| Keith Dowell chosen Lion of the Year
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Keith Dowell, rural farmer and businessman, was chosen Lion of The Year Oct. 15.
Lion Dowell was honored for his involvement in Paris Lions Club’s community service activities. Lion Dowell has been active in Lionism for almost two decades. He has served as Board of Director, Vice President, and President for Paris Lions Club during his service.
Lion Dowell has actively participated in Lions projects such as: The Annual Wild Turkey and Deer Hunts for Disable Individuals, Wheeler’s Annual Winter Auction, Paris Lions Duck Race, 5th and 6th Grade Basketball Tourney, and MODOTs Thrash Removal on Highway 15 in Paris
Paris Lions is an International Service Club that promotes assistance to individuals in need. Paris Lions Club Meets the first and third Wednesday at Lake Village Restaurant.
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| Flower Shoppe holds Christmas Open House
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| The Flower Shoppe Open House winner Jean Livers and the decorations.
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Jean Livers was the winner of the first place drawing during the Flower Shoppe’s Christmas open house. Second and third place winners were Anita Ness and Amanda Sexton respectively. The Flower Shoppe looked very festive thanks to designers Kerrie Heinecke and Jean Crow.
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| Mark Twain 4-H Club welcomes new members and install officers
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The Mark Twain 4-H Club met on Saturday, Oct. 11, for a hayride and weenie roast at the home of Brett Mason, south of Paris. During the meeting, new members were welcomed and the 2007-2008 officers were installed. The November meeting was held on Sunday, Nov. 8. Roll call was taken and the minutes from the October meeting were read and approved. Old business included 4-H Recognition night and availability of new 4-H Family Handbooks for 2009. New business included planning for the December holiday party, discussion of a winter get-away for January and a Progressive Supper in February. Parents who have signed up for county committees were reminded to attend the All-Committee meeting on Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. Several health and safety tips were provided and numerous project reports were given before the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be the holiday party, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. A Clover Kid meeting will be held at 3 p.m .prior to the regular meeting. Members are asked to bring a wrapped gift for the gift exchange, two canned goods for the food drive and a covered dish.
Submitted by Brett Mason, Club Reporter
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| Student Council attends District meeting
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On Oct. 31, 22 members of the Paris High School Student council attended the Northeast Missouri District meeting, hosted by Mark Twain High School. Mary Sue Branham and Cheryl Bright attended as sponsors. The theme was “Unmask Your Leadership”, and the group was welcomed by Mark Twain Student Council members dressed in Halloween costumes and entered through a “haunted” tunnel to the cafeteria for breakfast. Forty seven schools attended, sending over one thousand students. After an opening group meeting lead by Mark Twain district president, the group enjoyed a magic and trick show from a motivational speaker that talked about leadership and choices. Andriel Culbertson was invited to be on stage and participated in a rope trick. Other schools presented skits and campaign speeches to run for district offices. Break out sessions included leaders that shared what events they do at their schools to get students involved and to have fun. Other sessions were held on Freshman Orientation, Homecoming Parade Successes, and Assembly participation. Sponsors attended a meeting discussion about finances, district representation, and camp leadership participation. After lunch, students were involved in games, chants, and group activities in the gym.
The meeting ended with a game show theme where members combined with other schools to participate in trivia questions if they were selected. Overall, the day was a great experience that allowed Paris Student Council to gain some fun and new ideas for the year. Back in Paris, Student Council members are planning a recycling project in agreement with the Sheltered Workshop in Monroe City. Plastic drink bottles and school paper will be collected. Also, collection of canned goods and nonperishable items are being supported with other school organizations to donated to Christmas is Caring. Plans for a “Fun Night” are being discussed, and the group would like to research the possibility of having a “powder-puff” football game, probably in the spring.
