Obituaries

Betty Josephine Dickerson

Betty Josephine Dickerson

Apr 24, 2017

Betty Josephine Dickerson, 87, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Lee’s Summit, was born, June 3, 1929, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Richard A. and Norma E. (Phillips) Hauer. She departed this life, Monday, April 24, 2017, at the John Knox Village Care Center. Betty was a 1947 Center High School graduate. On June 14, 1946, she was united in...

Robert 'Andy' Anderson

Robert 'Andy' Anderson

Apr 22, 2017

Robert Jene "Andy" Anderson of Cameron, Missouri was born April 1, 1923 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Elmer H and Lucinda Merle (Cowan) Anderson. He departed this life on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron Missouri at the age of 94 years and 21 days. Andy was employed as a machinist before his retirement....

Ronnie E. Faulkner Jr.

Ronnie E. Faulkner Jr.

Apr 22, 2017

Ronnie Eugene Faulkner Jr., of Creighton, Missouri was born August 16, 1978 the son of Tammy Sue (King) Tolly in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this life on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Independence, Missouri from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at the age of 38 years, 8 months and 6 days. Ronnie was employed as a rough-in carpenter....

Carol Kay Brock

Carol Kay Brock

Apr 21, 2017

Carol Kay Brock, age 73 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, April 21, 2017 in Harrisonville, Missouri surround with family and love. She was born February 8, 1944 near Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the daughter of Lee Fulton Carter and Pauline (Collings) Carter. On July 14, 1963, Carol was united in marriage to Bill Brock in Harrisonville. Carol was employed...

Darlene Joyce Hackerott

Darlene Joyce Hackerott

Apr 19, 2017

Darlene Joyce Hackerott, 79, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born, February 4, 1938, in Madison, South Dakota, the daughter of Elmer C. and Caroline (Sommers) Uthe. She departed this life, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded with love and family. Darlene was a 1956 Madison General High School graduate. On August 9, 1955,...

Sidney Dennis Mainard

Sidney Dennis Mainard

Apr 18, 2017

Sidney Dennis Mainard of Harrisonville, Missouri was born October 6, 1936 in Garden City, Missouri the son of Albert Henry and Opal Elizabeth (Hood) Mainard. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home in Harrisonville, Missouri surrounded by love and family at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 12 days. On June 30, 1955...

Rosemary Stockman

Rosemary Stockman

Apr 14, 2017

Rosemary Stockman, 80, of Pleasant Hill, was born February 4, 1937, in Higginsville, the daughter of Marvin and Daisy (Stapleton) Bird. She departed this life, Friday, April 14, 2017, at John Knox Hospice Village House surrounded with love and family. Rosemary was a 1955 Higginsville High School graduate. On May 29, 1955, she was united in marriage to Billy G....

Betty Lou Lightfoot-Hiser

Betty Lou Lightfoot-Hiser

Apr 6, 2017

Betty Lou Lightfoot-Hiser, 91, of Nevada, Missouri, formerly of Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, was born December 8, 1925, in Lee’s Summit, the daughter of Charles and Betty (Perdue) Lightfoot. She departed this life, Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada. Betty was a 1943 Lee’s Summit High School graduate. Betty was Licensed Practical Nurse. She was...

Robert 'Bob' J. Clawson

Robert 'Bob' J. Clawson

Apr 2, 2017

Robert Jesse “Bob” Clawson, 91, life-long resident of Strasburg, was born, September 2, 1925, the son of Parks Bland and Nettie Maude (Moore) Clawson. He passed peacefully in his sleep on April 2, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg. Bob grew up in Strasburg alongside his younger brother William B Clawson. He graduated from Strasburg High School and soon...

Gladys L. Edwards

Gladys L. Edwards

Mar 31, 2017

Gladys Louise Edwards of Bolivar, Missouri formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri was born May 1, 1922 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Jessie Franklin and Goldie Louise (Root) Belk. She departed this life on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Citizens Memorial Healthcare, Bolivar, Missouri at the age of 94 years, 10 months and 30 days. On September 2, 1946 Gladys was...

