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Billy Jack Bentley, 74, of Brunswick died Tuesday at an area hospital. Funeral services for Billy Jack Bentley will be Friday morning at 10:00 at Gibson Funeral Home in Brunswick, with burial in the Asbury Cemetery in Keytesville. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home.

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Mabel Evelyn Allen, age 98, of Columbia died July 4, 2010. Mrs. Allen was born October 22, 1911 on a farm south of Columbia to Eugene V. and Nancy Mae Homsley. She married Henry E. Allen of Keytesville in Chariton County, Missouri on October 21, 1934. Surviving are six children, Carol J. DeLancey of Columbia, Polly C. Chung of Troy, Michigan, Henry D. Allen of Glasgow, Missouri, George F. Allen of Arvada, Colorado, Laura L. Loesing of Columbia and David E. Allen of Springfield, Missouri. She is also blessed with thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Mrs. Allen was a member of Asbury Methodist Church in Chariton County. A private graveside service was held at Asbury Cemetery on July 10, 2010. Memorials Can be given to Asbury Cemetery Association, c/o Jim Guilford, President, 601 East South Drive, Salisbury, MO 65281.

ROBERT GEORGE "RUSTY" MCCLOUD, passed July 9, 2010, age 100 years, 6 months at the Brunswick Nursing Home. Death came quickly and peacefully after living a full life.

Rusty was born in Musselfork, Missouri, to Jess Austin McCloud and Rose Adaline Kelly McCloud. He was the second child of seven children. Growing up on the farm instilled an interest in farming, gardening, and hunting. He never lost an interest in these things.

Rusty graduated from the eighth grade at Musselfork, went two years to Eccles School and graduated from Salisbury High School in 1929. He worked on the railroad bridge over Highway 5 near Highway 24 for $1.00 a day. Later he ran four huckster routes that took him to Indian Grove, Keytesville, Dalton, Forest Green, and Musselfork.

Rusty entered the military January 27, 1942 and served in the 89th Reconnaissance Squadron with the 9th Division and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded three Bronze Stars for campaigns in Ardennes, Central Europe, and Rhineland. He wore a “No Time Lost” Lapel Button, the American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, two Overseas Bars, Victory Ribbon and European African Middle East Theatre Campaign Ribbon. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant November 15, 1945.

After the army Rusty worked for Kansas City Power and Light. While in Kansas City he married Dorothy Fields November 2, 1946. They and Dorothy’s three year old daughter, Susie, moved to Keytesville. In 1948 Rusty ran unopposed as County Treasurer. He served four terms from 1949 through 1964. No campaign was complete if you didn’t knock on each door in the county. Rusty was an avid campaigner.

In November of 1949 Rusty and Dorothy had a baby girl, Helen, who resides at the Marshall Habilitation Center. Rusty and Dorothy went to see her every weekend until Dorothy’s health failed. Rusty continued to go every Sunday to see Helen until just before his death.

Rusty loved family and friends, going to see Helen, hunting, , gardening, driving, and helping around the nursing home with the plants. He was like “spit on a hot skillet” and was always on the go doing things. He kept his car spotless and moved it during the day to keep it in the shade. When Rusty no longer drove, the nursing home staff moved the car for him.

Rusty was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his Mother and Father, two sisters and three brothers. He leaves behind his daughter, Helen, brothers Raymond (Mac) McCloud and his wife Dorothy of Salisbury, Billy Joe McCloud of St. Charles, step-daughter Susie Cox and her husband Ron of Dalton, step-granddaughter, Sara Cox, of Topeka, Kansas. Nieces and nephews Sandra Shannon and her husband Bob of Keytesville; Betty Lou Callahan Harbough of Independence; Ricky McCloud and his wife Nancy of Columbia, Illinois; Belinda McCloud Brin and her husband Sanford of St. Louis; and Robert Stewart McCloud of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was blessed with many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.

Rusty’s presence on the highways and byways will be missed. So many stories pass with him, but we each have many we remember when we think of Rusty. He was fortunate to live a long life in good health.

Visitation is Monday, July 12, from 1-2:00 p.m. with services following at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury. Burial in Oakland Cemetery in Moberly with military services provided by the Missouri Honors Team. Memorial contributions may be made to Marshall Habilitation Center.

