MORRISON OBITUARY
Pinnie Rebecca Morrison was born July 10, 1910, near Taitsville, Missouri,
in Ray County. She departed this life May 27, 1999 at the age of
88 years.
She was the daughter of James and Ida (McElwee) Butler.
She was married to Ernest C. Mmorrison on October 5, 1962. They
lived on the farm until his death on March 11, 1990.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Carrollton, Vesta
Chapter No. 5, O.E.S., and a charter member of the Daughters of the Union.
She is survived by two step-daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Burnside and Mrs.
Maureen Smith; one step-granddaughter, Mrs. Pamela Kelly; and one step-grandson,
Mr. John M. Burnside. She is also survived by three nieces, Mrs.
Ethel Teegarden, Knoxville, Missouri, Mrs. Zelma Kinder, and Mrs. Thelma
Knutter, both of Warsaw, Missouri; one nephew, many great-nieces and great-
nephews; great-great nieces, great-great-nephews and great-great-great-niece
and nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and a nephew,
Estel Butler of Knoxville, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Jim West at 10:00 A.M.,
Saturday, at the Gibson Funeral Home in Carrollton. Burial was in
Oak Hill Cemetery, Carrollton.
MORAN OBITUARY
Mary Margaret Butcher Moran, age 78, of Waverly, Missouri, died May
25, 1999, at the Apple Ridge Care Center in Waverly.
She was born August 22, 1920, in Marshall, Missouri, the daughter of
Walter William and Dollie Mae Duncan Butcher. She attended Waverly
schools and worked at the Lake City Arsenal for 25 years.
She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Waverly.
On March 28, 1970, she was married to Leonard Moran in Liberty, Missouri.
He survives at the home.
She is further survived by several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 28, at the Gibson
Funeral Home in Waverly. Burial will be in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly.
The family suggests contributions to the Waverly Christian Church Youth
Group in memory of Mrs. Moran.
BERNING OBITUARY
Orville Glen Berning, age 84, of Carrollton, Missouri, died May 25,
1999, at the Vincor Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was born December 1, 1914, near Norborne, Missouri, the son of Martin
and Jeanne Downing Berning. At the age of three he was given to his
grandmother and grandfather, Bill and Anna Berning to be raised.
He began school at Weatherholt School south of Norborne, and graduated
from Norborne High School in 1933.
He worked for the Lacrosse Lumber Company under the supervision of
Artie Warren. After three years, he transferred to Marshall, and
worked for a year before enrolling in Missouri Valley College. He
graduated with a degree in Business Administration.
After graduation he signed up for an Officers' Training Course in the
Naval Reserve. In January, 1942, he was called to Northwestern University
in Chicago for Naval Training. He graduated from the reserve as First
Lieutenant and was sent immediately to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to catch his
ship to New Caledonia, where he served as a fuel deliverer for the ships
in the area. He was below the equator for nine months before returning
to the states for additional equipment. He later returned to New
Caledonia for another nine months.
In December of 1943, he had a week's leave at which time he married
Mary Irene Thomas. She preceded him in death on February 4, 1999.
After the marriage, he joined his ship. He was transferred from
the USS Sabine to the AOG 65 as Navigating Officer. After seven months
he was returned to the States to outfit the AO 25 which was a new attack
transport, and when he was finished, he was shipped through the Panama
Canal back to Hawaii where ships were gathered for an attack on Nagasaki.
While in route, the atomic bomb was dropped on Heroshima which ended the
war. He had accumulated leave for immediate shipment back to the
United States. He arrived in San Diego and visited his mother for
a few days before continuing the trip home on December 1, 1945.
He then went into business with his father who owned the Martin Berning
Insurance Agency which also handled real estate, and prepared income tax
returns. He continued in the business as an income tax specialist
until January 1, 1985.
While in business, Glen belonged to the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce,
Carrollton Country Club, and in 1957, took his degrees into the Shrine
and was a member of the Ararat Temple of KC. He was also a member
of the Methodist Church.
On March 14, 1946, he and his wife had a son, Robert Martin Berning.
He and his wife, Kathy, survive in Marshall, Missouri.
