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Gerald Lee (PeeWee) Heins, 53, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Gerald Lee (PeeWee) Heins, Jr., 53, of Carrollton, Mo., died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at his home.
Gerald was born March 22, 1958, the son of Gerald Lee Heins, Sr. and the late Ivah C. (Hinson) Heins in Carrollton, Mo.
Gerald enjoyed traveling, making oak furniture, wood working, spending quality time with his wife, Debbie, but most of all Gerald enjoyed operating heavy equipment and building bridges. Gerald and Debbie owned and operated Heins Construction and Catfish Designs.
Gerald was a graduate of Carrollton High School class of 1977, a Boy Scout, a member of the United Methodist Church in Carrollton, Mo., a member of the Wakanda Lodge # 52 AF & AM, Carroll County Shrine Club and the Ararat Shrine Temple of Kansas City, Mo.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Debbie, of the home; his dad, Gerald Heins, Sr., Carrollton, Mo.; four daughters, Casey Leigh Lester and husband, Jimmy, Carrollton, Mo., Susan Kay Heins and fiancé, Billy Creason, Keytesville, Mo., Annie Paige Heins, Bogard, Mo., and Angela Rae Heins, of the home; one brother, Jim Miller and wife, Tonia, Carrollton, Mo.; and one sister, Gerry Germann and husband, Kenny, Carrollton, Mo.; five grandchildren, Sevin Heins, Maddox Heins, Rylei, Rynna and Cyrus Lester; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gerald was preceded in death by one daughter, Amy Katherine, his mother, Ivah, and one brother, J.P. Miller, maternal grandparents, the late Henry and Virginia Hinson and paternal grandparents, Walter and Dorris Heins.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 13, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Bittiker Funeral Home with Rev. Sandra Crater officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill cemetery in Carrollton, Mo. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bittiker Funeral Home with Masonic Services starting at 8 p.m.
The family suggests memorials be made to Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. They may be left at or mailed to Bittiker Funeral Home 1201 N. 65 Hwy., Carrollton, MO 64633.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bittiker Funeral Home, Carrollton, Mo.
George Silvey, 87, died Monday, May 23, 2011
George “Bill” Silvey, 87, a resident of Chillicothe, Mo.,, died Monday, May 23, 2011 at his residence.
George was born Nov. 8, 1923 in Chadwick, Mo., the son of Sherman and Thelma (McKiddy) Silvey. On May 10, 1945 he married
Jo Ann Elliott in Kansas City, Kan. She survives of the home.
George served in the United States Army during World War II from June 1942 until Oct. 1945 and served in the Air Force during the Korean War from Feb. 1951 until Nov. 1952. He was employed for 29 years at TWA in Kansas City, Mo. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Chillicothe, Mo. He was a past commander of the Vern R. Glick American Legion Post 25, Chillicothe, Mo., RSVP, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Grand River Historical Society and the Chilli Campers Club all of Chillicothe, Mo. He enjoyed traveling and camping.
George is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; one son, David Silvey and wife Deborah, Gladstone, Mo.; two daughters, Cathy Griffith and husband Steve, Chillicothe, Mo., and Beth Skinner and husband Dan, Chillicothe, Mo.; one sister, Marie Beever, Florissant, Colo.; seven grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Bernard Silvey, Earl Silvey and Claude Silvey.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo. There will be a family visitation on Thursday one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Friends may call on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 12 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, the Vern R. Glick American Legion Post No. 25 and/or the VFW Post 858 and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo.
Elvin "Mike" L. Davenport, 84, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Elvin “Mike” L. Davenport, 84, of rural Cherryvale, Kan., died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home.
Elvin Lyle Davenport was born Feb. 23, 1927 at Hale, Mo., the son of Erle Davenport and Alva (Wheelbarger) Davenport. On March 7, 1957 he married
Eva Shirlene Jackson at Butler, Mo., and they later divorced in 1962.
He grew up in the Chillicothe, Mo., area and graduated from Avalon High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and served 23 years retiring in October 1967 attaining the rank of E-7.
