Samuel Dewey Lynn

Samuel Dewey Lynn, 56, of Holt, Mo., passed away July 24, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Sam was born June 25, 1964 in Kansas City, Mo., to Betty Jean Lanham, as the youngest of five children. He was raised by his father, Jimmie Galbraith, of Kansas City,...

Corinne Danielle Welch

Corinne Danielle Welch, 35, of Rayville, died Thursday July 23, 2020 at Liberty Hospital. Corinne was born January 5, 1985 in North Kansas City, Missouri, to Candace McClain and Ron Welch. She grew up in Lawson and Richmond, graduating from Richmond High School in 2003. Corinne worked as a...

Ronald Keith Harlow

Ronald Keith Harlow, 72, of Kearney, Mo., passed away at home on Sunday, July 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love from his family just as he was in life. Ronald “Ronnie” was born to Van and Virginia Harlow on October 22, 1947...

Charles Curtis Reine

Charles Curtis Reine, 87, Kearney, Mo., passed away July 19, 2020 at Liberty Hospital after a short illness. Charles was born October 25, 1932 in Bay Minette, Ala., to Joseph L. and Carlotta Wiggins Reine.  He spent his childhood in Sedalia, Mo., farming with his dad on Wood Dale...

Stephen Ballard

Stephen Ballard, 62, of Excelsior Springs Missouri passed away July 16, 2020 at the hospital from a long battle with cancer. Mr. Ballard was born October 12, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was strong and brave. He enjoyed building custom hot rods, working in his mechanic shop and...

Normalee Tomblinson

Normalee Tomblinson, 73, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away July 16, 2020. Normalee worked for the Excelsior Springs School District. She enjoyed crafting and cardinals. She was preceded in death by her aunts that raised her, Toddie and Reba Stevens. She is survived by her friend, Dalena Bowles. Cremation with...

Lee Mace Bailey II

Lee Mace Bailey II, 62, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 12, 2020 at his home. Lee was born September 1, 1957 to his loving parents, Lee and Clara Bailey.  He grew up in Kansas City and attended East High School where he graduated in 1975.  Lee was...

Bonita Marlene Allen

Bonita Marlene Allen, 84, of Lawson, Mo., passed on July 10, 2020. Bonita was born July 21, 1935 in rural Smithville, Mo., to Warren Lloyd and Hilda Marie (Marshall) Allen. She went to Northwest Missouri State University and received her Masters in Teaching. Bonita started her teaching career at...

William Jewell Griffey II

On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, William Jewell Griffey II, “Bill”, loving husband and father, passed away at age 82 in his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Bill was born on May 6, 1938 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, to Higdon Griffey and Vivian (Spencer) Griffey. He graduated from...

Shirley Ann Kueck

Shirley Ann Kueck, age 85, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Kansas City Hospice House. She was born on March 6, 1935 in Independence, Mo., the daughter of Paul Ronal and Goldie Marie (Stewart) Perriman. She grew up in Independence and was a 1953...

Ruth Evelyn (Marriott) King

Ruth Evelyn (Marriott) King, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020 at the age of 87. Ruth was born June 30, 1933 to Elbert and Isa (Huff) Marriott in Stover, Mo., and was the youngest of eight children. After her father passed away in 1943, her brother Dan...

Martin Henry Monsees

Martin Henry Monsees, 83, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. Martin was a loyal friend, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Always loved and will be forever missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Henry “Willie” Monsees and Katherine Emma Wilhelmine...