Erika Morris, 42, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away June 9, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas. Her survivors include her daughter; Kalee Cates; son, William Morris; parents, William (Del) and Debbie Cates; brother, Lucas Mabrey; grandmother, Betty (BB) Baskette; and the Morris family, as well many aunts, uncles and...
Barbara Ann Taylor McCrary
Barbara Ann Taylor McCrary went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Barbara was born January, 14, 1934. She was a member of Mosby Baptist Church for most of her life. Barbara loved the Lord and it showed in everything she did. She helped with eyeglasses on...
Walter Eugene Ruth
Walter Eugene “Gene” Ruth, 83, of Lawson, Missouri, fell asleep peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born March 29, 1938 to Ervin and Mary Ruth in Kansas City, Missouri. Gene was married to Louise Oliver from March 29, 1960 to her death,...
George West
George West, 68, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, passed away June 6, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital, unexpectedly, from complications of prostate cancer. Mr. West was born on December 11, 1952 in El Dorado Springs, Arkansas. George received his high school diploma through the army and continued classes at...
Mary Ruth Turnage
Mary Ruth Turnage, 97, of Kearney, MO, passed away at home on June 7, 2021. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Ruth grew up in Lawson, MO, graduating from Lathrop High School in 1941. Ruth dedicated her life to serving others, she worked in admissions...
Jackie Allen Smith
Jackie Allen Smith, 76, Prathersville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Liberty Hospital. Jackie was born July 16, 1944 on a farm near Prathersville, Missouri. He was a member of Mosby Baptist Church. Jackie attended Excelsior Springs High School and then went on to study survey and...
Jean Ann Shepherd
Jean Ann Shepherd, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 5, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior. Jean was raised in Osborn, Missouri and maintained residence in Missouri for her lifetime. After earning her degree in elementary education from William Jewell, Jean went on to...
Vernon Rogers Jr.
Vernon Rogers Jr., 64, of Holt, MO, passed away on June 4 , 2021. Vernon was born May 11, 1957, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Vernon Rogers Sr. and Ethel Melinda Rose. He was married on Febuary 14, 1977 to Michelle Kennison, his wife of 44 years. He leaves behind...
Heather Marie Dujakovich
Heather Marie Dujakovich, 43, Lawson, MO, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. Heather was born February 4, 1978, to James and Penny Triplett in Springfield, MO. Heather was a 1996 graduate of Orrick High School, Orrick, MO. She was employed by the State of Missouri as a legal assistant. ...
Matthew D. Shafer
Matthew D. Shafer of Lawson, MO, passed away on June 4, 2021 at the age of 21 years. Matthew was born August 28 to Cristofer and Christina Shafer (Browning). Matthew graduated from Lawson High School. While Matthew was attending his senior year at Lawson High School, he attended classes...
John E. Zitz
John E. Zitz, 78, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away June 4, 2021, at the home. Mr. Zitz was born August 16, 1943 in Rochester, New York. John was retired from a printing company. While living in Jacksonville, Fla., he owned and operated two pet stores for many years. ...
Robert “Bob” Lee Gurney
Robert “Bob” Lee Gurney, 86, of Kearney, MO, passed away on June 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. Bob was born February 7, 1935 in Kansas City, KS, to Thelma (Coe) Whitesell and Dean Gurney, joining an older brother, Dean Gurney Jr. After graduating high school, Bob joined the...