hebdon) Angell of Robins, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Katrina Corwin, Matthew Corwin, Jennifer Harnish, Brittany Angell, Ryan Angell, Jill Zaiser and Sara Zaiser; and his dog, Sam, and an aunt, Ruth (Richard) Hettinger.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Angell; and grandparents, Clyde and Florine Angell, and Glenn and Olive Klote.

  A celebration of life service was held February 10, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Cedar Rapids.    Entombment was in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Patricia Jean Hardy Bryant

Patricia Jean Hardy Bryant left this world for the next on March 1, 2015. Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother, she was known for her compassion and terrific sense of fun. All those who knew her loved her dearly and she will be missed.
The daughter of Joseph Edwin Hardy and Ruby Bell Christy Hardy, she was born on February 15, 1929 in Revere, Missouri. Patricia enjoyed an idyllic childhood in rural Missouri on the banks of the Des Moines River. The youngest girl in a family of eight, she distinguished herself with her musical talent, and uncanny ability to encourage and support those around her. Always talented musically, she played piano in the family band. In this way, she contributed to the family coffers helping them to make it through the hardest times of the Great Depression.
On August 30, 1946, she married the love of her life, James Hickman Bryant in Kahoka, Missouri. They started their family with the birth of their first son, Johnny Lee, in November of 1947. Johnny was followed in 1949 by a second son, Murray Allen. Three daughters followed, Carol, Deena and Christy making their family complete.
In 1963, James’ job sent them to Central Illinois and they continued to build their lives. Patricia loved her children fiercely and provided the best of childhoods for all of her five children. Her determination and loving nature saw her children through the turbulent 60’s and 70’s. James and Patricia provided for their children and made sure that they had wonderful childhoods filled with Love and Laughter. Family dinners, car rides and magical Holidays were the order of the day.
After coming to Kerrville via the oilfields of Louisiana, Patricia lost her beloved James in October of 1989. It was hard for her to continue in this life without James but she did so for her children and her Grandchildren.
When her brother, Edwin Dennis, was stricken with COPD and Patricia made it her mission to see to his health needs. She stayed with “Denny” for the next 15 years and left only when her health would no longer permit her to care for her younger brother. Her life was filled with grief when her brother passed on December 19, 2012 and her oldest son, Johnny, succumbed to a heart attack in 2013. Still, she struggled on for her living children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her older brother, Henry Ross Hardy and spouse Ruby of Scottsville, Kentucky, one son, Murray Allen and spouse Linda Bryant, daughter Carol and her husband Harry “Sonny” Lassey, daughter Deena and spouse Kevin Elliott and daughter Christy and spouse Dean Rynearson. She leaves numerous grieving grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.
In her typical selfless manner, she asks that in lieu of flowers Memorials be made to: Executive Women’s Club Cancer Assistance Fund, PO Box 290523 Kerrville, TX 78029-0523 or: Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028.
The Bryant family will have a private celebration of life service and interment.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhometx.com. Select obituaries, select “sign guestbook” at the top right of the individual memorial.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home.

Thelma L. Waples, age 82, of rural Alexandria, MO, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Thelma was born October 22, 1932 in Meppen, IL, a daughter of Carl and Nellie Bull Fuller.

She attended Monterey Country School until 8th grade, graduating from Hannibal High School in 1950.

On September 14, 1962, she was united in marriage to Chester Glen “C.G.” Waples on September 14, 1962 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk, IA.

Survivors include one son, Justin Glen (Kelly) Waples of Kahoka, MO and their children, Raegan, Conner and Mallory; one daughter, Lynn Waples Kleine and her daughter, Ashley, both of the home; a brother, Ronald (Martha “Susie”) Fuller of Quincy, IL; sisters-in-law, Beverly Hasner and Sharon Waples, both of Canton, MO; several nieces and nephews and their families: Kevin (Velvet) Hasner and Sherri (Gary) Hasner, all of Columbia, MO, Jolene (David) Ferguson of Oregon, and Janelle Fuller of Quincy, IL; and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, C.G. “Chet” Waples; an infant daughter, Leah Ann; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Glen and Estella Waples; a brother, William Fuller; brother-in-law, Dennis Hasner; and nephew, C. Jeff Fuller.

Thelma was a life-long bookkeeper, working in both Hannibal and Keokuk, including twenty-eight years for the late Charles O. “Chuck” Frazier, Attorney at Law. She had been a dispatcher for twenty-three years for the Clark Co. Sheriff’s Office, some of the earlier years while holding down a full time job with Mr. Frazier.

