logo-image

Obituaries

Nadine "Bernice" Payne

Nadine "Bernice" Payne

Sep 22, 2023

Nadine Bernice Payne, born on June 12th, 1936, in Myrtle, MO, to Allie Opal McGhee and Jessie (Rogers) McGhee, passed away at the age of 87. She embraced her faith at a young age during a revival held at Cotton Creek Free Will Baptist Church and was baptized at the conclusion of the revival.

Bernice married her sweetheart and neighbor,...

Wayne R. Pauley

Wayne R. Pauley

Sep 19, 2023

Wayne Rodney Pauley was born June 25th 1957 in Kewanee IL. Wayne joined loved ones in heaven on September 19th 2023. His passing was very sudden and not expected but he did pass surrounded by family that loves him.

Shortly after being born in Illinois, the family moved near Lucerne Missouri and raised cattle and started their own logging company....

Werner J. Keller

Werner J. Keller

Sep 19, 2023

Werner J. Keller age 83, a beloved husband, father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 19th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and a passion for life. 

Born in Germany on August 22, 1940, to Nikolaus and Viktoria Keller. Werner, referred to by many as Opa, came to know the United States as his home,...

Donnie Wishon

Donnie Wishon

Sep 16, 2023

Donald J. “Donnie” Wishon was born on 6/3/63 in Lexington, MO. He was the youngest child of Tom C Wishon and Norma Malone Wishon. He died on 9/16/23.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marilyn Kay Wishon.  He is survived by brothers Steven (Sandy) Centertown, MO and James (Joyce) Kinston, NC, sisters Patricia (Mike) Norman...

Ed Cramer

Ed Cramer

Sep 16, 2023

Edward Lee Cramer was born on a farm near Leeton, Missouri on November 19,1931 to Ora Samuel and Minnie Mabel Cox Cramer.  Ed’s mother passed away the following month with complications from child birth.  His five older sisters and two older brothers helped care for him.  The sisters gave him the nickname “Sonny” and it stayed with him all his...

Teresa E. Brownsberger

Teresa E. Brownsberger

Sep 13, 2023

Teresa Elizabeth (Koch) Brownsberger passed away at Vintage Park in Louisburg, Kansas, on September 13, 2023 at the golden age of 104. She was born July 21, 1919 to Albert and Teresa (Witzel) Koch of Montrose, Henry County, Missouri.

Her German grandfather, John Peter Koch, arrived in America by steamship in 1868 and eventually settled on a farm three miles...

Thurlo Frank Forester

Thurlo Frank Forester

Aug 28, 2023

Thurlo Frank Forester age 75 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Monday, August 28, 2023 at Silverado of Lee's Summit, Missouri surrounded by love and family. Thurlo had battled Lewy Body Dementia for the past six years.   He was born at home in Moody, MO on July 7, 1948.  He was raised on the family farm during his childhood and...

Koralyn Jean York

Koralyn Jean York

Aug 21, 2023

Koralyn Jean York passed peacefully in the arms of her family at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Koralyn was born on June 8th, 2023, at 12:43 am and met the eyes of Jesus at 6:51 pm, Monday, August 21, 2023. Her life is celebrated by her parents Thomas M. and Kayla J. York. She is preceded by her maternal grandparents, James M....

Rhonda G. Staton

Rhonda G. Staton

Aug 20, 2023

Rhonda G. Staton, 63, passed away Sunday August 20th 2023. She was born November 24, 1959 in Nevada MO, the daughter of Rolland Henderson and Irene Roby and stepfather Kenneth Wallace.

Rhonda devoted her life to her three boys Galen, Buddie, and Dalas. She loved them so much and would do anything for them. She also loved her cats and...

Phillip K. Kelley

Phillip K. Kelley

Aug 18, 2023

Phillip Kohler Kelley departed this life, at the age of 91, Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo., following injuries sustained from a traumatic tractor accident at his home. He was born Sept. 14, 1931, to Phillip Kelley and Velma Kohler Kelley.

Phillip grew up on his family’s farm where he learned to raise cattle at...

