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Gloria Ball
Date of Death : 10/16/2022Gloria Arlene Ball, 72, of Camden Point, MO passed away October 16, 2022.She was born on May 17, 1950, to Walter David and Paulene Elizabeth (Terry) Landes. Gloria grew up in Claycomo and in 1968, she graduated from Oak Park High School. On December 14, 1968, she was united in marriage to Bartlett Franklin Ball. After their marriage they lived in Claycomo and in 1975, they moved to Camden Point where they made their home.Gloria was a member of the Claycomo Church of Christ. She loved her flowers and gardening. Gloria dedicated her life to her grandchildren and family and...
Funeral Service : 10/22/2022
Larry Parks, Sr.
Date of Death : 10/12/2022Larry Parks, Sr., 82 of Gardner, KS passed away October 12, 2022.He was born on November 17, 1939, to Earl S. and Nadine (Kepler) Parks in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, KS.Larry retired from A&P when the company moved from Kansas City. He then worked for Masson’s Greenhouse where he retired after over 20 years of service. Larry loved gardening and taking care of his dog Jake. One of the highlights of Larry’s life was being able to be a part of building his son Larry, Jr., home. Larry always took pride in...
Funeral Service : 10/21/2022
Ronald Hill
Date of Death : 10/06/2022Ronald Keith Hill, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in Hanover, NH.Ronald was born on May 26, 1932, in New York Township, Caldwell County, Missouri to Hazel Harriet (Frazier) Hill and Gerald Drexel Hill. He grew up on the Hill family farm in Caldwell County and graduated from New York High School in 1950 where he was active in team sports. He attended Trenton, MO Junior College and Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, MO before serving in the United States Army from 1953 – 1955, where he attained the rank of sergeant. On August 5, 1956, Ronald...
Funeral Service : 10/14/2022
Eva Faye Denney
Date of Death : 10/05/2022Eva Faye Denney, 92, of Smithville, MO passed away, October 5, 2022.The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 4th at the First Christian Church in Smithville with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private Family Inurnment: Ridgely Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church or Megan’s Paws and Claws-City of Smithville, MO Dog Pound.Faye was born November 26, 1929, in Plattsburg, MO to Moody and Alberta (Grogan) Norris. She was a graduate of Smithville High School, where she was active in choir, basketball and numerous...
Funeral Service : 11/04/2022
Eileen Askren
Date of Death : 10/05/2022Eileen Jane Askren, 101, of Plattsburg, MO passed away September 5, 2022.She was born on September 18, 1921, to Calvin and Iva Lee (Harris) Anderson near Hemple, MO and was raised in rural Clinton County. On October 7, 1962, she was united in marriage to Charles Askren and he preceded her in death in 1982. She was a seamstress for herself and others and she enjoyed making crafts.Eileen was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother Merritt Anderson, infant brother and sister, her daughters Charlene Stevens and Anne Matias and two granddaughters Gail Anne Gregalunas and Christina Askren.She...
Funeral Service : 10/09/2022
Kathyrn Snyder
Date of Death : 10/03/2022Kathryn Louise Snyder (Coulter), 85, of Smithville, MO went to be the Lord on Monday, October 3, 2022. She had been in the care of NorthCare Hospice House when she passed peacefully. Kathryn was born March 20, 1937 in Henry County, Missouri to Cecil Coulter and Elma Wirsig. She was raised in Shawnee Mound attending High School in Clinton, Missouri. After graduating she and her friends moved to Kansas City to begin their working careers.In 1956 she met Paul Snyder and they were united in marriage on January 12, 1957. Kathryn worked for a major banking institute in Kansas City....
Funeral Service : 10/07/2022
Cary Singleton
Date of Death : 09/30/2022The Lord called Cary Dean Singleton home, passing of natural causes on September 30, 2022. He was born on January 14, 1961, to Richard Wayne and Sylvia Bell (Figg) Singleton in San Antonio, TX. Cary grew up in Mendon, MO and later graduated from Chillicothe High School. He attended the University of Missouri - Columbia earning a Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Education and a minor in Ag Econ. While attending MU he met the love of his life, Marta Sieveking, and they were united in marriage on May 21, 1983. After living in several areas across Missouri, they settled in...
Funeral Service : 10/07/2022
Dick Hess
Date of Death : 09/28/2022Lawrence Richard ‘Dick” Hess, 84, of Smithville, MO passed away, September 28, 2022.He was born on August 23, 1938 to Ernest “Spec” and Clova (Balke) Hess in Smithville, MO. Dick grew up and graduated from Smithville High School in 1957. He then served in the U.S. Army.On June 23, 1961 he was united in marriage to Peggy Williams. After their marriage they lived in Smithville where they made their home.Dick worked for Ford Motor Company and retired after 33 years. He enjoyed boating, fishing, trips to Colorado, and Wednesday Night Over The Hill Gang.He was preceded in death by his...
