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Carroll Cox
Date of Death : 04/27/2023Lindell Carroll Cox, 84, of Trimble, MO formerly of Edgerton, MO passed away April 27, 2023.He was born on August 31, 1938, to Robert D. and Elma (Dodson) Cox in Carthage, MO. On February 16, 1963, he was united in marriage to Betty Irene Hodge. After their marriage they lived in Edgerton where they made their home. After their retirement they moved to Salida, Colorado and in 2015 they moved back to Trimble. Carroll retired from TWA. He was a member of the Edgerton Methodist Church. Carroll was active in Boys Scouts and belonged to several antique tractor pulling clubs....
Funeral Service : 04/27/2023
Maryln Roan
Date of Death : 04/27/2023Maryln Kay Roan, 74, of Edgerton, MO went home to the Lord on 4/27/2023.She was born to Virgil and Helen (Ray) Roach on August 2, 1948 in Grant City, MO.In June 1966, she married Larry Brown. To this union two daughters were born. They later divorced.In October 1996, she married Richard Roan, and gained two step-daughters. He survives in the home.She worked her entire career in the financial industry, beginning in 1966 with First Trust Bank, St. Joseph, MO and retiring from CoreFirst Bank, Topeka, KS in 2010. She served many banking organizations throughout her career and enjoyed working with...
Funeral Service : 05/04/2023
Donald Lee "Buck" Buckler
Date of Death : 04/26/2023Donald Lee “Buck” Buckler, 68, of Dearborn, MO passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.He was born on December 5, 1954, to Cecil and Helen Ruth (Belcher) Buckler in Leavenworth, KS. Buck grew up in Dearborn and attended North Platte High School. He later took electrician classes through Hillyard’s.Buck worked for Johnson Controls in St. Joseph, MO for almost 40 years and was an active member of the IUE-CWA Local 86116 where he served as a union steward. He loved his family and friends and had a huge passion for music, playing in several different bands and was known...
Funeral Service : 06/10/2023
Mandy Rule
Date of Death : 04/23/2023Amanda Christine Rule, 49 of Smithville, MO passed away April 23, 2023.She was born on July 19, 1973, to Larry Eugene and Pamela Ann (Parrish) Todd in Harrisonville, MO and grew up in the Kansas City, MO area. Mandy attended school in the North Kansas City School District.On June 6, 1992, she was united in marriage Mike Rule. After their marriage they lived in Smithville where they made their home and raised their family.Mandy enjoyed cooking, sewing and loved riding motorcycles with Mike. Most of all, she loved being a mom and a mimi. She was preceded in death by...
Funeral Service : 04/26/2023
Justin Wilson
Date of Death : 04/23/2023Justin Wilson, 36, of Smithville, MO passed away, April 23, 2023.He was born on December 30, 1986 to James Lee and Trona L. (Jensen) Wilson in North Kansas City, MO. He grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School. He attended HVAC Votech School. Justin worked with his father in their family business, Wilson Mechanical in Smithville. He enjoyed music, installing audio equipment, and working on cars.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everett and Barbara Jensen. Justin is survived by parents, Jim and Trona Wilson; brother, Jason (Christina) Wilson; grandmother, Linda Denton; aunt, Amy Denton, cousin,...
Funeral Service : 05/01/2023
Joan Maag
Date of Death : 04/21/2023Iona Joan Maag, 92, of Smithville, MO passed away, April 21, 2023.Joan was born on December 18, 1930 in St. Joseph, MO.Today we gather to honor and remember Joan Maag, a beloved friend and family member and colleague. She was a kind and generous person who touched the lives of everyone she met.She was a person of great strength and courage; She faced life's challenges with grace and dignity and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need.She was a loving and devoted friend, family member and partner. She was always there to lend an ear and...
Funeral Service : 04/27/2023
Rheta McDowell
Date of Death : 04/18/2023Rheta Pearl McDowell, 83, of Trimble, MO passed away April 18, 2023.She was born to Kenneth and Hazel (Bratcher) Clements at home in Walnut Ridge, AR on December 15, 1939. The family moved to Plattsburg, MO in 1953. Rheta graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1956 and from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, MO in 1958. She taught 5th and 6th grades for 2 years in the North Kansas City School District. In 1960, she married the love of her life, Wesley McDowell, living in the Kansas City area before moving to Trimble in 1962. In 2008, she and Wesley...
Funeral Service : 04/22/2023
Donald Swanstone, Jr.
Date of Death : 04/15/2023Donald Swanstone, Jr., 68, of Dearborn, MO passed away April 15, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 17, 1954, to Donald Swanstone, Sr. and Charlotte Maxine (Roberts) Swanstone in Dearborn, MO and in 1973 he graduated from North Platte High School. On July 18, 2020, he was united in marriage to Betty Summitt. They made their home in Dearborn. Donald retired from Ford in 2009 after 34 years of service. He coached the basketball teams of his sons and granddaughter Ava. Donald started and organized the North Platte...
