Freddie Campbell Kling
1929-2016

Freddie Campbell Kling, 86, Mound City, passed away Sunday, April 3, at Cameron Veterans Home following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
He was born October 5, 1929, the son of Fred and Hazel Curnutt Kling, in Barnard, MO. After graduation from Barnard High School, he worked for the MO State Highway Department. Fred joined the Air Force during the Korean War and served as an inflight refueler. Following discharge, he returned to work for the Highway Department as a center striper. In 1958, he began 31 years of service with the MO State Highway Patrol, retiring a sergeant. Highlights of his patrol service included being on one of the first sniper teams and being one of the first corporals when that rank was established.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Bertha Million, Margaret Dougan, Gladys Hornbuckle, Betty Hinton, George, & Lawrence.
Survivors include wife of 30 years, Kim, son Mark (Cathey), daughter Andrea Davis (Jason), niece Peggy Moore, and several other nieces and nephews.
Fred’s life was dedicated to service and protection of others. He loved traveling, fishing, hunting, sports of all kinds, and keeping his vehicles spotless.
He was an elder emeritus of the First Christian Church and a lifetime member of the American Legion.
Celebration of life 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, First Christian Church, Mound City, Missouri followed by military rites at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, First Christian Church. The family suggests memorials to the First Christian Church or the Mound City Nutrition Site. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

Earl S. Tullis
1927-2016

Earl S. Tullis, 88, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 24, 1927 in King City, Missouri.
Earl proudly served in the United States Navy from 1945-1948 and worked for St. Joseph Light and Power as an operations superintendent for 41 years.
He married Mary Alberta Meek on June 17, 1950 in a double ceremony alongside her sister, Helen Gregory (R.B. Gregory).
He was a member of Wyatt Park Christian Church, American Legion Post #359 and was on the Board of Directors of Progressive Community Services.
Earl enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially quail and mushroom. He had been active with the Boy Scouts of America, where he had been a scout master and very active in boy’s baseball. He volunteered his time during many elections as an election clerk.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Sarah “Zoe” (Ficklin) Tullis; son, Matthew Shawn Tullis; brother, Richard Tullis; and sisters, Dorothy LaJoie and Geraldine Hovey.
Survivors include wife of 65 years, Mary; children, Darren Clay Tullis and Michael “Starr” Tullis (Tammy), St. Joseph, Missouri; two grandchildren, Ashley Callahan (Ryan) and Andrew Tullis; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Haylen Tullis; brother, Billie Tullis (Wilda); sister, Catherine Talmadge (Gordon); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Wyatt Park Christian Church or Mosaic Life Care Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Laurence Don Shaw
1957-2016

Laurence Don Shaw 58, Saint Joseph, Missouri died Sunday April 3, 2016. Born April 20, 1957, St. Joseph, Missouri. He graduated from Benton high school (1975). He worked at St. Joseph State Hospital as a Med Tech. He served in the Air Force. Preceded in death: parents: Anthony & Darlene June Shaw, sister, Toni Shaw. Survivors: brothers, Darryl (Rhonda), Melvin, Raymond and sister, Cheryl Shaw. several nieces, nephews, & great niece, Anna. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.There are no scheduled visitation or memorial services at this time.