Obituaries

Bill P. Bridenthal

Bill P. Bridenthal

May 13, 2017

Bill Paul Bridenthal, of Harrisonville, Missouri was born July 31, 1928 in Converse, Indiana the son of Paul and Helen (Overmeier) Bridenthal. He departed this life on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 13 days. In 1950, Bill was united in marriage to Ida F. Modlin...

Sherri Leslie Sherman

Sherri Leslie Sherman

May 11, 2017

Sherri Sue Leslie Sherman 63 of Blue Springs, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at her home in Blue Springs. Sherri is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Sherman, Blue Springs, Missouri; a sister, Julie Davison and husband, Ron, Garden City, Missouri. Final arrangements entrusted to Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Cremation with a Celebration of Life Service...

Naomi Lotspeich Hawn

Naomi Lotspeich Hawn

May 6, 2017

Naomi Lotspeich Hawn, 98, departed this life on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, Missouri surrounded by love and family. Naomi was born Naomi Verta Lotspeich December 11, 1918 – the first of twin babies of Gladys Marie and James “Jimmy” William Lotspeich. She and her twin, Ioma Verna, were born at home in a rural area...

James 'Jim' George

James 'Jim' George

May 4, 2017

James Wayne George, 76 of Garden City, Missouri was born April 15, 1941 in Garland, to Lela L. George and Floyd E. George. He and his family attended the Baptist Church, Garden City where he grew very close to the Lord. He and Karla married in March 11, 1969. They have one daughter, Kristy Burns. She and her husband live...

Patricia McClintock

Patricia McClintock

May 4, 2017

Patricia Ann (Trish) McClintock, 51, of Leeton, Missouri, was born, February 5, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Archie and Jean (Deterding) Nyen, Jr. She departed this life, Thursday, May 4, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Trish was a 1984 Oak Park High School, Gladstone, Missouri, graduate. She later earned an Associate’s...

Christopher S. Smith

Christopher S. Smith

May 2, 2017

Christopher S. Smith, 59, a lifelong resident of Lee's Summit, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He was born to Thurman and Charlotte (Shoemaker) Smith. Chris was a graduate of Lee's Summit High School and went to work locally for Tiger Auto, O'Reilly and NAPA and earlier was a trim carpenter. He was a sports fan of...

Lois Wainwright

Lois Wainwright

May 2, 2017

LOIS DOLL WAINWRIGHT was born on June 2, 1926, to Charlie and Della (Parker) Doll near Mayesburg, Missouri in Bates County. She received her education in the Bates County Schools, graduating from Ballard High School in 1943 and later attended college at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. On June 20, 1944, Lois was united in marriage to Paul...

Willa D. (Davis) Mitchell

Willa D. (Davis) Mitchell

Apr 30, 2017

Willa Dean Mitchell, 78, of Kansas City, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born, September 18, 1938, in Shrewsbury, Kentucky, the daughter of Everett and Bessie (Mattingly) Davis. She departed this life Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Garden Terrace of Overland Park, surrounded with love and family. Dean was a 1956 Caneyville High School graduate. On March 30, 1957 she was...

Verna Mills

Verna Mills

Apr 24, 2017

With great sadness, Verna L. Mills, 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed peacefully and well loved at her home in Garden City, Missouri on Monday, April 24th; however, with her passing we rejoice in the life she lived. Throughout her life Verna lived with the purpose of powerful and unconditional love, unmatched humor, and an unforgettable personality. While...

Sheila Lane Shepard

Sheila Lane Shepard

Apr 24, 2017

Sheila Lane Shepard of Urich, Missouri was born August 6, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Edward and Charlene Elizabeth (Creason) Cooper. She departed this life on Monday, April 24, 2017 at her home in Urich, Missouri at the age of 56 years, 8 months and 18 days. Sheila was a licensed practical nurse for Crown Care Center,...