He is survived by his ex-wife and companion Eva Shirlene Hudson, of the home; two daughters, Lori Bryant, Independence, Kan., and Lynn Crain, Raymore, Mo.; one step-son, Mark Hudson, Hedrick, Okla.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date in Chillicothe, Mo.
Memorial contributions are suggested to AWOL Humane Society and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to P.O. Box 801, Independence, Kan.
Arrangements are under the direction of Potts Chapel, Independence, Kan.
Vivian Alice O'Dell, 83, died Monday, April 25, 2011
Vivian Alice O’Dell, 83, a resident of Hale, Mo., died Monday, April 25, 2011 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, Mo.
Vivian was born Sept. 29, 1927 three and a half miles southeast of Hale, Mo., the daughter of Russell and Audrey (Haynes) Parks. On Feb. 12, 1946 she married
Victor O’Dell in Chillicothe, Mo. They moved to a farm three miles east of Hale, Mo., where they spent all of their married
lives. He preceded her in death Jan. 3, 2000.
She was a 1945 graduate of Hale High Scool.
She was an active member of the Hurricane Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she taught Sunday school, helped with Bible school and was church treasurer for over 40 years. She was a member of Clione Club at one time, and served as president, secretary and treasurer. She was also a member of Vern R. Glick Post No. 25 American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Chapter 3464 of Hale, where she served as president and served on several committees.
She is survived by sons, Lonnie O’Dell and wife Linda, Hale, Mo., and Donnie O’Dell and wife Joan, Berryton, Kan.; daughter, Diane Wohlgemuth and husband Scott, Mendon, Mo.; sister, Ruth A. Johnson and husband Ivan, Norborne, Mo.; grandchildren, Kyle O’Dell, Kansas City, Mo., Kirk O’Dell and wife Billie, Bosworth, Mo.; Duane O’Dell and wife Tara, Hale, Mo., Ronnie Wohlgemuth and wife Tracy, Carrollton, Mo., Brian Wohlgemuth and wife Mel, Kellogg, Iowa, Edward O’Dell, Chanute, Kan., and LeeAnna O’Dell, Topeka, Kan.; and great-grandchildren, Emmalee O’Dell, Hale, Mo., Victoria O’Dell, Hale, Mo., Cale O’Dell, Hale, Mo., Charlie Wohlgemuth, Carrollton, Mo., Sally Wohlgemuth, Carrollton, Mo., Kaitlyn O’Dell, Bosworth, Mo., and Gavin O’Dell, Bosworth, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Gerald Parks.
Funeral services will be held at Hale Baptist Church on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10 a.m. Family visitation will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Hale, Mo., on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. Friends may call Lindley Funeral Home, Hale, Mo., on Wednesday after 4 p.m. Burial will be held in Hurricane cemetery, Hale, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth cemetery and can be left at the funeral home or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Hale, Mo.
Mildred Kathryn Tomlinson Litton
Mildred Kathryn Tomlinson Litton was born on February 22, 1910 in Davies County to Leonidas (Lon) Tomlinson and Cora Ethel Youtsey Tomlinson; the fourth of six children. Mildred attended school at Carlow and then Lock Springs, where she graduated with the class of 1928. During her high school years she met a young Davies County man named Charley Oscar Litton. They were married
in Hiawatha, Kansas on March 30, 1929.
They began their married
life in Kansas City, where Charley worked as a bookkeeper and stenographer for an automobile agency. With their roots in farming, they were glad to return to the Lock Springs area when Charley was given the chance to farm part of the acreage on his family’s former home. An accident with a gravel truck put an end to Charley’s farming and left him an invalid. They moved to a small house on the farm owned by Mildred’s father, and for the next several years Mildred supported them by milking eleven cows and selling eggs from her chickens. During the winter months she trapped and sold furs.
Charley eventually recovered and they resumed farming. In 1937 their son, Jerry Lon Litton, was born in that small farmhouse. The following year they were able to again take possession of the Litton farm and took over the 500 acres and a large house that was badly in need of repair. Over the next four years they worked hard to farm the land and renovate the old farmhouse, only to watch it burn to the ground in 1942. Mildred worked hard during those farm years – milking cows, driving a tractor and lending a hand wherever needed. Her greatest joy during that time lay in the raising of their remarkable son. They instilled in him their own beliefs in hard work, honesty and caring for others.
