Price Funeral Home

06/14/2023

Lorin Franklin Sowards, Age 91, was welcomed to heaven in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
He was born May 24,1932 in Allendale, Mo. to Joe & Velma Sowards. As a youth he learned the skill of carpentry, while traveling with his father, building houses.
After proudly serving 4 years in the Navy, as First Gunners Mate, on the USS Wedderburn, he settled in Los Angeles , CA. There he worked various jobs, ranging from picking fruit in the orchards to managing a small gas station.
While visiting family in Missouri, he was introduced to the love of his life, Ann (Brummett) Sowards. They were married 6 months later and ultimately settled their home in Maryville, MO. They would have celebrated their 61st anniversary this June 16th.
In his free time, Lorin could be found at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in his hands, ready to greet and chat with any of the numerous friends and family that visited him throughout the day. In the evenings, you could often find him at Hardee’s or Burger King playing cards with his buddies and drinking coffee, He was very proud of each of his grandchildren and enjoyed many exciting games of speed solitaire with them, along with dazzling them with his ability to wiggle his ears.
Lorin was always “tinkering” or fixing something, and was a perfectionist at making sure it was done right.
He loved anything related to John Wayne and enjoyed watching all of his movies, and honestly, any Western. He was fiercely protective of those he loved and family always knew they were safe when he was around.
During the last few months of his life, he resided at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Fort Scott, where he quickly became one of their favorites, with his big smile and infectious laugh. He was often lovingly referred to as “Grandpa” by everyone who met and interacted with him at the facility.
His humor, laugh, and ever on-going shenanigans no matter his age, will be deeply missed by his family. In his honor, hug your loved ones a little tighter and play a rowdy round of Speed Solitaire.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph Henry and Velma Mabel (Carter) Sowards; Sister Dolores Francis (Sowards) Wilson; Brother Lewis “Mike” Henderson Sowards, Sister Loree Ruth (Sowards) McMichael, Brother Wilmer “Duane” Sowards; and Sister Ruby Gail (Sowards) Keiling. Lorin is survived by his children Renae Lynn Erickson, Minnesota, Dale “Buzz” (Kerry) Sowards of Freemont, CA., Loree (Dewayne) Tyler, of El Dorado Springs, MO., Rob Sowards, of St Joseph, MO., Catherine Wemhoff, of Bakersfield,CA., John Sowards, of Maryville, MO. and Christina Ouda, of Dalyyan,Turkey.
Grandchildren; Brittany Schweizer, Tiffany (Bradley) Bailey, Tyler (Faith) Schweizer, Justin (Amanda) Tyler, Jason (Edin VanAnne) Tyler, Amanda Mann, Colby (Liz) Wemhoff, Bevin Wemhoff, Tara Williams, John Joseph Sowards, Christian Light, Courtney Sowards, Caylee Sowards, Corin (Janele) Schrader, Lydon (Tracy) O’Dowd, Talin (Abi) Schrader, Viviana “Vivi” Ouda, and Casandra “Clo” Ouda; Sisters, Leona Morris, Iowa, Iona Chaplin, Oklahoma, Wilma Darlene (Earnie) Airington,o Oklahoma and brother Homer “Eldon” Sowards, Iowa; 31 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral Service 2pm Saturday, June 17th at Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until service time 2:00pm. Mr. Sowards will be cremated following the services.
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06/14/2023

Todd Michael Rickabaugh, 51, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his home.

Todd was born on October 11, 1971 in Maryville, Missouri to Lynn and Nancy J. (Redden) Rickabaugh. Todd was a 1991 graduate of Maryville High School and worked for MFA Agri Services as an applicator and truck driver.

Todd enjoyed camping, tractor cruises, golf and hunting. He was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 464 and Knights of Columbus.

He married Rachelle Heflin on June 20, 1992 in Maryville, Missouri. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sons, Austin Rickabaugh and Trevor Rickabaugh both of Maryville; his mother, Nancy Rickabaugh, Maryville, Missouri; brother, Tim (DeAnne) Rickabaugh, Jefferson City, Missouri and sister, Jennifer (Stan) Boulting, Ravenwood, Missouri;
grandfather, Lavelle Rickabaugh; mother-in-law, Ann Heflin, brother-in-law, Scott Heflin; nephews, Dylan Boulting, Levi (Haley) Boulting and Kale Heflin and aunts, uncles and numerous cousins.

Todd was preceded by his father, Lynn Rickabaugh, maternal grandparents, John and Rosetta Redden, paternal grandmother, Dorothy Rickabaugh and father-in-law, Marlin Heflin.

Mass of Christian Burial 10am Friday, June 16th at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri. Parish Rosary 6pm Thursday, June 15th at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

The family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 464 or Three Oaks Hospice.

