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 January 15, 2025

Don Farrell Heinerikson, 81
Don Farrell Heinerikson, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, passed away at home on December 30, 2024.
 
He was born on June 1, 1943, in San Francisco, California to the late Thomas and Mary (Bingham) Heinerikson. He grew up with his three siblings, Joe, an identical twin brother, younger brother, Thomas and sister, Sue McNutt.

He lived in Overland Park, Kansas, attending Shawnee Mission North High School, Kansas State University and Rockhurst University.
 
He was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Dana. Together they had three children: Michael, Gina and Angele and he later adopted another daughter, Tabitha Herrlein. While living in Olathe, Kansas, he went to work for the Federal Aviation Administration as an air traffic controller at Olathe Kansas Control Center. He and his family later moved to the Gravois Mills area of Lake of the Ozarks where most of the family still remains.

He started a construction company, helped start Celestial Greetings, worked for the Missouri Division of Family Services and later became a realtor for Pat Mitchell Real Estate in Laurie, Missouri.
 
Don lived a life of service to his family and community. After moving to the lake area, he joined the Gravois Volunteer Fire Department and served as a fire chief and an EMT for Cam-Mo Ambulance Service. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and an emergency foster home provider for many children of all ages.

He helped save and enrich many lives. He also saved a family pet on one occasion when he was able to put a dog’s dislocated hind leg back in place.
 
There was not much Don could not do and earned the title/nickname “Doctor Don” and titled himself “Dr Backwoods”. He was the one the family called to ask for advice when any kind of medical situation occurred.
 
He lived his life in a very honorable way following the teachings of the Urantia Book and was very involved in the dissemination of this revelation, hosting many study groups and volunteering in leadership roles for the organization.

Doing “The will of his Father” was of utmost importance in the very spiritual life he led. He always put others first and this was one of the ways he lived as an amazing example for his children and grandchildren.

Don also enjoyed aviation. He built several planes and helped found the EAA experimental aircraft chapter 1294 of Lake of the Ozarks.
 
Don was a wonderful son, husband, father, teacher, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. He taught his children many skills such as carpentry, astronomy, medicine, boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and many more. He enjoyed a good bonfire with his family and many friends and he will be missed beyond measure.
 
There will be a Celebration of Life for Don at the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 in Sunrise Beach, Missouri, on Sunday, January 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
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.

Nondas Diana Bogart, 71
Nondas Diana Bogart, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away on January 1, 2025 after a brief illness at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics.  She was born on March 18, 1953 in Springfield, Missouri to Alvin and Elva (McCrite) Bogart.

Nondas graduated from Mansfield High School in 1971.  She continued her education at Missouri State University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in English Education and received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of Missouri.

Nondas loved to tell that her first job was working in the “dip room” at the Spalding Sporting Goods Factory.  She also worked many summers as a tour guide at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum. But Nondas will always be remembered for her 35-year career as the Camdenton High School Librarian. For her efforts and dedication to the students in the district she was honored by the Hall of Leaders as an “Outstanding Educational Professional”.

Nondas made a profession of faith as a teenager.  She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Camdenton, Missouri.  She served as the Church Historian, Church Librarian, Director of Women on Mission, and a GA Leader.

She was also involved in handbells, church choir, Sunday School, Vision 3:16 ministry and several committees.

Nondas was actively involved in her community.  She was a long-time member of the Gamma Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and Chapter LO, P.E.O. and a member of Camden County Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association. 

Nondas currently served as the Publicity Chair of the Camdenton Education Foundation and was a past board member of the Camden County Library District.

Nondas enjoyed traveling and took many cruises and excursions with life-long friends Mary Jane and Vicki, and then created a scrapbook for each trip.  She always managed to find a gift shop or two wherever she went. Reading was a passion for her and she shared that interest with her West Lake Book Club friends. She was also a part of a monthly bunco group where she was the go-to dessert person. 

