October 1946 – August 2015

William Jay “Bill” Kinne, Jr., 68, of Lowry City, Mo., died August 18, 2015 at Vitas Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. Bill was born on October 4, 1946 in Maywood, Calif., to William Jay Kinne and Bessie Maud (Wood) Kinne.

Bill served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had worked as a mechanic for many years for KCR-International Trucklines in Kansas City, Mo. He had also worked at US By Products Co. in Henrietta, Mo., J.C. Landscaping in Kearney, Mo., Comet Industries in Kansas City, Mo., and Whistle Concrete Co. in Pleasant Hill, Mo. He was of the Christian faith.

Bill was united in marriage to Georgia Reichling on May 25, 1996, who survives him at the home.

Bill loved hunting, fishing and running trout lines. He enjoyed his guns and taking care of them. He especially enjoyed time spent with his family and attending family gatherings.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Terry Shoemaker in 2010, a sister, Sarah McConnel, and a grandson, Christopher Guthrie.

Bill is survived by his wife, Georgia Kinne of the home; his children, William J. Kinne III of Los Angeles, Calif., Richard Shawn Kinne of Knoxville, Mo., Jerry Lee Gaulden (Beverly) of Richmond, Mo., Burt L. Mace of Lowry City, Mo., Misty L. Coles (Chris) and Dixie L. Shelton (Marcus), all of Orrick, Mo., Iva J. Elliott of Richmond, Mo., Gail Watkins of Orrick, Mo., Susie Lafavor of Lathrop, Mo., Lori Mace of Hardin, Mo., Crystal Tharnish (Troy) of Ft. Riley, Kans., Beth True of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Angelia Shoemaker of Orrick, Mo.; a sister, Janie Melton of Pensacola, Fla.; 25 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

The family will greet friends from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick, Mo., with funeral services following at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Mr. Bill Hensley officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at South Point Cemetery near Orrick.

February 1934 – August 2015

Raymond Lee “Romeo” Coleman, 81, of Excelsior Springs, formerly of Orrick, passed away early Monday morning, August 17, 2015 at the Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab Center.

Raymond was born on February 23, 1934 in Orrick, Mo., to Virgil and Emma (Swiggert) Coleman. He had lived most of his life in the Orrick community. He left Orrick and moved to Excelsior Springs following the great flood of 1993. Raymond had worked as a truck driver for the Orrick Dehydrating Co. for many years. He loved sports and was a follower and fan of the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Before his health failed, Romeo was in attendance at the Orrick Bearcats football games and was a big fan of the team.

In 2011, Raymond was united in marriage to Martha Lewellen in Excelsior Springs. Martha preceded him in death in 2013.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Cecil “Red” O’Conner and Lonnie O’Conner, a sister, Ruby Fern “Coleman” Lee in March of 2012, and a niece, Patricia “Coleman” Gardner.

He is survived by a sister, Dorothy Wilson of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

At his request, Raymond has been cremated. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

1930 – 2015

Doras Evelyn Butkovich, 84, of Independence, Mo., formerly of Sugar Creek, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Mo.

Doras was born in St. Joe, Ark., on October 11, 1930 to William and Gertrude (Maul) Crabtree. She had worked as a retail manager for The House of Sleep bedding company in Independence, Mo., for many years before her retirement. She was of the Catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gertrude Crabtree, a daughter, Marietta Tjaden, a son, Joseph Butkovich and a sister, Mary Lou Watts.

Doras is survived by two sons, Peter Butkovich of Richmond, Mo., and Thomas Butkkovich of Sugar Creek, Mo.; brother, Thomas Crabtree of Boston, Mass.; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

The family suggest memorials be given to the charity of the donor’s choice in her memory.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015 at Mt. Washington Cemetery in Independence, Mo., with Father James Taranto officiating.

1938 – 2015

Douglas E. Hensley, 76, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Liberty Hospital.

Doug, as he was best known, was born on December 4, 1938 in Waynesville, Mo., to Clarence Ray Hensley and Ethel Angeline (Walters) Hensley. Doug attended C.M.S.U. in Warrensburg, Mo., where he received his BA and MA degrees in education. Doug moved to Orrick in 1964 and taught school and was a basketball coach. Later he was the principal at the Orrick Elementary School. Earlier he had taught in the Leeton, Mo. school district and the Richmond, Mo. school district. After he retired from teaching, Doug worked as an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance Company and later became an independent insurance agent. He served eight years in the Army National Guard.

