Deaths

Maxine Elaine Morris

Maxine Elaine Morris, 92, Pattonsburg, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010 in St. Joseph, Mo.

She was born September 30, 1917, in Pattonsburg, Mo., the daughter of Olin and Bernice (Vance) Meadows.

On December 6, 1936, she married Woodrow Morris in Pattonsburg, Mo. He survives at the home. Maxine and Woodrow owned and operated the Imperial Oil Service Station in Pattonsburg for many years. The new town of Pattonsburg was built on land owned by Maxine and Woodrow and a plaque was placed in the park in their honor.

Maxine was an avid basketball and football fan and was given free admission for life to all sports activities at the school.

She was a member of the Oak Ridge Christian Church.

Survivors in addition to her husband are sisters, Betty (Charlie) Eastwood, Goodlettsville, Tenn., Dorlene Munn, Bethany, Mo., and Janet Stitt, St. Joseph, Mo.; five nieces, three nephews, 19 great-nieces and 18 great-nephews.

Funeral services were Tuesday, July 27, at the Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg, Mo. Burial in Bethel Cemetery, Pattonsburg, Mo. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 Monday at the funeral home where friends may call after 3:00 p.m. Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pattonsburg School and/or Bethel Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 152, Pattonsburg, Mo., 64670. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Ica Lea Deiter

Ica Lea Deiter, 71, Winston, died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Hedrick Medical Center, Chillicothe, Mo.

She was born February 4, 1939 in Albany, Mo., the daughter of Albert and Bessie (Lovejoy) Lear.

Ica married C.A. Uthe and to this union five children were born. He preceded her in death. On August 23, 2002 she married John Deiter at the Baptist Church in Winson, Mo. He survives at the home.

She worked in the dietary department at Cameron Regional Hospital. Ica was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winston, Mo.

Survivors in addition to her husband are a daughter, Mary Baldwin, Lathrop, Mo.; sons, Clyde Allen Uthe Jr. Winston, Mo., Rick Uthe, Osborn, Mo., and Chuck Uthe, Winston, Mo.; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Wanda Lamma; brother, Clarence Lear and son, Frank Uthe

Funeral services were Tuesday, July 27, at the First Baptist Church of Winston, Mo. Burial in Savage Cemetery, Pattonsburg, Mo. Memorials may be made to the Savage Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 152, Pattonsburg, Mo., 64670. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com

Morgan Dawn Warner

Morgan Dawn Warner earned her angel wings and passed peacefully in the arms of her family on July 22, 2010.

She was born August 5, 1997 in Liberty, Mo. Morgan was the daughter of Sam and Shelley Warner of the home and Raven Warner (Offield) and Brady Harville of Blythedale, Mo.

She is survived by three siblings of the home, Morgan Marie Gardner, Grace and Mac Warner, and Kasey Tayton and Ashton and Kinsley Berendes of Blythedale.

Morgan’s paternal grandparents are Dick and Sandy Warner of Liberty, Mo. Maternal grandparents are Pete and the late Janet Gardner of Pattonsburg, and Ron and the late Pat Offield of Blythedale. Aunts and uncles are Candy and Marc Maddox, Chris and Emily Gardner, Rhonda and John Hagan, Renee and Matt Parkhurst, Robin and Travis McLain, Rodney and Ryan Offield. Cousins are Annabelle Gardner, Jadan Maddox, Nick, Nathan, and Trisha Hagan, Angie Harris, Briley and Cole McLain, Sarah, Caitlyn and Zack Offield, Colton and Connor Offield, along with many other aunts, cousins, and friends.

Morgan is being greeted in heaven by her cousin Buckwheat, Aunt Sue, Uncle Bradley, Grandma Janet Gardner, Grandma Pat Offield, Uncle Lavene Granthem, Uncle Roger Offield and all great grandparents.

Morgan Dawn completed her 6-grade year of school. She received her Christian baptism on August 10, 2008, and was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. She was dedicated to her family, friends, and the Lord.

Morgan was diagnosed with stage 4 Ewings Sarcoma in March 2009. She was undergoing treatment at Children’s Mercy Hospital and had been to MD Anderson in Texas for treatment.

Funeral services were Sunday, July 25, at the Pattonsburg School gymnasium, Pattonsburg, Mo., under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Pattonsburg, Mo. Burial in McFall Cemetery, McFall, Mo.

Memorial contributions may be made to Morgan Warner Medical Fund to benefit other children in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 152, Pattonsburg, Mo., 64670. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com