Abrams, Michael James - Michael James Abrams, 65, of Skidmore, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Michael was born on May 31, 1955 in Maryville, Missouri to James and Thelma (Lawson) Abrams. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Local 101 Union for over 40 years.

He married Deborah Jean Day on April 6, 1974 in Skidmore, Missouri. She preceded him in death on April 11, 2015. He was also preceded by his parents and one sister, Shirley Jenkins.

Survivors include three children Matt (Kathryn) Abrams, Nathan (Samantha) Abrams and Mindy (Josh) Deming; eight grandchildren, Kaiden Vance, Michael Abrams, Kaiston Abrams, Braydon Deming, Natasha Abrams, Skyler Deming, Kinzley Deming and Logan Abrams and one great-grandchild on the way; sister, LuAnn (Jerry) Rowlett and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Services 10am Friday, December 11th at Price Funeral Home. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, December 10th at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Hillcrest Cemetery Association. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville

Adams, Alta Fern Richardson - Alta Fern Adams, 100, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Parkdale Manor.

She was born in Denver, Missouri on May 1, 1920 to John Elmer and Cora (Yates) Richardson. She attended a country school west of Denver, Missouri.

Alta was a homemaker and sewed dresses for her girls. Later she was a nurse’s aide and baby sitter. She played the piano by ear, hymns and the Tennessee Waltz. Her favorite thing in life was to read her Bible.

She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Maryville and the Ladies Auxiliary in Parnell.

Alta married Charlie B. Adams on July 17, 1939 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2002. She was also preceded by her parents, son, Joe Adams, eight sisters, Dortha Ross, Marie Simmons, Wilma Richardson, Opal Richardson, Ruth Dugdale, Geneva Gladman, Betty Fidler and Helen Tucker, five brothers, Harold, Alvin, Junior, Calvin and Paul, two grandsons, one great-granddaughter and one son-in-law.

She is survived by three daughters, Charlene (Carroll) Gladman, Phyllis Klukis and Connie (Ed) Riedel; ten grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Gladman and Pat (Don) Brown and her special friend she claimed as a son Richard Allee.

Services 2pm Tuesday, December 15th at the Price Funeral Home. Burial White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials can be made to AsceraCare Hospice. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Alavi, Lorraine K. Heitman - Lorraine K. (Heitman) Alavi, 72, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois formerly of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Lorraine was born on March 29, 1948 in Maryville to Lawrence H. and Catherine E. (Kelmel) Heitman. She was a 1966 graduate of Mount Alverno Academy for girls. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her twin brother, Larry Heitman in 1994 and a niece, Shelly Richardson in 1986.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Alavi, Centralia, Illinois and Brenda Mitchell, Mt. Vernon, Illinois; brother, Eddie (Betty) Heitman, Skidmore, Missouri and two sisters, Margie Stoner, Maryville, Missouri and Clara (Ron) Sobotka, Ravenwood, Missouri; two grandchildren, Zachary Mitchell and Makayla Mitchell of Mt. Vernon, Illinois and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 10am Saturday, October 17th at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial St. Marys Cemetery, Maryville. Rosary 6pm Friday, October 16th at the Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 8pm. Memorials can be made in care of SSM Hospice of Mt. Vernon or White Oak Nursing Home of Mt. Vernon. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Valeria Norine Alexander, 84, of Elmo, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Mosiac Health Care ER, Maryville, MO.

Valeria was born on February 11, 1936, in Elmo, MO. Her parents were Harlan Pike and Bertha Ann (Seaton) Pike. She graduated high school in Elmo, and was a lifelong resident of the area.

She enjoyed flower gardening, working crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. She was of the Christian faith.

On November 26, 1954, in Clearmont, MO, Valeria was united in marriage to William Clarence Alexander. He passed away on June 25, 2005. She was also preceded by her parents, and 2 brothers: Donald and Pearl Preston Pike.

She was a homemaker, and had cooked at area schools. She had also cleaned houses.

Her survivors include her 2 sons: Terry L. Alexander, Clearmont, MO, and Barry L. Alexander, Salsbury, MO; 6 grandchildren: Jared Alexander, Shenandoah, IA, Travis (Amber) Alexander, Red Oak, IA, Chastidy (John) Vernon, Montrose, MN, Cody Alexander, Kearney, MO, Emily (Chad) Scotton, Maryville, MO, and William Alexander, Burlington Junction, MO, 9 great grandchildren, and a niece and 2 great nieces.

Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the Lamar Cemetery, Elmo, MO.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 PM, on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Anderson, Donald Eugene - Ronald Eugene Anderson died on December 31, 2020 at Mosaic Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Ronald was born April 4, 1946 in Maryville, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Eva Leota (Bonham) Anderson. Also deceased are his brother-in-law, Raymond W. Snyder, and his nephew, Michael S. Snyder.

Ronald is survived by his sister, Patricia S. Snyder, by his brother, J. Roger Anderson, by nieces Michelle (Mark) Iglehart, Susan (Dean) Rowe, Rene' (Roger) O'Riley, Judy (Michael) Snyder, and by numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Ronald served in the United States Army, 1970-71. He was stationed at Schofield Barracks, in Hawaii.

Mr. Anderson has been cremated. Ron requested that there be no visitation or funeral service.

Arrangements Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Auffert, Shirley Marie Kempf - Shirley Marie Auffert, 91, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Village Care Center.

Shirley was born on December 22, 1929 in Pickering, Missouri to Lester and Edith (Lattin) Kempf. She attended Pickering High School and worked at Nodaway Drug Store for 23 years. She was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.

She married Fred F. Auffert on November 23, 1948 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2000. She was also preceded by her parents, sister, Patsy Kempf, two brothers, Jack Kempf and infant Eugene Kempf, son-in-law, Richard Pride and one great-grandson, Tucker Wray.

Survivors include her children, son, Larry (Penny) Auffert and two daughters, Donna (Dale) Wray and Judy Pride; one sister, Maxine Wray; sister-in-law, Isabelle Auffert; nine grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services 2pm Saturday, December 26th at St. Marys Cemetery under the care of Price Funeral Home. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

William F. “Bill” Baker, 73, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020, in the comfort of his own home following a lengthy health battle.

Bill was born on September 9, 1947, the son of Edwin Lee and Betty June (Boner) Baker of Maryville, Missouri.  He was later joined by two sisters, Brenda Kay and Barbara Ann.  

Bill grew up in the Maryville area, graduating from Maryville High School in 1965 and attended classes at Northwest Missouri State University.  He played American Legion Baseball and was an avid bowler, playing in many leagues and tournaments with friends and family.

In 1966, Bill entered the United States Army; he spent his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and extended training at Fort Gordon, GA.  In 1967, he was stationed at Fort Shafter in Honolulu, Hawaii in the communications field.  Upon completion of his tour of duty in Hawaii, Bill and his wife, Linda (Plymell) Baker returned to the Maryville area.

In 1968, he began his long career at United Telephone Co (later Sprint).  During this time they became the parents of two daughters, Lisa Ann and Kelly Kathleen.  Bill and Linda later divorced and he remarried Lori (Wilmes) Baker on July 17, 2003 at Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. She survives of the home along with their beloved Schnauzer, Gabby Rose.

