Rose A. King, age 47, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 7, 2006 at her home.
She was born July 20, 1958 in Carrollton, Missouri, the daughter of John and Dorothy Wheeler Allen.  She attended Carrollton grade schools.
On June 14, 1986 she married Kenny King at the Southside Baptist Church in Carrollton.  He survives at the home.
Rosie was a Line Supervisor at Dexter Axel in Carrollton and had previously worked for Con Agra in Marshall, Missouri.  She was a member of the Tina Baptist Church, Tina, Missouri.
Rosie is also survived by two children, Rocky Lawrence King, Carrollton, Missouri, Dawn Rochelle King, Carrollton, Missouri, one brother, Johnny Lee Allen, Carrollton, Missouri, five sisters, Betty Lou Simms, Carrollton, Missouri, Patricia Sue Bemboom, Slater, Missouri, Carolyn Joyce Long, Carrollton, Missouri, Mary Catherine Cowherd, Higginsville, Missouri, Vickie Jo Martin, Carrollton, Missouri and one granddaughter, Matti Rose King.
Her parents and one sister, Connie Jean Brumbaugh, preceded her in death.
Cremation.

Eugenia Margaret Albrecht a lifelong resident of Carrollton, Missouri passed away at Life Care Center in Carrollton, Mo. on July 8th, 2006.
Eugenia was born November 23, 1918 in Carrollton, Missouri to Ray E. and Alice Harrison Brooks. She was married to Herbert Albrecht on July 8th, 1939 in Carrollton, Mo. Herbert proceeded her in death on October 27th, 2004. She joined him in heaven on what would have been their 67th wedding anniversary. To this union three surviving children were born. Herbert Wayne Albrecht and his wife Shelly of Carrollton, Mo., Nancy Jean McKinney and husband Larry of Independence, Mo., and Jimmy Dale Albrecht and his wife Debbie of Carrollton Mo.
Seven grandchildren and their spouses. Michael Todd McKinney and his wife Julia of Gladstone Mo, Eric Lynn McKinney and his wife Gina, of Grain Valley, Mo, Tony Albrecht and his wife Debbie of Stet, Mo., Jennifer Geodeke and her husband' John of Standish, Mo., Tom Albrecht and Marla of Carrollton, Mo., Liza O'Neal and her husband Tim of Sedalia Mo., & Richard Albrecht of Carrollton, Mo.
Three step Grand Children, Jeff Walden and wife Kasey, Candace Luke, and Jean Ann Walden.
Ten Great Grandchildren, Shane Michael Manton and Penny, Amber Marie McKinney, Caitlin Hicks, Tallyn McKinney, Nikki and Seth Geodeke, Cody and AsWey Albrecht, Kelzie & Zachary.
Two step great grandchildren Megan O'Neal Reece and husband Cody, Levi O'Neal and wife Michelle.
Nine Great Great Grandchildren Dakota Reece, McKenzie Reece, Ciara O'Neal, Bailee Pummel!, Kopeland Walden, Cloe Parks, Christian Parks, Alexandria Manton, Shaylen Manton.
She also is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, and both parents.
Eugenia spent most of her life working with service and social organizations. She was a 4-H Leader, a Member of St. Mary’s Alter Society, a member of Church Women United Clothing Center, The Mayview and Winfey Extension Clubs, and collected for the American Cancer Society a number of years.
She was the nursery attendant at the United Methodist Church for several years, and had many children who loved her there. She also volunteered with the reading program at the local elementary schools.
Eugenia was a homemaker and spent her early years babysitting and caring for children. In 1961 she went to work at F.M.Stampers in Carrollton, which would later become Banquet Foods. She worked there until her retirement in November 1981, giving 20 years of service.
Eugenia enjoyed gardening and had many beautiful flowers. She raised beautiful Aftican Violets. She also loved animals and spent many happy years with Trixy and a very special little friend Itty Bitty.
Her greatest joys were her faith and her family.
Eugenia Margaret Brooks Albrecht--11123/1918 to 07/08/2006--87 years old.