On June 25, 1969, Doug was united in marriage to Jeanette Rogers of Orrick. He was a member of the Orrick Baptist Church and before his health failed had been an active member of the Orrick Lions Club.

Doug was preceded in death by his mother and father and three brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jeanette Hensley of the home; a son, Kevin Jeffries and wife, Shelly of Orrick; and daughters, Kim Matthews and husband, Todd of Norborne, Mo., and Leigh Ann Koval and husband, Shawn of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; brothers, Dennis Hensley of Columbia, Mo., Dwight Hensley and Melvin Hensley, both of Waynesville, Mo.; sisters, Barbara Johnson of Albuquerque, N.M., and Marlene Hartley of Waynesville, Mo. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to your choice of the following, Childrens Mercy Hospital, 24th and Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, LGD Alliance (Gorham’s Disease), 19919 Villa Lante Place, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, Downs Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, 5960 Dearborn Street, Suite 100, Mission, Kansas 66202 or Orrick Fire & Rescue, Orrick, MO.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 followed by funeral services at 11:30 a.m. at Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Burial will be in South Point Cemetery near Orrick.

1936 – 2015

Beverly (Byers) Bohn was born October 25, 1936 and passed away June 1, 2015 at her home in Liberty, Mo., where she had lived since 1976.

She was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, received her BS in Education from Northeast Missouri State College May 1966, and her Master of Arts August 1968. She taught in various school districts in Missouri including Kirksville and Kearney, and completed 21 years of service in the North Kansas City School District at Gracemore Elementary and Maple Park Middle School. After retiring from the public school system she taught at Maple Woods Community College and was Associate Professor at Park University from June 1996 to August 2014.

She belonged to the Delta Kappa Gamma Academic Association.

Hobbies included raising Persian cats for over 30 years and riding horses for over 40 years. She showed horses on the Pony Express Horse Show circuit, riding her Tennessee Walkers and Missouri Fox Trotters until she retired from this in 1991 after winning numerous awards. She played the piano and organ at Nebo Baptist Church from 1977 to 1990.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred T. Bohn on October 30,1990, after being married since May 31,1955. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Loyd and Nettie (Gleason) Byers, and her sister, Shirley Burton, all of Independence, Mo.

She is survived by her son, Ben Bohn and wife, Lisa, grandson, Fred Bohn, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Bohn, all of Orrick, Mo.; and by her daughter, Sara Bohn and husband, John Huhmann of Tipton, Mo., and granddaughters, Auburn and Emma Huhmann of Kirksville, Mo.

Visitation will be at Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick, Mo., from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday June 5, 2015, with funeral to follow. Burial will immediately follow at Glenridge Cemetery in Liberty, Mo.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to your choice of hospice, church, or charity.

Condolences

I knew Ben, Bev’s son, when he and I worked at Commerce Bank in August of 1999. Much later, after Ben and I both left in September of 2002, I had the opportunity to meet Bev. She was still full of life and fire than most people I know. I, many times, felt as if I had known her for much longer. There were many discussing and cussing conversations. Not vulgar – Just plain conversation. Frank, I suppose.
Later, Bev, Ben, Lisa, Fred, and Elizabeth made several vacations to Florida’s Orlando, home of Disney World. These vacations were often made in January. Bev always was glad to return, and many times, Bev was in a much better mood. She allowed me to stay in her house so as to take care of the animals (At that time Treasure, the last known descendant of Midnight Sun, at 38 and still standing, four Geldings and three Mares, 13 head of Black Angus cattle, four German Shepherd Dogs, and three Persian Cats), I ensured both homes remained standing. And Bev and Ben would pay me reasonably.
May she rest in God’s Peace.
Ward Wilson

1937 – 2015

Judith Kathryn Gowing-Bailey, of Liberty, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her home with her loving family at her side. Judith was born on October 11, 1937 in Orrick, Mo., to George Mason Gowing and Grace Eliza (Woods) Gowing. She was raised in the Orrick community and graduated from Orrick High School with the class of 1954.

