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     Marjorie Bernice Worden was buried at Fairport Cemetery, Fairport, DeKalb Co., Missouri.¹ She was born on August 17, 1917 at Stewartsville, DeKalb Co., Missouri.^1,3 As of May 4, 1941,her married name was Crosswhite.² She married Marshall Riley Crosswhite, son of Samuel Ora Crosswhite and Emma Marshall, on May 4, 1941 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2,3 Marjorie Bernice Worden died on March 1, 2010 at Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri, at age 92.^1,3,4 She Bernice Crosswhite, daughter of William R. and Grace P. (Christy) Worden was born in Stewartsville, Mo., and passed away March 1, 2010 in Maysville at the age of 92. She married Marshall R. Crosswhite on May 4, 1941 in Kansas City, Mo., moved to the Pattonsburg area and lived there over 50 years. In 1950 she returned to teaching at Fairport School and then started a 28-year career at the Pattonsburg School in 1951. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marshall R. Crosswhite; and two brothers; son-in-law, and sister-in-law. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Reynolds and her friend John Eggleston Jr. of Cameron, and several other relatives. on March 10, 2010.³

     George Allen McCorkle was buried at Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 496-07-4522.⁵ He was born on August 12, 1917 at Trimble, Clinton Co., Missouri.^1,4,5 He married Ola May Crosswhite, daughter of Samuel Ora Crosswhite and Emma Marshall, on April 12, 1941 at Yuma Co., Arizona.^1,2,3,4 George Allen McCorkle died on March 6, 2007 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 89.^1,2,4,5,6 He George Allen McCorkle, 89, of Lathrop, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Oakridge of Plattsburg, Mo. He was born on Aug. 12, 1917, to Henry and Georgia McCorkle on a farm east of Trimble, Mo., where he grew up. On April 12, 1941, he was united in marriage to Ola May Crosswhite. After their marriage, they lived in Paradise, Mo., and in 1975, they moved to Lathrop, where they made their home. George was a farmer and also worked 28 years as a parts manager, retiring in 1975. George was a member of the First Christian Church of Lathrop and also was a deacon at the Paradise Christian Church. He served three times as a school board director at the Paradise School. In June of 1946, he joined the Odd Fellows Lodge, where he was a past noble grand master. George was past chairman of Clay County Association of Odd Fellows; was district grand master of the Missouri I.O.O.F; and past member of the Smithville, Mo., Saddle Club and Kearney, Mo., Saddle Club. He served on the Clinton County Extension and served two terms as chairman. George also attended the Gower (Mo.) Goodtimers and belonged to the Lathrop Antique Car Club. He was in many parades all over Northwest Missouri with his mini-mules and mule shows. He and his wife have traveled all over the world. George was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Myrtle Irene Brockenicky. He is survived by his wife, Ola May of the home; two sons, Joe McCorkle, and wife, Paula, Turney, Mo; and Richard McCorkle, and wife, Vivian, Smithville; three grandchildren, Danny, Lisa and Damon; five great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Fern Harris, Smithville, Mo; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends. Burial: Lathrop Cemetery. on March 7, 2007.⁴

     Joe A. McCorkle was buried at Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri.³ He Joe A. McCorkle, 74, of Lathrop, MO passed away Wednesday evening, March 22nd, 2017 at his home. He was born November 21st, 1942 the son of George Allen and Ola May (Crosswhite) McCorkle in Smithville, MO. Joe grew up in the Smithville/Paradise, MO area and lived the last 40 years in Lathrop, MO. He was first married to Edna Arlene Conley and they later divorced. In May of 1994 he was united in marriage to Paula Stine in Maysville, MO. He was perhaps best known as the “bearded guy with a stagecoach and mules”. Joe and his father meticulously built the stagecoach and harnesses that their mules pulled so many times at local mule shows and parades. He loved playing with his various automobile “toys”. Throughout his working career he was a meat cutter, truck driver and maintenance supervisor for the city of Lathrop. Joe also was a farmhand for several local farmers during harvest time. He would do anything for anybody and will be dearly missed by his friends and family. Mr. McCorkle was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard McCorkle. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Paula; daughter, Lisa Keefhaver and husband Scott of Lathrop, MO; son, Danny McCorkle of Lathrop, MO; stepson, Bud Mosel of Turney, MO; stepdaughter, Anna Henry and husband Eric of Lathrop, MO; grandson, Dusty McCorkle and wife Misty of Pleasant Valley, MO; granddaughter, Amanda Jones and husband Mike of Smithville, MO; granddaughter Amber Thomas of Plattsburg, MO; grandson, Kyle Thomas and wife Alexis of Oklahoma; grandson, Cody Thomas and wife Jessica of Lawson, MO. Step grandchildren: Krystal Baker of Lathrop, MO; Samantha Henry and Duane Henry of Lathrop, MO; Eric Henry Jr. of Plattsburg, MO; Andrea Henry of Kansas City, MO; Jacob Henry of St. Joe, MO. Great grandchildren: Spencer, Brodi, Mason, Jaxton, Lexi, Kierstyn and Braelyn. Step great grandchildren; Draven, Sadie, Hunter, Kelsey, Eric III, Mckinley, Addison and Asher. Interment to follow the services at the Lathrop Cemetery in Lathrop, MO.² He and Edna Arlene Conley were divorced.² Joe A. McCorkle married Edna Arlene Conley.² Joe A. McCorkle was born on November 21, 1942 at Smithville, Clinton Co., Missouri.^3,2 He married Paula Ann Stine in May, 1994 at Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri.^2,6 Joe A. McCorkle died on March 22, 2017 at Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 74.^3,2

