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Donald Yung

1940 – 2022

Posted 3/24/23

Roanoke, Missouri resident, Donald Yung, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2023.

Donald Edward Yung, affectionately known as “Fender Bender” or …

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Donald Yung

1940 – 2022

Posted

Roanoke, Missouri resident, Donald Yung, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2023.

Donald Edward Yung, affectionately known as “Fender Bender” or “Candyman,” was born November 21, 1940 in Salisbury, Missouri. He was one of eight children born to the late Edward Henry and Clara Mae (Abeln) Yung. Don attended and graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1958. On November 17, 1976, Don married the love of his life, Vickie Ware, in Moberly, Missouri. Don and Vickie have enjoyed over 46 years together. Don spent his entire career working as an auto body repair man. From 1962-1972, he worked for Jackson Motors in Salisbury. In ’72, he started working for A.B. Kelly Motors in Moberly and then worked for Gibbs Auto. In 1980 Don started his own auto body repair shop where he continued to work until 2021. Don was known for his work ethic and a true love for Ford automobiles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trips to the boat, and spending time with his grandchildren. Don was also one of the founding members of the Mid-MO Cruisers car club organization.

Survivors include his wife of the home, Vickie Yung; five children, Donna Engle, of Warrenton, Missouri, Penny McCurry, of Brunswick, Missouri, Paul (Megan) Yung, of Mendon, Missouri, Robyn (Chris) Bennett, of Roach, Missouri, Cody (Rebecca) Yung, of Armstrong, Missouri; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; six siblings, Carol Overstreet, of Springfield, Missouri, Jane Ann (John) Covell, of Laurie, Missouri, Barbara (Mike) Kincaid, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, Jr. (Carol) Yung, of Brunswick, Missouri, Clara (Mike) Fox, of Salisbury, Missouri, and Loretta Yung, of Salisbury, Missouri. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Patricia Yung, a granddaughter, Alexandrea Nation and a brother, Tom Yung.

Visitation for Mr. Yung was from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home in Glasgow. Family and friends shared remembrances from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Donald Yung Scholarship Fund, offering assistance to those wanting a career in auto repair.  Memorials may be sent to Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service, 112 Market St., Glasgow, MO, 65254. Ronald McBee

1952 – 2023

Well known Howard County cattleman, Ron McBee, died suddenly in a farm accident east of Fayette on March 15, 2023.  He was 71 years of age.

Ronald Rice McBee was born February 19, 1952 in Braymer, MO, the son of Lloyd E. and Ramona (Rice) McBee.  He was educated in Braymer Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1970.  He continued his education obtaining his degree at the University of Missouri, graduating in 1974 specializing in Agriculture Science and Animal Husbandry.

Ron was united in marriage to Teri Bounds on August 16, 1991.  Appropriately, the couple chose the Highway Gardens at Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, MO as the site of the ceremony.  Mrs. McBee survives of the home. 

Ron loved his family deeply and had a rooted passion for the cattle business.  His interest developed from an early age and continued throughout his life.  Early in his career, along with his cattle business, he worked as a Distributor for Gallagher Power Fence.  He was well known for the quality of the stock he produced and the specialized breed he raised.  Ron was highly recognized as an expert in controlled grazing and established McBee Cattle Company in 1974.  The cattle sales that were held regularly at the ranch drew crowds from a wide and diverse area.

Ever interested and involved with other stockmen, Ron had served on many boards in various capacities including President of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and the National Braunvieh Association.  Ron led a life of dedication, hard work, humanitarianism, and kindness and will be missed by many.

Along with his wife, Ron is survived by three daughters, Erin McBee Merrrill Davis of Birmingham, AL, Robin (Jack) Thomas of Sweet Springs, MO, and Tara Cuppy of St. James, MO; three sons, Brett Merrill McBee of New York, Jayson (Raylene) Hollrah of Hermann, MO, and Sean (Misti) Hollrah of Columbia, MO.  He is also survived by one sister, Toni (Mike) Shrewsbury of Lathrop, MO, and two brothers, Jerry (Joy) McBee of Clark, MO, and Terry “Tiger” McBee of Carrollton, MO.  Ron had 9 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Stoney McBee.

A memorial service for Ronald McBee will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Faith Family Church near Fayette, with Rev. Jamie Page officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, March 21 at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Family’s Choice, c/o Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service, 174 Hwy 5 & 240 N., Fayette, MO 65248.Ronald McBee

1952 – 2023

Well known Howard County cattleman, Ron McBee, died suddenly in a farm accident east of Fayette on March 15, 2023.  He was 71 years of age.

Ronald Rice McBee was born February 19, 1952 in Braymer, MO, the son of Lloyd E. and Ramona (Rice) McBee.  He was educated in Braymer Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1970.  He continued his education obtaining his degree at the University of Missouri, graduating in 1974 specializing in Agriculture Science and Animal Husbandry.

Ron was united in marriage to Teri Bounds on August 16, 1991.  Appropriately, the couple chose the Highway Gardens at Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, MO as the site of the ceremony.  Mrs. McBee survives of the home. 

Ron loved his family deeply and had a rooted passion for the cattle business.  His interest developed from an early age and continued throughout his life.  Early in his career, along with his cattle business, he worked as a Distributor for Gallagher Power Fence.  He was well known for the quality of the stock he produced and the specialized breed he raised.  Ron was highly recognized as an expert in controlled grazing and established McBee Cattle Company in 1974.  The cattle sales that were held regularly at the ranch drew crowds from a wide and diverse area.

Ever interested and involved with other stockmen, Ron had served on many boards in various capacities including President of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and the National Braunvieh Association.  Ron led a life of dedication, hard work, humanitarianism, and kindness and will be missed by many.

Along with his wife, Ron is survived by three daughters, Erin McBee Merrrill Davis of Birmingham, AL, Robin (Jack) Thomas of Sweet Springs, MO, and Tara Cuppy of St. James, MO; three sons, Brett Merrill McBee of New York, Jayson (Raylene) Hollrah of Hermann, MO, and Sean (Misti) Hollrah of Columbia, MO.  He is also survived by one sister, Toni (Mike) Shrewsbury of Lathrop, MO, and two brothers, Jerry (Joy) McBee of Clark, MO, and Terry “Tiger” McBee of Carrollton, MO.  Ron had 9 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Stoney McBee.

A memorial service for Ronald McBee will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Faith Family Church near Fayette, with Rev. Jamie Page officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, March 21 at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Family’s Choice, c/o Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service, 174 Hwy 5 & 240 N., Fayette, MO 65248.