After retirement, Bill liked playing golf with his friends at the Maryville Country Club and attending NWMSU Bearcat Football games.  He was also a member of the Maryville American Legion and Maryville Elks Club, where he was a Past Exalted Ruler, and a former member of the Maryville Host Lions Club.  He was also proud to serve on the committee of the annual Cameron Missouri Veterans Assistance League Golf tournament.

Proceeding Bill in death were his parents Ed and Betty Baker, his grandparents William “Bud” and Lottie Boner and Fay and Hazel (Belcher) Baker.

Bill's surviving family include his wife, Lori, of the home; daughters and son-in-law’s, Lisa and John Leader, Olathe, KS and Kelly and Matt Schnaare, St. Louis, MO; sisters, Brenda (Keith) Best, Maryville MO and Barbara (John) Edmonds, Wichita, KS, many nieces and nephews and an abundance of friends.

Bill has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home in Maryville.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM, on Monday, December 28, 2020, at the Bram Funeral Home.  The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO

Eddie Dale Bishop, 67, of Maryville, MO, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO, after a brief illness.

Eddie was born in Maryville at the old St. Francis Hospital on August 6, 1953.  His parents were Francis and Helen Louise (Livengood) Bishop.

Eddie graduated from Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri State University with a degree in accounting.  After graduation he worked for Leigh Wilson’s food service and motel in Maryville doing office work.  He then went to work for the Department of Defense at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, working in several different accounting positions on post.

Eddie is survived by his sisters and brothers: Nancy, Brenda, John, and Bruce, all of Maryville.  He is also survived by many cousins.

He enjoyed antiques, reading mysteries and old movies.  He was the youngest in a family of 5 kids; but loved his independence and always did everything his way.  He was easy going and a good friend, a hard worker and beloved brother.

Eddie has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial graveside services will be at 10:30 AM, on Wednesday December 9, 2020, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO.  Masks and social distancing are suggested at the service.  No formal visitation is planned

The world lost a beloved mother, supportive wife, encouraging coach, dedicated teacher, compassionate friend, and an amazing person on October 4, 2020. Kathy Blackney succumbed to Alzheimer’s Disease at the young age of 64. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her husband, Ed, her two children, Hallie and Matt.

Kathy was raised by her loving parents, Bernard and Alberta “Boo” Callahan, and had five brothers growing up in the northern Kansas City area. She graduated from Oak Park High School. Upon graduation, she attended Northwest Missouri State University where she was a standout softball player and earned her degree in Business. Kathy began working for the Maryville RII School District in Maryville, Missouri, and later received her Masters Degree.

On December 22, 1983, Kathy married Ed Blackney. Ed has often said marrying Kathy is the best thing to ever happen to him in his life. In September of 1985, the family grew with the birth of their daughter, Hallie, and again in June of 1988 with their son, Matthew.

Kathy started her career at the high school teaching business classes and coaching girls’ basketball and track and field. Eventually, she switched to instructing keyboarding classes at the middle school and met some amazing co-workers who remain some of Kathy’s most supportive friends to this day.

Not only did Kathy impact young people’s lives in the classroom, but also on the softball field. She was the first softball coach in the history of Maryville High School. Coach Blackney was described by some former players as being a great teacher of the game, had an uncanny ability to bring out the best in people, and was one of the most accepting and compassionate coaches ever.

Along with teaching and coaching, Kathy pursued her entrepreneurial goals. She and Ed had their own Videography business, and Kathy achieved her fitness goals by becoming a successful Beachbody Coach.

Kathy, aka Mom, was the most loving mom one could have. She always supported Matt and Hallie throughout all of their endeavors, and constantly put her family first. Kathy set the best example for how to be accepting of others, how to treat people with respect, and how to fight for what is right (all while still laughing that noticeable laugh). Matt and Hallie could not have asked for a better role model than Kathy.

Friends and family are invited to say a final goodbye to Kathy at Bram Funeral Home in Maryville, MO, on October 9, 2020, from 5:00-7:00 pm. The family will have a private ceremony per Kathy’s wishes at a later date.

Charles Eugene “Charlie” Bowen, 72, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2020, in North Kansas City, MO.

Charlie was born in Clarinda, IA, on February 12, 1948.  His parents were Charles G. and Erma Jean (Walker) Bowen.  They preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by his sister, Donna Jean Bowen.

He lived a short time in Clarinda, and then to Ravenwood, MO.  He graduated from Northeast Nodaway High School, class on 1966.  He took Bible School classes in Norfolk, NE, and married many people in the area.  He lived many years in Maryville. 

Charlie was the manager at Tightline UV Lures, Maryville, MO.  He had worked with his Dad at Bowen Body Shop, in Ravenwood.  And he and Teresa had owned Looks Fitness Center in Maryville.  He attended the Countryside Christian Church, Maryville. 

He was handy and a ‘jack of all trades’.  He had repaired cars in his home shop, and if you needed something, he either had it or knew where to get it. 

In 1989, Charlie and Teresa Lynn Key were united in marriage in Las Vegas, NV. 

Other survivors:  son, Anthony (Danny) Bowen, Des Moines, IA, daughters: April McMahon, Kansas City, MO, Brandi (Noah) Bonde, Maryville, and Lonia Bowen, also of Maryville; 3 brothers: Lee (Charlotte) Bowen, Barnard, MO, Ray (Shelley) Bowen, Trimble, MO, and Jerry Bowen, Venice, FL; 5 grandchildren, Will and Brody McMahon, Haven Bonde, and Max and Mila Bowen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charlie has been cremated under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorial graveside services will be at 1:30 PM, Friday, October 2, 2020, at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO

Gregory Eldon Brandt, 66, of Ravenwood, MO, passed away December 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by loving family.

Gregory was born July 9, 1954 at the old St. Francis Hospital in Maryville, MO. His parents are George “Bud” Brandt and Cleola Beth (Powell) Brandt. He was preceded in death by his father.

He was a graduate of The Ravenwood High School Class of 1972. He lived his whole life in Nodaway County.

He worked at the Maryville, MO Energizer plant, where he was a fork truck driver. He retired from Energizer Battery Co.

He very much enjoyed fishing and farming.

On June 27th, 1980 at the Ravenwood Christian Church, he was united in marriage to Anita Gayle Walker. They celebrated 40 years of marriage. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include his two daughters; Megan Elizabeth Brandt of Ravenwood and Shelby Lynn Brandt of the home. He is also survived by his mother Cleola of Ravenwood, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Gregory has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, of Maryville, MO

A graveside memorial service at Sweet Home Cemetery of Ravenwood will be held at a later date

Byergo, Mary Louise Mayes - Nixa, MO - Mary Louise (Mayes) Byergo, 94, was born August 9, 1926, in Maryville, MO, to Roy and Mary (From) Mayes, Sr. She died peacefully, with family with her, on October 29, 2020. Her final rest is in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mary married Forrest Emmet Byergo on May 14, 1946. Having grown up in Maryville, she moved to the Byergo family farm, east of Barnard in 1952.

From that point forward, her life was dedicated to the care and support of her husband and their eight children. Mary’s most proud achievements were the successes of her husband and her children. Her life was devoted to them. To the final days of her life, her breaths were spent on encouraging and caring for others and reminding them that they are loved.

