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..Eloise L. Addison, 86, of Pleasant Hill, passed away on May 2, 2013 at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 21, 1927 in Omaha, Nebraska to Perry and Minnie Beatrice (Wheeler) Morrill and was the youngest of 11 children. Mrs. Addison spent her younger years in the Omaha area.
..On March 3, 1947, she was united in marriage with James Robert Addison in Las Vegas, Nev. They made their home in San Bernardino, Calif. for 20 years, then in Utah for nine months before moving to Colorado for eight years. In 1975 Mr. and Mrs. Addison moved to Lone Jack.
..After Mr. Addison's death on February 14, 2002, Mrs. Addison moved to Pleasant Hill. Although, having no children of her own, Mrs. Addison was "Grandmother" to the children of Mike and Dorothy Cleveland and a vital part of their family. Mrs. Addison was a member of the Pleasant Hill Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Addison was preceded in death by all 10 of her siblings.
..She is survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
..Cremation has been accorded and a Memorial Service was held May 12, 2013 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Pleasant Hill with Robin L. Clark officiating

...Leola Jean Woodrome, 59, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life, May 11, 2013, at the Crown Care Center, Harrisonville.
...Arrangements are pending. Service times and a complete obituary will be published in next week's edition of the Pleasant Hill Times and online at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Matthew L. Young, 27, of Pleasant Hill, passed away May 3, 2013. He was born December 30, 1985 to Terry and Joy (Hart) Young in Kansas City. On April 21, 2012 he was united in marriage to Claire Markey, and she survives of the home.
...Matthew was a fire fighter for the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District and the Pleasant Hill Fire Department. He was a Baptist by faith. He was a member of International Fire Fighter's Union # 3133, and a founder of Paul M. Busch Foundation for the Outdoors.
...He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ralph Young, and maternal grandparents, James and Joyce Hart. In addition to his wife, Claire, he is survived by his parents, Terry and Joy Young of Pleasant Hill; paternal grandmother, Nona Young of Raytown; sisters, Jacki Scott and husband Ryan of Savannah, Mo.; Rachel Wall and husband Bryan of Rosendale, Mo,, and Sarah Buchanan and husband Andrew of Republic, Mo.; nieces and nephews, Rylee, Seth and Adryan Scott, Jayden and Ashtyn Wall and Zachary Buchanan.
...Funeral services for Matthew were at Abundant Life Baptist Church, in Lee's Summit. Burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Matthew may be made to Paul M. Busch Foundation for the Outdoors.
...Arrangements by Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St., Blue Springs. Memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.

...Diana Sue Bush, age 62, Mound City, Kansas, formerly of Pleasant Hill, passed away May 8, 2013 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
...Funeral service were held at May 13, 2013 at Mound City First Baptist Church. Burial was in the Littell Cemetery, rural Pleasanton.
...The family suggests contributions to the Diana Bush Memorial. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements were by the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

...Margie Roberts, 84, of Raymore, formerly of East Lynne, departed this life May 7, 2013, surrounded with love and family. She was born January 13, 1929, in Biggets, Ark., the daughter of Luther and Pearl (Fossey) Haney.
...On February 19, 1944, she was united in marriage to Jay Roberts in Paragoul, Ark. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1992.
...Margie was a wonderful homemaker. She had also been employed as a cook and housekeeper for the ABC Nursing Home in Harrisonville, was the Lunch Lady for the East Lynne school district for several years, and a cook at Twin Pines Country Club, Harrisonville. She loved flowers, coffee, camping and a good garage sale. She attended the East Lynne Baptist Church.
...Margie was also preceded in death by one son, Luther Wayne Roberts in December, 1960; her daughter, Donna Linthicum in March, 2010; one grandson, Jason Linthicum in March, 2010; one great grandson, Clayton Roberts in October, 1988; four siblings, Ed, Tom, Allie and Mildred.
...She is survived by one son, Jeff Roberts of Peculiar, formerly of East Lynne; two grandsons, Doug (and Amanda) Linthicum, of Schell City, and Nathan Roberts of Appleton City; three granddaughters, Lindsey Roberts of Strasburg, Alyssa Roberts of Clinton and Azlynn (and Justin) Stacy of Peculiar; seven great grandchildren Trevor, Rebekah, Alyssa, Shawn, Brandon, Caden and Brecklynn; other relatives and many friends.
...Funeral services were held at May 13, 2013 at the funeral home. Rev. Clifford Woolery officiated. Interment in the Strasburg Cemetery. Casket bearers were Vance Hammond, Doug Linthicum, Shawn Linthicum, Jeff Roberts, Sam Roberts, Terry Roberts, Justin Stacy and Eric Williamson.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Helen Tressia Allen, 90, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life on May 6, 2013, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center.
...She was born March 24, 1923, in Independence, the daughter of Charles H. and Bertha Tressia (Martin) Williams. Helen was a 1941 Buckner High School graduate. On October 3, 1947, she was united in marriage to Merlin Stewart Allen in Independence. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1997.
...Helen was a homemaker. Her hobbies included sewing, cross stitching, quilting and painting. She was an active member of the Pleasant Hill Community of Christ Church in which she was a Sunday School teacher for many years.
...She also attended Slover Park Community of Christ and Kentucky Hills Community of Christ in Independence.
...She was a member of the Ore Club in Pleasant Hill and was Founder of the Friendly Street Club in Independence. She was a volunteer for Pleasant Hill Meals on Wheels and at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation. She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Melissa Wanjean Allen on April 17, 2002, one brother, Charles Williams, and one sister Alice Patrick.
...She is survived by two sons Roger E. Allen and his wife Cyndi, and Mark S. Allen and his wife Nancy, all of Pleasant Hill; one granddaughter, Tressia Michelle Ream and her husband Dr. Daniel Ream of Warrensburg; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held May 9, 2013, at the Community of Christ church, Pleasant Hill. Elder Kenneth Tucker officiated. Music was rendered by Janice Tuttle, organist, with duets by Donna Harper and Laura Jenkins. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Casket bearers were Brad Harper, Charles Howe, Dennis Patrick, Lyle Rosanbalm, Rick Tucker and Allen Williams, and honorary casket bearer was Andy Mitchell.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the Community of Christ church, Pleasant Hill and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