She was a faithful and active member of the Bluff Springs United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a 50+ year member of Elmira Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at Keokuk and was a member of the Helping Hands Circle of King’s Daughters. She was a former 4H Leader, a member and treasurer of the Better Home Builders F.C.E. Club, a member of the American Angus Auxiliary and had served on the Clark Co. Nursing Home Board of Directors.

In earlier years, Thelma helped C.G. on the farm and enjoyed going to Farm Shows with him. She was an excellent cook who loved cooking for her family and friends. As long as she could, she enjoyed bowling and golfing. Monthly bridge games were an important part of she and C.G.’s life. In her spare time she enjoyed listening to the Gaithers and watching Wheel of Fortune. She also sat through and tolerated Mizzou games with Lynn. Her most valuable time was spent with her family and friends and attending her grandchildren’s activities.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Bluff Springs United Methodist Church, rural Canton, MO, with Pastor Barb Hagerla officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Frazee Cemetery.

Friends may call at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka after 9 a.m. Friday with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the family.

Betty Jo (Pinson) Tarr, 80, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at her home.

Born November 15, 1934 in Edina, Missouri, Betty Jo was the daughter of Lloyd and Berniece (Moyer) Pinson.

Betty Jo Pinson united in marriage with Donald E. Tarr in LaPlata, Missouri, on August 20, 1955.

She is survived by her husband Donald of fifty nine years; one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Jim Leverington of Fayette, Iowa; one sister, Lois Bragg of LaPlata, Missouri; two grandchildren, Elaine and Thomas Leverington, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Betty was a graduate from Novelty High School with the Class of 1951. She was employed at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa until retiring in 1996.

Betty’s wish was to be cremated and no public visitation or service be held. Her interment will take place at a later date at the Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri.

Arrangements were taken care of by Travis-Noe Funeral Home of Kirksville.

Frances “Georgena” Hayes, 92, of Edina, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Missouri.

Born on February 15, 1923, north of Canton, Missouri, Georgena was the daughter of John Herman and Elsa Abney Hudnut Hart.

At the age of three, her family moved to Knox County, Missouri. She had attended school in Palmyra, Newark, Steffenville and finally Oklahoma Rural School.

On March 1, 1941, in Edina, Missouri, at the Methodist Parsonage, Georgena united in marriage with Robert Monroe Hayes.

Georgena and Robert enjoyed farm life, raising four children, on the farm east of Edina, before retiring and moving to Edina in 1995.

She was a member of the Edina United Methodist Church, Musser Club, Vimus Clan Club “Clancy Club”, Town and Country Club, Quilt Club, Classy Lassie’s Red Hat Club and the Thousand Hills Camping Club.

Georgena is survived by four children, Jerry Lee and his wife, Faye Hayes of Columbia, Missouri, Larry Dean and his wife, Cheryl Hayes of Edina, Missouri, Martha Ann “Martie” Scott of Hannibal, Missouri and John William and his wife, Sherrie Hayes of Edina, Missouri; one sister, Roberta “June” Shepard of Edina, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Doris Binkley Hayes of Ft. Madison, Iowa; twelve grandchildren, Kimberly Ann and Danny Grant, Staci Lee and Brad Henks, Gena Marie and Brett Patton, Joseph Daniel and Laura Hayes, Amie Lynn and Michael Niemeyer, Kathleen Ellen and Justin Grant, Beverly Ann Hayes, Annette Renee and Cole Mitchell, Kelly William and Lacy Hayes, Michelle Wennette McMullen, Susan Renee and John Paul Begley, and Michael Hayden and Teri Kite; thirty-eight great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elsa Hart; her husband, Robert Hayes on March 10, 2012; a grandson-in-law, Rich Hollinger; a son-in-law, Cecil Scott; three brothers, David Corydell and Irene Hart, Cletus Vetal and Eyloe Hart, and Harold Dale and Dorothy Hart; a sister, Virgie Carmelita and Lloyd Latimer; and three brothers-in-law, Charles Luke, Dean Shepard and James Hayes.

Funeral Services were held March 6, 2015, at the Doss Funeral Home in Edina, Missouri.

Burial will be in the Knox City Cemetery in Knox City, Missouri.

