CU NEWSNOTES – North Missouri
NORTH MISSOURI
MILDRED G. SMITH Obituary & Memorial Service
Mildred G. Smith, 89, of Richmond, MO, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Shirkey’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond with her family at her side. Mildred was born December 22, 1922 in Holdridge, NE. She married Thomas Q. Purcell on November 11, 1944; he preceded her in death in 1967. She later married Richard L. Estes on October 23, 1970; he preceded her in death in 1973. On September 28, 1978 she married Rev. William R. Smith who preceded her in death in 1998. Mildred is survived by her six children: Thomas Q. Purcell and wife, Carla, of Frankfort, IL; Dr. James D. Parker and wife, Rose, of Lainsburg, MI; Frank A. Purcell of Richmond, MO; Barbara S. Konzak and husband, Phil, of Liberty, MO; William G. Purcell and wife, Paula, of Richmond, MO; and Cora L. Borja and husband, Robert, of Milpitas, CA. Other survivors include sixteen grandchildren and thirty-two great grandchildren. In addition to parents, Walter J. Parker and Mary R. Tunison, Mildred was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Parker and James Parker; one sister, Mary Jean Eddie; and one grandson, George Christopher Purcell. Mildred worked in the war effort during WWII in an aircraft factory. She was a loving homemaker dedicated to training up her children and grandchildren in the saving grace of Christ’s love. She spent many hours praying over each child and grandchild, praying over their salvation and commitment to Christ. Mildred was beloved by the community, investing in the lives of others through involvement as a Foster Grandparent, caring for a number of elderly women at the end of their lives, and volunteering at Ray County Senior Center. Mildred is known to many as “Mrs. Clause”, as she and her husband Rev. Bill Smith, aka “Santa”, listened to many children’s Christmas wishes over the years. She was a member of Christian Union Church and Christian Fellowship Ministry. Mildred’s life was a testament to her love of God and family. Throughout her life, she touched many people with her generosity and selfless acts of kindness. Mildred will be missed dearly, but we know she is healed, made whole and rejoicing with our Savior now. We will see you in the morning, Mom.
Visitation will be at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond,MO on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Funeral services will be held at Thurman Funeral Home on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11am. Burial will be at Richmond Memory Gardens. Family suggests contributions be made to Shirkey’s Hospice and Palliative Care.
PRAYER REQUEST
Terry Smelcer -11:30pm, May 16, 2012
Not sure where to start but LaJuana and I need your prayers. She has been in extreme pain for about 10 days and we returned to KU Med yesterday to see her Dr. Burton and as usual they took x-rays and when he came in he said, “What has happened to you since you left the hospital?” And of course our answer was “nothing except her pain and unable to stand up straight.” When we looked at the x-rays he found LaJuana has a compression fracture of the L4 vertebra which was not there in the x-rays they took when she left the hospital. He said the only way to correct it is to have surgery again.
So here is our prayer request after a long explanation; she will be into KU Med this Friday and have surgery first thing Saturday morning. The surgery will last approximately 6-7 hrs and they will extend the rods to her pelvic area and then in 6-8 weeks will have to go back in from a different angle to put in the final support through bone grafts. This is the surgery we had hoped to avoid from the beginning as he had said this would be the toughest surgery she has been through. Please pray for strength, courage and that God’s will would be done and through it all that He will be glorified. As usual she took the news like she always does, cried for about a minute and then said “Let’s do it ‘cause God is in control.”
Terry Smelcer -May 18, 2012
Please continue to pray for LaJuana, yesterday as she was walking down the hallway her legs gave way and she fell to her knees. With the aid of our neighbor and our daughter and granddaughter they were able to get her up and carried her to the couch. She is suppose to go into the hospital today but cannot walk. She is unable to put any weight on her legs at all. Please pray this is only temporary and can be corrected when she has surgery. Our daughter and granddaughters stayed with her last night as it takes 3 people to move her. Praise God that Shannon and Ashley both are or have beenCNA’s and know how to handle her. We appreciate your prayers and our church family.
March 2012
LETTER TO CHURCHES FROM THE DAVID MARSHALL FAMILY 3/22/12
Hello,
We are writing to let you know that we have committed to lead a Mission Team from Blue Ridge Christian Union Church to theDominican Republicfrom May 24-June 7, 2012. We are really looking forward to this opportunity.
We will be working with missionaries Ambiorix and Kim Calderon and their two children, Daniela and David. They minister with Planting for the Harvest division of Youth With an Mission in the community of Jumunuco. They work with all ages, but their work focuses on a children’s ministry. Ambiorix coaches soccer and volleyball and wants to start coaching basketball. Kim teaches a Religion class in the local school. They operate an after school-tutoring program, helping the children do better in their classes. They regularly hold a Kids Club at their house. We will have opportunities to interact with many of these children. They also have some work projects with which we will be helping. Ambiorix oversees a group of believers in a neighboring community of Los Pasos, as well. We will have several opportunities to share about how God has been at work in our lives.
It costs each of us $1,500.00 to go on this Mission Team. There are six of us feeling called to go. We are looking for partners to help us reach this goal of $9,000.00. We are also looking for 20 people who will commit to pray for us on a daily basis while we are on the team. Would you be interested in partnering with us?
