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Zelma Cook
Date of Death : 06/27/2023Zelma LaRue (Staggs) Cook, 84, of Dearborn, MO passed away, June 27, 2023.She was born on September 1, 1938 to Wallace Paul and Alda Price (Gowen) Staggs in St. Joseph, MO. She was a 1956 graduate of North Platte High School. She then attended Gard’s Business College which prepared her for various office skills.Zelma was employed by Cook Paint and Varnish Company in North Kansas City in the Accounting Department, Dannen Mills in St. Joseph, and St. Joseph Tent and Awning Company. Zelma worked for M&M Hearing Aid Company in Kansas City, managing several hearing aid fitters at age 25....
Funeral Service : 07/02/2023
Bill Young
Date of Death : 06/26/2023William Leroy “Bill” Young, 83, of Gladstone, MO passed away June 26, 2023.He was born on June 6, 1940, to William Robert and Marion Young in Bethany, MO. Bill grew up in North Kansas City and graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1958.On June 12, 1965, he was united in marriage to Alice Thornton. After their marriage they lived in Gladstone, MO where they made their home. Alice passed away on September 27, 2021. Bill worked as a real estate agent with his wife Alice for over 35 years in the Kansas City area. He loved spending the...
Funeral Service : 07/01/2023
Elmo Batman
Date of Death : 06/24/2023Elmo Eugene Batman, 79, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 24, 2023.He was born on February 27, 1944, to Ralph Ermin and Martha Frances (Brown) Batman in Great Bend, KS where he grew up and attended school. Elmo served a short stent with the National Guard. He played music his entire life from the age of 13. In 1969, Elmo moved to Kansas City, MO and continued his music career in the area playing with several different groups. Elmo also played with several different county music stars including Freddie Fender, Grandpa Jones, and String Bean. He was preceded in...
Funeral Service : 10/07/2023
Jane Giddens
Date of Death : 06/20/2023Ora Jane Giddens, 78, of Independence, MO, passed away on June 20, 2023. Jane was born on June 30, 1944 to Clyde Argyle and Goldie Bernice (Tyler) in Kansas City, MO. Upon graduating from Central Missouri State University, she worked for the City of Kansas City, MO in the Water Department until her retirement in 1998. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist church in Independence, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerry Giddens. She is survived by a sister, Joyce Hatchette; niece and husband, Berna Sue and Mike Casper; nephew and wife, Cliff...
Funeral Service : 06/24/2023
Esther Reynolds
Date of Death : 06/17/2023Esther Reynolds, 90, of Plattsburg, MO passed away, June 17, 2023.Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27th with visitation from 10:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Church of Jesus Christ, Osborn, MO. Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Gower, MO.
Funeral Service : 06/27/2023
Xela MaeLea
Date of Death : 06/16/2023Xela MaeLea passed away Friday, June 16th, 2023 at the age of 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days. She was born Friday, March 13th, 2020 in Americus, Georgia. She is the second youngest of 8 siblings. Xela MaeLea had an undeniable pureness, and her tender love was felt by all she encountered. Xela was an adventurous child, and kept everyone on their toes. She was ornery, in the best way. Her inquisitive nature led to many revelations, and an appreciation for things often overlooked. She particularly had an admiration for picking flowers. She was abundantly vocal from birth, and...
Funeral Service : 06/30/2023
Mary Anderson
Date of Death : 06/15/2023Mary Elizabeth (Montague) Anderson, 101, of Platte City, passed away on June 15, 2023, at the Gower Convalescent Center. Mary Bet or Betsy as she was called by her family and friends, was born on April 11, 1922 to Effie (Howard) and Louis Montague in rural Platte County near Camden Point, MO. She attended the one room Styne school through 8th grade and then graduated from Camden Point High School in 1939. Her family moved from their home near Camden Point to her ancestral home near Platte City in 1936. With the exception of a few brief periods early in...
Funeral Service : 07/08/2023
Larry Heitman
Date of Death : 06/11/2023Larry LaVerne Heitman, 82, of Plattsburg, MO passed away at Liberty Hospital on Sunday, June 11, 2023.Larry “Hoot” was born on April 9, 1941, in Charles City, Iowa, the oldest of four children to Alvin LaVerne Heitman and Drusilla Pauline (Johnson) Heitman. Larry’s early years were spent on the Mewes-Heitman Family Farm in Floyd County, Iowa. This is where his education began, in a country school just across the fence.In February 1952, the family made a permanent move to Missouri- Nevada then Plattsburg. Larry was a 1959 graduate of Plattsburg High School where he excelled in football and basketball. After...
