Obituaries

Published 8-13-08

Mack Webster, 73

Mack Webster, son of Porter and Rosa Rogers Webster, was born, February 27, 1935 in Camden County, Missouri. He died Sunday, July 20, 2008 in Boone Hospital, Columbia, Missouri at the age of seventy-three years, four months and twenty-three days.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Frank, Bill, J.D., Russ and Mark, his twin and one sister, Dorothy Burns.

Survivors include his children, Maxine Bartee and husband David and Kenneth Webster and wife Angela all of Richland, Missouri, Jim Webster and wife Debbie of Urbana, Missouri, Nancy Hanks and husband Tom and Donna Upton and husband Russell all of Kaiser, Missouri; a companion, Dorothy Webster of Camdenton, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters, Freida Stouffer and husband Gleason of Bolivar, Missouri, Nancy Sherwin of Camdenton, Missouri and Helen Morris and husband Stanley of Fair Grove, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Mack was raised in Camden County and served his country in the U.S. Army at Ft. Leonard Wood for a short time. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to Camden County where he worked for Blair Cedar. He later moved to Kansas City, where he began a career as a dock worker for Middle West Freight Way. He retired after thirty years of service and moved to Richland, Missouri.

He was saved and baptized at Ira Missionary Baptist Church in Eldridge.

In spare time, he enjoyed working around the farm and helping with the cattle. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mack was a loving father, companion, grandfather, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. We will miss him, but know that his memory will live on forever in our hearts.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial followed in Macks Creek Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Lisa Michelle Byington, 39

Lisa Michelle Byington passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri. Lisa was born January 7, 1969 in Festus, Missouri, a daughter to Frank and Joyce (Price) Byington.

She loved gardening and playing sports, being outdoors.  She loved her family and spending time with them.

Surviving are her children , Brittany Wallace and Kimberly Wallace of the home, step-daughter Anna Maria Wells of Texas and step son Thomas Wallace of Delodge,MO, grandchildren; Ty, Paige, AJ, Markel, Marrien;  parents Frank and Joyce Byington of Camdenton, MO, one brother Thomas Byington of Maryland,  one sister Reginia Brooks of De Soto, Missouri and her friend Chris Brooks of Camdenton, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents one brother Paul and sister Darlene. The family received friends Thursday July 24, 2008 at Hedges Scott Funeral Home Camdenton, MO. 

Funeral services were held Monday July 28 at Mahn Funeral Home in DeSoto, MO, with burial at Bonne Terre, MO

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the family.   

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Zachary “Zack” Mortensen, 18

Zachary Ray “Zack” Mortensen, son of Melissa Marie Geszvain Mortensen and Richard Ray Mortensen, was born, January 20, 1990 in Camp Pendleton, California. He died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 near Greenview, Missouri at the age of eighteen years, six months and two days.

Survivors include his mother, Melissa Mortensen and Mark Larocque of Camdenton, Missouri; his father Rick Mortensen and wife Bethany of Festus, Missouri; three siblings, Joseph Larocque of Camdenton, Missouri and Avin and Zelia Mortensen both of Festus, Missouri; his maternal grandfather, Dan Geszvain and wife Marisela of Yuma, Arizona; his paternal grandmother, Sharon Mortensen of Roby, Missouri; his maternal great-grandmother, Esther Geszvain-Whyte and husband Charlie of Sussex, Wisconsin and a host of other family members and many special friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jean Geszvain and his paternal grandfather, Arvin Mortensen. Zack lived in many places throughout the United States while growing up. In 2000, he moved to Camdenton as a fifth grader. He graduated from Camdenton High School in the class of 2008. While in high school he was on the Laker wrestling and football teams his freshman and sophomore years. He was also an active member of the F.F.A. throughout high school. He was currently working as a cook at Captain Ron’s.

He made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Camdenton. In his spare time he enjoyed playing video games and watching movies. He had many friends and loved spending time hanging out with them. He was good at working with his hands and enjoyed building things and working on his truck.

Zack was a loving son, brother and grandson and was a caring friend. Although his life was too brief, he touched many lives and his memory will carry on in the hearts of his family and friends forever.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 26, 2008 in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Camdenton. Burial followed in Dale Blair Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to create a F.F.A. Scholarship at Camdenton High School and left at the funeral home or the church.

Bonnie Louise Evans, 76

Bonnie Louise Evans, daughter of George and Laura Ann Allen Burns, was born, June 15, 1932 in Decaturville, Missouri. She died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of seventy-six years, one month and eight days.

On February 12, 1953 in Eldridge, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Everett Anderson Evans and to this union four children were born. Together they shared forty-six years until his passing on December 3, 1999.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Michael Evans; a brother, Lee Burns and two sisters, Ferba Arthur and Ruby Gregory.

Survivors include her children, Tony Evans and wife Jenny of Macks Creek, Missouri; Carla Wier and husband Kirk of Blue Springs, Missouri and Jenelle Horton and husband Bobby of Macks Creek, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

She was a life-long resident of Camden County. She owned and operated The Truck Port Café in Camdenton for many years and later Bonnie’s Café in Macks Creek. She was well known for her delicious Fried Pies.

She was saved at the age of twenty at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a member for the rest of her life.

In her spare time she enjoyed quilting and had made many beautiful quilts for her family and friends. Her legacy will live on for generations through her quilts. She loved being a grandma and spending time with her grandchildren.

Bonnie was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered by many people and we celebrate her life and her many accomplishments.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 27, 2008 in Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, Decaturville. Burial followed in Mt. Horeb Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mt. Horeb Cemetery and left at the funeral home.

Walter P. Bortnick, 82

Walter P. Bortnick of Lake Ozark, MO, passed away July 25, 2008, at Lake Regional Hospital.  Visitation was Monday, July 28, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 2411 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark, MO. 

Funeral Mass followed at 11 a.m. 

He was born November 18, 1925, in Kansas City, KS, to Sophie and Nicholas Bortnick who emigrated from Poland.  He served in the United States Marine Corps in WW II and received two Purple Hearts. 