Submitted by Amanda DeOrnellas,Paris High School Student Council reporter
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| Paris R-II Board releases tentative meeting agenda
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The Paris R-II Board of Education has tentatively scheduled the board meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Administrative/Vocational Building.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Welcome Guests
IV. Approval of Agenda
V.Current Business
A. Consent Agenda and Related Information
1. Minutes of Prior Meeting
2. Financial Report/Bills Presented for Payment
3. Attendance Report and Transportation Report
4. 403b Plan Document
B. Program Evaluations
1. Technology
2. Library/Media
3. Guidance
C. Bus Routes
VI. Superintendent’s Report and Communications
A. Next Board Meeting
1. Monday, Dec. 17, 7: p.m.
B. April 7, 2009 Election Filing Dates
1. First day to file
a. December__, 2008
2. Last day to file
a. January __, 2009
C. Funding Recalculations
VII. Principal Reports
A. Mrs. Udelhoven
B. Mrs. Eales
C. Mr. Bottoms
VIII. Executive Session--Subjects which may be discussed in closed session with a closed vote and closed record pursuant to RSMo 610.021 Sections 1, 3, 6, and 13.
A. Students
B. Personnel
IX. Return to Open Session
X. Adjourn
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| I.I.O.O.F.F. donates to Christmas Is Caring
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The I.I.O.O.F.F. Club met on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the library with 13 members present.
President Jan Smiley-Carter called the meeting to order. Members voted to give $100.00 to Christmas Is Caring.
Historian Delores Sailor will read the history of the club at the next meeting, which will be an invitation for new members Anita Ness and Mary Sue Branhan.
Mary McCollum gave a very interesting review on the book “The Red Leather Diary” by Lily Copel.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Roegge Room.
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| Monroe County Circuit Court News
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Collection Center, Jefferson City, November 4, 2008
David A. Ferguson - Salisbury; Speeding
Michael A. Hauler - St. Louis; Speeding
Allen R. Kirby - Columbia; Speeding
Larry J. Kult - Fairview Heights, Ill.; Expired registration
James M. Shinkle - Arnold; Failed to register vessle with DOR - $88.00
Judge Michael P. Wilson
November 4, 2008
Dess R. White - Madison; Failed to secure child in child restraint - $25.50; Failed to secure child in child restraint - $25.50
Brook E. Beamer - Paris; Failed to yield right-of-way - $100.50
Michael L. Battaglio - Holliday; Driving without a valid driver’s license - thirty (30) days in Monroe County Jail and $100.50 fine
Laura J. Myron - Madison; Trespass in the first degree - six (6) months in the Monroe County Jail
Robert M. Wilkerson II - Santa Fe; Possession of drug paraphernalia - $1,000.00 fine
Kit C. Wahl - Careless and imprudent driving - suspended imposition of sentence and placed on two (2) years of unsupervised probation and to complete twenty-four (24) hours of community service work
Daniel A. Walker - Paris; Failure to drive on right half of roadway - $100.50 fine; Driving while intoxicated - suspended imposition of sentence and placed on two (2) years of private probation
City of Paris V Jeffrey D. Cupp - Paris; Abandoned vehicle - $200.00 fine
Dawn R. Tillman - Paris; Possession of drug paraphernalia - $500.00 fine
Andrew R. Utterback - Monroe City; Careless and imprudent driving - $50.50
Lucas J. Gladhill - Holliday; Two counts of assault on law enforcement officer - suspended imposition of sentence and placed on two (2) years of private probation and to complete twenty-four (24) hours of community service work
Patrick R. Enochs - Monroe City; Peace disturbance - $500.00 fine and thirty (30) days in Monroe County Jail
Sean J. Branch - Madison; Probation revoked and reinstated and placed on two (2) years of private probation and to complete two (2) days in Monroe County Jail
Adam W. King - Holcomb, Wis.; Driving while intoxicated - $500.00 fine
Mary Jo Wheeler - Kansas City; Motorcycle followed another vehicle too closely
Civil
Citibank V Sandra K. Davis; Judgment for the Plaintiff $4,280.79 plus court costs and interest.
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| Madison students enjoy their museum field trip.
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The Holliday C-2 School 6-7-8th grade students went on a field trip to the Anthropology Museum in Columbia on November 7th. Students were given a guided tour of the museum which they found quite interesting. Students enjoyed eating out and attending the play from the TRYPS theatre group called Number the Stars. The TRYPS theatre group uses children actors from the Columbia area to put on their plays. The play is based on a Newbery Award book that depicts the story of the Nazis and the changes it made on a young girl’s family. Anne Marie Johansen and her best friend, Ellen Rosen, live in Copenhagen in 1934. Life is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers. The Johansens’s take Ellen into their family to save her from being “relocated.”
