ST. JOSEPH – Fern D. Smith, 88, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born May 18, 1926 in Meadow Grove, Neb.
Fern married Jack Smith October 27, 1946. He preceded her in death October 16, 2005. Also preceding her in death were her parents Edmond and Grace (Patton) Carter.
She was a housewife and worked with custom draperies. Mrs. Smith was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Survivors include daughters, Kathy Smith, St. Jospeh, Deborah Haeberle (John), Oregon, Mo., and Wendy Stickler, St. Joseph; sons, Jay B. Smith (Ruth), Liberty, Mo., and Jeff D. Smith (Dorie), Pennsylvania; and sisters, Iva and Joy, Nebraska.
Farewell Services 10 a.m., Thursday, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 5 p.m., Wednesday. Mrs. Smith will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
ST. JOSEPH – Frances Marie Bernard, 48, passed away peacefully, Saturday February 21, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care after suffering from a lengthy and chronic illness and disease.
She was born November 21, 1966 in St. Joseph, daughter of Vera (McClain) and Raymond Bernard. She graduated from Benton High School. She was a member of Roc Fellowship Church.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; four aunts, Brenda (McClain) Ebling, Va., Blythe, Angel Orozco, and Margaret Potter; an uncle, Nate Bernard; and brother, Raymond Bernard Jr.
She is survived by six sisters, Penny Canchola, Tammy Hawkins, Brenda Allman, Rachelle Bernard, Karla Bernard, and Vicki Funk; a brother, Robert Funk; seven aunts, Luisa Vasquez, Lulu Young, Nazaria “Sadie” Crail, Rose Devinney, Julia Barnes, Susanna Bernard, and Paula Deets; three uncles, Alex Bernard, Hector Bernard, and Willy Bernard.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Roc Christian Fellowship Church, with a reception luncheon following the services at the Church. She will be cremated under the care and direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Marie Bernard Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com
ST. JOSEPH – Melvin Lee “Mel” Logston, 88, passed away Saturday February 21, 2015 at Abbey Woods health care.
He was born September 22, 1926 near Millsville, Mo., and was of the Baptist faith. On June 18, 1944 he married Jerrylin Faye Golden, and they lived in St. Joseph since 1945. Mel was employed by the Corp of Engineers for six years, Wire Rope for six years, and retired from Crouch Brothers Trucking after 22 years due to declining health.
Melvin was the best father, grandfather and great grandfather on earth. He loved his family and put them above anything else. Melvin had many friends and loved to talk about trucks that he drove for years and was proud of his rewards he received for driving millions of miles with not one accident. Melvin lost the love of his life, Jerrylin, on May 21, 2013 after 69 years together. They can now be together again in heaven. May both of you rest in peace as we will all love you and cherish memories until we meet again. Love your son, Jerry Lee and family.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Jerrylin; his parents, Murray and Lucy Logston; six brothers, John, Payton, Paul, Willis, Carl, and Roy Logston; three sisters, Helen Potter, Lena Parsons, and Janie Sellars.
He is survived by son, Jerry Logston, and companion Betty Mace of Easton, Mo.; two grandchildren, Jerry Logston II, and Lori Cluck; three great-grandchildren; Houston Cluck, great-grandchildren, Hunter and Chase Logston; great-granddaughter, Brittany Mace; numerous nieces and nephews; and John Steinbrenner of Gold Canyon, Ariz., who was raised in the home.
Per Melvin’s wishes there will be no visitation or services at this time a graveside service will be held at a later date. He will be cremated under the direction and care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Cards may be sent to 11450 Southeast O’Brien Road, Easton, MO 64443. The family would like to thank the staff at Abbey Woods and Crossroads Hospice for making dad’s last days peaceful. Memorials are requested to Crossroads Hospice. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.