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Leonard Musser
Date of Death : 09/24/2023Leonard Kay “LT” Musser, Jr.,75, of Gower, MO passed away September 24, 2023.He was born on November 12, 1947, to Leonard Kay, Sr. and Bessie Bernice (Reynolds) Musser in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up in Gower and in 1966 he graduated from Gower High School. On February 25, 1971, he was united in marriage to Debra Lynn Lawson. After their marriage they lived in Gower where they made their home with their daughter Rachael. Debi passed away on January 18, 1980.He delivered farm fuel and propane in the area for Frazier Oil until his retirement in 2018 after 42...
Funeral Service : 09/30/2023
Billy A. Edwards
Date of Death : 09/21/2023Billy A. Edwards, 85, of Smithville, MO, formerly of Dearborn, MO passed away September 21, 2023.He was born on September 12, 1938, to Ralph and Audrey (Boydston) Edwards in Smithville, MO. He grew up in Dearborn, MO and attended North Platte School. He then served his country in the United State Army where he was stationed in Alaska. On June 4, 1960, he was united in marriage to Emma L. “Tee” Jameson. After their marriage they lived in Dearborn where they made their home. In 2014 they moved to Smithville, MO. Tee passed away on May 12, 2016.Billy was a...
Funeral Service : 09/27/2023
Randy Boydston
Date of Death : 09/17/2023Randy Joe Boydston, 69, of Camden Point, MO passed away September 17, 2023.He was born on June 25, 1954, to Ernest Raymond and Lela Maxine (Wright) Boydston in St. Joseph, MO. Randy grew up on the family farm in Camden Point and graduated in 1972 from North Platte High School.On March 15, 1974, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Russell. After their marriage they lived in the Camden Point area where they made their home.Randy farmed for several years until his retirement when he went to work for Clyde Hill. Clyde taught him all he knew about dirt work...
Funeral Service : 09/17/2023
Edna Coldsmith
Date of Death : 09/16/2023Celebration of Life Thursday, November 16th at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Emporia, KS with Visitation from 10:15-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Edna E. Coldsmith passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Gower Convalescent Center in Gower, MO. She was 95.Edna was born May 1, 1928, in Weleetka, OK to William D. Howell and Theresa M. (Newmaster) Howell. Her family later moved to Okmulgee, OK, where she graduated high school in 1946. She attended the Texas State College for Women in Denton, TX, and transferred to The University of Tulsa, where she graduated...
Funeral Service : 11/16/2023
Larry McDonald
Date of Death : 09/13/2023Lawrence “Larry” Eugene McDonald age 71, of Gladstone MO, left this world on September 13, 2023. He was born on November 25, 1951 to Lee and Dorothy McDonald. Larry grew up in Sibley, Levasy, and Independence Missouri. He graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1969.He was preceded in death by both parents, his little brother Randy McDonald, and his niece Amanda McDonald. Survivors include his wife Cathy of Gladstone MO; his daughters, Amber Toates (Nick Reynolds) and Aubrey Wilson (Richard) both of Blue Springs MO; his grandchildren, Alaynna, Richard, Logan, Jake, Alyvia, Katelin, Alexis, and Destiny; his brothers David...
Delbert DuBois
Date of Death : 09/12/2023Delbert DuBois of Kansas City, Mo passed away September 12, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1936, to Louis Lee DuBois and Ada May (Poage) in Gower, Mo. He grew up in the Gower are and graduated from Gower High School Delbert then attended Central Missouri State University and Northwest Missouri State University where he played football and baseball. After college Delbert started his life after college as a successful coach in track and other athletics with high schoolers. Delbert also served his country in the National Guard. Delbert went on to pursue careers outside of athletics in the...
Funeral Service : 10/07/2023
Lori Fields
Date of Death : 09/10/2023Martha “Lori” Fields, 78, of Smithville, MO passed away, September 10, 2023.She was born on February 2, 1945 to Lee and Dannie Mae (Kirby) Ketner in Oklahoma. Martha grew up in Noble, Oklahoma and graduated from Noble High School.She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Jesse Ketner, Doc Ketner, and Frank Ketner.Lori is survived by her children, David Allen Kellogg and Lisa (Rob) Roseman; grandchildren, Lacey, Melodie, Dustin, Amanda, Erica; great-grandchildren, Wyhatt, Raelynn, Madalynn, and Maverick; sisters, Ginny Keller and Inez Keller; sister-in-law, Billie Ketner; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.Private Family Services...