Students and staff attending the trip were Austin Coffman, Christian Court, Kathryn Ensor, Micayla Hagenhoff, Corey Court, Lukas Day, David DeOrnellis, Bryce Ensor, Brody Lehenbauer, Coy Pence, Layne Berrey, Leah Ensor, Michelle Ensor, Dallas Hagenhoff, Austin Westberg, Austin Wilkerson, and Mayumi Williams. Mrs. McNew, Mrs. Day, Mrs. Havens, Mrs. Redington, Mrs. Wilkerson, and Mrs. Ensor accompanied the students.
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| Consolidated Electric visits Holliday C-2
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| Consolidated Electric visits Holliday
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Keith Mueller from Consolidated Electric Cooperative provided a program for the Preschool and for grades K-5th on Friday, November 7th. Students enjoyed the presentation of the line electricity moving on the lines of the presentation board.
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| Bergthold receives award |
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OATS Driver, Barbara Bergthold, receives an engraved mantel clock from NE Regional Director, Sheree Webb. Barbara celebrated her twenty-five year anniversary on Oct. 4, and OATS thanks her for her unwavering commitment to delivering first-class service to residents of Monroe County.
OATS is a private, not-for-profit corporation providing specialized transportation for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and the rural general public in 87 Missouri counties; 16 of which comprises OATS’ Northeast Area. OATS is funded, in part, by an allotment of federal funds from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department; through contracts with the Area Agencies on Aging; rider donations, and private contributions. Donations are tax deductible. OATS is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V.
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| Holliday C-2 School participates in election |
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The Holliday C-2 School participated in the Every Kid Votes election sponsored by Studies Weekly. All of the students in the school were allowed to vote on the internet for their choice for President. Students were able to go on-line with a specific code to place their vote. Students were supposed to be able to see the results of the student election the next day. But good intentions went astray yesterday when the voting page was “viewed” more than 6 million times, but only 798,682 votes were recorded. With the intention of preventing excited fingers and mouse clicks from voting more than once, programmers designed the voting system with a 120 second waiting time between each vote. It is assumed that innovative teachers and students must have bypassed the system to save time. That’s the company’s theory to explain the difference between 6 million recorded voting page views and 798,682 recorded votes. “They must have used their refresh buttons to bypass the 120 second wait and bring the voting screen back up quickly after each vote,” said company president Ed Rickers. Sadly, their votes were not recorded. Also, many schools in the country had Monday off and could not vote. The students at Holliday did not by-pass the 120 second wait time and had all of their votes recorded. The activity was interesting for the students regardless of the glitch in the system.
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| Madison Homemakers to hold Thanksgiving salad luncheon |
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The Madison Homemakers Club met Oct. 23 at the Madison Area Community Center with 16 members present.
President Jane Wilsdorf opened the meeting with the Club Pledge. Carol Yaich gave the devotional “Where Did We Go Wrong.” The game “They Just Go Together” by Sarah Horne was won by Jane Wilsdorf. Roll Call was answered with “My Favorite Souvenir.” Monthly reports and announcements were read. The plans for the Thanksgiving salad luncheon were finalized. A committee of Elsie Mallory, Darlene McNutt and Kathy McCoy was formed to plan the Christmas luncheon in December. A nominating committee of Carol Yaich, Linda Brainard and Joyce Wolfe was formed for next year’s officers.
Phyllis Dixon and Darlene McNutt presented the program prepared by Kris Elsbury on “The History of Candy Corn.” Birthday gifts from secret pals were celebrated for Dorothy Swindell, Mary Ann Gibler, Betty O’Bannon, Kathy McCoy and Linda Brainard. The meeting was closed with the Club Collect.
Refreshments were provided by Carol Yaich and Barb Stark. The hostess gift was won by Marge Cupp.
The next regular meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Community Center and will be followed by the Thanksgiving salad luncheon.
