Neff, Darrell Woodrow "Woody" - Darrell Woodrow "Woody" Neff age 87, was born January 11, 1922, in Elmo, Missouri to Henry and Nora (Pike) Neff. Woody was a graduate of Elmo High School. He served in the Army Air Corp. in Italy in WWII, and was a member of the Elmo American Legion.

He was a self employed for many years in Elmo and then became a millwright in 1961. He retired in 1984 in Burlington Junction, Mo., where he lived with his wife, Anna Belle Neff. After her retirement they moved to Southern Missouri and remained there until his death.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Belle; son Barry Neff and daughter in-law Cheryl; and grandson Derrick Neff.

"Woody" passed away Sept 24, 2009 at 10 p.m. at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri.

He is survived by three children; Bill Neff of Mission, Texas; Judy and husband Rich Davis of Oklahoma; and Richard and wife Lynn Neff of Battlefield, Missouri; grandchildren: Rod Neff, Kris Neff, Jeff Denney, Jared Neff, and Brandon Neff; and great-grandchildren: Cassey Neff, Preston Neff, Jacob Denney, Katie Denney and Connor Neff.

Graveside services were held Monday, September 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Lamar Cemetery, Elmo, Missouri, with full Military Services. The Tradition of Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda, Iowa provided arrangements.

William Robert "Bob" Neff, 58, Burlington Junction, Missouri, died Friday, February 8, 2008, at St Francis Hospital in Maryville, Missouri.

He was born August 19, 1949, in Elmo, Missouri to Marcus and Christine (Bracken) Neff.

Bob was a 1968 graduate of North Nodaway High School in Hopkins, Missouri.

On October 18, 1968, Bob married Louise Guenther in Maryville. They lived and farmed in Burlington Junction.

He was preceded in death by his father Marcus Neff and brother Richard "Dickie" Neff.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Neff of the home in Burlington Junction, mother, Christine Neff, Pickering, Missouri, 2 daughters and their husbands: Tina and Cliff Robbins, Mound City, Missouri, and Kim and Billy Koch, Burlington Junction; 8 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville. A visitation will be held Tuesday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m., also at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Ohio Cemetery Burlington Junction.

Neumeyer, Richard Arthur - Funeral services for Richard Neumeyer, age 84 of Bedford, who died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska were held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 10:30.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bedford with Reverend William Ballard officiating. Interment with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 were held in the Hopkins Cemetery.

Richard Arthur Neumeyer was born May 17, 1921, in Polk Township, Taylor County, Iowa the son of Henry Elmer Neumeyer and Constance A. (Florea) Neumeyer. He grew up attending rural schools to the eighth grade and then went to work as a hired man in the High Prairie Community. In 1940, he went to work for his future father-in-law, Bruce Clymens. In January of 1943, Richard answered the call to serve his country by entering the United States Army, he and a bunch of other men loaded up in front of the Taylor County Courthouse late one January evening and headed off to serve their country, taking their training in Fort Warren, Wyoming. Richard was soon sent overseas to Greenland where he served for three years during World War II with the Quartermaster Corps. Upon his discharge in January of 1946, he returned to the area where he again worked as a hired man. Now, when Richard first went to work for Edra’s father she was a junior in high school, upon his return from the service, she had graduated high school and was teaching in the Valley School Neighborhood. On May 25, 1947, Richard was united in marriage to Edra Clymens at the United Methodist Church in Bedford.

Soon after their marriage the couple rented some land near the school Edra was teaching at and began farming. In those days, the farming began on a shoestring – they had been given a jersey cow from Edra’s father and a shorthorn cow from Richard’s father, and that, along with some borrowed machinery, and they were off and running on their farming and cattle career! In the 1950’s they moved east of Bedford where they farmed for ten years and in the 60’s they were finally able to purchase their own 171 acres north of Bedford known as the McDowell farm in Marshall Township, located 1½ miles west of the county home. Together they would farm this land, raising cattle and hogs and enjoying the good life. In 1987, Richard suffed health problems, having open heart surgery, and it was then he and Edra decided to retire and move into town, purchasing their current home in Bedford in 1990. Always a ‘farmer at heart’ Richard continued to mow his lawn and tend his garden in the true farmer’s way. He meticulously taking care of his lawn, garden and the beloved John Deere equipment! Although Richard and Edra had no children of their own, they truly enjoyed their nieces and nephews. During Edra’s teaching years, Richard loved to hear the tales about the children at school, he seemed to thoroughly enjoy sharing in their lives.

