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Bob Ratcliff
Bob Ratcliff, 83, of Eldon, died Thursday, March 31, 2016 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born Oct. 3, 1932 in Versailles, the son of the late Dean Charles and Mildred (Williams) Ratcliff. He married Martha Ruth (Steele) Ratcliff July 16, 1960 in Ve r s a i l l e s . She survives of the home. He was a 1949 graduate of Versailles High School where he was a member of the FFA. In 1946, he showed reserve champion, at the American Royal in Kansas City. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning, he attended the University of Missouri, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture in 1959. He was employed with the Federal Land Bank and was a real estate agent. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Eldon United Methodist Church of Eldon. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Ellen Smith and husband Jay of Springfield, Dean Ratcliff and wife Ellen of Fair Grove, Denise Schieszer and husband Doug of Lee’s Summit; five grandchildren; sister Nadean Edwards of Prairie Village, Kan.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by aunt Ella Ratcliff who helped raise him; and brother Frank Ratcliff. A funeral service was Tuesday, April 5, at Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon, with the Rev. Steve George officiating. Interment was in Versailles Cemetery in Versailles. Memorial contributions were suggested to the National Parkinson’s Foundation. Arrangements were under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon.
Cheryl Diane Hazelton
Cheryl Diane Hazelton, 63, of Laurie, died Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie. She was born July 11, 1952, in St. Paul, Minn., a daughter of the late Richard Ecton and Nancy Darlene (Cupit) Powell. She attended the First Baptist Church in Laurie. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and her dogs. She is survived by sons, Robert Howard of Kansas City, Kristen Fennell
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of Laurie, and Michael Taylor of Iberia; eight grandchildren; sisters, Patty Buckmaster and husband John of Coalinga, Calif., and Kelly McCarthy and husband John of St. Louis; many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother David Kasper. There are no memorial services planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.
Gwen Marie Whitney
Gwen Marie Whitney, 55, of Sunrise Beach, died Monday, March 28, 2016, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. She was born July 12, 1960, in Stickney, Ill., a daughter of Gerald and Jean (Smuda) Rebout. She married Steve Whitney July 23, 1983, in Stickney, Ill. She was employed as the activity director for Windsor Estates in Camdenton for many years. She coached a variety of sports involving children, was a committee member that brought soccer to Camdenton High School, served on the Lake Ozark Soccer Board, and was involved in the PTA at the Hurricane Deck Elementary School. She enjoyed crafting, designing costumes, gardening and playing volleyball and softball. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter Lauren Whitney Neal and husband Jordan of Overland Park, Kan.; sons, Andrew Whitney of Madrid, Spain, and Steven Whitney and Patricia Turgeon of Denver, Colo.; mother Jean Rebout of Stickney, Ill.; brother Greg Rebout of Stickney, Ill.; sister Gail Chillo and husband John of Riverside, Ill.; two nieces; four nephews; mother-in-law Patricia Whitney of Laurie; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father; brother Gary Rebout; grandmother Angeline Smuda; and father-in-law George Whitney, Jr. A celebration of life observance was Saturday, April 2, at the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie. Entombment will be at a later date in the columbarium at Garber Memorial Estates in Laurie. Memorial contributions were suggested to Steve Whitney, with funds to be dispersed to charities such as the Dyslexic Institute and the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel in Laurie.
Frances Arletta (Fulks) Garber Bolinger
Frances Arletta (Fulks) Garber Bolinger, age 82, of Chillicothe, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016, at The Baptist Home in Chillicothe. She was born December 5, 1933, in Latham, a daughter of the late Charles Harold and Faye Alene (Leonard) Fulks. On December 9, 1951, she was united in marriage to Norman “Bud” Garber, who preceded her in death on May 28, 1986. Later, on September 27, 1997, she was united in marriage to her surviving husband, Logan Bolinger. Arletta was employed at Commerce Bank in Tipton for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed spending her time outdoors walking and gardening. Arletta loved her family and treasured the time she spent with them, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in California. In addition to her husband, Logan, she is survived by her son, Jerry Garber and wife Cathy of Tipton; daughter, Connie Garber of Chillicothe; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Loyd Fulks and wife Doris of California; sister, Judy Oehrke and husband A.G. of Blue Springs; daughter-in-law, Donna Lynn Garber of Tipton; sister-in-law, Rose Fulks of Latham and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Bud, she was preceded in death by a son, Norman “Randy” Garber, a daughter-in-law, Debra Kay Garber, a granddaughter, Christina Marie Garber and a brother, Floyd Fulks. Funeral services were 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Graveside services and interment were in the Bethel Mennonite Cemetery. The family will received friends from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Baptist Home, 500 Baptist Home Lane, Chillicothe, Missouri 64061. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. PAID OBITUARY
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William “Billie” H. Blackburn