He had a varied career that included sales, manufacturing, and business ownership.  He was a member and past officer of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

He served numerous roles as a member of the Knights of Columbus and was recently elected Grand Knight. 

He is survived by his wife, Cherie, his brother, Michael Bortnick, sons Michael Bortnick, Martin Bortnick, Stephen Bortnick, and David Bortnick; daughters Donna Bortnick, Janice Edwards, Paula Crow, and Laura Bauml; and six grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Wonderland Camp, Rocky Mount, MO, 573-392-1000

Roy Cleo Long, 81

Roy Cleo Long, son of Harold Glen and Janie Ruth Bailey Long, was born March 29, 1927, in Waynesville, Missouri. He died Saturday, July 26, 2008, in his home, Montreal, Missouri, at the age of eighty-one years, three months and twenty-eight days.

On December 17, 1949 in Richland, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Fern Mae Shivers and to this union one son was born. Together they shared fifty-seven years, until her passing on December 29, 2006.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, a son, Gerald L. Long and a brother, Howard Dale Long.

Survivors include two grandsons, Stacey Roy Long of Montreal, Missouri and Mark Wayne Long and wife Karin of Camdenton, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Alex and Faith; two brothers, his twin, Harold L. Long and wife Betty and Jack long and wife Mattie all of Montreal, Missouri; a special friend, Evelyn Davis of Richland, Missouri; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews and many friends.

He was raised in the Ft. Leonard Wood area and at the age of fourteen the family moved to the Montreal area. After school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country at the end of WWII. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he came back home and married his wife. 

He worked as an office manager for the Camden County ASC Office. He later became a rural mail carrier and was a member of the Rural Mail Carrier Association. All the while, he was a farmer and a stockman.

Roy made a profession of faith in Christ and attended Freedom Church of Christ.

In his spare time he enjoyed traveling; having been all over the United States with his wife. He also enjoyed attending live stock auctions. Most days, he could be found at either the Camdenton Senior Center or the Richland Senior Center where he enjoyed visiting with friends.

Roy was a loving grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. He made an impression on many lives and his memory will be treasured.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial followed in Montreal Cemetery, Montreal, Missouri.

Memorial donations may be made to Camdenton Senior Center and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Published 8-6-08

Jim Kirk, 70

Marvin James Kirk, son of Alfred H. and Celest Sherman Kirk, was born, August 26, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri. He died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at his residence in Camdenton, Missouri at the age of seventy years, ten months, and thirteen days. On March 16, 1979 in Gerald, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Anita Sandra Ocsody. Together they have shared the past twenty-nine years. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his loving wife, Anita of the home; a son, John Baumgarth, Jr. and wife Stacey of Villa Ridge, Missouri; three grandchildren, Tyler, Clayton and Kristin Baumgarth; two brothers, Bill Kirk of Ballwin, Missouri and Danny Kirk and wife Joyce of Osceola, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was raised in Kirkwood, Missouri and graduated form Kirkwood High School. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country proudly. After being honorably discharged, he returned to the St. Louis area. He attended school and became a Ferrier and later a meat cutter and joined the meat cutters union. He later moved to Chesterfield, Missouri and joined the fire department. He retired from the Chesterfield (Monarch) Fire Department as a Battalion Chief after twenty-one years of service to the community.

He was always a servant to the community and had also served as an EMT and a lifeguard. He received a commendation for twenty-one years of community service from the fire department and was given the commemorative axe. He and his wife retired to the Lake of the Ozarks area in 1996.

Jim made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Moolah Shrine in St. Louis, Missouri.

In his spare time, Jim enjoyed training horses and dogs, was an excellent marksman and mechanic and loved hunting, fishing, and boating. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with family and friends. Jim’s family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Community Hospices for the care and compassion shown to them during Jim’s illness. Jim was a loving husband, dad, papa, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. He dedicated himself to the care of others and we celebrate his life and his many selfless acts.

Memorial services were held Thursday, July 17, 2008 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Firefighter and Military honors followed the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to purchase a bench to be placed in Jim’s memory at Ha Ha Tonka State Park and can be left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton

Ralph Kincaid, 67

Ralph Lawrence Kincaid, of Macks Creek, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born February 17, 1941 in Macks Creek, Missouri a son to George Vernon and Ruby Edith (Moulder) Kincaid. Ralph was united in marriage to Carol Lawson who survives of the home.

Ralph served our country proudly in the United States Army from 1961-1964, serving as a Vehicle and Tank Mechanic. Later, he had worked for the maintenance department at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri. He is survived by his wife Carol of the home; five sons, Matthew Kincaid and his wife Merna of Thayer, Missouri, James Kincaid and his wife Madeline of Camdenton, Missouri, Michael Kincaid of Virginia, Travis Kincaid and his wife Lisa of Macks Creek, Missouri and Brandon Kincaid of Macks Creek, Missouri; one sister, Imogene Uckele and her husband Al of Springfield, Missouri; eleven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lee Roy Kincaid. Funeral Services were held Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Macks Creek, Missouri. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Macks Creek, Missouri.

David Oren Grubb, 47

David Oren Grubb, died July 14, 2008 at Columbia, MO. Survived by his parents Jack and Dee Grubb, Maryville, TN; sister, Jill Roloff (Steven) nephews Dylan and Colby Roloff, Ballwin, MO. Visitation was held at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home Osage Beach, MO on Wednesday July 16 with a celebration of life service.

On Monday July 21, 2008, Visitation was held at Mynatt Funeral Home in Knoxville, TN with burial at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Knoxville, TN. In lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to Lighthouse Ministries, 1046 Red Bud, Osage Beach, MO 65065 Local arrangements handled by Hedges-Scott Funeral Home Osage Beach, MO

Max Moyer, 69

Max William Moyer, son of William Joseph and Ruth Hill Moyer, was born, April 25, 1939 in Perry, Iowa. He died Monday, July 14, 2008 at his residence in Camdenton, Missouri at the age of sixty-nine years, two months and nineteen days. On July 12, 1958 at St. James Church in Liberty, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou Dannels and to this union five children were born. The weekend of July 12, 2008, Max and Betty celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all their children and grandchildren in Branson, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Moyer and an older sister, Margaret Dearey.

Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Lou of the home; a son, Stephen Max Moyer of St. Louis, Missouri; three daughters, Theresa Moyer of Camdenton, Missouri, Cara Ross and husband Ralph of Columbia, Missouri and Trisch Moyer-Smith and husband Dave of St. Louis, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Regan Ross, Jeff Moyer, Brianna Moyer-Smith, Scott Moyer, Adam Ross, Eric Moyer, C.J. Ross, Lexi Smith and Reece Smith; two sisters, Marie Hackett of Carroll, Iowa and Mary Jo Luebbert and husband Bob of Northwood, Iowa; a brother, Milton Moyer of Ames, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Bernard Dearey of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and many friends.

Max attended Liberty High School where he met Betty Dannels. They were married while he was attending the University of Missouri Columbia. He attended MU on a football scholarship and played in both the 1960 and 1961 Orange Bowls. He graduated University of Missouri with a degree in Business Administration. In 1961 he began a career with State Farm Insurance and retired in 1997 after thirty-six years of service.

He and Betty retired to the Lake of the Ozarks a year later. Max was baptized into the Catholic Church and was an active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Camdenton where he volunteered for numerous activities. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, on the board of directors for Helping Hands, and volunteered for L.A.M.B. House and Meals on Wheels. In spare time he enjoyed gardening, fishing and piddling around the house and the yard. He was a nature lover and enjoyed feeding the birds and ducks daily.

Max was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and was always there to help neighbors and friends. His first two priorities in life were his family and his faith. We will forever treasure the memories he created for his family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, July 18, 2008 in St. Anthony Catholic Church under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be in Allee Memorial Gardens, Camdenton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Helping Hands or L.A.M.B. House and left at the funeral home or the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Margretta Thompson, 70

Margretta Marie Thompson, daughter of I.D. and Beulah Forbes Cowley, was born, July 22, 1937 in Steele, Missouri. She died Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of seventy years, eleven months and twenty-seven days. On November 28, 1981 in Camdenton, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Farrell Dean Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents and a step-son Daniel Thompson.

Survivors include her loving husband, Farrell Thompson of the home; four sons, Tony Adams and wife Kathy of Camdenton, Missouri, David Adams of Solidad, California, Lewis Adams and wife Pia of Germany and Chris Thompson and wife Robin of Camdenton, Missouri; a daughter, Margretta Schwartz of Camdenton, Missouri; two step-sons, Joe Thompson and wife Cathy of Stover, Missouri and Steve Thompson and wife and Bridget of Eldon, Missouri; two step-daughters, Verma Dugan and husband Dennis of Brumley, Missouri and Belinda Thompson of Eldon, Missouri; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Martha Meridith of Pocahontas, Arkansas; Theresa Meinhardt and husband Mike of Dittmer, Missouri, Esther Oaks of Pocahontas, Arkansas and Nita Johnson and husband Willis of Imboden, Arkansas and a host of loved ones and many friends.

She was raised in Pocahontas, Arkansas and attended school there. In 1965, she moved to Piedmont, Missouri then later to Akron, Ohio. She moved to High Ridge, Missouri where she lived for eighteen years. After a short time living in California, she moved to the Lake of the Ozarks. She was a mother and a homemaker most of all; having raised eleven children. She was also a waitress at Howard Johnson’s and later Shoney’s.

She made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Heart of People Church in Camdenton. In her spare time she enjoyed ceramics and flower gardening. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. She left many wonderful memories for her family and friends to cherish.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial was in Hermann City Cemetery, Hermann, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Published 7-30-08

David M. Murray, Jr., 39

David M. Murray, Jr. of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 at his residence. David was born July 15, 1968 in Rochester, Minnesota, a son to David Sr. and Linda (Jackson) Murray. He was united in marriage on September 9, 2006 to Debby Russo. David enjoyed fishing, hiking and bowling and he loved spending time with his friends. He was a member of the New Tribes Mission in Roach.

He is survived by his wife Debby of the home; his father, David Murray, Sr. of Columbia, Missouri; one sister, Holly Basket and her husband Eric of Columbia, Missouri; two nieces, Calley and Brook along with several other relatives and friends. David was preceded in death by his mother.

Memorial Services were held Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. Cremation services were handled by Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Gary Gene McQueen, 43

Gary Gene McQueen, son of Harold Eugene and Shirley Fay Wallander McQueen, was born, August 9, 1964 in Columbia, Missouri. He died Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of forty-three years, ten months and twenty days. On August 19, 1986 in Pleasant Hill Church, Camdenton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Julie Ann Webster and to this union two daughters were born.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Fay McQueen; a twin brother, Larry McQueen; a sister-in-law, Susan McQueen and a niece, Melissa McQueen.

Survivors include his wife, Julie McQueen of the home; two daughters, Elizabeth Susan McQueen and fiancé Allen Landrus of Camdenton, Missouri and Tara Marie McQueen and fiancé Justin Swadley of Macks Creek, Missouri; a granddaughter, Mannie Pearl Landrus; his father, Eugene “Blue” McQueen of Macks Creek, Missouri; three brothers, Donald McQueen and Dean McQueen and wife Donna all of Macks Creek, Missouri and Timmy McQueen of Osage Beach, Missouri; a sister Tammy Dabbs and husband Ron of Macks Creek, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was a life-long resident of Camden County and Eldridge area and was known by his friends as Doodle. He worked as a Senior Training Mate for Spartan Transportations and later Ingram Barge Company. He worked mainly on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. He made a profession of faith in Christ and recently baptized and became a member of Webster Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and canoeing. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family.

Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. We will treasure the memories he created in our hearts forever. A memorial service was held at Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to assist the family and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Doris Darlene Trollope, 71

Doris Darlene Trollope, daughter of Dale and Lucille Faye Powers Fox, was born, July 5, 1936 in Winfield, Kansas. She died Thursday, July 3, 2008 in her home, Roach, Missouri at the age of seventy-one years, eleven months and twenty-eight days. On February 19, 1956 in Winfield, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Billy Leroy Trollope and to this union two children were born. Together they shared the past fifty-two years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Survivors include her loving husband, Billy L. Trollope of the home; two children, Cindy Trollope and Billy D. Trollope; a grandson, Colin Trollope all of Camdenton, Missouri and many cousins, other relative and many friends.

Darlene was raised in Winfield, Kansas and graduated high school there. She met Billy while he was a student at Southwestern College in Winfield. After they were married they made their home in Winfield and later moved to Kansas City where she worked for the IRS. She and they family moved to Lake of the Ozarks in 1985. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kansas City and also had an association with Woodmen of the World. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, however, most of all; she was a mom and grandma and enjoyed lavishing her attention on her family.

Darlene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was a caring neighbor and friend to many and always had a smile to share. We celebrate her life and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends. A memorial visitation was held from Saturday, July 5, 2008 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Judith Kay DeGuire, 47

Judith Kay DeGuire, daughter of Raymond Leslie and Bertha Esther Hedrick Leap, was born Saturday, January 7, 1961 in Camdenton, Missouri. She died Sunday, July 6, 2008 in her home in Camdenton, Missouri at the age of forty-seven years, five months, and twenty-nine days. Judy was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her sons, Justin DeGuire and his wife Jerilie, of Camdenton, Missouri, and Jeremiah DeGuire and his wife Kristy, of St. Louis, Missouri; two grandchildren, Justin and Jaimie DeGuire of Camdenton, Missouri; her mother, Bertha Leap, of Camdenton, Missouri; three sisters, Joyce Marshall and her husband Bob, Janet Hale, and Joann Leap, all of Camdenton, Missouri; three brothers, Jerry Leap and his wife Brenda of Tunas, Missouri, James Leap of Climax Springs, Missouri, and Jeffrey Leap and his wife Sandra of Camdenton; several aunts and uncles, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

Judy lived in Camdenton all of her life and attended Camdenton High School. She had spent time working at Farris’ Fruit Market and also at Tan-Tar-A Resort where she was Associate of the Year in 1994. Judy had professed her in faith in Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a member of the Moose Lodge #2322 in Camdenton. Judy loved her family and enjoyed planning family events. She was the life of the party and you never saw her without a smile on her face.

Judy was a kind and caring woman, always eager to help anyone who needed it. Judy enjoyed spending her spare time working in her flower garden and spending as much time as she could with her children and grandchildren. She also liked to go rafting, canoeing and fishing whenever possible. Judy was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend.

We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she has created for her family and many dear friends. Services were held Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Camdenton, Missouri. Memorial donations may be made to a fund established to assist the family and may be left at the funeral home.

Jerry Wayne Larabee, 59

Jerry Wayne Larabee passed away on July 7, 2008, at the Roach, Missouri at the age of 59 He was the son of Leonard and Nora Pearl (Peters) and was born on November 14, 1948 in Gerty, Oklahoma. Jerry served our country in the Army during Vietnam, he was a member of Combat Vets Motorcycle Assn, and Camdenton VFW Post. He married Sandy Lindner on Aug 4, 1977. Jerry work for Southwest Electric at the time of his passing, he loved to fish, motorcycle’s and travel. His greatest love was his family especially his grandson Zachary and new granddaughter of three weeks Samantha.

He is survived by his wife Sandy of the home, a daughter Christina Kay Deibel and her husband Charles of Osage Beach, Missouri, two grandchildren Zachary and Samantha, one brother Charles Larabee of Los Angles, California, one sister Shirley Harden of Oklahoma and his in-laws Charles and Nancy Deibol of Lake Ozarks, Missouri, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Jerri Renee, one brother Eugene and one sister Dorothy Cole.

Services were held Thursday July 10, 2008 at Hedges- Scott Funeral Home Camdenton. Burial was in the Hedges Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in his memory to Combat Vets Motorcycle Assn. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Frank P. Viviano, 91

Frank P. Viviano of Osage Beach, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born July 18, 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son to Pietro and Rosalie Viviano. On July 17, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Grace (Montileone) who preceded him in death in 2003. Frank had worked most of his life as an inspector for Lincoln Engineering in St. Louis, Missouri.

After retiring he and Grace moved to Lake of the Ozarks and enjoyed their time together. Frank enjoyed bowling and golfing in his spare time and he loved his St. Louis Cardinals. He is survived by one son, Dominick Viviano and his wife Mary of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; one sister, Rosalie Galli of St. Louis, Missouri; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Besides his parents and his wife Grace, Frank was preceded in death by one son, Pete Viviano and three brothers, John, Sam and Bill.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Lake Ozark, Missouri. Entombment was at Lake Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Osage Beach, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church or Masses. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Published 7-23-08

Michael W. Myers, 57

Michael W. Myers died June 26, 2008 at Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri. On May 18, 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Schuree Gaynepain. Michael had been employed by AmerenUE for 35 years as a lineman. He enjoyed gardening and loved to go hunting. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A special thanks goes to Chrissy Oliver and Santina Westbrook and husband Craig for giving him four wonderful grandchildren, Samantha Scarborough, Sunshine Myers, Stephanie Myers and Anthony Myers. He leaves behind his wife, Schuree of the home and their two children, Todd of Osage Beach, Missouri and Rebecca also of Osage Beach, Missouri; four grandchildren; his parents Carl and Jean; three sisters, Sue Fowler and husband Jerry of Festus, Missouri, Nancy Dremann and husband Jim of Omaha, Nebraska, and Lisa Porter and husband Mike of St. Charles, Missouri, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Steven. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to help with expenses. Memorial Services were held Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri. Cremation Services were handled by Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Elizabeth Jane Dugan, 58

Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Dugan, daughter of Clarence “Bug” and Lola M. Wilson Webster, was born, September 10, 1949 in Camden County, Missouri. She died Friday, June 27, 2008 in her home, Camdenton, Missouri at the age of fifty-eight years, nine months and sixteen days. On April 12, 1971 in Miami, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Cecil Dugan. Together they shared the past thirty-seven years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence “Bug” Webster, Sr., a brother, Lester “Mannie” Webster.