..Grace Elizabeth (Sissy) Lemasters Evans, 62, of Pleasant Hill, passed away from complications of lung cancer, May 3 2013.
..She was born November 2 1950. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Evans; daughter and son-in-law, Lorie and Louie Metcalf; five grandchildren, Derek, Alysa, Aaron, Arica, Aaron and Devan; two great granddaughters, Addyson and Avery; mother, Grace Lemasters; brother, Bill Lemasters Jr.; sisters, Pam Geiger and Dorothy Keith; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She
was dearly loved and will be missed by all.
..Funeral services are Wednesday, May 8, 6 pm at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 30000 Valor Drive, Grain Valley, with a visitation at 5 p.m. prior to services. Arrangments by Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, Grain Valley.

...Helen Allen, 90, of Pleasant Hill, died May 6, 2013. Funeral services are pending.
...Service times and a complete obituary will be published in next week's edition of the Pleasant Hill Times and online at www.stanleyckeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Greg Lee Beemer, 54, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Belton, departed this life on April 23, 2013 at his home surrounded by the love of his wife and sons.  He was born November 18, 1958. 
...Greg loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed camping and gathering with friends and family around a campfire.  He dedicated his time to teaching his grandchildren to fish, taking his sons hiking through the woods, expanding their knowledge of the beauty that encompasses them. 
...Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Patricia Beemer. He is survived by his wife, Rosetta Schlagle Beemer; brother, Earl Beemer; three sons, Greg Lee (Alexandra) of Belton; Jacob and Joshua of Pleasant Hill; six grandchildren, Corbin, Mariah, Brittany, Christian, Jacob and Serenity. 
...Cremation has been accorded.  The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

...James G. Palmer, 80, passed away April 18, 2013. He was born on October 4, 1932 in Pleasant Hill, to James W. Palmer and Ola B. Palmer. His parents and a step daughter, Wendolyn Kramer preceded him in death.
...He was employed by Farmland Industries for 31 years. He managed Central Cooperative in Pleasant Hill and United Cooperative in Hampton, Nebraska.
On December 4, 1995, he was awarded the Dreyer Award for outstanding management.
...James was a member of the Methodist Church in Aurora, Nebraska. After retiring to Florida in 1995, he was a consultant for many Coops throughout the Midwest, and in Russia for three weeks.
...During his retirement, he enjoyed playing golf, billiards, reading, watching football and other sports, and working in his yard and growing flowers.
...He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 37 years, LaVonne, daughter and son-in-law, Bambi and Alan Clark in Texas; a son, Brent Palmer, Jackson, Miss.; a sister, Alice Atkinson, Independence; brothers, Mike Palmer and wife Linda, Shawnee, Kans., and Patrick Palmer and his wife, Jennifer, Kansas City; step children, Susan Dale in Florida; John Kramer in Kansas; grandchildren, Aaron Palmer, of Jackson, Miss., Garret Kramer, of Florida, Dakota Kramer of Kans., Jessica Renfrew of Kans., Alex Renfrew of Kans., Nicholas Kramer of North Carolina, and Tucker Kramer of North Carolina.
...A memorial service and Celebration of James' Life will be held on June 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at The United Methodist Church, Pleasant Hill. Contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or St. Jude's.

