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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 : 04/30/2023
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 : 04/21/2023Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.