Obituaries

Judy K. Puckett

Judy K. Puckett

Feb 7, 2012

Judy Kathryn Puckett, 66, of Lenexa, Kansas departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at her home after a long illness. Judy was born August 31, 1945 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Ralph and Viola (VanScoy) VanCamp and graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1963. In 1971, Judy was united in marriage to James Puckett of St. Joseph,...

William 'Willie' Thomas Brunson

William 'Willie' Thomas Brunson

Feb 6, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO" William "Willie" Brunson age 27 of Urich, Missouri departed this life February 6, 2012 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. He is survived by his Wife, Carrie Brunson, daughter Lacie Brunson, son Brandon Brunson, Mother Cindy Brunson, Father Terry Brunson, Sisters, Peggy Boyles, Tavia Smith, and Tracy Carlson, Brothers David Carlson, Mathew Carlson, Jeffery Brunson, and Elliot...

Shirley Abbott

Shirley Abbott

Feb 4, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO" Shirley Arlene (Romine) Abbott of Garden City, Missouri, was born August 23, 1927 near Winigan, Missouri, the daughter of Ogden L. and Verdie (Wallace) Romine. She departed this life on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the age of 84. Shirley grew up on a farm in northern Missouri. She went to Alexander Rural School and Green City High...

Clara L. Jennings

Clara L. Jennings

Feb 4, 2012

CLARA LOUISE AUGUSTA (EILERS) JENNINGS was born June 17, 1918, in Ulm, Arkansas to Albert and Matilda (Lindner) Eilers. Clara’s mother died when Clara was only 19 months so Clara was raised by her grandparents Eilers. Clara had an especially close relationship with her grandfather, Fritz Eilers, and went almost everywhere with him. Clara attended business school in Little Rock...

Pauline A. Whitton

Pauline A. Whitton

Feb 1, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO" Mrs. Pauline A. Whitton, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born August 31, 1922 in Hartshorn, Missouri the daughter of Barrey and Bonner (Nettles) Spencer. She departed this life Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 89 years and 5 months. On May 22, 1943, Pauline was united in...

Harold M Sliffe

Harold M Sliffe

Jan 26, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE" Harold M Sliffe, age 86 of Archie MO died Thursday Jan 26, 2012 at the Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian MO surrounded by love and family. Harold was born Oct 27, 1925 on a farm east of Austin MO, the youngest son of Herbert Maxwell and Bessie Mae (Jennings) Sliffe. His father died when Harold was...

Gregory L. Taylor

Gregory L. Taylor

Jan 25, 2012

Gregory L. Taylor age 45 of Creighton, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Greg is survived by his parents, Larry & Delores Taylor of the home; six children, Scott G. Taylor, Ashly L. Bouk, Branden W. Taylor, Cody Taylor, Dara McNeely & Trevor L. Taylor; two brothers, Michael Taylor & Chad...

Mollie Louise Sigler

Mollie Louise Sigler

Jan 24, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO" Mollie Louise Eckart Sigler of Garden City was reunited with God and loved ones on January 24, 2012. She was 96. Mollie was born June 16, 1915 in Bethel, KS, the daughter of J. Fred and Cora Keller Walton. She married Claire Eckart on July 7, 1934 in Kansas City, KS. That union lasted 53 years. During World...

Wilbur Crayton Beghtol

Wilbur Crayton Beghtol

Jan 23, 2012

Wilbur Crayton Beghtol, 89, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life Monday, January 23, 2012, at his home surrounded with love and family. He is survived locally by his wife Louise of the home and his daughter and son-in-law Ann and Bary Porter of Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at...

Dorothy L. Schultz

Dorothy L. Schultz

Jan 21, 2012

Dorothy LaVerne Schultz, 80, of Pleasant Hill, was born Thursday, February 5, 1931 in Oakland, California the daughter of Herbert William and Dorothy Carrie (Mitchell) Johnson. She departed this life at 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at her home surrounded with love and family. On January 22, 1960 she was united in marriage to James Demarest Schultz, Jr....

Gary Dean Walton

Gary Dean Walton

Jan 21, 2012

Gary Dean Walton age 62 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville, Missouri. Gary is survived by his mother Nadine Walton of Harrisonville, Missouri; two brothers, Jeff Walton of Harrisonville, Missouri and Doug Walton and his wife Judy of Garden City, Missouri; a sister, Lynne Moore and her husband Bryan of Oklahoma...

Chester 'Ted' Hamilton

Chester 'Ted' Hamilton

Jan 21, 2012

Chester Monroe “Ted” Hamilton, 98, of Pleasant Hill, was born on Thursday, September 25, 1913 in Ansley, Nebraska, the son of Wilmer Clay and Ann (Funston) Hamilton. He departed this life at 7:17 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center. Chester was a 1931 graduate of Pleasant Hill High. He proudly served in...

Iona Schrock

Iona Schrock

Jan 19, 2012

The Christian life is not easy but the most rewarding. God has promised us strength for each day. I certainly feel that my paths have fallen in pleasant places. In these days when so much is heard about child abuse, troubled and broken homes it makes me feel very grateful for my heritage, they were not perfect people but people...

Ralph W. Kochsmeier

Ralph W. Kochsmeier

Jan 18, 2012

Ralph W. Kochsmeier was born near Harrisonville, MO, on March 25, 1924, to Walter H. Kochsmeier and Bessie V. (Muench) Kochsmeier. He died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Aberdeen Village, Olathe, Kansas. Ralph graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1941. He attended Missouri Valley College and the University of Missouri before joining the US Navy in March 1943. On June...

Louise Hamiliton

Louise Hamiliton

Jan 17, 2012

Louise Hamilton, 96, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life at 5:22 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2011, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2011, at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home. Reverend D. Kent Deubner of the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will officiate. Interment...

Ivan Cumpton

Ivan Cumpton

Jan 13, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO" Ivan Lee Cumpton, of Dayton, Missouri was born January 6, 1947 the son of Guy Dorven & Georgia Marie (Brown) Cumpton in Dayton. Ivan spent his early years in Dayton, Missouri and attended the Dayton School for 8 years and then entered High School in Archie, Missouri where he completed his graduation in 1965. At a young age...

John W. Howerton

John W. Howerton

Jan 12, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO" John Howerton, 84, of Harrisonville, MO, died Jan. 12, 2012. John was born July 22, 1927 in Searcy, Arkansas the son of Leo J. and Inez Marie (Dull) Howerton. On November 26, 1954, John was united in marriage to Julia Ann Zebert in Kansas City, Kansas. John was employed as a plumber for Midwest Mechanical Contractors in Kansas...

Ernie Ramsey

Ernie Ramsey

Jan 12, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO" Ernie Ramsey, 64, of Harrisonville, MO, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2012. He was born September 16, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Les and Edna (Winger) Ramsey. At an early age, Ernie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a member of the First Baptist Church of East Lynne. He...

Darlene Louise Garrett

Darlene Louise Garrett

Jan 10, 2012

Darlene (Cookie) Louise Garrett of Columbia, Missouri was born May 8, 1947 in Chicago Illinois the daughter of Reverend William (Bill) Harold and June Louise (Foster) Crowhurst. She departed this earth to be with our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 2 days. Darlene retired in 2006 from the Special...

William J. Hendrix

William J. Hendrix

Jan 5, 2012

William Junior Hendrix, of Harrisonville, Missouri, formerly of Visalia, California was born December 22, 1929 in Bloodland, Missouri the son of William Lee and Thelma Vernice (Dean) Hendrix. He departed this life Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 82 years and 14 days. On December 25, 1948, William was united in...