Richard was a life time member of the Taylor County Historical Society; a member of the Bedford United Methodist Church; past member of the Gravity Fire Department and the Taylor County Conservation Club. He was also a member of the Taylor County Farm Bureau and the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164. Richard was a Mason and a member of the Plumb Masonic Lodge No. 285 A.F. and A.M., located in Siam. For many years, Richard and Edra loved belonging to the Gravity Promenades Square Dancing Club. Together with their friends they shared many dances and good memories. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as gathering Indian artifacts.

Left to cherish Richard’s memory are his loving wife of 59 years, Edra Neumeyer of Bedford; three brothers, Sidney Neumeyer of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; George Neumeyer of Hopkins, Missouri; and Howard Neumeyer of Caldwell, Idaho; along with many nieces, nephews and a whole community of friends.

Preceding Richard in death were his parents Henry and Constance Neumeyer; a brother Jason Neumeyer; and two sisters, Verna McDonald and Louise Archer.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Richard’s passing.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Mildred Irene Newby, 81, Maryville, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at Village Care Center, Inc in Maryville.

She was born August 17, 1926, in Worth, Missouri to Clarence and Edith (Wall) Richardson.

Mildred married Harry Virgil Newby on March 19, 1946, in Maryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death on October 18, 1959.

A member of St Gregory's Catholic Church, Mrs. Newby was a homemaker.

Also preceding her in death were her parents, sister Helen Lewis and nephew Drexel Lewis.

She is survived by nieces: Carol Jean Hines and husband Gerald, Barnard, Missouri and Shirley Lewis, Sidney, Iowa; great-nieces: Wanda Ringot and husband Charles, King City, Missouri and Helen Stewart and husband Larry of Blanchard, Iowa, great-nephew Robert Hines, Des Moines, Iowa, and several great-great-nieces and nephews

There will be no formal visitation, however, friends may call at the funeral home anytime.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery Parnell, Missouri.

Sr. Mary Demetria Newman OSB, 90, Clyde, Missouri died Monday, September 15th at Our Lady of Rickenbach Healthcare, Clyde.
Frances Cecelia Newman was born April 21, 1918, the daughter of Otto Joseph and Mary Agnes (Meyer) Newman. She entered the Benedictine Convent February 9, 1939 and made her profession in 1941, taking the name Sr. Mary Demetria. She made her final vows in 1946. Sr. Demetria was a gifted seamstress and worked in the Liturgical Vestments Department.
Sister was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Mary Agnes Newman and an infant sister, also named Frances Newman.

Survivors include her Monastic Family; a sister: Theresa Patrick, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; three brothers: Joseph Newman, Downey, California; John Newman, Santa Anna, California and Fred
Newman, Vancouver, Washington.

A Wake Service will be 7 pm Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in the Convent Chapter Room, Clyde.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 7:30 am Wednesday, September 17th in the Adoration Chapel, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Clyde, Missouri.

J. E. "Hooker" Newton, 87, Skidmore, Missouri, died December 24, 2009, at home in Skidmore.

Hooker was born March 1, 1922, in Skidmore to Myron Boliver and Jessie Dawson Newton.

A graduate of Skidmore High School, he was co-owner of Newton Brothers Trucking.

Hooker served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II.

He married Aleta Hord April 2, 1941, in Skidmore.

Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Carol Ann Boles, nephew Ned Collin, who was raised in the family home, brothers: Fred, Homer, George, Myron, Jerry and R.G. "Zeke" Newton, sisters: Leona Newton, Beth Bonner, Dixie Collin, Judy Flynn.

Survivors include his wife Aleta Newton of the home, Skidmore, son Myron "Butch" (Sheryl) Newton, Skidmore, grandchildren: Brandon and Hailey Newton, Jared Bartles, J.L., Raymond, Troy, Richard Boles, Chet Collin and Carah Sisk, several great-grandchildren, three sisters: Mary Johnson, Skidmore, Inez Boyer, Saint Joseph, Lou Diggs, Skidmore, son-in-law Gary Boles, Skidmore and daughter-in-law, Jeanette Collin, Maitland, Missouri.

Visitation is 6:00-8:00 PM, Monday, December 28, 2009, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 29, Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore.

Memorials may be made to the Newton Hall, Skidmore, Missouri.

He was born on May 27, 1947 in Easton, PA, he was the son of the late Richard Newton & Miriam (Smith) Allen.

He retired from the Maryville Treatment Center where he worked as a Correctional Officer.

He is survived by two daughters; Kim Cousin, Topeka, KS; and Jacqueline West, Maryville; and five grandchildren Jazlyn Cousin, Talina West, Alexis West, Rachel West, and Damien West.

