GenealogyBuff.com - Benton County, Missouri Obituary Collection - 4
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Dorothy Blair
April 20, 2004
Dorothy M. Blair, age 85, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri.
She was born on December 12, 1918, in St. Louis, Missouri, the only child of Ernest L. and Myrtle Belle Land Schroeder.
She graduated from high school in St. Louis, and attended St. Louis Business College.
On December 17, 1949, she was united in marriage to Dr. Kendall P. Blair at Olathe, Kansas. Following their marriage, they made their home in Kansas City, Kansas where she was a Doctor’s Assistant for her husband’s medical practice. In 1962 they moved to Warsaw and continued the medical practice until 1985.
Dorothy was a member of the Unity Church and had attended the Warsaw First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kendall, on February 9, 1987.
She is survived by one son, Skip Blair, of Daytona, Florida, one daughter, Sandy Knowle, of Blue Springs, Missouri, three grandchildren, Jim and Mike Knowles and Tanya Wang and five great-grandchildren, Shelly, Clelsea, Samantha, Morgan and Janie Grace, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Dorothy M. Blair will be at 2:30 P.M., Friday, April 23, 2004, at the Reser Funeral Home with Dr. Diana Loomis officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 Friday at the funeral home. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date at the Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw. Arrangements by the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Frances Wine Ellis
April 20, 2004
Frances Wine Ellis, 89, formerly of Kansas City, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2004, in Warsaw, MO.
Mrs. Ellis’ life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 11:00 am on May 8th at the First Methodist Church, 154 Washington Street in Warsaw, Missouri.
Graveside services will be held on May 6th at 2:00 pm at the Springfield, Missouri, National Cemetery where she will be interred alongside her husband of 40 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the First Methodist Church of Warsaw or Benton County Hospice.
Frances Ellis was born on May 22, 1914, in Brookfield, MO. She worked as a photography technician for Kodak in Chicago, Illinois, prior to marrying Frank Ellis, Jr. in the summer of 1950. Frank was a survivor of Pear Harbor, having been stationed there with the Marine Corps. at the time of the attack. The Ellis’ lived in the Raytown area for many years while Frank worked for Armco Steel. They loved to travel and were actively involved with the Shriners and the American Legion. Mrs. Ellis was best known for her cooking and baking abilities and she spent many hours sewing detailed doll clothes for her many nieces. She loved crossword puzzles and was very well read.
Her husband, Frank Ellis Jr., parents Clara and Ivan Wine, and her brothers, Bob and Bernard Wine preceded her in death. Her beloved sister, Harriet, her brother, John, and many nieces and nephews survive her. The family would like to thank the staff of Warsaw Health & Rehab Center and Benton County Hospice for their special care and attention. Frances Ellis was a warm and gracious lady and will be missed by many.
Theron L. Pratt
April 18th, 2004
Theron Lee Pratt, age 69, of Warsaw, passed away Sunday morning, April 18, 2004, at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri.
He was born on October 24, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Charles L. and Ruth A. Stiles Pratt.
He served his country in the United States Navy Seabees from December of 1952 to October of 1956. After his discharge, he returned to Kansas City. He became a fire fighter with the Kansas City Fire Department in October of 1963 and retired from them in October of 1988. After retirement he moved to his home near Warsaw.
He was a life member of the VFW and American Legion Post #217 of Warsaw. He was also a member of Local #42 of the International Association of Fire Fighters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard E. Pratt.
Theron is survived by his wife, Margaret, of the home, three sons, James Pratt, and his wife Sue, of Jefferson City, Missouri, Robert Pratt, of Sugar Creek, Missouri, Mike Pratt, and his wife Dawn, of Blue Springs, Missouri, one daughter, Regina Edgington, of Raytown, Missouri, twenty-three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two step-sons, Richard Richardson, and his wife Tammy, of Kansas City, and Ricky Richardson, of Raytown, a step-daughter, Sherry Falke, and her husband Robert, of Kansas City, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Theron Pratt will be held Thursday, April 22, 2004, at 11:00 A.M., at the First Bible Baptist Church of Blue Springs, Missouri, with Pastor Rick Johnson, Officiating. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home.
Charles Sutton, Sr.
April 17th, 2004
Charles Sutton, Sr., age 59, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2004, at his home in Bent Tree Harbor near Warsaw.
He was born on June 29, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Joe and Helen Kruse Sutton.
He grew up in Kansas City and on May 31, 1963, was married to Barbara Stumph at Independence. They made their home in North Kansas City, and enjoyed their lake home near Warsaw on the weekends. In 1992, they moved permanently to their home in Bent Tree Harbor near Warsaw.
He worked as a truck driver for North Kansas City Hauling for 20 years and also drove a dump truck.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Louis Sutton.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home, two sons, Charles Sutton, Jr., and Joe Sutton, both of Warsaw, one daughter, Marie Sutton, also of Warsaw, three grandchildren, Charles Sutton, III, Desiree and Destiny East, one brother and five sisters, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Charles Sutton Sr., will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at the Reser Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Hix officiating. Burial will be in the Shawnee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Stumph, Jr., Clint Stumph, Emmitt Elliot, Jeremy Breeden, Travis Wood and Tony Maucelli., Jr. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 P.M., Tuesday evening at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Lorietta L. Guier Davisson
April 14th, 2004
Lorietta L. Guier Davisson, age 76, of Cross Timbers, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born on March 11, 1928, in Hickory County, Missouri, one of four children born to Clint R. and Stella Anderson Smith.
