Talmadge Raymond Yarnell, 92, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. He was born on Dec. 26, 1917, in Oyer to Moody Allen Yarnell and Wilma (Yockey) Yarnell.
Raymond received his schooling at Bowling Green and attended the Roscoe High School graduating in 1932. He also attended Ozark Bible College.
On April 15, 1938, Raymond married Louise Faye Breeding. To this union three children were born: Raymond Lee, Lola Fae and James Allen.
After graduation from high school, he worked as a rural letter carrier in El Dorado Springs and was given a leave of absence to serve in the military. He volunteered for service in the Army Air Corps Jan. 16, 1944. He entered the service on Feb. 27, 1944, at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Raymond served in the Army Air Corps through the remainder of World War II and was decorated for good conduct.
After the war, Raymond returned to El Dorado Springs and for over 35 years served as a Rural Mail Carrier out of El Dorado Springs.
Raymond was well known as a minister in and throughout his life, beginning at Dederick and then serving in several local Independent Christian Churches, mainly Filley Christian Church. He was a faithful minister for over 66 years.
In September 2006, Raymond moved to the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg and resided there until his passing. While in Warrensburg he was an active member of Northside Christian Church and ministered to others as long as his health permitted, including in the Veterans Home services.
Raymond gave of his time and efforts to many organizations, including - Ministerial Alliance, American Family Association, National Rifle Association, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Boy Scouts and Rural Letter Carriers Association.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Louise; his brother, Reynard L. Yarnell; and his great-grandson, Nathan Allison.
Survivors include three children - Raymond Lee Yarnell, and wife, Toni - El Dorado Springs, Lola Fae Westenhaver, and husband, Glen Hollyman - Quincy, IL, and James Allen Yarnell, and wife, Donna Sue - Clinton; nine grandchildren - Pamela J. Forest - El Dorado Springs, Sandi R. Bouchard - San Antonio, TX, Cheri K. Allison, and husband, Greg - El Dorado Springs, Terri L. Carver, and husband, Shane - Monte Vista, CO, Boie L. Yarnell, and wife, Robin - Lakeland, FL, Jonathan C. French, and wife, Liz - Hidden Hills, CA, John E. Westenhaver, and wife, Linden - Cartersville, GA, Robbie L. Holmes - Edgerton, KS, and Patrick A. Yarnell - Clinton; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Howard McPeak officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Ft. Scott National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, KS, under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Pallbearers will be - Greg Allison, Kent Fortney, Ron Coulter, Joe Coulter, Greg Girven and Sam Eaves. Honorary pallbearers will be - Karl Allison, Carl McCallister and Glenn Tuder.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army or the charity of your choice.