Preceded in death by his wife Robin Newton, who passed away in 2007, his father, and sister, Virginia Jones.

Mr. Newton has been cremated under the trusted care of the Danfelt Funeral Home.

Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the Danfelt Funeral Home, 951 S. Main ST., Maryville, MO 64468 with the Rev. Paul McKim, Officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorial donations may be made to the family or the American Cancer Society.

Online Condolences & Tributes may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com

Born on September 1, 1954 in Bellefontaine, OH, she was the daughter of the late Paul Russell Ansley and Margaret Pauline (Johnson) Ansley of Joplin, MO.

She was employed as a Record Officer with the Maryville Treatment Center, Maryville.

She was a member of the Faith Fellowship Church, Oregon, MO.

In addition to her mother she is survived by her devoted husband, Tom Newton whom she married on September 4, 1976 in Madison, KS, loving daugther, Jacqueline West, Ravenwood, step-daughter, Kim Cousin, Topeka, KS, loving sisters, Peggy Ewens, Grain Valley, MO, Sandra Berry, Camdenton, MO, brothers, Ken Ansley, Webb City, MO, Larry Ansley, Carthage, MO, Steve Ansley, Milford, MO, grandchildren, Talina West, Alexis West, Rachel West.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Mrs. Newton has been cremated under the trusted care of the Danfelt Funeral Home.

Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 P.M., Thursday, September 20, 2007 at the Danfelt Funeral Home, 951 S. Main Street, Maryville, Missouri 64468 with the Rev. Paul McKim, Officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.

Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com

Alberta Mae Nicholas, 97, Maryville, Missouri, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.

She was born October 22, 1910, in Maryville to James Andy and Stella (Cozad) Smith and was a 1929 graduate of Maryville High School. On February 10, 1932 she married Samuel Homer Nicholas in Troy, Kansas. Alberta was the bookkeeper for their business, Nicholas Plumbing and Heating, in Maryville for many years.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Maryville.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Homer, on April 26, 1981, her parents, brother Jim Smith, and 4 sisters Vivian Stevens, Sally Bratcher, Neola Kill and LaCretia Tolbert.

She is survived by her son Sam Nicholas of Kansas City, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2008 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Price Funeral Home Chapel in Maryville. The visitation will be followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. A private burial will be held at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville.

Memorials in Alberta's name may be sent to the Maryville Senior Center for the Meals on Wheels Program.

George Mark Nicholson, 78, Ravenwood, Missouri, died Thursday, April 3, at his home.

He was born August 9, 1929 in Hopkins, Missouri, the son of Mark Everett and Valta Vesta (Ringold) Nicholson, who preceded him in death.

George was a graduate of Pickering High School, Pickering, Missouri. He served in the US Air Force and later joined the Missouri National Guard.

He retired from the former Bagby Motor Company of Maryville, Missouri, where he detailed cars.

Survivors include several cousins, some of whom are: Neola Stringer, Irma Zapf, Herbert Nicholson, all of Maryville, Missouri; Walter Nicholson and Robert Nicholson, Bedford, Iowa;
Roger Nicholson, Braddyville, Iowa; Richard Nicholson, Corning, Iowa; Eilene Shipley, Grant
City, Missouri and Rhoda Huntsman.

Visitation is anytime at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

An 11 am Graveside Service will be Saturday, April 12, 2008 in Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, Missouri.

Thelma Grace Nigh, 100, Clive, Iowa, formerly of Parnell, Missouri, died Sunday, January 4, 2009, at Arbor Springs Nursing Home in West Des Moines, Iowa.

She was born October 22, 1908, in Hamburg, Iowa to Herbert and Hattie (Vest) Robertson.

A graduate of the Rock Port, Missouri High School and Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College, she was a retired teacher.

On January 27, 1940, Thelma married Harley Elmer Nigh in Parnell, Missouri.

She had been an active member of the Parnell United Methodist Church and helped organize the 60+ Club and the Parnell Centennial.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harley Nigh, 3 sons: Dr. Harold Nigh, Lawrence Nigh and Lewis Nigh; granddaughter Terri Nigh and great-granddaughter Stephanie Pigg.
Survivors are her daughter Mary Mernin, Clive, Iowa; fourteen grandchildren; sister Arilda Gilyeat, Indianapolis, Indiana, one niece and two nephews.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Price Funeral Home Chapel, Maryville, Missouri.
A visitation will be held prior to the funeral, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., also at the funeral home.
Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery Parnell, Missouri