She grew up in Hickory County, and graduated from Cross Timbers High School.
On January 1, 1947, she was united in marriage to Flavel M. Guier at Republic, Missouri. They made their home on a farm in Cross Timbers, Missouri for six years and unto this union, one son, Reginald James, was born. They later purchased a home in Kansas City, Missouri, and shared their residence between Kansas City and Cross Timbers for many years.
Lorietta attended Research Medical Center School of Nursing and graduated as a LPN in the mid 1970's. She worked for 17 years as a LPN in the Postpartum Maternity Ward at Research Medical Center and enjoyed caring for many infants and well as their new mothers.
Her husband, Flavel, passed away on June 5, 1987.
In 1989, she took up permanent residence at her home in Cross Timbers. On February 2, 1992, she was united in marriage to Boyd Davisson at her home in Cross Timbers.
She was a member of the Cross Timbers Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and also one sister, Elaine Smith.
Surviving is her husband, Boyd, of the home, one son, Reginald James Guier, and his wife, Maureen, of Largo, Florida, two step-sons, Sam Davisson of Sedalia and Dave Davisson of Miller, Missouri, 5 grandchildren and two brothers, Olen C. "Jack" Smith of Cross Timbers and Sammie J. "Joedy" Smith of St. Louis, Missouri, other relatives and a host of many friends.
Funeral services for Lorietta Guier Davisson will be at 10:30 A.M., Monday, April 19, 2004 at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. Jackie Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Cross Timbers Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 P.M., Sunday evening at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Memorials contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the Cross Timbers Cemetery in care of the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Freida A. York
April 11th, 2004
Freida A. York, age 82, passed away Sunday April 11, 2004, at the Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Ceneter.
She was born on November 7, 1921, in Putnam County, Indiana, the daughter of Willie and Elsie Grahm Lydick.
On September 15, 1940, she was united in marriage to Raymond C. York. Unto this union, three children were born. She was a devoted and loving housewife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She cared for an invalid daughter for thirty-eight years as her own health permitted. She enjoyed cooking and sewing and was an avid fan of NASCAR and Jeff Gordon, the NBA and the Indiana Pacers, and the Kansas City Royals.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Marion, Maynard and Roy Lydick, a sister, Eula Lydick, a daughter Deborah Lynn York, and a great-grandson, Zachary Olson.
She is survived by her husband Raymond, of the home, one son Melvin York, and his wife Beverly, of Blue Springs, Missouri, one daughter, Barbara Johnson, of Warsaw, one brother Willard Lydick, and his wife Madge, of Coatesville, Indiana, six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many wonderful friends and neighbors.
Graveside services and Interment for Freida A. York, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, with Bill Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Freida’s memory be made to Benton County Hospice or the Warsaw Senior Center Building Fund in care of the Reser Funeral Home.
William T. Mahan
April 10th, 2004
William T. Mahan, age 88, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2004, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton.
He was born on October 2, 1914, in Rosedale, Kansas, the son of William Henry and Mattie Le’Row Mahan.
He made his home in Kansas and on May 16, 1942, he was married to Muriel Erickson. ON October 26, 1942, he was inducted into the United States Army, serving during World War II. He was honorably discharged on February 14, 1946. He made his home in Kansas City, Kansas where he was employed as a shipping clerk for H.D. Lee, retiring after 35 years. In 1977, they moved to Warsaw.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel Mahan, on December 17, 1999.
He is survived by one son, Wm. Theodore Mahan of Topeka, Kansas 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Cremation. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 17, 2004, at the Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, with Rev. Richard Anthony officiating. Arrangements by the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Lonnie "Gene" Reaves
April 9th, 2004
Lonnie "Gene" Reaves, age 52, of Sedalia, passed away Friday, April 9, 2004, at his home in Sedalia.
He was born on November 22, 1951, at Warsaw, the son of Leo and Ila Kirby Reaves.
He grew up in Benton and Pettis counties and in the late 1970's was married to Luanne Bentzen. Unto this union, one son, Donnie Lee, was born.
He had made his home in Sedalia where he worked as a maintenance man for the City of Otterville. He later worked for ABM Die Cast Company in Sedalia.
At an early age he professed his faith in Christ and had been saved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Reaves, on July 7, 1985, two sisters, Debra Marie Reaves and Linda McGinnis and one brother, Junior McGinnis.
Surviving is a son, Donnie Reaves of Otterville, a step-son, Monte McGinnis of California, and four grandchildren. Also surviving is his mother, Ila Reaves of Sedalia, three brothers, Charles McGinnis, Ronnie Reaves and Teddy Reaves, all of Sedalia, one sister, Charlotte Paxton, of Sedalia, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services for Lonnie "Gene" Reaves will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, April 12, 2004, at Concord Cemetery near Fristoe, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M., Monday at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Body will lie in state at the Reser Funeral Home after 8:00 A.M., Monday.