Mary graduated from Maryville High School in 1944. After graduation she worked in the Administration Office at Northwest Missouri State University. It was there that she met Forrest who was a returning Navy Veteran of WWII. They soon married and spent the next 68 years raising children and cattle.
Their faithfulness and endurance through each joy and trial is a precious legacy to their children.

Their children are Dr. Stephen (Sheri), Tipton, MO; Mara (Norman) Sanford, Humble, TX; Andrew (Marcia), Savannah, MO; Jenny Jensen, Springfield, MO; Dr. Rex (Ellen), Nevada, MO; Trudy (Andy) Hurlburt, Nixa, MO; Sue (Glen) Gorton, Tallahassee, FL; and Joseph (Susan), Dearborn, MO. They have 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her brother-in-law, Keith Byergo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mary Mayes, Sr.; sisters, Mildred Partridge and Helen Meyer; and brothers, Roy and Carl Mayes.

Price Funeral Home will conduct graveside services at the Masonic Cemetery in Barnard, on Wednesday, November 4, at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. The family requests that all attendees please wear a face mask.

Memorials may be made to the Barnard Masonic Cemetery, PO Box 6, Barnard, MO, 64423

Geneva Lynn Carroll, 59, of Burlington Junction, MO, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Mosiac Life Care, St. Joseph, MO.

She was born in King City, MO, on September 23, 1961.  Her parents are Manford Clayton Carr and Barbara D. (Bailey) Carr.  Her mother preceded her in death, as well as a brother, Charles Carr.

Geneva graduated from Nodaway Holt High School.  She had worked as Med. Tech., at nursing homes and group home in Nodaway County and also in Mound City, MO.

She was of the Christian faith.  She enjoyed crochet and spending time with her kids and grandchildren.

On May 3rd, 1980, she was united in marriage to Virgie D. Carroll, at the Christian church in Skidmore, MO.  He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her children: Zackery (Michelle) Carroll, Stanberry, MO, Jesse (Miranda) Carroll, Maryville, MO, Vanessa (T.J.) Keever, Burlington Junction, MO, and Torri (Michael) Harkrider, Maryville, MO; her father: Manford Carr and wife, of Greeley, KS; 3 brothers: Ersel (Ester) Carr, Stillwell, KS, John (Arlene) Carr, Olathe, KS, and Manford (Cynthia) Carr, LaHarp, KS; 17 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Geneva has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials services will be scheduled at a later date.  And burial will be in the Groves Cemetery, Skidmore, MO

Ann Jalynn Clark, 76, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on Friday, November 13, 2020 at her home in Maryville.

She was born to Douglas L. and Betty Jo (Lockett) Duncan in Fort Madison, IA, on November 7, 1944.  She graduated from Fort Madison High School, and studied music at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

On June 25, 1966, Ann was united in marriage to James Francis Clark in Fort Madison, IA.  They resided in several communities throughout their marriage and moved to Maryville in 1992.

Ann was raised in the Methodist faith and was active in many churches over the years, including the United Church of Diagonal, Diagonal, IA, where she was the choir director for many years.

Ann loved music. She played the piano, giving piano lessons, accompanying solos, and other musical support. She also enjoyed participating in and directing musical theater. A singer at heart, one of her greatest joys was singing with the Sweet Adelines, first in Iowa City, IA, then with RiverSong Chorus in St. Joseph, MO. She was active in many capacities over the years with RiverSong, where she sang baritone in Barbershop style music and forged deep and lasting friendships.

She was passionate about her children and grandchildren. She loved butterflies, and adored flowers. A mentor and supportive cheerleader for many, she had a big bright smile, a welcoming demeanor, and gave the very best hugs.

Over her life she held many occupations including secretary, florist, and restaurant manager. She worked from 1993 until her retirement in 2015 at Northwest Missouri State University as the department secretary, first for Marketing/Management, then later for Agriculture.

Her parents preceded her in death, as well as her sister, Donna Jo Burk.

Her survivors include her husband Jim, of the home; son, Troy (Jeanne) Clark, of Newark, TX, and daughter, Dr. Heather (Brian Pigg) Clark, of Grandview, MO; grandchildren: Ian, Seth, and Evan Clark, of Newark, TX; sister, Adele (Clayton) Monserud, of Iowa City, IA and brother, Daniel Duncan, of Fort Madison, IA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Mrs. Clark has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. Her memorial service will be scheduled in the future, and will be announced via her CaringBridge page. Visit https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/annjclark for more information.

Drummond, Viva "Scharlene" Kelley - Scharlene Drummond, 92, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Parkdale Manor, where she has been a resident for four years.

Scharlene was born on October 23, 1928 in Shambaugh, Iowa to Chalmers and Zoolene (Macrander) Kelley.

She was a 1946 graduate of the Westboro High School in Westboro, Missouri. She was a homemaker, member of the First Baptist Church in Tarkio, Missouri, the Lone Star Club and she enjoyed going to flee markets to add to their collectables.

Scharlene married Robert P. Drummond on January 10, 1947 in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2012. She was also preceded by her parents, son, Bobby Joe Drummond, two sisters, Sharon McEnaney, Betty Ellsion and brother, Duane Kelley and a grandson, Kyle James.

Survivors include her children, Linda Hanks, Springfield, Missouri, Mary (John) Strauch, Westboro, Missouri and Donnie (Denise) Drummond, Burlington Junction, Missouri; six grandchildren, Matt Strauch, Maryville, Missouri, Katherine (Jeff) Littlejohn, Kansas City, Missouri, Shane Jackson, Springfield, Missouri, Shelly (Steven) Marriott, Clearmont, Missouri, Nathan (Crissy) Drummond, Fairfax, Missouri, Jason James, Springfield, Missouri and ten great-grandchildren, Sydney and Savanna Marriott, Dalaynie, Dylan, and Damon Drummond, Carter, Kennedy and Pierce Strauch, Kendra and Joe Littlejohn and one great-great-grandchild, Cheaney Guilliams and several nieces and nephews.

Private Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd at High Prairie Cemetery in Elmo, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home. Friends may pay respects on Tuesday December 1st from 12 noon until 5pm at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church of Tarkio or Parkdale Manor. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Wayne LeRoy Drydale, 98, of Bolckow, MO passed away December 25, 2020 at his residence with loving family at his side.

Wayne was born October 12, 1922 in Bolckow, MO. His parents were Roy John Drydale and Alice M. (Schrader) Drydale. They precede him in death. He was also preceded in death by one brother Leland M. Drydale.

He graduated from Bolckow High School and was valedictorian of his high school class.

Wayne served his country in the United States Navy and Merchant Marines during World war II.

On December 14, 1946 in St. Joseph, MO he was united in marriage to Mary Frances Stephens. She passed away January 3, 2013.

Except for living 3 years in Colorado, he was an area resident.

He was a member of the Bethany Christian Church, rural Barnard, MO.

Wayne was a farmer, who also raised registered quarter horses as well as cattle. He was recognized nationally and won numerous awards with his quarter horses. He very much enjoyed his grandchildren. He was known and will be remembered as a very nice man.

His survivors include his three children; Roy “RW” (Tammy) Drydale of Bolckow, Gary L. (Roberta J.) Drydale also of Bolckow and Shirley (Bill) McPike of Savannah, MO. Four grandchildren; Jennifer (Phil) Burhoop, J.C. Watts, April Drydale, and Christopher (Kimberly) Drydale. Three great grandchildren Will and Brooke Burhoop and Wyatt Drydale, and one brother; Harold Max (Lula) Drydale,of Barnard, MO.

