Darlene Marie Townsend, 93, Lee’s Summit, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Ignite Medical Resort. She was born in Parnell, to William and Blanch Strauch. She grew up in Maryville. She was married to Edward Bohm Townsend Sr. for 49 years. A celebration of life will be held in her honor in the summer of
Michael James Abrams, 65, Skidmore, died Monday, December 7, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. He was born May 31, 1955, in Maryville, to James and Thelma Lawson Abrams. On April 6, 1974, he married Deborah Jean Day in Skidmore. She preceded him in death April 11, 2015. Services will be at 10
Russell E. “Rusty” Hixson, 56, Maryville, died Monday, December 7, 2020, at his home. He was born July 16, 1964, in St. Joseph, to Clyde A. and Gracie M. George Hixson. He was a graduate of the Fillmore High School, Fillmore. Mr. Hixson’s body has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A
Kenneth N. “Kenny” Goff, 85, died at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville, He was born November 29, 1935, in Worth County, to Francis N. and Rosa Goff. On February 20, 1955, he married Ruby King. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. Mr. Goff’s body has been cremated and there will be no services
Jimmy Welton Holt, 96, Maryville, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. He was born on August 18, 1924, in Maryville. He graduated in 1942 from Maryville High School. On March 4, 1957, he married Donna Lawson Holt. Graveside memorial service with military honors will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, December
Janet Evelyn Weir Scott, 90, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Riverstone Retirement Community, Kansas City. She was born December 18, 1929, in Los Angeles, CA, to William Robert and Edytha Valette Weir Tims. She was raised by her grandparents, George Edward and Helen Valette Brink Weir in Pueblo, CO. She graduated from Centennial High
Thomas O. “Tom” Warner, Sr., 80, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. He was born January 12, 1940, in Hyannas, NE, to Dean E. and Katherine D. Warner Linville. On February 29, 1964, he married Thelma J. Burdick in Philadelphia, PA. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 5 at
Eddie Dale Bishop, 67, Maryville, died Friday, December 4, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care – St. Joseph. He was born August 6, 1953, in Maryville, to Francis and Helen Louise Livengood Bishop. He graduated from Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, with a degree in accounting. Mr. Bishop’s body has been cremated
Emily Jennie Rother, 87, Maitland, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville. She was born June 17, 1933, in Walsenburg, CO, to George and Beatrice Vascus Martinez. On February 21, 1954, married Irvin Rother and they moved to Maitland. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 9 at Bram Funeral Home. Burial was
Dorothy Jane “Janie” Davidson Walker, 93, Maryville, died Friday, December 4, 2020. She was born November 30, 1927, in Eagleville, to Donald H. and Flora Skelton Davidson. She graduated from Hatfield High School in 1945. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri in 1950 and a master’s degree in 1951. Due to
