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12/18/2023

William “Billy” Joseph Stokes, age 53, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away at 5:53 p.m., December 6, 2023, at his home in Carrollton.
Billy was born on December 24, 1969, in Waverly, Missouri, to parents Joseph Edward III and Sharron Kay (Moon) Stokes. Billy spent his childhood and attended schoo...

12/18/2023

Thomas Allen ward, age 84, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away at 12:40 a.m., December 4, 2023, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.
Tommy was born on December 19, 1938, in DeWitt, Missouri, to parents Herbert Allen Ward, Sr., “Bacon” and Katherine Marie (Vandeventer) Ward. Tommy attended school in...

12/13/2023

Thomas Allen Ward, age 84, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away at 12:40 a.m., December 4, 2023, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.
Tommy was born on December 19, 1938, in DeWitt, Missouri, to parents Herbert Allen Ward, Sr., “Bacon” and Katherine Marie (Vandeventer) Ward. Tommy attended school in Brunswick, Missouri. He worked as a pipeliner, mechanic, and truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was united in marriage to Clara Pennington, and two children were blessed to this marriage, Thomas Allen Jr. and Anna Marie. He was later united in marriage to Trella Harden, and two children were blessed to this marriage, Thomas Randall and Quenten Lewis.
Tommy was always working and was quite the handyman. He was capable of any household repairs and invented useful tools for simple tasks. He remodeled his entire home to his own liking because he was known to have a stubborn demeanor at times. He enjoyed riding his Honda Goldwing, and he built and flew remote-controlled airplanes. He was an avid QVC shopper and was always looking for the best bargain. He had a giving heart, especially toward children that were sick and often donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Thomas is survived by three children, Thomas Allen Ward, Jr. (Dana) of Bograd, Missouri, Anna Marie Fountain of Chillicothe, Missouri, and Thomas Randall Ward of Norborne, Missouri; Grandchildren, Suzanne Ward, Tabitha Riley Ward, Kayleigh Ward, Andi Ward, Chris Casteel, Brandon Casteel, Harley Johnson, Shania Johnson, Katherine Michelle Ward; great-grandchildren, Caden, Logan and Maggie Casteel, Hana Marie Johnson, Derrek Duane Crackenberger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two siblings, Herbert A. Ward, Jr., and Penelope Sue Ward; a son, Quenten Lewis Ward; and two grandchildren, Carrie Lynn Ward and Dallas Riley Ward.
There will be a service at a later date.
The family humbly suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Foster Funeral Chapels, Carrollton, Missouri. Online Condolences may be left for the family on our website, www.fosterfuneralchapels.com, or connect with them on our business page: Foster Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, LLC.

Thomas Allen ward, age 84, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away at 12:40 a.m., December 4, 2023, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
The family humbly suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Foster Funeral Chapels, Carrollton, Missouri. Online Condolences may be left for the family on our website, www.fosterfuneralchapels.com, or connect with them on our business page: Foster Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, LLC.
A full obituary to soon follow.

12/13/2023

Thomas Allen ward, age 84, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away at 12:40 a.m., December 4, 2023, at Life Care Center in Carrollton.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
The family humbly suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Foster Funeral Chapels, Carrollton, Missouri. Online Condolences may be left for the family on our website, www.fosterfuneralchapels.com, or connect with them on our business page: Foster Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, LLC.
A full obituary to soon follow.

12/08/2023

William “Billy” Joseph Stokes, age 53, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away at 5:53 p.m., December 6, 2023, at his home in Carrollton.
Billy was born on December 24, 1969, in Waverly, Missouri, to parents Joseph Edward III and Sharron Kay (Moon) Stokes. Billy spent his childhood and attended school in Carrollton. He enlisted with the Army Airborne Heavy Artillery and was sent to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, but severely injured his hand and was given leave with a medical discharge. Billy was a forklift operator for Carrollton Specialties and worked for Conagra/Tyson Foods as their meat smoker for the Black Forest Hams. He attended Southside Baptist Church.
He was forced to take an early retirement from Tyson Foods as their meat smoker because of his diagnosis of throat cancer in 2010. Billy loved his job, and this was a battle from the beginning due to being told he had about a two-week survival time remaining. Billy surprised everyone with his strong will to live and proved the doctors wrong. He was also shown how every day was priceless and a true gift, and he strived to make each day count. Billy was a family man, cherished his children and grandchildren, and wanted to spend quality time with them. He enjoyed riding go-karts with his nieces and nephews and later with his grandchildren, riding his three-wheeler around town, and watching Anime with his son. Billy loved his cats and dogs and even taught the cats how to play fetch. He had to have his daily McDonald Frappe,’ and he was proud of his long, beautiful hair and loved to have it brushed and put in a long braid.

Billy is survived by his parents, Joseph Edward III and Sharron Kay Stokes of Carrollton, Missouri; his beloved fiancé, Joyce Utterback; three children, Cynthia Jo Goodloe (Gavin) of Lexington, Missouri, James Michael Stokes of Carrollton, and Nickalas Madison of Carrollton; a sister, Greta Lynn Stokes (David) of Liberty, Missouri, Paul Nathaniel Stokes (Mary) of Waverly, and Patrick Nathan Stokes (Kim) of Carrollton; aunts and uncles, Carolyn and Gary Hughes of Carrollton, Sherry and Alex Wingate of Carrollton, and Chuck and Janet Atherton of Norborne; five grandchildren, Jackson Goodloe, Bret Goodloe, Brantley Joseph Goodloe, Connor Cox, and Daniel Cox; nieces and nephews, Mallory, Mickey, Jordan, Jadie, David, Andrew Joseph “A.J.,” Nickey, and Kymra; and a tribe of great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by two aunts, Virginia Hammond and Annette Jones, and his uncle, Fred Stokes.