Funeral services for Wayne Drydale will be conducted on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Bethany Christian Church, rural Barnard, MO. Funeral time will be 2:00 PM. The burial will follow at the church cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery.

A visitation for Wayne Drydale will be from 6-8 PM, December 30, 2020 at the Bram Funeral Home of Maryville, MO.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed in Wayne’s name to the Bethany Christian Church of rural Barnard, Mo.

Lena Mae Espey, 88, of Maryville, MO passed away November 17, 2020 at the home of her son in Lenexa, KS.

Lena was born in Pickering, MO on July 5, 1932. Her parents were William Cross and Helen (Sobbing) Cross. they preceded her in death

Lena was one of eleven children. She was raised in Hopkins, MO and attended school there. She was a member of the band, on the volleyball team, and was once queen of the "Hopkins Picnic".

She met her husband Ivan Richard "Dick" Espey while working at the Hopkins cafe. They married and raised 5 boys on their farm south of Maryville. Dick passed away November 4, 2005.

Lena was a homemaker and spent time caring for her family. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, and she loved to paint.

Her survivors include her sons: Sam (Mary Jo), Dan, Ben (Sharon), Ted (Debbie), and Andy (Toni) Espey, 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, her sister Betty Lee and a brother Bob Cross, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Lena will be deeply missed by all whom she touched.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 10:30 AM, at the First Christian Church, 201 West 3rd Street, in Maryville, MO.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 5PM until 7PM at the Bram Funeral Home in Maryville, MO.

Memorials can be directed in Lena's name to the First Christian Church, Maryville, MO.

Services are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO

Estraca, Anita Sue Copeland - Anita Sue Estraca, 75, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Maryville Living Center.

Anita was born on June 26, 1945 to Joseph and Obion (Downing) Copeland. She was a 1963 graduate of Caruthersville High School in Caruthersville, Missouri. Anita was a certified nurse’s aide and had worked for St. Francis Hospital, Maryville Living Center and Energizer in Maryville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter, Carley Growcock-Garcia, her sister, Patricia Davis, two brothers, Terry Copeland, Sr. and Danny Ray Copeland, two brothers-in-law, Jack Partridge, Sr. and James Cooper Green, Jr., and a nephew, Jeff Partridge.

Survivors include her daughters, Tonya (Sam) Growcock, Kelly Owens (Joe Potter) and Stephanie (Mike) Conn all of Maryville; ten grandchildren, William (Daranee), Rachel (Ashley), Krystal (Tyler), Toshia (Junior), Darrin, Mo, Morgan (Kyle), MaKenna, Mark and Treston; twenty-one great-grandchildren and two sisters, JoAnn Partridge and Linda Green of Maryville and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Anita was a loving mother and grandmother and dedicated her life to the health care of others at Maryville Living Center.

Services 10am Monday, November 30th at Price Funeral Home with burial following at Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 6pm on Sunday, November 29th at the funeral home. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Larry “Doc” Faustlin, age 58, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones November 1, 2020.  He survived cancer graciously and courageously until the very end.  Born January 26, 1962 to Lawrence and Wilma Faustlin of Ravenwood, MO, he grew up in the farmhouse his father built.

He was pleased that life brought him full circle, as he lived the last years of his life in that same farmhouse.  Larry was a nostalgic man with a deep love for family who found value in old things and the memories associated with them.  This is evidenced by the way he beamed as he recounted stories of teaching his granddaughter “Maddy” to shoot his old .22 rifle, rebuilding his old blue Ford pickup with his grandson “Gauge”. Despite his battle with cancer he was determined to be a part of and wanted to share in the memories of Tyler, Kaley and Justin’s weddings, he was honored to be asked to walk Kaley down the aisle.  Larry and his son Jeremy began to rehabilitate the family farm when Jeremy was a boy.  He loved all of his children and whether they needed rescue or advice they knew he was always there for them.

Larry and Trish spent many happy years together and shared the same vision for rehabilitating the family farm working together making improvements and celebrating the progress they made along the way.

He would beg to differ, but those closest to him knew he was often the smartest man in the room.  He was incredibly intelligent with a passion for learning.  With a near photographic memory, a natural ability to calculate math, physics, geometry, and algebraic problems rapidly in his head, and with his love of nonfiction, autobiographies, and scientific journals, Larry was the guy you wanted on your trivia team.  Additionally, Larry was a quick witted, funny guy known for his one-liners; whether he was delivering the perfectly timed punchline to a joke, recalling historical and literary quotes, reenacting movie scenes and song lyrics or handing out advice and insights from his vast inventory of “Doc Logic”.

Larry graduated as the Salutatorian of Northeast Nodaways’s class of 1980.  He later graduated top of his class from Lincoln Technical Institute as a certified diesel mechanic.  For many years Larry owned and operated Faustlin Concrete Construction in addition to farming and raising cattle.  He was always an honest and ethical businessman.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Edward and Tommy Faustlin.  Larry is survived by his wife Trish Faustlin; Son Jeremy (Cammi) Faustlin: grandchildren Gage and Madison “Maddy” Faustlin, brother Stephen (Heather) Faustlin: sister Deloris (Todd) Puckett.  He was a father to Tyler (Madeline) Folkerts, Kaley (Ethan) Miller and grandson Atlas Miller, and Justin (Kara) Folkerts.  He left many other relatives and friends and he cared deeply about them all.  

He refused to feel sorry for himself, he never gave in to cancer and continued to fight until the day he passed. To all those missing him, remember his favorite John Wayne quote- “courage is when you are scared to death, but you saddle up anyway”.

Larry has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

George Leonard Gille, PhD, age 78, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Mosaic Medical Center ER, Maryville, MO.

He was born on June 20, 1942, in Indianapolis, IN, to parents George M. and Ruth Crawford Gille; they preceded him in death.

George received his BS Degree in Chemistry, then his Master’s in Agricultural Chemistry, and later his PhD in Agronomy, all from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

On August 22, 1964, he was united in marriage to Susan V. Cason.

George and Sue moved to Maryville in 1970, and he was a Professor of Agronomy at Northwest Missouri State University for 33 years; from 1970 to 2003.

He was recognized for his work with many awards: In 1984, he received the Mace Award from NWMSU; in 1985, the Master Achievement Citation for excellence in research and computer programming. In 1986, the Silver Medal for Professor of the Year, and also a proclamation from the Missouri State Senate for his work. He had published work in Microcomputer Programming, and Successful Farming.

George was active, and was a board member of Maryville Optimist Club, and had done the club’s Essay contest for over 10 years. He was a member and elder at the First Presbyterian Church, Maryville.

Survivors, his wife, Sue Gille, of the home; his son, George B. (Heather) Gille, Grain Valley, MO; his grandchildren, Coen, Mia, and Jasper; his sister, Cindi (Mark) Gille-Rowley, Fenton, MO, and a nephew.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, on Monday, October 5, 2020, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, also of Maryville

Gray, Ronald F. - Ronald F. Gray, 86, of Dana Point, California passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home.
Arrangements are pending at Price Funeral Home.

