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Dorothy I. Mahoney
1935- 2011
Dorothy I. Mahoney, 76, passed away Tuesday, July 05, 2011 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cameron. Friends may call after 11:00a.m. Wednesday at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Advantage of Gallatin, in care of the Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born January 9, 1935 to Roy E. and Stella (Hanley) Wood in Waverly, NY. She graduated high school from Van Etten, NY in 1950. Upon graduation, Dorothy was a secretary at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY for a year. She then worked as a secretary at Elmira Tobacco Company for about 6 months before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1952, where she met John Mahoney. The couple was united in marriage January 14, 1956 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Dorothy was a devoted wife and stay at home mother during John’s time in the service. After leaving the military, the couple moved to Union Star, St. Joe and later to Grand Junction, CO. In 1998, the couple moved back to Cameron to be near family.
Dorothy was an avid reader who enjoyed all types of novels. She also enjoyed crafts of all kinds, from wood-working to ceramics. Dorothy was a talented lady who was always eager to try new things. She excelled at everything she did, and enjoyed sharing her crafts with her family, signing and dating each piece. She was a wonderful cook, casseroles were her specialty. Dorothy’s family, especially her grandchildren, was her pride and joy. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; husband John Mahoney, sister Margaret Loomis, brother Kenneth Wood, son Michael Mahoney.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Debra (Martin) Sweatman of Gallatin, son James (Jay) Mahoney of Lathrop, 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren.
Fred H. Clark Jr.
1931-2011
Fred H. Clark Jr., 79 of Sun Lakes, Arizona, left this world after a valiant effort against the cancer that had racked his body, on April 18, 2011. Services will be held at 11:00a.m. Saturday, April 23, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Jamesport, where friends may call after 11:00a.m. Friday. Family visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Masonic cemetery in Jamesport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Fred H. Clark was born September 1st, 1931 in Trinidad, Colorado to the parents of Jewell Shields Clark and Fred H. Clark Sr.
Fred’s father worked for the railroad as a track foreman. They made their home in Toyah, Texas. When Fred was six, his father passed away. Due to a lack of education and poor health Fred’s mother was not able to care for Fred and his sister Billie Doris, who was three years older than Fred. The brother of Fred’s father Bob and his wife Pearl Clark, adopted them. They moved the children to St. Joe, Missouri where they lived at the time. Fred and Billie attended elementary school in St. Joe, Missouri.
When Fred was nearly in his teen years, Bob took a position with a train company in Chicago. So Chicago became their new home. Fred worked for a truck farmer in his teen years. Not getting along with Bob and Pearl, when Fred was ready for his senior year in high school he moved to Bendena, Kansas to live with his cousin Lyle Tilbury better known as Bud. Others in the house were Eleanor, Bud’s wife and daughter Ann. Bud had a farm to market truck business, in which Fred helped him haul cattle and hogs to the market. Upon graduation from high school, Fred enrolled in Highland Jr. College in Highland, Kansas. He attended night classes as he had a job working in the Bendena State Bank. Little did he know at that time this was the beginning of his life working in the banking field. Fred served in the Marine Corp for a short period of time. Soon after turning 21, Fred joined the Bendena 440 Masonic Lodge. At the time of his passing he was a third degree mason.
When he returned from the Marines he continued working in the Bendena Bank. He worked as a book keeper and later became a cashier. Then for a year and a half he became a state bank examiner for the state of Missouri. When Bill Myer’s who ran the Bendena Bank became ill in 1955, Fred came back to the Bank and ran it. It was during this time Fred met Rosetta Reed who was teaching at Wathena High School in Wathena, Kansas. Two years later she was teaching at the high school in Atchison, Kansas. There were married
June 12, 1956. They made their home in Atchison, Kansas.
