ST. JOSEPH – Darla M. Bailey, 53, passed away Monday, December 8,2014 at Mosiac Life Center.
Darla was born September 19, 1961 to Robert and Bobbie Elder in St. Joseph.
She graduated from Central High School and attended Sparta United Methodist Church in Sparta, Mo. Darla was a strong woman and a wonderful mother. Her world revolved around Danielle. She was always supportive, never judged and was a best friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Vonda Elder.
Survivors: daughter, Danielle Bailey; sister, Regina Power; brothers, Jeffery and Shawn Elder.
Healing Farewell: 1 p.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. To make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Richard VanRaden, 78, died December 8, 2014. Born July 11, 1936 in Fertile, Minn.
Preceded in death by wife, Dorthie VanRaden; parents, Henry and Alice VanRaden.
Survivors: daughter, Hollie (Greg) Bishop; son, Charles VanRaden; several borthers and sisters.
Cremation by Rupp Funeral Home. No scheduled services at this time. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com