Survivors include her husband, Cecil Dugan of the home; three children, Laura Rabe and husband Dean of Lebanon, Missouri, Marcie Barber and husband Robert of Camdenton, Missouri and Paul Dugan and wife Gayle of Camdenton, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Joseph Rabe, Christopher Rabe, Morgan Rabe, Rebecca Dugan, Jerrod Bouchard, Melissa Bouchard, Jerico Barber and Kyle Barber; a great-grandchild, Dylan Barber and one on the way, Jade; her mother Lola Webster of Camdenton, Missouri; two brothers, Claudie Webster and wife Fern and Clarence Webster, Jr. and wife Jeanie all of Camdenton, Missouri; five sisters, Thelma Moore and husband Delbert of Lebanon, Missouri, Virginia Webster of Camdenton, Missouri, Carol Vanderweide and husband Richard of Eldridge, Missouri, Bonnie Myers and husband Kenny of Eldridge, Missouri and Connie Gregorie and husband James of Camdenton, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Maxine Webster of Camdenton, Missouri and her special dog, Lady as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Betty was raised in Camden County, after she and Cecil were married, they moved to Sedalia, Missouri and later to Smithton, Missouri. While there, she worked for Bothwell Hospital and later owned a Merle Norman store. They moved back to Camden County in 1986. She had worked for Wal-Mart in Camdenton.

She made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Webster Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her church and was very active, having served as treasurer at one time. She loved her gardens and had a knack for growing beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and Butterfinger Blizzards. Anytime Wheel-Of-Fortune was on, she could be found in front of the TV watching. She was also a St. Louis Cardinal fan.

Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. Although she left us too soon, we know that her memory will live on forever in our hearts.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, 2008 in Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Ruth Eleanor Mapson, 88

Ruth Eleanor Mapson, daughter of the late Leo Lee and Gertrude Jane Carlson Halley was born, Saturday, September 27, 1919 in Blue Island, Illinois. She died Saturday, June 28, 2008 in Maryville Manor, Maryville, Illinois, at the age of eighty-eight years, nine months and one day.

She was united in marriage to Johnny Ambruso. After his death, she met and married Robert Olmsted whom she was married to for many years. He passed away and she was later married to Charles Mapson, who also preceded her in death.

Survivors include her son, Gerald Ambruso and his girlfriend Catherine Mikolaszuk of Granite City, Illinois; four grandchildren, Bradley G. Ambruso and wife Susan of Indianapolis, Indiana, Robert B. Ambruso and wife Terri of Brighton, Illinois, Traci Lynn Ambruso of Florissant, Missouri and Lance A. Ambruso and wife Cheryl of Granite City, Illinois; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many other relatives and friends.

Ruth was raised and spent her early adulthood in Chicago, Illinois. She later moved to the Lake of the Ozarks where she remained for over thirty years. Four years ago, she moved to Granite City, Illinois to be closer to her family. She was a homemaker and had been a beautician earlier in life. In spare time she enjoyed fishing and bowling.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial followed in Dale Blair Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Ethel Fern Moulder Clemmons, 88

Ethel Fern Moulder Clemmons was born at Old Linn Creek, Missouri on July 20, 1919, the eighth of eleven children born to Lonnie and Myrtle Gerhardt Moulder. She passed away at Windsor Estates, Camdenton, Missouri on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the age of 88. She had shared over 50 years of marriage with her husband Eldon prior to his passing.

She was a faithful member of many organizations including First Baptist Church of Macks Creek where she had served as a Sunday School Teacher and Church Treasurer, the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 20 of Macks Creek, the Macks Creek PTA, the Lions Club and the Branch Homemakers Club. She worked for many years making cedar products at Ohler’s Novelty Company.

After the death of her husband Eldon, she became the Chairman of the Board of the Bank of Macks Creek. She will be sorely missed by her family and many friends.

Fern is survived by a son, Billy Clemmons and his wife Sarah of Topeka, Kansas; a daughter, Peggy Cooper of Springfield, Missouri; a son Carl Clemmons and his wife Beverly of Marshall, Missouri; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Florence Morgan of Camdenton, Missouri and Mayme Woodall of Macks Creek, Missouri; one brother-in-law Max Slusser of Cheney, Kansas along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers, five sisters and a son-in-law, Bobby Cooper.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Order of the Eastern Star or to the organization of the donor’s choosing. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Macks Creek. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Macks Creek, Missouri.

Beatrice Gladys Renner, 83

Beatrice Gladys Renner, daughter of Edward and Luella Florence Haug Bovensiep, was born, May 24, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan. She departed this life, Saturday, June 28, 2008 in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of eighty-three years, one month and four days. On October 4, 1942 in Tucson, Arizona, she was united in marriage to Harold Frank Renner and to this union three children were born. Together they shared fifty-six years until his passing on April 23, 1999. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis Charles Renner and seven siblings.

Survivors include her children, Jim Renner and wife Mary of Henryetta, Oklahoma and Barbara Chaffin and companion Mike Macchi of Linn Creek, Missouri; grandchildren, Stacie Scola and husband David of West Hills, California, Matthew Renner of Woodland Hills, California, Nicole Vasquez and husband Shawn, Carissa Paredes and husband Carlos and Carlee Renner all of Lancaster, California, Heather Moore of Springfield, Missouri and Joshua Ondrovich of Linn Creek, Missouri; five great-grandchildren; three brothers; one sister and many nieces and nephews.