     Paula Ann Stine was buried at Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri.^3,2 She Paula Ann McCorkle – age 65 of Cameron, MO and formerly of Lathrop, MO passed away Tuesday night, January 29th, 2019 at Quail Run Health Care Center in Cameron after a long battle with dementia. Paula was born on November 26th, 1953 the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Wakefield) Stine in Independence, MO. She was a 1971 graduate of William Chrisman High School. In May of 1994 she was united in marriage to Joe McCorkle in Maysville, MO. Joe preceded her in death in 2017. Paula worked preparing taxes for H&R Block and retired from the grain elevator in Lathrop after over 20 years of service. She was kind, loving and had a great heart. Paula would help anyone in need and always made sure her family was provided for. She was strong-willed and independent. Paula had no problem giving direction to the guys at the elevator and working alongside of them. She was a beloved coworker. She enjoyed spending time with Joe and her family. Paula also enjoyed playing computer games, mystery search games and card games. She was fascinated with birds and enjoyed watching them. In addition to her husband, Paula was preceded in death by her parents. Those left to mourn her passing include: son, Bud Mosel; daughter, Anna (Eric) Henry; step-son, Danny McCorkle; step-daughter, Lisa (Scott) Keefhaver; sister, Alice Stine; grandchildren: Eric Jr., Andrea, Jacob, Samantha, Duane, Dusty, Amanda, Amber, Kyle and Cody. Other extended family members also survive. Burial to follow at Lathrop Cemetery.² She was born on November 26, 1953 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri.^3,2 As of May, 1994,her married name was McCorkle.¹ She married Joe A. McCorkle, son of George Allen McCorkle and Ola May Crosswhite, in May, 1994 at Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri.^1,2 Paula Ann Stine died on January 29, 2019 at Cameron, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 65.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 496-48-6285.⁴ Richard David McCorkle Richard McCorkle, 64, of Smithville, MO, passed away, Thursday, October 28, 2010. He was born on September 22, 1946 to George Allen and Ola May (Crosswhite) McCorkle in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up in Paradise and graduated from Smithville High School 1964. He then served his country in U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. On March 29, 1971 he was united in marriage to Vivian Lee Moore. After their marriage they lived in the Kansas City area. In 1988 they moved to Smithville where they made their home. Richard worked for TWA and American Airlines for over 30 years. After his retirement he enjoyed working at North Hills Auto Mart in Smithville. He was a car enthusiast, and traded over 200 cars in his 40 years of collecting. He was preceded in death by his parents. Richard is survived by his wife, Vivian, of the home; son, Damon McCorkle, Palm Dessert, CA; brother, Joe McCorkle and wife, Paula, Turney, MO; one niece and one nephew; other relatives and many friends.⁶ He was born on September 22, 1946 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^4,6 He married Vivian Lee Moore on March 29, 1971.⁶ Richard David McCorkle died on October 28, 2010 at Smithville, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 64.^3,4,6

     Her Social Security Number was 486-56-3743.³ Vivian Lee Moore was born on January 6, 1951 at Missouri.^3,2 As of March 29, 1971,her married name was McCorkle.¹ She married Richard David McCorkle, son of George Allen McCorkle and Ola May Crosswhite, on March 29, 1971.¹ Vivian Lee Moore died on December 6, 2010 at Clay Co., Missouri, at age 59.^4,3,5 She Vivian Lee McCorkle, 59, of Smithville, MO, passed away, Mon., Dec. 6, 2010. Survivors: son, Richard Damon McCorkle, Palm Desert, CA; brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Joe and Paula McCorkle, Turney, MO. on December 9, 2010.⁴

