The Reporter covers Miller, Morgan and Camden County in Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks and is published once per week on Wednesdays.

Obituaries

Published December 25, 2024

Beverly J. Harshbarger. 89
Born November 6, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas.  Married April 3, 1954, to Tim Harshbarger.  Had two children, Steven and Jennifer.  Her father, Chet Conner was sheriff in the 1920s during prohibition and her mother, Wilda Crocker’s family was prominent in the Colwich area.

She worked in the secretarial field for over 42 years, two-and-a-half years for Weaver Airline in Kansas City; six-and-one half years for Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Wichita, and 33 years for Frontier Chemical which became Vulcan Chemicals, retiring from Vulcan in 1998.  Tim and Beverly were members of Westlink Christian now Pathway Church since 1965.  Tim passed away in February 2014.  They were married almost 60 years.

She is survived by son, Steven (Connie) Harshbarger, daughter Jennifer (Carl) Brown.  She has many nieces and nephews belonging to her sister, Virginia’s family.  She is also survived by six grandchildren, Jason (Wynter); Crystal (Aaron); Alicia (Brian); Mindy; Casey (Jordan); Lauren (Jake) and 16 great grandchildren.

Viewing was held Wednesday, December 18 at Downing & Lahey, 10515 West Maple, Wichita, KS 67209.

Funeral was held Thursday, December 19 at Pathway Church Westlink, 2001 North Maize Road, Wichita, Kansas 67212.

A memorial has been set up in her name with Choices Medical Clinic in Wichita, Kansas where she donated many baby quilts that she quilted.  Choices Medical Clinic, 538 S Bleckley Dr, Wichita, KS 67218.  Website:  https://www.choicesmedicalclinic.org

Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

Stella Lorraine Hibdon, 78
Stella Lorraine Hibdon, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home in Pell City, Alabama. She was born June 9, 1946 in Petaluma, California, to Vinson and Eva Conner.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vinson and Eva Conner; her husband of fifty-one years, Guido Hibdon; her brother and sister-in-law, Virgil and Glenda May Conner; her brother-in-law, Tom McNeal and great granddaughter, Paisley Hibdon.
 
Stella was a gentle driving force. She was a strong-willed matriarch of the family. She loved her family fiercely.  She spent many years traveling the fishing circuit with Guido Hibdon and her son, Dion Hibdon, often being referred to as the “first family of fishing”.  She could run with the best of them and launch a boat better than most.  In her travels, she made many lifelong friends and fed many fishermen.  Stella was well known and respected in the fishing world.
 
When home in Missouri, or nearby her daughter in Alabama, she spent as much time as possible with family.  Once retired from traveling and after the death of her beloved husband in 2018, she moved to Alabama to live with her daughter.  There she enjoyed family, camping, smaller travels, antiquing and summers on Lake Logan Martin.  In this last year, she spent many hours with Pastor Lori at her daughter’s church and was looking forward to becoming a member.
 
Survivors include her three children; daughter, Dotty Herring (Dale) of Pell City, Alabama; sons, Chuck Humphrey (Marla) of Sunrise Beach, Missouri and Dion Hibdon (Amy) of Versailles, Missouri; two sisters, Vicky McNeal of Warsaw, Missouri and Louise McNeal (Amel) of Meeker, Oklahoma.  Sella was blessed to have fourteen grandchildren, Jennifer Wasyluka, Tim Wasyluka Jr. (Amy), Erika Withey (Shane) Emily Wasyluka Lindley (Alex), Mathew Humphrey, Nicholas Humphrey, Hayley Purington (Kenny), Payden Hibdon (Randa), Lawson Hibdon (Bonnie), Connar Hibdon, Mitchell Dornan (Ashley), Reagan Dornan (Cassidy), Samuel Dornan and Benjamin Dornan and eighteen great-grandchildren, Summer, Madison, Hunter, Ruth Grace, Brendalynn, Lizzie, Charlie, Piper, Truman, Tucker, Charles, Marshall, Danny, Primrose, Emma, Hays, Dicy and Merrill.
 