Bea was raised in Detroit, Michigan one of twelve children. She and Harold were married in Tucson, Arizona while he was on leave from the U.S. Air Force. Harold was serving our country during World War II. After the war they made their home in Detroit and in the early 1950’s the family moved to California. In 1998, she and Harold retired to the Lake of the Ozarks.

In her spare time, Bea enjoyed gambling and playing bingo. Most of all, she enjoyed time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. Bea was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends. A memorial service celebrating the lives of Harold and Bea Renner was held Thursday, July 3, 2008 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Deborah Ann English-Roth, 54

Deborah Ann English–Roth, of Lake Ozark, Missouri passed away Friday, July 11, 2008 at Osage Beach Health Care Center, Osage Beach, Missouri. She was born April 18, 1954 in Washington D.C. a daughter to Peter and Barbara (Botts) English. Deborah worked as a housekeeper around the Lake.

She loved to party with her friends, music, loved nature and the Kansas City Chiefs. She dearly loved her children and family and will be sorely missed by them. Surviving are her children; Matthew Hopkins of Lake Ozark, Missouri, Joshua English of Denver, Colorado, Sarah Wessing of Lake Ozark, Missouri and Rachel Roth of Dallas, Oregon; two grandchildren; one sister Mary Cope and her husband Danny of Sedalia, other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside Services were held Monday, July 14, 2008, at New Hope Cemetery Kaiser, Missouri.

To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Published 7-16-08

Edith Luther, 90

Edith Luther passed away Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2008 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert E. Luther. At retirement, she was the office manager with the American Business Women’s Association in Kansas City, Missouri.

Edith was a Christian women devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by all. Her surviving family includes her son, Kenneth E. Luther and his wife Constance of Kansas City, Missouri; her daughter Renee Carroll and her husband James of Osage Beach, Missouri; five grandchildren: Kelly Jacobs and her husband Larry, Sherri Porting, Kenneth Carroll, Douglas Luther and his wife Kelly, Christy Luther; and seven great –grandchildren: Kori Mosburg, Stephanie Porting, Charlie Porting, Jake Jacobs, Jennifer Porting, Kelly Porting and Nick Jacobs.

Thank you to Lake Regional Health Systems and Lake Ozark Retirement Home for excellent care and compassion shown to her. Services were held Monday June 23, 2008, at Hedges Scott Funeral Home Camdenton.

Visitation was Monday June 23, 2008. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Gerald H Wells, 64

Gerald H Wells, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 at the Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born November 20, 1944 in South Gate, California, a son to James Arthur and Mabel Evelyn (Henderson) Wells.

Gerald was united in marriage on November 19, 1989 to Emilea Gayle Stanley in Los Vegas, Nevada. He owned and operated an Alarm Company; he loved to fish and enjoyed his family very much. Gerald supported the animal shelter had a great love for animals.

Surviving are his wife Emilea Gayle of the home; one son, David Scott Wells and his wife Debra of Fairfax Virginia; one daughter, Melinda Sue Wells of Kansas City, Missouri, three step children, Richard DiLallo and his wife Teurina and children of Jamestown, North Dakota, and Ronald DiLallo and his wife Isa and sons of Fort Pierce, Florida and Romea Huggins and her husband Jeff and children of Linn Creek, Missouri; his sister Dionne Gregory of Sacramento, California, and grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation Services were held Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Hedges- Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton. The body has been cremated under direction of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Animal Shelter in lieu of flowers.

To send on line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Byron Kain Jamison, 89

Byron Kain Jamison, died on June 1, 2008. He was born in Moray, Kansas on February 14, 1919, and was the son of John and Margaret Jamison. He grew up in Macks Creek, Missouri and was one of six children. He was preceded in death by brothers, Ivan Jamison (Missouri) and George Jamison (California) and his sister, Ida May Jamison Roth (Colorado).

Byron served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the 185th Infantry. He was decorated with: Philippines Liberation Ribbon with 1 Star, American Defense Service Ribbon ,Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Service Arrowhead He served as a guard for his commanding officer, carried mail for the troops across enemy lines, and had the unpopular job as bugler, as he woke the soldiers before daybreak.

Byron worked as a Metal Fabricator for many years in Chicago and California. He never married but was very close to his brothers and sisters. His nieces and nephews kept him very involved in their lives. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, bowl, and play basketball. He loved the outdoors and the area around his home in Macks Creek. His kindness, generosity, and sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him.

Bryon will be missed by his surviving brother, John (Jack) Jamison (Minnesota) his sister, Mary Rose Harrison (Missouri), and his cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Memorial Services were held at Hedges Scott Funeral Home Macks Creek on Wednesday June 25.

To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Macks Creek, Missouri.

Ethan Carnahan, 86

Ethan Carnahan of Macks Creek, Missouri passed away Monday June 23, 2008 at the Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born November 21 1921 in Troy, Kansas a son to Henry Nelson and Wilma Elitha (Eidson) Carnahan. Ethan was married on September 29, 1951 in Harrison, Arkansas to Irene Iris Fuller who preceded him in death on April 13, 2006 Ethan worked as a machinist Lab Supervisor for Vendo Company in Kansas City, Missouri for 27 years.

He enjoyed being in the Ham Radio Club for 44 years, the Air Force Mars Club for 17 years, Labconco for two years and work at Rival Manufactory for one year. He enjoyed working on gas engines, flying air planes, wood working and making guilts.

He is survived by two sons; Gary L. Carnahan and wife Clydith, of Napoleon, Missouri, Larry W. Carnahan and wife Gina, of Oak Grove, Missouri, two daughters; Sandra Kincaid, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Kim Carnahan and Sandi Curtin, of Independence, Missouri. two brothers; Hank Carnahan and wife Audry, of Nixa, Missouri, James Dale Carnahan and wife Judy, of Osceola, Missouri and nine grandchildren.