Funeral Service : 06/17/2023
Mike Olson
Date of Death : 06/11/2023Michael Wayne Olson, 65, of Smithville, MO passed away June 11, 2023.He was born on October 20, 1957, to Paul Chester and Edith Lorene (Rash) Olson in Smithville. Mike graduated from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, MO. Michael then served his country in the United State Marine Corps.On September 30, 1989, he was united in marriage to Rita Ann Bailey. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, MO and in 2004 they moved to Smithville where they made their home. Mike worked as a machinist for several local companies including Sealright and TWA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Funeral Service : 06/19/2023
Kelli Knighton
Date of Death : 06/08/2023Kelli Colleen Knighton, 38, of Parkville, MO passed away June 8, 2023.She was born on January 5, 1985, in Kansas City, MO. Kelli grew up in Platte County and graduated from West Platte High School in 2003. She was active in softball and basketball.Kelli received her Medical Assistant and worked for Hillview Nursing Home and did in home health care. She loved music and attending concerts and enjoyed running and fitness. Most of all, she loved being involved in her sons’ sporting activities. She was an active member of the Rock of KC where she was baptized on Easter of...
Funeral Service : 06/17/2023
Naomi Johnson
Date of Death : 06/06/2023Naomi Faith (White) Johnson passed away June 6, 2023 at home in Edgerton, MO.She was born on October 18, 1931, to James Dee and Blanche (Reynolds) White on the farm near Platte City, MO. Naomi graduated from Camden Point High School in 1949 as valedictorian of her class consisting of six girls. During school her favorite class was basketball. After high school, Naomi attended Platte Gard Business School in St. Joseph graduating with a secretarial administrative assistant certificate.On June 22, 1951, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Atkins “Buddy” Johnson at the Baptist Church in Camden Point, MO. To...
Funeral Service : 06/09/2023
Joseph E. "Big Joe" Huber
Date of Death : 06/05/2023Joseph E. “Big Joe” Huber, 82, of Easton, MO passed away June 5, 2023.He was born on March 7, 1941, to John E. and Velma Lee (Shipley) Huber in Saxton, MO. Big Joe grew up in rural Easton, MO where he attended school.On November 26, 1966, he was united in marriage to Charlene A. Morgan. After their marriage they lived on the family farm where they made their home. Big Joe retired from Wire Rope in St. Joseph in 2006. After his retirement he became a Master Craftsman Golfsmith and enjoyed building and repairing golf clubs. He was a jack...
Funeral Service : 06/12/2023
Nancy Baxter
Date of Death : 06/05/2023Nancy Baxter, 76, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away, June 5, 2023. She was born on October 24, 1946 in Smithville, MO. Nancy graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1964. She went on to work for Forum Café in North Kansas City, Strahm Automation and worked for USD 500 in Kansas City, KS as a school bus driver for 25 years. Most recently she was working as a Security Guard for Securitas Security. Nancy volunteered much of her time to Special Olympics and was also a paraprofessional that assisted many special needs children over the years. She loved...
Funeral Service : 06/17/2023
Freddie Aitkens
Date of Death : 06/04/2023Freddie Braden Aitkens, 80, of Plattsburg, MO passed away June 4, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1942, to Fredrick and Alice (Maddox) Aitken in Plattsburg, MO where he grew up and graduated from high school. Freddie served his country in the U.S. Army, alongside his cousin Joe Mitchell. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Plattsburg, where he built his home and lived for the remainder of his life. Freddie retired from CertainTeed after 40 years of faithful service. He also owned and operated Good Times Bar & Grill in Trimble, MO for several years. Freddie enjoyed hunting,...
Funeral Service : 06/11/2023
Roy Corless
Date of Death : 05/30/2023Roy Corless, 69, of Smithville, MO passed away, May 30, 2023.He was born on May 6, 1954 to Franklin Claire and Dorothy Lee (St. John) Corless in Smithville, MO. Roy grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School in 1973.In 1974 he was united in marriage to Cathy Sellars. After their marriage they lived in Smithville where they raised their two daughters. After their divorce, Roy traveled the United States as a contracted computer designer. His daughters, “world travelers”, were able to join him on vacations during their summer breaks and see the sites which he highly enjoyed....
Funeral Service : 06/10/2023Enter your email address to be notified when new obituaries are added.