Thursday, September 17, 2009

Noble William George 1910-1984

Noble William George, 74, of Montreal, Missouri, died Friday, June 23, 1984.

He was born on February 19, 1910 in Camden County, Missouri to Gohlson Monroe and Nellie Rutter George.

On March 11, 1937, he was married to Beulah Taylor in Richland, Missouri. To this union were born two children. They are a daughter Charlotte of Eldon, Missouri, and a son, Jerry of Montreal, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, daughter, son. Daughter-in-law, Jeannette, two granddaughters Michelle and Elaine, one brother Clay of Walla Walla, Washington; and two sisters Mable Davis of Springfield, Missouri; and Geneviene McCracken of Columbus, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister.

He has been a farmer in Camden County most of his life.

Noble was a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church for many years where he served as deacon, Sunday School Director, and teacher.

He took an active part in community and county organizations where he assumed various leadership positions. Among these were his involvement in establishing the Missouri University Extension Council in Camden County working as 4-H leader, and serving as ASCS County Committeeman for a number of years.

Services for Nobel William George were held at Colonial Funeral Chapel 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 1984. Officiating at the services were Shirley Williams and Rev. Henry Addison. Music was provided by Morris McDaniel. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery. Escorts were: Michael Demarast, Leo Long, Buel Meredith, Louis Boze, Francis Taylor, and John Mitschele. Honorary Escorts were: Archie Allee, Clyde Eaken, Oscar George, Floyd Frederick, Ronnie George, and Jim Harrold. Under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland, Missouri.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

B.J. (Franklin) Knamiller 1934-2009

B.J. Knamiller, 74, of Rocky Mount, Mo., passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at her residence in Rocky Mount.
She was born Nov. 13, 1934, in St. Louis, Mo., a daughter to Leslie and Helen (Vesper) Franklin.
B.J. was united in marriage on June 22, 1957, in St. Louis, to Leith Knamiller and together they had shared the past 52 years until her passing.
B.J. loved Teddy Bears and had a large collection of them. She enjoyed her extensive travels in which she had traveled all seven continents. B.J. was part of the JazmaTazz of Lake Ozark and was a member of Lake Ozark Christian Church. More than any thing else, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
B.J. is survived by her husband Leith of the home; one son, Keith Knamiller and his wife Monique, of Rocky Mount, and one daughter, Kari Gubler and her husband Kent, of Frederick, Md.; and six grandchildren; along with several other relatives and friends.
B.J. was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Franklin.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 5, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Lake Ozark Christian Church in Lake Ozark, Mo.

Gary J. McDowell 1951-2009

Gary J. McDowell, 58, of Eldon, Mo., passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at Osage Beach Health Care Center in Osage Beach, Mo.
Gary was born Jan. 31, 1951, in Miller County, Mo., a son to Curtis and Leona (Luttrell) McDowell.
Gary had worked as an auto mechanic for the better part of his life. He had also worked at the Lodge of Four Seasons for several years.
In his spare time, Gary loved to fish, and work on various odd jobs in the area.
Gary is survived by two sons, Curtis McDowell and Robert McDowell; one daughter, Sandra Mc Dowell; five brothers, Dennis Luttrell, David McDowell, John McDowell, Ronnie McDowell and Bobby McDowell; two sisters, Donna Barne and Linda Plemmons, and ten grandchildren along with several other relatives and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Billy Luttrell; and one daughter, Sheila Rae McDowell.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Ulman Community Building in Ulman, Missouri.