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06/07/2023

Jeanne B. Reever, 98, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Oak Pointe of Maryville.

Jeanne was born on July 3, 1924 in Beverly, Massachusetts to the late Curtland and Florence (Dickie) Brown. She was a graduate of Simmons College and was a secretary for Hawkinson Enterprises. Jeanne was a member of the First Baptist Church of Maryville and enjoyed cooking, flowers and sewing.

She married Gerald F. Reever on August 7, 1948 in Beverly Massachusetts. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2006. She was also preceded by her brother, Dr. Curtland Brown, Jr.

Survivors include two sons, Kenneth (Pirjo-Liisa) Reever and Alan (Maggie) Reever; two granddaughters, Nanette Pankau and Samantha Wray.

Memorial Service 10:30am, Friday, June 9th at the First Baptist Church of Maryville under the direction of Price Funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date at the North Beverly Cemetery in Beverly, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church.

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06/07/2023

Carl “KR” Raymond Pierpoint, 98, of Creston, Iowa formerly of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Creston Specialty Care.

Carl was born on October 21, 1924 in Braymer, Missouri to Claude and Mary (Miller) Pierpoint.

He graduated from New Point High School in 1942 and the University of Missouri in 1949. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Co, Peoria, Illinois for 10 years and was a State Farm Agent in Maryville for 35 years. He was a member of the Maryville Country Club and attended Laura Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting and watercolor painting.

Carl married Mary Alice Kurtz on April 23, 1944. She preceded him in death on July 27, 2007. He was also preceded by his brother, Loren Pierpoint, grandson, Shane Simmons and granddaughter, Gayle Cordle.

Survivors include two daughters, Ann Simmons, Creston, Iowa and Kay (Norman) Medsker, Port Lucie, Florida; son Greg (Robin) Pierpoint, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Don (Linda) Pierpoint, Overland Park, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Anna Lou Doebbeling and Verda Kurtz, Oregon, Missouri; five grandchildren, Doug (Sara) Medsker, Guilford, Josh Simmons, Creston, Scott Pierpoint, St. Joseph, Blake Pierpoint, Kansas City, Kent Pierpoint, Overland Park; five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services 11:00am Saturday, June 10th at Price Funeral Home. Burial Miriam Cemetery, Maryville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials can be made to the Nodaway County Senior Center, 1210 E. First Street, Maryville, Missouri 64468.

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06/04/2023

Tom Spire, 72, of Skidmore, Missouri passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at his home.

Tom was born on June 4, 1950 in Maryville, Missouri to William Victor, Sr. and Theresa Berniece Spire. He was a 1968 graduate of Maryville High School and served in the United States Army.

He was a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 100. Tom was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill Spire, brother-in-law Robert Harmon, infant brother and sister, David and Judy Spire and his companion, Mary Mace.

Survivors include his son, Richard (Tammie) Spire, three grandchildren, Cammeron (Amber) Spire, Sammantha Spire and Allycia (Nick) Leslie; nine great-grandchildren, Isaiah Spire, Levi Spire, Austyn Spire, Kylynn Spire, Cammdyn Spire, Izzy Spire, Bryson Spire, Ella Leslie and Luke Leslie; siblings, Mary (Bill) Beatty, John Spire, Carolyn Harmon, Pat Dyer, Helen (Marvin) Derks, Emma (Ed) Walker, George (Debbie) Spire, Barb (Stephan) Sheil, Sam Spire, Ron (Carla) Spire and Vickie (Mike) Kempf.

Mass of Christian Burial 10am Thursday, June 8th at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church under the care of Price Funeral Home. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, Missouri. Rosary 6pm Wednesday, June 7th at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 8pm. The family suggests memorials be made in care of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.

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05/24/2023

Brian Douglas Scott, 53, of Maitland, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at his home.

Brian was born on October 28, 1969 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Dennis and Lois (Chitwood) Scott. He was a 1988 graduate of Nodaway-Holt High School and was a self-employed carpenter and handyman. He had previously worked for the carpenter’s union in Kansas City and the maintenance department for Village O Apartments.

Brian was an avid fisherman and enjoyed music, gardening and searching for arrowheads.

Survivors include two daughters, Emily (John) Parsley and Ashley Scott; step-son, Jacob Nastasio; former wife, JoMarie Nastasio Scott; father, Dennis Scott; mother Lois Scott; two sisters, Sandy Wright and Kathryn Negaard; five grandchildren, Joleen, Brody, Kanden, Jaxton and Lukas and his beloved dog, Lily.