Jerry joined early in the farming operation, and when he graduated from College in 1961 he and his young bride, Sharon Summerville Litton returned to join as partners with Charley and Mildred in a new venture. The Litton Charolais Ranch was established in Chillicothe and Mildred’s new life began. The first years were filled with hard work as they struggled to make a name for themselves and for their cattle. Mildred’s roles included cooking meals for prospective buyers, helping in the ranch office, caring for the two grandchildren who made a welcome appearance in the family, and traveling with Charley on the show circuit, where the big white cattle made a national and international reputation for the Litton name.
The grandchildren, Linda Lorraine and Scott Stuart became Mildred’s new joy in life. She enjoyed many hours with them and joined them in fishing, playing games, and riding their mini Honda motorcycles over the ranch acreage.
In 1972 Jerry decided to enter the political arena and announced his candidacy for U.S. Congressman from Missouri’s Sixth District. Once again Mildred’s life underwent a change. She was introduced to the art of campaigning, entertaining politicians and attending fundraisers and coffees for the candidates. She and her good friend, Maxine Lamb, stuffed thousands of envelopes, delivered campaign material, posted information in card files, and copied hundreds of names and addresses. Ed Turner, Jerry’s campaign manager, jokingly called them his “Girlie One and Girlie Two”’ and said they could always be counted on to come through when there was work that needed to be done. Their efforts, along with the help of many others, culminated in Jerry being elected in 1972 and re-elected in 1974.
In 1976 Mildred and Charley lost their son and his entire family in a tragic plane crash. Jerry had just won the primary race as democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. Mildred’s life was shattered, and Charley became her lifeline, as he struggled to care for them both. Charley established the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation and began a program of extending help to the community and particularly to the Chillicothe R-II School District. He also became interested in having a biography written about their son, and he was able to persuade Mildred to help. She drew on her inner strength and began the process of returning to a normal life. She told many stories of Jerry’s life and history, taped many memories, and helped Charley proof read the chapters as they were written by a long time friend and ranch employee, Bonnie Mitchell.
In 1980 Charley lost his battle with cancer, Mildred was left alone. Once again she faced a devastating loss, but she immediately assumed the reins of the Litton Foundation and completed the effort begun by Charley to build a lasting memorial for Jerry, which culminated in the Jerry Litton Visitors Center at Smithville Lake. She then enrolled the Litton Foundation in a project to build the Litton Agri Science Learning Center for the FFA program in Chillicothe. That was followed by continued building at the learning center, assisting with the Jenkins Expo Building project and improvements for the Livingston County Fair facilities. Mildred’s heart had always been with the FFA program, from Jerry’s first years as a member and officer, Charley’s award of honorary American Farmer Degree, and her own certificate of appreciation, to the present day projects at the Learning Center.
She was a generous donor to many other projects, including the Green Hills Golf Course, Livingston County 4-H Foundation, Chillicothe YMCA, the Alpha Gamma Rho house at Missouri University in Columbia and scholarships to Chillicothe High School and the University of Missouri. In 2007 she was one of the first recipients of the Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mildred was a member of the Gallatin Presbyterian Church where she was a faithful attendee until confined to her home by ill health. Her faith was a great strength and support throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Brothers Keith Tomlinson and Kenneth Tomlinson, Sisters Margaret Tomlinson, Winnie Hampton and Doris Webster, Husband Charley, Son Jerry, Daughter in law Sharon and grandchildren Linda and Scott. She is survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and families, including Chillicothe residents Debbie and Lyle Jenkins and Pat and Jim Gates and Family. She is also survived by many Litton relatives who have always claimed her as their own “Aunt Mildred”. Nearby relatives include Victor and Mildred Litton and Jane and Fred Sweany, all of Lock Springs.
Funeral services will be held at United Methodist Church Chillicothe, Missouri at 10:30 am on Tuesday December 30, 2008. There will be a family visitation on Monday December 29th from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Lindley Funeral Home Chillicothe, Missouri. Friends may call on Monday December 29, 2008 at the funeral home from 12 noon until 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation those may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Lindley funeral Home P.O. Box 47 Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Interment will be at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Chillicothe, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home Chillicothe, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo.
Donald Eugene Wright, 77, died Saturday, June 18, 2011
Donald Eugene Wright, 77, of Braymer, Mo., died Saturday, June 18, 2011 after a battle with cancer.
He was born Jan. 29, 1934 in Braymer, Mo., the son of Charles and Effie Mae (Goll) Wright. On March 9, 1958 he married
Nancy (Dean) Wright of Dearborn, Mo.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy, of the home; two daughters and two sons, Deana Osgood, Chaska, Minn., Donna Wright, Liberty, Mo., Lyndel, Springfield, Mo. and Loren, Kearney, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; four step-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin siblings Lynn Wright and Lorene Hays.
Funeral services will be held at Braymer United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer, Mo. Burial will be held at Evergreen cemetery with a miltiary service at the gravesite.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Braymer United Methodist Church or the Three Rivers Hospice and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer, Mo.
Ray Ivan Samm, 89, died Monday, June 20, 2011
Ray Ivan Samm, 89, a resident of Chillicothe, Mo., died Monday, June 20, 2011 at Loch Haven Nursing Home in Macon, Mo.
Ray was born June 13, 1922 in Farmersville, Mo., the son of Walter and Clara P. (Wilcox) Samm. On Nov. 20, 1939 he married
Lela E. Gillespie in Chillicothe, Mo.
He attended the Farmersville Center School until the eighth grade. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Lela Samm, of the home; son, Richard Samm, Excello, Mo.; daughter, Sharon Eckert, Townville, S.C.; brother, Cecil Samm, Chula, Mo.; sisters, Christine Hawks, Kansas City, Mo., and Lela F. Chapins, Chula, Mo.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Clifford; and sisters, Grace, Dorothy, Hazel and Betty.
Funeral services will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo., on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10 a.m. A family visitation will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo., on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12 to 9 p.m. Burial will be held in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loch Haven Nursing Home and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo.
Nelson L. Rinehart, 85, died Monday, June 13, 2011
Nelson L. Rinehart, 85, resident of Braymer, Mo., died Monday, June 13, 2011 at Golden Age Nursing Home.
Nelson was born Feb. 12, 1926 in Caldwell County, son of Glen and Lena (Wilds) Rinehart. On Dec. 14, 1946 he married
Katherine O’Dell in Braymer, Mo. She survives of the home.
Nelson served in the United States Army. He was a mechanic for McKnight Implement for 30 years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Tweedie Murray Post 117.
Nelson is survived by two brothers, Melvin Rinehart, Cameron, Mo., Ivan Rinehart, Independence, Mo.; three sisters, Gladys Deam, Cameron, Mo., Catherine Hart, Platte City, Mo., Ethel Heck, Holden, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leland Rinehart.
A graveside service will be held at Evergreen cemetery in Braymer, Mo., on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Three River Hospice, Cameron, Mo., and may be left at Pitts Funeral Home or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Braymer, Mo.
Marilyn A. Dowell, 84, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011
Marilyn A. Dowell, 84, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at her residence in Chillicothe, Mo., surrounded by her family.
She was born June 30, 1926 in Chillicothe, Mo., the daughter of Paul and Effie Freed. On April 6, 1946 she married
Captain L.E. Dowell, USAF, in Colorado Springs, Colo. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1957.
She attended Chillicothe High School and graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City, Mo.
She worked for the Division of Youth Services and Department of Corrections for the State of Missouri for 27 years. Marilyn was also a member of the Gold Star Wives of America for 60 years, a member of the Sorosis of Chillicothe and a member of the United Methodist Church in Chillicothe, Mo.
She is survived by one son, Richard Dowell, Grand Junction, Colo.; one daughter, Dana Wilhite, St. Louis, Mo.; and one grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Paul E. Freed.
A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church, Chillicothe, Mo., on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Edgewood cemetery, Chillicothe, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made to Edgewood cemetery or Hedrick Home Health Hospice and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo.
