Obituary -- Mary Katherine Miller Rineman 1921-2016

Mary Katherine Miller Rineman, 94, of Denver, Missouri, went to meet her Savior on February 20, 2016 after a prolonged illness.

Mary, daughter of Jesse C and Norna Edna (Brumfield) Miller, was born December 9, 1921, in St Joseph, Missouri.  She attended school at Miller Country School in Gentry County for her first eight grades then went to Denver High School for the first two years of high school.  Mary graduated from Albany High School in 1939.  She then went to Missouri Methodist School of Nursing in St Joseph, Missouri, where she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1943.

Mary served in the Army Nursing Corps in 1943 and 1944.  During that time, she met Robert E Rineman whom she married on July 20, 1944.  They moved back to Mary's family farm south of Denver, Missouri, in 1949.  Bob and Mary were married for 60 years until his death in 2004.

Since childhood, Mary was a member of Denver Methodist Church.   She transferred her membership to the Albany Methodist Church later in life.

After the Army, Mary's career included work at the Gentry County Hospital, at Bernie Parsons, MD, office, and at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home, all in Albany, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Allan Rineman, a great-granddaughter, Alyssa McCampbell, and a grandson, Derek Rineman.

Survivors include daughter, Linda Lopez, Denver, Missouri, grandchildren, Tenya McCampbell, St Charles, Missouri, and Jesse Chadwick, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, great grandchildren Brittany Brandt, Sugarland, Texas, Brandi Farris, Marshfield, Missouri, Riley McCampbell, St Charles, Missouri, Aiden Chadwick, Zeeland, Michigan, Damian Chadwick, Cedar Park, Texas, Christian Chadwick, Giddings, Texas, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside Service and Burial: 2:00 PM Thursday, February 25 at the Grandview Cemetery, Albany.  There will be no calling hours at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Mary requested that donations be made in her name to the charity of the donor's choice in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO 64402.  Online condolences:  www.robersonpolleychapel.com

Obituary -- Mary Knight Nelson 1939-2016

Mrs. Mary Knight Nelson, age 76, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away  Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of life for Mrs. Mary K. Nelson will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 21, 2016 in the chapel of First Baptist Church in Gainesville, Georgia. Services will be led by Dr. Bill Coates. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel.

Mary was born July 26, 1939 in Grant City, Missouri, the second daughter of Arthur and Nell Knight, both high school teachers. Always very intelligent, Mary was the Valedictorian of her high school class, made the highest chemistry grade of 600+ freshmen at the University of Missouri, and kept an “A” average throughout college. She used her skills working in the chemistry labs of several hospitals throughout her career, the last one being Northeast Georgia Medical Center until her retirement in 2000. Mary was always very busy with her hands; she gardened, wove, and knitted, and she shared the work of her hands with others. What a beautiful life she lived.

Mary was known and loved for her service in the “English as a Second Language (ESL)” program at church, where she taught English and citizenship for the past fifteen years as well as a special Sunday School class for ESL students. During two separate summers she spent six weeks in China teaching English to Chinese high school English teachers. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Gainesville for the past 33 years

Mary was the loving wife of Chaplain Wayne Nelson for 56 years, retired from Northeast Georgia Medical Center, and an amazing mother to four children: Elizabeth (Terry) Gregory of Lexington, SC; Philip (Jennie) Nelson and Paul (Sara) Nelson of Gainesville, GA;’ and Jonathan (Barbie) Nelson of Buford, GA . Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Joshua and Rebekah Gregory of Lexington, SC; Megan (Nathan) Kahue of Waukegan, IL; Margaret, Matthew, Abigail, and Samuel Nelson of Gainesville, GA  and Emily Nelson of Buford, GA in addition, Mary has a surviving sister and brother-in-law, Mabel and Allen Keathly of Terre Haute, Indiana, as well as a myriad of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; 2 sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the ESL program or to the choir expansion at First Baptist Church, 751 Green Street Gainesville, GA 30501or to the Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center 743 Spring Street Gainesville, GA 30501.    
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200 or for those who desire online condolences at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com

Worth County Sheriff's Report

2-8 – Person in for CCW renewal.
2-8 – Person calls for police accident report.
2-9 – Officer serves papers in Worth County.
2-9 – Highway Patrol in with two subjects, one with warrant from St. Joseph, “bonded out;” one on traffic ticket.
2-9 – Officer investigates accident north of Sheridan on Route H.
2-10 – No calls.
2-11 – Highway Patrol 585 and 597 in office
2-11 – Insurance company calls for accident report.
2-12 – Person calls about a controlled burn north of Sheridan.
2-12 – Person calls about burning brush north of Allendale.
2-13 – Report of possible stolen car; car was repossessed; owner notified.

