J.W. “Dub” Greer, 81 of Orrick, Mo., died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo.

Dub was born in Kansas City, Mo., to J.W. Vance and Freida M. Greer. He was a lifelong Ray County and Orrick resident. Dub served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Margie Irene Woods and they celebrated 58 years together before her passing in 2007.

Dub had worked for Ford Motor Company at the Claycomo assembly plant for 31 years, and retired from there in 1988. Earlier, he had been a farmer and had worked for General Motors Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kans., for four years, the Archer Daniels Midland Company dehyderator plant in Orrick and for the W.J. Small Company. Dub and Irene had co-owned several businesses in Orrick which included the Crossroads Store, The Orrick Tavern and a restaurant. They also operated a little gathering spot for the youngsters of Orrick called Teen Town.

Dub loved to garden and work in his yard. He and Irene loved to travel and camp and he enjoyed visiting and helping his family, friends and neighbors. He often put the need of others before himself and was always there for those that needed a helping hand.

Dub was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margie Irene Greer on November 12, 2007 and a son, Rodney Wayne Greer on July 18, 2007.

He is survived by a son, Jerry Greer and wife, Linda, Camden, Mo.; his daughter, Inga King and husband, Larry, Orrick, Mo.; his half sister, Billie Joyce Deal, Kearney, Mo.; brother-in-law, Jack Duncan, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; and niece Jamie Sue Carr, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; grandchildren, Jamie Henrich and husband, Eric, Jenny Stevinson and Jed Blyth, Jeremy Greer and wife, Katy, and Jodi Dugan and husband, Keith; great grandchildren, Harley Parks, Wesley Henrich, Conner Greer, Ross Greer, Tucker Greer, and Claire Dugan. Dub is also survived by his pet cat, Smokey.

The family will greet friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012, with services following at 2 p.m. at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Burial will follow with full military honors in South Point Cemetery near Orrick. Memorials are suggested to the South Point Cemetery Association or to The American Cancer Society.

June 27, 1922 – March 12, 2012

Mary Evelyn Lillard, 89, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Orrick, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Mary was born on June 27, 1922 in Orrick, Mo., to James Wesley Lillard and Anna May Andrews. She was raised in Orrick and attended schools there and was a graduate of Orrick High School. Mary spent most of her life in Kansas City.

She was first employed as a secretary for Mobil Oil in Kansas City for a number of years and then later worked as a Claims Accountant for Research Medical Center in Kansas City for 30 years. She retired from her duties at Research in November of 1987.

She was a member of the Orrick Assembly of God Church.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Hortense, Juanita, Kay, Leona, and Wesley.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Larry G. Lillard and wife, Pat, of Hutchinson, Kans.; a sister, Laura Vincent of Camdenton, Mo.; grandsons, Chris Aaron Lillard and Troy Dean Lillard, both of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Dustin Wayne Lillard of Irvine, Calif.; granddaughter, Brandy Jane Kent of Hutchinson, Kans.; eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 15 at South Point Cemetery near Orrick. Memorials suggested to John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

July 25, 1916 – March 4, 2012

Mary Lou Dailey, 95, of Richmond, formerly of Camden, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 9:25 p.m. at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Mary Lou was born on July 25, 1916 in Richmond, Mo., to Clarence and Nellie (Claypole) Cline. She was a lifelong Ray County resident. Mary Lou was united in marriage on October 19, 1935 to George E. Dailey, who preceded her in death on November 19, 1987.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Camden Baptist Church and the Rebekah Lodge in Camden. Mary Lou loved gardening and doing yard work and tending to her flowers she grew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George E. Dailey; three brothers, George, Clarence “Bub”, and Billy; and three sisters, Annie, Nellie, and Elsie.

Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Anna L. Crossley of Gladstone, Mo., Carolyn S. Arney and husband, Tom, of Shallotte, N.C., and Sharon K. Pence and husband, William, of Camden, Mo.; a brother, John Cline of the state of Washington; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mary Lou will be cremated with a private inurnment in Craven Cemetery in Camden. A public memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Craven Cemetery and may be mailed to the funeral home at P.O. Box 169, Orrick, MO 64077.

September 28, 1960 – December 24, 2011

Terry Wayne King, 51, of rural Orrick, Mo., passed away December 24, 2011 at his home.

