Anson Scott Knoderer departed this life and entered his eternal reward on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Anson was born June 20, 1925 to parents, Zella Vandell Scott Knoderer and Cecil C. Knoderer in Sunbury, Ohio, in the county of Delaware. Anson & Janet Kilbury were united in marriage in Sunbury. Ohio on June 22, 1949.
Anson farmed Ringer Hill Farms, Inc. from 1953 to his retirement in 2003. In 1974, his son, William Knoderer joined him in the family farm operation. Anson received many awards for this commitment to excellent farming and conservation. He received the Regional Tree Farmer of the year for Ringer Hill Farms by the Missouri Tree Farm Committee, was a member of the Stoddard County Soil Water Conservation District and served as Chairman of the Pike Township Road Board. He was also an excellent carpenter and hobby blacksmith, making many beautiful items for family and friends, and an avid fisherman and hunter.
Anson was an active member of the Bell City United Methodist Church.
Anson answered the call to serve his country during WWII. Having joined the Army in 1943 he was sent to Casablanca as an infantryman to serve in the 88th Infantry Division, the “Blue Devils” and was trained for the invasion of Sicily and the Italian peninsula. After the successful allied invasion at Anzio, his company was committed to combat against the Gustav line in the battle for Santa Maria Infante in order to secure the road from Naples to Rome for its subsequent liberation. Having won a battle star for this action, his company was one of first forward elements of the 351st Regiment to enter the Eternal City.
After Rome was secured on June 4, 1944, his Division was committed to the Rome/Arno/North Apennines campaign. The assault of the 88th Infantry Division against the German Gothic Line at Mt. Capello, resulted in Anson's company receiving a Presidential Unit Citation, general order no. 43 War Department 1946 along with his personal award of second battle star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart from wounds sustained September 29, 1944. Other medals and ribbons awarded are as follows: Combat Infantry Badge, Marksman of Rifle, Good Conduct Medal, European/African/Middle Eastern campaign medal, WW2 Victory medal as well as post service recognition by the State of Missouri.
Anson was preceded in death by his parents, Janet,his wife, two sisters, Elizabeth Conant and Elsie Gandt and a niece, Chrystal Conant Blanton. Survivors include: one son, William Knoderer and wife Dawn, of Oran, Mo., two daughters, Elizabeth “Cissy” Williams and husband, Dale, of Oran, and Sarah Moran, and husband Michael, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, nephew, Scott Conant and wife Rebekah and other relatives and friends.
Grandchildren are, Melissa Keller, St. Louis Mo., Matthew Knoderer, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Megan Moran, Deerfield Beach, Fla., Jessica Moran and fiance, Jacob Fischer, Miami, Fla.
Great-Grandchildren are Nicolette and William Knoderer, Cape Girardeau, Mo, Mia Guizani, Deerfield Beach, Florida and Ruby Keller, St Louis, Mo.
There will be a memorial service for Anson, at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 3 at the Bell City United Methodist Church, Bell City, Mo. The family will be there at 9:00 AM if you wish to pay your respects.
In lieu of flowers, dad would want you to give to: Missouri Veterans Regional Foundation, 2400 Veterans Memorial Drive, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701.
The family would like to personally thank the fine staff and volunteers at the Veterans Home. They are amazing people who loved our father, and he loved them. They always treated dad with honor and respect and did their best to allow him to retain his dignity. We thank them.
Bobby Smith, son of the late T.J. Smith and Thelma Smedley Smith was born in Waukegan, Illinois on March 10, 1959 and departed this life at his residence in Wappapello, Missouri on November 16, 2016 at the age of 57.
Mr. Smith had served in the United States Army National Guard, was a Maintenance Man. He was also a Volunteer Fireman & First Responder at Wappapello, Missouri. He attended Faith Baptist Church.
He was united in marriage to Cheryl Ann Burch in Bernie, Missouri on December 2, 1977. Mrs. Smith survives in their home in Wappapello, Missouri.
