Max Duane Davison
1934-2016

Max Duane Davison, 82, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born January 13, 1934 in Braddyville, Iowa.
Max married Charlene Hayes on June 13, 1954. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1990. He then married Judy Price Salmons on January 20, 1996.
He worked at the Mountain Music Inn as a maintenance manager and was a volunteer firefighter and former mayor of Braddyville, Iowa.
Max was a member of First Baptist Church in Savannah, Missouri and the LIONS club in Braddyville.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Dorothy (Sheley) Davison; and step-daughter, Amy Elifrits.
Survivors include wife; daughter, Pam Holman (James), Braddyville, Iowa; son, Todd Davison (Jana), Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Michelle Moore, Kara, Ella and Mariah Holman, Shanna Johnston (Aaron) and Kristin Winter (Josh); step-children, Kevin (Andria), Randy Salmons (Rhonda) and Lisa Umphrey (Jim); ten great-grandchildren; numerous step-grand and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clark (Lorene) and Ronnie Davison (Sue); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Cosby, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to First Baptist Church of Savannah, Missouri. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Robert Larson Kibler
1919-2016

Troy, KS Robert Larson Kibler, 97 passed away Sunday, February 21, 2015 at his home in Troy, KS. Bob was born on February 15, 1919 in Troy, Ks to Oscar W. Kibler and Mary Ann Larson Kibler. He graduated from Troy High School in 1938, where he was very active in athletics. He was a member of the National Guard in Troy, which was mobilized in December of 1940. He served his country for five years, much of which was spent in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. He married Mary Lois Evans in 1949. He owned a feed store in Troy later going to work for Foxbuilt/Triple F feeds. After living in Miami and Nemaha Counties, he lived for 34 years in Hiawatha and then retired to Troy. He grew up in First Christian Church in Troy and was later a member, board member and deacon of First Christian Church of Hiawatha. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Leon and Walterand sisters Helen Kibler and Lydia Aufenkamp and nephew John Aufenkamp. He is survived by wife Mary of the home, daughters Susan Staley of Fort Worth, TX (Ronny), Amy Sciortino of Chesterfield, MO (Bill), Caroline Kibler of Austin, TX (Calan Thurow); nephews Bob Aufenkamp, and Dale and Bryce Kirk, grandchildren Byron Anderson, Sam Anderson, Emily Unger, and Maddie Sciortino as well as 5 great grandchildren and numerous friends.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas Visitation will begin after 10 a.m. on Friday. Family will receive friends from 6-8 on Friday and 12:30 to 1:30 on Saturday. Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas, where there will be military honors. The family suggests memorials to Special Olympics or NEK Hospice. www.harmanrohde.com

Otha “Bill” W. Embrey
1929-2016

ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI Otha “Bill” Embrey, 86, of St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home.
Bill was born on May 10, 1929 in St. Joseph, Missouri to William & Mildred (Wisdom) Embrey. He was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph. Bill served in the U.S. Army during Korea. He worked for and retired from Meadow Gold Dairy after 30 years, then went to work for Heartland Hospital and worked another 33 years before retiring again.
Bill married Susie Morton on December 12, 1953 in Troy, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 daughters; Alice Pickerel and Virginia Lawrence, 2 brothers; Marlin and Bobby Embrey, 3 sisters; Donna Wasson, Roberta and Lola Embrey.
Survivors include, daughter, Donna Frans (Andrew Hahn) of St. Joseph, Missouri Sons; Mark Embrey (Susan) of St. Joseph, Missouri Alvin “Woody” Woods (Peggy) of Elwood, Kansas 15 grandchildren 22 great-grandchildren Sister, Lila Gross of Vincennes, Indiana Nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
FUNERAL: Saturday, February 27, 2016 – 11:30 A.M. At: Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas where there will be Military Honors. Visitation: family will receive friends Friday evening 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials: either Hands of Hope Hospice or Elwood Fire Department www.harmanrohde.com

Fred Davidson
1917-2016

Fred Davidson, 98, Martinez, California, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016.
He was born September 20, 1917 in Barnard, Missouri.
He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Photography.
Fred married Margaret Maxwell in 1948 and they later made their home in California.
Fred enlisted in the United State Army as a photographer and served during World War II and Vietnam, retiring as a LT. COL. He was a very active member of his church in California and attended Ashland United Methodist Church when he was in town to visit his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rachel (Wehr) Davidson; wife, Margaret; brother, Lewis; nephew, Bill Davidson; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Maxwell.
Survivors include son, Kevin Davidson (Karen); daughter, Denise Warren (Richard); three grandsons, Jeffrey Davidson, Christopher Davidson and Jerry Warren (Rachelle); two great-grandchildren, Kaelynn and Jaemison; niece, Mary Kay Burgess; sister-in-law, Barbara Maxwell; and extended family members and friends.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Ashland United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.