Verna Lynn Solomon

Verna Lynn Solomon

Aug 14, 2023

Verna Lynn Solomon (Henry), 67, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away August 14th, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was born on April 18th, 1956, to Vernon W.C. and Dorothy Louise Henry in Kansas City, Missouri and was the oldest of four children. Verna was a daddy’s girl and was proud to be his namesake. She took her job as big...

Donnie "Don" Hugh Bandy

Donnie "Don" Hugh Bandy

Aug 12, 2023

Donnie (Don) Hugh Bandy, age 80 of Creighton, MO departed this life Saturday, August 12, 2023 while being watched over by his loved ones, family and friends.  Don was born in Afton, OK on January 30, 1943 to his parents Mabel and Weldon Bandy.  After his high school graduation, Don proudly served for four years in the United States Navy.

...

Allen L. Osborn

Allen L. Osborn

Aug 9, 2023

Allen Loren Osborn was born July 10, 1942, in Smith Center, Kansas, the second child to Roy E. and Emma Mae (Kerr) Osborn. Allen spent most of his childhood in Archie, Missouri where he graduated from Archie High in 1960.  In school he was an accomplished athlete and even more accomplished at mischievous activities with his many friends. 

Immediately following...

Willard Crust

Willard Crust

Aug 8, 2023

Arch Willard Crust passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday August 8th 2023.

Willard was born January 31st 1932 to L.A. and Maggie (Sexson) Crust in Aaron,MO, Bates County. As his father worked for the railroad, they moved frequently finally settling on a farm East of Archie in 1945. 

Willard graduated from Archie High School in 1949. He worked with...

Rev. Charles C. Sutton

Rev. Charles C. Sutton

Aug 2, 2023

Reverend Charles C Sutton , previously from Harrisonville, Mo but living in Kansas City, Mo for the past 10+ years, passed away August 2, 2023 at Sunrise Senior Living in Leawood, KS.  He was 90 years old.

Charles was the son of Paul and Maple Sutton - born in Bruno, Missouri in his grandmother’s home.

Charles graduated high school in...

Bernice W. Bates

Bernice W. Bates

Jul 30, 2023

Bernice Bates was born Bernice Wanola Northup on January 4, 1941, in Hyannis, MA to Tharold Northup and Verneta Orme.  After graduating high school, Bernice continued her education at Northwest Missouri State University where she met her future husband, Oren Bates.  Oren and Bernice were joined in marriage on June 7, 1964.  Oren and Bernice both loved to camp and enjoy the outdoors, spending...

Charles David McLanahan

Charles David McLanahan

Jul 27, 2023

Charles David McLanahan born June 29, 1941 to Frank and Opal (Burris) McLanahan in East Lynne, Mo.

After schooling, he worked for Modot at West Line, MO.  He was drafted into the army serving part of his time in Germany.  After the service, he returned to Modot at Archie and eventually became shed boss until retirement in 1996.  After retirement...

Paul Taylor Leimkuehler

Paul Taylor Leimkuehler

Jul 26, 2023

Paul Taylor Leimkuehler of Tightwad, Missouri was born December 5, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Irvin Robert and Ramona (Kirkpatrick) Leimkuehler.  He departed this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Windsor Healthcare & Rehab., Windsor, Missouri surrounded by love and family at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 21 days.

Paul was united in...

Vickie Lee Sims

Vickie Lee Sims

Jul 23, 2023

 

Vickie Lee Sims, 71, of Urich, Missouri, passed away on July 23, 2023 with her loving husband of 54 yrs. Roger Sims and Vickie Doll we’re Wed on July 13 1969. She was born on April 15, 1952, in Clinton, Missouri, to the late Lee Earnie Doll and Mary Virginia Doll (Grimes).Vickie was a wonderful lady who always made...

Donald A. Sieker

Donald A. Sieker

Jul 19, 2023

Donald A Sieker age 86 passed away July 19, 2023 at his home in Garden City, MO.

He was born June 5, 1937 to Adolph and Mary Margarette (Stocklaufer) Sieker.

Donald graduated from Garden City high school and remained a lifelong resident of Garden City, MO.

When he was 18 years old, he bought his first farm.   He loved...

Share by: