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Charles Rawlings
Date of Death : 09/08/2022Charles Rawlings, 80, of Platte City, MO passed away, September 8, 2022.He was born on November 8, 1941 to Earl Charles and Nellie Wray (Buckler) Rawlings in Weston, MO. He attended North Platte High School.On September 28, 1963 he was united in marriage to Judith Lynn Hansroth. After their marriage they lived in Platte City where they made their home. His wife, Judy, passed away, May 5, 2021.Charles worked for Hotpoint Appliances and Leonard Brothers Truck line. In addition to working, he was a lifelong farmer. In his earlier years he enjoyed racoon hunting and later gardening. But most of...
Funeral Service : 09/13/2022
Harley Landis
Date of Death : 09/07/2022Harley Austin Landis, 28, of Ft. Worth, TX formerly of Gower, MO passed away.He was born on March 4, 1994 in Kansas City, MO. Harley grew up in Gower and graduated from East Buchanan High School in 2012. While in elementary school he attended SAIL and while in high school he attended Hillyard Technical School. Harley then served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Texas and was deployed to Afghanistan. Harley was united in marriage to Christine Weaver. They lived in the Ft. Worth, Texas area where they raised their four children. Harley always enjoyed his visits...
Funeral Service : 11/05/2022
Jack Miller
Date of Death : 09/05/2022Jack C. Miller, 82, of Trimble, MO passed away, September 5, 2022.He was born on August 9, 1940 to Clifford and Victoria (Smith) Miller in Trimble, MO. He attended a country schoolhouse near Lilly, MO and graduated from Plattsburg High School. On April 3, 1993 he was united in marriage to Sherry (Sloan) Burkhart. After their marriage they lived on the family farm in Trimble where they made their home.Jack was a member of the Paradise Christian Church until it closed, and then faithfully attended Plattsburg Baptist Church. Jack was an avid reader and enjoyed historical books, especially about Jesse...
Funeral Service : 09/10/2022
Shirley Boner
Date of Death : 08/20/2022Shirley Ann Boner, 70, of St. Joseph, MO formerly of Plattsburg, MO passed away on August 20, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.Shirley was born on February 25, 1952, in Smithville, MO to Joe and Nancy Streeter. She grew up in Plattsburg, MO, where she was a lifelong resident. On December 31, 1972, she was united in marriage to Bill Boner and together they raised two children, Shawna Boner and Joseph “Joe” Boner.For many years, Shirley worked at Clinton Manor in Plattsburg. She loved her job working with the elderly as a caregiver and later as an...
Funeral Service : 08/26/2022
David L. Cox
Date of Death : 08/20/2022David L. Cox, 76, of Kansas City, MO passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at St. Luke's hospital in KCMO.David was born on May 14, 1946 in Milan, MO. Kindhearted and interested in those around him, he remained active in Westport High School alumni activities and enjoyed the comradery of friends over breakfast each morning.Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Hazel Cox. Survivors include his two sons: Aaron Cox (Angie) of Smithville and Lance Cox of Kansas City. Grandchildren: Lauren and Dante Cox. Siblings: Richard Cox (Marsha), Douglas Cox (Pat),...
Funeral Service : 08/31/2022
Paul Coleman
Date of Death : 08/15/2022Paul David Coleman, 73, of Dearborn, MO passed away August 15, 2022.He was born on July 11, 1949, to Austin W. Coleman III and Kathryn (Viergever) Coleman in Topeka, Kansas. Paul grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School. He did his undergraduate studies at KU and later graduated with his Juris Doctor from Washburn University in Topeka, KS. Paul practiced law both corporate and private for several years. He belonged to and was active with the Topeka Bow Hunters and the Missouri Bow Hunters Association. Paul was an avid musician and was a member of the Shyster...
Funeral Service : 08/15/2022
Mary Frances White
Date of Death : 08/14/2022Mary Frances White, 91, of Platte City, MO passed away at her home of 59 years on August 14, 2022.Frances was born on July 2, 1931 and was married on July 31, 1959 to George E. White. She was a stay-at-home mom and raised their three children. Frances was a member of the Platte City United Methodist Church. She worked at McDonald’s in Platte City for 25 years as a hostess. She loved her job more than anything visiting with hundreds of customers over the years.She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Thomas, her husband, George White, and...
Funeral Service : 08/19/2022
Marguerite Jones
Date of Death : 08/11/2022Evelyn Marguerite Jones, 94, of Smithville, MO passed away August 11, 2022.She was born on February 2, 1928, to Walter A. and Loy Eden (Kelley) Guy in Brighton, Colorado where she grew up and graduated from Brighton High School. On January 11, 1948, she was united in marriage to Arthur Warren Jones. After their marriage they lived in Platte County where they made their home. Warren passed away on February 13, 1996. In 2006, Marguerite moved to Smithville. Marguerite owned Hauber-Jones Sundries in Parkville for several years and later retired from O.H. Gerry Optical after 20+ years. She was an...