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| Madison Lion’s celebrate 50th Anniversary |
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| Madison Lions celebrate 50 years.
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With Charter Member Bob and wife Sharon Peterson in attendance, and with numerous guests, the Madison Lion’s Club celebrated their 50th Anniversary, Saturday, Nov. 1.
The group held a social hour before their scrumptious buffet dinner. Lion’s Club President Brent Thomas welcomed the assembled to the prestigious event. Lion D. Willingham led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance while Lion N. Hewgley led the group in the Lord’s Prayer.
A Candlelight Service by B. Deck, Tim Baker, Allen Thomas recognized deceased charter members and deceased past members.
(Top) Members and guests gathered for the event. (Bottom) A history table of Remembrance was placed in the front of the hall.
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| Two great catches at Mark Twain Lake
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| Two fish stories...
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(Top) Ron “Opie” Howard, is shown holding his great catch of a 15 inch, 2 lb. 6 oz. crappie. (Bottom) Bruce Elmer caught this 2 lb. plus crappie both in Mark Twain Lake recently. Both men are from Perry, and asked where the fish were caught both stated they caught their “big catch” at the Pee Wee Tree, a well known spot on the lake.
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| Monroe County Land Transfers |
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Terrill, Willa M. to Kleindienst, JoAnn
Sopramco CV7, LLC to Capital Equity Partners, LLC
Capital Equity Partners, LLC to Go Invest Wisely, LLC
Henderson, C. David-Successor Trustee to Sharp, Clifton J. & Sharp-Thomas, Aletha
Secretary of Housing & Urban Development of Washington, DC to Pryor, Gerald
Gill, William Joseph Jr. & Nancy etal. to Jacobson, BJ E. & Sarah B.
Parker, William J. & Nancy J. to Parrish, Charlotte Verna
Parker, William J. & Nancy J. to Wiley, Charles
Pulis, Justin to Caldwell, Virginia
Powell, James M.-Successor Trustee to Alliant Bank
Schulze, Larry & Jeri Trust to Vitt, Charles E. Jr. & Janet K. etal.
Follmer, P. Gregg & Kathleen M. to Follmer, P. Gregg & Kathleen M. & Follmer, Ryan Curtis & Dawn R.
Catlett-Vahle Revocable Living Trust to Wilson, Travis W. & Andy P.
Kendrick, Scott & Talley etal. to Merlin, Cramer & JoAnn
Henderson, C. David-Trustee to Jordan, Diane
4-J Enterprises, Inc. to TLC Properties
Bunell Family Irrevocable Trust to McNabb, Joshua & Lacascio, Jessica
Dowell, Kenneth D. Sr. & Donnice to Detienne, Virgil D. & Rhonda R.
Davis, Minnie to Welshans, Lori Nicole
Davis, Minnie to Braschler, Joshua Craig
Meagher Family, LLC to Mudd, Keith
Meagher Family, LLC to Nelson, Ralph R. & Mary B. Revocable Trust
Hayhurst, Mary P. Family Trust to Crum, Richard & Hilary
Buckman Machinery, LLC to Leverett, Bradley
Buckman Machinery, LLC to Ragsdale, Jeffrey D. & Debra J.
JAGR Investments, LLC to Waechter, Elroy S. & Marleen M. Revocable Trust
JAGR Investments, LLC to Grace, Kevin D. D/B/A Whitetails Sales & Service
Dowell, S. Keith & Brenda R. to Robinett, Carl G.
Robinett, Carl G. to Dowell, S. Keith & Brenda R.
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| Monroe County Commission News |
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FRIDAY, NOV. 7, 2008
The Commission met pursuant to adjournment with Donald Simpson, Presiding Commissioner and Associate Commissioners Mike Whelan and Glenn E. Turner present and among other proceedings the following orders were had to wit;
1. Commission processed and approved routine payroll and invoices.
2. Commission met with 911 Coordinator Sam Curd to discuss 911 equipment, replacement schedules and also to evaluate personnel issues.
3. Commission traveled to inspect projects underway in the county including a bridge replacement on County Road 1190 and a new concrete low water crossing on County Road 370. The Commission then traveled to Florida to inspect ground conditions to try to determine if a project extension would need to be requested.
