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Louetta Wade
Date of Death : 11/18/2022Louetta Wade, 95, of Trimble, MO passed away, November 18, 2022.She was born on November 17, 1927 to Daniel Rice and Vera Lou (Dray) Waters in Kearney, MO. She attended Prairie Point School near Trimble, MO where she grew up.On December 9, 1944 she was united in marriage to Garland “Jiggs” Wade. After their marriage they lived in Trimble where they farmed and made their home. Her husband passed away on October 18, 1995.Louetta sold produce and eggs at the City Market for many years, and she enjoyed crocheting.She was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael...
Funeral Service : 11/21/2022
Linda Frazier
Date of Death : 11/12/2022Click here to livestream the service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEG0Jf4a6yULinda Sue (Bland) Frazier, 80, of Gower, MO passed away November 12, 2022.She was born on December 3, 1941, to H.F. and Eda Marguerite (Moore) Bland in St. Joseph, MO. Linda grew up in Gower and in 1959 she graduated from Gower High School. She later attended Gards Business School in St. Joseph.On September 10, 1960, she was united in marriage to Michael Metz Frazier. They lived in Gower where they made their home.Linda worked for Spelman Memorial Hospital in Smithville, MO, Armors in St. Joseph, MO and KCP&L in Kansas City, MO. She...
Funeral Service : 11/18/2022
Lonnie Thomas
Date of Death : 11/10/2022Albert L. Thomas, Jr. passed away on November 10, 2022 at the age of 91.He was born on January 9, 1931 to Bernice and Albert Thomas, Sr. in Atchison, Kansas where he grew up.On August 9, 1959 he was united in marriage to Rosalee Hines. They settled in Gower in 1965 where they made their home.He served in the Air Force as a pilot. After his service, he attended University of Kansas where he graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. After college he moved to California and then to Texas to work for Lockheed Martin before returning to the...
Funeral Service : 11/16/2022
Jan Palmer
Date of Death : 11/07/2022Janet Palmer, 60, of St. Joseph, MO passed away November 7, 2022.She was born on September 28, 1962 in St. Joseph, MO. Jan grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Benton High School in 1981. She then received her Associate Degree in Accounting.On June 16, 1984 she was united in marriage to Scott Palmer. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph where they made their home.Jan was a Finance Associate Coordinator for PepsiCo for 20 years. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, canoeing, camping, spelunking, gardening, and canning. Jan loved spending time with her...
Funeral Service : 11/11/2022
Craig Scheidecker
Date of Death : 11/07/2022Craig Raymond Scheidecker, 66, of Smithville, MO unexpectantly passed away November 7, 2022.He was born on February 8, 1956, to Robert and Annabel (Jones) Scheidecker in Sandwich, Illinois and graduated from Milan High School in Milan, Missouri. Craig was an avid cattleman, helping with the family’s ranch. He won several awards showing cattle throughout the country. Craig attended University of Missouri in Columbia where he received his degree in agriculture education and was a member of the Farmhouse Fraternity. He then received his masters degree in agricultural economics from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville where he met his wife...
Funeral Service : 11/12/2022
Bill Matthews
Date of Death : 11/06/2022William G. Matthews (Bill) passed away November 6, 2022, at the Gower Convalescent Center in Gower, MO.Bill was born on March 8, 1937, to Laburn and Lorene Matthews and spent much of his childhood fishing, hunting, and playing in the rivers and forests of Northwest Arkansas. When Bill turned 17, he joined the U.S. Army after convincing his dad to sign for him. After completing training in South Carolina and Alabama, Bill took a troop transport to England and then to Germany where he served his entire enlistment. Upon discharge in 1957 he returned to Arkansas where he became a...
Funeral Service : 11/06/2022
Gene Meade
Date of Death : 11/02/2022Gene Meade 86, of Easton, MO passed away November 2, 2022.He was born on April 18, 1936, to John and Maudie Mae (Hook) Meade in Easton, MO where he grew up and graduated from Easton High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. On February 3, 1963, he was united in marriage to Venita Irene Mayes. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph, MO, moving to Easton in 1965 where Gene built their home. Venita passed away on April 9, 1993.Gene was a printer for West Tab and Mead Products...
Funeral Service : 11/12/2022
Lynda Mackey
Date of Death : 11/01/2022Lynda Mackey, 76, of Gower, MO formerly of Forrest City, MO passed away, November 1, 2022.She was born on August 12, 1946 to Paul Alvin and Elizabeth Pearl (Grimes) Lincoln in Forrest City, MO. Lynda grew up in Forrest City and graduated from Forrest City High School.Lynda worked for Texaco in Parkville, MO for many years. She enjoyed farming with her father, raising horses, and watching and participating in all sports.She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Wilma Lincoln; infant brother, Larry Lincoln; and sister, Betty Cregger.Lynda is survived by her son, Lincoln Mackey and wife Sherri; Donna...