John Nicholas Shoults 1985-2009

John Nicholas Shoults, son of John Paul Shoults and Lynne Gail Colliver Stewart, was born, Dec. 31, 1985, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He departed this life, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in his home, Roach, Mo., at the age of 23 years, 7 months and 28 days.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Shoults; maternal grandparents, Wayne and Judy Colliver; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Mary Shoults and a cousin, Kenny Colliver.
Survivors include his mother, Lynne Stewart and husband Don of Camdenton, Mo.; his father, John Shoults of Springfield, Mo.; his brothers, Chris Stewart of Roach, and Andrew Shoults of Springfield; his sisters, Jennifer Stewart and fiancé James Turcott of South Prairie, Wash., Crystal Stewart of Camdenton, and Megan Shoults and Brooke Shoults both of Jacksonville, Fla; nieces and nephews, Kielee, Trenton and Jenna Turcott and Christian Martin; aunts and uncles, Glenn and Sonya Colliver and Connie and Rocky Mills all of Camdenton, Danny and Mary Shoults of Auxvasse, Mo., and Cathy and Keith Murray of Mexico, Mo., and a host of other relatives and many friends.
Nick was raised in Camdenton and was a graduate of Camdenton High School in the class of 2004. While in school, he was active in the Future Farmers of America and The Pride of the Lake Marching Band. He served as a volunteer for the Mid-County Fire Protection District and went through EMT training.
After high school, he enlisted with the United States Army. He felt compelled to serve his fellow man and was in active duty in Iraq for most of his term in the Army serving as a cannon gunner.
Due to an injury while serving in Iraq, he was honorably discharged in 2008. While in the Army he received many decorations and medals including, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal - Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
Nick made a profession of faith and was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Camdenton.
He had a passion for bull riding and rode in as many events as he could. He also enjoyed cage fighting. He went camping and canoeing many times with his family and friends. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them throughout the years.
Nick was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his service to his country and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Burial with full military honors will follow in Allee Memorial Gardens, Camdenton. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m., Wednesday Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to assist the family and left at the funeral home or the church the day of the service.

Kathryn L. (Johnson) Kennedy 1936-2009

Kathryn L. Kennedy, 73, of Gravois Mills, passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at her home.
She was born July 26, 1936, of Hastings, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Glen and Agnes Randolph Johnson.
On Aug. 13, 1955, in Hastings, Neb., she was united in marriage to Duane R. Kennedy, who survives of the home.
Kathryn worked as a secretary for a State Farm Agent in Lincoln, Neb., for 10 years. She was a member of the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie where she was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed wood carving and ceramics.
In addition to her husband, Duane, of 54 years, she is survived by two sons, Bill Kennedy and wife Thonya of Blue Springs and Mike Kennedy and wife Crystl of Lincoln, Neb.; six grandchildren, Deklan Kennedy, Alisha Kennedy, Jacelyn Kennedy, Cheyanne Kennedy, Brook Kennedy, and Jacob Kennedy; and many other relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Shrine of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, Mo. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.
Graveside services and interment will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4, at the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Lincoln, Neb., with a visitation held from 2:30-3- p.m., at the cemetery chapel.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mother’s Shrine, P.O. Box 1250, Laurie, MO, 65038.

Robert Eugene Melton 1957-2009

Robert Eugene Melton, 52, of Edwards, Mo., passed away Aug. 25, 2009, at a friends home in Edwards.
Robert was born March 10, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo., a son to Hiram and Euphama (Piper) Melton.
He served in the United States Marines after high school. He enjoyed fishing, and being with his friends.
Robert is survived by one son, William, of Kansas City, Mo., one sister Rebecca Reed of Kansas City, Mo., along with several other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Climax Springs City Park in Climax Springs, M0.

Donna D. Scovill 1927-2009

Donna D. Scovill, 82, of Versailles, Mo., passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.
She was born Aug. 1, 1927, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the late William Jewel and Lenna Jane Rogers Sanders.
On Dec. 17, 1997, in Sunrise Beach, she was united in marriage to Robert Scovill, who survives of the home.
Donna enjoyed gardening, sewing, cleaning, and she loved to swim. She was a member of the Lakeside Community Church in Gravois Mills, Mo.
In addition to her husband, Bob, she is survived by one son, Jim Howard and wife Trish of Romayor, Texas; one daughter, Chris Libby and husband Ray of Versailles; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dick Sanders and wife Sylvia of Sunrise Beach, Mo., and Bill Sanders and wife Lilly of New Mexico; daughter-in-law, Melana Howard of Versailles; and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Howard, and two sisters, Carmen Kincaid and Jackie Wagoner.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles with the Reverends Dick Sanders and Landon “Cap” Chapman officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.