Anita Gillispie died on July 30, 2024 at Valley Manor nursing home in Excelsior Springs, MO, after a lengthy illness. Anita was born on March 17, 1939 in Memphis, TN. Anita was the eldest of five children born to William O. Sullivan and Rosalee Catlett Sullivan. She grew up...
Articles for July 2024
Ivan Eugene Parton
Ivan Eugene Parton, 86, of Kearney, MO, passed away on July 30, 2024. After struggling with chronic pain for many years, he passed away with his family by his side, knowing he was loved and cared for and eternally free from pain. Ivan was born to Joe and Elsie...
Ana Maria Rivera
Ana Maria Rivera, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 29, 2024. Born on July 26, 1943, in Matanzas, Cuba to Valentin and Graciela Rivera, Ana Maria lived a life full of love, faith, and passion. In 1973, she made Atlanta, GA, her...
Rick W. Schwab
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ricky “Rick” W. Schwab, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us peacefully on July 28, 2024 at the age of 68, following his courageous battle against cancer. Rick’s life was a testament to hard work, dedication,...
Bernice Marie May
Bernice Marie May, 91, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Aspire Senior Living of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 1, 1933, in Garden Plains, Kansas, Bernice was a proud alumna of St. Mary’s Aleppo Catholic School. She...
Danny Robert Winders
Danny Robert Winders, 78, passed away on July 28, 2024, with family by his side. To say he will be missed is an understatement. He was a beautiful soul, a real sweetheart of a person. Danny was a victim of dementia from Alzheimer’s, which was diagnosed in January of...
George “Red” Claypole
George “Red” Claypole, 82, of Polo, Mo., passed away July 28, 2024 at North Care Hospice House. George was born October 29, 1941 in Hardin, Mo., to George and Opal Claypole. George graduated high school from Polo in 1959. On October 5, 1968, George married Judy S. Weis. They...
Ruth F. Mordue
Ruth F. Mordue, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 98. Born to Farris and Ada Wilson, she leaves behind her son, Rich and his wife Susan; grandchildren, Lisa Eller, Diedre (Octavius) Morris, Darren (Amy) Taylor, Cristin Smith, Patrick (Ellie) Mordue; great...
Desiree Ann Bowman
It is with great sadness that the family of Desiree Ann Bowman announces her passing on July 26, 2024. She was born to parents Barbara June and Milton Lee Bloom in Saint Joseph, MO, where she spent her childhood and graduated from high school. She spent most of her...
Freda Mae Haney
Freda Mae Haney, 83, of Polo, Mo., passed away on July 25, 2024. Freda was born on November 13, 1940, in Flemington, Mo., to Loren and Zena (Lightfoot) Pitts. She married Edgar “Ed” Haney in 1957 and had two children, Eddie and Vickie. Freda worked in Kansas City for...
Ariane Nichelle Bohi
Ariane Nichelle Bohi, 40, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 23, 2024 at the University of Kansas Hospital. Ariane was born August 9, 1983 in Smithville, MO. She was a graduate of Kearney High School, later receiving her bachelor’s degree in business from Park University. She worked the...
Margaret Ann Taylor-Lackey
It is with joy that we celebrate the life of Margaret Ann Taylor-Lackey, 82 years old. She was born in Gassville, Arkansas to Roy Cleo Taylor and Lola Althea Albin-Day-Taylor on January 11, 1941. At 17 years old, Margaret married Coleman Lynn Lackey on July 5, 1958. They soon...