Terry Wayne King, better know by his family and friends as Wayne, was born on September 28, 1960 in Memphis, Tenn., to Jimmy and Daisy (Whitlock) King. On November 11, 1979, he was united in marriage to Yvette Irick, who survives him at the home. Wayne moved to the Orrick area in 1995. He had been employed by the North Kansas City School District as a HVAC Maintenance Technician for 15 plus years.

He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. He liked to read, especially history. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and doing yard work. Wayne had the ability to fix most anything and was well known as a fix it man. He use to say that he was a jack-of-all-trades and that he was full of useless information. Wayne was always willing to lend a helping hand to his family, friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Daisy King, and a brother, Barney Allen King.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Yvette Irick King of the home; a son, Garrett King of Orrick, Mo.; and two sisters; Paula Veraguth and Tonja King, both of Kansas City, Mo. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez”.

Visitation for the family will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick, followed by memorial services at 5:30 p.m. with the Rev. Donna Murphy-Ceradsky, officiating, also at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Niles Home for Children, 1911 E. 23rd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64127.

Condolences

Yvette and Garrett, I have been thinking of one particular constant that I will always remember about Wayne. He always made me know that he was glad to have me as a friend. I never saw him that he didn’t share a smile, a friendly greeting, a laugh, an offer to help, something positive to say. Wayne is the example of what a good friend should be. I am a fortunate man to to have had Wayne as my friend for 30 years. God bless you.
Steve Wolverton

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Murey

Miss u bro my best friend.
Tonja King

March 8, 1922 – February 25, 2012

Darrel V. “Smokey” Loyd, 89 of Orrick, Mo., passed away at 12:29 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Liberty Hospital.

Darrel was born on March 8, 1922 in Orrick to Jesse Loyd and Sallie (Wholf) Loyd. He was a lifelong Orrick resident and businessman. Darrel attended school in Orrick and graduated from Orrick High School.

Darrel served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.

On June 8, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lottie E. Hagman, who survives him of the home.

During his lifetime, he had worked at Wheeling Steel Corp in North Kansas City. He later co-owned and operated Loyd Truck Lines with his brother, Eldred, for a number of years. He then co-owned Loyd’s General Merchandise Dry Goods store with his wife in Orrick, from 1960 to 1978. Darrel had also been a school bus driver for the Orrick School district. Because of his pleasant personality, the students always enjoyed the bus trips when “Smokey” was the driver.

Darrel loved to bowl and earned many trophies from various bowling tournaments.

He was a member of the Orrick United Methodist Church, The Orrick Lions Club, ADA Lodge #444 in Orrick, the Ararat Shrine and the American Legion Post. He had served on the Ray County Board of Education and was currently a member of the board of directors for South Point Cemetery Association. Darrel was very active and involved with the Orrick community.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Eldred Loyd.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lottie E. Loyd; three daughters and sons-in-law, Trudy Gaines and husband, Harold, Pam Goode and husband, Richard, and Paula Griffin and husband, Marvin, all of Orrick; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2012 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Masonic services will be held starting at 5:45 p.m. prior to the visitation also at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 28th at the Orrick United Methodist Church with the Rev. Megan Sly officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in South Point Cemetery near Orrick.

Memorials are suggested to the Orrick United Methodist Church.

Condolences

Smokey brightened many of my mornings at Fubbler’s. I always enjoyed serving him his coffee and hearing his stories. Now he can continue the debates on sports, weather, and current happenings up there in heaven with Norman.
Amanda Carriker

We were saddened to learn of Smokey’s passing and our sincere sympathy goes out to his family. May the Lord bless you in this difficult time.
Ronnie & Betty Bellis

March 24, 1952 – February 5, 2012

Michael Kent Endsley, 59, of Independence, Mo., formerly of Orrick, Mo., passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at his home.

Mike, as he was better known, was born on March 24, 1952 in Kansas City, Mo., to Walter Thomas Endsley and Betty Ann (Fulte) Endsley.

He grew up in Orrick and attended the schools there and graduated from Orrick High School with the class of 1970. He had worked as a technician for a communications company for a number of years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Orrick.

Mike had a passion for antiques and loved to attend auctions. He also liked to garden and work with plants.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Rose Ann Millsap, and a brother, Thomas “Tommy” Endsley.

Mike is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Jacquelyn MacDougall and husband, Dan, Jenny Eigenrauch and husband, Adam, all of Durham, N.C., Megan Huber and husband, Troy, of Libertyville, Ill., and Michelle Endsley of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother and sister-in-law, Terry Endsley and wife, Marti, of Orrick, Mo.; and a sister and brother-in-law, Susan Jones and husband, Tom, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home with burial in South Point Cemetery near Orrick.

Memorials are suggested to the Orrick Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

Our prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
Allan & Laura Amor Family
Oak Grove, MO

My condolences to the family.
I have many fond memories of Mike. He was a good man and will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Marcia McAtee

December 10, 1927 – January 22, 2012

Edgar Lee Easley, 84 of Orrick, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday evening, January 22, 2012 at the Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, Mo.

More commonly known by close friends and family as Lee, was born on December 10, 1927 in Pea Ridge, Ark., to Edgar Rice Easley and Nancy Pearl (Skaggs) Easley. On February 6, 1946, Lee entered active duty in the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge on July 16, 1947. He was united in marriage to Lola Lee January on November 6, 1948, and together they moved to the old northeast area of Kansas City in 1949. He and Lola remained in Kansas City until they moved to Orrick in 1987.

Throughout his life, Lee had owned and operated various businesses. Among them were a full service gas station, an auto parts company and an automobile sales company. He also had owned a tow and recovery service and an auto auction service as well as having been a mechanic. His enjoyed fishing, collecting old cars and hobby farming. He was a Baptist by faith.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Carl, and sisters, Joyce, Louise and Katherine.

Lee is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lola Lee Easley, of the home; sons, Rick Easley (Lema) of Kansas City, Mo., Jack Easley (Marla) of Ames, Iowa, and Randy Easley (Pam) of Orrick, Mo.; brothers, John Easley (June), Jack Easley (Minnie), all of Pea Ridge, Ark.; a sister, JoAnn Collins of Pea Ridge, Ark.; grandchildren, Samuel Easley, Lance Easley, Zac Easley, Lisa Rogers, Katie Easley, Kyle Easley, MacKenzie Rivers, Makayla Easley and Walker Easley; and great grandchildren, Mason Rogers, Logan Easley, Easton Easley and Ty Easley.

The family will greet friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 followed at 2 p.m. with a Memorial celebration at Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Inurnment will follow with full military honors at South Point Cemetery near Orrick.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be given to The Orrick Baptist Church Casserole Ministry.

Condolences

My condolences to the Easley family. He will be remembered by many of his friends from the KCPD, from the time he seviced our undercover cars.
Harold Nichols

We were so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. We knew that he was sick and in Cameron, but like always we were not prepared for this great loss.
Our prayers are with the family during this time of grief, that God will be with all of you. God will send his comforter to be with you and to smooth the way of recovering.
God Bless & keep you all safe
Bill and Carrol McAnally

My sincere condolences to the Easley family. Lee was a long time friend. I have fond memories from the APCO station on St. John, the auto auction and the KCPD.
Marvin (Mark) Halstead

I know Lee has been sick for a long time and this has been tough on the family and losing Lee is also tough, but we have the hope of eternal life and will see him again when we pass his way.
Lola has always had a special place in my mom’s and dad’s heart and I couldn’t had a better friend than Rick all those years growing up at Northeast!
Stephen Lee

We have known Lee for many years & will always remember his smiling face and gentle manner. Our prayers are with the family.
Sandy & Wilson Moore

To the Easley family
So sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. He was a good man. What I remember most is his smile and sense of humor.
My prayers are with you.
Debbie Easley

Kathy and my thoughts are with you and family as you mourn the passing of your loved one. My you find solace in remembering the Blessings, Grace, and Joy that was experienced in life.
Kevin Masters

My thoughts and prayers are with the Easley Family during this most difficult time. God Bless and keep you! (Precious Memories-how they linger!) I hope knowing you have so many friends who sincerely care helps to ease your grief!
Respectfully,
Judy G Overton

There are so many wonderful things to say about Lee, there isn’t enough space. He was an amazing man, friend, husband, father and had more integrity that anyone I know. He made a big difference in my life. He will be missed more than I can say.
Jackie Miller

August 20, 1939 – January 23, 2012

Thomas C. “Tom” Estep, 72, of Missouri City, Mo., passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 at Liberty Hospital. Tom was born on August 20, 1939 in Birchton, W.Va., to Lonnie and Ruby (Slack) Estep. On December 19, 1960 he was united in marriage to Joyce Webb.

Tom attended the Family Worship Center in Excelsior Springs. He had worked at several companies in his lifetime, with the most recent being his work at an automobile transportation company.

