Obituaries

Dorothy J. Flippin

Dorothy J. Flippin

May 18, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Flippin of Harrisonville, Missouri was born April 27, 1931 in Clinton, Missouri the daughter of Jesse and Mayme (Dunham) Jackson. She departed this life on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by love and family at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 21 days. On January 6, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage...

Ella Mae Allen

Ella Mae Allen

May 16, 2017

Ella Mae Allen, of Harrisonville, Missouri was born January 31, 1929 in Woodland, Missouri the daughter of Charles Milton Sr. and Ella Corrinne (Woolems) Campfield. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 16 days. On April 6, 1947, Ella was united...

David A. Williams

David A. Williams

May 16, 2017

David Alan Williams of Harrisonville, Missouri was born November 27, 1964 in Harrisonville, Missouri the son of Norman Dewayne and Rosie Louise (Sutton) Williams. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home at the age of 52 years, 5 months and 19 days. David was employed at Rose Hill Lawn and Garden in Martin City, Missouri....

Rev. Billy D. Hines

Rev. Billy D. Hines

May 15, 2017

Billy Duane Hines, 79, Archie, MO, was born in the Northeast part of Kansas City, MO, on August 27, 1937, to Rolla C. Hines and Delma (Grindstaff) Hines. He graduated from Northeast High School. Upon graduation he served in the United States Coast Guard. In 1958, he and Judith G. Porter were united in marriage until her death in 1975....

Roger E. Rupard

Roger E. Rupard

May 15, 2017

Roger Earl Rupard, 78, of Pleasant Hill, was born, March 18, 1939, in Canton, Missouri, the son of Leonard E. and Josephine R. Rupard. He departed this life, Monday, May 15, 2017, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation center. Roger graduated from high school in 1957. Following high school he proudly served in the United States Air Force. Later...

Debi L. Meaders

Debi L. Meaders

May 15, 2017

Debra "Debi" Lynn Meaders, 54, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2017. She was born in Hollywood, California, and grew up in the Kansas City metro area. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and "Mema" to her family. She was a woman who loved the outdoors and laughing with friends. She is preceded in death by brother Sean...

William Covey

William Covey

May 14, 2017

William Arthur “Bill” Covey, Sr., 88, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Omaha, Nebraska, was born, September 14, 1928, in Newton, Kansas, the son of Frank and Alice (Dougherty) Covey. He departed this life, Sunday, May 14, 2017, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center. Bill was a 1946 North Kansas City High School graduate. On April 5, 1947,...

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....