Herald E. Keltner, age 98, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
Herald was born the first of six brothers and sisters on August 28, 1907 on a farm west of Carrollton, Missouri, to Oather and Ethel Elliott Keltner.    He represents three generations of a family, which has lived in Carroll County for over a century.  He graduated from Carrollton High School.
On April 15, 1933 he married Pauline Duff Kinnaird at the Baptist Parsonage in Carrollton, Missouri.  She survives at the home.  They had one daughter, Rose Marie, who was born January 14, 1938 and passed away October 30, 1953.
At the age of fourteen, Herald became a member of the First Baptist Church of Carrollton and had played the organ there for over fifty years.  He was also choir director for a time and was an ordained deacon of the church.  At the time of his death he was Organist Emeritus.  Herald was a student of Fern Olson with the Jenkins Music Company in Kansas City, Missouri and had been a demonstrator for Jenkins Music Company.  He played in one of their concerts where six organs played simultaneously.  He studied music and organ under composer and professor, Dr. Fickthorne at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri.  He entered the postal service on April 1, 1927; and is the first career postmaster appointee of Carrollton, having been appointed September 1, 1957, and confirmed July 16, 1958.  Shortly after becoming postmaster, Mr. Keltner joined the National Association of Postmasters and served this organization in various ways.  In 1963, Herald and Pauline were privileged to attend the first meeting of N.A.P.U.S. held in the new State of Hawaii at Honolulu.  In 1964 the Keltners toured Europe with members of N.A.P.U.S.  Herald served as president of N.A.P.U.S., Sixth District of Missouri in 1966-67.  He had played a duet with Dino at the Grand Palace at Branson, Missouri and always willingly played for many clubs and organizations, including Governors and choirs. He was a lifetime member of the Carrollton Lions Club and the oldest living member of the Lion’s worldwide.  He had served as president and had served as pianist for several Lion’s Club State Conventions and also began playing for the Carrollton Lions Club at the age of fourteen.  He was also a lifetime member of the Carroll County Historical Society.  He was a member of the Royal Arch Chapter of the Masons and Wakanda Lodge #52 AF & AM.  He and his wife traveled extensively after retirement, visiting all fifty states and all continents except Australia.
One sister-in-law, Opal Keltner, Blue Springs, Missouri and many cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces, also survives Herald.
His parents, daughter, three brothers, Melvin, Gilbert in infancy, and Henry Keltner and two sisters, Violet Keltner and Velesta (Betty) Carey, preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be held Friday, July 14, 2006 at 11:00 a.m., at Oak Hill Cemetery, Carrollton, Missouri, with Pastor Jeff Maxwell officiating.  Visitation will be from 10-10:45 a.m. at Gibson Funeral Home, Carrollton, Missouri before service time.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carrollton Area Center for the Arts.  They may be left at or mailed to Gibson Funeral Home, 201 S. Main, Carrollton MO 64633.

Lavondre Steven Brown, infant son of Goldie Faye Clark and Lavon Marta Brown was born on July 9, 2006 in Columbia, MO. Lavondre died on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Columbia Regional Hospital. He is survived by his parents of Brunswick, MO; maternal grandparents, Gina and Gary Sutton of Moberly, MO and Steven W. Clark of Keytesville, MO; paternal grandparents, Wilma Brown of Brunswick, MO and Thomas Williams of Columbia, MO; maternal great-grandparents, Elizabeth and Herbert Henderson of Independence, MO, Faye and Jim Blackwell of Salisbury, MO and Avis and Wilma Clark of Brunswick, MO; paternal great-grandparents, Joyce Williams and Herman John son of Triplett, MO; maternal great-great-grandparent, Larue McCollum of Salisbury, MO and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Frank and Della Brown, and Leonard Tatum. Graveside services were held in the Elliott Grove Cemetery at Brunswick, MO on Friday, July 14, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. Reverend Donald White officiated. Memorials may be made to the family. Funeral arrangements were by the Gibson Funeral Home at Brunswick, MO.