Pastor Sam Smith officiated, with music provided by Carol Hayes and Brenton Karhoff.  Casket Bearers were Tom Hamlin, Charlie Hamlin, Harley Hamlin, Albert Hagerla, Jack Reardon, Donnie Davis, and Pete Bangert. Honorary Bearers were Georgena’s Knox County Nursing Home family, residents and staff.

An expression of sympathy in memory of Georgena Hayes may be left to the Knox County Nursing Home, or the Knox City Cemetery. A memorial may be left at or mailed to the Doss Funeral Home 208 N. 4^th Street, Edina, Missouri 63537.

Anna Belle Franke, age 86, of Novelty, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at her home in Novelty.

Born January 15, 1929, near Plevna, MO Anna Belle was the daughter of Russell Painter and Nellie Maud Dodd Elliott.

Anna Belle united in marriage with Gilvie D. Franke on November 16, 1946, at Shelbyville, Missouri.

Anna Belle received her education in the Day Rural School and Novelty High School.  She was a housewife and homemaker.  She and her husband lived in the Novelty community where they were engaged in farming.  She was a member of the Novelty Christian Church.

Surviving are her husband Gilvie Franke of Novelty, Missouri, three children, Deanna Kay Field and husband, Chuy of Nogales, Arizona, Victoria Bogner and husband, Phil of Dallas, Texas, and Mike Franke and wife, Pam of Novelty, Missouri, seven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.

Anna Belle was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister Helen Morse.

At her request there will be no services or visitation.  A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Novelty Cemetery.

The family requests no flowers.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of the Donor’s choice.

Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537.

 Bruce E. Angell, 53, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Friday, February 6, 2015, at his home.

  Bruce was born on December 20, 1961, in Rock Island, Illinois, son of Elmo and Mary (Klote) Angell. He owned and operated Bruce Angell Paint and Repair. Bruce was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed his family, friends, tropical fish, plants and he loved his home.

  Survivors include his father, Elmo Angell of Cedar Rapids; siblings, Tina (Kirk) Olson of Newberg, Oregon, Teri Moore of Carrollton, Texas, Kent (Diana) Angell of Cedarville, Illinois, Brenda Angell of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Linda (David) Millbach of Marion, Iowa, and Carol (Jayson Hebdon) Angell of Robins, Iowa; nieces and nephews, Katrina Corwin, Matthew Corwin, Jennifer Harnish, Brittany Angell, Ryan Angell, Jill Zaiser and Sara Zaiser; and his dog, Sam, and an aunt, Ruth (Richard) Hettinger.
  He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Angell; and grandparents, Clyde and Florine Angell, and Glenn and Olive Klote.
  A celebration of life service was held February 10, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home Cedar Rapids.    Entombment was in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Patsy Marie Wand, 77, of Edina, Missouri, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home among family and friends on March 9, 2015.

Born on September 16, 1937 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Patsy was the eldest child of Floyd Folk and Ina Fern Miller.  Her formative years were spent on the family farm in Oak Ridge, Missouri, where her father and uncle raised champion mules, and her brother and nephews continue this tradition today.

Patsy attended school in Oak Ridge, Missouri and eventually earned a teaching degree from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She was teaching at Fox High School in Arnold, Missouri, when she was introduced to Thomas Wand who was a student at St. Louis School of Pharmacy at the time.

They were married on August 7, 1960 in Oak Ridge, Missouri and settled in Quincy, Illinois.     Patsy worked from home managing finances for the family’s drug store, while raising their children.

Tom and Patsy relocated to Knox County, Missouri in 1991 after purchasing McKay Pharmacy in Edina, Missouri.  She assisted in the store and enjoyed living in a community where she knew most of the customers.  Patsy never met a stranger and was blessed with the ability to start a conversation with anyone.

In 2002, she received a liver transplant, at The Mayo Clinic, from a living donor named Dan Golden.  Throughout the past twelve years she shared the story of her life extension, and referred to her transplant as her “Golden liver.”

She was a loving mother and grandmother who was an active member of the Edina United Methodist Church and The Classy Lassy’s Red Hats Club.  In 2010, Patsy and Tom celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.  She enjoyed flowers and could easily identify a vast variety of local flora.  She had a lifelong appreciation for anything sweet and rarely declined an offer of chocolate, cookies, cake or pie.