...Dennis Wayne Schmidt, 63, of Harrisonville, departed this life Monday, April 22, 2013, at his home. He was born January 2, 1950, in El Dorado Springs, the son of Wilbern Wayne and Anna Frances (Hlavacek) Schmidt.
...Dennis was a 1968, Pleasant Hill High School graduate. He was a United States Navy Veteran; spending eight years serving his country as an electrician aboard Naval Nuclear Submarines.
...In 1978, he was united in marriage to Francine Stephenson in Harrisonville. They later divorced, but he remained in close contact with his step-daughters, Charity, Faith and Hope.
...Following high school, he was employed as a lineman for the United Telephone Company in Harrisonville; later working for his uncle, Donald Schmidt, as a roofer, also in Harrisonville.
...He moved to Texas and worked as a quality assurance inspector for the Comanche Nuclear Power Plant. After he returned from Texas in 1997, Dennis worked as a loan officer for the Total Mortgage Company; he was currently employed at New Day Financial in Harrisonville.
...He was the current treasurer of the Cass County Elks Lodge #2791. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, playing cards and golfing. Foremost he loved family gatherings and spending time with friends. He was a member of the Strasburg Baptist Church.
...Dennis was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Anna Frances Barker of Pleasant Hill; three step-daughters, Charity (and Greg) Rector of Urich; Faith (and Billy) Sherman of Freeman, and Hope Mason of Harrisonville; one brother, Rodney (and Maureen) Schmidt of Archie; one sister, Marcella (and Billy) Ellifrits of Pleasant Hill; one half sister, Julie (and Drew) Mowen of Willard; one stepsister Wendy (and Chris) Minshall of Lee's Summit; his stepmother, Carolyn Schmidt of Lee's Summit; several step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; many other relatives; and many friends.
...Funeral services were held April 27, 2013, at the funeral home. Rev. Dave Driskell officiated. Full military honors were provided by the United States Navy and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3118 Honor Guard.
...Cremation has been accorded. Inurnment will be in the Strasburg Cemetery at a later date.
...Honorary casket bearers were Jim Beckerdite, Steve Bricker, John Brown, Eric Farmer, Pat Flanner, Ronnie Henderson, Russ Love, Tim Morris, John Rinehart, Mick Roush, Jerry Saling and Chuck Taylor.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cass County Elks Lodge #2791 and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Gerald Leroy Schlagle, 62, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Peculiar, departed this life on April 20, 2013, at the Lee's Summit Medical Center.
...Gerald was born September 18, 1950, in Kansas City, the son of Bert Lee and Barbara Jo (Bryson) Schlagle.  He was a 1969 Grain Valley High School graduate.
...On September 4, 1970, he was united in marriage to Donna Jean Stuart in Buckner.
...Gerald owned and operated Schlagle Foundation.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.
...He was preceded in death by his parents and one great granddaughter, Sophie Leanne Lyon Schlagle.
...Gerald is survived by his wife Donna of the home; two daughters, Melissa Schlagle, and Geri Anne Schlagle, both of Pleasant Hill; three grandchildren, Chris and Davin Schlagle of Grain Valley, and Kaylin Smith of Garden City; one brother, Elmer "Gene" Schlagle of Pleasant Hill; one sister, Rosetta (and Greg) Beemer of Pleasant Hill; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
...Cremation has been accorded.  The family hosted a memorial visitation on April 28, 2013, at their home on Lexington Road in Pleasant Hill. 
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by  Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Billy Dean Maire, 80, formerly of Pleasant Hill, departed this life on February 4, 2013 at his home in Concord, North Carolina. He was born April 24, 1932 in Jefferson County, Missouri, the son of William J. "Bill" and Augusta (Hayes Maire.
...Bill spent most of his life in the Pleasant Hill area. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1950 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
...Bill owned and operated a lawn maintenance company before his retirement.
...About a year ago Bill moved to Concord, North Carolina to be closer to his children, but no matter where he lived, he always considered Pleasant Hill his "home."
...He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. "Bill" and Augusta Maire and his brother and sister-in-law, Bob G. and Mary Ellen Maire.
...Bill is survived by three sons, Michael Maire of Concord, North Carolina; Brett and Steve Maire, both of Texas; one daughter, Dana Sciranko of Concord; four granddaughters, three grandsons, three great granddaughters, other relatives and many friends.
...Cremation was accorded and a Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Elder Duane Rogers officiating. Inurnment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Military Funeral Honors, provided by V.F.W. Post #3118 of Pleasant Hill.
...In Memory of Bill D. Maire, contributions are suggested to Wayside Waifs, Inc., 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64137 or The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, 5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas 66104.

...Gerald Leroy Schlagle, 62, of Pleasant Hill, died April 20, 2013, at the Lee's Summit Medical Center.
...Cremation has been accorded. The family will host a memorial visitation, Sunday, April 28, 2013, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at their home, 209 Lexington Rd., Pleasant Hill.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. A complete obituary will be published in next week's edition of the Pleasant Hill Times and online at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com.