He loved the outdoors and loved to fish.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Tom is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Estep, of the home; a son and fiancée, Randall Estep (Jennifer) of Missouri City, Mo.; a brother, Harry Estep of Ohio; sisters, Betty Campbell, Shirley Hardin and Barbara Roberts, all of Florida; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Missouri City Baptist Church. Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Henry Alexander officiating. Inurnment will be in the Missouri City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Good Samaritan Center, Excelsior Springs, Mo.

August 28, 1918 – December 11, 2011

Mary Madge Hyatt Cox, 93, of Richmond, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Shirkey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Richmond.

Mary was born on August 28, 1918 in Columbus, Mo., to Asa Hyatt and Laura Belle Claunch. She had lived in Kansas City before moving to Richmond several years ago. Mary had worked at many places in her lifetime. She had worked as a server in a restaurant and later owned and operated a restaurant in Kansas City. She then worked at the Lake City Army Ammunitions plant during WWII and the Korean War. She attended the Burroughs Business School in Kansas City and, upon completion of her studies, she worked for various large companies. Among them were H.D. Lee Company, Stromberg-Carlson, and Peabody Coal Company. Her last job and the one she retired from after 18 years was Mass-Mutual Insurance Company.

Mary was a member of the Hillside Christian Church in Kansas City, where she enjoyed many friendships and working dinners for funerals and weddings for over 30 years. After her move to Richmond, Mo., she became a member of the Orrick Christian Church.

Mary had been a caregiver and had cared for two of her sisters until their deaths, as well as other family members. She enjoyed cooking and especially enjoyed her family.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Asa and Laura Belle Hyatt; siblings, Cecil, Bertha (twins), Ollie, Lillian, Ralph, Myrtle May, her twin sister, Marguerite; and a great grandson, Andrew Townsend.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, M. Patricia Townsend and husband, John, of Orrick, Mo.; three grandchildren, John Keith Townsend and wife, Cecelia, of Cary, N.C., Thomas D. Townsend and wife, Deanne, of Orrick, Mo., and Diane P. White and husband, Eric, of Springfield, Mo.; six great grandchildren, Candice Townsend, Phillip Townsend, Douglas Townsend, Ashley Townsend, Brittany Townsend, and Joshua White; several nieces and nephews.

The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at the Orrick Christian Church. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in South Point Cemetery, near Orrick.

Memorials are suggested to the Orrick Christian Church in her memory.

Condolences

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that God will comfort and sustain you. Psalms 34:18 says that He is near to those broken at heart and saves those crushed in spirit. He truly knows the pain you feel. He assures us at John 5:28 that a time will soon come when we will welcome back to our arms those we have lost. Know that time is very near. Allow God to comfort your soul until that day arrives. Please keep His promises close to your heart. I offer my deepest sympathies to your entire family.
S. Ford

We were very sorry to read of Mary’s passing. She was a great friend and neighbor to my parents.
John, Debbie, Skily

May 17, 1952- November 30, 2011

Ruth Ann “Ruthie” Inks, 59 of Orrick, Mo., passed away Wednesday evening at her home in Orrick surrounded by her loving family.

Ruthie was born on May 17, 1952 in Richmond, MO, to William E. Hicks and Lilly (Long) Hicks. She was born and raised around Richmond and was a graduate of Richmond High School with the class of 1970. She moved to the Orrick area in 1977. She was united in marriage on December 20, 1969 to Everett “Butch” Inks. She had been employed as a desk clerk and night auditor for the Super 8 motel in Richmond for 13 years.

Ruthie liked to cook for her family and loved family reunions and gatherings. She loved and enjoyed her sons and her grandchildren. Ruthie liked and enjoyed people of all kinds. She was a special wife, mother and grandmother and a caring person for all others.

Ruthie was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her husband, Everett “Butch” Inks of the home. Her sons; Kelly Inks and wife Kelly of Orrick, Mo., and Billy Inks and wife Rachel of Richmond, Mo. Her mother, Lilly Hicks, a brother, Garry Hicks and sister Kathy Mallott all of Houston, Tx. Her grandchildren, Collin Inks, Mara Inks, Carly and Brendyn.

The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening, December 2, 2011 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Orrick with Rev. Beth Warren and Rev. Ken Warren officiating. Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens, Richmond, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Shirkey Hospice and Pallative Care, 804 Wollard Blvd., Richmond, MO 64085.