Rodney Ralph Thomas

Rodney Ralph Thomas, 71, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away at the Northcare Hospice House on March 9, 2020. He battled brain cancer for a number of years and is finally at peace with our Lord. Rodney was born January 4, 1949 in Sedalia, Missouri. He was the oldest son...

Gloria Grace Schwenzer

Gloria Grace Schwenzer, 74, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away March 5, 2020. Born September 17, 1945 in Excelsior Springs, Mo., to Addie and  Temple (Clevenger) O’Dell. She worked for Westfall GMC for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Ervin, William and Cletus; and...

Elizabeth Ann Biggs

Elizabeth Ann Biggs, 22, Independence, MO, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. Elizabeth was born on December 26, 1997 in Kirksville, MO. Elizabeth was a loving and vibrant woman that loved to laugh and make people laugh. She is survived by her three beautiful children;  mother, Carmen Foster; father,...

Robert Canfield

Robert Canfield, 94, Lincoln, Mo., passed away March 1, 2020. Robert was born Obtober 5, 1925 in Meadville, Mo. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Faye; son, Robert Canfield Jr.; and son-in-law, Randy Parman. Private family services at a later...

Zachary Steven Hunter

Zachary Steven Hunter, 35, of Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away February 29, 2020 at Liberty Hospital from a broken heart. Zachary was born November 21, 1984 at North Kansas City Hospital.  Thank you, Abba Father, for sending Jesus your only son to die to redeem my son Zachery Steven...

Paul H. McKee

Paul H. McKee, 97, Rayville, Mo., passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at his home. Paul was born January 2, 1923, at his home in Lawson, Mo., to Winston and Blanche McKee. He was united in marriage to Ethenell Elliott of Lawson, Mo., on June 3, 1950. Paul was...

Howard Bradshaw

Howard Bradshaw, 85, of Excelsior Springs/Gladstone, passed away February 24, 2020. He was born on July 1, 1934 in Lock Springs, Mo., to Grover and Mary (Eads) Bradshaw. Howard graduated from Chillicothe High School. Upon graduating he joined the Army and served for two years. Howard owned and operated...

Tanera Torres-Adams

Tanera “Tammy” Lynn Torres-Adams, 55, of Excelsior Springs, passed away on February 24, 2020 at Liberty Hospital after losing her battle with cancer. Tammy was born January 6, 1965 in Harlingen, Texas. Tammy loved spending time with her grandsons and family when she was not working. She worked in...

Terry “Theresa” Floyd

Terry Floyd of Lawson, Mo., born on June 8, 1958 in Springfield, Mo., died on February 22, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital at the age of 61, surrounded by loved ones. Terry worked for OPAA at the Lawson School District for 18 years.  Her family and friends were...

James “Halfy” Faircloth

James “Halfy” Faircloth, 59, of Kearney, MO, was born July 17, 1961 and passed away February 19, 2020. He was known by all friends and family as “Halfy”. He is survived by his mom, Carolyn Riddle, and sister, Michelle Riddle of the home; sons, Chris Faircloth of Farmington, MO,...

Virginia Faye Carter

Virginia Faye Carter was born to Harry Leslie and Mary “Kathleen” (Hall) Crossett on November 6, 1920, in rural Clay County, near Kearney. On February 15, 2020, Virginia went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she met as a young girl and followed Him faithfully her...

William E. Halberstadt

William “Bill” E. Halberstadt joined his parents in Heaven on February 17, 2020. Bill was born to Robert (Bob) and Deana (Joyce) Halberstadt on March 15, 1957 in Yuma, Arizona. Bill led a very exciting life in his younger years traveling the world as a band manager for the...