December 14, 1954 – February 12, 2011

Teddy L. Bishop, 56, of Overland Park, Kans., formerly of Orrick, Mo., died Feb. 12, 2011 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Teddy was born on December 14, 1954 in Kingsport, Tenn., to John Watson and Thelma Bishop. He owned and operated Master Rebuilders Construction Company in Overland Park, Kans., for the past 25 years. Teddy enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time at his lake house in Warsaw, Mo. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his grandchildren and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard Brown, and a grandson, Erik Peery.

Survivors include his son, Todd Bishop and wife, Dana, of Independence, Mo.; a daughter, Kendra Peery of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Wanda Gamble and Debbie Howe, both of Richmond, Mo.; his former wife, Debbie Bishop of Kansas City, Mo.; and his companion, Carol Shaw of Overland Park, Kans.; his grandchildren, Taylor Handley and Ryan Bishop, both of Independence, Mo.; a nephew, Richard Brown; and his faithful dog, Molly.

The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Gowing Chapel, with funeral services following at 8 p.m. in the Chapel. Cremation will follow the services.

Memorials are suggested to the Teddy Bishop Memorial Fund in care of his family and may be left at the funeral home.

Condolences

My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Steve Nail

We wanted to send our prayers and condolences to all of the family. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Bryan Thompson

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, but especially to Wanda and Debbie. It is difficult to believe he is gone, but I feel certain he is in a better place. Much love to you all.
Mary Ann Goeller

October 19, 1946 – January 19, 2011

Marianna Clevenger, 64, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Ray County Memorial Hospital.

Marianna was born in Ray County, Mo., near Orrick on October 19, 1946, to Neil Floyd and Edith (Claypole) Barnard. She had lived most of her life in the Orrick community. She was a graduate of Orrick High School with the class of 1964. Following high school, Marianna attended the Lexington School of Cosmetology. She had been a hairdresser in Orrick for many years and was the owner of the Snip-N-Set Beauty Salon in Orrick.

Marianna was preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Edith Barnard, and a brother, Russell Barnard.

Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Norman Barnard and Rosie, and a sister and brother-in-law, Marylin Page and Raymond; niece, Debbie Hoeppner (Mike); nephew, Ed Page; niece, Edie Page; nephew, Floyd Barnard; niece, Janet Barnard; great niece and nephews, Todd and Evan Hoeppner and Elizabeth Steele (Paul); and great great niece, Star Steele.

The family will greet friends on Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Memorial services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Private inurnment.

Memorials in her memory are suggested to any one of the following organizations, The Orrick First Baptist Church Casserole Ministry, The Orrick Fire and Rescue Squad or the American Cancer Society.

Condolences

Our prayers are with you. God Bless each and every one of you.
With Love,
Tony, Christie, Nicholas, Christopher, Tatum and Taylor McGlothlin

Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes out to this family. Marianna was near and dear to so many in our community. Her heart was always open to help folks, especially her older customers She will be truly missed.
Ronnie and Betty Bellis

My thoughts and prayers are with you, her closest family and friends. She has been a sincere legacy to to enrichment and benefit to the community of Orrick. Such a strong willed person and a fighter to the end. I will never forget her and the devotion she had to her friends and clients of her salon. She will truly never be forgotten by this community. We will sincerely miss her.
Cindy Thurnau

My prayers and sympathy to the family. Marianna was a very loving, sweet and caring person and we are all going to miss her greatly. I feel blessed to have had her for a friend, but my heart aches at her loss. May God bless and comfort each of you in this time of sorrow.
Vickie Wright

May the Lord comfort you and yours at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Delvin and Diane Robertson

To Marianna’s family and friends,
May each of you feel a special peace and be comforted by God’s angels during this sad time in your lives.
Frank and Patricia Williams

Septemer 28, 1946 – January 1, 2011

Allen Keath Lee Sr, 64, of Fleming passed away at his home in the early morning hours of January 1, 2011.  Allen was born September 28, 1946 to Benjamin and Veda (Butler) Lee in St. Joseph, Mo.  Allen moved to Oklahoma in the early 70’s. He worked for Grant County Oklahoma till the early 80’s. He then moved back to Missouri were he lived the rest of his life.