Patsy is survived by daughter, Ellen (Steve) Sabin of Raleigh, North Carolina, son, Thomas (Karen) Wand of Dallas, Texas , and son, Timothy (Linda) Wand of Chicago, Illinois;  grandsons, Nicholas Sabin, 24 (working in Beijing, China), Jacob Sabin, 19 (a student in Fayetteville, Arkansas), and Mitchell Wand, 12 of Dallas, Texas;  brother, Floyd “Pete” (Judy) Miller of Oak Ridge, Missouri; niece, Sheila Grahek, and nephews, Nathan and Phillip Miller, all of Oak Ridge, Missouri; cousins, Betty Smith of Patton, Missouri, June Hulsey of Ironton, Missouri, Bill Hulsey of Union, Missouri and Mary Downing formerly of Edina, Missouri; and her church family and friends.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Thomas Wand in 2011.

During her final days, the generous and caring Edina community that she loved supported her well with calls, food, care and affection for which her family will always be grateful.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the Edina United Methodist Church in Edina, Missouri.

Burial was in the Linville Cemetery in Edina, Missouri.

Pastor Sam Smith officiated and music was provided by Carol Hayes and Beth Schrage. Casket Bearers were Tom Wand, Tim Wand, Steve Sabin, Jake Sabin, Mitchell Wand, Pete Miller, Phillip Miller, and Nathan Miller.  Honorary Bearers were Patsy’s United Methodist Women family and her caregivers, Carol White, Wanda Gragg, Pat Bode, Sharon Cullers, Tara Fagin and Evelyn Ewalt.

Memorial donations can be made to the Edina United Methodist Church or Hospice of Northeast Missouri. A memorial may be left at or mailed to the Doss Funeral Home 208 N. 4th Street, Edina, Missouri 63537.

Robert “Bob” Morse, 81, of Kahoka, MO died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Clark County Nursing Home.
He was born on September 11, 1933 in Fulton County, Illinois the son of Clayton Edward and Dorothy Lillian Jones Morse. On November 13, 1954 he was united in marriage to Betty Bernice Hilton in Macomb, Illinois. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2002.
A farmer for his entire lifetime, Bob needed nothing more to make life worthwhile than to farm his fields and love his family. He was also a member of Kahoka Baptist Church. In his retirement years, he loved relaxing and watching television.
He is survived by two sons, Bill Morse and his wife Cindy of Kahoka, MO, Brian Morse of Colchester, IL, two daughters, Barbara Morse of Mt. Sterling, IL, and Brenda Bain and her husband David of Mt. Pleasant, IA, a sister, Carol Perrine of Roseville, IL, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife he was also preceded in death by his brother, Clayton Dwayne Morse and son in law, Danny Rankin.
A Gathering of Remembrance will be held Sunday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka, MO with the family meeting with friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Kahoka Cemetery with Pastor Glen Yoder officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Clark County Local Cancer Fund.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.

of Columbia, MO died of colon cancer Saturday, March 7, 2015 surrounded by her family at home in rural Boone County. She was 73 years old.

Betty Jane Boyer was born December 26, 1941, in the front bedroom of the Boyer family farm house near Gorin, Missouri. She was the daughter of Wallace and Lucille Jackson Boyer. Along with her two older brothers, she attended grade school and high school in Gorin, where her mother was a long-time teacher. Betty attended the University of Missouri and later, the IBM School in Kansas City.

Betty began her first career at MFA Oil Company in 1960 where she met her husband Dean Lakin. They were married in 1962. She began her second career at Stephens College in 1981, where she retired after 25 years of service.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Dean, their two children, Kimberly Mize (Geoffrey) of Charlotte, NC and Philip Lakin (Johnna) of Rocheport, MO, and one grandchild, Oliver Mize. Also surviving are her two brothers, Keith Boyer (Ruth Ann) of Burlington, IA and Ronnie Boyer (Judy) of Arbela, MO, her uncle, Holly Boyer, of Granger, MO and eight nieces and nephews.

Active in numerous organizations, Betty was a long-time member of Broadway Christian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Beta Sigma Phi and PEO. She was also a devoted volunteer for her children’s schools and their passions, spending countless hours organizing Fairview Elementary chili suppers and 4-H activities throughout Missouri. She counted her nieces, nephews and their spouses as her own children, especially those who needed her help with their laundry while students at Mizzou and Stephens.

