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Obituaries Ray Richardson
Ray Lee Richardson, 82, of Ve r s a i l l e s , died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at his home in Versailles. He was born May 20, 1933, in Sedalia, the son of the late Harvey Lee R ich a r d s on and Francis (Cramer) Richardson. He was a veteran of the United States Army, retiring after 20 years of service. He served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He married Lorene Evans May 2, 1996, in Miami, Okla. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Versailles. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Ellen Richardson of Carlisle, Pa., Lisa Buck and husband Gary of Stover, and Rhonda Hamlin and husband Elvin Ray of Seminole, Fla.; sons, Harvey Ray Richardson and wife Linda of Versailles, and Doug Evans and wife Angela of North Richland Hills, Texas; eight sisters, Barbara Hagston and husband Joe of Cole Camp, Patty Nerad of Cole Camp, Loretta Thompson and husband Bob of Afton, Iowa, Linda Fisher and husband Carl of Higginsville, Kinda Robertson and husband Mark of Florida, Judy Abbott and husband Junior of Stover, Betty Lefever of Tuscumbia and Dean Hammel of Oak Grove, Missouri; brother Loren Richardson and wife Dorothy of Kansas City, Mo.; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Wayne Richardson. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 15, at the First Assembly of God Church in Versailles. Graveside services and interment were in the Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions were suggested to Hospice Compassus. Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
Norman Steinmeyer
Norman Steinmeyer, 92, of rural Stover, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. He was born Oct. 21, 1923, on the family farm in western Morgan County, the only child of George and Caroline “Lena’ Brandt Steinmeyer. He was baptized Nov. 3, 1923 and confirmed May 1, 1938, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Benton County. He married Lucille Ehlers June 2, 1946, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover. She was wearing a wedding dress she had fashioned from the parachute silk her brother brought back from the war. She survives at their home. He worked and lived on the family farm until his health failed him. For more than 22 years, he was the handyman at Lake Placid near Stover, remodeling the docks and cabins for the families who made it their summer home. He was a carpenter, who enjoyed making and giving “Jesus” plaques to family and friends. He also enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover. In addition to his wife of 69 years, he is survived by children, Carol Spaulding and husband Carl of Versailles, Phil Steinmeyer of Ottawa, Kan., and Sue Day of Pilot Grove; one granddaughter; along with other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 18, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover with Pastor Gerald Kurka officiating. The music played was “It Is Well With My Soul,” “The Lord’s My Shepherd,” and “Amazing Grace.” Interment was in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Stover. Pallbearers were Kenny Steinmeyer, Tim Kerksiek, Robert Koester, Roy Ehlers, Junior Abbott and Dan Wolfe. Memorial contributions were suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Paul Lutheran School, or the LWML. Arrangements were under the direction of the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Stover.
Lois Schick
Lois Gwendolyn (Ferguson) Schick, 98, of Versailles, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born June 21, 1917. She worked for Gunn Clinic in Versailles for many years, and later Good Shepherd Care Center where she retired in 1982. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, word searches, Wheel of Fortune, bird watching, gardening, and being outdoors. She is survived by daughter Eva Schick of Eldon; granddaughter Sheila Maxwell of California, Mo.; grandson Billy D. Schick, Jr. of Illinois; one great-granddaughter; one greatgrandson; and eight great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Billy D. Schick Sr.; and brothers, Paul Ferguson, Herb Ferguson, Bud Ferguson and James Ferguson. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Tyler M. Woods Funeral Director of Jefferson City.