Nondas was a cherished member of the Fearsome Foursome, who will sorely miss her sipping a Fresca at the gaming table. Nondas was the most beloved (and eldest) of ShaShaNaNa, a treasured friendship with her “three beautiful angels”.

Nondas is survived by several cousins, especially Rhonda (Alan) Stanton of Bolivar, Missouri, Norman McCrite of Mansfield, Missouri, and Eric McCrite of Mansfield, Missouri, countless friends, and wonderful neighbors and by her Edwards family.

She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Elva Bogart.

Nondas will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, love of Pomeranians and sense of humor.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 8 at Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Home with a gravesite service at the Mansfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Nondas’s name can be made to “Gamma Beta Chapter” of Delta Kappa Gamma or “Chapter LO, P.E.O.” and left with the funeral home.

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

Roy Edward “Eddie” Whitworth, 75
Roy Edward “Eddie” Whitworth, son of Roy Zane and Hazel Louise (Ray) Whitworth, was born October 25, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri.  He passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of seventy-five years, two months and eight days.

On November 4, 1978, at High Street Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Missouri, Eddie was united in marriage to Arlene Belle Kreienheder and together they shared forty-six years. 

Eddie was preceded in death by a daughter, Brooke Whitworth; a son, Kevin Whitworth; his parents; and his brother, Kenny Whitworth.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene, of the home; two daughters, Kimberly Ruehter and husband Dwayne of Linn Creek, Missouri and Brittany Lowary and husband Jim, of Montreal, Missouri; a son, Luke Hahn and wife Lisa of Hawk Point, Missouri; his grandchildren, Lance and Tonya Rothenberger, Jenna and Ashley Hahn and Cora Lowary; two sisters, Lisa VanHook of Camdenton, Missouri and Karen Dobbins of Laurie, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Barb Whitworth of Macks Creek, Missouri; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and many other family and dear friends. 

Eddie grew up in the Camdenton area and was a graduate of Camdenton High School in the Class of 1967.  He attended SMSU and Lincoln College and where he worked to attain his degree to pursue his career as a professional surveyor. 

Eddie worked in the area as a Professional Land Surveyor for many years and co-owned Snelling, Whitworth and Hasty until being elected as Camden County Assessor, a position he held for eighteen years until his retirement. 

Eddie had accepted Christ as his Savior and was a member of First Baptist Church of Camdenton.

He was a member of the Camdenton Rotary, Missouri Surveyor’s Association and Missouri Assessor’s Association, and numerous other boards and organizations throughout his lifetime. 

Eddie was deeply involved in his children’s sports while they were growing up and spent countless hours coaching youth baseball, softball and basketball teams throughout the years. 

He was extremely proud of his family and cherished every moment spent with them.  He also loved to farm and took great pride working on the family farm for most of his life. 

Eddie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend.  We celebrate his life and accomplishments and will treasure the many wonderful memories he has created for his family and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 10, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Camdenton, Missouri.
 
Private Burial will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude and can be left at the church on the day of services or mailed to Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, 15, Clint Avenue, Camdenton, Missouri 65020.

Online condolences may be at www.alleeholmanhowe.com

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

Norlene R. “Cookie” Slavens, 92
Norlene R. “Cookie” Slavens, of Sunrise Beach, passed away on her 92nd birthday, on January 3, 2025, at her home.  She was born January 3, 1933, in Sumner, Missouri, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Emma (Thomas) Bowman.
 
On September 7, 1950, she was united in marriage to Henry Dean Slavens, who preceded her in death.
 
She managed Arnold Palmer Dry Cleaning for many years.  Later, she worked as a cook at Dogwood, where she affectionately earned the nickname, Cookie.  She enjoyed the friends and connections she made while working as a receptionist at the Hairport Inc. Salon, owned by her daughter, Vicky.
 
Cookie was a member of the Lady Elks and attended The Door Church in Laurie.
 