Mr. Scott has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Maitland American Legion Post 256 in Maitland, Missouri. Family and friends are invited to come share their memories of Brian and a potluck dinner will be provided. Memorials will be accepted to assist the family with burial expenses.

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05/23/2023

Sr. Marietta Crahan, 92, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Rickenbach in Clyde, Missouri.

Sr. Crahan was born on June 10, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Bernard and Gerardine (Cronin) Crahan. She attended St. Marks Grade School and the Academy of Our Lady in Peoria, Illinois. She had worked for her father at National Cash Register. Sr. Crahan entered the Benedictine Convent on October 2, 1948. Her first profession of vows was September 8, 1950 and her final profession of vows was September 8, 1955.

Survivors include her monastic family, her two sisters, Kathleen Dotson and Eileen (Perry) Broughton; sister-in-law, Sally Crahan and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial 8:30am Wednesday, May 24th at Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel in Clyde. Burial Mount Calvary Cemetery. A Wake Service will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:00pm at Our Lady of Rickenbach Chapel.

Arrangements Price Funeral Home
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05/23/2023

Shirley L. Johnson, 72, of Mound City, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Community Hospital in Fairfax, Missouri.

Shirley was born on June 16, 1950 in Fort Ord, California to Boyce and Maxine Brackett. She was homemaker and worked as a nurse’s aide in the Maryville area. She attended the Skidmore Christian Church and enjoyed bingo.

She married Wayne A. Johnson in 1985. He preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded by her parents and her brother, Steven and sister, Linda.

Survivors include her children, Will (Chip) Stengel and Crystal Johnson-Martin; two granddaughters, Emily Martin and Madison Martin.

Mrs. Johnson has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, May 25th at the funeral home.
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05/09/2023

William Lee Pitts, 61, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home.

William was born on August 30, 1961 in Maryville, Missouri to Billy Lee and Letha Kathryn (Rogers) Pitts. He was a 1980 graduate of West Nodaway High School and received his bachelor’s degree in management and data processing from Northwest Missouri State University.

William operated Fishers Cleaners and also a home improvement business. He was Baptist and a member of the Flying Bearcats. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and playing guitar.

He married Amy Mackey in 1986, she survives of the home. Additional survivors include two sisters, Ginger and Diane; brother, Chuck; sisters-in-law, Kathy, Beth, Annette, Melissa and brothers-in-law; two nephews, Kris Goodall and Billy Goodall; great-nephew, T.K. and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sherry and Drexell Mackey.

Mr. Pitts has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.

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05/05/2023

Alva Pierson, 94, of Maryville, Missouri, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Maryville Living Center.

Alva was born on July 13, 1928 in Burlington Junction, Missouri to Jay and Fleta (Smith) Pierson.

He married Geraldine Kempf on October 25, 1953. She preceded him in death on October 17, 2019. He was also preceded by his parents, son, Gary, Pierson, two brothers, Harlan and Noble Pierson.

Survivors include three daughters, Vickie (Jim) Colvin, Barbara Vinzant and Pam Pierson; two sisters, Pauline Pierson and Irene Rodrick; grandchildren, Levi (Mel) Colvin, Shane (Ashley) Vinzant, Heather (Chris) Sutcliff, Chris (Lace) Pierson, Benny Guilfoyle and Rachel Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Lyllian and Josephine Colvin, Landon and Grayson Pierson, Bently and Emberlyn (Dolly) Vinzant and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services 10am Monday, May 8th at Nodaway Memorial Gardens under the care of Price Funeral Home. Friends may pay their respects Sunday, May 7th from 12noon to 5pm at the funeral home.
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05/02/2023

Penny Etter, 61, of Conception Junction, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home.
Penny was born on March 26, 1962 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Virgil and Connie Holst. She was a graduate of Treynor High School, Treynor, Iowa and was an over the road truck driver.
She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Franki Schubert.
Survivors include her daughter, Kimber (Andy) Schieber of Clyde, Missouri and seven grandchildren, Kegan, Kirstan, Kaysan, Kenzan, Kylan, Jace and Lexi.
Mrs. Etter has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, May 9th at 4:30pm at the St. Columba Catholic Church Fellowship Hall.