Other survivors include a half-brother, Wallace Dale Berning, Minot,
North Dakota; two half- sisters, Phoebe Ann Shepard, Leawood, Kansas, and
Ruth Mary Scott, Chula Vista, California, and a granddaughter, Lori
Graveside services will be 1:30 P.M., Friday, May 28, at Carroll Memory
Gardens, Carrollton, conducted by Reverend Lawrence Holt. The Carrollton
VFW will conduct Military Services.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, with Masonic Services
at 8:00 P.M., at the Gibson Funeral Home in Carrollton.
The family suggests contributions to the American Diabetes Association
in memory of Mr. Berning.
MAGRUDER OBITUARY
Elizabeth S. Magruder, age 94, of Carrollton, Missouri, died May 20,
1999, at the Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.
She was born May 5, 1905, in Sanger, Texas, the daughter of Joe and
Ada Frances King Forbes. She attended school in Armstrong, Missouri,
and was a seamstress.
She was a member of the Carrollton First Baptist Church and the Rebekah
Lodge.
On September 5, 1923, she was married to Lemuel B. Magruder in Moberly,
Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1977.
Survivors include two daughters, Edna Frances Willis, and Sarah Ellen
Basnett, both of Jefferson City, Missouri; a son, James Lemuel Magruder,
and his wife, Darla, of Carrollton; fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren,
and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, one sister,
three brothers, and three grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 1:30 P.M., Saturday, May 22, 1999, at Carroll
Memory Gardens, Carrollton, conducted by Reverend Ron Marsh.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M., Friday, at the Gibson Funeral
Home, Carrollton.
The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society in
memory of Mrs. Magruder.
BEWERS OBITUARY
A former Carrollton, Missouri, resident, Pamela Mary Bewers, age 74,
died May 10, 1999, at the Denton Nursing/Rehabilitation Center in Denton,
Texas.
She was born September 25, 1924, in London, England, the daughter of
Arthur Jack and Mary Stockes Reynolds.
She was a member of the Carrollton Christian Church.
She was married to Brian Dudley Bewers. He preceded her in death
on June 22, 1979.
Survivors include two sons, Geoffrey Bewers and Michael Bewers.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant son.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Joe Barone at 11:00 A.M.,
Friday, May 14, 1999, at the Gibson Funeral Home in Carrollton. Burial
was in Carroll Memory Gardens in Carrollton.
The family suggests contributions to the Christian Church in memory
of Mrs. Bewers. They may be left at or mailed to the Gibson Funeral
Home in Carrollton.
OBITUARY
Harold Hugh Mansur, age 71, of the Stet community, died May 11, 1999,
at the Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.
He was born May 22, 1927, in Ray County, Missouri, the son of Roy and
Mae Kavanaugh Mansur. He graduated from Stet High School. A
lifelong Carroll County farmer, he also served as the Standard Oil Agent
for thirteen years.
He was a member of the Union Baptist Church of Norborne, Missouri.
On May 18, 1945, he was married to Jaunita Lois Carr in Kansas City,
Missouri. She survives at the home.
Other survivors include one son, Mark Mansur, and wife Cheryl, Carrollton;
two daughters, Carol Newham, and husband, Bob Ed, Norborne, and Kay LaJoie,
Carrollton; one sister, Kathryn Temple, Overland Park, Kansas; one brother,
Donald Mansur, Gladstone, Missouri; six grandchildren, Barbara Stiek, Robert
Mansur, Mike Newham, Ryan Newham, Jason LaJoie, and Joel LaJoie; three
great-grandchildren, Kaleb Newham, Hannah Grace Mansur and Ben Brockway.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Kenneth and
Robert Mansur, and a sister, Wilma Lungren.
Memorial services will be 10:30 A.M., Saturday, May 15, at the Gibson
Funeral Home in Carrollton.
Friends may call at the residence anytime before or after the service.
The family suggests contributions to Leukemia Research, H.E.L.P. Cancer
Services, or Antioch Cemetery in memory of Mr. Mansur.
HENDERSON OBITUARY
Robert Ray Henderson, age 63, of Carrollton, Missouri, died May 2, 1999,
at the Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.
He was born June 22, 1935, in Carrollton, the son of Robert and Violet
Harden Henderson. He attended Carrollton Grade School and graduated
from Carrollton High School. He served in the US Army Reserves.
He was manager of Orscheln Farm and Home Supply for 36 years.
On November 24, 1956, he was married to Jane Conner in the Carrollton
First Christian Church. She preceded him in death on March 29, 1995.
Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Henderson, Columbia, Missouri,
and Dianna Henderson, Kansas City, Missouri; three sons, Phillip Henderson
and Mike Henderson, both of Carrollton, and Jeff Henderson, Bogard, Missouri;
his mother, Violet Sanders and step-father, Ernest Sanders, Carrollton;
two sisters, Bonnie Foster, Columbia, Missouri, and Linda Aschen, St. Charles,
Missouri; an uncle, Roy Henderson, Carrollton; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at the
Gibson Funeral Home in Carrollton. Burial will be in Pleasant Park
Cemetery, Carrollton.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M., Tuesday, at the funeral
home.
The family suggests contributions to the Carrollton Christian Church
Scholarship Fund or the American Heart Association in memory of Mr. Henderson.
SHULL OBITUARY
Joy Shull, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at Grandview
Healthcare Center in Washington, Missouri after a lengthy illness.
He was born September 4, 1912, in Tina, Missouri, the eldest son of Elmo
and Rhoda Margaret O'Dell Shull. He attended school in Hale, Missouri
and graduated from the Hale High School. He live in Hale until 1947
when he moved to Carrollton, Missouri, where he resided until entering
Grandview Healthcare Center in 1996. He was married to Opal Vonceil
Lyons on November 30, 1933. He was a member of the First Christian
Church of Carrollton.
Joy had farms in the Hale, Missouri, area his entire life and was a
very active livestock dealer, attending community sales in western Missouri
on a daily basis. He also had feeder cattle operations in Kansas
and Texas. He developed a forty acre lake south of Hale that is now
operated by the Missouri Conservation Commission known as the Little Compton
Fishing Area. Joy and Opal were named Carroll County's Farm Conservation
Family in 1994.
Survivors include his wife, Opal, who currently resides at the Grandview
Healthcare Center; a son, Robert J. Shull and wife, Rosemary, of Goleta,
California; a daughter, Carolyn Tatlow, and husband, Lynn, of Villa Ridge,
Missouri; two sisters, Mary Lou Griffin, Carrollton, and Maxine Howard,
Chillicothe; two brothers, Gayle Shull, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and
Bud Shull, Hale; four grandchildren, Bob Shull, Jr., Amy Shull, Steven
Tatlow, and David Tatlow; eight grand-children; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Trenneth Ross Shull,
in infancy; a brother, Bill Shull, and a grandson, Rodney J. Shull
Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 26, at the
Gibson Funeral Home in Carrollton, with the Reverend Joe Barone officiating.
Friends may call at the visitation prior to the service starting at 9:30
A.M. Burial will follow at the Carroll Memory Gardens in Carrollton.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association in memory
of Joy Shull.
NOWAK OBITUARY
Sibyl w. Nowak, age 79, of Carrollton, Missouri, died June 20, 1999,
at the Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.
She was born November 18, 1919, in LePanto, Arkansas, the daughter
of Ralph and Mary Lee Paul Warren. She attended grade and high school
in Springfield, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois.
She attended the Methodist Church.
On March 20, 1964, she was married to Andrew F. Nowak in Dallas, Texas.
He survives at the home.
Other survivors include a sister, Martha J. Reimer, Carrollton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
Graveside services will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, at the Oak Hill Cemetery
in Carrollton.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, at the Gibson
Funeral Home in Carrollton.
The family suggests contributions to the Carrollton Senior Center in
memory of Mrs. Nowak.
NEWMAN OBITUARY
Cal Newman, age 98, of Carrollton, Missouri, died June 15, 1999, at
the Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.
He was born August 10, 1900, the son of Robert L. and Martha Tomlin
Newman in Carroll County, Missouri.
He attended Reynolds Grade School and graduated from Carrollton High
School in 1921. He served in the US Army during World War II.
He was a member of the Carrollton VFW Post #1773.
Survivors include a brother, Robert Newman, and several nieces and
nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted by Reverend Bert Hughes at 1:30
P.M., Thursday, at the Powell Cemetery, Carrollton.
There will be no set visitation. The body will lie in state Wednesday
afternoon and before services time on Thursday at the Gibson Funeral Home
in Carrollton.
The family suggests contributions to the Powell Cemetery in memory
of Mr. Newman. They may be left at or mailed to the Gibson Funeral
Home in Carrollton.
