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Monday, June 26, 2017God will never be forgotten.Survivors include: one son, Aaron Newton (wife Lori) of Jefferson City, MO.; one daughter, Courtney Yake of Springfield, MO.; three granddaughters, Dakota Newton, Megan Newton, and Mia Yake; his parents, Gene and Maggie Newton of Jefferson City, MO.; one brother, Scott Newton of Jefferson City, MO.; one sister, Kathy Volkerding (husband Bob) of Jefferson City, MO.; his niece, Leslie Chiles (husband Dave); and three nephews, Brian Bloomer (wife Susan), Shannon Newton (wife Bree), and Kaleb Newton.Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017.Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Monte Shinkle officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at Riverview Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alabaster Ministries, 8514 North Donna Ct., Kansas City, Mo. 64153 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.
Monday, June 19, 2017He served for the duration of WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946.After the war, he enrolled in the University of North Dakota and achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce in 1950. He joined JC Penney company as a manager in 1951 and relocated to Lancaster, California in 1957. He later joined Sears as a merchandise manager and relocated to Hemet, California in 1966. In 1973 he joined Skyline Corporation in sales and later worked for Phillips Gasket Company as the General Manager. After retirement from Phillips in 1992, he relocated to Louisville, Colorado and owned a small art gallery and framing shop, which he operated until 2002. In 2008 he relocated to Sequim, WA to be closer to family.Besides working, Don loved sailing Hobie Cats, snow skiing, and photography. He was a Lutheran and was active in many church activities throughout his life.Don married Donna Rudolph of Fargo in 1948. They had three children, all living, Paul Summers of Sequim WA (age 64), Marc Monson of Broomfield CO (age 62), and Jon Monson of Gig Harbor WA (age 58). Don and Donna divorced in 1971. In 1987, Donald married Ruthanne Gebhardt.Don is survived by his brother Lawrence, age 92 of Fargo, his three sons and three grandchildren, Kristy Monson of Shoreline WA, Elizabeth Agerton of Bakersfield CA and Jonathan Monson of West Linn, OR. He is also survived by six grandchildren, David Tangren, Crystal Agerton, Joshua Ager ton, Karyn Cowperthwaite, Kaydence Monson and Addison Monson.He will be missed.A memorial service will he held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Haven of Rest Funeral Home, 8503 State Route 16, Gig Harbor, Washington.Mickey SextonNovember 4, 1925 – May 13, 2017Mickey Sexton of Sequim, Washington died May 13, 2017. He was born November 4, 1925 in Fort Worth, Texas.He graduated from high school in Wharton, Texas in 1942.He m...
Monday, June 19, 2017In the passenger seat was her friend Kimberlee Markou, 16. Just south of Bethwood Avenue, the car lost control, spun counterclockwise and entered the northbound lane.A Dodge Dakota hit the passenger side of Courtney’s car. Both girls died at the scene.v vA Road Safety Audit the Florida Department of Transportation performed between Jan. 1, 2010, and Dec. 31, 2012, tallied 155 crashes on the roadway. In that time, car wrecks killed two people and injured 51.The audit also recorded three pedestrian and three bicyclist crashes, which resulted in two additional deaths. From the conclusion of that study to August 2013, three more people died in crashes on the road.The report pointed out ruts along the entire stretch of the road, which allows water to pool, a condition making it easier for drivers to hydroplane.There are also significant drop-offs on the sides of the road that can force drivers to over-correct and steer into oncoming traffic.A project to expand the road from two lanes to four with a median was scheduled to begin in 2006. Homes sitting on the road’s right of way were purchased and razed, but the plan was shelved until 2026 because funding isn’t available.New, larger signs with arrows alerting drivers to a curve in the road have replaced smaller signs. Crews also added reflective strips to the signposts, making the warnings more visible.Part of the $2.2 million revealed Tuesday will pay for additional curve warning signs with a speed limit, and solar-powered warning flashers near the curve, Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker said.v vLaura Markou, mother of Kimberlee and one of eight people who addressed commissioners, was passionate in her address to the group.“I have so many friends of hers that travel that road during the time (FDOT) conducted the study that go back and forth to River Ridge High School,” she said. “Those kids travel in wet weather, in dry weather. All these kids with bright futures. Do you want to be here in another month from now with some more dead? I don’t. I can’t get my daughter back. God forbid you don’t do something and we have more young lives cut off.”Outside the commission chamber, Bill Markou, Kimberlee’s fa...
