All Obituaries

Steven Wayne Colvin departed this earth in the company of angels on Wednesday, March 25, 2020,               in his home.   He was born July 9, 1954, in Ogden, Utah, to parents Marilyn (Malan) Colvin Wilson and Wayne D. Colvin.  He was united in marriage on October 11, 1974, to Karen Denise (Osborne) Colvin.   Steve was an avid hunter and fisherman, was a member of the NRA, and thoroughly enjoyed vintage...

Graham Terrance Grimes, 65, peacefully passed on March 20, 2020 after a courageous ten year battle with lung and bone cancer. He was in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters.  Graham was born on June 21, 1954 and is the son of the late Graham T. Grimes and Marie (Blacker) Grimes.  He was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois.  After graduating high school, Graham proudly served in the United States Navy.   Graham married Kathi (Baackes), the love of his life,...

J. Paul Thornsberry, 80, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at his residence in Eldon, Missouri.  He was born November 19, 1939 in Brumley, Missouri the son of the late James L. and Ruth Eileen (Sullivan) Thornsberry.  On July 13, 1963 in Olean, Missouri he was united in marriage to Judy (Walker) Thornsberry who survives of the home. Other survivors include, Daughter, Glenna Barfield (Gene) of Jefferson City, Missouri Son, Greg Thornsberry (April) of Jefferson...

Sandra Eileen Meyer, 74 of Lenexa, Kansas passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was born February 9, 1946 in Goodland, Kansas the daughter of the late Rueben and Ruby Peter.  On December 22, 1963 she was united in marriage to Robert L. Meyer of Goodland, Kansas, who proceeded her in death on September 25, 2013. Sandy was a big NASCAR and Kansas City Royals fan, loved to sing and play music and enjoyed spending time with...

Clifford Ross McKinley, 78, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at SSM St. Mary’s Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.  He was born March 25, 1941 in Barnett, Missouri the son of the late James Wray and Billie (Runyan) McKinley. On July 1, 1961 in Eldon, Missouri he was united in marriage to Patricia “Pat” (Reynolds) McKinley who survives of the home.   Other survivors include,   Son, Phillip McKinley (Cara) of Reeds Spring,...

James O. Graf, 74, of Rocky Mount, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his residence in Rocky Mount, Missouri.  He was born October 26, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late James John and Shirley Mary (Madzen) Graf.  On December 30, 1994 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Ginny (Bamert) Graf who survives of the home.   Other survivors include,   Children, Jim Graf,III of Lake Worth Beach, FL; J. Michelle Beach (Danny) of Waverly...

Helen T. Taylor, 93, of Olean, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her residence in Olean, Missouri.  She was born February 22, 1927 in Olean, Missouri the daughter of the late Henry and Georgia Smith.  On November 10, 1943 in Olean, Missouri she was united in marriage to Ernest L. Taylor, Sr. who preceded her in death on February 18, 2018.   Survivors include,   Children, Mary L. Woods of Kansas City, MO; James E. “Jim” Taylor (Johnnie) of...

Pamela “Pam” Sue (Darr) Lindsey, 71, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 and was born February 19, 1949 in Plainview Nebraska to Howard and Mildred (Hobson) Darr. She spent her childhood in Nebraska and California. She was united in marriage to Gary Lindsey on May 10, 1969.  They lived their first years of marriage in Illinois and later moved to Missouri where they raised their family.   Pam had a variety of jobs including homemaker, onion factory, jeans factory,...

            Beverly Ponder, 61, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.  She was born August 18, 1958 in Boonville, Missouri, the daughter of the late Alfred Ewing Bittle and Trellis Allene (Nichols) Bittle.  On February 14, 1997 in Miami, Oklahoma she was united in marriage to Phil Ponder who survives of the home.  Other survivors include,  Daughter, ShyAnn...

 Wedel, Evelyn K., 95, passed away March 11, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. Her zest for life, faith, generosity, loving heart and concern for everyone she met will be missed by many. Born September 2, 1924 in Eugene, Missouri to Clem and Rose (Bungart) Kempker, she was the eldest of six children. After graduating from high school at age 16, she obtained a teaching certificate from the Teachers College in Warrensburg, Missouri and served as a beloved teacher where she taught all 8 grades...