Bobby L. DeSpain
1934-2013

Bobby L. DeSpain, 78, St. Joseph, Missouri went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 4, 2013 at his home.
He was born September 17, 1934 to Lewis and Delsie (Larrison) DeSpain.
Bobby married Diane K. Ridgeway on April 7, 1961.
Mr. DeSpain served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked for Mead for 37 years. He was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church where he was an usher, taught Sunday school and was a greeter for over 30 years. He loved his church and was very active with it. Bobby was also a member of the Pony Express Post #359, American Legion, and VFW Post in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William E. DeSpain; sisters, Louise Stephens and Margaret Hockaday; infant daughter, Tammy DeSpain; and grandson, Tyson Mejia.
Survivors: wife; daughters, Sharon Moore (Randy), Fairfield, Ohio, Cindy McPherson (Bobby), St. Joseph, Missouri; son, Jeff Mejia, Melborne,Florida; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and sister, Lorraine Goldesberry, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Eastside Baptist Church. Interment Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, Missouri. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Eastside Baptist Church. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Eastside Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Kendallwood Hospice for all of their support. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 

Bill G. Moore
1934-2013

Bill Moore, 78, Hartville, Missouri died Friday, March 1, 2013. He was born October 15, 1934 to Martin and Sally (Barnett) Moore.
Preceded in death by: wife; parents; sister, Mary Miller; and brother, Jacob Moore.
Survivors: children, Terry, Chad, and Shadeana Moore; four grandchildren; sister, Carol Trobaugh; and brother, Fred Moore.
Graveside Service: 1:00 P.M. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

 

 

Arthur Laverne Warner
1922-2013

Arthur Laverne Warner, 90, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at his home.
He was born September 15, 1922 to Raymond and Emma Warner in Marceline, Missouri.
Arthur married Beryl Lionberger on November 21, 1945. She preceded him in death on June 8, 2008.
He was a veteran of World War II for the United States Navy, a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah, American Legion Post 359, and Fleet Reserve Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and son-in-law, Dr. Samuel Hassenbusch.
Survivors: daughter, Rhonda Hassenbusch (Mark Johnson), Mesa, Arizona; son, Art Warner (Ellen), St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Michael Warner (Jenny), Megan Orth (Steve), Mallory Anderl (Pat), Jack Hassenbusch (Shannon), Jason Hassenbusch, and Amanda Soar (Brendan); great-grandchildren, Corbin, Cali, and Camryn Warner, Connor and Zachary Orth, Breena, Kayla, and Brody Hassenbusch, and Sydney Soar; several nieces and nephews; and a long-time caregiver, Doris Moon.
Services: 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private Inurnment at a later date. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution, the family requests they be made to Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.