Obituaries

Katherine Watts

On Thursday February 22, 2018 Katherine Watts died peacefully at the age of 74. Katherine is preceded in death by her parents Jordan Alexander and Hazel Alexander. She is survived by her brother, Howard Alexander and her sister, Barbara Dukes (Phillip). As well as her children, Willie Watts (Atomala), Deleesa Chambers, Terry Watts, David Watts,…

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Sterling J. ‘Robbie’ Robinson, Jr.

Sterling J Robinson Jr, 55, was born on March 26, 1962 in Sedalia, Missouri to the union of Sterling and Mary Kay Robinson, His parents, grandmother and brother proceeded him in death. Sterling was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, Missouri. He was employed as chef for many years. Sterling was a man…

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Norma Jean (Jackson) Higginbotham-Billingsley-Blankenship

Norma Jean, 81, Independence, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Sunday Feb. 18, 2018. She was the daughter of Roscoe and Ellen (Sawyer) Jackson of Marion, Indiana, and later Florida. She graduated from high school in Marion, Indiana. Norma Jean married Carroll E. Higginbotham of Kentucky, together they had 4 children; Michael…

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Kelly Lee McGrath

Kelly Lee McGrath left this Earth on February 25th, 2018 at the age of 63. He was born on January 6th, 1955 to Robert and Patricia McGrath of Fulton, MO. He leaves behind his two sons Douglas Bruce McGrath (Wife Ashley McGrath) and Jesse Lee McGrath (Wife Amber McGrath) and their three children Braylen, Lennon,…

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Arthur J. “Butch” Henderson

Arthur James “Butch” Henderson Jr. passed away, February 20, 2018.   He was born August 20, 1953 to the union of Maxine Elizabeth and Arthur J. Henderson Sr. Butch, as he was nicknamed, was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents and 2 nephews. He lived in Kansas City his entire life…

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Garry Lane Hodges

Garry Lane Hodges of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on February 22nd at the VA Hospital while fighting a battle against cancer. Garry was born at Hamilton AFB, California on February 26, 1951 into an Air Force family. Garry was the 4th born of seven children to the late Quincy Mansel Hodges and Yvonne Francis…

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Edelina “Becky” Garcia

Edelina “Becky” Garcia, 66, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 21, 2018, peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her children. Memorial services will be held frpm 3:00-5:00pm, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, Missouri. Edelina Rebecca Garcia, better known to friends and family as Becky, was…

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Kosal Srey

Kosal Srey, 73, of Columbia entered into eternal rest, Friday, February 23, 2018 at Parkside Manor in Columbia. A funeral for Mr Srey will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday March 3, 2018 at Heartland, 616 Jackson St., Columbia, MO 65203. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral…

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Thomas E. Andrews

Thomas Eugene Andrews, 76, Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at home in the company of his family. A military service will be held at Missouri State Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, 20109 Business Highway 13, Higginsville, Mo on March 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Tom was born March 16, 1941 in Detroit,…

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Stephen Ray Cisneros

Stephen “Bubba” Ray Cisneros, 58, of Columbia, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at University Hospital. Steve was born on October 8, 1959 in Colorado, the son of Bill and Lupe Wooten (Cisneros). His father, Bill, preceded him in death. Steve enjoyed bowling and hanging out with friends, so he could tell his crazy…

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