Obituary and Services will be announced at a later date

Paula Arlene Guthrie, 64, of Maryville, MO, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Maryville, on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

Paula was born in Independence, MO, on September 18, 1956.  She had lived in Maryville all her life.

Paula graduated from Maryville High School in 1975, and she was a homemaker.

She liked to watch Cardinals, working on Genealogy, and she loved her kids and grandkids. 

Paula attended the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, MO.  She was a member of the Rosanna Chapter #262 of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the former Rebekah Lodge, both of Maryville. 

She was preceded in death by her parents: Paul Foster Mitchell, and Darlene Porter.

On April 26, 1980, at the First United Methodist Church in Maryville, Paula was united in marriage to Lonnie W. Guthrie.  He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her children: Paul William Guthrie, St. Louis, MO, and Kristin (James) Rucker, Hopkins, MO; 6 grandchildren: Keaton, Tali, Corbyn, Lakota, Savannah, and Alexis; and she was cousins to the Porter family.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM, Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until service time at the funeral home.

The burial will follow in the White Oak Cemetery, Pickering, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association

Hanley, Mary Lioba "Rosemary", Sister - Sr. Mary Lioba (Rosemary) Hanley, 83, Clyde, Missouri died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Our Lady of Rickenbach.

Sister Lioba was born on November 16, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to William Joseph and Vivian Rose (Martin) Hanley. She was a graduate of St. Celestine and Trinity in Lake Forest Illinois.

Rosemary Therese Hanley entered the Benedictine Convent order on July 16, 1955, and was given the name Sr. Mary Lioba Hanley. Her first profession of vows was on March 13, 1958, and her final profession of vows was on March 21,1963.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Thomas Hanley and sister, Cathleen Louise Ofenouf.

Survivors include two sisters, Carol Ann Moran and Martha Grace Tipping and her Monastic Family.

A Private Wake Service will be held on November 23rd at Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel and a Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 24, 2020 at Benedictine Convent Chapel, Clyde, with burial following at Mt Calvary on the Convent grounds.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Hart, Loretta Pearl Hammond - Loretta Pearl Hart of Sheridan, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Mosaic Medical Center in Maryville, Missouri.

She was born on December 29, 1930 to Archie and Marie Hammond in Persia, Iowa where they lived until moving to Carpenter, Wyoming when she was 12 and where Loretta graduated from High School in 1949.

Loretta met a young farmhand, Eldon Hart who was working in Wyoming and they were married on September 4, 1949 and settled down east of Sheridan on a small 20 acre farm. Soon after, Eldon was drafted and stationed in California where Loretta stayed with her aunt until his return from Korea.

She worked a few different jobs during this time including the May Company Store until she was hired at McDonald Douglas Aircraft of which she was extremely proud of her time spent working there.

Upon Eldon’s return from the war, they both worked in aircraft, bought a small house in Long Beach California and also homesteaded a cabin on Lake Henshaw. The farm life called to them again and they bought a farm to the west of Sheridan, Missouri and moved to the home they still live in.

At this home, they raised 2 sons, Jay and Gary along with crops and livestock. Loretta was well known for her home-cooked meals for anyone who stopped by at dinnertime.

Loretta was one of the original employees at the Maryville Wal-Mart and helped to set up the first store there, where she worked for 22 years until her retirement.

She enjoyed her community activities and especially attending any sport that her sons and later on, her grandchildren were involved in.

Loretta is survived by her husband Eldon of 71 years of the home; two sons Jay Hart and Sue Schafer, Sheridan, Missouri and Gary ana Amber Hart of Sheridan, Missouri; grandson, Benjamin Hart of Columbia, Missouri; granddaughter, Emma Hart of Sheridan, Missouri; sister-in-law, Arvetta Terry, St. Joseph; brother-in-law, Dean Wright of Skidmore.

Preceding Loretta in death were her parents, sister, Rose Hammond, sister, Melinda Deupree and husband Carl, sister, Darlene Arp and husband Grant, sister-in-law, Ruth Wright and brother-in-law, Cleo Terry.

Mrs. Hart has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. There will be no visitation held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Donald Eugene “Gene” Hayes, 88, of Clearmont, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph, MO. 

Gene was born on June 21, 1932, near Burlington Junction, MO.  His parents were Cecil Roy and Erma Irene (Koger) Hayes; they preceded him in death.

Gene graduated from the Burlington Junction High School in 1950, and later served his country for 4 years in the US Navy.

He was a member, and 40-year Elder of the Clearmont Christian Church; he was a past member of the West Nodaway School Board; a lifetime member of the Hoof and Horn Saddle Club; and a founding member of the NWMO/SWIA Quarter Horse Sale.

Gene was a lifelong farmer, and he was passionate about raising and caring for his cattle and registered quarter horses.  In 1973 Gene and his family were named Nodaway County Outstanding Farm Family.

On   September 29, 1957, Gene was united in marriage to Shirley Marilyn Updike; she survives of the home.

Other survivors include his children: his son, Steve (Debby) Hayes, Burlington Junction, MO, and his daughter, Stacy (Craig) Seibert, Shawnee, KS; 2 grandchildren: Dusty (Heather) Hayes, Bedford, IA, Ashleigh (Cody) Sloan, Cameron, MO; 5 great grandchildren: Kane and Kashlynn Hayes, and Aubree, Adelyn, and Carlee Sloan; 2 brothers: Jim (Sandra) Hayes, and Joe (Bonnie) Hayes, both of Maryville, MO, sisters in laws Carol (Lowell) Calfee, Burlington Junction, MO, and Doreen Updike, Liberty, MO; and his aunt, Bonnie Carpenter, Shenandoah, IA.

Graveside services and burial will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, MO.  Military rites will be at the cemetery during the services. 

No formal visitation is planned but friends may stop by anytime after 11:00 AM, Sunday, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville

Hixon, Russell E."Rusty" - Russell E. “Rusty” Hixson, 56, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home.

Rusty was born on July 16, 1964 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Clyde A. and Gracie M. (George) Hixson, I. He was a graduate of the Fillmore C1 High School in Fillmore, Missouri. He worked for Schreck Motors and maintenance for Pine Ridge Trailer Court.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant twin sisters.

Survivors include two sisters, Nancy Owens, Jamie Hixson and his brother, Clyde Hixson, II; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and other family members.

Rusty has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made in care of the funeral home. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Holt, Jimmy Welton - Jimmy Welton Holt, 96, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Nodaway Nursing Home.

He was born on August 18, 1924 in Maryville. He graduated in 1942 from Maryville High School. He enlisted in the United State Navy on January 25, 1943 and was discharged on February 19, 1946. He served aboard the Battleship New Jersey.

He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Elmer and Sara (Stelter) Holt and also John and Cora (Carter) Stelter, his sister, Mary (Stelter) Cochrane and his daughter, Jennifer (Holt) Valentine Bur.

He owned and operated a one-of-a-kind hardware store until it burned in 1972. He then farmed and raised black angus cattle.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a 67 year member of the American Legion Post 100, a lifetime member (69 years) of the local Elks Lodge 760. He had also served as an assistant Scout leader for troop 75.

He enjoyed following his children and grandchildren in their activities and especially enjoyed family get togethers. He was an avid football fan and attended all the home games of the Spoofhounds and Bearcats. He loved to play golf and was so happy when he made a hole-in-one.