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Martha Le Culver
Russell “Al” Wilkinson
Martha Lee Culver, 90, of Russell Allan “Al” Wilkinson, Laurie, died 80, of Stover, died Monday, Jan. Wednesday, 11, 2016, in Stover. Jan. 13, 2016, He was born Jan. 7, 1936, in at her home. Ottawa, Ill. a son of Russell She was Wilkinson and Mary Neal. born Dec. 19, He served as a paratrooper in 1925, in San the United States Army. Benita, Tex He worked installing electronas, a daughter ic equipment and did so for Roy of the late Hal Rogers at his ranch in the state and Kenneth Rene Brizendine. of California, as a gunsmith in She married Roney Lee Cul- the state of Nevada, and as an ver on Oct. 10, 1950. electronics repairman for several She lived in Independence for years in various locations. 60 years. She was employed at He enjoyed his dachshunds Montgomery Ward, York Steak- and fixing cars. house and many years in the caf- He is survived by sister and eteria at Luff elementary school. brother-in-law Pat and Hank She enjoyed working in her Humme of Versailles; brother yard and taking care of flowers. and sister-in-law Michael and She has spent the last three Julie Milligan of New Mexico; years living with her daughter at along with other relatives and the lake. She was a member of friends. the Opened Door Christian Fel- He was preceded in death by lowship in Laurie. his parents; his wife Yvonne; She is survived by daughter and sister Kathleen Keese. and son-in-law Shirlene and In keeping with his wishes, he Jerry Piker of Laurie; two grand- will be cremated. No services daughters and their spouses; are planned at this time. seven great-grandchildren; a Arrangements are under the great-great-granddaughter; sister care of the Scrivner-Morrow FuFrances Clark of Independence; neral Home in Stover. and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by Johnny Wilson her husband; and son Gary Lee Culver. Johnny William Wilson, 52, Funeral services were Tues- of Versailles, died Thursday, day, Jan. 19, at the Kidwell- Jan. 14, 2016, at his home in VerKent Hoover Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach sailles. Kent Hoover, 68, of Sunrise Chapel with Pastor Jerry Piker He is survived by brothers, officiating. Bill Wilson of Versailles, and Beach, died Graveside services and inter- Don Wilson of Osage City, Kan.; Friday, Jan. ment were Tuesday, Jan. 19 at sisters, Wilma Williamson of 15, 2016, at the Blue Springs Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo., Carolynn Harry S TruBlue Springs. Everitt of Stover, and Brenda man Veterans Memorial contributions were Wilson of Versailles; along with Memorial suggested to the Opened Door many nieces and nephews. Hospital in Christian Fellowship in Laurie. No funeral services are Columbia. Arrangements were under the planned at this time. He was the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Arrangements are under the son of Verdirection of the Kidwell-Garber non L. Hoover and Dorothy M. Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. Funeral Home of Versailles. Hoover of Sunrise Beach. He is survived by children, Melissa Rothove of Sunrise Beach, Kari Chappell of KanDavid G. Christiansen sas City, Heather Anderson of David G. Christiansen, 54, of Laurie, died Friday, January 15, Sunrise Beach, Trever Hoover of Bunker Hill, Ill., and Devin 2016, at his home. Hoover of Sunrise Beach; brother He was born September 9, 1961, in Osage, Larry Hoover, Sr. of Camdenton; Iowa, the son of the late Don and Patricia sister Jo Ellen Hoover of Gravois Ann (Mauser) Christiansen. Mills; 10 grandchildren and four On June 9, 1984, in Lebanon, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Becky (Dagreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death vis) Christiansen. by his parents; and brother Ted David enjoyed playing golf, riding motorcycles and was an avid NASCAR fan. Hoover. Memorial services were He fulfilled his passion for ministry by Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Kidwell- serving alongside his wife as youth pastors at Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Opened Door Christian Fellowship in Laurie for many years. The past nine years he was a member, elder, and served on the Chapel in Laurie. Arrangements were under the worship team at Sunrise Bible Church in Sunrise Beach. The direction of the Kidwell-Garber Christlike example he lived, led many youth to the Lord. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. In addition to his wife, Becky, he is survived by his daughter, Heather (Christiansen) Newton and son, Steven Newton of St. Louis; granddaughter, Arianna Newton; sister, Candace ChrisFrank B. Fisher III tiansen of Austin, Texas; several spiritual sons and daughters Frank B. Fisher III, 88, of Gra- and many other relatives and friends. vois Mills, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, A celebration of David’s life will be held at Opened Door Christian Fellowship on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 6:00 2016, at the Laurie Care Center. He was born Aug. 2, 1927, p.m. in Kansas City, Mo., the son of In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the the late Frank B. II and Helen family to assist with expenses in care of Sunrise Bible Church. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgar(Bowlby) Fisher. On Nov. 11, 1967, in Las Ve- ber.