Funeral Service : 11/01/2022
Homer Goad
Date of Death : 11/01/2022Homer Goad, 96, of Plattsburg, MO passed away, November 1, 2022.He was born on January 5, 1926 to Samuel and Myrtle (Quinn) Goad in Plattsburg, MO where he grew up and attended school.On January 21, 1955 he was united in marriage to Mary Gardner. After their marriage they lived in Plattsburg where they made their home. His wife, Mary, passed away on April 6, 1992.Homer was a truck driver for Newby Brothers many years. He then worked at Oakridge in Plattsburg until his retirement. Homer enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren.He was also preceded in death...
Funeral Service : 11/05/2022
Kathy West
Date of Death : 10/30/2022Kathleen Gail West, 71 of St. Joseph, MO, passed away October 30, 2022.She was born on March 24, 1951, to Lloyd Dale and Betty Jean (Barnes) Swartz in St. Joseph, MO where she grew up and graduated from Benton High School. Kathy then served in the U.S. Navy where she was stationed in Hawaii and where her son Chip was born. After her honorable discharge, she returned to St. Joseph where she made her home and raised Chip. Kathy worked as a convenient store clerk for many years in the south end. She enjoyed working with and being around the...
Funeral Service : 11/20/2022
Jon Hines
Date of Death : 10/30/2022Jon Eric Hines, 55, of Parkville, MO passed away October 30, 2022.He was born on July 21, 1967, to Fletcher and Frances (Newby) Hines in Independence, MO and graduated from Van Horn High School in 1985.On July 14, 2001, he was united in marriage to Julie (Jamison) Knighton. After their marriage they lived in Parkville, MO where they made their home.Jon was a Platte County Deputy. Later he was a Weatherby Lake Police Officer and Deputy and Homeland Security Officer in Kansas City where he worked both jobs until 2007 when he was no longer able to work because of...
Funeral Service : 11/05/2022
Ed Mears
Date of Death : 10/26/2022Eddie Gene Mears, 78, of Faucett, MO passed away, October 26, 2022.He was born on March 25, 1944 to Roy Levi and Opal Mae (Wood) Mears in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up and attended school in Faucett, MO.Ed and his twin brother, Fred, did custom combining, hay baling and livestock hauling along with Ed’s nephews. Ed enjoyed truck and tractor pulling events with family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, Freddie Mears; brothers, Marlin Mears and Merlin Mears; daughter, Jennifer Jumps; and his son, Brian Mears.Ed is survived by his companion of 32...
Funeral Service : 10/26/2022
Judy Rogers
Date of Death : 10/23/2022Judy Sue Rogers, 74, of Easton, KS passed away October 23, 2022.She was born on November 24, 1947, to Charles and Lavina Irene (Mika) Kelsey in Kansas City, MO. Judy grew up in Laredo, MO until 6th grade when the family moved to Ottumwa, IA. During her senior year in high school, the family moved to Trenton, MO where she met the love of her life, Sid Rogers and graduated from Trenton High School in 1965. On January 23, 1966, she was united in marriage to Sid. They lived in several areas while Sid was in the United States Air...
Funeral Service : 10/29/2022
Margie Miller
Date of Death : 10/20/2022Margie June (Rotert) Miller died on October 20th, 2022, at age 87 in her home in Gower, Missouri. Margie June was born to Oscar and Flossie (Batschelett) Cowan on January 15th, 1935. She was raised and lived much of her life in the Piper community, 15 miles west of Clinton, Missouri. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1952.She married Willard John Rotert on April 25th, 1955, and they had two daughters: Rhonda Kay and Darla Sue.Margie was very active in church and her children’s school and 4-H activities. She enjoyed horseback riding and was a valuable partner in the...
Funeral Service : 10/27/2022
Sue Oliver
Date of Death : 10/19/2022Martha Sue Oliver, 91, of Smithville, MO passed away, October 19, 2022.She was born on December 7, 1930 to Ernest and Mary Ethel Riley in Huntsville, MO. Sue grew up in Huntsville, MO where she graduated from high school.On March 4, 1950 she was united in marriage to William Ray Oliver. After their marriage they lived in Moberly, MO, Macon, MO and in the 1960’s they moved to Smithville where they made their home. Her husband, Bill, passed away on May 25, 1998.Sue was a homemaker most of her life, who’s faith in God was very important to her. She...
Funeral Service : 10/27/2022Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.