...Jeannette (Keithley) Adams, 75, departed this life on April 18, 2013, surrounded by her loving family, at the home of her sister and brother-inlaw, Terri and Bob Yarber, in Pleasant Hill. She was born December 6, 1937 in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Albert and Hilda (Greene) Keithley.
...Jeannette spent most of her life in the Pleasant Hill area. She graduated from Pleasant Hill High School as valedictorian in 1955 where she was a member of the girls' basketball team, a cheerleader and played the flute in the Pleasant Hill High School band.
...Jeannette earned a Master's in Education degree from Central Missouri State College in May, 1967 and taught for 31 years in the Lee's Summit School District before her retirement.
...She had taught Sunday School at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church when still a young woman and in later years taught Sunday School at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Lee's Summit.
...After her retirement, Jeannette traveled to many foreign and exotic places, making friends and collecting cherished mementos.
...Jeannette was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Hilda Keithley; one brother, Albert Guy "Bud" Keithley and one grandson, Kyle Eason.
...She is survived by a son, David Adams and wife Jeni, grandsons, Lane, Dylan, and Jacob, and one daughter, Dianna Eason and husband Pascal and grandsons, Brett and Cole, all of Pleasant Hill; three sisters, Donna Shaw and husband Pat of Butler; Jean Alexander and husband Ellis and Terri Yarber and husband Bob, all of Pleasant Hill.
...Cremation has been accorded and a Memorial Visitation for Jeannette (Keithley) Adams will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. A private family inurnment will be held at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date.
...Memorial contributions, In Memory of Jeannette (Keithley) Adams, may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Parkway, Suite 300, KCMO 64114 or SIDS Resources, Inc. (www.sidsresources.org), 4051 Broadway, KCMO 64111.

...Rebecca Ann "Becki" Schildknecht, 45, of Warrensburg, departed this life, after a brief battle with cancer, on April 7, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
...She was born March 7, 1968 in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Harrison) Bakie.
...Becki graduated from Branson High School and obtained a music degree from the College of the Ozarks. On June 2, 1990, she married Kevin D. Schildknecht at the First Presbyterian Church of Branson, and to this union two children, Tyler and Morgan, were born.
...The Schildknecht family had been residents of Warrensburg, for 11 years. Becki was a library technician for the University of Central Missouri.
...Becki was a gifted flute player and was a member of the Sedalia Symphony. She was an active member of the Long Branch Baptist Church, rural Odessa, where her husband, Kevin, is the pastor, and was the Sunday school teacher for the adult class and performed many flute solos for the services.
...She is survived by her husband Rev. Kevin D. Schildknecht and two children, Tyler Dean Schildknecht and Morgan Janae Schildknecht, all of the home; her parents, Thomas and Barbara Bakie of Nixa; her father and mother-in-law, Darvin and Donna Schildknecht of Cleveland, Mo.; one brother, William Bakie of Branson; three sisters, Kristen Gutierrez and husband Daniel of Lincoln, Nebr., Sheri Wojowicz and husband Chris of Diamond, Mo, and Jennifer Bruton and husband Mike of Forsyth, Mo; one brother-in-law, Kyle Schildknecht and wife Carmen of Springfield, Mo.; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends.
...Funeral services for Becki A. Schildknecht were held April 12, 2013 at Grover Park Baptist Church, Warrensburg. Rev. Robert Sisney officiated. Honorary casket bearers were Larry Gregory, Dennis Huff, David Luff, Charles Osborn, Donald Rider, Kyle Schildknecht, Don Tye and Brent York.
...Cremation will be accorded after service. Memorial contributions in memory of Becki may be made to the Long Branch Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Thelma G. McGlathery, 84, departed this life on April 9, 2013. She was born September 24, 1928 in Oak Grove, the daughter of Elmer Crow and Mary Pearl (Wooley) Bailey.
...Thelma won a prestigious beauty contest while in high school. She also received a scholarship for college, but turned it down in order to get married.
..On April 26, 1946, Thelma was united in marriage with Jack W. McGlathery in Olathe. They lived in Strasburg for two years before moving to Independence.
...Mr. McGlathery passed away July 27, 1993. Four years ago Thelma moved to Blue Springs, to make her home with her daughter and son-in-law.
...Thelma was the head cosmetologist for Crown Drug Store for several years.
...She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Independence, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Area 47 and was a former president of the women's auxiliary.
...In addition to her husband, Jack, Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Mary Bailey; two brothers, Elmer and John Bailey; six sisters, Margaret Wingo, Elizabeth Stephens, Nellie Smith, Ruth Barger, Opal Bailey and Eva Lunceford.
...Thelma is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline S. Austin and husband Roy of Blue Springs; one grandson, Jack Kelly and one granddaughter, Sandra Henderson, both of Kansas City; three great grandchildren, other relatives and
many friends.
...A private family interment was held April 11, 2013 at the Strasburg Cemetery. Arrangements by Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Montie N. (Hyatt) Geier, 75, departed this life on April 9, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 15, 1937 in Gunn City, the daughter of Harold H. "Pug" and Doris N. (McLear) Hyatt.
...Montie graduated from East Lynne High School in 1956. On December 21, 1958, she was united in marriage with Albert S. Geier in Kansas City. They made their home in Kansas City until 1977 when they moved to Grain Valley.
...Montie was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and "part-time farmer." Her life centered around her family.
...In addition to her husband, Albert Geier, Montie was preceded in death by her parents, Harold "Pug" and Doris Hyatt; four brothers, Phil, Pat, John Thomas and Bruce Hyatt and two sisters, Delores Ruiz and Penny Reynolds.
...She is survived by two sons, Albert W. Geier of the home and David A Geier of Grain Valley; one daughter, Johanna M. Willis and husband Randy of Oak Grove; three brothers, Robert and Mike Hyatt and Steve Hyatt of Garden City; five sisters, Jane Hutchings of La-Tour, Barbara Younger of Grain Valley, Judy Laffoon of Peculiar, Joyce Foote of Pleasant Hill and Linda Lynch of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Matthew Willis, Dustin Geier, Denton Geier and Erin Willis; one great grandchild, Denton Wayne Geier (DW), other relatives and many friends.
...Cremation has been accorded. A Memorial Service to honor Montie Geier was held on April 13, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, with Chaplain Roger Freed officiating. The family suggest contributions to American Lung Association, Kansas City Metro Area, 6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 110, Overland Park, Kansas 66202 or Vitas Hospice, 4041 S. Lynn Court Drive, Suite 300, Independence, Missouri 64055. Arrangements by Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Donald R. Breedlove, 59, departed this life on March 29, 2013 at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit.
...He was born October 27, 1953 in Kansas City, the son of Homer and Pauline Alice (Rayburn) Breedlove.
...Don attended Lee's Summit High School.
...On February 4, 2000, Don was united in marriage with Amy Jo Guthridge in Maui, Hawaii.
...They made their home in Holden, until 2003 when they moved to the Pleasant Hill/Strasburg area. In 2005 the Breedlove family moved to Rich Hill where they lived for two years before moving to Urich in 2007.
...Don was an entrepreneur who owned and operated several businesses including Pleasant Hill Muffler and Don Breedlove Trucking.
...He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Pauline A. (Rayburn) Breedlove; one brother, Dean Breedlove; three sisters, Lillie Long, Delorse Baker and Mary Breedlove. Don is survived by his wife, Amy Jo (Guthridge) Breedlove of the home; two sons, Donald N. Breedlove and wife Kaleigh of St. Joseph, and Sammy Dean Breedlove of the home; three daughters, Danielle K. Wilkerson, Samantha Jo Breedlove and Madelyn Mae Breedlove, all of the home; one sister, Betty Tudor of Lee's Summit; one grandchild, Mari-Alis J. Breedlove, other relatives and many friends.
...Cremation was accorded and a Memorial Service for Donald Ray Breedlove will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.