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, 2024 at Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
 
A celebration of life will follow the service at Bryant’s Osage Outdoors, 716 North Main Street, Laurie, Missouri.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in her memory, to New Life Church P. O. Box 286 Cropwell, AL 35054 or online at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z904/campaign/C-13EH6
 
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

Randall (Randy) Craig Calton, 71
Randall (Randy) Craig Calton, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home.  He was born March 10, 1953, in Jefferson City, a son of the late John Edward, Jr. and Laura Nell Alice (Hess) Calton.

On October 8, 1994, he was united in marriage to Terry Lee Simpson, who preceded him in death on April 4, 2002.

He is survived by his children, Kelly Lynn Calton, Jennifer LeeAnn Calton, Randall Travis Calton, Noah Craig Calton, Christopher Jon Calton, Stephen Dale Calton, and their mother Debra Stafford, all of Versailles; his sixteen cherished grandchildren; his siblings, Danny Calton, Darrel Calton, Dennis Calton, Denzil Calton, Mike Calton, Leora Dillon, Ella Mae Oyler, Kathy Beckner, Kay Anne Reithbaum and Robin Pottorff and many other relatives and friends. 

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kerry Calton and his longtime companion, Janice Fitzgerald.

Randy found great fulfillment in his long-standing career as a land surveyor. After marrying Terry, he played a significant role in management, as well as operating the meat department at Charlie’s Foods in Versailles. Employees at the store thought fondly of him, referring to him as “The Legend.”

He enjoyed doing just about anything outdoors; hunting, rock finding and especially fishing with the grandkids. He was a big family man and never missed his weekly visits to his mother's house, where the family would gather to play cards and put puzzles together while laughing and sharing stories. In his childhood years he loved playing red rover with his siblings.

The family bucked hay in the summer and cut wood in the winter, this was quality time spent with his dad and family. He could fix just about anything. He loved to help his children work on vehicles, mowers and their houses. Always teaching by not saying “that’s wrong” but with “well you could do it that way, or we could do it like this.”

In his later years, he spent his free time watching football rooting for Dallas, reading western novels and watching cowboy shows. He made frequent trips with his nephew Eric out of town to visit family members and looked forward to attending concerts with his sisters and brother-in-law.

Funeral services were held Thursday, December 19, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Robert Ross officiating.  Graveside services and interment followed in the Versailles Cemetery. 

Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

George Douglas Garrett, 75
George Douglas Garrett, son of George Robert Garrett and Harriet Marie (Copeland) Garrett, was born, September 13, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away, December 3, 2024, in his home, Camdenton, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 20 days.

George “Dougie” Garrett grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated from Pattonville High School. Throughout his teens, he worked in his parent’s motorcycle shop – Garrett’s Motorcycles.

He also developed a love for music, and learned to play the accordion, piano and keyboard. He then played in several bands of various genres from rock-n roll to R&B.  His lifelong claim to fame was that Ike and Tina Turner still owed him money. 

He was married to Gloria Garrett for 17 years and together they had two children, Doug and Katy.  His son Doug, died at age 23 in a traumatic accident; his daughter Katy currently works as a nurse in St Charles County, Missouri.  He later met Suzanne, and they spent 35 years together, officially marrying in 2016. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Harriett Garrett, and son, George Douglas Garrett.

He worked for various companies as an HVAC technician such as Carrier, Lake Regional Hospital, and serviced the Lake Ozark area for many years as a self-employed HVAC contractor. He was also a retired member of the Pipefitters Union.

Doug was well known for his distinctive laugh, which was quite loud and contagious. He “never met a stranger” and he was a master of telling long jokes. He enjoyed waking up early to watch the sun rise, watching the wildlife in his yard (with the exception of his ongoing fight with the squirrels) and spending time with friends and family.

He loved the lake, sailing, and participating in Ozark Yacht Club races with his brother John. He had a way of making people smile, even when they didn’t really want to, and he will be dearly missed.

He was a loving and a caring neighbor and friend.  We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.

An intimate celebration of life was held at the Duck Club Yacht Club in St Charles, Missouri on December 22. 

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri.

Martin Leo Menke, 79
Martin Leo Menke, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home.  He was born May 3, 1945 in West Point, Iowa, a son of Linus A. and Mary Josephine (Bentler) Menke.

Martin graduated in 1971 from Iowa State University, where he earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine. He spent the next 45 years doing what he loved, taking care of cats and dogs.  He opened The Cheshire Cat Clinic in Oakland, CA, and Lake Dog and Cat in Laurie, MO.