     Vilma Maxine Harris was buried at McFall Cemetery, McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.^3,1 She Vilma Maxine Harris Palmer was born January 23, 1919. She passed from this life at Fairview Assisted Living in King City, Missouri on Sunday evening December 28, 2014 at the age of 95 years. Vilma was born in the rural Whitesville area. Her parents were Edwin and Julia Elizabeth (Goss) Harris who were farmers, who moved in March to the rural Flag Springs area. Vilma said the chickens died and the hogs got cholera so they moved to the city! Her father worked at various jobs; one being a janitor at Central High School. Vilma attended Blair Elementary School, Bliss Junior High and then graduated from Central High School in 1936. She continued her education at Platte-Gard Business School and began her professional work at St. Joseph Retail Credit Bureau as a bookkeeper in 1937. Meanwhile W.D. Palmer from the McFall area went to St. Joseph to seek his fortune. There he found Vilma in November of 1937. They were married in March of 1939 and made their home in St. Joseph until April 1942. They bought 127 acres and moved to rural McFall area near WD’s parents, Mattie and Edgar Palmer. The “old house” was one typical of the period and Vilma quoted many a time awakening on a cold winter’s morning to frost on top of the bed quilts. To provide better shelter for the family of three (a son, Jerome, had been born in 1943) WD built a one room cement block building complete with a “loft” for the family to live while the real “NEW” house was built. This building was later known as the “chicken house”. The “NEW” house was completed in 1951 just in time for the daughter (Joyce) to be born. Vilma was active in the McFall Methodist Church being Sunday school superintendent as well as teaching classes until the closing of that church. Her membership was moved to the Albany Methodist Church and she attended until her eye sight failed preventing her from driving. She was also a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, participating in both the McFall and the Albany chapters. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, W.D. Palmer and her brother, Byron Harris. Survivors: son, Jerome Edgar (Mary) Palmer, McFall; daughter, Joyce Elaine (Roger) Scott, King City; grandchildren, Tammy (David) Marsh, Surprise, AZ; Martin (Kelly) Weathered, Stanberry; Tracy (Doug) Coburn, Albany; Jesse (Tina) Palmer, Albany; Sarah (Grant) Wright, Albany; Brian (Megan) Scott, Rea, MO; 20 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren. Vilma was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. She loved to go for drives and see the farm crops. She enjoyed her new home and family at the Fairview Assisted Living in King City. Burial in the McFall Cemetery.¹ She was born on January 23, 1919 at Whitesville, Andrew Co., Missouri.¹ As of March 18, 1939,her married name was Palmer.³ She married William Doris Palmer, son of William Edgar Palmer and Mattie May Marshall, on March 18, 1939 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^1,3,2 Vilma Maxine Harris died on December 28, 2014 at King City, Gentry Co., Missouri, at age 95.¹

     Jerome Edgar Palmer Jerome Edgar Palmer was born December 20, 1943, to William Doris and Vilma (Harris) Palmer at the old family farmhouse in rural McFall, Missouri and passed away at his home on December 11, 2022 at the age of 78. He met Mary, who later became his wife in 1980, who was tricked into thinking he was a charming individual. Boy was she ever wrong. Jerry embarrassed her daily with his mouth and choice of clothing. Jerry was loud and so was his shirts. Jerry always said he wanted to be picked out in a crowd. Jerry had a yours, mine, and ours family. He also had some friends that he would make them feel as though they were family. Yes, that’s right Jerry did have a few friends. He would always help someone in need, but not without his opinion on the situation. He was a farmer with his father or many years on the family farm. He then farmed part-time and worked evenings for 18 years at Johnson Controls. Jerry was an avid union supporter. He was in the Masonic Lodge, on a bowling league, and Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents W.D. and Vilma (Harris) Palmer; late wife Janice (Taul) Palmer; brother-in-law Roger Scott. Survived in the home by his wife, Mary Palmer (Boone); children, Jesse (Amanda) Palmer; Tammy (Dave) Marsh; Martin (Kelly) Weatherd; Tracy (Doug) Coburn; Sara Wright (Palmer); sister, Joyce Scott (Palmer); and his has many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial in the McFall Cemetery.² He was buried at McFall Cemetery, McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.² He was born on December 20, 1943 at McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.^2,5 He married Janice Elaine Taul on December 22, 1966 at McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri.^2,7,4 Jerome Edgar Palmer married Mary Boone in 1980.² Jerome Edgar Palmer died on December 11, 2022 at McFall, Gentry Co., Missouri, at age 78.²