...Thelma Lois Brown, 101, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Kansas City North, departed this life on April 13, 2013, at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded with love and family.
...She was born December 18, 1911, the daughter of Forrest David and Edna Pearl (Harris) Early, on her grandparents' farm near Centerview.
...Thelma graduated from Warrensburg Public High School in 1928. She then attended the Central Missouri Teachers College where she was a member of the Alpha Phi Delta Sorority and the Honorary Beta Chapter Sorority.
...On October 12, 1946, she was united in marriage to James Daniel "J.D." Brown in Kansas City, Kans. They were married for 64 years before he preceded her in death on December 31, 2010.
...She was a member of the First Calvary Baptist Church, which she joined in 1932. She served there in several capacities including the W.M.U. and the Pre School Sunday School. She was also a member of the Big Shoal Eastgate P.T.A, member and officer in the Cheerful Tillers Garden Club and a member of the Clay County Council of Garden Clubs.
...She was preceded in death by two brothers Forrest "Bunny" Early and Floyd "Bud"Early. Thelma is survived by one son, Jim Brown and wife Kathleen of Pleasant Hill; one grandson, James Daly Brown and wife Angela of Kansas City; five granddaughters, Kathleen Brundage and husband Don of Pleasant Hill; Kelly Coady of Madison, Conn.; Kerry Schaub and husband Kenton of Harrisonville; Jennifer Bracken and husband Scott of Pleasant Hill; and Julie (Brown) Haralson of Pleasant Hill; a special niece Kay Foxe of Kansas City; 12 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
...The family appreciates Dr. John Moore and staff, the staff at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center and the staff of Crossroads Hospice, who all contributed to her care. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the funeral home where visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
...Rev. Richard Williams of the New Covenant Fellowship Church, Garden City will officiate. Graveside services and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Fairview Cemetery, Kearney. Casket bearers are Scott Bracken, James Daly Brown, Don and Greg Brundage, Kenton, Austin and Tanner Schaub.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the Crossroads Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Ruth Louise Limbocker, 82, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Blue Springs, departed this life April 13, 2013, at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center.
...She was born, March 18, 1931, in Parsons, Kans., the daughter of Harold LeRoy and Victoria Ruth (Reisinger) Wigelsworth. She Louise attended Blue Springs High School.
...In April 1948, she was united in marriage to Ashby Paul Limbocker in Bentonville, Ark. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2008.
...Louise was an office manager for the Odessa Garment factory for several years. Later she and Ashby owned and operated the Lakeview Machine Shop in Camdenton.
...She was an avid painter and loved to sew and cook. She was also active in the Blue Springs Bowling League.
...She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Donna Brown. Louise is survived by two daughters, Vickie (and Mike) Church of Pleasant Hill, and Vanessa (and Rob) Wetch of Eldon; four grandchildren, Karrie (and Curt) Foerster of Greenwood; Nathan (and Jocelyn) Church of Pleasant Hill; Tonya (and Scott) Dickerson of Indianapolis, Ind., and Jason (and Andrea) Young of Holts Summit, Mo.; six great grandchildren, Gavin, Ashton, Cailyn, Hailey, Caitlyn and Wyatt; one brother, Bob (and Betty) Wigelsworth of Minnetonka, Minn.; one sister, Betty Minter of Fayettville, Ark.; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
...Graveside funeral services were held on April 15, 2013, at the Blue Springs Cemetery. Mr. Bob Parr officiated. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley- Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Cecil Jordan "Bill" Saulsbury, 84, of Kansas City, passed away April 13, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home, Cameron, surrounded with love and family.
...He was born August 31, 1928, in Gowen, Okla., the son of Earl and Agnes (Patrick) Saulsbury.
...He worked at the Superior Oil Co. in Shafter, California, before being drafted into the U.S. Army. Cecil spent two years in Korea where he received numerous medals for his valor including a Purple Heart. After his discharge from the Army, he returned to California and resumed his career with Superior Oil, but he had already met a Missourian, Phyllis Arnhold, and his life changed forever.
...They were married in Lee's Summit, on September 18, 1953, before returning to Shafter.
...In 1955 they moved back to Missouri where Cecil began his life long career with Phillip's Petroleum. He owned and operated Cecil's 66 Service at 6244 Main in Kansas City, as well as stations in Prairie Village and Corinth Square Shopping Center in Kansas.
...Cecil was a long time member of Holmeswood Baptist Church, a supporter of 3 & 2 baseball and the Boy Scouts. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Earl, Jr. and Johnie B. Saulsbury, and one sister, Betty Jane Robins.
...He is survived by his bride of 59½ years, Phyllis of the home; one daughter, Victoria (and Kenneth) Saulsbury Upchurch of Snowmass, Colo.; one son Michael Saulsbury of Linn Creek; two grandsons, Kyler of Lenexa, and Erik Saulsbury of Linn Creek; one sister, Joann Wisdom of Kansas City, Kans.; and one brother Larry (and Roberta) Saulsbury of Hartshorne, Okla.; a niece Joni Riley of Kansas City, Kans., and a nephew, Colonel Billie Wisdom of Leawood. He is also survived by many other nieces, nephews and close friends.
...In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the VFW, 406 W. 34th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64111; Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, NY, NY 10003 or Holmeswood Baptist Church, 9700 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64131.
...Funeral services are pending. Service times will posted online at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome. com or you may call (816) 540-5550 for further details. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...John William Hopkins Jr., 64, of Peculiar, departed this life on April 7, 2013 at the St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. He was born June 5, 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of John William and Florence (Boyer) Hopkins.
...On September 4, 1971, John was united in marriage to Phyllis Carol Nugen in Kansas City. John was employed in commercial construction and was a member of the Local Union #27L, Kansas City. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. John loved to fish, garden and cook, but his greatest love was spending time with his family and grandchildren. John was known as a loyal, loving, honorable, smart, funny man who enjoyed passing his wisdom to family and friends.
...He was preceded in death by his parents. John is survived by his wife, Phyllis Hopkins of the home; two daughters, Kimberly Franklin and husband Richard, Flowery Branch, Georgia; Lisa Messinger and husband Ryan, Pleasant Hill; two grandsons, Samuel and Evan; a brother, Joseph Hopkins and a sister, Deborah Kelley; other relatives and many friends.
...A Celebration of Life reception was held on April 12, 2013 at the home of his daughter, Lisa Messinger.
...Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Assoc., 6800 W. 93rd Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212 or UNOS.org UNOS Foundation P.O. Box 2484 Richmond, Va. 23218 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Cass County Cremation Service, Harrisonville.