Betty Josephine Dickerson

Betty Josephine Dickerson

Apr 24, 2017

Betty Josephine Dickerson, 87, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Lee’s Summit, was born, June 3, 1929, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Richard A. and Norma E. (Phillips) Hauer. She departed this life, Monday, April 24, 2017, at the John Knox Village Care Center. Betty was a 1947 Center High School graduate. On June 14, 1946, she was united in...

Robert 'Andy' Anderson

Robert 'Andy' Anderson

Apr 22, 2017

Robert Jene "Andy" Anderson of Cameron, Missouri was born April 1, 1923 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Elmer H and Lucinda Merle (Cowan) Anderson. He departed this life on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron Missouri at the age of 94 years and 21 days. Andy was employed as a machinist before his retirement....

Ronnie E. Faulkner Jr.

Ronnie E. Faulkner Jr.

Apr 22, 2017

Ronnie Eugene Faulkner Jr., of Creighton, Missouri was born August 16, 1978 the son of Tammy Sue (King) Tolly in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this life on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Independence, Missouri from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at the age of 38 years, 8 months and 6 days. Ronnie was employed as a rough-in carpenter....

Carol Kay Brock

Carol Kay Brock

Apr 21, 2017

Carol Kay Brock, age 73 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, April 21, 2017 in Harrisonville, Missouri surround with family and love. She was born February 8, 1944 near Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the daughter of Lee Fulton Carter and Pauline (Collings) Carter. On July 14, 1963, Carol was united in marriage to Bill Brock in Harrisonville. Carol was employed...

Darlene Joyce Hackerott

Darlene Joyce Hackerott

Apr 19, 2017

Darlene Joyce Hackerott, 79, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born, February 4, 1938, in Madison, South Dakota, the daughter of Elmer C. and Caroline (Sommers) Uthe. She departed this life, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded with love and family. Darlene was a 1956 Madison General High School graduate. On August 9, 1955,...

Sidney Dennis Mainard

Sidney Dennis Mainard

Apr 18, 2017

Sidney Dennis Mainard of Harrisonville, Missouri was born October 6, 1936 in Garden City, Missouri the son of Albert Henry and Opal Elizabeth (Hood) Mainard. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home in Harrisonville, Missouri surrounded by love and family at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 12 days. On June 30, 1955...

Rosemary Stockman

Rosemary Stockman

Apr 14, 2017

Rosemary Stockman, 80, of Pleasant Hill, was born February 4, 1937, in Higginsville, the daughter of Marvin and Daisy (Stapleton) Bird. She departed this life, Friday, April 14, 2017, at John Knox Hospice Village House surrounded with love and family. Rosemary was a 1955 Higginsville High School graduate. On May 29, 1955, she was united in marriage to Billy G....

Betty Lou Lightfoot-Hiser

Betty Lou Lightfoot-Hiser

Apr 6, 2017

Betty Lou Lightfoot-Hiser, 91, of Nevada, Missouri, formerly of Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, was born December 8, 1925, in Lee’s Summit, the daughter of Charles and Betty (Perdue) Lightfoot. She departed this life, Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada. Betty was a 1943 Lee’s Summit High School graduate. Betty was Licensed Practical Nurse. She was...

Robert 'Bob' J. Clawson

Robert 'Bob' J. Clawson

Apr 2, 2017

Robert Jesse “Bob” Clawson, 91, life-long resident of Strasburg, was born, September 2, 1925, the son of Parks Bland and Nettie Maude (Moore) Clawson. He passed peacefully in his sleep on April 2, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg. Bob grew up in Strasburg alongside his younger brother William B Clawson. He graduated from Strasburg High School and soon...

Gladys L. Edwards

Gladys L. Edwards

Mar 31, 2017

Gladys Louise Edwards of Bolivar, Missouri formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri was born May 1, 1922 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Jessie Franklin and Goldie Louise (Root) Belk. She departed this life on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Citizens Memorial Healthcare, Bolivar, Missouri at the age of 94 years, 10 months and 30 days. On September 2, 1946 Gladys was...