He is survived by his wife Donna (Lawson) Holt. They were married on March 4, 1957; their son, Clifton; grandchildren, James and Justina Holt, Ryan Holt (Gabby Aviles), Julia and John Bartak and Logan Bur; great-granddaughter, Blakely Bartak and great-grandson, Jonathan Holt; nephew, David Cochrane and brother-on-law, Palmer Lawson.

Graveside Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 1pm Saturday, December 12th at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. Friends may pay their respects on Friday, December 11th from 9am to 6pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorials be made to the Maryville Elks Lodge 760 Scholarship Fund or the First United Methodist Church.

Hoyt, Leta Ackelene McIntosh - Leta Ackelene Hoyt of St. Joseph, Missouri was born on January 23, 1933 at Martinsville, Missouri. She died on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in St. Joseph, Missouri at the age of 87.

Leta grew up in Harrison County, Missouri and went to the Hatfield School for most of her schooling. She graduated from the Bitburg High School in Bitburg, Germany while she was with her husband who was in the Air Force.

Leta married Kenneth Arthur Hoyt at Bentonville, Arkansas on September 16, 1950. They had 3 sons born to them. Dennis, the eldest, died as an infant on July 5, 1952. Randall Hoyt and Ronald Hoyt both reside in St. Joseph, Missouri. Kenneth passed away on June 1, 1986. Leta has been a member of the Community of Christ Church since 1958.

Leta’s parents were Orris N. and Jessie O. Smith McIntosh who preceded her in death. She has one sister Lois Hamersky who preceded her in death.

Leta married Galand Hoyt on October 8, 2004 at St. Joseph, Missouri giving her three step-children, Steven Desrochers, Courtney Hoyt and Candace Hoyt Johnson. She has eleven grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, November 25th at the Price Funeral Home. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts be made to a Veterans Organization of your choice.
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George Robert (Bob) Huff was born December 9, 1922, in rural Elmo, MO, to Walter and Vira Huff. He graduated from Elmo High School in 1939. He married Onalea Olson, June 1, 1946, in Shenandoah, IA. They lived in Elmo, MO; Hopkins, MO; Bedford, IA; and Lincoln, NE. He was a retired farmer and agricultural products salesman. They were long-time members of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins, MO. Bob died in his home at Sumner Place in Lincoln, NE, on August 16, 2020, at the age of 97.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include his wife Onalea; all 7 children Ronald Huff of Lincoln, NE; Sue Schwenk and husband Fran of Liberty, MO; Annette Barnett and husband Terry of Lincoln, NE; Diane Lotfi of Sacramento, CA; Mark Huff and wife Jony of Bastrop, TX; Kay Huff and husband Jon of Lawrence, KS; and Mike Huff and wife Delia of Bartlesville, OK; his brother Jack Huff; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Graveside services at High Prairie Cemetery, Elmo, MO, will be held at a later date

Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504.

Inman, Alice Louise Baldwin - Alice Louise Inman died in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Oak Pointe Assisted Living Facility in Maryville, Missouri at the age of 96.

She contacted Coronaviris 19 several weeks ago while being cared for there. She was known by her friends and relatives as Louise.

Louise was born on the family farm, the 8th sibling of Bert and Delia (King) Baldwin, on March 22, 1924. She was raised on that farm and attended elementary school across the road taught by one of her sisters or sister-in-laws. She graduated from Hopkins High School and attended college at Northwest Missouri State College where she received her elementary teaching credentials.

She taught school in Clearmont, MO where she met her future husband, Calvin Inman, who was home on leave from the Marines. During WW II she worked one summer in San Diego riveting airplanes. It was there that Calvin proposed to her with the promise that he would marry her when he returned from Iwo Jima, He survived and they were married on May 29, 1945. After the war they moved to Los Angeles where they were to reside for nearly 40 years. To this union born two sons and one daughter: Thomas Leroy, Susan Joyce, and John Calvin.

Louise was a homemaker for the family as her children grew up in Los Angeles and encouraged them all through school and into college. She was active with the Boy Scouts of America and received the District Oder of Merit for her services and community work. After her children were grown she went to work making dental surgical supplies.

When Calvin retired in 1986, they moved to Clinton MO in close proximity to Calvin's brothers, where they loved boating, fishing, and gardening together. After Calvin's death, Louise moved to Maryville, MO to be near her Baldwin brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, and her friends.

She attended the First Christian Church in Santa Monica, CA, then Clinton, MO, and finally in Maryville, MO. For the last 4 years she has been a resident at Oak Pointe Assisted Care facility in Maryville, She will be remembered for her family devotion, her support of teaching and education, and her caring and friendly nature.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father and all 7 of her sisters and brothers: Sylvia Rice, Ted Baldwin, Ruby Colville, Harold Baldwin, Lorena Clayton, Jessie Fine, and Helen Allison.

She is survived by her son Tom, and wife Pat of Ashburn, VA; daughter Sue, and husband Bruce Byers, of Santa Barbara, CA; and son John, and wife, Lisa, of Upland, CA: and 10 grandchildren and 5 great-:grandchildren: Chief John Inman (USCG), wife Ashley, and daughters Makenzie and Kayla of Petaluma, CA; Dr.James Inman, wife Elizabeth, and children Charles and Emily of Ithaca, NY; Catherine Inman, husband Alex Septoff of Arlington, VA; Steve byers of Santa Barbara, CA; Marilynn Byers, husband Joseph Granado of Austin, TX and Jeffrey Inman, Jennifer Inman, and son Zachery; Calvin, Robert and Douglas Inman all of Upland ,CA.

Memorial: Nodaway County Historical Society

Family and Friends may pay their respects at Price Funeral Home in Maryville, MO from 9 am to 5 pm on Monday November 30, 2020. Burial with a brief ceremony will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Clearmont, MO on December 1 at 10:30 am. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Linda Joy LaMaster, 67, of Guilford, MO, has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville, MO.

Linda was born in Maryville, MO, on January 26, 1953.  Her parents were Marcus Maynard and Geraldine Elizabeth (Henderson) Sherman.  She lived most all her life in the area, and had spent a few years in Kirksville, MO.

Her parents preceded her in death; as well as an infant brother, Mark Lee; and infant sister, Elizabeth Ann; and her in laws, Kenneth and Wilma LaMaster

She graduated from South Nodaway High School, Barnard, MO, and received an Associates Degree in Business from the Northwest Technical School.

Linda had been a cook at the Barnard Cafe, and at the South Nodaway School.  She had been a Custodial Supervisor at Northwest Missouri State University; and retired from NRCS of Nodaway County.  She was also the activities director at the Nodaway Nursing Home. 

She liked crafting and quilting, and teaching sewing.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the First Baptist Church, Stanberry, MO, and was the founder of Conservation Kids Day, of Nodaway County.  Her pride and joy were her grandkids, and telling people about Jesus.

On July 10, 1977, Linda was united in marriage to Kenneth Duane LaMaster, at the Barnard Christian Church, Barnard, MO.  He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her children: son, Chris (Mary) LaMaster, Guilford, MO, daughter, Kim (Tim) Rist, Humbolt, NE; her brother John (Kathy) Sherman; 2 sisters: LauraBelle (Rick) Proehl, Altoona, IA, and IraJo Sherman, Guilford, MO; 3 grandchildren: Garrett (Erin) LaMaster, Conception, MO, Kaylin LaMaster, Guilford, MO, and Cheree Rist, Humbolt, NE; 2 great grandchildren: Britton and Kellen LaMaster.