...Margaret Viola White, 85 of Holden, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at John Knox Village in Lee's Summit.
...Margaret was born August 28, 1927 in Boliver, Missouri daughter of Avis and Callie M. (Smith) Taylor.
...She was united in marriage to Paul William White on July 21, 1943 in Olathe, Kansas. The couple raised their family in both California and Missouri. They moved to the Holden area in 2003.
...She enjoyed sewing, needlework, puzzles and reading. Survivors include seven children: Donna Midkiff and husband, Richard of Holden; Paul White of San Bernardino, Calif.; Linda White of Holden, Nancy Conner and husband, Larry of Kingsville, Mary Barker and husband, Cecil, of Holden, Shannon Box of Holden and Wesley White and wife, Chris of Hanford, Calif.; daughter-inlaw:
Margaret White of San Jose, Calif.; forty four grandchildren; forty eight great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
...She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; a son, Robert White; a sister, Nadine Kane; a brother, Ernest Taylor, and son-in-law, Gene Box.
...Funeral Services: were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden
...Reverend Dennis Chesnut officiated. Interment followed in the Kingsville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby White, Bobby Barker, Cecil Barker, Cliff White, Bruce White, Santos White, Stanley White and Jason Malicoat. Arrangements were under the direction of the Williams Funeral Home of Holden. Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net