Betty’s great love for her family, neighbors, church friends, Stephens College students and colleagues were her life’s passion. At Stephens, she was known for her well-stocked candy dish and ample supply of advice for decades of undergraduates. She was an incredible baker and enjoyed sharing hand-written recipes with friends far and wide. She never lost touch with her Scotland County roots and remained close with her childhood friends and extended cousins. An incredible grandmother, “Mimi” often flew across the country to spend time reading with Oliver.

In her honor, memorial contributions to support the Betty Boyer Lakin Scholarship at Stephens College (attn: Shannon Walls, 1200 East Broadway, Columbia, MO 65215) or the Gorin Christian Church, (attn: Tammy Weidenbenner, 317 N. Lincoln St., Memphis, Missouri 63555.) Online condolences may be shared with the family by logging on to Payne’s website at www.paynefuneralchapel.com.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 10, at 10:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home at Columbia, MO.
Graveside services were held at the Gorin Cemetery Wednesday morning, March 11, 2015, at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Jim Campbell officiating.
Pallbearers were Keith Boyer, Ronnie Boyer, Brad Boyer, Kent Boyer. Charlie Boyer and Kenny Clatt.
Local Arrangements were entrusted to the care ot the Payne Funeral Chapel in Memphis.

Dorothy Cameron Neville
Dorothy A. Neville, 92, of Tremont, IL passed away at 6:19 pm Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Pekin Hospital emergency room.
She was born December 20, 1922 in Kahoka, MO to Johnny S. and Rosa Mary Koeber Cameron. She married Charles E. Neville on December 20, 1942 in Tremont, and he passed away March 1, 2013.
Surviving are two sons, Charles “Rod” Neville of Hopedale and Ronald (Jody) Neville of Tremont; three daughters, Rosie Neville of Tremont, Charleen (Jeff) Wagner of Heber City, UT, and Cindy (Mark) Schwemlein of Las Vegas, NV; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister Louise Armstrong (Buddy) Wood.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Edward and Randy Harold; two brothers, Albert and Ralph Cameron and two sisters Rosalie Phillips and Luella Wampler.
Dorothy was a homemaker. She was a member of Tremont United Methodist Church and its Methodist Women’s Club, where she served as vice president and secretary.
She was an avid seamstress and worked for local businesses while raising six children. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening.
Her funeral was held at 4:00 pm on Monday, March 9, at Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont. Pastor Dan Perry officiated. Visitation was held from 2 to 3:45 at the home.
Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery in Tremont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tremont United Methodist Church.
To express condolences online visit www.davisoswaldfh.com.

Blanche Loretta (Humphrey) Kutcher, 106, passed away at 5:16 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri.

She was born January 20, 1909 to Sarah (Sally) Virginia Page and Joseph Olonzo Humphrey in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Albert Adam Kutcher Dec 24, 1927 in Princeton, Missouri. To this union two daughters were born: Esther Marie (Harley) Weaver and Dorothy Jean (Keith) Muntz.

Blanche was a preacher’s daughter and she often talked of revivals and living with a traveling preacher. She joined Albert, Keith, and Dorothy in operating Muntz and Kutcher grocery store in Farmington. When she and Al retired to the country, she loved gardening, flowers, raising calves and sheep. She loved working at Rider’s Nursery bunching plants “with the girls”. Blanche was a member of the Farmington United Methodist Church, was active in church groups: teaching Sunday school, playing the piano in church and was a member of WSCS, PEO, Farmington Cemetery Association and a charter member of Farmington Bible Study. She was an accomplished seamstress, quilter and crafter throughout her life. All of the children and grandchildren enjoyed the quilts Grandma Kutcher made. She hosted many New Year’s Eve parties for the grandkids and gave many of them piano lessons. She loved getting “all dolled” up and going out to eat or visit with her family.

Besides her daughter Esther, she is survived by seven grandchildren: Debbie (Chuck) Slifer of Sterling, Illinois, Barbie (Paul) O’Day of Kahoka, Missouri, Janet Millen of Columbia, Missouri, Steve (Caryn) Weaver of Kahoka, Missouri, Kathy (Ross) O’Day of Farmington, Iowa, Kent (Lesa) Muntz of Burlington, Iowa, Curt (Sue) Muntz of Muscatine, Iowa.