Jenny Dee Robinson, 70, of Keytesville died Monday April 19, 2010 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.
She Was born at Keytesville on July 1, 1939 to Martin and Pearl (Perry) Huckabey. Jenny was a graduate of Keytesville High School class of 1957.
She had worked as a pharmacy tech at Kreisler Drug in Clinton. She had lived in Kirksville and Clinton before moving back to Keytesville.
She is survived by two daughters, Denise Fawks of Brunswick and Terry Thomas of Boynton, Florida; three brothers, J.M. Huckabey and Pete Huckabey, both of Keytesville ; Bud Huckabey of Kansas City; one sister, Ardyth Delaney of Keytesville, four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was proceded in death by her parents and a brother Loren "Wendy" Huckabey.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Delaney Funeral Home of Marceline.

The 70th annual KHS Alumni Banquet was held on Saturday evening, April 3rd at the Keytesville High School. Entertainment was provided by senior Drama Club members, Megan Schupback and Lydia Manson. Using five words provided by the audience they put on a skit in whch two older ladies were discussing a cruise.

Recognized as the family with the most members attending the banquet was Raymond and Marian Gheens. Attending were Susan Gheens, Rebecca Clearwater, Raymond Gheens, Marian (Owen) Gheens, Judy Boss, and Sally Guilford. Edgar (Butch) Gheens had made reservations but was unable to attend.

Honored for being the oldest lady attending the banquet was Hazel Bennett (Class of 1934). Hazel and one other graduate are the only surviving members of her class.

The oldest male attending the banquet this year was Luther Stark. Luther, a member of the class of 1928, is 100 years old and has not missed a banquet since it was orgainzed 70 years ago.

Recognized for traveling the greatest distance was Paul Wilson. Paul lives in California. Paul is a graduate of the class of 1955

KHS Alumni Officer for the year 2010-2011 are President, Rose Johnson; Vice President, Brandon Brown; Secretary, Delaina (Biggs) Sommerfeld and Treasurer, Sherri (Faris) Burris.

Retiring officers are Vicki (Kahler) Spence, President and Rhonda (Shannon) Friesz, Vice President.

80-year-old Elmer E. Bachtel of Moberly died Sunday at his home. Funeral services for Elmer Bachtel will be Thursday morning at 11:00 at Cater Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Asbury Cemetery in Keytesville. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 at the funeral home.

BETTY LOU BATES, 81, of Keytesville, MO died Saturday, March 27, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, MO.

Betty was born on October 21, 1928 in Salisbury, MO the daughter of Harry Jasper and Bernice (Webb) Cook. She married Robert Francis Bates on October 7, 1945 in Olathe, Ks and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1988.

Betty was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker, and for twenty years owned and operated B & B Package Liquor in Keytesville. Betty was a member of the Keytesville First Baptist Church, the Moberly Senior Circle and the Salisbury Senior Center.

A son Gary Bates and wife Marcy of Independence, MO, a daughter Vickie Stegner and husband Ron of Grain Valley, MO, three grandchildren Daniel K. Stegner, Steven M Stegner, Shanna Michael, two great grandchildren Alexander B. Stegner and Elena Michael, survive Betty. Her parents and brother Jim Cook preceded her in death.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, March 31, at 1:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury with inurnment in Asbury Cemetery near Keytesville. Memorial contributions maybe made to the Keytesville First Baptist Church.

Minister: Rev. Rick Hall & Rev. David Nissing

Memorial contributions can be made to the Keytesville First Baptist Church.

Dorothy May Sadler, 95, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday ( March 18, 2010), at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. Public Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Sunday (March 21, 2010) in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville. A funeral service will follow visitation at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Travis-Noe is located at 1008 Potter Ave., Kirksville, Mo

LARRY "DEKE" FAITH, 61, of Salisbury, died Sunday, February 14, 2010, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Larry was born March 19, 1948, in Salisbury, MO the son of Thomas and Opal (Simmons) Faith. Larry was married to Diana Grider and she preceded him in death on May 24, 1989.

Larry was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Salisbury High School class of 1966. He was owner and operator of the Corner Tavern in Salisbury, taught handicapped children in the Keytesville School, and was a lumber buyer and broker.

Larry is survived by his mother Opal Schneztler of Salisbury, a daughter Jenny Denslow and husband Mike of Huntsville, MO, two grandchildren Jacob and Madelyne Denslow ; a half brother Wayne Faith of St. Charles, MO. His father and a half sister Helen Ann Morrison preceded him in death.