...Harold Lee Shewmaker,72, departed this life on April 2, 2013 at his home in Kansas City surrounded by his loving family.
...He was born April 16, 1940 in Versailles, Mo, the son of Clyde Ray and Eva Leona (Fuqua) Shewmaker.
...Harold lived in Versailles until 1948 when the Shewmaker family moved to Idaho for a short time.
...They returned to Missouri the same year and lived in Pleasant Hill briefly before moving to Lake Lotawana in 1949. Harold attended Lee's Summit, High
School.
...Harold proudly served his country in the United States Navy from July 1, 1957 until January 30, 1961. On August 22, 1959, while stationed in San Diego, Calif., Harold was united in marriage with Carolyn M. Chase in National City, Calif. and to this union three children, Clyde, Cindy and Steven were born.
...After Harold's honorable discharge from the Navy, he and Carolyn returned to the Kansas City area. In 1961, Harold went to work for the Federal Reserve
Bank of Kansas City. In nearly 38 years of service, Harold rose from mail clerk to become vicepresident and one of the most valuable members of the bank's
management team.
...In 1989, because of his superior managerial and leadership skills, Harold was asked to move to Omaha, Nebr., and take on the task of improving the performance of a branch of the Federal Reserve Bank and turn it around. He did indeed, to become one of the top district successes.
...Harold had a unique ability to combine hard work and career achievement with finding enjoyment and pleasure in doing the job. In 1998, Harold and Carolyn moved back to the Kansas City area, and Harold retired from the Federal Reserve in 1999.
...Among his other achievements, Harold acted as a Junior Achievement Advisor for Kansas City Schools in 1982 and 1983, a member of the Omaha, Red Cross Board of Directors from 1990 to 1996, a member of the Nebraska Council on Economic Education from 1989 to 1996, a member of the Kansas State University Finance Advisory Board from 1989 to 1996, a member of the Omaha Rotary Clubs from 1988 to 1996 and a member of the Lee's Summit Educational Fund Finance Committee.
...He also acted as a mentor for many of the young people hired into the Federal Reserve Bank's management development program, gave numerous motivational speeches to both high school and college students and hired many interns and played a major role in their development.
...With all the outstanding achievements and accomplishments of his life, Harold took the most pride in the love and devotion of and for his family. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Eva Shewmaker and four brothers,
James, Danny, John and Warren Shewmaker.
...He is survived by his wife Carolyn M. Shewmaker of the home; two sons, Clyde Ray Shewmaker, II and wife
Michelle of Winfield, Kans. and Steven Lee Shewmaker of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Cindy L. Shewmaker of Kansas City; a brother, David Shewmaker and wife Vicki of Blue Springs; three sisters, Norma Hackley and Rena Hunt, both of Harrisonville and Virginia Wilson and husband Bob of Houston, Tex.; five grandchildren, Dustin Binder, Kevin Shewmaker, Reneé Shewmaker, Jenny Delich and Matthew Shewmaker; three great grandchildren, Rostin Binder, Charlotte Shewmaker, Ava Wilkins, other relatives and many friends.
...Services for Harold L. Shewmaker were held April 5, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home with Elder Butch Shewmaker officiating. Casket bearers were Enis Alldredge, Bob Allen, Jim Bowen, Rich Rasdall, Ron Ryan and Kent Scott.
...Jim Bell served as an Honorary Bearer. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Military Honors were provided by V.F.W. Post #3118 of Pleasant Hill.
...Memorial contributions In Memory of Harold may be made to the Paul Coverdell Scholarship Fund, Lee's Summit Educational Foundation or NorthCare Hospice, 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, Missouri 64116 and may be mailed direct or left at the funeral home.

