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Ronnie Jackson
Date of Death : 05/23/2023Ronald “Ronnie” Jackson, 59, of Easton, MO passed away, May 23, 2023.He was born to Harvey and Beverly (Fisher) Jackson in St. Joseph, MO. Ronnie grew up near Easton and graduated from East Buchanan High School in 1981.He was a CDL Driver for Platte County Ready Mix.He was preceded in death by his parents.Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Allie Jackson; sister, Cindy (Ron) Findley; brother, Dennis Jackson (Lori Grove); nephew, Kendal; nieces, Brandy and Ashton; his beloved cat; other relatives many friends.Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
Bob Farr
Date of Death : 05/20/2023After a long-fought battle, Robert Lee (Bob) Farr, 73, of Gower, Missouri, passed away May 20th surrounded by his loving family.He was born on May 22, 1949 to Ray and Helen (Garrahan) Farr in Saint Joseph, MO. Bob grew up in Gower MO where he graduated in 1967 from Gower High School.Bob served in the U S Air Force in Pakistan and Japan in the Security Service. The 6918th RSM/SS in Hakata, Japan was his favorite. In the service his nickname was “Miller”. And “Montana Bob” to his biker buddies from Iowa.He worked with his brother Donnie in farming. And...
Funeral Service : 06/30/2023
Gini Boswell
Date of Death : 05/19/2023Virginia “Gini” Boswell, 83, of Lubbock, TX passed away, May 19, 2023.Gini was born August 5, 1939 to Woodrow Decker and Virginia Ellen (Todd) Decker in St. Joseph, MO. She spent her childhood near Edgerton, MO and attended East Buchanan High School.Gini married Buddie Boswell, also from the Edgerton area, on October 27, 1956 and moved to Columbus, GA where Buddie was stationed with the US Army. After the birth of their first child, SuLin, they moved back to Edgerton where they raised their family of four. Gini co-founded and operated The Union Mill Opry Country Music Show. She and...
Funeral Service : 05/27/2023
Richard Warren
Date of Death : 05/16/2023Richard Warren, 88, of Smithville, MO passed away, May 16, 2023.He was born on July 2, 1934 to Ol Franklin and Gladys Mae (Ford) Warren in Smithville, MO. Richard grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School.On February 15, 1957 he was united in marriage to Carol Gustin. After their marriage they lived in Smithville. In 1991 they moved to the Lake of the Ozarks, and later moved to Kansas City North. His wife, Carol, passed away, September 11, 2006. In 2011 Richard returned to Smithville where he made his home with Doris Rogers.Richard worked at Cook Paint...
Funeral Service : 05/20/2023
Ginny Watson
Date of Death : 05/15/2023Ginny Watson, 63, of Smithville, MO passed away, May 15, 2023.She was born on February 12, 1960 to Lester and Evvalyne (Waters) Lloyd in Smithville, MO. Ginny graduated from Smithville High School in 1979.On June 25, 1980 she was united in marriage to Steven Watson. After their marriage they lived in Smithville where they made their home. Her husband, Steven, passed away, June 4, 2018.She worked for Citibank in Kansas City for over 20 years. Ginny loved art, painting, gardening, camping, four wheeling. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and friends.She was also preceded in...
Funeral Service : 05/19/2023
Wanda White
Date of Death : 05/12/2023Wanda L. (Jones) White of Kansas City, MO., formerly of Richmond, MO and Alamo, TX, passed away peacefully at home May 12, 2023, at the age of 90. A private scattering of cremains will occur at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City MO 64108 or the United Christian Presbyterian Church, 501 N Spartan, Richmond, MO 64085. Wanda was born January 12, 1933, in Monroe County, MO. to Vern and Maggie (Howell) Jones. She graduated from Paris HS in Paris, Missouri in 1951. She lived in Richmond, MO for over 30...
Funeral Service : 05/12/2023
Herman Buter
Date of Death : 05/12/2023Herman Buter, 95, of Easton, MO passed away May 12, 2023.He was born on November 10, 1927 to Herman John and Mary (Rath) Buter in Dunlap, Iowa where he grew up and attended school. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Dunlap. While working road construction in Wathena, KS, he met the love of his life Darlene. On April 17, 1954, he married Frances Darlene Erb. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph, MO and in 1969, they moved to Easton, MO where they made...
Funeral Service : 05/18/2023
Carolyn Miller
Date of Death : 05/11/2023Carolyn Miller, 76, of rural Edgerton, MO passed away at her farm on May 11, 2023.She was born on August 18, 1946 to Mitchell Ellis and Gladys Pauline (Gladd) McNeil in Tahlequah, OK. The family lived in Oklahoma and later moved to Kearney, MO where she graduated from Kearney High School. Carolyn worked for Weber Real Estate in Kearney for many years. She later attended paralegal school and worked as a paralegal secretary for several law firms in the Smithville and Kansas City area. After her retirement, Carolyn enjoyed working on her farm and taking care of the animals.She was...