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Beach Chapel. gas, he married Lila Lea Dennis, Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise PAID OBITUARY who preceded him in death July 29, 2013. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and a member of the Joseph John Thomas American Legion Zack Wheat Mr. Joseph John Thomas, age 92, of Gravois Mills, passed Post 624 in Sunrise Beach. His hobbies included radio away Sunday, January 17, 2016, at his home. controlled airplanes and boats, He was born May 30, 1923, in Jefferson reading, listening to classical City, Missouri, the son of Elias and Sarah Kalaf Thomas. music and playing cards. He is survived by daughter Joe attended Immaculate Conception Michelle Radik and John Mc- School in Jefferson City and graduated from Cartney of Gravois Mills; step- St. Peter’s High School in Jefferson City. son Richard Cummins and wife He served in the 775th Tank Battalion of Barbara of Las Cruces, N.M.; the United States Army during WWII. He son Frank B. Fisher IV of Kan- was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the sas City, Mo.; daughter Janie Good Conduct Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Zemaitis of Kansas City, Mo.; a one Bronze Star. After his time in the service, Joe moved to Vergrandson; and many other rela- sailles, Missouri. In the early 1940’s, Joe owned and operated the Kaiser-Frazer tives and friends. There are no memorial ser- dealership and also managed the Royal Theatre in Versailles for many years. He owned and operated Thomas TV and later vices planned at this time. Memorial contributions are Thomas Furniture in Versailles for over forty years. He was suggested to the American Le- instrumental in bringing satellite television to the Lake of the gion Zack Wheat Post in Sunrise Ozarks. He also invented and manufactured the fishing lure, “Helluva Jig”. He was truly a man of vision and was an active Beach. Cremation arrangements are member of the Versailles business community. under the direction of the Joe was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Morgan County American Legion Post 104 for Beach Chapel. the last sixty-nine years. During his life, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and playing cards as well as making regular visits to the casino in Boonville. Shirley Gardner Survivors include, Judy and Dak Krattli of Gravois Mills, Shirley N. Gardner, 75, of Sto- Missouri; his nieces, Ann Slay and Sara Quinn (Dan) of Cover, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at lumbia, Missouri, Joyce Clarkston (Darrell) of Jefferson City, the Golden Age Living Center in Missouri, Margie Pritchett (Dan) of San Jose, California; nephStover. ews, James J. Thomas (Betsy) of Jefferson City, Missouri, Gary She was born June 6, 1940, in Thomas (Cristine) of Springfield, Missouri and numerous great Morgan County, a daughter of and great-great-nieces and nephews. Eric and Edith Vickers Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Sarah She married Gene Gardner, Thomas, Billie Anderson, two brothers, James G. Thomas and who preceded her in death. Louis Thomas, a sister, Victoria Thomas Blaser and a nephew, She was a homemaker for Stephen Thomas. most of her life; but worked at A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Good Shepherd Care Center in January 22nd, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie with Versailles for a few years. Father Patrick Dolan celebrating. The family will receive friends She is survived by brother from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the church. Graveside serWilliam Martin of Stover; one vices and interment with full military honors will be held at 3:00 nephew; and one niece. p.m., Friday in the Resurrection Cemetery in Jefferson City. In Private services will be at a lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the St. later date in Lee’s Summit City Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie. Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwell Arrangements are under the garber.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of direction of the Scrivner-Mor- the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel. row Funeral Home in Stover. PAID OBITUARY
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Morgan County Sheriff’s Report
Friday, Jan. 8 to Thursday, Jan. 14
Stealing................................. 2 Domestic Violence................ 2 Fraud..................................... 2 Illegal Drugs......................... 3 Property Damage.................. 2 Residential Burglaries........... 2 Sexual Offense...................... 2
Trespassing............................ 1 Total Bookings.....................71 Arrests..................................21 Inmates in Custody............185 Reports................................ 24 Total ICE Detainees............ 42
Mark Jett, Ivy Bend Road, Stover, on Jan. 8, reported fraud. National TV and Rental, Newton Street, Versailles, on Jan. 10, reported stealing. Calvary Baptist Church, Highway 52, Versailles, on Jan. 11, reported a stolen vehicle. Alan Bellis, Victoria Drive, Stover, on Jan. 11, reported property damage. Lester Coleman, Rush
Road, Cole Camp, on Jan. 11, reported property damage. Mickey Atteberry, Ivy Bend Road, Stover, on Jan. 12, reported burglary. Larry Knight, East Morgan Road, Tipton, on Jan. 13, reported burglary. Rose Madderra, Highway W, Versailles, on Jan. 13, reported fraud. Tracy Sowash, Mulberry Lane, Stover, on Jan. 14, reported trespassing.