Graveside services and burial will be at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the Weathermon Cemetery, Guilford, MO. 

No formal visitation is planned due to Covid 19 restrictions.

Services are under the direction of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, Mo.

Law, Arnold - Arnold G. Law, 83, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home.

Arnold was born on December 4, 1937 in Maitland, Missouri to Willis and Jessie (Hill) Law. He was a 1957 graduate of Maitland High School. He worked as an electrician for most of his life. He was a farmer, volunteer firefighter in Skidmore and a rural deputy sheriff for Nodaway County. He was a co-owner along with his brother of the A&A Café in Graham and Law Brother’s Upholstery.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Retha Sherlock, J.B. Law, Chester Law, Velda Garner, Alfred Law and Alleta David.

He married Celeste M. Conrad on June 28, 1959 in Skidmore, Missouri. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children, Leslie (Susan) Law, Ricky Law and J.W. (Debbi) Law all of Maryville; eleven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, his twin brother, Ronald (Frances) Law, Independence, Missouri and Ernest Law, Bellevue, Nebraska and two sisters, Jenevive Talbott and Luella F. Dorman both of Graham, Missouri and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Law has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. There will be no visitation held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

Lawnick, Vernal Elizabeth Clardy Barrett - Vernal E. Barrett-Lawnick, 98, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Maryville Living Center.

Vernal was born on October 9, 1922 in Tribune, Kansas to James Monroe and Effie Mae (Patterson) Clardy. She was a graduate of the Skidmore High School and was a LPN in Sheridan Wyoming and at the Fairfax Community Hospital. She was a member of the Skidmore Christian Church and was a lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands, Ernest F. “Jake” Barrett and Paul V. Lawnick, daughter, Mary Margaret Swaney, two granddaughters, Michelle Green and Kristen Barrett, great-grandson, Zachary “DJ” Barrett and three sons-in-law, Glen Mitchell, Walter W. Green and Edward Swaney and six siblings.

Survivors include four children, Harriett Mitchell, Mexico, Missouri, Velma E. Green, Moberly, Missouri, Lester E. Barrett, Rosalia, Kansas and James H. Barrett, Hastings, Nebraska; fourteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services 11am Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Burr Oak Cemetery, Skidmore, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home. There will be no visitation held. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Linebaugh, Wilma Jean Hinton - Wilma Jean (Hinton) Linebaugh, 93, of Pickering, Missouri passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

Wilma was born on the farm on January 10, 1927 in Pickering, Missouri to Forrest A. and Opal Mae (Florea) Hinton, where she has been a lifelong resident. She has been in Assisted Living and Maryville Living Center with her husband William “Bill” Linebaugh for the past year.

She was a 1944 graduate of the Pickering High School and a lifelong member of the Pickering Christian Church. She was a homemaker and OATS Bus Driver for seventeen years in Nodaway County.

She married William Albert “Bill” Linebaugh on March 18, 1948 in Hopkins, Missouri, from this union were born two sons, David (Linda) Linebaugh, Hopkins, Missouri and John Linebaugh, Cody, Wyoming; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren scattered from Missouri and Wyoming.

She was known by many as kind and soft spoken, but knew her Bible and was ALL OLD SCHOOL. She will be Loved and Missed by all who knew her.

Graveside Services 2pm Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the White Oak Cemetery in Pickering, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service at the Pickering Community Center. Memorials can be made in care of the Pickering Christian Church or the Pickering Community Center. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

Macrander, Donald "DC" - D.C. Macrander, 84, of Clearmont, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Maryville Living Center.
D.C. was born on March 14, 1936 in Westboro, Missouri to Don and Marguerite (Chambers) Macrander. He was a 1954 graduate of Clearmont High School. He had worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation and also served as a Pioneer Seed Representative. He also farmed and hauled livestock and grain throughout the years.
He married Hilah J. Hamilton on February 8th, 1962. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include their children, Cathy (Garry) Bryson of Gower, MO and their children, Kilah (Andrew) Eiberger and son Leyton and Garrett Everett (Kelsey) and son Callen; Kim (Eric) Rempel of Palmyra, NE and their children, Michael and Jenna Rempel; Mark (Shawna) Macrander of St. Joseph, MO and their children, Josiah, Delaney, Cassidy and Kelsey Macrander; one sister, Margie Coulter of Savannah, MO plus several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Lois Adkins.
Services 1pm Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Price Funeral Home in Maryville. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 8 pm on Monday, October 12th at the funeral home. Friends may pay their respects after 1pm Monday afternoon. Memorials can be made to the Little Red School House in Clearmont, Missouri

Pearl JoAnn Martin, 92, of Liberty, MO, and formerly of Conception Junction, MO, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at a health care center in Liberty. 

Pearl was born in Conception, MO, on August 14, 1928, to Leonard and Lola (O’Banion) Schaaf.  She had lived most of her life in the area and moved to Liberty in 1998. 

She attended school in Conception; and was a member of St. Columba Catholic Church.  She later transferred her membership to St. James Catholic Church when she moved to Liberty.

She had been a tax collector in her home for Nodaway County for 26 years, retiring in 1996.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents: Leonard Schaaf, and Lola Schaaf-Schafer; two sisters, Lorene Messbarger and Lila Emrich; and her ex-husband, Ed Martin.

Her survivors include two daughters: Karen (Jim) Graham, and Lila Ann Martin, both of Liberty; 3 grandsons: Clint, Richard, and Steven Graham; 7 great grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild.

Mrs. Martin has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.

Interment will be in the St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Mo.

Mullock, Harry Lee - Harry Lee Mullock, 92, Parnell, Missouri, died peacefully at home with his family by his side, Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Harry was born April 23, 1928 on the family farm in Parnell. He was the son of the late Virgil Cleve and Iva Helen (Vance) Mullock.

Harry was a graduate of Parnell High School, Class of 1946.

He was united in marriage to Naomi Fay (Foley). To this union four children were born, Sandra, Richard, Kenneth and an infant daughter who died in infancy.

Harry was a farmer having both row crops and livestock.

Harry was a member of the Parnell Methodist Church, the Flying Farmers and had been a salesman for Archer Oil.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Burl, sister Merle Jean Foley.

His survivors include, wife Naomi of the home, children, Sandra (Hector) Torres, Millington, TN, Richard (Janet) Mullock, Parnell, MO, Kenneth (Coleen) Mullock, Parnell, MO, Grandchildren, Dr. Dallas (Melissa) Mullock, D.O., Maryville, MO, Whitney (Russell) Hamblen, Iowa Colony, TX, Erin (Brad) Moad, Rosendale, MO, Cody (Tonya) Mullock, Parnell, MO, Jessica (Chevy) Davidson, Grant City, MO, Dr. Jeremiah (Alex) Mullock, PhD, Cary, NC, Rhonda Mullock, Parnell, MO, Great Grandchildren, Morgan, Dena, and Sadie Mullock, Maryville, MO, Cooper, Rowdy and Oakley Hamblen, Iowa Colony, TX, Brantley and Lucy Moad, Rosendale, MO, Grayson and Carter Mullock, Parnell, MO, Chase, Cora, and Ella Davidson, Grant City, MO, June and Lee Mullock, Cary, NC.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM, November 25, 2020 at the Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Missouri. Pastor Sandra Davis will officiate the service

Nelson, Lotus Sharon Nelson - Lotus Sharon Nelson was born on November 3, 1939 and passed away on November 5, 2020. She was the daughter of Orval and Ruby (Bland) Nelson.