Cecelia E. "Sissy" Chesnut
Date of Death : 09/08/2023Cecelia E. “Sissy” (Gardner) Chesnut, 96, of Dearborn, MO went to her heavenly home on September 8, 2023, at the Gower Convalescent Center.She was born to Elmer and Mary Gardner on August 14, 1927. She graduated from DeKalb High School in May of 1946.On August 30, 1946, she was united in marriage to John W. Chesnut. Afterwards, they lived near Dearborn where they made their home. The marriage produced two sons, Tom and Bernard. John passed away on November 10, 2000. Sissy was a member of the United Methodist Church of Dearborn. Her career was in the medical field, where...
Funeral Service : 09/11/2023
Charles Kidwell
Date of Death : 09/08/2023Charles Wilbur Kidwell, 86, of Edgerton, MO passed away, September 8, 2023.He was born on September 14, 1936 to Robert Wilbur and Olive Marie (Creekmore) Kidwell in Martinsville, MO. Charles grew up in Martinsville, MO and graduated from Bethany High School. He then proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves and the U.S. Air Force.On December 23, 1961 he was united in marriage to Joyce Johnson. After their marriage they lived in Weston, MO and moved to Edgerton in 2013.Charles was a truck driver for Pepsi and retired from Food Barn in 1993. He loved fishing, gardening, camping...
Charlie Barr
Date of Death : 09/07/2023Charles Edward Barr, Jr. 81, of Gladstone, MO passed away, September 7, 2023.He was born on September 17, 1941 to Charles Edward Sr. and Margaret F. (Gerling) Barr in Marshall, MO. Charlie grew up in Marshall and graduated from St. Pius X High School in Kansas City, MO. He then served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.On June 11, 1966 he was united in marriage to Cheryl K. Knipp. After their marriage they lived in Gladstone where they made their home. His wife, Cheryl, preceded him in death on February 17, 2021.Charlie was a car...
Dearle Wamsley
Date of Death : 08/26/2023Dearle James Wamsley, 75, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2023 in Smithville, Missouri surrounded by his family. Dearle was born during a blizzard in January 1948, at the home of the local doctor. He was the son of Eunice and Daniel Wamsley, and grew up on a farm in Whiting, Kansas, learning the importance of hard work and the love of family. Dearle graduated High School in 1966 and then joined the United States Air Force. A small-town man at heart, he was thrust out to explore more of the world during his time stationed at Hickam...
Funeral Service : 09/01/2023
Joyce Gandy
Date of Death : 08/25/2023On August 25, 2023, Joyce Lynne (Morgan) Gandy passed away peacefully at her home in Gower, MO surrounded by her family. Joyce was born to Alfred Leroy and Frances Irene (Hibler) Morgan on September 13, 1942, in Independence, MO. She grew up in Kansas City, MO where she graduated from East High School. In 1961, she met the love of her life, Dale Gandy, and they united in marriage later that year on September 1st. Dale and Joyce built their first home in Trimble, MO, where they resided until later moving to a farm outside of Gower, MO that would...
Funeral Service : 08/29/2023
Wes Yager
Date of Death : 08/24/2023Wesley Russell Yager, 63, of St. Joseph, MO passed away, August 24, 2023.He was born August 23, 1960 to Monte Dee Sr and Pat Ruth (Lane) Yager in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up in St. Joseph and graduated Lafayette High School. In 1984 he was united in marriage to Dina Nelson. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph and had two children. Wes worked at Continental Screw Conveyor in St. Joseph for over 20 years and retired from Summit Truck Bodies in Wathena, KS. He was an avid outdoorsman and a car and truck enthusiast.Wes was preceded in...
Funeral Service : 08/31/2023
Linda Livingston
Date of Death : 08/23/2023Linda Lou Livingston passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023, at the age of 82 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 27, 1941, in Holt, MO. Her greatest joy was her family. She is best known as “Granny”. She opened her home and her heart to everyone she met and loved hosting holiday parties especially her fall parties. She was loving, giving, strong and full of grace.Linda graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1959 where she first met her husband Bill Livingston while riding the school bus. They would marry years later on September 17, 1985. Linda...
Funeral Service : 08/27/2023
Eric Parker
Date of Death : 08/19/2023Eric Stephen Parker, 52, of Platte City, MO passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2023.He was born on October 22, 1970, to Carl A. and Sandra L. (Schmitt) Parker in Ballwin, MO where he grew up and graduated from Lafayette High School in Ballwin, MO. Eric attended college at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO.On August 9, 1997, he was united in marriage to Elisa Sherwood. After their marriage they lived in Platte City, MO where they raised their two boys and made their home.Eric found his love of flying from his father, Carl, who was a professional...
Funeral Service : 08/25/2023Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.