Allen enjoyed fishing, but going noodling was his favorite. He enjoyed hunting, camping, dancing and being with his family. He liked drinking Wild Turkey and having coffee and a cigarette with Lady and Rastiss.  Allen was the type of person who was willing to help anyone who needed it.

He is survived by his children, Allen Keith Lee Jr and wife, Sharon, of Stockton, Mo., Mark Lee and wife, Patricia, of Richmond, Mo., David Lee of Fleming, Mo., Christopher Lee and wife, Brooke, of Cameron, Mo., Curtis Lee of Cameron, Mo., step-daughter, Lisa Rowland of Texas, and step-son, Vernon Rose Jr.; 12 grandchildren and 15 step-grandchildren; his brother, John Lee and wife, Phyllis, of Fleming, Mo.; sisters, Barbara Green and husband, Jim, of Orrick, Mo., Jessie Robinson of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Teresa Twyman and husband, Tom, of Hardin, Mo.; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Lee; his mother and father; one brother, Earl Franklin Lee; one sister, Bernice Lucile Lee; two step-daughters Nellie Harris and Amy Heldon; and one step-granddaughter, Jeannie Gholson.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Fleming Baptist Church on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 1 p.m., with graveside service following at South Point Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the Allen Lee Memorial Fund in c/o his family.

Condolences

To Allen Jr., David, Mark, Chris, and Curtis and families, our thoughts are of you, our prayers are for you.
Bonnie Coe

We were saddened to hear about your dad. You are all in our prayers and thoughts, Allen, Mark, David, Chris, Curtis and all of the Lee families.
Manuel and Melodi

Allen was a very speical person for me as is his family. He treated me as part of the family. God be with all of you. I love all of you very much.
Susan (Suzi) Vincent

January 11, 1907 – November 26, 2010

Mildred Stella (Sisk) Brazeal, 103 of Richmond, Mo., formerly of Orrick, Mo., passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at Shirkey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Richmond.

Mildred was born on January 11, 1907 near Orrick, Mo., to Roscoe Norris and Katie (Crum) Norris. She had lived most of her life in the Orrick community. Mildred was first married to Golden Sisk on November 26, 1922, and he preceded her in death on May 25, 1968. She later married Sidney Ralph Brazeal on September 23, 1984, and he too preceded her in death on July 26, 1993. Mildred had been a member of the Orrick Baptist Church and was currently a member of the Orrick Christian Church, and was a member of the Orrick Lions Club. She loved baseball and was a fan of the Kansas City Royals. She loved to garden and dance. She also was a local historian and had made a filmed documentary about Orrick several years ago, which is kept in the library at Orrick High School.

Mildred loved her family and friends and enjoyed the time spent with them.

Survivors include three sisters, Flossie Stanley of Richmond, Mo., Vanita Parker of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Jetta Deanne Cutshall of Gladstone, Mo.; two sons-in-law, Billie Johnson of Gladstone, Mo., and Benny Gryder of Orrick, Mo.; her grandchildren, Linda Koberlein, Susan Rohr (Mike), Ron Gryder, Nancy Masciovecchio, and Joan Ultey; great grandchildren, Stephen Koberlein (Kellie), Darren Koberlein (Nataline), Paul Rohr, Angela Rhor, Kevin Rhor, Sarah Rhor, Joe Masciovecchio, Amber Masciovecchio, and Anthony Masciovecchio; great great grandchildren, Stephanie Koberlein, Taylor Koberlein, Katie Koberlein, Walker Koberlein, Brett Koberlein, Brooke Koberlein, Morgan Rohr, McKenzie Antoninne, Matthew Rhor, Jacob Strauch and Lila Rohr.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, and her children, infant stillborn son Norman G. Sisk on Feb. 24, 1924, daughters, Beverly Johnson on March 26, 2006 and Dolores Gryder on October 31, 2009, and several siblings.

The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at the Orrick Christian Church with burial following in Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery, Richmond, Mo. Memorials are suggested to the Orrick Christian Church.