To further his banking skills and commercial loans, he took a position in Kansas City with the United Missouri Bank, so the couple moved to North Kansas City, Missouri. In the summer of 1959 they moved to Nevada, Missouri, where Fred helped start a brand new bank, the Citizen State Bank. It was in Nevada, that their only child, a son William Reed Clark was born, September 1st, 1959.
The couple moved to Kearney, Missouri, when Bill was ready for the sixth grade. Fred’s last position in a bank was senior examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City, Missouri. Due to health reasons he took an early retirement, September 1st 1996. He and his wife later moved to Sun Lakes, Arizona to be near their family, Bill, Karen, and Kim Clark.
Fred will be missed by many, especially for his ability to tell jokes and recite poems. He is survived by his wife Rosetta of 55 years, son William Reed Clark, daughter in law Karen, and granddaughter Kimberly Rose of Chandler, Arizona, one sister Billie Doris Amidon and husband John of Penn Yan, New York, a niece Suzie Caitlin and husband Larry of Asheboro, North Carolina, and a host of relatives and friends.
Donald W. Hughes
1936-2011
Donald Hughes, 74 of Jamesport, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Indian Hills Nursing Home in Chillicothe. Services will be held at 1:00p.m. Friday, March 18, at the Jamesport Baptist Church. Family visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. Thursday evening at the Church. Friends may call after 11:00a.m. Thursday at McWilliams Funeral Home in Jamesport. Burial will be at Brassfield cemetery, near Chillicothe. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donald Hughes Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Donald was born December 6, 1936 to Lowell and Ollie (Gibbons) Hughes on a farm in rural Livingston County where he attended Potter Country School. Donald was united in marriage to Shirley Ailor June 16, 1957 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church near Spring Hill. The couple moved to a farm where they raised crops, cattle and hogs, later buying a farm of their own. Donald and Shirley retired and moved to Jamesport where they have lived for the past 26 years. Jamesport brought on a new adventure in Donald’s life; driving for the Amish. This allowed him to travel the US. Washington, Niagara Falls, Canada just to name a few, always patient and ready to go whenever called upon. Donald was a family oriented man; who cherished his time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donald was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and anytime he could go coon or coyote hunting was always a treat. Fishing was his specialty and catching that big fish was always a challenge. Fish fry’s with his family and friends always gave him great pleasure and he enjoyed the fellowship. Donald’s family was the pride and joy of his life and he liked nothing better than to spend time with them. He never met a stranger and was there to brighten the lives of others. Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother and infant sister.
Donald is survived by his wife of 53 years Shirley, of the home, sons: Tonie Hughes and wife Teresa of Branson, MO, Terry Hughes and wife Patricia of Corpus Christi, TX, Martie Hughes and wife Teresa of Bryan, TX, and Todd Hughes and wife Donna of Baldwin City, KS, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
August E. Meseberg
1946-2011
August Meseberg 64 formerly of Altamont, MO passed away Friday March 11, 2011 at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab Center in Gallatin. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 14 at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. There is no scheduled family visitation planned. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Mt. Ayr cemetery near Altamont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallatin Senior Citizens and/or the Mt Ayr cemetery in care of the funeral home.
August was born August 9, 1946 to Orville and Margaret (Schoonover) Meseberg on a farm south of Altamont, MO. He attended school in Altamont and graduated from Gallatin High School in 1965. He was drafted into the United States Navy in March of 1966, where he served for one year. After leaving the service August was employed at the Standard Oil Company and the True Blood Oil in Cameron for several years where he delivered fuel all over the area. He also worked as a mechanic at Wilson’s Garage in Altamont. August was united in marriage to Anita Darlene Bowers May 12, 1968 in Cameron, to this union three children were born, Michael, Steven and Kristie. August was employed with the Missouri Department of Transportation in Gallatin retiring after 14 years of dedicated service. His true passion was the time he could spend working on the farm, whether it was custom farm work, combining, or planting crops, he enjoyed every aspect of agriculture. August took great pride in raising and taking care of his cattle. He loved to go to auctions and enjoyed bringing home all of his collectables. August had a tool for almost every occasion and was eager to help a neighbor in need; whether it was to fix a water heater, furnace, any plumbing problem or a carpenter project. He was a “Jack of all trades” and it gave him great pleasure to share his talents with friends and family. August was a people person and liked to visit and drink coffee with his buddies at the coffee shop.
