Dale Donald Smith
1944-2013

Dale Donald Smith, a young 69, Hollister, Missouri died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at his home.
He was born July 5, 1944 to Earl and Melba (Browning) Smith in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He married Barbara Jean Mason in 2004. She survives of the home.
Dale was a farmer for most of his life and later worked at Sara Lee Foods in St. Joseph, Missouri as a forklift operator until retiring in 2006.
He loved farming, and worked to keep his farm spotless. He kept his home in Hollister up as well and went fishing as often as he could. He spoke with his twin brother daily and also enjoyed talking with his friends Jim Falfrank and Wes Lent. His farm was rented by Mitchell Corbin and Donnie thought of him highly.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents.
Additional Survivors: daughters, Sonya Smith, Austin, Texas, and Shari Smith, St. Joseph, Missouri; granddaughters, Casey Smith, Austin, Texas and Blair Watson, Austin, Texas; brother, Lewis Charles Smith (Dorothy), Mound City, Missouri; twin brother, William Ronald Smith, (Annette), Mound City, Missouri; niece, Stacy Haskell (Tim); nephew, Randy Smith; his Minx cat, Sara; and mother of his daughters, Carolyn Rauch-Smith.
Services: 2:00 P.M. Sunday, Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Saturday, Pettijohn & Crawford Family Funeral Service. Online guest book and obituary at www.pettijohncrawford.com.

George Donald Clark
1924-2013

George Donald Clark, 89, Bendena, Kansas died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Atchison Hospital.

He was born July 17, 1924 to Albert and Mathilda (Christensen) Clark near Troy, Kansas.

He married Audrey Jean Smith on January 25, 1946. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2003.

Don was a 1941 graduate of Bendena High School and attended Purdue University for Naval Training. He proudly served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II. Don served on the U.S.S. Hamill, where he attained the rank of First Class Electricians Mate.

He served as a Rural Mail Carrier, where he served as State Secretary/Treasurer. He retired as a banker, serving with Bendena State Bank, Farmer’s Bank of Leona, Citizens State Bank, Hiawatha, and the Bank of Robinson.

Don was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Bendena, Kansas, Treasurer of Moray Cemetery Association for many years, Smithton Lodge #1, A.F. & A.M., the Troy Post #5, American Legion.

He enjoyed woodworking, visits from family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his talking books.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Norris Clark; two sisters, Opal Graham and Ruby Dickson; son-in-law, Floyd Myers; and granddaughter, Michelle Myers.

Survivors: five children, Gail Myers, St. Joseph, Missouri, Jim Clark and his wife Kathy, Bendena, Kansas, Roger Clark and his wife Connie, Wathena, Kansas, Jeannie Marteney and her husband Ron, Emporia, Kansas, and Paul Clark and his wife Cathy, Kansas City, Kansas; two sisters, Alice Mix, Spokane, Washington, and Pearl Lewis, Troy, Kansas; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Services: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Moray Cemetery, Bendena, Kansas. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family requests memorial gifts to the Moray Cemetery Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

LATE NOTICE

Bonnie Messner, 82, Maryville, MO passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013, at Golden Living Care Center, Maryville.

A visitation will be held from 9-10 am, Monday, August 19, 2013 at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, with the Funeral Service to begin at 10:00 am after the visitation. Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to the Laura Street Baptist Church.

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Mary Belle Kempt (Esely) Hines
1933-2013

Mary Belle Kempt (Esely) Hines, 79, Savannah, Missouri died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at a Savannah healthcare facility.

She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on September 9, 1933 and adopted by Earl and Vera (Tilley) Nolt of Savannah, Missouri, who preceded her in death.

Mary graduated from Savannah High School in 1951, where she was the Homecoming Queen in 1950 and also graduated from Casters Beauty School.

She owned Mary Belle’s Beauty Shop in Savannah for five years before moving to Florida. She worked for Honeywell in Largo, Florida for twenty years. She moved back to Savannah in 2012 after 50 years in Florida. She was also of the Baptist Faith. Mary was a generous soul and hard worker her entire life. She loved reading, rescuing and caring for animals, looking for shells at the beach and tending her citrus trees.

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Carl Dawson, Frank Kempt, and Johnny Gordon.

Survivors: son, Jeff Esely (Ginger), Savannah, Missouri; daughter, Sandra Koler, Fremont, Ohio; son, Kenneth Hines, Pinellas Park, Florida; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, JoAnn Cordonier (Bill), Wathena, Kansas; and brother, Lee Riley (Vi), Anchorage, Alaska.

As per Mary Belle’s wishes there will be no services. She has been cremated under the care of Missouri Cremation Services. Online guestbook and obituary at www.missouricremation.com.

Ruth Ellen Morrow
Maryville, Missouri

Ruth Ellen Morrow, 94, Maryville, Missouri, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Village Care Center, Inc, Maryville, Missouri.

