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Obituaries Donald Ussery, Sr.
Donald Gene Ussery, Sr., age 80, of Gravois Mills, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born Dec. 14, 1935, in Kansas City, the first of three children, to Issac Sylvester Ussery and Edna Pearl (Driver) Ussery, both of Kansas City. He attended rural schools in Saline County, and worked as a mechanic for most of his adult life. He enjoyed drag racing and boat racing. He eventually moved to the Lake of the Ozarks, began a new business called “Ussery’s Marine Service,” and traveled throughout the United States to participate in racing events with his boat, “Dad’s Toy.” Later in his life he married Pamela Kay (Walters) Ussery Feb. 14, 1992, in Miami, Okla. She preceded him in death Aug. 6, 2016. He is survived by sons Donald Evans, Jr. of Sedalia, and William Ussery of Gravois Mills; daughters Deborah Russell and husband Kenneth of Bakersfield, Calif., Jeannie Bramwell and husband Bryon of Warrensburg, Donna Reed of Tonganoxie, Kan., Tacy Keller and husband Michael of Dayton, Ohio; Edna Delcoure and husband Charles of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Shirley and Shelly; stepmother Amy Ussery; son Donald Ussery, Jr.; and daughter Denise Richardson. A celebration of life observance will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 17, by Pastor Lynn Facemyer at the United Methodist Church in Gravois Mills. Visitation is scheduled 11 a.m. to noon and the celebration of life service will begin at noon. The time and place of inurnment will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggeted to Gary Walters, 22224 Old Five Rd., Versailles, MO 65084, to help cover funeral expenses. arrangements Cremation were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Funeral arrangements were under direction of the family and Dr. Gary Rex Walters.
Erma Lee Tucker
Erma Lee Tucker, 88, of Cole Camp, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. She was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Cole Camp, a daughter of Alvin T. and Alma (Beckman) Behrens. She was baptized Sept. 14, 1928, and confirmed July 27, 1941, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp. She married L. Oscar Tucker June 6, 1948, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cole Camp. Pastor Renz officiated. She was a member of United Lutheran Church in Cole Camp. She taught school at Lake Creek Country School and was a telephone operator at the Cole Camp telephone office. She is survived by daughter Brenda McNish and husband Russell of Sedalia; son L. David Tucker and wife Judy of Cole Camp; sister Lois Viebrock of Versailles; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Ethelene Gerken. Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at United Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, with Pastor Marvin Stuenkel officiating. Burial was in Memorial Cemetery in Cole Camp. Pallbearers were Tim Thompson, Eric Tucker, Robert Napier, Russell McNish, Brent Otten, and Justin Kyle. Memorial contributions were suggested to Memorial Cemetery in care of the Fox Funeral Home in Cole Camp. Arrangements were under direction of Fox Funeral Home in Cole Camp.
Joyce Darlene Frampton
Joyce Darlene Frampton, 93, of Versailles, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., a daughter of the late Rudolph and Madeline (Yuneman) Rensner. She enjoyed singing and yodeling. At age 16, she performed on live radio with The Westernaires in Chicago. Later, she performed with the Golden Girls, entertaining at various nursing homes and hospitals. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints in Tipton. She is survived by children Rolan Worthan and wife Har-
Herbert L. Bultemeier
Herbert L. Bultemeier, age 81, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born October 29, 1934, in Florence, Missouri, a son of the late Walter and Nadine (Worthley) Bultemeier. On October 30, 1954, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Martha (Combs) Bultemeier. Herbert and Martha spent many years as “weekenders” at the Lake of the Ozarks and retired in 1995, making the lake their permanent home. Herbert was employed at Bendix in Kansas City for twenty-three years. He established Bultemeier Enterprises, a machine and manufacturing shop he operated for many years. Herbert was a member of the Raytown Optimist Club for seventeen years and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for many years. In addition to his wife, Martha of sixty-one years, he is survived by his son, Patrick Bultemeier and wife Becky of Howard, Colorado; three grandchildren, Hunter Bultemeier, Jason Rupniewski and Lisa Rupniewski; his daughter-in-law, Cheryll Bultemeier of Blue Springs, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Bultemeier, his son, Michael Lee Bultemeier and a grandson, Graham Bultemeier. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 8th, at the West Lake Christian Church in Laurie with Pastor Kelly Caldwell officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the church. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the West Lake Christian Church or to the Westside Senior Center. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. PAID OBITUARY
Morgan County Sheriff’s Report
Friday, Aug. 26 to Thursday, Sept. 1
Animal Abuse/Neglect......... 1 Arrests................................... 8 Assault 2nd/3rd Degree........ 1 Domestic Violence................ 2 Illegal Drugs......................... 1 Inmates in Custody............210
Property Damage.................. 1 Reports.................................17 Stealing................................. 2 Total Bookings.................... 44 Total ICE Detainees.............18
Brian Forsythe, Hill Road, Versailles, on Friday, Aug. 26, reported stealing. Fannie Mae, Foxtail Road, Gravois Mills, on Friday, Aug. 26, reported property damage. Judith Harris, Chester
Drive, Florence, on Saturday, Aug. 27, called regarding an animal. Mike Gennetten, Red Hollow Road, Gravois Mills, on Saturday, Aug. 27, reported stealing.