Funeral Service : 08/15/2022
Vernon Dutcher
Date of Death : 08/08/2022Vernon Dutcher, 84, of Camden Point, MO passed away, August 8, 2022.Vernon grew up primarily in Kansas City and many will know him as “Bucky”. Their small family did spend time in several other states, and he loved to tell the stories of those travels. After high school he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany where he met his forever girl Ursula. They were married in Germany and returned to Kansas City where they made their home. Vernon spent 35 years with TWA as an instrument mechanic and that employment allowed them all to travel, especially...
Funeral Service : 08/12/2022
John Johnson
Date of Death : 08/05/2022John Johnson, 86, of Gower, MO passed away, August 5, 2022.He was born on July 23, 1936 to John Curtis and Veda Eudora (Bowers) Johnson in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. He grew up in Lewis, MO and attended Calhoun High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge he lived in Kansas City and in 1971 moved to Gower where he made his home.He owned and operated John’s 66 Service Station and later John’s Repair. John was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Gower American Legion Post 393.John was preceded...
Funeral Service : 08/09/2022
Charlotte Mead
Date of Death : 08/05/2022Charlotte Ann Mead, 82, of Gower, MO passed away, August 5, 2022, at her home.She was born on February 22, 1940, to R.D. and Iris (Vaughn) Everett in rural Gower, MO. Charlotte was a graduate of Gower High School, class of 1957, and Caster’s Beauty Academy.On November 1, 1958, she was united in marriage to Bernard Mead. They enjoyed 47 years of marriage until Bernard’s death on April 30, 2006. Charlotte was a beautician at Margaret’s Beauty Shop and the Gower Convalescent Center for many years, retiring in 2006. After retirement, she enjoyed many happy years of babysitting her great-grandchildren....
Funeral Service : 08/10/2022
Phillip N. Shackelford
Date of Death : 08/05/2022Phillip Noah Shackelford, of Paola, KS formerly of Smithville, MO passed away, August 5, 2022. He was born on December 28, 1996 in Kansas City, MO. He grew up in Smithville and Paola and graduated from Paola High School.Phillip worked for UPS. He was an Eagle Scout and served on the Camp Geiger staff. Phillip enjoyed drawing, playing basketball, and Rocky movie marathons. He also enjoyed making people laugh and smile. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.He was preceded in death by his father, John Shackelford; brother, John Moroni Shackelford; aunt, Kerri...
Funeral Service : 08/13/2022
Jim Justus
Date of Death : 08/02/2022James Norman “Jim” Justus, 71, of Smithville, MO, passed away on August 2, 2022. He was born January 29, 1951, in Smithville, MO.Jim graduated from Smithville High School in 1969 and was a career truck driver. He was also a trained Emergency Management Technician. He had a passion for music and was the lead singer for Badlands for many years. His hobbies included building and flying model airplanes, touring the country by motorcycle and RV, watching old westerns and connecting with people across the country—and the world—on his CB and Ham radios (final sign offs have been made for Sharpshooter...
Funeral Service : 08/02/2022
Kathy French
Date of Death : 08/02/2022Kathy June French, 74, of Smithville, Mo. passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on August 2, 2022. She had fought a difficult 15-month battle with ovarian cancer.Kathy was born October 20, 1947 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to Marvin Sudbury and Norma Mae (Razer) Sudbury. She is predeceased by her parents, her two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marty (Larry) Driver, Edith (Sydney) Parks, and a nephew Richard D. Parks, all of Smithville.Kathy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Philip French of the home, a daughter Jonica (John) Merritt of Smithville and a son Lucas (Lisa)...
Funeral Service : 10/08/2022
Patricia Scott
Date of Death : 07/29/2022Patricia Scott, 83, of Gower, MO passed away, July 29, 2022.She was born on October 15, 1938 to David James and Dorothy Margaret (Mangum) Holloway in Muskogee, OK. Pat graduated from Liberty High School.Pat was united in marriage to Kenneth Scott. He preceded her in death in 1997.She was also preceded in death by her parents and sister, Katherine Swearingen.Pat is survived by her daughters, Kim (Jack) Peck and Shari (Doug) Cornelson; four granddaughters; brother, David (Kathy) Holloway; other relatives and many friends.Visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 3rd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,...
Funeral Service : 08/03/2022Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.