William “Billie” H. Blackburn, age 82, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016, at his home. He was born October 22, 1933, in Versailles, a son of the late William and Ardelia May (Moore) Blackburn. On June 21, 1952, in Versailles, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Evelyn (Tomblinson) Blackburn. Billie was known for his mechanic work and his salvage yard. He enjoyed building hot rod cars, entering cars in the local demolition derbies and racing circle dirt track and B Modified race cars. He was an avid NASCAR fan and was a collector of die casts. In Billie’s spare time, he enjoyed going to swap meets, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Central Missouri Racing Association. Billie was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his wife, Evelyn, he is survived by his sons, Roy Gene Blackburn, William Henry Blackburn III and Gary Ray Blackburn all of Versailles; daughters, Brenda Thompson of Henryetta, Oklahoma and Rita Hunsaker of Versailles; grandchildren, Ray Whittle, Melissa Blackburn, Heather Plewa, Billie Joe Corkerin, Dakota Blackburn, Lilly Blackburn, Lydia Blackburn, Chelsey Hunsaker, Leanna Hunsaker, Austin Hunsaker, Josh Thompson, Chelsey Farr and Cody Jefferies; several greatgrandchildren and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Joe Blackburn, one brother and a sister. Funeral services were 12:00 noon, Monday, April 4, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Gerald Hamlett officiating. Graveside services and interment were in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Versailles. The family received friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, Monday, April 4 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements were under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. PAID OBITUARY
Sharon “Kay” Thouvenel
Sharon “Kay” Thouvenel, age 73, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. Kay was born December 27, 1942, in Versailles, the second child of Henry and Mildred Marple Marriott, who preceded her in death. She was a 1961 graduate of Versailles High School. Following graduation Kay went to work at the Kansas City Bifocal Plant in Versailles where she met Cloyd R. “Slim” Thouvenel. This workplace encounter led to a courtship, and their marriage, which took place on September 7, 1963, at the First Baptist Church in Versailles. Cloyd preceded her in death on April 27, 2005. Kay was a homemaker, busy raising her three children and helping Cloyd on their farm. After raising her family she worked at Timberline Greenhouse in Versailles for several years during the summer months. She was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Versailles, where she attended Sunday school and looked forward to the Wednesday night dinners. Kay loved being on the farm and had a green thumb when it came to raising flowers. Every year she grew beautiful roses and impatiens. Her flower pots lined the front of her house. Kay also loved hummingbirds. She hung feeders outside her front picture window, and she stayed busy keeping them filled up for the birds. She would often talk about how many birds she had that day and how many times she had to fill her feeders in a single day. Kay also loved watching basketball, especially the Mizzou men’s team. She would often confirm game times with her sister Mickey or son-in-law Scott to make sure not to miss a game. She looked forward to March Madness completing her bracket, as she did this year as well. She even had an old “Dream Team” calendar hanging in her family room, which she named “the football room” because of all the Sunday afternoon football games the grandkids watched in that room. Kay was well known by family and friends for being a great cook. For family gatherings, she was always asked to make her made from scratch chocolate chip cookies and famous homemade macaroni and cheese, of which she usually made a double batch. Kay’s greatest enjoyment came from being with her grandkids who all called her Gammy, as did many others who were closest to her. Whether it was fixing a family meal for all to enjoy or cheering on her grandchildren in their sporting activities at school, she made sure they knew how important they were to her. Even with children that were outside of her own family, you could almost bet Kay could tell you their birth month and eye color. She had such a special bond with so many people. Survivors include her three children, Krista Wilson and husband Scott of Fortuna; Karna Thouvenel of Versailles and boyfriend, Jason Cross of Fair Grove, and Garrett Thouvenel and wife Aubree of Versailles; five sisters, Lois Jean “Jeanie” Woods of Versailles; Doris Jane “Mickey” Hoskins and husband Tom of Henley; Linda Marie Wolfe and husband Terry of Lake Ozark; Frances “Diane” Hibdon of Blue Springs, and Barbara Lynn Karigan and husband Bob of Overland Park, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Kaden, Kooper, and Kannen Wilson, Kylie, Kole, and Luke Cloyd Viebrock, Maycee Lynn and Jaydee Kay Thouvenel, and Tristin and Garrett Cross, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the First Christian Church in Versailles with Rev. John Wagner and Rev. Adam Schetzler officiating. The organist was Margaret Fritz. Kyle Woods sang a medley of “Amazing Grace” and “His Eyes on the Sparrow.” The prerecorded music was “The Lighthouse Song” by Glenn White and David White and “Mansion on the Hill” by Jeanie Woods, Kay Thouvenel, and Mildred Marriott. Interment was in the Oak Park Addition of the Versailles Cemetery. Kaden Wilson, Kooper Wilson, Scott Wilson, Jason Cross, Garrett Thouvenel, and Kylie Viebrock served as pallbearers. Kannen Wilson, Kole Viebrock, Luke Cloyd Viebrock, Maycee Lynn Thouvenel, Jaydee Kay Thouvenel, Tristin Cross, and Garrett Cross were honorary pallbearers. The family received friends from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Versailles. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church in Versailles or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements were under the care of the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Versailles. PAID OBITUARY
Versailles Police Report
The Versailles Police Department recently responded to the following: Monday, March 28- Lockout at city hall. Medical assist on North Walnut. Tuesday, March 29- Medical assist on Jefferson. Assist per-
Monday, March 28 to Monday, April 4 son locked out of house on South Walmart. Saturday, April 2- Report of Ross. Wednesday, March 30- Medi- burglary on McNair Street. Motor vehicle collision at Eagle cal assist on DeKalb. Thursday, March 31- Assist Stop. Lockout at Walmart. with broken down vehicle at Sunday, April 3- Verbal disintersection of Highways 5, 52 pute on West Magnolia Street. and Newton Street. Lockout at
Motor vehicle collision on Krekel Street. Monday, April 4- Report of stealing on Lafayette, handled by officer. Possible domestic dispute on West Williamson, nothing found.