4. Commission met with Larry Gibson to review health insurance options.
The Commission do now adjourn.
MONDAY, NOV, 10, 2008
The Commission met pursuant to adjournment with Donald Simpson, Presiding Commissioner and Associate Commissioners Mike Whelan and Glenn E. Turner present and among other proceedings the following orders were had to wit;
1. Commission issued a letter updating the plans for drainage improvements to County Road 446.
2. Commission met with 911 Coordinator Sam Curd to update operations, review equipment schedules and discuss personnel.
3. Commission traveled to the new low water crossing being constructed on County Road 370 to inspect the project.
4. Commission contacted Missouri Surplus Property Center to inquire about availability of computer equipment.
The Commission do now adjourn.
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Mark Sears, son of Robert and Janet Sears, of Madison, graduate of Madison High School and Bethel College, in Kansas, and Julie Morrow, daughter of Walter and Gail Morrow, of Saint Louis, graduate of Lindbergh Senior High School and University of Missouri-Saint Louis, announce their marriage on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Sears family farm, in Madison.
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Phillip Hull II and Christina Shoemate, of Madison, would like to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The wedding ceremony will be on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Madison Area Community Center.
Christina is a 2003 Madison High School graduate and is currently a stay at home mom. She is the daughter of John and Bonny Hendren, of Madison.
Phillip is a 2002 Moberly High School graduate. He is employed by Orscheln Farm and Home store and works in the tire shop. Phillip is the son of Phillip Hull of Moberly and Penny Willis, of Brookfield.
A reception and meal at the Madison Area Community Center will follow the ceremony. All family and friends are invited to attend.
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Birth: Bryce Henry Wade
Proud big sister, Baylee Nicole Wade, age 3, is pleased to announce the birth of her baby brother Bryce Henry Wade. Bryce was born at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 3:35. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19-3/4 inches long. They are the children of Lee and Kelli Wade, of Paris.
Grandparents are Doug and Tina Erwin, of Paris; Terry and Cheryl Mitchell, of Paris; and Vic and Terri Wade, of Monroe City. Great-grandparents are Betty Levings, of Madison; and David and Sonja Erwin, of Paris.
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Birth: Ethan Scott Krager
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Jennifer Krager is proud to announce the birth of her son, Ethan Scott Krager. Ethan was born at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia, on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 12:51 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 oz.
Maternal Grandmother: Marjorie Davis. Paternal Grandparents: Sharon and Jerry Kramer.
Special thank you to Steve and Connie Hancock; Melissa and Paul Conboy; and Quentin and Ashley Ashenfelter for their concern and support.
Editor's Note: This was indeed a special child as Jennifer was taken to the hospital after they had discovered a problem with her delivery. At Boone Hospital Center, Ethan was pronounced deceased at 11:15 a.m. Calls were made, arrangements were made and counseling was in the process of being provided to the mother.
After the delivery of the baby a heartbeat was discovered by the nurse upon the cleaning of the child at 12:51 p.m.
Ethan was pronounced a healthy eight and a half pound baby boy by doctors.
Doctors at Boone Hospital Center note that in the numerous births performed at their facility this situation was indeed a rarity.
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Timmy Dean Ellzey, 44, passed away at 3:47 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, as the result of injuries sustained in an accident doing what he loved to do…..riding his motorcycle.
The son of Carroll D. Ellzey and Naiah F. (Goodrich) Ellzey Hogan, Tim was born June 15, 1964 in Mexico.
As a young boy, Tim accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and was baptized at Crooked Creek Baptist Church, in Shelbina. Tim grew up on a farm in north east Missouri, and attended high school in Paris. In addition to working on the family farm, he also did farming for others. His life then led him to the state of California for several years, and back to Missouri where he settled in Pulaski County.
Tim was known for his hunting and fishing adventures, which were abundant. He was a gifted auto mechanic and known as the best exhaust man around. There was little he could not figure out how to do.
