Obituaries
Claude I. Hampton, 90, passed away at home the morning of January 18, 2016, after a long illness. Claude was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was born in Tazewell County, Virginia on October 25, 1925. Married on July 4, 1952, to the love of…
Read MoreGlenn Charles Keener passed away suddenly at the age of 71. He grew up in Cameron, Missouri and attended Cameron High School. He joined the navy and in 1962 he was honorably discharged. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; and mother Pauline Dice. Survivors include his brother, Robert Snedden and his wife…
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Tomasa “Tommie” Rothgeb, 78 of Independence, Missouri passed away on January 12, 2016 with her daughter by her side. Tommie was co-owner of All Fired Up in Overland Park, Kansas. Her creativity, kindness with children and dream of owning a family business was fulfilled. A celebration of her life will be Saturday, January 23, 2016…
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Roberta Hackaday, 77 of Lee’s Summit Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday January 15 2016 at John Knox Village Care center from natural causes. Visitation services will be held at 9:00 am, 10:00 am funeral. Graveside service will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Breckenridge Missouri. Roberta Jane was born to Charles Owen and Lila…
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Patsy Darlene Nesbitt passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2015 at Boone Hospital. Patsy Houchins Nesbitt of Moberly, MO was born in Madison, MO on August 15, 1942. She is the daughter of the late Wes and Pauline Houchins of Madison, MO. Patsy is proceeded in death by her husband, Major Ray F. Nesbitt formerly…
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Carol Elaine Heilmann, 65, of Overland Park, KS, passed away peacefully at home January 13th, 2016, holding her son’s hand. She ran circles around a severe lung disease as long as humanly possible. She is preceded by her brother Lance Heilmann, father Charles Heilmann, and mother Maryann Heilmann. Elaine was born in El Dorado, KS,…
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James C. Wiley, Jr. , 77, of Blue Springs, MO passed away January 11, 2016 at Seasons Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Jim was born March 4, 1938 in Higginsville, MO to James Clarence and Virginia Lee Wiley. A memorial service will be held on January 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Eastside Baptist…
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Joseph B. Staihr passed away January 10, 2016, at his home in Independence, Mo. J.B. was born February 10, 1932, and was the youngest child of Joseph B. Staihr Sr. and Claire M. (Gillen) Staihr. J.B. was was a life-long resident of the Independence area, graduating from William Chrisman High School in 1949 then enlisting…
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Nancy Sights, 60, of Columbia passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Boone Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Columbia Cemetery, 30 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203. Nancy is survived by her daughter Victoria Elizabeth Sights, of Columbia and her mother,…
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Lorene Rose Morris (Twyman) 80, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016. Lorene was born February 19, 1935. Her memory will be cherished by family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held January 19, 2016, 5 pm, at Westside Family Church. 8500 Woodsonia Dr., Lenexa, KS, 66227. West Venue Room (west side…
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