Obituary -- Derrell Dean Cox 1956-2016

Derrell Dean Cox, age 59, Grant City, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his home.

Derrell was born October 8, 1956 in St. Joseph, the son of the late Robert Dean and Helen June (Church) Cox.  He was a graduate of Benton High School.

Derrell was united in marriage to Julia (Kollitz) on February 14, 2003 in St. Joseph.

Derrell was a farmer, loving both agriculture and livestock.  He served the Worth County EMS Service as a driver and First Responder.  His memberships include the Sheridan Christian Church and the National Fishing Association.

Survivors include: wife Julia of the home, Grant City; daughters, Sarah Cox, St. Joseph, Jaime (Mike) Sullwold, Brownville, Nebraska, Sarah (Jason)Wilmes, Pickering, Missouri;  sons, Shannon (Melissa) Cox, Clarksdale, Missouri, Stephan (Debra) Kollitz, Joshua Kollitz, Jonathan Kollitz, Shane Kollitz and Joel Kollitz, all of Grant City; sister Melinda (Brad) Taylor, St. Joseph, brother Jody (David) Miller Cox, Rowlett, Texas; brother-in-law Larry (Cathy) Kitchen, St. Louis, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; Skyeleigh Cox, Shannon Cox, Jr., Hunter Wilmes, Faith Wilmes, Kayla Wilmes, Chance Wilmes, Lane Kollitz, Latham Kollitz, Rhett Kollitz, Jace Sullwold and Wyatt Sullwold; several nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Sheridan Christian Church, Sheridan, Missouri.  Burial will be in the Grant City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Monday, Feb. 8, at the Andrews-Hann Funeral Home in Grant City.

Memorials:  Worth County Ambulance District or Missouri Police Canine Association.
Arrangements: Andrews-Hann Funeral Home, Grant City, MO.

Ryan McClellan Swipes 8; Tiger Winning Streak Reaches Six

Fresh off stealing six against Albany, Ryan McClellan stole eight against Maysville as Worth County continued its winning ways, getting a 61-53 win over the Wolverines. The reason Worth County has been able to win games all of a sudden is their defense; they have held opponents to 47, 57, 35, 44, 34, and 53 during the streak. The emergence of Ryan McClellan has been another; he has taken his game to another level after putting on a few inches since last year. The third reason is the play of Isaac Alarcon; he put up a career high 16 points Monday night against Maysville. His point production has gone up during the streak; he put up 13 against Nodaway-Holt, 9 against Albany, and got a game-winning steal against the Warriors to jump-start the streak as well.

While he is more known for getting steals, it was Ryan's legs which provided the key turning point in the game. Worth County was up 52-49 late in the fourth, but Maysville was going in for a fast break. But Ryan McClellan of all people altered the shot. Maysville got the ball back, but then Ben Badell knocked the ball loose after a scramble and Cade Allee picked up the loose ball and got it to Drake Simmons for a layup to create a four point swing. Instead of 52-51, Worth County was up 54-49. Then, Maysville rushed the ball right back up the floor and had a good transition look, but inexplicably, the coach called a timeout. They hit a tough shot coming out, but the break seemed to benefit Worth County as they took it right back down the floor and Ryan McClellan hit Cade Allee inside to make it 56-51.

Maysville made another mistake on its next possession. Worth County got a stop and Drake Simmons got a perfect boxout and defensive board when one of the Wolverine players went over his back and collected a foul, 70 feet from the basket. Simmons knocked down the free throws; thanks to the gift foul, they were up three possessions at 58-51. The Wolverines hit two free throws on their next possession, but then they had to start fouling with the clock running down to a minute and Simmons hit three out of four free throws down the stretch to preserve the win for Worth County. He had 10 points in the final quarter to carry the Tigers.