Funeral Service : 10/08/2022
Liz McMillian
Date of Death : 09/27/2022Elizabeth Anne “Liz” McMillian, 69, of Plattsburg, MO passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.She was born to James Clarence and Hazel (Russell) Powers on November 12, 1952, in St. Joseph, MO. Liz attended Plattsburg High School in Plattsburg, MO. On September 20, 1969, she was united in marriage to Charles McMillian. After their marriage they lived in Plattsburg where they raised their family and made their home. Liz was always taking care of other people. She was a CNA, a Restorative Aide and retired as the Dietary Manager from Gower Convalescent Center...
Funeral Service : 10/01/2022
Duane "Dewey" Lembke
Date of Death : 09/25/2022Duane Allen Lembke, 77, of Gower, MO formerly of Ventura, CA passed away, September 25, 2022. He was born on April 6, 1945 to Alfred and Geneva (Cassle) Lembke in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Duane grew up and graduated high school in Albert Lea. He then served his country in the U.S. Army.On December 21, 1986 he was united in marriage to Cheryl Jones. After their marriage they lived in Ventura, California and in 2013 they moved to Gower, MO.Dewey was a truck driver for T&T Truck and Crane in Ventura, CA for over 25 years. He loved his job tremendously...
Funeral Service : 09/25/2022
Harold Dennis
Date of Death : 09/25/2022Harold Dean Dennis, 89, of Plevna, KS passed away September 25, 2022, in St. Joseph, MO. Harold was born in Wichita, Kansas to Fay and Lois Dennis on September 13, 1933. He grew up in Plevna, Kansas on the family farm with his younger brother Bob and younger sister Sharon. Harold graduated from Plevna High School and served his country in the United States Army. Harold married his high school sweetheart Helen Ernestine “Tina” Nusser on January 21, 1956, and they were married for 66 years. They lived on the family farm where they raised their three kids, Jeanette, Janelle...
Funeral Service : 09/29/2022
Roy Spicer
Date of Death : 09/20/2022John Leroy Spicer, 71, of Kansas City, MO passed away September 20, 2022.He was born on September 18, 1951, to John Leroy and Marjorie Lenor (Lynn) Spicer in Leon, IA. Roy grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Oak Park High School and later attended UCLA where he studied business management.Roy owned A-1 Printing Company in Kansas City. He was an avid softball player and coached little league baseball. Roy also enjoyed country dancing, traveling, bowling, fishing, kayaking, hiking and being outdoors. He was involved in several business networking groups in the Kansas City area.He was involved in the...
Funeral Service : 10/08/2022
Bennie Tester
Date of Death : 09/15/2022Bennie Tester, 75, of Holt, MO passed away, September 15, 2022.He was born on June 23, 1947 to Andrew Franklin and Eunice Maxine (Blankenship) Tester in Smithville, MO. Bennie grew up near Plattsburg and graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1965. He attended Central Missouri State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology. Bennie then served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.On June 11, 1977 he was united in marriage to Deborah Hartsock. After their marriage they lived outside of Holt where they made their home.Bennie worked in the paint industry in North...
Funeral Service : 09/19/2022
Tim Morey
Date of Death : 09/12/2022Here is the link to the live stream of the service: https://youtu.be/Pf0DCO4zTuQTimothy “Tim” Ray Morey, Sr., 63, of Empire Prairie, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2022.Tim, the son of George “Inky” Leroy and Shirley Jeanne (Miller) Morey was born December 7, 1958, in St. Joseph, Missouri. His parents preceded him in death.On October 24, 2009, Tim was united in marriage to Janet Lynn (Allgaier) Parton.Tim was a third-generation auto body shop repair man. At a young age he followed his father and uncles to work at various body shops. A couple of body shops he...
Funeral Service : 09/16/2022
David Haley
Date of Death : 09/12/2022David Haley, 63, of Plattsburg, MO passed away, September 12, 2022.He was born on March 5, 1959 to Donald and Roberta (Hook) Haley in Smithville, MO. David grew up in Holt, MO and graduated from Kearney High School in 1977.David and Betty made their home at Look Away Station outside of Plattsburg for 32 years. David worked in construction most of his life. He was an outdoorsman and loved his horses and all things cowboy. He was preceded in death by his father; daughter, Sydney Green; granddaughter, Kandyce; and nephew, James Haley.David is survived by Betty Sims; children, Erica Haley...
Funeral Service : 09/18/2022Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.