Deaths

Daryl D. Mercer, 74, Mission, TX, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020. A memorial service will be at 10 am, Monday, October 19 at the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville. Burial will be in the Nodaway Memorial Garden after the service.

Lorraine K. Heitman Alavi, 72, Mt. Vernon, IL, formerly of Maryville, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at the White Oak Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born March 29, 1948, in Maryville to Lawrence H. and Catherine E. Kelmel Heitman. She was a 1966 graduate of Mount Alverno Academy for girls. Mass of Christian

Ronald “Ron” Dale Siever, 80, Springfield, died Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was born October 1, 1940, to William and Ethel Hamann Siever. On November 12, 1966, he married Gerry Ann Gallagher at St. Benedict’s Church, Burlington Jct. He graduated from Stanberry High School in 1958. He attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, graduating in

Wilma Jean Hinton Linebaugh, 93, Pickering, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. She was born January 10, 1927, on the farm in Pickering, to Forrest A. and Opal Mae Florea Hinton, where she has been a lifelong resident. She was a 1944 graduate of Pickering High School. On March 18,

DC Macrander, 84, Clearmont, died Friday, October 9, 2020, at the Maryville Living Center. He was born March 14, 1936, in Westboro, to Don and Marguerite Chambers Macrander. He was a 1954 graduate of Clearmont High School. On February 8, 1962, he married Hilah J. Hamilton. Services were held Tuesday, October 13 at Price Funeral

Ricky Joe Veach, 67, Graham, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, at his home. He was born January 28, 1953, in Rock Port, to Jessie D. and Betty L. Hollaway Veach. On July 13, 1974, he married Grace Selene Veace. She preceded him in death. Mr. Veach’s body has been cremated under the care of Price

Michael Wayne Voltmer, 49, Burlington Jct., died Sunday, October 4, 2020, at a St. Joseph hospital. He was born February 9, 1971, in Fairfax, to Wayne and Beverly Ruth Todd Voltmer. He graduated from Craig High School in 1989. On February 5, 1994, he married Lisa J. James. Services were Thursday, October 8, 2020, at

The world lost a beloved mother, supportive wife, encouraging coach, dedicated teacher, compassionate friend, and an amazing person on October 4, 2020. Kathy Blackney succumbed to Alzheimer’s Disease at the young age of 64. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her husband, Ed, her two children, Hallie and Matt. Kathy was

Gregory Allen Rupp, 73, Ponte Vedra, FL, formerly of Maryville, died Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Starling at Nocatee. He was born January 13, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, to Donald and Esther Hunter Rupp.  His family moved to Kansas City, when he was young. He received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics/accounting from University of Missouri, Kansas

Ronald Dwayne Wellington, 80, Ozark, formerly of Maryville, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at his home. He was born March 14, 1940, in Quitman, to Elmer Hart Wellington and Edith Neal Wellington. He was a graduate of Quitman High School, class of 1958. He married Peggy Newberg in 1961. Graveside memorial service will be held