Melva M. Sherwood, 95, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 14, 2006, at the Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
Melva was born  April 27, 1911 near Norborne, Missouri, the daughter of Earnest and Clara Barclay  Macoubrie.  She received her elementary education in country schools, attended Bogard High School and graduated from  Carrollton High School.
On March 22, 1930 Melva was married to Aubrey Sherwood in Carrollton, Missouri; he preceded her in death on August 30, 1988.
Melva was employed at Ferguson’s, Patterson’s, and John Minnis’ Ladies Ready To Wear Dress Stores and O’Bryan’s Jewelry Store in Carrollton.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church from 1930-2006, the Trotter Hustlers Club for 75 years, the Forum Club, the Garden Plus Club, and a Quilt Club.
Survivors include one  son and daughter-in-law, Gerald E. Sherwood and his wife, Ethelynn, Fountain Valley, California; one daughter, Marilyn Sherwood, Carrollton, Missouri; two sisters, Hazel Gardner, Carrollton, Missouri and Vanda Wegeng, Richmond, Missouri; two grandsons, Brian Sherwood and his wife, Lori, Carona, California and Mark Sherwood, Watsonville, California; three great-grandchildren, Gerald W. Sherwood, Morgan Sherwood, and Joshua Sherwood.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Macoubrie and Marvin Macoubrie her twin and one sister, Willoa Mills.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday,  July 18, 2006, at the Gibson Funeral Home, Carrollton, Missouri, with the Reverend Rod McNeall officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. just prior to the service  at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Carroll Memory Gardens, Carrollton, Missouri.
The family suggests contributions to the United Methodist Church in memory of Mrs. Sherwood and they may be left at or mailed to Gibson Funeral Home, 201 South Main, Carrollton, MO    64633.

Maurice George Weisz, age 88, a Norborne, Missouri resident, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 24, 1917 in Norborne, Missouri, the son of Frank Joseph and Margaret McLaughlin Weisz.  He attended Fairview School.
On January 31, 1940 he married Helen P. Katz in Norborne, Missouri.  She preceded him in death on June 8, 2000.
Maurice was a farmer and had worked at O’Dell Motors in Carrollton.  He had also worked for, and retired from, B. F. Kassen Motors in Norborne.  He was a baptized a Catholic.
Maurice is survived by two children, Maurice Eldon (Bud) Weisz and wife Joyce, Oak Grove, Missouri, Judy Palmer and husband Gayle, Richmond, Missouri, six grandchildren, three he raised, Tammy Mertensmeyer and husband Wade, Norborne, Missouri, Amy Estep and husband Brett, Richmond, Missouri, Brian Shannon and wife, Kristy, Norborne, Missouri, Lisa Lewis, Bryon Weisz and Kevin Weisz, two step grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.
His parents, one brother, Charles Weisz and one sister, Clara K. Horst, also preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Gibson Funeral Home, Norborne, Missouri, with Reverend Bruce Trussell officiating.  Burial will be in Fairhaven Cemetery, Norborne, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 9- 9:45 a.m., on Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Norborne Public Library in memory of Mr. Weisz.  They may be left at or mailed to Gibson Funeral Home, 201 S. Main, Carrollton MO 64633.