In her spare time, she enjoyed gambling and playing bingo with her friends.  She also found joy in keeping up with the latest news on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and also watching Steve Harvey on Family Feud.
 
She is survived by her children, Sandy Doepke, Debbie Ross and husband Rick, Barbara Wood, Kenny Slavens and wife Debbie, Vicky Gustafson and husband Greg and Deanna Call; grandsons, Jeremy Slavens and wife Tammy, Jimmy Wood, Derrick Ross and wife Nicole Lipari, Ryan Gustafson and wife Brooke Anderson, Justin Gustafson and wife Sarah, Kenny Dean Slavens and wife Deann and Kenny Wayne Slavens and wife Niki; granddaughters, Erin Doepke, Jennifer Anderson and husband Nick, Brandy Delehant and significant other Lizzy Hernandez, Andrea Meador and husband Brandon, Caley Muse and husband Carey and Ashley Simpson and husband Brett; great-grandchildren, Henry Slavens, Skyla Wood, Cooper Gustafson, Memphis Simpson, Parker Simpson, Boston Slavens, Maddy Breshears, Brooks Slavens, Talley Easton, Ayden Easton, Kirsten Reid, Trent Reid, Lilliy Slavens, Mason Slavens, Trinity Delehant, Riley Meador, Cashmere Hernandez, Kobe Hernandez, Demi Wightman and husband Kenny and Wyatt Ross; great-great-grandchildren, Rylen Ross, Levi Ross, Maverick Wightman and Keegan Wightman; sister, Shirley Ware; sister-in-law, Pat Ferree; several nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Bowman; sister, Charlene Burr; sons-in-law, Greg Doepke, Greg Delehant and Larry Call and grandson, Ross Doepke.
 
A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 25, at the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel with Curt Liebl officiating.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, at the funeral home. 

A private family inurnment will be held in Garber Memorial Estates.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

 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.

Lawrence Virden “Larry” Dean, 82
Lawrence Virden “Larry” Dean, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.  He was born October 4, 1942 in Princeton, Illinois, a son of Guy Montana and Beth (Johnson) Dean.

On August 25, 1960, he was united in marriage to Ruth Henrietta Busker.  They shared the past sixty-four years of marriage.

Larry was raised in Illinois and proudly served his county in the United State Air Force.  He and Ruth moved to Versailles, Missouri in 1967 where he worked from many years at Central States Refining.  Larry was an avid fisherman.  He also enjoyed playing golf and bowling.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth Dean of the home; two sons, Jay Dean and wife Christy of California, Missouri and Randy Dean and wife Tracy of Versailles, Missouri; six grandchildren, Brandace, Trenton, Tanner, Jessica, Joshua and Justin; nine great-grandchildren, Kylee, Aryannah, Artaj, Braxton, Casen, Jailee, Jack, Jeremiah and Theodore; five siblings, Betty Duff of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, Joyce Schroeder of Wyanet, Illinois, Bonnie Stout of Illinois, Dan Dean of Wyanet, Illinois and Mindy Hediger of Peoria, Illinois and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Greg Dean.

No funeral services are planned at this time.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be left at www.kidwellgarber.com

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

Published January 8, 2025

Edward Charles Evers, 86
Edward Charles Evers, son of Joseph and Helen, was born November 15, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He passed away December 27, 2024 in Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of eighty-six years, one month and twelve days.

On September 9, 1965 he was united in marriage to Susan Vietmeier and to this union two children were born.  Together they shared 50 years of marriage until Susan’s passing in 2016.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Susan; Son, Michael Evers; grandsons, Joshua and Jordan Floyd; mother-in law and father-in-law, Gus and Margaret Vietmeier.

He is survived by his daughter, Tina Floyd and husband Todd of Eldon, Missouri; grandchildren, Jeff, Tony, Faith, and Hope; great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Malakai, Maya, and Emoree; brother, Tom Evers and wife Martha; sister-in-law, Pat Thomas; brother-in-law, Harry Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Edward was raised in St. Louis and graduated from Central High School in 1957. He and Susan moved to the Lake of the Ozarks in 2001.