Visitation is 4-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17th at Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury. Services are 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 18th, at 11:00 a.m. at Summerville Funeral Home with burial in Eastlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chariton County Relay For Life.

Minster: Rev. Chuck Phillips
Organist: Jean Marie Harvey
Vocalist: Nathan Argent

GOLA MAY ATTERBURY, 88, Brookfield, formerly of Marceline, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Life Care Center of Brookfield. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Delaney Funeral Home, Marceline, with Rev. Mike White and Rev. Jason Moore officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 this evening, Jan. 4, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Marceline. Pallbearers will be James Bradley and Bryan Leroy Atterbury, Damon Randall and Derrick Brandon Stonger, Ronald Noel Jr. and James Wesley Atterbury, and Jerry Lee and Gregory Todd Lindsay. Honorary pallbearers will be Gaila S. Donaldson, Kimberly A. Beck, Melissa M. Corf, Angela R. Poston, Jonathan P. Lindsay, Mike S. Lindsay, Margo L. Ledesma, Ronda K. Robinson, and R. Randall Stonger.
Memorials to Marceline First Baptist Church Building Fund may be left at or mailed to the funeral home at 1720 N. Missouri Ave., Marceline, Mo. 64658.
Gola was born May 24, 1921, in Rothville, daughter of Luther and Anna Ruth (Helms) Pore. She married Paul Winford Atterbury, February 4, 1939.
Gola had worked at Walsworth Publishing Company. She was a member of Liberty Bills Club, and Marceline First Baptist Church. She was a tax collector and assessor of the Musselfork Township and had lived in Brookfield since 2003. Survivors include her husband, Paul Atterbury, Brookfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Paul and Christine Atterbury, Marceline, and Ronald Noel and Marilyn Atterbury, Gatesville, Texas; two daughters and a son-in-law, Janice Ruth and Gary Merritt and Della Joyce Lindsay, Brookfield; a brother, Orlo F. Pore, Rothville; 15 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; one brother; a son-in-law, Jerry Lindsay; and two great-grandchildren, John Miller Robinson and Kaleigh Noel Robinson.

KATHRYN V. DOOLEY, 79, of Keytesville died Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Boone Hospital in Columbia. She was born January 12, 1930 in Brunswick, the daughter of Curtis and Frankie (Clark) Dooley.

Kathryn was a graduate of Keytesville High School. She attended Chillicothe Business College majoring in accounting. She lived in Kansas City for many years working for automobile dealers and a finance company.

Upon retirement she returned to the rural area of Keytesville. She loved working and raising many flowers until her health no longer permitted her to do so. She also loved sewing for friends and family.

Kathryn is survived by 3 sisters: Wilma Hitzeman (husband Fred) of Emporia, Kansas, Lois Bengtson (husband Vernon) of Newfolden, Minnesota, and Georgia of the home, one brother Melvard (wife Marjorie) of Salisbury, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was a member of the Keytesville First Baptist Church.

Visitation is 11-1:00 p.m., Monday, November 23rd with services following at 1:00 p.m. at the Keytesville First Baptist Church with Pastor David Nissing officiating, under the direction of Summerville Funeral Home. Music was provided by Cheryl Jackson, pianist and Tammy Billington, vocalist. Burial at the Salisbury City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Vincent Hitzeman, Dennis Hitzeman, Zachary Dooley, Marc Wells, Bill Richards, and Dan Calvert.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home or the Keytesville First Baptist Church.

A new class photo and webpage have been added for the class of 1951. If anyone has photo's or articles that they would like to have included on the webpage, they can be e-mailed to the webmaster at: Keytesville Alumni Website or they can be mailed to 302 West Bridge Street, Keytesville, MO 65261.
Click here to view class of 51 page.
Thanks to Nina (Cunningham) Grimsley for the photo's.

A new webpage has been created for the class of 1956. The page has several photos from the 50 year reunion of the class of 56. Thanks to Lennie (Richardson) Hopkins for the photos.
The new page can be accessed from the class page list or HERE

We are starting to put individual class web pages on the alumni site. We have started with the class of 1961, due to the fact that we have some photos for that class year. To access the page click this link: www.keytesvillealumni.org/class61page.html

If you have any photos or articles from your class years or birthdays, anniversaries, etc., get them to us and we will start a class web page for your class.