Obituaries
Roy Gene Girkin (89) of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Monday March 20.2023 at St Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit MO with his wife and son at his side. Gene was born in Melbourne, AR. He graduated from Searcy High School. He served in the National Guard. Gene earned his masters degree and Doctor…
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Wanda Maxine McClenagan 4/9/36 – 3/19/23 Maxine, as everyone called her, was born on April 9, 1936 to Delbert M Reaves and Anna J. (Sanderson) Reaves in Keytesville, MO and grew up in Pleasant Hill, MO. She married Richard Ray McClenagan of Kansas City, MO, and to this union, 3 children were born: Richard Ray…
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Leslie Lee Barton, Leslie Lee was born August 8th, 1946, the daughter of Mary Frances Atwood and Floyd Atwood. The couple soon divorced shortly after Leslie’s birth and Mary Atwood soon met and married Ralph Jackson Greathouse. Ralph and Mary took their daughter and moved to Deepwater Missouri, where they went on to have four…
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William “Jack” Bennett, 91, of Kansas City, KS passed away March 19, 2023 at home. Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. Jack worked in the Dairy Business for 44 years. He was a long time member of White Church Christian Church. He was a Deacon, Elder, Boy Scout Leader for…
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Janice Frerichs, very much a feminist before there was a popular term for it, finally capitulated on her right to self-determination, passing away on March 17, 2023, at the age of 90. Love, family, and friendship bound her to life. “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word.” Janice Mae…
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James Dale Williams, 74, of Blue Springs, MO passed away March 16, 2023 at Centerpoint Hospital from a Heart Attack. A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Friday, March 24, 2023 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. After the death of his parents, Dale and…
Read MoreFebruary 13, 1958 – March 14, 2023 On March 14th, while holding the hand of the one who loved her best on this earth, Debbie entered Heaven taking hold of the hand of the One who loves her most in Heaven. He welcomed His Faithful Child into everlasting life. Debbie was loved by her mother…
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Mark L. Peckham, 61, of Blue Springs, MO passed away with family by his side on March 10, 2023, at Centerpoint Medical Center from complications due to pancreatic cancer. Mark was born on October 10, 1961, in Pryor, Oklahoma. He had a long fulfilling life of servicing his surrounding community and country. Mark served 6…
Read MoreGloria Jean Higginbotham, 82, of Kansas City, KS passed away March 17, 2023 at her home from natural causes. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Gloria was a kind and loving mother, wife and homemaker. She was one of 13 children and cherished her family dearly. She was a wonderful cook…
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Ernie K. Kirkland, age 79, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at home with his family. A small Celebration of Life will be held at the Kirkland home, 1010 SE 3rd Terr., Lee’s Summit, MO from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Ernie was a devoted and loving husband, father…
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