Charles William Stewart, 84, husband of the late Jane Ratcliffe Stewart, passed away on August 5, in Overland Park, Kansas.  Bill was born on May 22, 1936 in Columbia, Missouri to the late Francis and Edith Payne Stewart. Bill graduated from Knox College in 1958 and served as a First Lieutenant in the Army. Bill…

Robert W. McKenzie, aged 73, of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Slidell, La. and Ann Arbor, Mi.,  passed away August 6, 2020. He was the son of Kenneth and Eva (Jahr) McKenzie. Rob is sadly missed by Mary, his beloved wife of 52 years and best friend since junior high. Together they built a family that…

Gary Lee Austin, Sr 76, Kansas City, Missouri passed away at his home, August 7, 2020.  Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hope Foundation, PO Box 59, Norton, Kansas 67654. Gary was raised by his grandmother in Hamilton, Missouri.  He graduated from J.C Penny High School.  Gary worked for Rival Manufacturing in the warehouse…

Hope Terrell Feb. 13, 1932 – July 30, 2020 Internment: Missouri State Veteran Cemetery Bloomfield, Mo. Hope was a life long resident of Sikeston. She attended Sikeston High School, where she was head twirler and drum majorette. She was a past president of the Council on the Arts where she was thrilled to promote local…

Virginia (“Ginnie”) Elisabeth Gardner (nee Swartz), b. Nov. 13, 1943 (Sacramento, CA), d. July 29, 2020 (Columbia, MO). Pancreatic Cancer.  She was the daughter of Carl and Gretchen (Welch) Swartz and is survived by her spouse of 26 years, Steven Fair, her son, Peter Gardner (Minneapolis, MN), her stepchildren: Jason and JoAnna Shear (Austin, TX.…

Alyse J. Stoll, was born May 28, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas to George and Laura Aiman. She was one of seven siblings. She died on August 4, 2020 at the age of 94. A private graveside service for family is planned. Alyse will be greatly missed by her loving family and the many people…

Elaine M. Jamerson passed on July 30, 2020 at the age of 89. She was a graduate of R.T. Coles and worked various jobs throughout her life, ultimately retiring from the Kansas City, Missouri School District as the Cafeteria Manager at Southeast High School. She prided herself on never letting a student go hungry, regardless…

Beth Bishop, 62, Raytown, Mo passed away Aug. 4, 2020. Visitation 6-8 pm, Monday, Aug. 10, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Mo. Funeral 11 AM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Flat Creek Baptist Church, 30501 Carpenter Rd., Sedalia, MO 65301. Burial immediately following.  In accordance with Jackson and Pettis County orders, face…

Jeremy Paul Williams, 41, Kansas City, KS. passed away Aug.1, 2020. Memorial service will be held 11 AM, Aug 22, 2020 at Overland Park First Assembly of God, 7700 W. 75th Street,  with a visitation prior at 10 AM. Jeremy is survived by his mom and stepdad Kay & J.T. Haley; sons Mason, Xavier, Jacob,…

Jeffrey L. Gray, 59 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 27, 2020 at his home from natural causes. A celebration of his life will be held in the Spring. More information will be updated closer to the event. Jeff was born on July 28, 1960 to Jimmie  L. Gray and Marilyn K. Rusco…

Maury Lemmones, was born October 2, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Perry and Colleen (Robinson) Lemmones, Sr. who preceded him in death. He was the youngest of four children. Maury attended Paseo High School and later finished his education and training at Job Corps. Maury was the “Jack of All Trades” and was always…

Floy C. Brent, age 93, of Columbia, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in her home with family in attendance. She was born in Pangburn, Arkansas in 1927 to Cecil and Opal Ritter. During WWII, at the age of 17, she fibbed about her age to work in a defense plant as a riveter…

  Robert Elton (Bob) King December 29, 1918-July 27, 2020 Robert Elton “Bob” King, 101, died of natural causes on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Kingswood Senior Living Community in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a most loving and beloved father and grandfather and a kind friend to all he met, a joyful and positive…

Duane Lyle Barnes, 69, Independence, Mo., passed away at home on 4/4/20 surrounded by his family. Duane was born 7/28/50 in Fairmont, Minnesota to James and Ardis (Winkelhaus) Barnes Upon the death of his father in 1960, the family moved to Grampa Winkelhaus’s farm in Hartley, Iowa. He graduated from Hartley High School in 1968…

Raul Antonio Cauich Escamilla, 60, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away July 24, 2020. He was born on June 11, 1960. Funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Please click HERE to watch the service live. Raul has…

Joe N. Allison of Lee’s Summit, Missouri went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Friday morning, July 24, 2020. Joe was born to Delbert and Beatrice Allison (Nickle) on March 16, 1942 in Cassville, Missouri. Joe was a graduate of Exeter High School in 1960 and soon thereafter, he and his bride…