DORNER OBITUARY
A former Carrollton, Missouri resident, Alvin Gerald (Jerry) Dorner,
age 72, died June 11, 1999, at the Simi Valley Hospital in Simi Valley,
California.
He was born October 21, 1926, in Carroll County, Missouri, the son
of George Alvin and Evaleen Evans Dorner. He graduated from Carrollton
High School and received his degree from the University of Missouri in
Columbia, where he also did graduate work. He belonged to Phi Beta
Pi while there. He also did graduate work in Ann Arbor, Michigan
and at USC.
He worked for Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company for 45 years where he had
worked in several different departments, including research, and retired
as District Manager.
On June 15, 1949, he was married to Diana Jean Bleckner. She
preceded him in death. He then married Kay A. Carpenter on July 9,
1983. She survives at the home.
He was a member of the Bel Air Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son, Gerald Gordon (Gary) Dorner, Woodland Hills,
California; his mother, Evaleen Dorner, Carrollton; a granddaughter, Katherine
Diana; and a grandson, Wes.
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M., Thursday, June 17, at the Gibson
Funeral Home in Carrollton, conducted by the Reverend Jim West. Burial
will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Carrollton.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, at Gibson Funeral
Home.
The family suggests contributions to the Bel Air Presbyterian Church
or the Carrollton United Methodist Church in memory of Mr. Dorner.
COSTNER OBITUARY
Clarence Costner, age 87, of Norborne, Missouri, died June 13, 1999,
at his home.
He was born November 3, 1911, near Norborne in Carroll County, Missouri,
the son of Philip and Mary Melissa Chrisman Costner. He attended
the Costner School and was a lifelong farmer.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norborne, where he had
served as a deacon.
On August 21, 1938, he was married to Helen Lorene Koontz. She
survives at the home.
Other survivors include five daughters, Marlyn Martin and Dianne Raw,
both of Carrollton; Judy Raw and Rhonda McNelly, both of Norborne, and
Betty Newham, Mesa, Arizona; a sister, Mabel Braxdale, Carrollton; fourteen
grandchildren; and thirteen grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Floyd and Bernice;
and a sister, Viola Rodenberg.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 19, at the First
Baptist Church in Norborne. Burial will be in Fairhaven Cemetery
in Norborne.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Friday, at the Gibson Funeral
Home in Norborne.
The family suggests contributions to the Norborne First Baptist Church
in memory of Mr. Costner.
BECK OBITUARY
A former Carrollton resident, Mildred Kinder Beck, age 86, died June
5, 1999, at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.
She was the daughter of Herman and Louise Kracke Kinder. She
was married to Avery A. Beck. He preceded her in death on February
23, 1988.
She was a member of the Carrollton United Methodist Church and also
a member and past president of the Liberty Extension Club. After
moving to Johnson City ten years ago, she attended Cherokee United Methodist
Church where she was a member of the Fellowship Class and Prime Timers.
Survivors include one daughter, Martha Lea Reese and her husband, Jay;
two grandchildren, Jennifer Lea Reese and Jay Garst Reese, all of Johnson
City; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Edward,
Elmer and Eldon.
Graveside services were conducted by Reverend Jim West at 2:00 P.M.,
Thursday, at Carroll Memory Gardens in Carrollton.
The family suggests contributions to the Cherokee Methodist Church
or the Carrollton Methodist Church in memory of Mrs. Beck. They may
be left at or mailed to the Gibson Funeral Home, Carrollton.
CAREW OBITUARY
Anna A. Carew, age 101, of Carrollton, Missouri, died June 3, 1999,
at the Carrollton Nursing Center.
She was born August 3, 1897, in the Sugartree area, southeast of Norborne,
the daughter of Anthony and Theresa Schmucki Schreiner. She attended
Sugartree Community School.
She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carrollton, the
Altar Society and the Legion of Mary.
On April 28, 1926, she was married to Patrick Carew in the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Norborne. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, James Carew, Carrollton, and William Carew,
Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren, Kerry and Kevin..
She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 7, at the St. Mary's
Catholic Church in Carrollton, conducted by Reverend Ken Criqui.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Carrollton.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 7:45 P.M., on Sunday, at the Gibson
Funeral Home in Carrollton. The rosary will begin at 7:45 P.M.
The family suggests contributions to the St. Mary's Catholic Church
or the Carrollton Nursing Center. They may be left at or mailed to
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