Verna P. Parker
1919 – 2019

Verna P. Parker, 99, of Highland, went to be with her Lord February 24, 2019.

A Celebration of her life is planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland. Pastor Jerry Petering will officiate. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 -6 p.m. Wednesday, where the family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.

Verna was a lifelong resident of Highland. She was born August 12, 1919 in Highland, the youngest of nine children of George and Rose Brunner Parker. Verna graduated from Highland High School and later with an associate’s degree from Highland Community Junior College. Directly out of high school she went to work for the telephone company in Highland. Verna worked for them a number of years before she was transferred to Hiawatha where she worked until retiring.

She was a dedicated member of the Highland United Methodist Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Vanderslice Chapter #184, Order of Eastern Star in Highland. Verna enjoyed her family, and in later years, her nieces and nephews families. She was blessed with excellent health and sharp mind until recent days. She was also very fortunate to be able to stay at home as well.

She will be missed by her nieces and nephews that survive.

Verna was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Eugene, Lloyd, Homer, James, Neal; sisters: Josephine Sands, Dorothy Lombard, and an infant sister.

Memorial contributions are suggested to HUMPC sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.

 

Derrick “Pappa Bare” Peterson
1953 – 2019

Derrick “Pappa Bare” Peterson, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019.
He was born February 18, 1953 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Derrick married Teresa Lynn Rothwell June 24, 2017. She survives of the home.

He enjoyed camping, cooking and was a chef at Disney World for over a year. Derrick also sponsored many friends in A.A. and N.A. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel (Baity); and sister, Roxanne.
Additional survivors include children, Michael Short, Cher Short, George Adams, Joshua Wilson (Tessa), Teddy Paugh (Jennifer), Natasha Smith (John), Kenneth Paugh; grandchildren, Octavion “Buddy”, Destiny, Mariah, Brett and Tailor; sister, Leslie Barclay (Gilbert); other numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses, to donate online or sign the online guestbook, please visit Derrick’s Tribute Page at www.meierhoffer.com.