Also surviving are eighteen great grandchildren: Kristin (Adam) Pena, Michael (Anna) O’Day, Amy O’Day, Clayton Millen, Jennifer Millen (Jake Pogrotsky), Andrew Millen, Greg Weaver, John (Cari) Weaver, Jeff (Britni) Weaver, Lisa (TJ) Duncan, Kristi (Dave) Bruner, Clint (Tami) O’Day, Kaci (Jesse) Goldstein, Kristopher and Mason Muntz, Amanda, Rebecca, and Adam Muntz and twenty three great, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Albert of 75 years, her daughter, Dorothy, her parents, sisters: Ethel (Warren) Griffith and Ruby (Russell) Faubion, brothers: Donald (Winnie) Humphrey and Otis (Lucy) Humphrey, and sons-in-law Harley Weaver and Keith Muntz.

Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Farmington United Methodist Church in Farmington, Iowa where the family will meet with friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. that evening.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Farmington United Methodist Church in Farmington with Pastor Goldie Laymon and Pastor Dean Tomlinson officiating.

Burial will be in Greenglade Cemetery.

Memorials to the United Methodist Church in Farmington or donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schmitzlynkfuneralhome.com.
The Schmitz-Lynk Funeral Home in Farmington is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Norine Parrish was born May 1, 1920, in Beaumont, Kentucky, the eighth of nine children of Doctor Lafayette (Doc) & Ethel (York) Pennycuff, and she passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015, in Weatherford, Oklahoma at the age of 94. After moving from Kentucky as a small child, Norine learned about farming when she worked as a sharecropper with her widowed mother, brothers and sisters south of Mountain View, Oklahoma.

Surviving the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, she married her husband Norris on May 25, 1941. Soon after they were married, Norris joined the army as an aviation technician, and Norine moved with him from base to base as an army wife. When Norris left to serve in World War II, Norine worked at Shepherd Field in Wichita Falls, Texas, supporting herself and saving money to buy a river-bottom farm East of Mountain View. Norris and Norine had a daughter, Sue, in 1946, and were again on the move while Norris was working for the Bureau of Reclamation. In 1949, their son John was born. In 1951, Norine and her family returned to the farm in Mountain View. Norine was active with the FFA and Home Economics classes while her children were in school. Norine was a great businesswoman, purchasing more farmland, opening and running a dairy, raising and selling seed wheat, and operating Mountain View Grain. She was a wonderful seamstress and renowned for her pie making which she shared with the Junior and Senior class fair stands and the Mountain View Masonic lodge. In 1995, Norine received the Kiowa County’s Farm Woman of the Year award, and later she received her 50-year pin from the Eastern Stars.

Survivors include her daughter, Sue and husband, Burt McCoy, Mtn. View, OK, son, John Parrish and wife, Cathy, Mtn. View, OK, four grandchildren, Shane Oberle and husband, Michael, Austin, TX, Jennifer Terry and husband, Erik, New Braunfels, TX, Casey Ninman and husband, Bobby, Yukon, OK, Christopher McCoy, Austin, TX, six great grandchildren, Alex and Sam Oberle, Parrish and Eli Terry, Nate and Lilly Kate Ninman
nephews, LJ Powell and wife, Laverne, Chickasha, OK, Cecil Powell and wife, Leonita, Lawton, OK, and nieces, Wanna Ruth Parker, Glasglow, KY, Betty Rhode and husband, Von, Lawton, OK, LaJean Pennycuff, Piedmont, OK.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Norris, three brothers, DL (Fate) Pennycuff, Jr., and wife, Marita, Comas Pennycuff and wife, Dorothy, and Mathew Emery who passed at one and half years of age; five sisters, Delma Johnson and husband, Al, Pearl Powell and husband, Lawrence, Trudy Bostick and husband, Graham, Ella Jane, who passed at the age of two, and also Rosa Mae, who passed at the age of one; and two nephews, Paul Hurt and wife, Nancy, and Billy Ray Spears.

