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Mary Jo Watson, a loving mother and grandmother, departed this life December 5, 2021, at home in Blackwater, MO with her son Mark by her side. Mary was born October 9, 1934 to Noble B. and Ruby Mae Hud son in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Mary, who was a lifelong interior designer, retired in 2019, and closed her busi ness, Mary Watson Antiques and Interi ors, in Blackwater, MO. She cherished her friends and clients alike doing what she loved. She also loved assisting the community of Blackwater with special events that were there to bring more attention to the place she loved. Mary cherished her family, and having them visit her in Blackwater. Her grandchildren loved to visit, especially for her roast beef meals and her homemade cookies. She loved to watch them walk the farm and fish with Uncle Mark, and play baseball in the field next to her home. When she couldn’t visit Arnold, she would mail them cookies which they al ways loved.

Joyce Ann (Rentel) Vollrath, 78, of Pilot Grove, MO passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Joyce was born July 16, 1943, in Boonville, MO, the daughter of Robert J. (Rob) and Dorothy Mae (Davis) Rentel. April 11, 1964, Joyce was united in marriage to James Vollrath at St John Catholic Church in Clear Creek, MO.

Elwood Eugene Waller, 81, of Nelson, MO, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Marjorie Leola Vieth Meyer, 97, of Lone Elm Missouri (previously of Kansas City) peacefully left earth for the heavens on February 3, 2022. Marjorie’s life will be celebrated on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lone Elm, Missouri with visitation at 10:30 A.M.