A Celebration of Life will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2023, at Foster Funeral Chaples, Carrollton, Missouri.

Burial will be at a later date at Carroll Memory Gardens.

The family humbly suggests memorial contributions to the HELP Services Cancer Fund.

Foster Funeral Chapels, Carrollton, Missouri. Online Condolences may be left for the family on our website, www.fosterfuneralchapels.com, or connect with them on our business page: Foster Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, LLC.

11/23/2023

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11/14/2023

Hoyle "Ray" Deen Ferguson, age 82, of Kearney, Missouri, and formerly of Lincoln, Missouri, passed away at 7:30 a.m., November 12, 2023, at Valley Manor & Rehabilitation Center in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Fam...

11/14/2023

Hoyle "Ray" Deen Ferguson, age 82, of Kearney, Missouri, and formerly of Lincoln, Missouri, passed away at 7:30 a.m., November 12, 2023, at Valley Manor & Rehabilitation Center in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Family Worship Center in Smithville, Missouri, with Pastor Nicholas Arnold officiating.

In lieu of flowers and in loving memory of Ray, the family humbly suggests the Children's Camp Fund.

Foster Funeral Chapels, Carrollton, Missouri. Online Condolences may be left for the
family on our website,www.fosterfuneralchapels.com, or connect with them on our business page: Foster Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, LLC.

A full obituary will soon follow.

11/13/2023

John Arthur Knight, age 93, of DeWitt, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

On January 31, 1930, John was born in Triplett, Missouri, the son of Arthur Frank and Gladys (Mitchell) Knight. John graduated from Hazel Wood High School with ...

11/13/2023

John Arthur Knight, age 93, of DeWitt, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

On January 31, 1930, John was born in Triplett, Missouri, the son of Arthur Frank and Gladys (Mitchell) Knight. John graduated from Hazel Wood High School with the class of 1948. He was united in marriage to Elaine Esther Harris on November 19, 1950, in Sandusky, Ohio. John proudly served our country with the United States Navy. He was a top-notch machine mechanic and was employed by General Motors in the New Departure Bearing Dept. in Sandusky, Ohio. John and Elaine moved back to DeWitt in 1981, and he enjoyed helping his neighbors with their farming needs and volunteered his time driving neighbors and friends to appointments or any errands that needed to be made. He was a member of the Christian Church.

John loved to garden and supplied his neighbors with fresh, home-grown vegetables. He was known to make delicious Zucchini bread and Pecan Pies.

John is survived by his wife of 72 years, Elaine of Carrollton, Missouri; a brother, Nelson Bennett of Indian Grove; a sister, Patsy Smith of Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, S.F. Knight; three sisters, Fern Hahn, Juanita Kistler-Neidholdt, and Ethel Woodard; several nieces, nephews, and a great-niece.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

Serving the family, Foster Funeral Chapels, Carrollton, Missouri. Online Condolences may be left for the family on our website, www.fosterfuneralchapels.com, or connect with them on our business page: Foster Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, L.L.C.

11/06/2023

Michael Gregg Corrie, age 73, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away on October 27, 2023, at his home in Carrollton.

On April 10, 1950, Michael was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, the son of Oliver W. and Margaret A. (Krempasky) Corrie. Michael graduated from Wilton High School in Connecticut and received his Bachelor of Arts degree as a Physical Education Teacher/Coach.

He worked as a warehouse manager and a truck driver for J B Hunt. He was a member of the Eastern Jackson County Railroad Club and was of the Catholic faith.

He was united in marriage to Joan Horsley, and this union was blessed with three children: Christopher, Catherine, and Jeffrey.

Michael is survived by his three children, Christopher Gregg Corrie (Jana) of Independence,
Catherine Elaine Froese (Jared) of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, and Jeffrey
Michael Corrie (Christa) of Blue Springs; three brothers, Johnnie, Jaime, and
Paul Corrie; grandchildren, Jonathan and Roen Corrie, Bailey and Cooper Brooks,
and Graham Crosby; his significant other of twenty years, Barbara Sizemore; her son, Eddie Wirth; and his son Emmett Wirth and step-daughter, Lillian Proctor.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Steven Corrie.

A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Foster Funeral Chapels, Carrollton, Missouri, with Father Criqui officiating.

The visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the funeral chapel.

The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers and in loving memory of Michael, the family humbly suggests HELP Services of Carroll County.

Foster Funeral Chapels, Carrollton, Missouri. Online Condolences may be left for the
family on our website,www.fosterfuneralchapels.com, or connect with them on our business page: Foster Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, LLC.

11/06/2023

Michael Gregg Corrie, age 73, of Carrollton, Missouri, passed away on October 27, 2023, at his home in Carrollton.

A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Foster Funeral Chapels, Carrollton, Missouri, with Father Criqui officiating.

Visitation wil...