Sharon graduated from South Nodaway High School and the LPN program at Northwest Missouri State University. She was a member of the Guilford Missouri RLDS Church and a member of the Cherokee Nation.

She married Dale Nelson on April 3, 1981. He survives of the home.

Additional survivors include three children, Von (Barbara) Puckett, Becky (Maurice) Schieber and Levi (Becca) Nelson. Grandchildren, Seth (Deborah) Puckett, Matthew Puckett, Joel Puckett, Makaila Schieber and Sierra Schieber; brother, Mark (Glenda) Nelson and two sisters, Kay McMillan and Patty (Terry) Matta, nieces and nephews and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Curtis, OJ and Ross Nelson.

Graveside services 2pm Monday, November 9, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. There will be no visitation held

Nicholson, Marion J. Birkenholz - Marion Jean Nicholson, 93, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Oak Pointe of Maryville.

Marion was born on February 24, 1927 to Elmer and Della (Wilson) Birkenholz. She attended Hopkins High School and was a homemaker and a member of the Pickering United Methodist Church.

She married Herbert W. Nicholson on April 7, 1945 in Covington, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2016. She was also preceded by her parents and one daughter, Sandra Owens, four sisters, Golda Cordell, Altha Bird, Helen Shades and Mildred Boyle, four brothers, Joseph Birkenholz, William Birkenholz, Vilas “John” Birkenholz and Viron Birkenholz.

Survivors include her children, Debra (John) White and Russell (Kay) Nicholson of Hopkins, Missouri; nine grandchildren, LaDuska Paige Williams, Kelly J. Nicholson, Wendy (Greg) Johnson, Keri (Eric) Cimorelli, Alan Nicholson, Kara (Blake) Burton, Danae (Tyler) Halvin, Keely (Brad) Cline, Tanna (Luke) Campbell and fifteen great-grandchildren, Chase and Sydnie Alberti, Ramsey Cook, Trista and Kyla Howard, Liam Johnson, Jake and Anze Cimorelli, Tayden, Nevaeh and Caspian Halvin, Hadley, Elley and Hudsen Cline and Reed Campbell.

Graveside Services 2pm Monday, November 16th at the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri under the care of Price Funeral Home. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com. Memorials can be made to the Pickering United Methodist Church or the New Nodaway Humane Society

Alice Gertrude Nielson, of Barnard passed away on October 26, 2020.    Born September 27, 1935, Alice lived a full life during her 85 years.  Her childhood was spent in Forest City, MO, where she professed her faith in Christ as a member of the Forest City Methodist Church.  She was a 1953 graduate of Forest City High and continued her education at Northwest Missouri State Teacher’s College.  She married Donald Nielson on May 29, 1955 and would celebrate 52 years of marriage.

 Alice loved children and teaching.  She taught Sunday School, Bible School, served as room mother, Parent-Teacher Club president and was a 4-H Club Leader for the Busy Bee 4-H Club.   Later in life, working at South Nodaway Elementary, she would find her perfect job as it offered the fringe benefit of connecting with youth.  She enjoyed cooking and sharing her chocolate chip cookies with family, friends and community.  Countless joyful hours were spent in the garden.  Alice loved all things cats both real and her ever-growing cat collection representing gifts from family and friends.  An avid reader, she continued to enjoy reading even as Alzheimer’s created the need to make lifestyle changes.

Transferring membership on July 31, 1955, Alice was an active member of the Barnard United Methodist Church serving as lay leader.  She was proud to be a farmer’s wife.  As an avid gardener, she was most passionate about her crop of children and grandchildren.

 She was proceeded in death by her parents George C and Berniece E. (Bullock) Terhune, her husband, Donald E.  Nielson, brothers Dean, Russell and Frank Terhune, and sister-in laws Nancy and Kay Terhune.  Survivors of her life’s garden include children Allen (Sheila) Nielson, Barnard; Diane Nielson, Atchison, KS; David Nielson, Conception Jct.; Darren Nielson, Milan; and Dennis Nielson, (Crystal Hoover) Finley OK. Sister, Phyliss Reece, St, Joseph, Brother Gerald (Mary) Terhune, Savannah and sisters-in-law Dorothy Terhune, Lincoln, NE, Maxine Suell, Chillicothe, MO, and Anna Louise Wolf, Kansas City, MO; Grandchildren Gary  (Randi) Nielson, Maryville: Paul (Janel) Nielson, Omaha, NE; Kimberly (Andrew) Baldwin; Maryville, Greg (Jill) Nielson, Maryville, Alexis Nielson, Maryville, Kristen Nielson,  Maryville; Haley Nielson, Maryville, Zach Nielson  Newtown,  Mo, Quentin Nielson,  Stanberry: and  Gabrielle Nielson, Findley, OK   Additional survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, 8 great-grandchildren, and caretaker and adopted grandson Jeremiah Trimble.  

The family would like to express their appreciation to Jeremiah for lovingly helping Alice navigate the final months of her battle with Alzheimer’s.  As caretaker and family friend, Jeremiah care and devotion was that truly of a grandson.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the Barnard United Methodist Church, Barnard, MO.  The burial will follow in the Barnard American Legion Cemetery, Barnard, MO. 

A visitation for family and friends will be from 6-8:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2020, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.  Friends may stop by the funeral home after 2:00 PM on Thursday to sign the register.

The service will be livestreamed, check the Bram Funeral Home website for details.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Barnard United Methodist Church, Barnard, MO, or to the family to establish a memorial scholarship fund in Alice’s name at the South Nodaway School District

Noakes, Wilbur Dean - Wilbur Dean Noakes, 75, of Hopkins, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

Wilbur was born on November 27, 1945 in Maryville, Missouri to the late Horace H. and Mildred M. (Ringold) Noakes. He was a lifelong farmer of the Hopkins area and operated the maintainer for the Hopkins township for many years. Wilbur was an active member of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church and was a fix it man, picnic worker. He was an active member of Hopkins Lion Club since 1980 and a volunteer of the Hopkins Fire Department since 1965.He was a member of Northwest Solid Waste District. He pulled many people out of the snow and ditches. He will be remembered for his many acts of kindness, his humility, and sometimes his quietness.

He met when sitting on front porch of the parsonage waiting on Susan to arrive at her new church appointment. Two years later they dated and married Susan J. Stokes on September 5, 1998. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include his sister, Melba Bentley, Council Bluffs, Iowa and his many nieces and nephews, Kimberly (Chris) Connelly, Scott (Angie) Bentley, Diana Stokes, Sarah (Adam) Emery and Karl Stokes (Tori) and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mr. Noakes has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held at 2pm Friday, December 18th at the Hopkins Cemetery. A register book is available for friends to sign at the funeral home. Memorials can be made in care of a Church of your choice or the Lions Club International “Sight First”, 300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-8842. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.