Charlie Sloan
Date of Death : 05/10/2023Charles E. Sloan, 73, of Plattsburg, MO passed away, May 10, 2023.He was born on September 29, 1949 to Carl W. and Mary Elberta (Shannon) Sloan in St. Joseph, MO. Charlie grew up near Plattsburg and graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1967.On July 18, 1969 he was united in marriage to Mary Jo Evans. After their marriage they lived on their farm northwest of Plattsburg. Charlie was the owner of Sloan Farms where he had a large Black Angus cattle herd and row crop operation. He held an annual cattle sale for 25 years on the farm. Charlie had...
Funeral Service : 05/12/2023
Cory Wohlford
Date of Death : 05/10/2023Jon Corington “Cory” Wohlford, 60, of Smithville, MO passed away, May 10, 2023, at his home in Smithville.He was born on May 1, 1963, to Jonathan and Rebecca Jane (Lowman) Wohlford in St. Joseph, MO. Cory grew up in Trimble, MO and in 1981 graduated from Plattsburg High School. During high school he participated in football, basketball and track where he was a 2 year all state defensive back and was the quarterback of the 1979 State Championship Football Team. Cory is a 1,000 point scorer for the basketball team and his relay team still holds the record for the...
Funeral Service : 05/16/2023
Patrick Mullendore
Date of Death : 05/07/2023Patrick Mullendore, 58, of Dearborn, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO passed away, May 7, 2023.He was born on September 24, 1964 to Clinton Jerome and Donna Lea (Spiers) Mullendore in Smithville, MO. Pat grew up near Dearborn and graduated from North Platte High School in 1982, where he participated in sports, school plays, band and musical quartets.On September 30, 1989 he was united in marriage to Mitchie (Sturgeon) Mullendore, and to this union they had three wonderful sons.Pat was a certified surgical first assistant for several neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeons in the Kansas City area for several years. His...
Funeral Service : 05/20/2023
Brandon Elifrits
Date of Death : 05/04/2023Brandon Michael Elifrits, 26, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away, May 4, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1996, to Darin and Katrina (Harrell) Elifrits. He grew up in KC Northland area and graduated from Park Hill High School in 2015. Brandon was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan and enjoyed fishing, food and tie -dyeing. He was preceded in death by his aunts, Susan Merrigan and Amanda Veit. Brandon is survived by his mom and dad, sister Shelby (Angel Mendoza) Elifrits, nephews Emiliano and Isaias Mendoza, grandparents Laverne and Sharon Elifrits and Mary Cole, and numerous other aunts,...
Funeral Service : 05/10/2023
Maxine Jackson
Date of Death : 05/03/2023Maxine Jackson, 94, of Easton, MO passed away, May 3, 2023.She was born on February 17, 1929 to Pern Ival and Ethel (McClain) Easter in Rushville, MO. Maxine grew up in Rushville, the family later moved to the Gower area, and she graduated from Gower High School. On June 28, 1947 she was united in marriage to Howard Dale Jackson. After their marriage they lived in rural Easton where they farmed and made their home. Her husband, Howard, passed away, March 10, 2013. Maxine was a member of the Gower Christian Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for...
Funeral Service : 05/08/2023
Tom Hanks
Date of Death : 05/01/2023Thomas Clinton Hanks, 70, of Smithville, MO passed away May 1, 2023.He was born on August 18, 1952, to Donald Ward and Mary Kathryn (Byrd) Hanks in Smithville where he grew up. Tom graduated in 1971 from Wentworth Military Academy and in 1973, he graduated from Wentworth Military Junior College all in Lexington, MO. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Ward and Kathryn Hanks.He is survived by his brother Don Hanks and wife Rita; sisters Glenda Cantwell and Sarah Singleton and husband Shelby; nieces and nephews Todd (Yvette) Hanks, Nancy Hanks, Randy Hanks, Erica (Brenden) McCullough, Matt (Rebecca)...
Funeral Service : 06/10/2023
Ralph Haskins
Date of Death : 04/30/2023Ralph Haskins, 84, of Leavenworth, KS passed away, April 30, 2023.He was born on June 11, 1938 to Rubert and Lillian (Palmer) Haskins in Leavenworth, KS. Ralph grew up and attended school in Leavenworth. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy.He was united in marriage to Mary Dorsey. They had two children, Michael and Robin, who they raised in Leavenworth. Ralph joined the Boilmakers Union Local 83 in Kansas City in 1977, retiring in 1999. He later married Ruth Murray in 2001. They moved around the United States, and returned to Leavenworth in 2005, and moved to Smithville...
Funeral Service : 04/30/2023Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.