Monday, May 01, 2017Neva.Mrs. Potter is survived by her husband, Michael George Potter of New Concord, whom she married May 27, 1992, in Calloway County, Kentucky; two sons, Michael Paul Potter and wife Michelle and Dakota Blue Potter and wife Jennifer, all of New Concord; her parents, Vernon Gregory Ferguson and Frankie Lee Hurt Ferguson of New Concord; her father and mother-in-law, Jim and JoAnn Potter of New Concord; two sisters, Joyce Gamble of New Concord and Debbie McCuiston and husband Darren of Murray; a sister-in-law, Cari Elkins and husband Phillip of Murray; her brother, Joey Ferguson of New Concord; two grandchildren, Whitney and Kaitlyn Potter, both of New Concord; several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews.No public service will be held.Expressions of sympathy may made to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003.Online condolences may be left at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com.The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Betty L. ParrishBetty L. Parrish, 76, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, April 10, 2017, at her home.Arrangements are incomplete at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory of downtown Murray.Faye Lax FisherFa...
Monday, May 01, 2017Checotah.Bertha Sherman Watson was born on Dec. 25, 1931, in Kyle, SD, to William and Victoria (Hunter) Sherman, and was a member of the Oglala-Lakota Indian tribe. She grew up in South Dakota and graduated from high school there. She married Jack Watson in 1959 and they soon moved to Las Vegas where Bertha worked as a costume designer for the Desert Inn stage productions and also for television and movie productions. They eventually moved to Talihina where they operated a cattle ranch for a number of years. After that they lived in Ruidoso, NM, before returning to Checotah 5 years ago. Bertha and Jack were huge fans of the National Finals Rodeo and had personally attended the event for over 50 consecutive years and were PRCA Gold Card members. She was of the Catholic faith.Surviving are her husband, Jack Watson of Checotah; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jamie Berry. She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings.Graveside services at 2 p.m. today at Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester, with Tony Hodgson presiding. Get breaking news sent instantly to your inbox .whatcounts-form-container.well { padding-bottom: 5px; } .whatcounts-form-container...
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Monday, June 26, 2017God will never be forgotten.Survivors include: one son, Aaron Newton (wife Lori) of Jefferson City, MO.; one daughter, Courtney Yake of Springfield, MO.; three granddaughters, Dakota Newton, Megan Newton, and Mia Yake; his parents, Gene and Maggie Newton of Jefferson City, MO.; one brother, Scott Newton of Jefferson City, MO.; one sister, Kathy Volkerding (husband Bob) of Jefferson City, MO.; his niece, Leslie Chiles (husband Dave); and three nephews, Brian Bloomer (wife Susan), Shannon Newton (wife Bree), and Kaleb Newton.Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017.Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Monte Shinkle officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at Riverview Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alabaster Ministries, 8514 North Donna Ct., Kansas City, Mo. 64153 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.
Monday, June 19, 2017He served for the duration of WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946.After the war, he enrolled in the University of North Dakota and achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce in 1950. He joined JC Penney company as a manager in 1951 and relocated to Lancaster, California in 1957. He later joined Sears as a merchandise manager and relocated to Hemet, California in 1966. In 1973 he joined Skyline Corporation in sales and later worked for Phillips Gasket Company as the General Manager. After retirement from Phillips in 1992, he relocated to Louisville, Colorado and owned a small art gallery and framing shop, which he operated until 2002. In 2008 he relocated to Sequim, WA to be closer to family.Besides working, Don loved sailing Hobie Cats, snow skiing, and photography. He was a Lutheran and was active in many church activities throughout his life.Don married Donna Rudolph of Fargo in 1948. They had three children, all living, Paul Summers of Sequim WA (age 64), Marc Monson of Broomfield CO (age 62), and Jon Monson of Gig Harbor WA (age 58). Don and Donna divorced in 1971. In 1987, Donald married Ruthanne Gebhardt.Don is survived by his brother Lawrence, age 92 of Fargo, his three sons and three grandchildren, Kristy Monson of Shoreline WA, Elizabeth Agerton of Bakersfield CA and Jonathan Monson of West Linn, OR. He is also survived by six grandchildren, David Tangren, Crystal Agerton, Joshua Ager ton, Karyn Cowperthwaite, Kaydence Monson and Addison Monson.He will be missed.A memorial service will he held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Haven of Rest Funeral Home, 8503 State Route 16, Gig Harbor, Washington.Mickey SextonNovember 4, 1925 – May 13, 2017Mickey Sexton of Sequim, Washington died May 13, 2017. He was born November 4, 1925 in Fort Worth, Texas.He graduated from high school in Wharton, Texas in 1942.He m...