Contributions should be made payable to: Blue Ridge Christian Union Church and sent to us at: David Marshall Family Missions,39214 E 320th Lane,Gilman City,MO64642. We are to tally our donations raised and then turn them in to the church.
Thank you for the part that you have played in our lives. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please clip and return to: David Marshall Family Missions,39214 E 320th Ln,Gilman City,MO 64642
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______ I will partner with you in the amount of $_______________________.
______ I commit to pray for you every day while you are in the Dominican Republic.
Name___________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address___________________________________________________________
In Christ Jesus our Lord, David, Glenda & Family
THE MISSOURI PASTOR’S CONFERENCE WILL BE MARCH 9-10, 2012.
February 2012
Old Union reported February 26, 2012 that 11 were baptized and 14 new members were accepted into the congregation.
January 2012
Gregory Carroll carrollgl@hotmail.com writes:
I know this is quick so if you can get the information out I would appreciate it.
Sam Monks’ memorial service will be at 6:00 P.M.on Thursday 1/26 and visitation following. Services will be at the Bethel Christian Union Church. The reason for this is burial will be Saturday inOklahomaand Friday the body will need to be transported toOklahoma. Thank you for your help. Gregory Carroll
P.S. Bailey and Cox Funeral Services in Polo,Mo.are handling the services. The Memorial Service will be at Bethel Christian Union Church.
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Roy Borgmier, long time member of the Old Union Christian Union Church, passed into eternity this morning (Jan. 6, 2012). Please keep his family in your prayers. Below is an email from his sister, Nada Austin.
“Royfought the good fight, kept the faith, and finished his course this morning at4:05 a.m.Thank you for all your prayers and love during the past weeks. Randy and I will continue to need your support in the coming days and weeks.
He’s not sick anymore, and we’ll see him again soon. He must be receiving his crown of life now from our Savior Jesus and reuniting with so many loved ones.
We’re having a memorial service forRoy:
Wednesday,January 11, 11a.m. at OldUnion. Visitation will be from 10 to 11.
Nada”
December 2011
MARVIN DUNCAN OBITUARY
Marvin Eugene Duncan, 83, died Dec. 19, 2011.
Marvin was bornApril 14, 1928in Orrick, the son of Rit Madison and Ethel (Clevenger) Duncan.
Marvin married Lucille VanGundy onJune 9, 1950.
Marvin began his role as a Minister onApril 19, 1959, preaching his first sermon at Old Union. That same year he was called to his first church inKansas City. In 1963 Marvin returned as pastor at Old Union and for 22 years was pastor there retiring in 1986. In 1988 he was called to start The Community Alliance Church, retiring from there in 1996. He also worked for the Ford Motor Company for 30 years, retiring in 1986.
His parents, 3 brothers, 5 sisters, and a grandson in-law, Earl Johnson, preceded Marvin in death. Marvin is survived by his wife, Lucille of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Jackie of Licking, Mike and Sarah, of Cameron, and Kenny and Anita, of Lawson; seven granddaughters; 13 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brother and sister in law, Billy Dean and Patricia Duncan of Omaha, Neb. and other relatives.
Services for Marvin will be at10 a.m.on Thursday Dec.22, at the Old Union Church, with interment in theOldUnionCemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Old Union Church.
Dear C.U. Churches: [Dec. 14 from L. Pope]
Bob Reasons, former pastor of the Rayville C.U. Church, will be celebrating his 60th birthday on December 28th! I have been asked to invite you to take part in a card shower for him. Please send your cards to:
Bob Reasons
c/o David Boone
1102 Pier Street
Liberty, MO 64068
Please share this information with your congregation. Thank you!
Pastor Norman Goodman has a new email address: nbgoodman37@gmail.com.
Dorothy Adams passed away yesterday [Nov. 27, 2011]. She was a long time member of the Richmond C.U. Church.
Memorial Services for Joyce Bunch (Barbara Danner’s mom): visitation is at Polley’s inWoodHeights, Wed. night [Nov. 30] 6-8; service is Thursday,10:00atRockFallsBaptistChurch
Memorial Services for Dorothy Adams: visitation is Wed. night at Polleys’ in Richmond7 -9; service is Thursday at2:00at Richmond Methodist.
DON CALLISON UPDATE (See C U Mission News)
REPORT ON REV. WAYNE CAULKINS (November 8, 2011)
”I SAW WAYNE CAULKINS TODAY (TUES); HE HAD A TRIPLE BY PASS YESTERDAY. HE WAS FEELING PRETTY GOOD, A LITTLE TIRED, BUT OKAY. HE’S AT ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL NEAR THE PLAZA.”
GREGORY CARROLL
Joanne (Mrs. Wayne) Caulkins
Death: January 3, 2011
Services:
Visitation: Friday, January 7, 2011, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Blue Ridge Christian Union Church, Gilman City, MO
Funeral Service: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 2:00 p.m. at Blue Ridge Christian Union Church, Gilman City, MO
Burial: Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Fairview Cemetery, Bethany, MO