Record
riet of West Chicago, Ill., Ronna Higgins of Versailles, Randy Worthan of Norridge, Ill., Rhoda Boyd and husband Stan of Versailles, and Robin Mitchell of Sunrise Beach; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister Beverly Red Cloud of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Lorraine Hamilton and Virginia Berendt; son-in-law George Higgins; and grandson Joey Higgins. Graveside services and interment were Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions were suggested to the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. Arrangements were under direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
Robert ‘Bob’ Viebrock
Robert “Bob” C. Viebrock, 67, of Smithton, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. Funeral services are scheduled 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Christ Lutheran Church in Stover. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the ScrivnerMorrow Funeral Home in Stover, with a Prayer Service at 5 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to AFTD, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneraton. A complete obituary will be published in next week’s paper. Arrangements are under the direction of the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Stover.
Lillian Omega Cox
Lillian Omega Cox, age 88, of Eldon, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at the Miller County Care Center in Tuscumbia. She was born Feb. 23, 1928, in Etterville, a daughter of the late Roy P. and Lillian Esther (Miller) Hinds. She married Arley Cox, who preceded her in death July 10, 1989. She was a member of the Aurora Springs Baptist Church in Aurora Springs. She is survived by sister Joan Hees of Eldon; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son Wayne Cox and sisters Peggy Lou Madole and Billie Sue Wieneman. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Graveside services and interment were in the Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions were suggested to the Miller County Care Center. Arrangements were under direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
Debi Newman
Debi Newman, 61, of Stover, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at SSM St. Marys Hospital in Jefferson City. A complete obituary will be published at a later date with service information. Arrangements are under the direction of the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Stover.
Marriages
Jason Doyle Bell, 32, Eldon, and Chelsea Kay Wilder, 22, Cadillac, Mich., were married Friday, July 29, 2016. Freddy Vandon Coulson Flores, 33, Managua, and Katelynn Eve Reuter, 26, Blackwater, were married Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Misty Lynn Forsythe, 23, Versailles, and Jennifer Denise Young, 22, Versailles, were married Friday, July 29, 2016. Koddie Ford Schumaker, 23, Versailles, and Korijo Michelle Niermeyer, 23, Versailles, were married Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Larry Lee Martin, 20, Tipton, and Priscilla Shirk Nolt, 20, Barnett, were married Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. Timmy Ray Cann, 36, Versailles, and Amanda Kay Kidwell, 36, Versailles, were married Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Nathan M. Byler, 20, Norwood, and Jolynn Koehn, 25, Smithton, were married Sunday, Aug. 7,
Evan James Shirk
Galen and Ellen Shirk of Barnett are the parents of a son born Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Community Wellness Clinic in Barnett. The baby, Evan James, weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. He has three brothers and two sisters, Mark Wayne, 8; Merlyn, 7; Rose Ellen, 5; Lynford, 3; and Anne Louise, 2. Maternal grandparents are Alvin and Rachel Shirk of Latham. Paternal grandparents are Rueben and Lydia Shirk of Barnett. Maternal great-grandparents are Menno and Martha Shirk of Pennsylvania; and Rachel Newswanger of Pennsylvania.