In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time in nature and being with his family. He was an avid hunter and bird watcher.  He epitomized the saying and his favorite quote “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” A man of many facets, there is not enough room to write about all of things he did or all of the lives he touched. He will be very dearly missed.

He is survived by his son, Jeff Mathews of Tempe, AZ; his son, Marty Menke (Beth) and their three children, (Evelyn, Sadie, Flynn) of Westfield, IN; his son, Ben Menke (Britany Simon) and their two children, (Harlow, Lincoln) of Gilbert, AZ and his daughter, Taylor Menke (Justin Clouse) and their two children, (Makenzie, Paityn) of Eldon, MO.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family asks, if you wish to make a donation in Martin’s memory, that you choose the following societies: Audubon Society or Oceanic Society.

Online condolences may be left at www.kidwellgarber.com

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Charlie Lou Purdy, 80
Charlie Lou Purdy, a beloved resident of the community, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 16, 2024. Born in Harford, Maryland on July 18, 1944, she was the eldest of five children to the late Charles and Pauline Roush of Quincy, IL.

Charlie is survived by her siblings Tom Roush of Geneseo, IL, Jim Roush of Mahomet, IL and Barbara Carlisle of Colleyille, TX; her three children Todd Purdy (Janet) of St. Louis, MO, Jennifer Pollock (John) of Severna Park, MD and Susan Miller (Scott) of Macks Creek, MO; seven grandchildren: Tyler and Grant Purdy, Amy, Bryan, and Collins Miller, and Lincoln and Cooper Pollock; five great-grandchildren: Jordyn, Ruby, Thea, and Teagan Lyles, and Carter Purdy; and many nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Paula LeSeure formerly of Fulton, MO.

A registered nurse for nearly 50 years, Charlie dedicated her life to serving the people and communities where she lived and ended her career as a supervisor of emergency medicine and pain management at Lake Regional Hospital. She was known for her expert patient care and deep knowledge of the nursing profession, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Charlie’s favorite pastimes were spending time with her loved ones, gardening, and shopping for unique antiques. She cherished the moments she shared with her family and friends, creating lasting memories that will forever be treasured.
 
There are no formal services at this time.
 
Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65020 573-346-2090. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.hedgesscottmillard.com

Marguerite Lucille Baumgartner, 87
Marguerite Lucille Baumgartner, of Versailles, died December 18, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.  She was born January 25, 1937, in Clarence Center, New York, a daughter of the late Arnold and Vera (Hoover) Brauen.
 
She attended Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, where she studied accounting.  After working several years, she went to Smithville, Ohio to do voluntary service with her church organization at a boy’s delinquent school. 

There, she met Ron Baumgartner.  They were married on August 11, 1962, in Clarence Center, New York.  They settled in Nappanee, Indiana, where she worked for her church publishing house, Evangel Press. 

Five years later, they moved to Versailles, Missouri, where she was a homemaker until the children were all in school, after which she worked at several places including, Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Morgan County Health Center where she started the WIC program, then Deputy County Clerk until retiring in 1999.
 
She belonged to Bethel Mennonite Church where she was active in many different programs and also with the 4-H.
 
Some of her favorite things were music, cats, traveling, crossword puzzles and knitting.
 
She is survived by her husband, Ronald Baumgartner of the home; her sons, Jeffrey L. Baumgartner and wife Gail of Heston, Kansas, Michael S. Baumgartner and wife Laura of Lincoln, Nebraska and Craig A. Baumgartner and wife Kendra of Versailles, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Ben, Zach, Megan, Madeline, Christian, Franklin, Katharina, Lisel and Annika; sister, Kathryn Seibert of East Berlin, Pennsylvania and many other relatives and friends. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Benton Brauen.
 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 2nd, at Bethel Fellowship Church with Chaplain Jeremy Caudel officiating.  Graveside services and interment will follow in Bethel Church Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at the church. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Billy Graham Association.  Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Donald Ray McClellan, 85
Donald Ray McClellan, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024. He was born on November 16, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Ira and Marie (Howell) McClellan.
 
Don married Karen Lou Austin at the St. Charles Courthouse in St. Charles, Missouri, sharing several years together.
 