     Roger Dale Scott Roger Dale Scott was born October 31, 1950 at the Barnes Clinic in King City, MO. His parents were Dale and Betty (Eierdanz) Scott. He had one sibling, a sister, Eva Mae. The farm and family home was located on the lush farming area known as Empire Prairie. This was to be the only home community Roger would ever know and ever want to know. Roger attended first and second grade in the one room Empire Prairie School, located just down the road from his home. There were only four in his class, Craig Gibson, Mike Worthington, Sue Akins Washburn, and Roger. He attended third grade in the basement of one of the King City churches as the addition to the King City school was not yet completed. He continued to attend King City School and graduated in 1968. Many of his classmates remained very close and lived in the area. Roger was proud to be on the 50-year class reunion committee. Eva says her big brother was her “protector” especially on the school bus. When she received her driver’s learning permit, Roger went to town with her and then let her drive around town in HIS pickup with her friends by herself. (Their Dad did not approve) Roger was very active in 4H with the Empire Prairie Hustlers, and horsemanship skills with Prairie Saddle Pals riding horses at Freeman Howell’s arena. Beginning January 1969 Roger attended 2 winter ag sessions at Iowa State in Ames, IA, returning to the Prairie for the farming season. He joined the National Guard in the summer of 1970 completing basic training in the fall of the same year. Through the six years of weekend warrioring and summer guard camps, many stories have been told and he loved re-telling every one! March 18, 1973 Roger married Joyce Palmer in the big town of McFall, MO. Of course, the location of the married “home” was obviously Empire Prairie. After 47 years, Joyce would not have had it any other way. Thanking the Lord daily, to this union was born a son Brian Dean Scott. From a very early age Roger became a tractor pull addict. His father, Dale, loved tractor pulling. There was not much “time off” from farming, but there was time for tractor pulling. It is safe to say the highlight of his life was the time of the Prairie Prowler. This was the pulling tractor that was re-created by Roger and the pride of his life, his son, Brian. This was the basis of Brian’s business Prairie Performance which has high esteem in the tractor pulling world. Roger was so proud of Brian and Megan’s “pulling world”. Roger was proud to carry on the tradition of sales of Pfister Hybrids started by his father. He was honored to receive numerous awards for high corn yields. Roger was a 50+ year member of the Masonic Lodge moving from Whitesville to King City to Albany as the dwindling active memberships caused the closing of the lodges. He was enormously proud of the Master Mason work. In recent years Roger became highly active in the American Legion Post 132 located in King City, serving as commander the last three years. He held very high regard to the solemn full military rites ceremony. Roger was an active member of Star Chapel United Methodist. He was the primary leader in the final resting of this historic church. He graciously moved his membership to Hammer Memorial Methodist in King City where he attended regularly until COVID. Finally choosing to cash rent his row crop land, Roger was able to say yes to travel with friends. What a great time for all friends, near and far! Damn COVID for robbing the entire year of 2020 when so many great plans had been made. March 3, 2012, Roger welcomed with open arms additional family members of Brian’s bride Megan and her two wonderful children, Mason and Morgan. The family has been stricken with fear and struggle as Megan was diagnosed in October 2020 with cervical cancer. Roger was devastated and rigidly tried to obey the COVID law, while struggling with the social nature of his being. Even under sedation he was nodding his head when told that Megan and Brian had received their first COVID vaccinations. Throughout his 70 years agriculture was the total being of his life. Sadly, it looks like that is what took him from this earthly world. Through the last seven months it became harder for Roger to “catch his breath” after exertion from walking, climbing into cabs, etc. Three weeks ago, when he went to ER for help to breathe, he had not a clue that added oxygen and/or breathing treatments would not be a fix. After lengthy tests (including 2 COVID tests) he was diagnosed with Interstitial Pneumonia or Interstitial Lung Disease Non-Specific. There is no known fix and no way to determine the cause for certain. Breathing anhydrous fumes, chemical agricultural sprays, hog dust, grain bin dust, ashes and suet from burned buildings, fungus from bull dozing soil that had not seen sun for years, etc we assume were all contributing factors to the scarring and hardening of the lungs. They became hard like a dry sponge and nothing the medical world knew could make them pliable again. It was hoped that the breathing tube and feeding tube could provide the rest they needed to revive. Although he was not conscious it was evident how much work it was just to breathe. The probability of quality of life became lesser as time passed, whether it be with brain waves, memory, eating, and even the ability to talk. Even though the family has no regrets that every possible test and treatment had been performed, it was still the quality of life that caused the difficult decision for the hospice finality. Roger passed from this earthly agricultural world at 4:00 pm March 3, 2021 at Mosaic Life, St Joseph, MO. Per his wishes, he then became an organ/tissue donor. There will be a private ceremony with full military rites at the Star Chapel Cemetery. Roger will be missed by the family including nieces and nephews, extended family and multitudes of friends. The family loves you all, but there is nothing for the family nor you to say at this time. Silent prayers of strength and understanding will be heard by our Lord and felt by the entire family.⁵ He was buried at Star Chapel United Methodist Cemetery, Empire Prairie, Andrew Co., Missouri.⁵ He was born on October 31, 1950 at King City, Gentry Co., Missouri.^4,5 He married Joyce Elaine Palmer, daughter of William Doris Palmer and Vilma Maxine Harris, on March 18, 1973 at Gentry Co., Missouri.^1,2,3,5 Roger Dale Scott died on March 3, 2021 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 70.⁵