Melvin Otto Ervin Heil, age 92, of Norborne, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 at Carroll County Memorial Hospital, Carrollton, Missouri.
He was born December 21, 1913 in Norborne, Missouri, the son of Karl (Charlie) and Agnes Strathman Heil.  He attended Norborne Lutheran and public Schools.
On January 20, 1937 he was married to Clara Maria Charlotte Wiechert at the Lutheran Parsonage in Carrollton by Reverend Otto Graebner.  She preceded him in death on March 1, 2000.
Melvin had been a farmer and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Norborne, Missouri.  He had held various church offices and was a past President of the Norborne Land Drainage Board; he had served as President on the Norborne Rural Fire Protection and was a member of the Ray-Carroll Board.
Melvin is survived by one son, Nelson Heil and wife Ann, Norborne, Missouri, one daughter, Martha Clevenger and husband Kenneth, Norborne, Missouri, five grandchildren, Gary Clevenger and wife Tina, Kearney, Missouri, Sherri Glenn and husband Keith, Kearney, Missouri, Becky Clariday and husband Chris, Hardin, Missouri, Chris Heil and wife Debbie, Norborne, Missouri, Karen Meyer and husband Jeff, Kearney, Missouri, and ten great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Olga Shieldmeyer, one brother at the age of 4, Walter Heil, and one granddaughter, Kimberly Heil, in infancy.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 10:30 a.m., at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Norborne, Missouri, with Pastor Kim Scharff officiating.  Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Norborne, Missouri.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 31, 2006 from 7-8:00 p.m., at Gibson Funeral Home, Norborne, Missouri.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church of Norborne in memory of Mr. Heil.  They may be left at or mailed to Gibson Funeral Home, 201 S. Main, Carrollton MO 64633.

Fannie Louise Owens Shankle, age 85, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, Missouri.
She was born August 22, 1920 in Carroll County, Missouri, the daughter of Peyton Franklin and Nettie Irene Vinson Owens.  She graduated from Carrollton High School.
On December 23, 1951 she married Elbert Stanley Shankle in Carrollton, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on September 25, 2002.
Louise was a loving mother and housewife.  She was a member of the Carrollton Church of Christ. Louise had been employed as a bookkeeper for PAG and the Farm Bureau.  She had been a Deputy Clerk of the Carroll County Court working under Evelyn Kinker and Howard Payne, and had been a collector for Trotter Township.
Louise is survived by three children, Mary Ellen Houseworth and husband Andy, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Ernest Shankle and wife Wanda, Carrollton, Missouri, Elouise Hager, Higginsville, Missouri, one brother, Nelson F. Owens and wife Geneive, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, seven grandchildren, Jeremy Houseworth, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Bradley Houseworth, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Cassandra Houseworth, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Ginny Sheets, Warrensburg, Missouri, Kennen Hager, Lexington, Missouri, Buddy Hager, Naples, Florida, Stephen Hager, Higginsville, Missouri and eight great grandchildren.
Her parents also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Gibson Funeral Home, Carrollton, Missouri, with Evangelist Richard Riggins officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Bogard, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2006 at Gibson Funeral Home, Carrollton, Missouri.
The family suggests contributions to family choice in memory of Mrs. Shankle.  They may be left at or mailed to Gibson Funeral Home, 201 S. Main, Carrollton MO 64633.

Jetta Sue Dockstader, 64, of Brunswick, MO died on Thursday, July 27, 2006 at her home.
She was born on April 30, 1942 at Chanute, KS the daughter of  Melvin E. and Doris Jean Freeman Church. On July 1, 1943 Jetta and her mother moved to California. She later met Leonard Dockstader and was married to him on September 13, 1959 at Norwalk, CA. Leonard survives her at the home. In January of 1994 Leonard and Jetta retired and moved to Brunswick, MO. Jetta became involved with the Pecan Festival were she had served as Secretary, Vice President and President. Jetta also had worked on the St. Patty Day Parade, she helped with the food for Frienship Wheel and had worked with the Lion’s Club for three years. She was a member of the David Foggin Club, the Brunswick Baptist Beacon Class and the Brunswick Home Maker’s Club.  She is also survived by three sons, Steven Dockstader and his wife Mary of Brunswick, MO, David Dockstader and his wife Debbie of Redmond, WA and Larry Dockstader of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Diane Thompson of Chillicothe, MO; three brothers, Kenneth Church of Chillicothe, MO, Wesley Church of southern, MO and Terry Mayfield of Chanute, KS one sister-in-law Ruth Giffan and her husband Leo; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Jetta was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Fred James and two brothers, Richard and Robert Church. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 11:30 A.M. in the Elliott Gorve Cemetery at Brunswick, MO. Reverend Wendell Turner officiated. Memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements were by the Gibson Funeral Home at Brunswick, MO>