Condolences

Mildred was a dear lady, full of life. She was a great friend to my mother while she was at Shirkley’s. She will be sadly missed.
Dora Williams Family

Mildred was such a sweet lady and friend to our late mother, Dora Williams. We always enjoyed visiting with her, at the dining room table, whenever it was time for them to gather. She was a legend at Shirkey’s because of her vibrant and energetic manner and will certainly be missed.
Robert Williams

Growing up just a few doors down from Ms. Brazeal I was saddened to see that she had passed away. She would always tell me if I would carry her grocery bags to her house she’d give me a quarter. So when we walked back from what was then Hall’s Grocery at the time and then to her house, she would hand me that quarter and would tell me to spend it wisely. Once I graduated from Orrick, I lost contact with her, but then found her new home at Shirkey’s. My husband and I go there on occassion to see his grandparents that are there and I would always go down the other hall to see what she was up to. She always said that she remembered me, but with her eyesight not doing so well I would have to get right down to her face to say hello. I use to think of her as a grandma that was just down the street, she would be sitting on that porch swing in the evening watching us kids catch fireflies. I do have one precious picture of her and it was taken just 4 years ago. It is of her holding my infant son Jasyn during Christmastime. I will treasure it always. To the family I give you my deepest sympathy, she was a wonderful woman and I’m glad that she was part of my life growing up in the wonderful little small town of Orrick.
Kristy Mansell-Sanders

December 22, 1930 – November 21, 2010

Diana L. Albertson Leake of Kansas City, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 21, 2010, at age 79. She passed away at St. Luke’s Heart Institute on the Plaza.

Diana was born December 22, 1930 in rural Orrick, Mo., to Joseph Ivan Albertson and Lillie Golden Thomas. Diana’s parents owned and operated the Albertson Coal & Lumber Company in Orrick, Mo., for many years. Diana stayed in Orrick through high school, then married her soul mate, Tyree K. Leake on Christmas Eve in 1947. As well as being a mother to her two children and a wife, Diana did secretarial worked for National Bellas Hess and General Electric in North Kansas City, Mo., owned and operated the first Mode-O-Day dress shop in Antioch Shopping Center and was a secretary for Diesel Engine & Fabricating in Houston, Texas during her life.

In her lifetime, she resided in Orrick and Liberty, Mo., then Kansas City, Mo., and Houston and Alamo, Texas. Diana and T.K. tried retirement in the Texas Valley, but love and the needs of family brought them back to the KC area in 1993.

Diana was baptized in the Christian faith and attended and taught Sunday School at Orrick Baptist Church in Orrick, Mo., and Freeway Manor Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.

Diana’s parents her brother and one sister, preceded her in death. Diana is survived by her husband of almost 63 years, T.K., one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Pat) Edwards, one son, Michael K Leake, and two grandchildren, Austin Leake and Mrs. Travis (Rachel Leake) Beyhmer, and one sister, Alta M. Windsor. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren by marriage.

Services will be held at Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick, Mo., on Friday, November 26, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., with viewing one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in South Point Cemetery.

Condolences

My Dad, my brother, Mike and I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers of sympathy in our time of loss. The details taken by The Gowing Funeral Home to ensure mom’s transition to Eternity is much appreciated. The stories of her life told to us by people at the services will long be remembered. She was taken from us so suddenly but we know she is waiting at Heaven’s gate for the time we join her.
Patricia Leake Edwards

October 17, 1921 – October 7, 2010

Geneva K. Stockton, 88 of Liberty, Mo., formerly of Orrick, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the Liberty Terrace Care Center.

Geneva was born on October 17, 1921 in Mt. Vernon, Ill., to Oscar Emsey and Icle Francis (Jackson) Reynolds. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harold L. Reynolds.

She is survived by a brother, Albin L. Reynolds of Neeses, S.C., nieces and a nephew. Also surviving is her large extended family and her caregivers, Susan and Tom Jones and special friend, Beverly Shoemaker.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, October 11, 2010 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. at the chapel. Burial in South Point Cemetery, Orrick.