Funeral Services were March 13, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, Mtn.View, OK.
Burial followed at the Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Mtn.View, OK.  You may send online condolences to the family at RayAndMarthas.com

Parker Carey Withrow, age 65, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Born in Livonia, Missouri, on September 25, 1949, Parker was the son of Clarence Leroy and Nina Bernice (Ray) Withrow.  He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Sharp on April 8, 1973 in Edina, MO and in the union they had six children, Cindy, Paul, Barbara, Ronnie Tammy and Sarah.
He graduated from Novinger High School in Novinger, MO. Parker joined the Navy after high school and served during the Vietnam War.
Parker had worked for the Rock Island Rail Road, Dickey’s Transport and Foodliner in Eddyville as a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to stock car races.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Withrow; four daughters, Cindy (Mike) Bohrn of Williamsburg, IA, Barb (Mike) Rutherford of Packwood, IA, Tammy and Sarah Withrow of Fairfield, IA; 2 sons, Paul (Monique) Withrow of Modesto, CA and Ronnie Withrow of Fairfield, IA; 5 grandchildren, Rachel Thorpe, Gabi Rutherford, Kelsie, Kylie and Derek Bohrn; four sisters, Margie (Jerry) Dean, Sandra Dunaway, Louise Huggins, Debra Swann; two brothers, Ruben (Darlene) Withrow and Charles (Brenda) Withrow; and several nieces and nephews.
Parker was preceded in death by his parents, Nina and Leroy Withrow; one sister, Dorothy Cornelison; and one brother Darl Shrake.
Funeral service was March 14, 2015 at Packwood Christian Church with Pastor Frosty Van Voorst officiating.  Military rites were held after the service at the church. Burial was at Novinger Cemetery, Novinger, MO.
Memorials may be made out to the Parker Withrow Memorial. Cards and memorials can be sent to: 305 W 5th, PO Box 905, Packwood, IA 52580.   On-line condolences can be made to the family at: behnerfh.com.

Gertrude (Trudy) Fleming was born at her grandparents’ house in Hurdland, Missouri, on January 3, 1928, to the late Dr. Hugh Alexander and Golda Ladwig Schuetz.  She entered the Church Triumphant on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her sister Bobby Ann Wagner and her brother Charles Schuetz.  She is survived by one brother Dr. Hugh A. (Deborah) Schuetz Jr. of St. James, Missouri, three daughters, Judith (Dennis) Stewart of Tyler, Jennifer (Randy) Floyd of Seagraves, TX, Jessica Cox of Tyler and her brother-in-law Dr. William Wagner of Grand Rapids, MI.  She is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, three nieces plus many cousins and friends.  Trudy will be remembered as a mother to many because of her ability to provide love, advice, and comfort to her many friends of all ages.

Trudy began her college career at age 16 at Culver Stockton Women’s College then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a major in biology from Kirksville Teachers’ College, now Truman State University.  She taught biology in Jefferson City, Baring, and Kirksville, Missouri.  She returned to school in 1972 and attended the Methodist School of Nursing in Lubbock earning her RN degree.  She earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Texas in Tyler in 1975.  She began her nursing career for the Texas Department of Mental Health in Rusk, Texas.  She later became the Director of Nurses for the TDMH in Vernon and Wichita Falls, Texas.  She served on many state boards while working for TDMH.  She retired to Tyler but continued her nursing career for several more years.

Trudy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tyler.  She was an elder, former Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Presbyterian Women.  She was a member of Alpha Z Delta sorority.  She served on many church committees and in various organizations throughout her life.  Her legacy as a “home room mother” at Andy Woods is a testament to her devotion to her daughters and other children.

A graveside service will be held in Brashear Cemetery on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 2:00 p.m.  Reverend Stephen Moody will conduct the service. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO.

  Irene Mavis (Skeggs) Milder-Smith, age 94, formerly of Missouri and Iowa, passed away March 13, 2015 at 9pm in Delray Beach, Florida after a short illness.

Irene was born November 27, 1920 in Katanning, Western Australia to Gertrude and Tom Skeggs. She met Charles J. Milder from West Branch, Iowa, in 1943 in Perth, Western Australia while he was serving the US Navy at the Freemantle Submarine base in Australia. They were married February 28, 1945 in Australia. Irene came to America in spring, 1946 on a war-bride ship.  They lived on farms in the West Branch/ Tipton, Iowa area.  Irene started teaching first in a one-room school house while Charles farmed.  They moved to Ottumwa, Iowa in 1964 where they both taught in the public school system until they retired.  The couple traveled the US and the world with an emphasis on Argentina and Australia. Charles died November 30, 1998.  Irene continued to travel after the death of her husband.  In January, 2001 she was blessed to meet Charles O. Smith at an Elderhostel in Switzerland, FL.  As they traveled together a great love developed and they were married November 10, 2007, both 87 at the time, in St Francis Solanus Church in Quincy, Illinois, in a ceremony planned by her daughters and attended by Charlie’s seven children. The newly married couple lived in Newark, Missouri, and at Delray Beach, Florida, and continued to travel the world together.  For a time, Irene was a columnist of Newark News for The Edina Sentinel.