Judith attended Christian College in Columbia, Mo., following high school, where she received an associates degree. She later attended and was graduated from Central Missouri State College, in Warrensburg, Mo., with a B.S. and M.S. degree in education.

Judith started her teaching career in Raytown, Mo., where she taught for many years. Later she taught in the West DesMoines, Iowa school district and retired from teaching after many years of teaching there.

Judith had also attended cosmetology school and received a degree in cosmetology. She had worked in Orrick as a hair dresser with Skeets Brady in her salon.

Judith was a member of the Orrick Christian Church. She was an avid master duplicate bridge player. Some of her favorite pastimes include playing cards, spending time with her Palmyra friends and her Lake friends. She loved the Lake of the Ozarks. She loved art and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, George M. and Grace E. Gowing, and a brother, Sammy L. Gowing.

Survivors include a sister, Sandra Thompson (Mike) of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and a brother, George Kyle Gowing (Joni) of Orrick, Mo., and her nephew and caregiver, Gregory M. Thompson of Liberty, Mo., and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

At her request, Judith has been cremated and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Condolences

Our sincere sympathy to all of Judith’s family. She was a classy, fun loving lady. We always looked forward to our Lake visits and, more recently, long phone calls filled with laughter. She and Margaret are sharing a laugh right now!
Pat and Ann Murphy

What an absolutely GREAT LADY!! Always enjoyed visiting with her.
David Blyth

1930 – 2015

Kenneth W. Wilson, Sr. was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 14, 2015. That day the Old Flatlander rode off into the sunset and the world lost one of the last great cowboys.

Born in Purdy, Mo., in 1930, Ken survived the Great Depression, the Korean War, and countless missions as a veteran and law enforcement officer. Ken was the “Last Man Out” of the Leeds General Motors plant. He was best at being husband, dad, grandpa and Santa.

He is survived by daughter, Denise Wilson of Hastings, Fla., daughter, Stephanie Lasister and husband, Robert of Kansas City, and son, Kenny Wilson and wife, Sybille of Bates City, Mo.; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, followed by funeral services at 6:30 p.m. at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick, Mo. Graveside rites with full military honors will be 10 a.m. Monday morning, May 18, 2015 at the Old New Garden Cemetery near Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Memorials are suggested in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Condolences

Kenneth was my uncle. He was the youngest of 10 children. My Mother, Winifred Wilson Pentecost, was the only girl. I think my mom was around 15 when Kenneth was born.
As we were both retired we had the time to keep in touch with each other. We enjoyed talking about his life and plans for his future, as well as the “good old times”. He particularly enjoyed talking about the music group he worked with & I think that may have been where he got his nickname “The Flatlander”. We could be on the phone for a long time until Uncle got another call & ended the call, with the words “see you down the road!” We enjoyed each other a lot.
I will certainly miss him and our calls. Please accept our condolences for your loss. Another great cowboy has riden into the sunset. Unfortunately, we are unable to be there to say our goodbyes at the services.
Glen & Rena Pentecost

October 20, 1925 – April 28, 2015

Robert Preston “Covey” Stockton, Sr., 89, of Liberty, Mo., formerly of Orrick, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 11:46 p.m. at Liberty Hospital.

Covey, as he was known by his family and friends, was born on October 20, 1925 at Orrick, Mo., to James A. and Oma Jane (Bullock) Stockton. He attended schools in Orrick and at the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy. He served during W.W.II and then returned to Orrick. He lived there for a short time, then moved to Hunter, North Dakota, where he farmed, met and married Marie J. Bloom. He and Marie then returned to Orrick to farm and make their home. He stopped farming in 1964. He then went to work for Northwest Missouri Power generating station in Missouri City as a fuel handler. When the plant was damaged and shut down for a few years, he worked for Orrick Farm Service. After the damage was fixed, the plant reopened as Independence Power and Light. He retired from there in 1991.

In February of 1968, he married Velma H. O’Dell of Liberty, Mo. They lived in Orrick until they moved to Liberty in 2009.

He was a beloved grandfather who enjoyed spending time with all grandchildren.

Covey was a member of the Orrick Assembly of God Church and was a member of the VFW and the Allison-Richardson American Legion Post # 326 in Orrick, Mo.