Memorials suggested to the South Point Cemetery Assoc. in care of the Bank of Orrick.

Condolences

Geneva was a wonderful lady. I can still she her in her skirts, always a tucked in blouse, and pumps. What a classey lady. She was a dear friend of my mother (Lillian) who lived across the hall from her, and my mother in law (Vivian) who lived down the hall. The three of them had some good times together. Since they both passed away, I have been keeping track of Geneva and considered her to be a very good friend of mine. She is now at peace.
Carole and Don Thomason

Geneva was best friends with my Grandma from the time they were very young adults until my grandmothers death, so I have known her my entire life. She was always at Christmas gatherings and even often visiting or staying with my grandparents. I considered her not only as another grandma but as a special friend. She will be dearly missed.
Christine: Ferrel

I helped care for Geneva, She loved her skirts, pumps, and sweaters and one other thing COFFEE!!! I would help her do her hair in the morning with all those bobbi-pins and I enjoyed the time I was given with Geneva. She was so wonderful and sure to brighten alot of days for alot of people. I will miss her. I am so sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in knowing what a truly wondeful woman she was and how many memories you must have of her. Her memory will live on in all who got a chance just to know Geneva.
Amanda ODell

I guess I have know Aunt Geneva for most of my life through the Endsley family. She was not really my aunt but that is what I have always know her by. I am sad she is gone but I am sure she is sitting on the knee of our God. Save me a place, Aunt Geneva!
Sandy ( Paulson) Russo

August 13, 1925 – September 9, 2010

Christian “C.W.” Battagler, 85, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Mo.

C.W., as he was best known, was born near Orrick, Mo., on August 13, 1925 to Frank and Nettie (Hessenflow) Battagler. He was a lifelong Orrick area resident. C.W. had served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, serving as an MP with Company # 63 Infantry. Earlier he served time in Japan. During his military service, he received several medals and honors.

He was united in marriage to Wilma McFee in a ceremony performed in Liberty, Mo., on December 23, 1948.

C.W. was a farmer in the Orrick community and had worked as a security guard for the Lake City Army Ammunitions Plant for over 30 years. He was a member of the Orrick Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Robert Battagler, Howard Battagler, Fred Battagler and Wilbur Battagler.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wilma Battagler, of the home; two sons, Gary Battagler and wife, Dianna, and Alan Battagler and wife, Lorie, and a daughter, Joyce Battagler, all of Orrick, Mo.; a brother, Shirley Battagler of Orrick, Mo.; and a sister, Magdeline Hill of Norwalk, Calif.; his grandchildren, Scott Battagler, Todd Battagler, Amy Bryan (Jon), Colette Battagler, Taylor Battagler, and Ashley Rodenberg (Aaron); great grandchildren, Brett Battagler, Brady Battagler, Avis Rodenberg, Jordan Bryan, Alexis Bryan and Desiree Bryan.

The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2010 at the Orrick First Baptist Church. Burial with full Military honors will follow at Union Cemetery northwest of Orrick.

Condolences

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I did not know until after the services. God is with you and he is with God. May God continue to bless your family.
Ken and Beth (Waters) Warren

June 20, 1920 – August 26, 2010

Stella Fay Toloso, 90, of Richmond, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehab Center in Richmond, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Stella was born in Orrick, Mo., on June 20, 1920 to Walter O. Clemmons and Mary Caroline (Hufford) Clemmons Richardson. She was a lifelong Ray County resident.

Stella was a homemaker and a great wife, mother and grandmother. She also had worked as a nurses aide for the Ray County Memorial Hospital for ten years. She also had been a representative for Avon and Amway products. Stella was a member of the Camden Baptist Church, where she also taught Sunday school. She was a 4-H leader and was a member of the MU Extension Club.

She had a passion for fishing and loved to go often. She was proud of her family and loved every minute she spent with her daughters and their children .

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Henry Toloso on September 26, 1980, her brothers, Sammy Richardson, Bobby Richardson and Gene Richardson, and a great grandson, Chad Triplett, who died in infancy.