Ruth was born March 16, 1919, in Burlington Jct., Missouri to Loren Melville and Grace Velma Blackford Reed. Ruth and Verlin Morrow married October 1, 1938, in Troy, Kansas.

She kept 17 college ladies in her home, as their housemother, for 6 years. She then served as event coordinator for 17 years for Northwest Missouri State University.

Ruth was a member of the Maryville First Christian Church, having served many functions in the church over the years.

Preceding Ruth in death were her parents, husband Verlin Morrow, infant sisters Pauline and Lorene Reed, sisters Georgia Ulmer and Roberta Beason, step-sister Maxine O’Riley and step-brothers John Miller and Wilson Miller and son-in-law Francis Tompkins.

Ruth is survived by two daughters Jolene Tompkins, St. Joseph, Missouri and Carol Sutton and husband Robert, Altoona, Iowa, three grandchildren Rhonda (Ron) Bartram and James (Whitney)Tompkins, both of St. Joseph and Michelle (Scott) Duer, Altoona, Iowa, 9 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, sister Lorayne Ulmer, Maryville and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM, Friday, August 16, 2013, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri, where the Funeral Services will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 17.

Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice, Village Care Center, or First Christian Church, all in Maryville.

Henry C. “H.C.” Schneider
1925-2013

Henry C. “H.C.” Schneider, passed on to his heavenly father August 11, 2013 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was 88 years old.

His beloved wife Doris preceded him in death in 2009.

He is survived by his daughter, Lori and son-in-law Brian Nilges; two grandsons, Joseph Calvin Nilges and Christopher Andrew Nilges; brother, Dale Schneider; several nieces and nephews.

Henry served in the CBI Theater during WWII and he was a proud veteran.

Henry retired from the Postal Service about 25 years ago. He was a member of the Avondale United Methodist Church, Kansas City, Missouri. He had been active at the Cosby Blue Lodge #600 A.F.& A.M., was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of the Moila Shrine and the American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and brother, Nelson Schneider.

Graveside Services and Inurnment: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggest memorial gifts be made to Avondale United Methodist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Jerry Arthur Homan
1959-2013

Jerry Arthur Homan, 54, St. Joseph, Missouri died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at his home.

He was born July 19, 1959 to Jerry and Carol (Chaney) Homan in St. Joseph, Missouri.

He married the love of his life Debra Haggard on September 17, 1983. Jerry and Debbie gave birth to their daughter Ashleigh Nicole on March 5, 1985. Debbie and Ashleigh survive of the home

His sidekick and favorite buddy was his six year old grandson Brody Quinn. They spent a lot of time together and understood each other in a way no one else could. When they hung out together they liked to play basketball, baseball, drive remote control cars, take rides in the convertible, blow bubbles, “fish” in the basement, ride on the mower around the block, ride bikes, water the flowers, and shared their love for sweets.

He met his best friend, Kirk Potter while on the job and they became very close and shared a bond that could not be equaled.

Jerry worked for Continental Fire Sprinkler Company as a sprinkler-fitter, pipe-fitter, and a service technician.

He enjoyed motorcycles, collecting guns and knives, going to the shooting range with his daughter Ashleigh, and western movies with Clint Eastwood. He was the most at peace in the mountains, Lake Tahoe, and the coast. He was a jack of all trades and master of all, and would help anyone in need. He appreciated, valued, and lived for his love of music and the lyrics, and message they delivered. He also enjoyed gardening and working on his Rubicon Jeep Wrangler. He was a history and trivia buff and knew the answer to any questions anyone ever asked him. He was also a member of Roadfitters Union #669.

He was preceded in death by his father; and mother-in-law, Beverly Haggard Rose.

Additional Survivors: daughter, Ashleigh Homan and his chosen son, Joshua Kirschner, St. Joseph, Missouri; grandson, Brody Seward, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Danny Homan, Texas; sisters, Terri Marsh, and Toni Presto (Doug Rose), St. Joseph, Missouri; brother-in-law, Kenny Haggard; father-in-law, Joel Haggard (Ilene); dad, Samuel Marsh; nephews, Joseph, Jerry, and Justin Presto, Jason Haggard, and Samuel Marsh III; nieces, Jordan Presto and Courtney Haggard and best friend, Kirk Potter; grandmother, Emolyn Thompson; uncle, Richard Homan; several cousins, aunts and uncles; many friends; and his beloved Weimaraner, Chico.

Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. There will be a Celebration of Life at Remington Nature Center, 1502 McArthur Drive, St. Joseph, MO from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday. All family, friends, and acquaintances please join us for this special celebration for Jerry. Main dishes and refreshments provided and covered dishes are appreciated. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to the Brody Quinn Seward Education Fund at Nodaway Valley Bank. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.