It looked like a clinic at first for Worth County in the first quarter. Ryan McClellan scored four points off a drive and a steal, Isaac Alarcon made some unbelievable plays on his way to eight points in the period as he was outjumping, outmuscling, and outworking the taller Maysville players. Mason Hawk also added four points. Worth County led 20-14 and added to it when Ben Badell pushed one ahead to Isaac Alarcon for a layup to make it 22-14 to start the second quarter, but then Worth County had one of those defensive lapses that can let a team right back in the game. Nobody got back on defense and Maysville got an easy layup on them to get the points right back. Sure enough, Maysville began chipping away at the lead and getting on the line; by halftime, Maysville had erased Worth County's lead and went up 28-27.

It looked like a game between the two squads from two years ago on the same court as Maysville went on a 7-2 run to start the third and go up 36-29. Two years ago, Worth County had let a promising start slip away as Maysville came back and won by four. But Worth County came back by getting on the line and changing the tempo of the game to a much faster pace; the chaotic pace helped Worth County get back in. Isaac Alarcon was outworking and outmuscling people, Ben Badell added a 3-point, play, and Mason Hawk added a couple of free throws as Worth County closed to within one at 39-38. Finally, Isaac Alarcon channeled Ryan McClellan and stripped one of the Maysville guards and went in for a layup to make it 40-39.

Maysville scored off an inbounds play to move back in front, but Mason Hawk's putback and Caleb Parman's free throws gave Worth County a 44-41 lead after three, a lead it would not relinquish.

Isaac Alarcon had 16 points and Drake Simmons had 12 for the Tigers. The two freshmen combined for almost half of Worth County's points. Mason Hawk had 8, Caleb Parman, Ben Badell, and Cade Allee all had 5, Ryan McClellan and Brevyn Ross had 4, and Drake Kinsella had 2. Drake Kinsella had 4 assists, Isaac Alarcon and Ryan McClellan had 3, Ben Badell and Brevyn Ross had 2, and Cade Allee had 1. Mason Hawk had 3 rejections; Drake Kinsella had 2, Cade Allee had 1, and Isaac Alarcon 1, a monster stuff that went into the stage. Ryan McClellan had 8 steals while Isaac Alarcon had 3, Cade Allee and Drake Kinsella 2, and Mason Hawk 1.

Worth County Sheriff's Report

1-25 – Officer on escort duty for local bank.
1-25 – Officer investigates possible vandalism in Worth County.
1-25 – Officer investigates civil problem in Worth County.
1-26 – Report of possible theft from unlocked car in Grant City.
1-26 – Officer investigates accident at Lyon Street and 170th Road; no injuries.
1-27 – Report of car vs. deer accident south of Sheridan Y on 46.
1-27 – Report of a horse out south of Grant City.
1-27 – Officer assists DFS on juvenile case.
1-28 – Officer assists lady with unruly child.
1-28 – Person in for CCW fingerprinting.
1-29 – Person calls about ADT alarm.
1-31 – Report of car vs. deer accident on highway C south of Allendale.

Obituary -- Barbara Godsey 1933-2016

Barbara L. Godsey, 82, of Ravenwood, MO, passed from this life on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at her home with her family at her side.

Barbara was born in New Market, IA, on June 12, 1933. Her parents were Jesse Lynn and Louise (Dougherty) Sierp. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a granddaughter, Catherine Tadlock, in 1979.

She moved to Hopkins at age 6 and graduated high school there. On February 10, 1951, Barbara was united in marriage to Gerald Lee Godsey, at her parent’s home in Hopkins. They moved to Ravenwood in 1960.

Barbara was a member of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville, and the Quilters Guild of the church. She played the piano and organ for weddings and funerals for many years at St. Gregory’s and St. Columba’s Catholic Church.

Barbara was the plant manager’s secretary for 28 years at the former Energizer plant in Maryville.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald Godsey of the home; 4 children, Linda Lee (Bill) Tadlock, Stanberry, MO, Tim (Patty) Godsey, Ravenwood, MO, David (Teresa) Godsey, Ravenwood, MO, and Lori (Steve) Sears, Queen Creek, AZ; siblings, Roger Sierp, Maryville, MO, and Mary Elaine (Marlin) Smith, Birmingham, IA; 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 4, 2016, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville. The burial will follow in the Hopkins Cemetery, Hopkins, MO.

There will be a parish prayer service at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2016, with visitation to follow until 8:00 PM, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.

For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com