Norman “Gene” Deckard, 83, passed away peacefully January 11, 2022 at Liberty Hospital. Gene was born December 10, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, to Lester and Gusta Deckard. He attended Park Hill High School and the University of Central Missouri. He was employed by Baxter Healthcare for thirty-four years....
William Clay “Bill” Poston
Bill Poston, 57, passed away January 11, 2022 of covid at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Bill was born August 21, 1964 at the old Excelsior Springs Hospital. He attended Lawson schools and enjoyed being a part of the theatre and drama. He enjoyed working on cars and going...
Kenneth Stock
Kenneth Stock, 82, of Kearney, MO, passed away January 11, 2022, at Liberty Hospital. Mr. Kenny Stock was born on February 14, 1939, in North Kansas City, MO. He had a servant’s heart and always sought out those who needed help – he also had a playful/ornery side. He...
Chryl Slater Bozarth
Chryl Slater Bozarth, 62, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Tuesday morning, January 11, 2022 at the nursing home. Ms. Bozarth was born September 20, 1959, in Kansas City, Mo., and is preceded in death by her mother, Marvella Chase Slater, and Earl Charles Slater Sr. of Kansas City,...
Jerry Lee Harris Jr.
Jerry Lee Harris Jr., “Buddy”, was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on November 12, 1955. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 11, 2022 at the age of 66. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Jerry L. Harris Sr.; his mother, Doris J. Harris;...
Leland Henderson
Leland Henderson, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away January 10, 2022 at Northcare Hospice House. Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Henderson; bother, Donald; and parents. He is survived by his daughter, Dianna Jensen (Randy); grandchildren, Hope and Shelby; and his sister, Frances Biggerstaff; as...
Rick Heckert
Rick Heckert, 72, of Lawson, MO, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Excelsior Springs, MO. Rick was born on November 2, 1949 in Kansas City, KS, to Allen and Nadine “Peggy” Heckert. After graduating from Central High School in St. Joseph, MO, in...
Judy L. Lana
Judy L. Lana, 66, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away January 6, 2022. Judy was born July 14, 1955 in Lawson, Missouri, to Raymond Smith and Mildred (King) Smith. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting in her free time. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Lana; son, Ronald; daughter, Jennifer; and...
Carole S. Hendrix
Carole S. Hendrix, 83, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away January 5, 2022 at Lebanon, Missouri. Mrs. Hendrix was born September 21, 1938 in Lockwood, Missouri. Before teaching in Lockwood and Ava, Missouri, she was a missionary in Bolivia. Carole taught fourth grade, extended day kindergarten and specialized reading in...
Edgar “Ed” Alvin Haney
Edgar “Ed” Alvin Haney, 83, of Polo, Missouri, passed on January 4, 2022. Ed was born on January 1, 1939 in Trenton, Missouri, to Clifford and Flavia (Arbuckle) Haney. He married Freda Pitts in 1957 and they had two children, Eddie and Vickie. Ed, also called “Too-Tall,” grew up...
Deborah Elaine Good
Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Archibald Good was born on May 29, 1956 in El Paso, Texas, to Harold and Martha Archibald. She graduated from Oak Park High School in Kansas City. Debbie was united in marriage to Ralph Good on May 27, 2012. Debbie was proceeded in death by her...
Robert S. Butts
With heavy hearts, we announce that Robert S. Butts of Smithville, MO, flew his jet airplane to Heaven on January 2, 2022 at the age of 61. Rob was born in Windsor, MO, on July 15, 1960. His battle with colon cancer and subsequent medical complications showed his courage...