August was a member of the RLDS Church in Cameron. He also volunteered with the KAW Fire Department in Winston for many years. August never met a stranger and liked nothing better than to have a conversation with a friend. His family was the pride and joy of his life; he was a loving father, brother and grandfather and will be sadly missed but not forgotten.
August was preceded in death by his father Orville Meseberg.
August survivors include his 3 children, Kristie Smith of Gallatin, Steven Meseberg of Cameron, and Michael Meseberg of Kansas City, MO his mother Margaret Meseberg of Jameson, brothers, Arthur Meseberg of Woodbridge, VA and Anthony Meseberg of Liberty, MO, sisters, Barbara Hewitt of Brookneal, VA, Vivian Toellner of Hilo, HI and, Donna Cline of Gallatin. August has 7 grandchildren.
Gene E Moulin
1941- 2010
Gene Moulin, 69 of Jamesport, passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. Graveside services will be held at 1:00p.m. Tuesday, September 28, at Masonic cemetery, near Gilman City. No scheduled visitation is planned. Friends may call after 11:00a.m. Monday, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home.
Gene was born May 6, 1941 to DeWayne and Pearl (Cook) Moulin in Gilman City, where he attended school. At the age of 12, Gene started working as a farm hand on the JC Penney farm. On June 6, 1959, he married
Martha Burns and the couple moved to Jamesport. Gene worked at the Jamesport Highway Department, where he devoted 14 years. He later worked for Melvin Shuler for a short period of time setting vaults. Gene retired from Landmark Manufacturing in 2003, after 25 years of faithful service as a welder. He was also a maintainer operator for 40 years, serving Jackson Township and the Jamesport Special Road District. This was an occupation he was truly passionate about and took pride in keeping up the roads.
Gene was a member of the Olive Baptist Church of Gallatin. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, as well as the peace and tranquility of nature. Gene enjoyed spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren, who were the pride and joy of his life. He was an inspiration to all that knew and loved him and will be missed by all.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Martha, of the home, daughters: Laurie Parker of Denver, IA, Gina Holm of Gallatin, MO, Carolyn Reyes of League City, TX, brother: Jerry Moulin of Gilman City, MO, sisters: Linda Reynolds of McArthur, OH, Carma Girdner of Enterprise, AL, 6 grand-children, and 4 great-grandchildren.
John Wood, Jr.
1963-2010
John Wood Jr. passed away Thursday September 23, 2010 at his home in Gallatin. Services will be held at 11:00a.m., Monday, September 27, at the Gallatin United Methodist Church. Family visitation will be held from 2-4pm on Sunday, at the Church. Friends may call after 12:00 noon Saturday, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Burial will be held at Centenary cemetery near Gallatin. Memorials may be made to the Gallatin United Methodist Church, the Gallatin Fire Department or the Cancer Treatment Center of Tulsa in care of the funeral home.
John was born February 28, 1963 to John E. and Shirley (Sebastian) Wood in Carrollton, Missouri. Two years later, the family moved to Gallatin, where John graduated High School in 1981. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Army, spending 3 years in the Netherlands. John served 5 years active duty before joining the National Guard in Chillicothe where he served his country for 9 more years. On July 10, 1983, John was united in marriage to Carla Bradley in Gallatin where they made their home. After leaving the military in 1986, John began his construction career working at the family business, Wood Brothers Construction. He was later employed at Carter Petroleum where he worked for a short period of time. John started his own business, JJ’s Construction specializing in foundation repair, serving his customers until 2007.