Tim was a loving companion, father, son, brother and friend. He would help anyone, giving them the shirt off his back, even if he didn’t have one to give. He had a good heart and will never be forgotten.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his companion: Skye Powers; six children: Daniel Ellzey, Alyssa Powers, Brea Powers, Michelle Mahr, all of Dixon, Natasha Ellzey, of Bakersfield, Calif. and Matthew Mahr, of Junction City, Kan.; mother: Naiah Hogan and her husband, Raymond, Jr., of Paris; father: Carroll Ellzey and his wife, Barbara of Waynesville; grandmother: Ruth Goodrich, of Waynesville; six siblings: Tawania Sisco, of Richland, Rose Ellzey, of Vista, Calif., Wesley Ellzey, of Waynesville, Billy Ellzey, of Richlan, Kevin Hogan, of Columbia, and Pam McElroy, of Kansas City, one grandson: Matthew; several “adopted” sons, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Tim was preceded in death by his grandfather: Riley Goodrich; a brother: Riley Alvin Ellzey and sister: Tina Florine Ellzey.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Waynesville Memorial Chapel with Doug Cage officiating. Skye Powers, Tim’s companion, gave a beautiful eulogy. The songs “Simple Man”, “Kiss from a Rose”, “Straight from my Heart” and “Peace in the Valley” were played. Serving as escorts were Daniel Ellzey, Kevin Ellzey, Matthew Mahr, Eric Ellzey, Wesley Ellzey, Jeff Powers, Dale Sisco and Kevin Hogan. Serving as honorary escorts were Billy Ellzey and Wes Ellzey.
Burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Tim Ellzey and may be left at Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Online condolences can be sent at www.waynesvillememorialchapel.com.
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Alma Jean DeOrnellis Holtkamp, 57, of Moberly, formerly of Stoutsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at her home.
She was born on Sept. 26, 1951, in Monroe County, the daughter of Theodore and Minnie Gregg DeOrnellis. On Aug. 7, 1971 she married Roger Alvin Holtkamp at the First Baptist Church, in Paris. He survives at home.
Other survivors include a son: Roy (Angela) Holtkamp, of Moberly; three grandchildren: Desnee Allison Paige, Emily Faith and Jacob Ryan, all of Moberly; four brothers: Tom (Roberta) DeOrnellis, of Centralia, Buck (Liz) DeOrnellis, of Mexico, Orval (Barbara) DeOrnellis, of Pittsburg, Texas, and Lloyd (Mary Jane) DeOrnellis, of Paris; one sister: Ruth (Harold) Hughes, of Paris; and several nieces and nephews.
Alma was preceded in death by her parents; two sons: Alvin Gene and Albert Theodore; four sisters: June Curren, Hazel Bush, Fern Wilkerson and Mary Skaggs; and five brothers: Floyd, Jerry, Marvin, Jim and Melvin DeOrnellis.
Alma attended the First Baptist Church, of Huntsville.
Visitation was Saturday, Nov. 8, from noon to 2 p.m. at Agnew Funeral Home, in Paris. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
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Roger Earnest O’Bannon, 80, of Madison, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, at his home.
He was born Aug. 4, 1928 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Russell and Alta Eriksen O’Bannon. His formative years were spent in Alta, Iowa, where he met Betty Vesgaard, his wife of 59-1/2 years.
Roger is survived by his wife Betty, of the home; three daughters: Kristine Elsbury, of Madison, Paula O’Bannon, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Gail (Tim) Thompson, of Jefferson City; two sons: Michael (Donna) O’Bannon, and Kevin (Marilyn) O’Bannon, all of Madison; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters: Edyth Wood, of Centralia, and Ruth (Bill) Harrison, of Sturgeon; sister-in-law: Martha (Charles) Nielsen, of Alta; and brother-on-law: Elwood Loving, of Albert City, Iowa.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Richard O’Bannon; son-in-law Lonnie Elsbury; four sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law.
Roger was a brakeman on the Illinois Central Railroad before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served in the American Theater and received a honorable discharge. In 1955, he was a guest aboard the U.S.S. O’Bannon on a 3-day work-up on the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1950 he moved to Madison with his family, parents and brother. They became engaged in farming and he continued to farm with his son, Michael, until his retirement in 1991.