Ethan was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one daughter, Frances Neuman and one brother, Douglas Carnahan. Funeral service was held Friday, June 27, 2008 at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Macks Creek, Missouri. Burial was in the Macks Creek Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Macks Creek Building Fund. To send on line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Bary Norman Prosser, 56

Bary Norman Prosser, age 56, of Osage Beach, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at his home on the Lake of the Ozarks. He was born June 10, 1952 in Independence, Missouri a son of Norman and Evelyn Prosser. Bary was married on October 28, 1981 in Camdenton, Missouri to Beverly Renshaw.

Bary graduated from Blue Springs High School in 1970 and then attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, Missouri, pursuing a degree in Architecture. Bary moved to Osage Beach in 1975 and worked at several local restaurants, becoming well known for his memory and humor.

Bary enjoyed boating, trout fishing, Texas Hold 'Em and cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs. Bary was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his loving wife, Beverly Prosser of Osage Beach, Missouri; a son, Cedric Nicholas and wife Kelley of St. Louis, Missouri; a brother, Rod Prosser and Rhonda Kolberg of Palm Coast, Florida; a sister, Lisa Prosser-Dodds and husband Tim of Kansas City, Missouri; a nephew, Jeff Prosser and wife Kimberly of Kansas City, Missouri; a niece, Sabrina Turnage and husband Steve of Lee's Summit, Missouri; a niece, Bethany Prosser-Dodds of Kansas City, Missouri; and many cousins and friends.

A memorial for Bary was held at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri on Sunday, June 29, 2008. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Robert Martin Murry Jr. 51

Robert Martin Murry Jr. age 51 of Macks Creek, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008 at his residence in Mack Creek. He was born December 2, 1956 in El Paso, Texas, a son to Robert Martin Sr. and Katherine Helen (Machin) Murry. Robert had worked as a concrete finisher for Osage Concrete.

Survivors include his son Robert Murry and his wife Jessica of Iowa; his daughter, Sara Murry of Lebanon, Missouri; two brothers, John Murry and his wife Trish of Camdenton, Missouri and Kevin Murry of Macks Creek, Missouri; three sisters, Helen Eidson and husband Kenny of Macks Creek, Missouri, Pat Rogers of Macks Creek, Missouri and Betty Reynolds and husband Ken of Las Vegas, Nevada and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation Services were handled by Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Macks Creek, Missouri. A Private Family Service is scheduled for a later date. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Macks Creek, Missouri.

Justin Jon Sutterfield, 32

Justin Jon Sutterfield of Lake Ozark, Missouri died June 25, 2008. He was born August 8, 1975 in McKinney, Texas, The Son of Ronnie M. Sutterfield & Cecilia Juneau. He was preceded in death by his Father, Ronnie Sutterfield, his Grandfather Gordon A. Juneau, Sr. and Grandfather E. J. Sutterfield.

He is survived by his Mother and Stepfather Cecilia and Bruce Thomson, Sister and Brother-in-Law Jennifer and David Glendenning, their Children Emma and Cierra Glendenning, Sister Cameron Thomson, Brother and Sister-in-Law Rob and Shelli Thomson, Grandmother Pat Juneau and Grandmother Myrtle Sutterfield. Other survivors include Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a multitude of friends.

Justin graduated from School of the Osage, attended Central Missouri State University and was a member of the Missouri National Guard. He was most recently employed at Surdyke Motor Sports in Osage Beach, MO Justin was a kind and loving individual to his entire family and instantly endeared himself to all he encountered. He was a fun loving, humorous, energetic and adventurous person everyone enjoyed.

Though the light is gone from his eyes the love that he left will be the torch that guides his family and friends. His sweet and kind personality was loved by so many. Justin will remain in our hearts forever.

A Memorial service was held at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lake Ozark, Missouri at the intersection of W & Business 54 Sunday June 29, 2008. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfunerals.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Published 7-9-08

Ruth Claiborne Evington, 93

Ruth Claiborne Evington, of Camdenton passed away June 12, 2008. She was born June 26, 1914, in the Ganter community near Decaturville, Missouri, the youngest of three daughters of Joseph and Alda Ganter Claiborne. Her sisters, Julia Claiborne and Jane Claiborne Freeman, died in 1940 and 1981 respectively.

She attended Union School, Montreal School, and graduated from Stoutland High School in 1931. On January 4, 1941, she was united in marriage with Gene Evington, who passed away in 1991. Ruth taught in rural Camden County schools, including Lone Star, Anderson Hollow, and Mt. Tabor. She served as Secretary of the Board for Camdenton Schools, and secretary to the superintendent for 24 years, retiring in 1979.

She was a long-time member and past Sunday School teacher at Buffalo Prairie Baptist Church. Ruth was an active member of her Women on Mission group, Retired Teachers Association, and Women’s Literary Club.

Survivors include her daughters: Sue Evington of Springfield, Missouri, and Nancy Johnston and husband Harold of Linn Creek, Missouri, one grandson Mark Johnston and his friend Donna Ross, also of Linn Creek, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday June 14, 2008 at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Camdenton with Reverend John Book officiating. Interment was in the Dale Blair Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions are suggested to Buffalo Prairie Baptist Church, the Women’s Literary Club Memorial Scholarship Fund, perpetual care funds for Union Cemetery or the Hugo Cemetery or to a charity of your choice. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hegdesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri.

C.May Phillips, 94

C.May Phillips of Brumley, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Osage Beach Health Care Facility, Osage Beach, Missouri. She was born June 9, 1914 in Brumley, Missouri, a daughter to Samuel and Prudie Vernettie (Robinett) Phillips. May had a career in the education field as a teacher that spanned 39 years.

She was a lifetime member of the Brumley Baptist Church where for 20 years she served as treasurer. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and of the Miller County Historical Society. She was a great supporter of many charities around the area. Among her many great attributes, May raised her great niece Nicole from a very young age.

She is survived by her great niece Nicole Watson and her husband Zak of Columbia, Missouri and Nicole’s children, Audrey May, Max Gordon and Martha Watson, one sister-in-law, Peggy Phillips of Osage Beach, Missouri and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Nathan Phillips; and two sisters, Mamie Winfrey and Thelma Byrd.