John was a tireless and selfless volunteer in the community. He joined the Gallatin Fire Department in 1986, recently receiving his 25 year memorial plaque for recognition of his service. John was a long time member of the Gallatin Men’s Club where he served in any capacity that was needed. He was an assistant scout master for troops 67 and 167 for several years where he earned (Honorary Warrior in the tribe of Mic-O-Say) Tribal name Big Blue Fin. He also enjoyed the time he spent working with the local baseball team as an assistant coach. John truly was a servant with a spirit of faith and hope as well as a deep love of family and friends.
John was a life-long devoted member of the United Methodist Church in Gallatin and enjoyed the fellowship with his church family. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed the times he could hunt or fish. He also was a wonderful cook and liked to barbecue for his family and friends. John took great pride in watching his boys play football, always eager to cheer them on. John made deep and lasting relationships; his ability to go the extra mile will leave an emptiness in the lives of those who knew and loved him. He was an inspiration that knew him, a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. John will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
John was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Wood, his mother-in-law Evelyn Bradley and his paternal grandparents Herb and Faye Wood and maternal grandparents, Robert and Ruth Warren and Otto Sebastian.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Carla, sons: Sean and Stephen Wood, all of the home, father: John Wood, brother Barry Wood, sisters Terry Pierce and husband Paul, Ina Wright and husband John, Lisa Chadwick, all of Gallatin, Tracy Michael and husband Joe of Winston, Amy McMahon and husband Lloyd of Coffey, Father-in-law: Carl Bradley, Brother-in-law’s: Whitey and Blackie Wortman, all of Gallatin, 22 nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and nephews.
Roberta Adee
1916-2010
Roberta Adee, 94 of Jameson, passed away Tuesday August 3, 2010 at Cameron Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, August 7, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin, where friends may call after 11:00am Friday. Family visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery near Breckenridge. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Jameson First Baptist Church.
Roberta was born May 2, 1916, to Arthur and Ora (Atkinson) Moorshead in Breckenridge, Missouri. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1935. Following graduation, Roberta moved to Kansas City where she worked various jobs including Lake City Ammunition, a leather factory, and also was a nanny to a set of twins. She later married
Russell W. Adee in Kansas City, where they made their home. The couple began working in the construction industry, later co-owning a trucking company and relocated to Rock Springs, WY, where they hauled supplies and built roads in Costa Rica and the US. Roberta drove a truck, worked in a gift shop and later became a bookkeeper for an asphalt company for several years, where she retired. After retiring, she moved to Jameson to be near her family.
Roberta had a passion for traveling and would bring back gifts from each place she visited. She loved animals and it was not unusual for her to travel with her dogs, cats and birds. Roberta was very fashion minded and loved to accessorize. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing handwork, embroidery and crocheting, making several afghans for family. Roberta enjoyed working outside, whether it be mowing or flower gardening; she took great pride in being independent and staying in shape. She loved the beach and enjoyed spending winters in Texas for over twenty years. She also was well-known for her famous jello fruit salad, and would take it to all family gatherings. Roberta was a member of the Jameson First Baptist Church, the Jameson Lion’s Club and the Red Hat Society while wintering in Texas. She was a fun-loving, family oriented woman that lived her life with great spirit and energy who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Roberta is preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Charles and Vernon Moorshead and a sister: Frances Brewer.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews: Leota (Bill) Snyder of Jameson, MO, Keith (Shirley) Moorshead of Kansas City, MO, Jeanie (Gerald) Soden of Lampe, MO, Vernetta (Dennis) McDonald and Verna K. (Jim) Talbot, all of St. Joseph, MO, Vernon Lee (Carla) Moorshead of Princeton, TX, and Frances Schoolcraft of Clarendon, TX. Also, Elaine (Steve) Bohannon, Bob (Patty) Adkison and Steve (Patty) Adkison, all of Jameson, MO., and many, many third and fourth generation nieces and nephews.