Don attended Pattonville High School in Maryland Heights, Missouri, through the eighth grade before joining his father’s construction business, McClellan Construction. He built houses and continued a career in construction for many years.

He pursued a passion for racing stock cars in St. Louis and remained a lifelong fan of NASCAR and boat races. Don took immense pride in attending his daughter Michele’s basketball games and never missed a single one. He also enjoyed supporting his grandchildren at their various activities, including soccer, football, wrestling, dancing, theater performances, and Assemblies of God Fine Arts competitions.
 
A devoted member of Faith Assembly of God in Overland, Missouri, Don served as a Royal Ranger Commander, mentoring over 20 boys. During his time in Oklahoma City, he built C.R. Anthony clothing stores and Sirloin Stockade restaurants.

In 1979, he moved to Camdenton at the Lake of the Ozarks and opened the area’s first pawn shop, D&M Pawn Shop, which he successfully operated for 35 years before retiring in 2014.
 
Don often expressed his gratitude for life, saying, “I am the most blessed grandpa in the world. I cannot repay Jesus for what He’s done for me.”
 
Don is survived by his daughter, Michele Lynn Burgess (McClellan) and her husband, Erick Lee Burgess; his grandchildren: Kalee Michele Waldo (Burgess) and her husband, Stephen Edward Waldo, Kyler Andrew Burgess and his wife, Madalyn Araina Sky Burgess (Ernst), and Austyn Ray Burgess; and his great-grandchildren: Emilee Lynette Waldo, Eden Michele Waldo, and Lyon Jack Waldo.

He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Andrew McClellan and Anna Marie McClellan (Howell); and his siblings, James Ira McClellan, Doyle Marvin McClellan, and Irene Marie Cunningham (McClellan)
 
A Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Home in Camdenton, officiated by Stephen Waldo.
 
Arrangements are under the care of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S Business Rte 5, Camdenton, MO 65020. Condolences may be shared online at www.hedgesscottmillard.com

Joseph Frank Patrickus III, 58
Joseph “Joey” Frank Patrickus III, 58, of Decaturville, MO, passed away in his home after a long battle with brain cancer on December 4, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois.
 
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marsha Patrickus; his daughters, Kristi Patrickus of Springfield, MO and Michele (Kyle) Harrison of Spokane, MO; his mother, Marcella Patrickus of Macks Creek, MO; his siblings, Beth (Ben) Scarey of Camdenton, MO, Jenn Doerr of Macks Creek, MO, Kate (TJ) Flanders of Sanford, FL, Carrie (Leon) Austin of Camdenton, MO, Becky (Bobby) Latham of Camdenton, MO, Bill Patrickus of Macks Creek, MO, and Matt (Amanda) Patrickus of Eldon, MO; his brothers-in-law Jeff (Karen) Bonacker of Cedar Hill, MO and David (Annette) Bonacker of Cedar Hill, MO.

He was the proud Grandpa of his grandson Joseph Dwayne “JD” Harrison. He was a beloved uncle to his 29 nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and nephews.
 
Joey was preceded in death by his father, Joseph “Joe” Frank Patrickus, Jr; his in-laws, Stan and Mary Bonacker; and his brother-in-law, Brian Doerr.
 
Joey was employed with the City of Camdenton, MO for 13 years as a police officer/sergeant. In 2004, he joined his Dad full time at the family business, JP’s Custom Handmade Boots/Two Heel Shoe Repair, located on the square in Camdenton, MO.

In 2011, Joey’s Dad handed over the reins of boot making and shoe repair and Joey took over the family business. Joey took great pride in his craftsmanship and artistry while providing excellent leather repair work to all his valued customers.
 
To honor Joey and his Dad’s legacy, Joey’s family established the Joseph F. Patrickus Scholarship Fund. The goal is to provide one scholarship per year to a graduating high school student interested in attending trade school or pursuing a trade occupation. Joey’s family hopes to offer this scholarship on a yearly basis for as long as they can keep the scholarship funded. In lieu of gifts to the family, tax-deductible donations can be left with the funeral home or with any US Bank.
 
A Celebration of Life for Joey was held at Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Home in Camdenton, MO on Friday, December 20, 2024 with interment ceremony immediately following in Hedges Cemetery.
 
Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65020 573-346-2090. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.hedgesscottmillard.com

Larry Joe Parrish, 82
Larry Joe Parrish, of Camdenton, Missouri, son of Joe Parrish and Zelta (Cooley) Parrish, was born, March 2, 1942 in Newtown, Missouri. He passed away on December 8, 2024, in Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of eighty-two years, nine months and six days.

He was united in marriage to his High School Sweetheart, Anna and to this union two children were born. Together they shared twelve years of marriage. After moving to Independence, Missouri, Larry met Donna, who lived just down the street and after a short courtship, the two were married. They share thirty-nine and a half years of marriage until his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Brian McCall; granddaughter, Leah Martineze; and daughter-in-law, Trawna.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Parrish; two sons, John Thomas Parrish and wife Coleen, and Joel Hall Parrish; brother John Wood Parrish and wife Valerie; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Larry was raised in Newtown, Northern Missouri, but eventually moved to Independence. He worked for Hallmark Greeting Cards for 34 years. He and Donna moved to the Lake of the Ozarks after Donna retired.

Larry was an active member of the Freemasons and Eastern Star.

In his spare time, he like hunting with his sons and family. Larry also enjoyed traveling with Donna, driving and cruising, and loved going to Colorado to visit family where they would often camp.

He was a loving and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.

Funeral services were held at “Old” Salem Cemetery in Independence, Missouri on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri.

Gregory Dean Logue, 59
Gregory Dean Logue, son of Rae Ann Sperry & the late Chester Logue, was born on September 1, 1965 and passed away on December 6, 2024. At the time of his passing, Gregory was fifty-nine years, three months and five days of age.

Greg was preceded in passing by his father; grandparents; two uncles, John and Sherman; three aunts, Rita, Rhonda, and Randi; and two daughters, Jamie and Jessica.

He is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Melissa Logue; children, Krista, Kevin and Terrall and wife Savanna; three step-children, Joshua and wife Alicia, Timothy and wife Brittany, and Elizabeth; mother, Rae Ann; and eleven grandchildren.

In his passing, Greg also leaves behind many friends and other family members who will all truly miss him.

Greg was born, raised and attended school in Decatur, Illinois. Following his schooling, Greg met the love of his life, Melissa Schlosser. Although they were united in marriage on June 16, 2007, they devoted thirteen years of their life prior to that together. Throughout their forty years spent with one another, Greg and Melissa spent time raising their blended family, going for drives, and enjoying their time relaxing.

On September 1, 2004, they moved their family to Camdenton, Missouri and a short time later he began working with the Camdenton RIII School District as a custodian with the High School until 2011.

In his spare time, he enjoyed watching wrestling, (strangely watching golf), NASCAR, and the Olympics. Above all, he truly cherished every moment spent with his family.

Greg was a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather and a caring neighbor and friend. We will cherish the memories he created for his family and friends.

A celebration of life was held Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the charity of your choice in Greg’s memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.

Judith Lucille DePriest, 83
Judith Lucille DePriest, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away on December 10, 2024 at Lake Regional Hospital. She was born on December 26, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter of Ellis and Almeda (Renner) Humphreys. She was united in marriage to James DePriest on September 3, 1996 and he survives.

Judith was raised in the Kansas City area and worked for Kansas Gas Service for more than 26 years. She enjoyed gardening in her free time. She and James moved to the Camdenton area in 2002 to enjoy their retirement years.

She is survived by her husband James, daughter Kari Nevins of Camdenton and son Chris Campbell of Camdenton.  She is also survived by six grandchildren; Cody, Kaylie, Jaiden, Austin, Cameron, and Tana and five great-grandchildren; Jaxson, Violet, Chance, Gracelyn, and Melanie. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private burial will be held at Hedges Cemetery in Camdenton.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65020 573-346-2090. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.hedgesscottmillard.com

Terry M. Hedrick, 71
Terry M. Hedrick, of Jefferson City, formerly of Versailles, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital in Columbia. He was born June 23, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of the late Russell and Charlene (Estes) Hedrick.

On May 27, 1972, in Versailles, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Kathleen (Miller) Hedrick. Terry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He had a passion for working with his hands which led him to a lifelong career in construction.