Versailles Police Report
Tuesday, Jan. 12 to Monday, Jan. 18 The Versailles Police Depart- Saturday, Jan. 16- Verbal disment recently responded to the pute on Williamson. Noise comfollowing: plaint on South Second Street. Tuesday, Jan. 12- Check on Lockout at Casey’s. Lockout at suspicious vehicle on North Gates. Noise complaint at Oak Thurston, vehicle moved by and Dekalb. owner. Sunday, Jan. 17- Motor vehicle Wednesday, Jan. 13- Medical collision at stoplight at Highway assist on McNair. 5 and 52. Call for harassment at Thursday, Jan. 14- Lift assist Walmart. Check medical alarm on East Williamson Street. on Brown Road. Friday, Jan. 15- Domestic dis- Monday, Jan. 18- Lockout at pute on North Maple. Della and Price, entry gained.
Versailles Rural Fire Report
The Versailles Rural Fire Department recently responded to the following calls. On Tuesday, Jan. 12, four personnel and two apparatus were dispatched for mutual aid to Gravois Mills Fire Department for a structure fire. Units were on
scene approximately one hour. On Saturday, Jan. 16, personnel were dispatched for medical assistance. On Monday, Jan. 18, personnel were dispatched for medical assistance.
Births Axl Garrett Medley
Cheyenne Bowers and Jack Medley Jr. of Versailles are the parents of a son born Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City. The baby, Axl Garrett, weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Teresa Emmerich of Versailles. Paternal grandparents are Jack Sr. and Brenda Medley of Versailles. Maternal great-grandparents are Sonny Webb of Stover and the late Sharon Martin.
Bailey Nicole Classen
Nelson and Andrea Classen are the parents of a daughter born Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. The baby, Baily Nicole, weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Siblings Maternal grandparents are Lynn and Hope Hauder of Versailles. Paternal grandparents are Merle and Nancy Classen of Versailles.
Emma Shirk Leinbach
Paul and Priscilla Leinbach of Barnett are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at Community Wellness Clinic in Barnett. The baby, Emma, weighed 10 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. She has eight siblings: Levi, 16; Melvin, 14; Clement, 12; Titus, 11; Dorcas, 8; Curtis, 7; Roy Lamar, 4; and Jason, 2. Maternal grandparents are Eugene and Esther Shirk of Barnett. Paternal grandparents are Harry and Edna Leinbach of Barnett.
Boyd Austin Knox
Clayton and Joy Knox of Sedalia are the parents of a son born Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at home, attended by Terri Hultman, CNM. The baby, Boyd Austin, weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. He has five siblings, Denise, 14; Wade, 12; Westen, 12; Blake, 9; and Bridget, 4. Maternal grandparents are Marvin and Lydia Kropf of Smithton. Paternal grandparents are Henry and Edith Knox of Sedalia. Paternal great-grandmother is Wilma Hostetler of Hughsville.
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