Irene is survived by her husband, Charles O. Smith of Delray Beach, Florida, and her five daughters Meg (Kenny) Glover of Newark, Missouri, Nancy (John) Venegoni of Quincy, Illinois, Teresa (Oscar) Bassi of Mendoza, Argentina, Julie Curry of Des Moines, Iowa and Helen (Bob) Peterson of Newark, Missouri.

She is also survived by seven step-children, Mary Jo Smith of Detroit, Michigan, C. Michael Smith of Cordova, Alaska, John P. Smith of Southfield, Michigan, Susan Gutowski of Omaha, Nebraska, Peter G. Smith of Eugene, Oregon, Robert A. Smith of Cordova, Alaska and Katherine Mc Kay of Carson City, Nevada.

Grandchildren include Charles (Carrissa) Glover, Michael and Mark Venegoni, Jeanine Curley, Gabi Rodriguez, Javier and Diego Bassi, Kelly Peterson and Leslie Irons.  Irene is also survived by eight great grandchildren Liam Glover, Lauren, Gabrielle and Julia Aiello, Jordan and Jessica Venegoni and a multitude of family and friends from around the world; a brother, Ron Skeggs, two nephews, Brad and Stuart Skeggs and a niece, Peta Nolan, all of Australia; in addition many in-laws, nieces and nephews of the United States.

A memorial service was held Monday, March 16, at Abbey Delray South, Delray Beach, FL.

Services will be held later in Missouri with internment in Nichols, Iowa.  Memorials may be made to Liam Glover Educational Fund c/o Meg Glover, P.O. Box 16, Newark, MO 63458 or left with the family at the memorial service.

Shirlene Killday
Shirlene Irene Killday 81, of Kirksville passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 at Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville, Missouri.
She was the daughter of Marvin and Maude (Payne) Morehead. Shirlene was born January 16, 1934 in Adair County Missouri. On May 18, 1952 in Edina, Missouri she was united in marriage to Robert Killday, who survives.
Shirlene is also survived by nine children, Karen (Killday) and Dave Shelledy of Norwalk, Iowa; Teresa (Killday) and Mitch Roberts of Cameron, Missouri; Robert F. and Chris Killday of Kirksville, Missouri; Rick and Judy Killday of Villa Ridge, Missouri; Lori (Killday) and Glen Eitel of Green Castle, Missouri; Lisa (Killday) and Bob Anderson of Roswell, Georgia; Susie (Killday) and Anthony Kitchen of St. Peters, Missouri; Karla Killday of Southfield, Michigan; Kelly (Killday) and Matt Holt of Kirksville, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Dena Killday of Avondale, Missouri; 23 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one sister, Emma Lou Hays of Kirksville, Missouri and one brother, Benny Morehead of Kirksville, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael Killday; one brother, Bill Morehead; one brother in-law and one sister in-law.
Shirlene spent her early years in Gibbs, Missouri, moving to Brashear, Missouri where she attended school, graduating from the Brashear High School with the Class of 1951. After her marriage, she lived in Edina, Labelle, Kirksville, LaGrange, returning back to Kirksville in 1970. She was employed at Grim-Smith Hospital before she became a housewife and mother which she was doing most of her life.
Shirlene was a dedicated mother, hardworker and excellent cook who was very proud of her family and excited to become a grandmother and great grandmother. She was known for her feisty and spunky personality and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was a member of the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Kirksville, El Kadir Shrine Club Jewels and Women of the Moose.
Visitation with the family is Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 5 – 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at the Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home.
Prior to Mass of Christian Burial there will be a brief visitation. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Edina, Missouri with Father Chris Cordes officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Edina, Missouri.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Brian Roberts, Matt Killday, Robert Killday, Kyle Eitel, Ian Anderson and Joey Thomas. Honorary bearers are: Michael Shelledy, Andrew Roberts, Tyler Roberts, Eric Killday, Aaron Killday, Ethan Eitel, Chris Eitel, Nathan Thomas and Gabe Thomas.
Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home
2100 E. Shepherd Ave.
Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-2233
Memorials are suggested to the St. Judes Children’s Hospital and can be left at or sent to the funeral home, Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, 2100 East Shepard Avenue, Kirksville, Missouri, 63501.