Funeral Service : 04/21/2023
Yancy Shepard
Date of Death : 04/12/2023Yancy Shepard, 52, of Edgerton, MO passed away, April 12, 2023.He was born on October 22, 1970 in Kansas City, Kansas. Yancy grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Winnetonka High School in 1989. He always had a passion for racing, animals and his family.On June 8, 1996 he was united in marriage to Kandis Cox. After their marriage they lived in Gladstone where he owned and operated Yancy’s Automotive. Yancy moved his shop to Smithville in 2002 and in 2004 they moved to Edgerton.He is survived by his wife, Kandis; children, Dylan Shepard, Keeley (Tyler) Collins, and Wyatt...
Funeral Service : 04/22/2023
Nate Emery
Date of Death : 04/09/2023Nathan Emery, 25, of Lathrop, MO passed away, April 9, 2023.He was born on June 28, 1997 in Liberty, Missouri. Nate grew up in Lathrop where he attended school. Nate loved his fiancé, Sarah, and his family and spending time with them. He created his own rap songs and his love and hugs were incomparable.He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kenneth E. Moore and Jon Emery; step-mother, Denise Emery.He is survived by his beloved fiancé, Sarah Loyd; father, Jim Emery; mother Sue Cox Carty and step-father, Bill Carty; siblings, Jimmy (Randi) Johnson, Miranda Christenson, Brittany (Wayne) Price, Bradley...
Funeral Service : 04/17/2023
Lu Darr
Date of Death : 04/07/2023Luella May Darr, 88, of Smithville, MO passed away April 7, 2023. She was born on November 12, 1934, to James H. and Hazel I. (Downing) Hope in Green City, MO where she grew up and graduated from Green City High School. On January 5, 1952, Lu was united in marriage to Frederick Gordon Darr. Fred and Lu settled in Smithville, MO where they owned and operated Darr’s Elite Cleaners and Laundry in Smithville and Platte City for many years. Fred passed away on October 30, 2014. Lu was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Smithville. She...
Funeral Service : 04/15/2023
Ronnie Brandt
Date of Death : 04/07/2023Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Brandt, 73, of Platte City, MO passed away, April 7, 2023.He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Betty Jean Todd Brandt and George Leonard Brandt. He left his earthly home to go to the big fishing hole in Heaven on his 73rd birthday on April 7, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Vicky Talbott, Uncle Joe Todd, Aunt Kathryn and Uncle Charles Moses, father-in-law Raymond Martin, brothers-in-law John Martin, Claude Evertson and Bill Peek. He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Sharon Brandt, and sons Barry (Bridget) Brandt, and three grandchildren, Cason, Bowen...
Funeral Service : 04/15/2023
Lloyd Wright
Date of Death : 04/04/2023Lloyd Eugene Wright, 91, of Smithville, MO passed away April 4, 2023.He was born on May 10, 1931 to Charles Raymond and Mary (Garrett) Wright in Loveland, CO. Lloyd graduated from Graham High School in Graham, MO.On July 23, 1952, he was united in marriage to Gladys Dale Tompkins in Maryville, MO. After their marriage they lived in Barnard until 1955 when they moved to the Kansas City area. In 1989, they moved to rural Smithville where they made their home. Gladys passed away on March 20, 1999. Lloyd married Margaret Ann (Jordan) Atkinson on June 20, 2006. They made...
Funeral Service : 04/08/2023
Rhonda Alexandria
Date of Death : 04/03/2023Rhonda Jean Alexandria, 67, of Plattsburg, MO passed away April 3, 2023.She was born on April 4, 1955, to Richard and Mary Frances (Clark) Graham in Plattsburg, MO where she grew up and graduated from Plattsburg High School.Rhonda was united in marriage to Ronald W. Alexandria. They lived in several areas in Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska until settling in Plattsburg where they made their home and Rhonda cared for her mother. Rhonda was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Plattsburg. Rhonda’s passion in life was her nieces and nephews. She was a very giving person, to know her...
Funeral Service : 04/08/2023
Kenneth Scholle, Sr
Date of Death : 04/02/2023Kenneth Earl Scholle Sr., 93, of Smithville, MO passed away, April 2, 2023.He was born on July 1,1929 to Louis Carl & Sylvia Rae (Addison) Scholle in Wakenda, Missouri. He spent his early years living on the family farm with his parents & siblings in Carrollton, Missouri. On January 7, 1951, he was united in marriage to Esther L. (Radcliff) Scholle. Kenneth served in the United States Army from September 1951 until his discharge in August 1953; training in Fort Riley, Kansas and later serving in Fairbanks Alaska. After his discharge Ken & Esther moved back to Carrollton where their...
Funeral Service : 04/05/2023Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.