Edward worked at Bussman Fuse from 1958 until 1966, with a break in between due to being drafted, where he proudly served in the United Sates Army from 1961 to 1963. He graduated from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy in 1967 and was a Police Officer from 1966 to 1997, working in areas surrounding St. Louis, Missouri.

He kept busy as an Elks Lodge # 2517 member for 28 years, serving on the Riverview Garden High School Board in St. Louis and volunteering at the Hospital for 10 plus years.

In his spare time, he enjoyed watching soccer, the Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Mash, Andy Griffith Show, girl’s softball and youth baseball. Edward also enjoyed playing Solitaire, scratchers and reading seek and find books. He loved Imo’s Pizza, Wings, Stag Beer, collecting Eagles and had the biggest sweet tooth.

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.

A funeral service was held Friday, January 3, 2025 at Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Burial took place following the services in Allee Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made to and left at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.alleeholmanhowe.com

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

Amber Michelle Carlisle, 38
In loving memory of Amber Michelle Carlisle: a mother, daughter, sister and friend.  She was born on June 20th of 1986 in Cameron, Texas and passed away on December 27, 2024.
 
Amber worked an assortment of jobs throughout her life, carrying her spark everywhere she went. Those who were honored to know her loved her for her courage and loyalty. She held the purest heart we had the pleasure of knowing and her laugh could fill any open room. She smiled at the little things and took great pleasure in giving anything she could.
 
In her free time, Amber enjoyed quality time with loved ones and spending time in nature. She took a keen interest in rock collecting and often took walks at our local state park; similarly, she loved to fish. She constantly put herself around people who supported and endlessly loved her. She provided a warming supportive environment to anyone she could.
 
Amber is survived by her children, Cameron Carlisle-Sparks, Breyawna Snapp, and Damien Snapp; her parents, Mary Burkhart and David Carlisle; and her sister Natasha Carlisle.
 
Her memory will live on throughout her children and family and will be cherished by all who knew her. Most importantly Amber was a strong and beautiful woman who we will all miss dearly. She left a positive impact on our lives and we will continue to see her face everywhere we go.
 
Celebration of Life was held Friday, January 3, 2025 at Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes in Camdenton, Missouri.
 
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to her children. Donations can be mailed to or left at the funeral home. 
 
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

Mary I. Sidebottom, 89
\Mary I. Sidebottom, of Versailles, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Miller County Care Center in Tuscumbia.  She was born August 14, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri.
 
On May 26, 2001, she was united in marriage to her surviving husband, Milton Sidebottom.
 
Mary attended the Versailles First Assembly of God Church.  She enjoyed traveling with Milton, embroidery work and making quilts for many family members and friends.
 
In addition to her husband, Milton, she is survived by her children, Brenda, Janice, Donny and Jeff; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Bobby and Richard and several brothers and sisters.
 
Funeral services were held Friday, January 3, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles.  Graveside services and interment follow in the Versailles Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Versailles First Assembly of God Church.  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.

Alan W. Cannon, 78
Alan W. Cannon, of Versailles, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles.  He was born September 30, 1946, in St. Louis, a son of the late Rubin and Ruby (Sprous) Cannon.
 
On July 1, 1978, in Clayton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Judy L. Boehme, who preceded him in death on April 5, 2010.
 
Alan was employed at Morgan County R-II Schools as a custodian for over ten years until his retirement.
 
He was a member of the St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Versailles where he was active in the Knights of Columbus in his earlier years.
 
Alan participated in Civil War reenactments for many years until he was no longer able due to his health.
 
He is survived by his daughter, Laura Cannon of Versailles; three brothers; one sister and many other relatives and friends. 

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.
 
There are no services planned at this time.
 
Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com

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

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