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Morgan County Sheriff’s Report
Friday, March 25 to Thursday, March 31
Assault 2nd/3rd Degree........ 1 Stealing................................. 2 Illegal Drugs......................... 1 Property Damage.................. 2 Residential Burglaries........... 3 Sexual Offense...................... 1
Total Bookings.....................21 Arrests................................... 4 Inmates in Custody............191 Reports.................................14 Total ICE Detainees.............11
Justin Dills, Nebo Road, Versailles, on March 25, reported property damage. Daniel Kimmel, Dell Drive, Rocky Mount, on March 28, reported stealing. Lottie Arnold, Indian Hills Road, Stover, on March 28, reported property damage. Golden Beach Community Church, Golden Beach Road,
Barnett, on March 28, reported burglary. Joshua Lay, Highway W, Versailles, on March 28, reported stealing. Robert Hunt, Navaho Drive, Rocky Mount, on March 28, reported burglary. Jeremy Bauer, Highway M, Stover, on March 25, reported burglary.
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Angela Grace Nolt
Mahlon and Ada Mae Nolt of Barnett are the parents of a daughter born 5:57 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016. The baby, Angela Grace, weighed 6 pounds, and was 181/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Elias and Ada Martin of Latham. Paternal grandparents are John Ray and Lizzie Nolt of Barnett. Maternal great-grandparents are Menno and Martha Shirk of Pennsylvania; and Wayne and Lena Martin of Kentucky. Paternal great-grandparents are Samuel and Anna Shirk of Missouri; and John and Lydia Nolt of Missouri.
Elisa Faith Shirk
Mark and Linda Shirk of Versailles are the parents of a daughter born Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Community Wellness Clinic in Barnett. The baby, Elisa Faith, weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. She has one brother, Sheldon, 5; and two sisters, Twila, 3; and Krista, 1. Maternal grandparents are Lee Roy and Ruth Zimmerman of Barnett. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Esther Shirk of Versailles. Maternal great-grandparents are John and Catherine Martin of Versailles; and Amos and Anna Mary Zimmerman of Barnett.
Versailles Rural Fire Report
The Versailles Rural Fire Department recently responded to the following calls. On Tuesday, March 22, four personnel and two apparatus were dispatched to a natural cover fire at a location on Highway 52 and Highway T. False alarm, controlled burn in Stover District. On Wednesday, March 23, personnel were dispatched for medical assistance. On Thursday, March 24, personnel were dispatched for medical assistance. On Thursday, March 24, personnel were dispatched for a natural cover fire at a location on Rocky Ridge. Upon arrival, they found a controlled burn, no assistance was needed. On Friday, March 25, personnel were dispatched for a non-injury motor vehicle accident at a location on Highway T, involving a deer. Firefighters provided traffic
control. Units were on scene approximately 30 minutes. On Saturday, March 26, four personnel and three apparatus were dispatched for a brush fire at a location on Versailles Road. Units arrived on scene and used rakes and blowers to contain the fire. Approximately two acres were involved. Units were on scene approximately 50 minutes. On Saturday, March 26, 14 personnel and five apparatus were dispatched for a brush fire at a location on Highway T. Units arrived on scene and put in three ground crews to contain the fire. Approximately 80 acres burned, with no structures endangered. Units were on scene approximately one hour and 51 minutes. On Thursday, March 31, personnel were dispatched two times for medical assistance.
Highway Patrol Report
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the following recent accidents this week. Johnson Cherie Johnson, 21, of Rocky Mount, sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle ATV accident 5 p.m. Saturday, April 2, on Stone Creek Road 0.1 miles north of Elm Ford Road in Moniteau County. The accident occurred when the 2015 Can-Am 800R ATV she was driving veered to the right, causing her to be ejected. The vehicle then struck the driver. Hoffman was not wearing a safety device. She was transported by private vehicle to SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City. Bolinger/Stieferman A two-vehicle accident oc-
cured 5:45 p.m. Friday, April 1, on Highway 50, 0.4 miles west of Potters Ford Road in Morgan County. The accident occurred when an eastbound 1985 Freightliner driven by Tony Bolinger, 58, of Clarksburg lost a tandem wheel from a pulled unit. The wheel struck the front of a westbound 2016 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Arlin Stieferman, 59, of Jefferson City. Lorraine Stegeman, 79, of Jefferson City, an occupant of Stieferman’s vehicle, sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. Stieferman, Stegeman and Bolinger were all wearing safety devices.
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