Judith Hurst Shirk
Ivan and Rosella Shirk of Barnett are the parents of a daughter born Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at Community Wellness Clinic in Barnett. The baby, Judith, weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 191/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Allen and Ella Hurst of Clarksburg.
Paternal grandparents are Raymond and Ruth Shirk of Barnett. Maternal great-grandparents are Harvey and Ella Newswanger of Narvon, Pa. Paternal great-grandparents are Raymond and Laura Shirk of Barnett; and Daniel and Ada Zimmerman of Barnett.
Delores Mary Idlewine
Christian and Rachel Idlewine of Latham, are the parents of a daughter born Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at home. The baby, Delores Mary, weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long. She has three sisters, Sheila Rose, 3; Cynthia Renae, 2; and Jalisa Ruth, 1. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Cora Zimmerman of Versailles. Paternal grandparents are William and Anna Mary Idlewine of Latham. Maternal great-grandparents are Irvin and Mabel Zimmerman of Versailles. Paternal great-grandparents are James and Lorenz Idlewine of Latham.
Versailles Municipal Court News
The Versailles Municipal Court heard the following cases in August. Blake P. Abbenhaus, defective equipment, $200 fine, $25.50 costs. Charleigh D. Appling IV, defective equipment, $274.50 fine, $25.50 costs. Jarone S. J. Bartee, defective equipment, $150 fine, $25.50 costs. Amber L. Comstock, exceeding the posted speed limit, $30 fine, $25.50 costs. Cody J. Deml, driving while intoxicated, $274.50 fine, $25.50 costs, and driving while suspended, $274.50 fine, $25.50 costs. Marshall J. French, possession of marijuana, $174.50 fine, $25.50 costs. Kyra R. Green, allowing debris to remain on property, $25 fine, $25 costs. Crosby W. Henry, possession of drug paraphernalia, $144.50 fine, $25.50 costs. Tiah D. Kennedy, possession of drug paraphernalia, $274.50 fine, $25.50 costs. Jermiah D. Knowles, failure to appear, $50 fine, $25.50 costs. Dylan M. Larish, defective equipment, $274.50 fine, $25.50
costs. Martin D. Miller, exceeding the posted speed limit, $52 fine, $25.50 costs. Jerry O. Mullins, exceeding the posted speed limit, $52 fine, $25.50 costs. Cale S. Ohlms, defective equipment, $100 fine, $25.50 costs. Timicia A. Phillips, possession of drug paraphernalia, $274.50 fine, $25.50 costs. William L. Roberson, failure to register motor vehicle, $274.50, $25.50 costs, and defective equipment, $224.50, $25.50 costs. James E. Schnakenberg, failure to appear, $25 fine, $25.50 costs. Crystal L. Vansell, allowing dog to run at large, $27.50 fine, $25.50 costs. Nicholas A. Vaughn, failure to register motor vehicle, $274.50 fine, $25.50 costs. Gamin G. Wager, possession of drug paraphernalia, $200 fine, $25.50 costs. Jayson W. Whitesides, defective equipment, $100 fine, $25.50 costs. Rick L. Zimmerman, defective equipment, $224.50 fine, $25.50 costs.
Highway Patrol Report
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Steven Hickman, Barnett, and Marjorie Hickman, Barnett, were divorced Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. Benjamin Rogers, Laurie, and Courtney Rogers, Laurie, were divorced Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. James Hyde, Versailles, and Connie Hyde, Versailles, were divorced Monday, Aug. 8, 2016.