Roger is a member of the Mt. Airy Baptist Church, American Legion Post $0221, charter member of the Madison Lions Club, Madison Rural Fire Protection, past member of the Middle Grove School Board, Monroe County ASCS Committee, and Monroe Planning and Zoning Committee.
Visitation was Saturday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Million-Taylor Funeral Home, in Madison. Services were held Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with burial in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, in Madison.
Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Airy Baptist Church or the Madison Community Center.
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Morris Reynolds, 74, of Shelbina, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, at approximately 10:42 p.m. at Boone Hospital Center, in Columbia.
He was born May 22, 1934, in Lakenan, the son of Paul and Maxine Grubb Reynolds. He was first married to Winfred (Winnie) Wood. She preceded him in death. He then married Vickie Brown Carpenter. She survives.
Morris is also survived by six children: Paul Dean (Sue) Reynolds, of Rice Lake, Wis., Don (Shala) Reynolds, of Kirksville, Ron (Susie) Reynolds, of Paris, Tom (Angelia) Carpenter, of Alexandria, La., Shirley (Mike) Dixson, of Columbia, Chuck (Andrea) Carpenter, of Shelbina; fourteen grandchildren: Anthony Reynolds, Adam Reynolds, Alexander Reynolds, Alisha (Brandon) Claybrook, Paula Reynolds, Laura Reynolds, Alayna Reynolds, Eric (Sandy) Heitmeyer, Jessica Reynolds, Chris Dixson, Corry Dixson, Thomas Carpenter, Amanda Carpenter and Russshel Carpenter; two great-grandchildren: Cooper Claybrook and Alyssa Heitmeyer; three sisters: Beverly Gutherie, of Quincy, Ill., Carol Smith, of Abbington, Ill., and Ellen Kipley, of Quincy; two brothers: Norman Reynolds, of Bethel and Neil Reynolds, of Shelbina; and one aunt: Lee Ellen Butler, of Shelbina.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents and one brother, Harvey Merle Reynolds.
Morris was a member of the Hunnewell Mission (SBC) Church. He graduated from Hunnewell High School. Morris enjoyed woodworking, camping, fishing, telling stories and spending time with his family and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home, in Shelbina. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with Brother Robert Strong, Delbert Stoner and Brother Charles Grubb officiating. Burial was in Kendall Cemetery, in Kendall.
Memorials may be made to Hunnewell Mission Youth, in Hunnewell.
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Mae Beth (Buckman) Wojtkiewicz passed away at her home, in Parkville, on Thursday, Nov. 6, after a heroic battle with cancer.
A Mass of Christian Burial was con-celebrated at St. Therese Catholic Church, in Parkville, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, with Reverend Michael Roach as principal celebrant. A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Shelbina, at a later date, followed by interment of the cremains at St. Mary’s Church Cemetery.
Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at St. Therese Catholic Church where the rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Evan Wojtkiewicz Education Fund or St. Therese School Music Department.
Mae Beth was born to J. Robert and Leona Mae Levings Buckman of Shelbina, Missouri on September 21, 1959. She graduated from South Shelby High School in 1977. She earned her Elementary Music Education Degree in 1981 from Central Missouri State University.
On May 1, 1981 she was united in marriage to Russell E. Wojtkiewicz, of Lockwood, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Shelbina.
Mae Beth is survived by her husband, Russell and son Evan of the home. Other survivors include her mother, Mae Buckman; brothers: Gale (Pat) and Mike (Barb) Buckman, all of Shelbina; Kent (Angela) Buckman, of Martinsburg; and sister Sharon Buckman, of St. Ann; her mother-in-law Bette Wojtkiewicz, of Liberty; five nieces and four nephews, eleven great-nieces and nephews and many caring friends and colleagues.
Beth was K through 4 Elementary Music Teacher at St. Therese School, in Parkville, where she founded the Children’s Choir of St. Therese Parish. She was also one of the accompanists at St. Therese.
She loved her family, children and teaching. Her life dream was to simply be a good mother, and to that many will attest to her success, both to her dearly loved son and to the hundreds of students she had the pleasure and fortune of leading in her classroom.
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