Funeral Services were held Monday, June 16, 2008 at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri. Interment was at the Robinett Cemetery, Brumley, Missouri. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Roman Florian Zabicki, 88

Roman Florian Zabicki, son of Stephan and Magdalena Dzierlinga Zabicki, was born, December 10, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. He died Thursday, June 12, 2008 in his home, Camdenton, Missouri at the age of eighty-eight years, six months and two days. On October 4, 1981 in Lemont, Illinois, he was united in marriage to Irma Ackermann. Together they shared the past twenty-six years.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rita; his parents; an infant daughter, Jacqueline; a sister, Sophie; a step-son, Erich and a son-in-law, Lawrence.

Survivors include his wife, Irma of the home; nine children, Joan of Everett, Washington, Roman of Chicago, Illinois, Jill of Santa Clarita, California, Dan of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Janet of Lansing, Illinois, Bill of Glendale Heights, Illinois, Jane and Jo Ellen both of Bolingbrook, Illinois and Jean Theresa of Chicago, Illinois; two step-children, Christine Ackermann of St. Louis, Missouri and Karl Ackermann of Plainfield, Illinois; twenty-six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother Steven of Rockland Hills, Maryland and a host of other relatives and many friends.

Roman was raised in Chicago and he attended Five Holy Martyrs School and Lindbloom High School. After graduating he proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. After being honorably discharged as a Technician Fourth Grade, he returned to the Chicago area. He worked for the Chicago Today newspaper for thirty-six years as an editorial artist. He also was a freelance photographer for the Southwest News-Herald. He worked for many years as a photographer and graphic artist for the Chicago Police Department.

He and Irma retired to the Lake of the Ozarks nineteen years ago. While in Camdenton he did freelance photography and photo retouch and restoration. Roman was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Chicago.

He was baptized into the Holy Catholic Church and was a member of St. Nicholas of Tolentine in Chicago, St. Alphonsus in Lemont, Illinois, St. Alexander in Palos Heights, Illinois and St. Anthony in Camdenton, Missouri. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, photography, graphic arts design, horseshoes and bowling. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with family and friends.

Roman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. A visitation was held Saturday, June 14, 2008 with a service held at 3:00 p.m. in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home Chapel. A second visitation was held Monday, June 16, 2008 in Wolniak Funeral Home, Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in St. Nicholas of Tolentine.

Burial with military honors followed in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Regional Hospice and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.

Ollie Mae Bowman, 78

Ollie Mae Bowman, of Linn Creek, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008 at her residence. She was born September 29, 1929 in Decaturville, Missouri, a daughter to Lyman Douglas and Dora Mae (Breedlove) Webb. She was united in marriage to Dale Bowman who preceded her in death. Ollie had resided in the state of California for 30 years before returning to her native Missouri. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed traveling across the country to visit relatives.

Ollie was a kind and generous person who was always ready to help anyone who needed it. She was loved by her family and friends and will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by four sons, George Allen Scott of Linn Creek, Missouri, Jimmy L. Scott of Harrison, Arkansas, Joseph W. Scott of Eldon, Missouri and William K. Scott of Lebanon, Missouri; two daughters, Mary Melvin and husband Larry of Horse Cave, Kentucky and Dorothy Fertal and husband Albert of Rancho Cucamonga, California; two sisters, Dorothy Crawll of Linn Creek, Missouri and Marge Hook of Hiawatha, Iowa; seventeen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, nine nieces, eight nephews and several other relatives and numerous friends.

Ollie was preceded in death by her husband Dale Bowman; her parents; one son, John Monroe Scott; one daughter, Janice Kay Scott; one brother, Sigel Webb; and one sister, Betty Jane Wheeler. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. Interment was at Myetta Cemetery, Camdenton, Missouri. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

David Lee Stout Jr., 29

David Lee Stout Jr., of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 in Laurie, Missouri. He was born November 25, 1978, a son to David Lee, Sr. and Susan M. (McGuire) Stout. David graduated from Camdenton High School in 1997. He was self-employed, owning Stout Soffiting and Siding. David had five children whom he loved dearly. He loved spending time with his children four wheeling and playing with them. He enjoyed watching basketball and in his spare time collected baseball cards. David was loved dearly by his family and friends and will be missed sorely by them.

David is survived by three sons, Aaron Birmingham of Holts Summit, Missouri, Payton Lee Stout of Gravois Mills, Missouri and Arek Willard Stout also of Gravois Mills; two daughters, Brittany Elaine Stout and Allison Rose Stout both of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; his father, David Lee Stout, Sr. of Camdenton, Missouri; his mother, Susan Cuendet and husband Gary of Camdenton, Missouri; two step-brothers, Jeffery Aaron Stout and Phillip Michael Cuendet both of Camdenton, Missouri; maternal grandparents, Lester and Violet McGuire of Camdenton, Missouri; paternal grandparents, Willard and Helen Stout of Camdenton, Missouri and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri. Interment was in Hedges Cemetery, Camdenton, Missouri. Memorial donations are suggested to an education fund for the children and can be left at the funeral home. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the care of the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri

Joseph L. Gage Jr., 90

Joseph L. Gage Jr., of Linn Creek, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1917 in Lamar, Oklahoma son to Joseph and Bertice (Riley) Gage. Joseph was married on January 18, 1983, to Shirley C Stilley. Joseph worked as a driver for Steel Bus in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Surviving are is wife Shirley of the home, four step children; Guy Berry of Kaiser, Missouri, Edward Berry of Victoria, Texas, Fred Berry of Camdenton, Missouri, Gary Berry of Camdenton, Missouri, two daughters; Nickie Nulty and Sharon Neff of Irvin, Texas; four grandchildren; Stephan and Shawna Chafin, Nicholas and Caleb Nulty and four great – grandchildren; Devin and Darion Chaffin, Tiffany and Nicholas Nulty Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Hardy, Coke and John, one sister Ennard Stewart.

No services will be held at this time. To send on-line condolences to the family visit www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

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