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05/01/2023

Sally Ilene Burgher, age 74, of Maryville, MO, died of injuries she suffered in a tragic automobile accident, a result of early stage dementia, in Andrew County, Missouri on April 27th, 2023. Sally was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Sally was born in Spokane, WA, on September 12, 1948 to Orville L. and Maxine Morton.
She graduated from North Nodaway R-6 High School (Hopkins). During her life, Sally held several occupations, but particularly enjoyed her time as a veterinary assistant, taking care of animals, especially cats which she adored. In retirement, Sally was a self-employed housekeeper and made many friends over the years as a result.
Sally married Lloyd D. Burgher on January 29,1986 in Maryville, MO. Over the years the couple shared residences in Saint Joseph, Joplin, Bethany, and Maryville, MO, making memories and friends in every locale.
She enjoyed her fur babies, T.C.,Gray, Fisher, Little Bit and Cherry Blossom. She also looked forward to her weekly country dances at the Eagles and spending time with her many close friends.
Sally is preceded in death by her parents Orville L. and Maxine Morton and husband Lloyd D. Burgher. She is survived by her sister, Joanne (Greg) Zeiman, Canoga Park, CA, two children, Lyle Dean (Amy/Shelly) Burgher, Ankeny, IA, and Tish (David) Payne, Lincoln, NE. Grandmother to Hannah (Dennis) Hensley, Ankeny, IA, Alex (Tessa) Burgher, Kansas City, MO, Tay McDonald, James McDonald both of Creston, IA, and Gavyn Klommhaus, Lincoln, NE. She was blessed with several great-grandchildren, Haydenn & Brentlee Hensley, Jonah & Eva Burgher, and Trai McDonald. Sally also leaves behind her “adopted” son, Joshua Kollitz (Josh Daniels) Grant City, MO, and many beloved friends and neighbors.
The family plans to hold a celebration of life at a later date. We invite all acquaintances to join as we reflect on her wonderful life.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given on her behalf to The New Nodaway County Humane Society.
Arrangements Price Funeral Home
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04/23/2023

Hollea Boles, 32, of Clarksdale, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Misosuri.
Hollea was born on December 1, 1990 in Fairfax, Missouri to Jay and Kayan Boles. She was a 2010 graduate of Nodaway-Holt High School. She was a homemaker and caregiver. She received her CNA and enjoyed taking care of people.
Survivors include her children, Rayden Stevenson and Valkyrie Root, her fiancé, Tim Thornton; father, James Boles (Heather Dredge); mother, Kayan Boles; sister, Cassie (Brad) Scroggins; brother, Damon (Ivalea) Boles; niece, Josephine Boles; cousins who grew up in the home, Trish, Cheyenne and Skylr; step-sister, Devin Weese; three step-brothers, Dakota Weese, Tristan Coy and Brycen Dredge; two nieces, one nephew and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gary “Pappa” and Carol Ann Boles and Mona “Gram” Ball and her great-grandparents, Ho**er and Lete Newton.
Funeral Services 2pm Wednesday, April 26th at Price Funeral Home. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery, Skidmore, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, April 25th at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials contributions be made in care of the funeral home.

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04/19/2023

Fr. Donald Grabner, O.S.B.
1928 – 2023

Fr. Donald Grabner, O.S.B., 94, of Conception, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at St. Stephen’s Infirmary at Conception Abbey, Conception, Missouri.

Fr. Donald (Raymond Alfred) was born on November 4, 1928 in Neodesha, Kansas to the late Bernard and Regina (Eigenbrodt) Grabner.

He professed as a monk of Conception Abbey on September 3, 1949 and was and was ordained July 31, 1954. His assignments included Prior of Conception Abbey (twice); Professor of Theology at Conception Seminary College for almost sixty years; and other various assignments at the monastery. In 2018, he moved into the infirmary at Conception Abbey.

Vespers of the Faithful Departed will be prayed on Friday, April 21 at 7:15 pm at The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Conception, Missouri. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Saturday, April 22 at The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, with burial following at St. Columba Cemetery, Conception, Missouri. Arrangements Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.
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12/03/2022

Clinton L. Durham, 86, of Ravenwood, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Parkdale Manor in Maryville.

Clinton was born on September 28, 1936 in Warsaw, Missouri to Hubert and Thelma (Byrum) Durham. He was a graduate of Warsaw High School and worked for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 45, where he was a member for 65 years.

He was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church and farmed his whole life as long as his health allowed. He loved farming and tinkering on machinery and enjoyed traveling.

He married Merilyn S. Reynolds on June 21, 1958 in Maryville and they were married for 64 years. She preceded him in death on September 4, 2022. He was also preceded by his parents and son-in-law, David Cross, his In-laws, Ted and Gertrude Reynolds who he was very fond of and his faithful companion “Henry”.

Survivors include their children, Mary Jean (Scott) Smith, Polo, Missouri, Larry Durham,(Charla), LaSalle, Colorado, Debra Cross, Jameson, Missouri and John (Lynn) Durham, Rocky Hill, Connecticut; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and his grandpups, Panda Bear, Buddy, Dolly and Honey.

Services 11am Wednesday, December 7th at Laura Street Baptist Church. A private family burial will be held at Miriam Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the St. Francis Foundation-Cardiac Equipment.
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11/11/2022