Monday, June 19, 2017In the passenger seat was her friend Kimberlee Markou, 16. Just south of Bethwood Avenue, the car lost control, spun counterclockwise and entered the northbound lane.A Dodge Dakota hit the passenger side of Courtney’s car. Both girls died at the scene.v vA Road Safety Audit the Florida Department of Transportation performed between Jan. 1, 2010, and Dec. 31, 2012, tallied 155 crashes on the roadway. In that time, car wrecks killed two people and injured 51.The audit also recorded three pedestrian and three bicyclist crashes, which resulted in two additional deaths. From the conclusion of that study to August 2013, three more people died in crashes on the road.The report pointed out ruts along the entire stretch of the road, which allows water to pool, a condition making it easier for drivers to hydroplane.There are also significant drop-offs on the sides of the road that can force drivers to over-correct and steer into oncoming traffic.A project to expand the road from two lanes to four with a median was scheduled to begin in 2006. Homes sitting on the road’s right of way were purchased and razed, but the plan was shelved until 2026 because funding isn’t available.New, larger signs with arrows alerting drivers to a curve in the road have replaced smaller signs. Crews also added reflective strips to the signposts, making the warnings more visible.Part of the $2.2 million revealed Tuesday will pay for additional curve warning signs with a speed limit, and solar-powered warning flashers near the curve, Pasco County Administrator Michele Baker said.v vLaura Markou, mother of Kimberlee and one of eight people who addressed commissioners, was passionate in her address to the group.“I have so many friends of hers that travel that road during the time (FDOT) conducted the study that go back and forth to River Ridge High School,” she said. “Those kids travel in wet weather, in dry weather. All these kids with bright futures. Do you want to be here in another month from now with some more dead? I don’t. I can’t get my daughter back. God forbid you don’t do something and we have more young lives cut off.”Outside the commission chamber, Bill Markou, Kimberlee’s fa...
Monday, May 01, 2017Neva.Mrs. Potter is survived by her husband, Michael George Potter of New Concord, whom she married May 27, 1992, in Calloway County, Kentucky; two sons, Michael Paul Potter and wife Michelle and Dakota Blue Potter and wife Jennifer, all of New Concord; her parents, Vernon Gregory Ferguson and Frankie Lee Hurt Ferguson of New Concord; her father and mother-in-law, Jim and JoAnn Potter of New Concord; two sisters, Joyce Gamble of New Concord and Debbie McCuiston and husband Darren of Murray; a sister-in-law, Cari Elkins and husband Phillip of Murray; her brother, Joey Ferguson of New Concord; two grandchildren, Whitney and Kaitlyn Potter, both of New Concord; several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews.No public service will be held.Expressions of sympathy may made to the American Cancer Society, 3140 Parisa Drive, Paducah, KY 42003.Online condolences may be left at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com.The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Betty L. ParrishBetty L. Parrish, 76, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, April 10, 2017, at her home.Arrangements are incomplete at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory of downtown Murray.Faye Lax FisherFa...
Monday, May 01, 2017Checotah.Bertha Sherman Watson was born on Dec. 25, 1931, in Kyle, SD, to William and Victoria (Hunter) Sherman, and was a member of the Oglala-Lakota Indian tribe. She grew up in South Dakota and graduated from high school there. She married Jack Watson in 1959 and they soon moved to Las Vegas where Bertha worked as a costume designer for the Desert Inn stage productions and also for television and movie productions. They eventually moved to Talihina where they operated a cattle ranch for a number of years. After that they lived in Ruidoso, NM, before returning to Checotah 5 years ago. Bertha and Jack were huge fans of the National Finals Rodeo and had personally attended the event for over 50 consecutive years and were PRCA Gold Card members. She was of the Catholic faith.Surviving are her husband, Jack Watson of Checotah; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jamie Berry. She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings.Graveside services at 2 p.m. today at Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester, with Tony Hodgson presiding. Get breaking news sent instantly to your inbox .whatcounts-form-container.well { padding-bottom: 5px; } .whatcounts-form-container...
