Obituaries

David Grant Spinning

David Grant Spinning

Dec 16, 2024

David Grant Spinning, 79, Garden City Missouri died Monday December 16th 2024 at home. David was born September 21st 1945 in Garden City Missouri, the son of Grant F Spinning and Mary Lou (Amos) Spinning. David was a 1963 graduate of the Garden City High school. David married Barbara Jean Holt on June 4th 1967 at Hickory Grove Baptist church....

Robert "Bob" Bear

Robert "Bob" Bear

Dec 16, 2024

Robert "Bob" Bear age 64 of Grandview, Missouri departed this life Monday, December 16, 2024 at Meadow view Health and Rehab, Harrisonville, Missouri. 

Cremation with no services scheduled with inurnment at Hickory Point Cemetery, Iberia, Missouri at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Kansas City and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home,...

Jimmie F. Hudson

Jimmie F. Hudson

Dec 14, 2024

Jimmie F. Hudson age 81 of Archie, Missouri departed this life Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her home in Archie, Missouri. 

Cremation with a Celebration of Life Visitation will be held at a later date. 

A complete obituary and service details will be posted once that information becomes available. 

Billy Ray Turner

Billy Ray Turner

Dec 12, 2024

Billy Ray Turner of Creighton, MO went to be with the Lord on, December 12th, 2024, at St Luke's Hospital on the Plaza. Billy was surrounded by the love of his four children and daughter in-law.

Bill passed from a short bout of cancer. He was active and unaware of his diagnosis, until a backache took him to the hospital the...

Ronald "Ronnie" E. Sexson

Ronald "Ronnie" E. Sexson

Dec 9, 2024

Ronald (Ronnie) E. Sexson was born September 22, 1956, in Independence, Missouri and was a lifetime resident. He graduated from The Young School in 1974. He is survived by a sister, Sharon Sexson, of Harrisonville, Missouri, a brother, Richard Sexson (Emalee) of Independence, Missouri and two nephews, Tyler and Andrew Sexson. He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth M Sexson...

Shirley Sue Gundy

Shirley Sue Gundy

Dec 8, 2024

On December 8, Shirley Gundy passed away peacefully at the age of 80. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, & friend. She was born June 6, 1944 at her grand-parents farm, French & Manthis Johnson of Roanoke, MO. She was the 7th child of Roy E & Nell V (Johnson) Smith. She graduated from Keytesville High School...

Mary Glenn Gregg

Mary Glenn Gregg

Dec 8, 2024

Mary Glenn Gregg of Creighton, Missouri was born on November 5, 1942, in Hamilton, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Lee and Mary Ellen Goodman Farr. She departed this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Adair Village in Clinton, Missouri surrounded by family and friends at the age of 82 years, 1 month, and 3 days.

On May 19, 1961, Mary...

David Lee Cowan

David Lee Cowan

Dec 7, 2024

David Lee Cowan, 69, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at home with his wife and family at bedside. He was born on August 17, 1955, at Harrisonville, MO Hospital, the son of Charles and June (Volyes) Cowan.

David was united in marriage to Cheryl Ann (Ayler) Cowan on June 14, 1980, in Harrisonville, MO. Their marriage...

David E. Bonar

David E. Bonar

Dec 5, 2024

David Ellis Bonar, 73, of Creighton, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s East Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was born on November 26, 1951, at Harrisonville, MO Hospital, the son of Everett and Mary Lee (Sites) Bonar.

David was united in marriage to Raye Ann (Cole) Bonar on February 18, 1978, in Higginsville, MO, by Pastor Jack...

Mary Ann Pech

Mary Ann Pech

Dec 4, 2024

Mary Ann Pech was born August 27, 1954. She attended School House Number 36, a one room school in rural Cass County. At the age of 12, she accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1972.

Mary Ann worked full-time at the USDA, Marion-Merrell-Dow and Aquila. She also worked part-time...

Robert Lee Morrison

Robert Lee Morrison

Dec 3, 2024

Robert passed away December 3rd, 2024 at home in Raymore. Services were held at Dickey Funeral home, visitation starts at 9:30am-10:30am funeral services will start at 10:30 am followed by interment to Freeman cemetery.

Robert was born February 16th, 1945 to Lelia Grene Richard Lee Morrison. Robert had been a life long resident of Freeman, MO. In early years, Robert worked...

Mary Catherine "Cathy" Lairson

Mary Catherine "Cathy" Lairson

Dec 3, 2024

Mary Catherine “Cathy” Lairson, 63, of Garden City, MO, passed away on December 3rd, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO surrounded by loving family.

Cathy was born July 11th, 1961 in Independence, MO, the daughter of George VanMaele and Carol (Bingham) VanMaele.

Cathy graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1979, then went on to start her career. She...

George Newenhouse

George Newenhouse

Dec 1, 2024

George William Newenhouse, age 63 of Garden City, MO, departed this life Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the University of Kansas Medical Center after a short valiant battle with cancer.

George was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1961 to Patricia Lee Arnold and William Harry Newenhouse. George graduated from Western Wayne High School in 1979 and joined the U.S....

Shirley Lucille Poisal

Shirley Lucille Poisal

Nov 27, 2024

Shirley Lucille Poisal of Harrisonville, Missouri was born on July 13th, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Leo Virgil Beasley and Ruby May (Owens) Beasley. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 27th at Kansas University Health Systems, Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 75 years. 

She married Melvin Lee Poisal Sr on October 4th, 1982 in Miami,...

Dwight Wood

Dwight Wood

Nov 27, 2024

Dwight Wood, 79, of Garden City, Missouri, passed away on November 27, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Winnie Wood (née Sherman); his daughter, Renada Rasmussen (née Kimes), and son-in-law, Tracy Rasmussen, of Austin, Texas; his granddaughter, Thea Trynock (née Rasmussen), and her husband, Walter “Spinner” Trynock; and his great-grandson, Walter Trynock, of St. Charles,...

Oren Leroy Bates

Oren Leroy Bates

Nov 26, 2024

Oren Bates was born Oren Leroy Bates on August 31, 1938, in Altona, MO to Karl Bates and Ethel Gibb. After graduating high school, Oren joined the United States Marine Corps and served our country from 1956 to 1959. Oren then continued his education at Northwest Missouri State University where he met his future wife, Bernice Northup. Oren and Bernice...

Donald E. Riffle

Donald E. Riffle

Nov 25, 2024

On November 25, 2024, Don Riffle passed away at the age of 76. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. Born on September 13, 1948, in Holden, Missouri, he was the youngest of seven children. In 1966, Don met Gail on a blind date in Holden Missouri. They were, as Don would say, "blissfully” married for...

Dominic A. Rice

Dominic A. Rice

Nov 24, 2024

Dominic A. Rice, a compassionate man with a boundless spirit and a heart full of kindness, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 20. Known for his bright smile and unwavering compassion, Dominic touched the lives of everyone he met, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and joy. Though his time with us was brief, he made a lasting impact...

John W. Grable

John W. Grable

Nov 24, 2024

John W. Grable age 82 of Urich, Missouri departed this life Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home in Urich, Missouri. 

Cremation with no services scheduled. 

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available. 

Charles L. Thomas

Charles L. Thomas

Nov 22, 2024

Charles L Thomas age 81 of Kansas City MO. passed away Nov. 22, 2024, at Research hospital. He was born May 1,1943 in Daugherty Mo. to Elzie and Ellen Thomas. He is survived by one daughter Darla [Doran] Clevergen of Kansas City two stepsons Fl and brothers William J Thomas (Carol) Blue Ridge Summit, PA. Robert L Thomas (Marilyn) Garden...