David L. Withem
1943-2010
David L. Withem, 66 of Jamesport, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at his residence. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00am Saturday, August 7, at The Olive Baptist Church near Gallatin. Inurnment at at later date. Memorial contributions may be made to The Olive Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home.
David L. Withem, 66, of Jamesport, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, at the Olive Baptist Church near Gallatin.
Inurnment will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home, Jamesport.
David was born August 30, 1943 to Melvin and Norma Hatfield in Kansas City, Kansas and later adopted by Charles and Alice Withem. After graduating from Wyandotte High School, David helped his father in a restaurant. He later moved to DeSoto, Ks. and became employed by Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Shawnee Mission, Ks, where he worked for ten years as a janitor. He moved to Maine for a short period of time with the intention of opening a bed and breakfast. David later moved to Gallatin, Mo. where he made deep and lasting relationships. The past year and a half, he enjoyed living in Jamesport, Mo.
David had a deep appreciation for old buildings and antiques. He took great pride in keeping family heirlooms but also enjoyed shopping and finding unique pieces. David had a hidden talent for drawing and loved his pet dog, Nicole, greatly. He was a devoted member of the Olive Baptist Church in Gallatin, where he taught Sunday School. David truly enjoyed life, and had many friends and was always there to brighten the lives of others.
David was preceded in death by his adoptive parents and his biological father.
Survivors include his sister, Constance Engler of San Bruno, CA; a brother, Mel Hatfield of Montrose, CO; his mother, Norma Gaumer of Canyon City, CO; many other friends, nieces and nephews.
Jean N. Taylor
1921-2010
Jean Norman Taylor, 89 of Gallatin, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Cameron Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, July 24, at the First Christian Church in Gallatin. Visitation will be Taylor family will be held one hour prior to service. For those friends that may not be able to attend the service, there will also be visitation call after 11:00am on Friday, at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Burial will be at Brown cemetery near Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gallatin Senior Citizens Center of the First Christian Church in Gallatin, in care of the funeral home.
Jean was born May 29, 1921 to Samuel and Jessie (Wathen) Taylor in Amity, Missouri. He graduated from Maysville High School in 1939. Following his graduation, he was employed with the Record-Journal Newspaper in Maysville. In June of 1942, he enlisted in the army where he served his country for two years. Jean was united in marriage to Marguerite Johnson on October 15, 1942. She preceded him in death in February 2002.
Jean was a long time employee of the Postal Service where he worked in the Gallatin office, later transferring to Norborne, Missouri as the postmaster. Jean retired in November of 1977, after 35 years of dedicated service.
Jean was united in marriage to Louise (Getz) Hass on December 21, 2002 in Gallatin, where they made their home. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Gallatin. Jean was also a dedicated member of the American Legion Post 68 and the Gallatin Lions Club, where he served for over 60 years and worked in any capacity that was needed. Jean took great pride in devoting his time and talents to these organizations. He was also an avid sports fan and liked to bowl. Jean and Louise took pleasure in spending time together whether it be gardening, morning walks, attending Church or traveling. The last few years, the couple enjoyed spending their winters in Florida with friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Wife: Marguerite; Son: Jerry Taylor; Brothers: James, Floyd and Rolla Taylor.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Taylor of the home; Daughter: Suzanne Taylor of Laguna Beach, CA; Son: Alan Taylor and wife Pam of Oxnard, CA; Step-children: Carmen Morrissey and husband Dennis of Jefferson City, MO; Warren VanGundy of Emporia, KS; Sisters: Nell Daul and Maxine White, both of Maysville; Grandchildren: Trevor Taylor, Mike and April Morrow; Two Great-grandchildren.
William Scott Landes
1957-2010
Billy Landes 52 passed away Friday March 19, 2010 at his home in Jamesport. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 23 at the Jamesport United Methodist Church. Family visitation will be 1 hour prior to service at the church. Private inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jamesport United Methodist Church or Jamesport First Responders in care of McWilliams Funeral Home in Jamesport.