Associate Circuit Court
Randy Joe Engelage, Dec. 5, 2015, exceeded posted speed limit, exceeded by 16-19 mph, $118.50 costs, $25 County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund (C.L.E.R.F.), $56.50 fine. James W. Flathers II, March 5, pursue/take/kill/possess or dispose of wildlife illegally, $93.50 costs, $25 C.L.E.R.F., $100 fine. Brian Keith Tyler Hobbs, May 28, 2015, failed to equip vehicle with muffler, adequate muffler, properly attached muffler, $118.50 costs, $249 restitution, $25 C.L.E.R.F., $10 fine. Jacqueline A. Payne, June 1,
Births
2016. James Adam Belt, 35, Syracuse, and Kora Marie Davis, 33, Syracuse, were married Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. Oval Eugene Burnett, 62, Stover, and Melodee Ann Jones, 47, were married Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. Adam Joseph Clark, 32, Polk City, Iowa, and Shannon Lynn Wiseman, 32, Polk City, Iowa, were married Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. Raymond Don McCollom, 34, Stover, and Chantel Kayla Jones, 24, Stover, were married Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. James W. Flathers II, 40, Stover, and Amy Danell Cox, 41, Stover, were married Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016. William Edward James, 27, Versailles, and Dacoda Danielle Howe, 22, Versailles, were mar The Missouri State Highway ing accident 8:55 p.m. Friday, ried Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016.
Divorces
Douglas Davis, Rocky Mount, and Kimberly Davis, Rocky Mount, were divorced Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. Jason Marriott, Gravois Mills, and Betsy Marriott, Topeka, Kan., were divorced Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. Keith Schoolfield, Gravois Mills, and Melissa Schoolfield, Gravois Mills, were divorced
Versailles Leader-Statesman, Thursday, September 8, 2016, Page 3
width of vehicle exceeded 8-1/2 feet, $70.50 costs, $329.50 fine. Donovan W. Ryan, Aug. 31, 2014, littering, $93.50 costs, $25 C.L.E.R.F., $56.50 fine. Dylan Michael Seevers, April 1, 2015, width of vehicle exceeded 8-1/2 feet, $118.50 costs, $25 C.L.E.R.F., $156.50 fine, and driver/front seat passenger fail to wear properly adjusted/fastened safety belt, $10 fine. Charles Keith Wilson, July 14, failed to equip vehicle with muffler, adequate muffler, properly attached muffler, $70.50 costs, $79.50 fine.
Versailles Police Report
Tuesday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 5 The Versailles Police Depart- ing juvenile on Westview Drive, ment recently responded to the juvenile found. following: Saturday, Sept. 3- Call for Tuesday, Aug. 30- Arrest war- noise complaint on McNair rant at Missouri Avenue Apart- Street. ments. Lock-out at Gates, un- Sunday, Sept. 4- Report of suslocked vehicle. Call for medical picious vehicle on South Burke Street. Report of someone burnassistance on North Monroe. Thursday, Sept. 1- Call for ing furniture on North Thurston, medical assistance at Missouri advised only yard waste permitAvenue Apartments. Check ted to be burned. Call for DWI on well-being on South Fisher assistance at South Hunter and Street. Call for medical as- DeKalb Streets. sistance on North Van Buren Monday, Sept. 5- Report of Street. Turned over to Mid-Mo suspicious bag at Walmart, one male taken custody. Ambulance District. Friday, Sept. 2- Call for miss-
Patrol reported the following recent accidents this week. Wolford Glennail D. Wolford, 50, of Versailles, sustained moderate injuries in a single-vehicle accident 4:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, on Miller Road 0.4 miles south of Miller Lane in Morgan County. The accident occurred when the 2001 Ford Explorer he was driving ran off the right side of the roadway, overturned and came to rest on its wheels. Wolford was wearing a safety device. Wolford was transported by Mid-Mo Ambulance District to Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach Stewart, Stewart, Wilson Michael W. Stewart, 48, of Hallsville, Sherry A. Stewart, 48, of Hallsville, and Gary L. Wilson, 48, of Hallsville, all sustained minor injuries in a boat-
Sept. 2, at the 5-mile mark of Lick Branch Cove of the Lake of the Ozarks in Morgan County. The accident occurred when the 2008 G3 Pontoon Wilson was operating traveled northbound, struck a breakwater and left the scene. Wilson was not wearing a safety device. Wilson, Michael Stewart, and Sherry Stewart all refused medical treatment. The vessel was driven from the scene. Webb Meredith L. Webb, 14, of Sedalia was involved in a boating accident 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at the 4.3 mile-marker on the Gravois arm of the Lake of the Ozarks in Morgan County. The accident occurred when a boat heading west with an unknown driver struck the stationary Seadoo Webb was operating and left the scene.
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