He enjoyed being outdoors, especially while hunting, fishing and playing golf with his sons. Terry was an avid sports fan always cheering on his favorite teams, the St. Louis Cardinals and Mizzou Football.

In addition to his wife, Kathy, he is survived by his children, Michael Hedrick and wife Vicki of Sedalia, Missouri, Terry Hedrick and wife Lia of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Cari Driscoll and husband Matt of Holts Summit, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; his siblings, Donna Keller and husband Larry of Clinton, Missouri, Dean Hedrick of Versailles, Missouri and Marty Hedrick of Grain Valley, Missouri and many other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Diana Mitchell and Joni Dietz.

A celebration of Terry’s life with full military honors will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 21, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Bobby Lewis officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Goldschmidt Cancer Center.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Michael R. Mulcahy, 80
Michael R. Mulcahy, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, surrounded by his family. Mike was born on January 27, 1944, in Du Quoin, Illinois to Roy Mulcahy and Mamie (Jenkins) Mulcahy.
 
Mike graduated from Eldon High School in Eldon, Missouri, in 1962 and attended Southwest Missouri State University before uniting in marriage to Janet K. (Hart) Mulcahy on February 1, 1964 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eldon.

Mike and Janet had three children and raised their family in Eldon until moving to Versailles, Missouri in 1995. Mike and Janet joined St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church upon moving to Versailles.
 
Mike had a long and successful career as an electric lineman and construction supervisor with Missouri Utilities, Union Electric (Ameren), and Kiowa Line Builders. He had a strong work ethic and passion for his work, from making house calls to solve electrical issues to post-hurricane response to help restore electrical power to millions of people after devastating hurricanes.
 
Mike was a devoted family man who prioritized spending time and taking care of his family above all else. He was the best husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his family, which was his pride and joy. He showed unconditional love to his family and friends and always made sure to say drive safe and to make sure you have a coat. He was always a person everyone could count on and never hesitated to help anyone in need.
 
In addition to enjoying time with family, he also enjoyed being outdoors, traveling, camping, yard work, listening to music, keeping up with classmates, playing and watching baseball/softball, and cheering on his favorite sports team, the St. Louis Cardinals.
 
In addition to his wife, Janet, those left to cherish memories of Mike include his children, Michelle L. Bass of Versailles, Missouri, Michael S. Mulcahy of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Marshall K. Mulcahy of Eureka, Missouri; grandchildren, Riley M. Terry (Brett Terry), Brody T. Bass, and McKenna L. Mulcahy; great grandchildren, Blake A. Terry and Reese K. Terry.

Mike is survived by numerous other extended family and dear friends who held a special place in his heart. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, Versailles, MO.  Burial followed in Eldon City Cemetery, Eldon, MO. 

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be left at www.kidwellgarber.com

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. 

Sylvia E. Sanders, 92
Sylvia E. Sanders, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach.  She was born August 9, 1932, in Hurricane Deck, a daughter of the late John Albert and Viola Caroline (Kincaid) Roll.

On September 10, 1950, at the Versailles First Baptist Church, she was united in marriage to Daniel “Dick” Sanders.  She and Dick enjoyed a sixty-eight-year honeymoon until his passing on October 4, 2018.

Sylvia was a member of Crossroads Assemblies of God Church where she was active in the ladies’ groups.  She also enjoyed playing the piano and often accompanied the music at church.  She loved to sing in church choirs and various groups over the years. 

Sylvia had a passion for painting and was an accomplished seamstress, sewing clothing for her daughters and other family members.  She was a wonderful homemaker who always made everyone feel at home.

She loved the Lord and her faith was evident in her everyday life.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Jones of Camdenton, Missouri and Diane Maasen of Lake Ozark, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Danyelle Rowley, Shila Cooch, Aaron Jones, Anna Jones, Natalie Buntemeyer, Joel Jones and Stephen Jones; twelve great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, John A. Roll, Jr., her sister, Syble Estes, great-granddaughter, Megan Rowley and sons-in-law, John Ressler, Charles Jones and Dennis Maasen.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 14, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel with Pastor Kevin Hauk officiating.  Graveside services and interment followed in the Versailles Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to a children’s charity of the donor’s choice.  Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

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