Covey loved to have fun and his cup was always half full. He loved having morning coffee with his buddies at the local restuarants. He liked to cut up and joke around and always enjoyed being around other people. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Covey was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Evelyn Stockton and Ruth Stockton who died in early childhood; two brothers, Raymond Stockton and Louie Stockton; and a great grandson, Connaire Rader.

He is survived by his wife, Velma H. Stockton of the home; two sons, Robert P. “Bud” Stockton and wife, Joyce of Orrick, Mo., and Lloyd Andrew “Andy” Stockton of Peoria, Ariz.; a step-daughter, Marsha Pennington and husband, Roger of Liberty, Mo.; and James O’Dell and wife, Linda of Roach, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Orrick Assembly of God Church. Followed by memorial services at 12:30 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Alan Myers officiating, with full military honors following.

Private inurnment will be in South Point Cemetery.

Memorials in memory of Covey are suggested to either the Orrick Assembly of God Church or The Wounded Warrior Project.

July 12, 1925 – April 11, 2015

Tyree Keith “T.K.” Leake, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

T.K. was born July 12, 1925 to Tyree Harris Leake and Rena Lois Titus. He lived in Orrick, Mo., through high school, then joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 at age 17 with his parents’ permission. He was stationed in the South Pacific during W.W.II and was a Signalman.

Upon returning to Orrick from the war, T.K. met the love of his life, Diana L. Albertson, who he married on Christmas Eve in 1947. Over the next 63 years, they lived in Liberty, Mo., Kansas City North, Mo., Houston, Texas, Lake Waukomis, Mo., Alamo, Texas, and back to Kansas City, Mo. They enjoyed retirement in the Texas Valley in 1984 but love of family brought them back to Kansas City permanently in 1996.

T.K. was baptized and raised in the Baptist faith, taught adult Sunday School, sang in the choir and was an ordained Deacon for many years. He was also a lifetime Mason and member of Ada Lodge # 444 in Orrick.

He began his working career at A.M. Castle Steel but soon moved to the Clorox Company, working for them for 32 years, beginning in the warehouse and ending up as Regional V.P. for the Kansas City area, retiring in October of 1983.

T.K. was preceded in death by his wife in 2010, as well as his parents, sister, Lorna Paulson, and brother, H.A. Leake. T.K. is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Robert) Edwards, one son, Michael K. Leake (Heather Misel), two grandchildren and one great grandchild. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews.

Masonic services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick, followed by visitation from 1 to 2 p.m., with services at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will be at South Point Cemetery near Orrick, Mo.

Memorials in his honor may be given to ADA Lodge #444, 325 Floyd Road, Orrick, MO 64077.

November 29, 1933 – March 26, 2015

Marilyn M. Bellis, 81, of Orrick, passed away at 3:36 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Marilyn was born on November 29, 1933 in Orrick, Mo., to Ronald E. Broadhurst and Gertie Sheetz (Lee) Broadhurst. She was a lifelong resident of Ray County, having lived most of her life in the Orrick community. She attended school in Orrick and graduated from Orrick High School. On October 9, 1950 she was united in marriage to Noble William Bellis. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2005. Marilyn was a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. Her favorite thing to do was taking care of her husband, Bill. She was very involved with her family and especially enjoyed family gatherings and celebrations whereby she got to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Marilyn was a long time member of the Orrick Baptist Church.

Preceding Marilyn in death was her parents, her husband, Noble William “Bill” Bellis, and a son, Stanley K. Bellis on August 12, 2004.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Dennis Hisle of Orrick, Mo.; grandsons, Noble (Rachelle) Bellis of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Shane Bellis of Chester, Va.; granddaughters, Amy (Brian) Houston of Owasso, Okla., Mandy (Heath) Floyd of Orrick, Mo., and Erin (Nathan) Mulch of Liberty, Mo. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren, Tatum Floyd, Parker Floyd, Brody Mulch, Corbin Mulch, Heather Houston, Brooke Houston, and Logan Bellis.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 at Gowing Funeral Home, with Chaplain Bill Purcell officiating. Burial will be in South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Mo.

Memorials in memory of Marilyn may be given to Shirkey Hospice and Pallative Care, 804 Wollard Blvd., Richmond, MO 64085.

Condolences

She was a wonderful friend and a special person.
Rosma Blyth