Vernon Ward Koontz, 78, of Blue Springs, Missouri, made his transition Monday, November 16, 2015 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Jetmore, Kansas in December 1936, he served in the U.S. Air Force before moving to the Kansas City area to work in computer operations. Vernon worked at Waddell & Reed, and Blue Cross Blue Shield…
After a long, heroic battle with cancer, Neil J. Shelton, 59, died in his home, with his wife, Connie, by his side, on November 15th, 2015. He dearly loved the family he leaves behind: his wife, Connie; son Kenny & Kathi Shelton and granddaughters, Kayla & Dalia of St. Louis, MO; stepson Kris & Susan Wood and grandson Christopher of Topeka, KS; 4 sisters/spouses: Dixie & Alex Link of…
Jean L. (Maxwell) Turner Dent went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the age of 83. She had been battling Alzheimer’s for the last eight years. She was born and raised in Centerville, IA, where she was an honors student in both high school and the Centerville Junior College. She was active…
Rose Marie Viter, 84, of Independence, MO, passed away November 12, 2015. No services at this time. Arr: New Salem Funeral Home (816) 796-8600
Our beloved mother, Wilma Geraldine Shelton, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, born January 14, 1933, went to join our Lord and Savior and our beloved father on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. She will be greatly missed by her family, including her three daughters: Cynthia Paris of Independence, Patty and Mike Keltner of Liberty, and Pam and Kirk Farmer of Lee’s Summit;…
Timothy Allan Stuart, 74, of Oak Grove, Missouri, died Monday, November 9, 2015 at home. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 4th at Bates City Restoration Branch on 40 Hwy, between Bates City and Oak Grove. Timothy was born on May 22, 1941, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Gerald and Betty (Roberts) Stuart. He…
Richard LeRoy Powell of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 13th at First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14th at…
George E. Manley, 73, of Oak Grove, MO passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl J. Manley and his mother, Erma M. Manley. George is survived by two brothers, Edward Manley of Sedalia MO, & Ted Manley of Sioux Falls ID; two sisters, Joyce Thompson of…
Elvis “Lloyd” Morehead, 86, of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Country Club Care Center, Warrensburg, MO. Services will be held Thursday, November 12th at Mt. Tabor Methodist Church, Odessa, MO; with visitation at 9:30 a.m., funeral at 11:00 a.m., and burial in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Lloyd was born February 17, 1929, in rural Odessa, Missouri, the…
William “Bill” McCain, 85, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11th at First Bible Baptist Church, 1441 SE Adams Dairy Pkwy, Blue Springs, MO. A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers…