Jerry Jene Grider, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully at home May 19, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. A memorial service will be held when social distancing requirements and good sense indicate it is appropriate. Jerry was born on October 15, 1932 in Dade County, Missouri to John Austin and Edna Muriel Everett…

George John Anderson, Jr., 50, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away May 19, 2020 at home from a long battle against COPD. George “Johnny” was born on January 9, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnny loved spending time with his daughters and family, but not as much as he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Johnny watched the…

Marge M. Lewis (Wagner), 71, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away at 8:25 pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on January 17, 1949 in Sikeston, Missouri to Charlie and Sylvia Wagner. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Edward Lewis, Sr.…

Iona Louise Gibbons, 89, a lifelong resident of Wichita, Kansas; recently residing in Gardner, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 14, 2020. A graveside burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery will take place Friday, May 22, at 10:00 am. A private family gathering for the immediate family will be held in Olathe, KS…

William Eugene “Billy” Gibson, 73, Taos, formerly of Bonnots Mill, passed away May 8, 2020, at Stone Bridge Senior Living-Adams Street, Jefferson City. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Fountain of Life Family Worship Center, 95 Grant Street in Jefferson City, with Pastors David and Valerie…

Delmar Bridge, 67 of Independence, Missouri passed away May 13, 2020 at Centerpoint Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Mr. Bridge was born May 12, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri. He retired after 47 years of work with the Sunshine/Kelloggs Company, where he held numerous positions and made lifelong…

Synek, Doris Jane nee Grunwald, age 88, was united with Jesus on May 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Synek, married April 13, 1952, and mother of Ruth Busenitz, Timothy (Kelly), Karen Stika (James), and Judy Fuller (Mark). Grandmother of twelve, great grandmother, sister of the late Reverend Donald Grunwald, mother-in-law, aunt and…

Clarice Edwinna Yetter entered into the presence of her Savior on May 12, 2020. She was born to Claire and Nellie (Wilkes) Watson on July 18, 1932 in Forest City, MO. In 1953 Clarice graduated from nursing school and then married John Dillon. In 1967, she married Derril Yetter and they remained married until his…

Steven Grant Waterman, 72, passed away on May 14, 2020. Steven was born on November 30, 1947 in Havre, Montana to Edward and Carol Waterman. He graduated from Havre High School in 1966.  Steven was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the National Weather Service.  Steven enjoyed spending childhood summers…

Rob Bartel, 66, resident of Columbia, Missouri, died on May 10, 2020 at University of Missouri Hospital from complications of a stroke suffered during surgery.   Rob was born in Columbia and graduated from Hickman High School in 1971. After earning a Ph.D. in electrical engineering in 1978 from the University of Missouri-Columbia, he moved…

Opal Riley, 89, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully May 12, 2020 at home. A private graveside service will be held in Independence, Missouri. Opal LaDelle Riley was born January 24, 1931 to Rev. George R. Cordry and Ethel M. Cordry in Columbia, MO. Opal was raised with two older siblings, brother Darrell and sister…

Debra Sue Harris, 63, of Columbia, Missouri passed away May 7, 2020 at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri with her daughters by her side. She was born August 12, 1956 in Macon, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Roberta Harrington. Debra was raised with her siblings in Atlanta, Missouri. She later moved to St. Louis,…

Ronald B. Root, 73, of Blackwater, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife Carolyn A. Root of Marshall, Missouri; daughter Carrie Mabrey; son Doug Root; son Adam Root; son Timothy Root; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Nelson Cemetery in Nelson, Missouri on Saturday,…

Taylor Drew McDonald died April 25th, 2020. Taylor was born in Wichita, Kansas, on June 4th, 1986. Taylor graduated from East High School and the University of Kansas with a BA in psychology. Taylor was an easy person to love and made lifelong friendships in both Wichita and his adopted city of Kansas City. Taylor…

Joyce Ilene Veazey, 75, of Raytown, Missouri passed away April 29, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. Veazey was born Joyce Crouch in that same hospital on October 28, 1944.     An online memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm,  Saturday, May 9, 2020, via Zoom. If…

Vernon Clark Strutton, age 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away May 5th, 2020 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Due to the current gathering restrictions, there will be a private family service on May 8th 2020 and a Celebration of life for Buck, once circumstances permit.  In lieu of flowers, memorial…