Obituaries

Sep 14, 2018

A. Dale Ricker of Smithville, MO, went home to be with Jesus on September 14, 2018, at the age of 83.

Dale was born on May 24, 1935, in Macks Creek, MO, to Nera Pearl Moulder and Henry Jacob Ricker. He was the second of four children, sister Darlene Ricker Russell and brothers Archie Dee Ricker and...

Sep 10, 2018

Eleanor Virginia Johnson, 89, of Smithville, MO passed away on September 10, 2018.

Eleanor was born on Groundhogs Day, February 2, 1929, in Manhattan, NY to John and Viola Nelson. She married the love of her life, James “Jimmy” Johnson, on November 15, 1958 and had two wonderful children, Carolyn and Jonathan. She was homemaker, but spent much of her time volunteering at her church...

Sep 9, 2018

Florence L. King, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018. She was born August 26, 1927, in Stockton, Kansas to the late James E. and Vida (Turner) Hammond.

Florence was an avid volunteer; she spent 19 years with the Girl Scout Council, 12 years with St. Luke’s Hospital and was a faithful...

Sep 7, 2018

Shirley Ruth Miller, daughter of the late Clayton & Carletta (Doubet) Witham, was born on September 17, 1928 and departed this life on September 7, 2018. At the time of her passing she was 89 years of age.

Shirley loved the holidays, especially Christmas. She enjoyed making big meals for her family and having her family together....

Sep 6, 2018

Robin Ray Beaird, 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 6, 2018. Robin was born in Liverpool, England on January 18, 1944 to Raymond and Sylvia (Thompson) Beaird.

He spent many years working for Guy’s Food as a route driver. He loved reading and learning from the Bible. Robin enjoyed many hobbies and...

Sep 2, 2018

Gene Nelson Jordan, son of the late Alvin & Opal (Kitterman) Jordan, was born on June 12, 1938 and departed this life on September 2, 2018. At the time of his passing he was 80 years, 2 months and 20 days of age.

Gene was united in marriage to Karen Hawk on June 18, 1960 and to...

Sep 1, 2018

Robert S. Graham, 54, of Kearney, MO, formerly of Mt. Clemens, MI, died suddenly on Saturday, September 1, 2018.  He was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late Donald and Laura (Kerner) Graham on May 28, 1964.

Robert had a true passion for music that he passed to his children. He was a great singer and...

Sep 1, 2018

Sadie Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Elizabeth “Jen” Miller Tinner and the late Steven Frank Miller, was born on April 27, 1987 in Belleville, Illinois and departed this life on September 1, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. At the time of her passing she was 31 years, 4 months and 4 days of age.

Sadie was known by...

Aug 29, 2018

Marsha Lyn Fitzgerald, 56, of Claycomo, MO passed away surrounded by her family on August 29, 2018. She was the youngest of three children born to Ed and Eileen Fitzgerald on March 14, 1962. Her older brother and sister are Mark Fitzgerald and Marla Langeneckert.

She attended special schools through 1982 and worked at the Liberty Work...

Aug 29, 2018

Vivian Stewart Howard, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 29, 2018.

She was born to William Robert and Lina (Walker) Stewart on April 28, 1926 in Kansas City, MO.

Through the years she had many hobbies and pastimes which included bowling, carpentry, gambling, reading, drawing, tending to her flowers and her love...

Aug 27, 2018

Betty Jo Gagnebin, daughter of the late Joseph E. & Grace (Cline) Nichols, was born on February 25, 1928 in Osceola, MO and departed this life on August 27, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. At the time of her passing she was 90 years, 6 months and 2 days of age.

On December 5, 1952, Betty was...

Aug 24, 2018

Patricia Ann Mead, 82, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 24, 2018.

She was born to James and Mary Ann (Svetlecic) DeGhelder on March 15, 1936 in Kansas City, MO. Patricia was a hard worker all her life, spending many years as a homemaker, raising her four children, as well as holding administrative positions with...

Aug 23, 2018

Alta Ferne Peterson was born Alta Ferne Simpson, on April 13, 1920 in Urich Missouri and died on Aug 23, 2018.

Ferne had 3 brothers and 2 sisters.  All deceased.

Ferne is survived her husband, James Peterson, by a daughter, Becky May and her husband Donald a son John Drinkert and his wife Elizabeth.   Six...

Aug 22, 2018

David Hooshangian, 49, of Overland Park, KS; died suddenly on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.  He was born in North Kansas City, MO, on January 21, 1969, to Abe and Martha (McCall) Hooshangian.

David was an avid sports fan. He played Football at Park Hill High School. He attended Mizzou where he was a member of the Pi...

Aug 22, 2018

William B. Hine Sr.  84, of Kansas City, MO, died at home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. He was born March 20, 1934 in Carrier Mills, Illinois to the late Frank and Ethel (Burris) Hine.

Bill proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; he worked for General Motors for 35 years before retiring; working his...

Aug 21, 2018

Carl Leon Kerr, 85, of Kansas City, died on August 21, 2018.  He was born in Madisonville, TN, on March 31, 1933, to the late Otha Monroe Kerr and Julia Lucinda Clabough Madison Kerr.

Carl had a very colorful and full life full of Faith, Family and Friends. He was drafted in to the U.S. Army on...

Aug 18, 2018

David Michael Jens

November 28, 1965 – August 18, 2018

David (Dave) Michael Jens was born in Northridge, California to Burton Sherwyn and Marion Jens. From humble (and somewhat shy) beginnings, Dave grew into a loving, boisterous personality that made people want to be near him. Throughout his life, David put his family and friends...

Aug 18, 2018

Keener A. Hall, died Aug. 18 at North Care Hospice at North Kansas City Hospital. He was bornin 1933 in Wythe County, VA. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Keener Adams Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters.  He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; his sister, Janet Russ of Roanoke, VA; his wonderful...

Aug 17, 2018

Viola (Vi) Mabel Corn

Viola M. Corn, age 100, of Lansing, KS, passed away peacefully in her home on August 17, 2018, at Lansing, KS.  She was born June 19, 1918, in Hiawatha, KS to the late George W. and Nellie V. (Gibbs) Boyce. There were seven children in the Boyce family.

Viola married A.L. Bellinger...

Aug 17, 2018

Eva Darlene Butts, age 84 died peacefully in her sleep Friday, August 17th. Eva grew up in Gentry County Missouri, daughter of Gartha and Osa Osborn. Eva graduated from Stanberry HS and ventured off to the big city with the love of her life Bill Butts. Eva and Bill married August 16, 1952 and had three sons, Doug, Steve...