Other survivors include one son, Bobby Smith Jr. & wife Shanelle of Yelm, Washington; by one daughter, Charity Hope Smith of Houston, Texas; Daughter-in-law Ashley Smith of Yelm,Wa.; by one brother, Vincent Smith and Donna of Houma, Louisiana ; by three sisters, Debi Parrish and Leonard of Essex, Missouri, Kathy Frazier and Dennis of Wappapello, Missouri and Michelle Smith of Houston, Texas; Sister-in-law Laura West and Terry of Doniphan, Mo., Deb Christman and Bill of Wappapello, Mo., and Brother-in-law Bobby Burch and Kerri of Wappapello, Mo.; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law Wilma and Bob Burch of Wappapello, Mo.; by four grandchildren, Madison, Tucker, Hadley and Adilynn; also by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one son, Joshua Smith; by one brother, Gary Smith; by two sisters, Marilyn Smith and Sherrie Vaughn.
Friends may call at Rainey~Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Richard Blagg officiating.
Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Rainey~Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Ronald David Turbett, son of the late Henry Turbett and Emma Boyer Turbett, was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 16, 1943 and departed this life at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky on November 14, 2016 at the age of 73.
Mr. Turbett had served in the United States Navy, later was a Maintenance Main at Sherwin-Williams Paint Factory in Elgin, Illinois. He loved fishing and also loved his animals. He was a resident of Bernie.
He was united in marriage to Judy Kramp in St. Charles, Illinois on January 30, 1982. Mrs. Turbett survives in their home in Bernie.
Other survivors include one son, Mike Turbett of Poplar Grove, Illinois; by three daughters, Susan Dvojack of Chicago, Illinois, Patricia Cobb of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee and Lisa Pfaffinger of Belvidere, Illinois; by three brothers, Richard Turbett of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Hank Turbett of Chicago, Illinois and Larry Turbett of Wilmington, Illinois; by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
A Memorial service will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie, Missouri, Monday afternoon, November 21, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Andrew B. "Andy" Partenberry was born on January 28, 1959 in Fagus, Missouri to the late Levi Partenberry & Betty Gunter Partenberry. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his residence in Malden, Missouri at the age of 57 years 9 months and 18 days.
Andrew B. "Andy" Partenberry was a farmer.
His survivors include: Fiancé: Anita Albert of the home in Malden. Daughters: Angela Miles & husband, James of Florida, Jessica Whitmore & husband, Clay, Crystal Yarnal & husband, James of Dexter, Angel Crossgrove & husband, Jared of Licking, Missouri, Stephanie Addis of Dexter, Ashley Engel & Amanda Engel both of Michigan. Sons: Andrew Lee Partenberry of Missouri & David Cook & wife, Allison of Louisiana. Step-son: Thomas Albert of Missouri. Step-daughters: Amber Albert of Dexter & Heather Albert of Missouri, Saren Engel of Michigan; Tiffany Partenberry of Poplar Bluff; Sherry Cook Pyatt of Kentucky; Amber Albert of Dexter; & Heather Albert of Missouri. 17 Grandchildren Brother: William Partenberry of Poplar Bluff. Sisters: Sarah Partenberry of Poplar Bluff, Mary Hillis & husband, Billy of Malden, Roberta Partenberry of Malden & Betty Darlene Jones of Poplar Bluff.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Donna Partenberry and sister: Helen Gunter.
Family is having a Memorial service Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.
Radie Marcelle Zimmerman, daughter of the late Riley Thompson Vaughn and Della Elizabeth Wilson Vaughn was born in Senath, Missouri on March 22, 1919 and departed this life in Malden Nursing Center in Malden, Missouri on November 13, 2016 at the age of 97.
Mrs. Zimmerman was a homemaker and was a member of Bernie Nazarene Church.
She was united in marriage to Howard Houston Zimmerman in Bernie, Missouri on July 13, 1935. Mr. Zimmerman preceded his wife in death on September 20, 2006.
Survivors include two sons, Howard Wayne Zimmerman and Barry Lee Zimmerman both of Bernie, Missouri; by one daughter, Brenda Kay Beaird of Bernie, Missouri; by two brothers, Travis Jermone Vaugh of Atmore, Alabama and Carlos Dale Sanders of St. Louis, Missouri; by one sister, Reba Myers of Kansas City, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Also by other relatives and friends.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Jean Zimmerman Cooper; by three brothers, Winston Ebbert Vaughn, Thelmer Vaughn and Auburn Vaughn and by three sisters, Eunice Colvin, Gladys Oakley and Ruth Vaughn at 2 years of age.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Hamm officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