Michael S. Talley

Michael S. Talley

Mar 29, 2017

Michael Steven Talley, 65, Belton, Missouri was born February 3, 1952 in Joplin, Missouri the son of LeeRichard and Patricia Dean (Woodruff) Talley. He departed this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Belton Regional Medical Center. Michael was a chiropractor and owned and operated Michael Talley Chiropractic Clinic in Harrisonville, Missouri. He was an Air Force veteran of...

Bill D. Osborne

Bill D. Osborne

Mar 27, 2017

Billy Dale Osborne, 85, of Lee’s Summit, was born, July 13, 1931, in Bogard, Missouri, the son of Clarence James and Wilma Helen (Hockett) Osborne. He went home to the Lord, Monday, March 27, 2017, at Jefferson Health Care surrounded by love. On March 23, 1952, he was united in marriage to Helen Louise Harryman in her parent’s living room...

Virginia Lee 'Ginny' Smith

Virginia Lee 'Ginny' Smith

Mar 26, 2017

Virginia Lee “Ginny” Smith, 76, of Pleasant Hill, was born, October 2, 1940, in Kansas City, the daughter of Bertard E. and Esther V. (Lehner) Smith. She departed this life, Sunday, March 26, 2017, at her daughter’s home surrounded with love and family. Ginny was a 1958 Lee’s Summit High School graduate. She graduated from the Central Missouri State University...

Clinton Reed

Clinton Reed

Mar 25, 2017

Clinton Reed, 66, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life, Saturday, March 25, 2017, at his home. Cremation has been accorded. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the Echo Church, Pleasant Hill A Celebration of Life service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the Echo Church, Pleasant Hill. Memorial contributions...

Bill 'Big Willie' Reed

Bill 'Big Willie' Reed

Mar 25, 2017

William J. “Big Willie” Reed, 50, of Pleasant Hill, was born, April 25, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William T. and Sharon O. (Schenk) Reed. He departed this life, Saturday, March 25, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a 1984, Smith-Cotton High School Graduate, Sedalia, Missouri. Will was a Paver...

Marie Mickelson

Marie Mickelson

Mar 22, 2017

Marie Mickelson (Alberta), 96, Harrisonville, MO passed away March 22, 2017 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. She was born in Lisle, MO on June 23, 1920 to Albert M. Rutt and Katie Johnson Rutt and was raised in Drexel, MO until her marriage to Frank L. Mickelson, of Freeman, MO on August 17, 1939. Frank passed away in 1996. Marie...

Dorothy J. 'Peggy' Brinkman

Dorothy J. 'Peggy' Brinkman

Mar 22, 2017

Dorothy J. “Peggy” Brinkman, 85, of Pleasant Hill, was born, May 19, 1931, in Kansas City. She departed this life, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation center. On April 21, 2017, she was united in marriage to Richard H. Brinkman in Miami, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2002. Peggy was a...

Della Mae Saffels

Della Mae Saffels

Mar 20, 2017

Della Mae Saffels of Harrisonville, Missouri was born June 9, 1929 in Independence, Missouri the daughter of Harry James and Ellen Mae (Titus) Tumlinson. She departed this life on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville surrouned by love and family at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 21 days. On October 27, 1945 Della Mae...

Betty Jo Benton

Betty Jo Benton

Mar 19, 2017

Betty Jo (Talbot) Benton, 94, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away March 19, 2017. Betty was born in Garden City, Missouri on August 15, 1922 to T. F. and Florence Talbot. Betty attended North Kansas City High School where she met her future husband, Parker Benton. They were married on February 28, 1942 and celebrated their 65th Anniversary shortly before...

Kenneth 'Kenny' L. Setzer

Kenneth 'Kenny' L. Setzer

Mar 19, 2017

Kenneth "Kenny" Lloyd Setzer of Harrisonville, Missouri was born October 29, 1940 in Garden City, Missouri the son of John and Hattie (Mosier) Setzer. He departed this life on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 19 days. On May 12, 1967, Kenny was united in marriage to...