Milestones

Robert J. Whitney, 52, of Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Marshall, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Tulsa. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Born June 25, 1968, in Abilene, Texas, he was the son of the late Bobby Joe Whitney and Margaret Sauble Whitney. He was a 1986 graduate of Marshall High School and served in the U.S. Navy for eight years...

William “Scott” Secor, 71, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Evergreen Estates I. Private family gathering at St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids is serving the family
Scott is survived by his son, Brady (Christal) Secor of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren, Brandon Secor, and Cassie and Aiden Moeller; brothers, Tom (Barb) Secor and Kevin Secor; and sister, Jodi Secor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bryce; and brother, Daniel.
Scott was born on May 7, 1949, in Cedar Falls the son of William and Hermina Ploeger Secor. ...

Margaret Anne Dickson, 76, of Slater, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Graveside services will be Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Slater City Cemetery, with Bobby Godwin officiating. Friends may call Friday at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater. Memorials are suggested to Life Church Slater...

Larry J. Nease, 75, of Slater, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at his daughter’s home in Slater. The family will hold a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church in Marshall with Pastor Rodney Haggett officiating. ...

Connie Jean Reichert, 62, of Marshall, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo. She was born on June 12, 1958, in Moberly, Mo., the daughter of Gerald and Shirley (Sparks) Sowers. Connie was a 1976 graduate of Brunswick High School and a 1994 graduate of Saline County Career Center. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Marshall...

Rook Evans, 87, of Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at The Arbors at Westport Estates in Marshall. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Marshall with Dr. Mike Parris and the Rev. Wayne Doolin officiating. ...

David A. Howard, 70, of Glasgow, formerly of Slater, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at University of Missouri-Columbia Hospital. Per his request he will be cremated, no services will be held. Weiker Funeral Home in Slater is in charge of the arrangements...

Melvin D. Simmons, 85, of rural Armstrong, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at his home. Graveside services will be Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Slater City Cemetery, with the Rev. Paul List officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Weiker Funeral Home in Slater. Memorials are suggested to the Missouri Department of Conservation...

John William “Bill” Vardiman, 77, of Marshall, Mo., died at Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital Living Center in Marshall on Jan. 22, 2021. He peacefully passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his loving family. A private family service was held in Ridge Park Cemetery. A full obituary is available at www.campbell-lewis.com...

Claude E. “Eddie” Taylor Jr., 79, of rural Miami, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Mo.

Following is a listing of marriage licenses issued Oct. 24, 2020, through Nov. 28, 2020, by Saline County Recorder of Deeds Jamie F. Nichols: Debra Faye Bradbury of Marshall to Jacob Killian Fisher of Marshall Brittany Nicole Horn of Miami to Kyle Vincent Craddock of Miami...

Manuel and Vicky Mendoza, of Marshall, will celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary on Monday, Feb. 15, with a celebration hosted by their daughter, Kara. Manuel Mendoza and Vicky Ramsey were married in Saline County. They have two daughters, Tia Kay and Kara Hensley; five grandchildren and one on the way; and one grand fur baby...