She is survived by her daughters, Madonna “Donna” Gann of Richmond, Mo., Barbara Schloman of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Ann Salanky and husband, Joe, of St. Joseph, Mo.; and a half sister, Mae Dean Creason of Excelsior Springs, Mo.

The family will greet friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick.

A Celebration of Stella’s life will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel with Chaplain Mary Stanford of Vitas Hospice officiating. Burial will follow in Craven Cemetery near Camden, Mo.

Memorial contributions are suggested in her memory to Vitas Hospice, 4041 South Lynn Court Drive, Suite 300, Independence, MO. 64055

Condolences

Aunt Stella’s laugh is echoing in my mind. My prayers are with you all.
Ann Benefield

Ann & Joe, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Micki & David Schussler

Sorry to hear about your mother. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jane (Thomas) Ogle

I will cherish her smile always, and am so thankful for the trip Ann and I made to Richmond and the time we spent sitting out in the yard with Aunt Stella.
Wylie Toloso

Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Robb and Leeann Yarnell

Dear Madonna, the comfort and care you gave your mom was such a great blessing for you both. Your big heart and very special love will give you peace with your loss. Love from the lake.
Babe & Ed Booth

November 10, 1942 – August 1, 2010

Jerrie Ann Christian, 67, of rural Orrick, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Jerrie was born on November 10, 1942 in Kansas City, Mo., to Cecil and Barbara (Hyder) Greer.

She was a graduate of Paseo High School in Kansas City with the class of 1960. She had worked as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell in Kansas City for a number of years.

On April 12, 1968 she was united in marriage to Jerry Christian. For the past 40 years she and her family have resided in the Orrick area.

Jerrie was devoted to her family, especially her husband, children , grandchildren and great grandchild.

She was the family caregiver making herself available to help those in her family. She was an avid Chiefs and Royals fan as she loved baseball and football. She was preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings.

Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Jerry Christian of the home; two sons, John Christian of Gladstone, Mo., and Eric Christian and wife, Mary Beth, of Washington, Ill.; a daughter, Jennifer McKiddy and husband, Todd, of Kansas City, Mo.; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick. Graveside services will be Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at South Point Cemetery near Orrick.

Condolences

Dorothy and I wish to offer our condolences to the family in their hour of loss.
Bill Shatto

Having the Christian’s as neighbors while I grew up and to have one of them pass is sad for many of us. Scott and I keep your family in our thoughts during this time.
Tamara (Shatto) Elliott

So sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert (Bobby Joe) Bodiford

My heart goes out to your family in this time of your loss.
Robert (Bob) Bodiford

December 30, 1926 – August 1, 2010

Loretta M. Holt, 83, of Richmond, Mo., formerly of Orrick and Kansas City, died Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the North Kansas City Hospital.

Loretta was born in Orrick, Mo., on December 30, 1926 to Theodore and Gladys (Lee) Knutter.

She was united in marriage to Raymond H. Holt on October 15, 1949. She was a homemaker, devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Loretta loved her family and the time spent with them. She also loved to fish and watch birds. She had a great love for nature.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Gladys Knutter, her husband, Raymond H. Holt in 1987, sisters, Mary Hughes and Sally Knutter, and a brother, John Knutter.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Mary Ann Holt of Richmond, Mo.; granddaughter, Stacey Holt of Kansas City; grandson, Jason Holt of Kansas City; a sister, Dorothy Ferns Knutter of Kansas City, Mo.; brothers, Amos Knutter of Orrick, Mo., David Knutter of St. Joseph, Mo., LeRoy Knutter and wife, Pat, of Warsaw, Mo., and Tom Knutter and wife, Ruth, of Kansas City, Mo.; several nephews and nieces; and her beloved dog, Angel.

The family will greet friends on Thursday, August 5, 2010 from `11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gowing Funeral Home in Orrick.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Mo., with the Rev. Mike Shane officiating.

Condolences

Ray, Mary Ann, Stacey and Jason,
Ray and I were sorry to hear the news about Aunt Loretta. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Carol & Ray Hughes – Haverland

Ray sorry to hear about your mother our thoughts are with the family at this time
Dale Myers