Cecil Raymond
1927-2015

Cecil Raymond, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, August 24, 2015.
He was born March 11, 1927 in Dolan, South Dakota.
Cecil married Velma Cogdill on December 20, 1946. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2005. He then married Naomi Dawson on November 3, 2007.
He graduated from Stanberry High School and proudly served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II. Cecil worked as a foreman at St. Joseph Light & Power Company and as business manager for IBEW Local #695.
Cecil enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a Deacon at Savannah Avenue Baptist Church for over 60 years and served the Lord until the day he died. He was a member of the Savannah Lodge No. 671 A.F. & A.M. and a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He volunteered at InterServ for over 25 years as a tax preparer. Cecil was also a Founder of the Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville, Missouri.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Edrie Raymond; and sisters, Arlene Linderman and Wanda King.
Survivors include wife, Naomi Raymond, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Patricia Hoecker (Richard), St. Joseph, Missouri; sons, Steven Raymond (Connie), Shelbina, Missouri and Danny Raymond (Vickie), St. Joseph, Missouri; five grandchildren, Shawn Hoecker (Tammy) and Kelly Hoecker, Heather Mathews (Michael), Tracie Collings (Randy) and Savannah Ferguson; eight great-grandchildren, Jacob, Johnathon, Gabriel and Noah Hoecker, Ashton, Austin and Abby Mathews and Alexia Collings; brothers, Donald (Ann) and Tom (JoAnn) Raymond; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Ashland Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Friday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Deacon’s Fund at Savannah Avenue Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Alva Gene Manship
1929-2015

Alva Gene Manship 86, of Bolckow, Missouri passed away Monday August 24, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born June 21, 1929 in Guilford, Missouri son of Elsie & Earl Manship. He graduated from Bolckow High School, and married Patricia York, and they were married 53 years prior to her death. He retired as a Union Carpenter after 60 years for Local 110. He served in the Army during the Korean War and in Japan. Alvie loved the game of baseball, and he coached his boys when they were young and loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play.. He was a member of American Legion Post 287 (Dick Munkries), Savannah, MO. Alva was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Manship, his parents, a son, Gene Manship, Jr., and brother, Donald Manship. He is survived by three sons, Ray E. Manship of Chester, OK, Donald Manship of Guildford, MO, and James L. (Patty) Manship of Barnard, MO, 7 grandchildren; Chris, Elise, Brandon, Tyler, Elizabeth, Alva Lee and Elsie, several great-grandchildren, two brothers, Dale Manship, and Lester Manship, and four sisters, Ruth Chamber, Martha Miller, Mildred House, Lorraine. A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held 2:00 PM Friday, at the Weatherman Cemetery, Guilford, MO. The family will receive friends following the service at the American Legion Hall, Barnard, MO. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
Eileen Dillinder
1927-2015

Eileen Dillinder, 87, Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away Friday, August 14, 2015.
She was born in El Monte, California in 1927.
She married William O.K. Dillinder in 1953.
Survivors include two sisters; one brother-in-law; cousin-in-law; one son; two grandsons; and numerous other family members.
Private Graveside Farewell Services & Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Ruth Belcher
1922-2015

Ruth Belcher, 93, Portland, Oregon passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015.
She was born February 27, 1922 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She married Bernerd Belcher.
Survivors include daughter, Tina Belcher.
Private Graveside Farewell Services & Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.