...Billie Jean Haunschild, 84, of Belton, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, departed this life, March 28, 2013, at Carnegie Village, Belton, surrounded with love and family.
...She was born October 14, 1928, in Clinton, the daughter of Hugh and Willia (Hayes) Gunn. Billie Jean was a 1945 Pleasant Hill High School graduate and a 1949 University of Missouri graduate.
...On November 5, 1948 she was united in marriage to Robert L. Haunschild in Columbia. He preceded her in death in January, 1996.
...Billie Jean was employed as a bookkeeper for the Ore Radiator Service Company in Kansas City, Kans.
...She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Kansas, where she was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and an active volunteer.
...She was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Haunschild; one granddaughter, Michelle Hayes; and one brother, Frank Gunn.
...She is survived by one daughter, Carol (and Greg) Hayes of Pleasant Hill; one son Paul (and Maria) Haunschild of Pleasant Hill; one daughter-in-law, Christine Haunschild, of Pittsburgh, Pa., and five grandchildren, Amy (and Chris) Madsen of Wichita, Kans., Laura Haunschild (and Sebastian) Bachmann, of Redwood City, Calif., Jason (and Traci) Hayes of Raymore; Nicholle Cheeseman of Pompano Beach, Fla., Richelle Haunschild of Liberty; six great grandchildren, Mallory, Mick, Walter, Karl, Markus and Dominic, other relatives, and many friends.
...Funeral services were April 2, 2013, at the funeral home. Pastors Tom Van Duzer and Frank Eberhart officiated. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Casket bearers were Sebastian Bachmann, Kerry Gunn, Kenny Hahner, Jason Hayes, Lance Huitt, Chris Madsen and Richard Wilson.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas University Heart Hospital or the Robert L. Haunschild Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Seminary Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Mary F. Rogers, 87 of Pleasant Hill, passed away on March 25, 2013 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral services were held April 2, 2013 at the Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit. Burial at the Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee's Summit. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mary F. Rogers to Tarrara Court #83, LOS NA, 3918 S Hocker, Independence, MO 64055.
...Mary was born on January 20, 1926 in Princeton, Mo. She married Melvin D. Rogers on November 20, 1943 and had three sons. Mary and Melvin lived in Independence before moving to Pleasant Hill in 1999.
...She was a member of the Eastern Star and Ladies Oriental Shrine. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Nellie Finney; husband, Melvin D. Rogers; daughter-inlaw, Marcia L. Rogers; sisters, Katherine Campbell and Margaret Thomas; and brothers, Glen and John Finney.
...Mary is survived by sons, M. Jack Rogers (Carol Rogers), Marvin G. Rogers and Gary L. Rogers (Belinda Rogers); grandchildren, Samantha Rogers, Jacquelyn (Raymond) Kern, Jessica (Shaun) Steward, Richard Rogers and Sadie Rogers; greatgrandchildren, Tyler (Lindsey) Springer, Katie Springer, Bradley and Jonathan Rogers; and great-great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Lukas Springer.
...Services were under the direction of the Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit.

...Pauline A. Ashcroft, 92, of Pleasant Hill, died February 22, 2013, at her home.
...Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Dorothy Brown Lyder, 94, formerly of Pleasant Hill and Paola, Kansas, departed this life on March 18, 2013, at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. She was born May 23, 1918, in Walker, Missouri, the daughter of George and Ruth (Barker) Hardacre.
...She was a 1936 graduate of Paola High School. On January 29, 1939, she was united in marriage to Paul I. Brown in Independence. They made their home in Pleasant Hill and were married for 37 years. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1977. In November, 1988, she married John Lyder in Pleasant Hill. They were married for24 years and resided in Paola. He preceded her in death in August, 2012.
...Dorothy was a homemaker and was employed at Unity Village and Western Electric in Lee's Summit. In her earlier years, she worked as a telephone operator in Paola and Pleasant Hill.
...She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Community of Christ Church and attended Plum Creek Methodist Church, Paola.
...Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Gene Hardacre, two sisters, LaVerne Murdock and Georgie Baugher and a son-inlaw, Don Dinges.
...She is survived by one son, Phil Brown of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter, Paula Dinges of Pleasant Hill; five grandchildren, Sheilah (and Jerry) Bates of Pleasant Hill; Lance and (and Tracy) Dinges of Harrisonville, Christy Brown-Rappoport of Cave Creek, Ariz., Paul (and Michelle) Brown of Anthem, Ariz. and Stacey Tucker; four great grandchildren, Geoff Bates and Zachary Bates, both of Pleasant Hill, Hannah Dinges of Harrisonville, and William Rappoport of Cave Creek; four nieces; other relatives and friends.
...Private graveside services were held in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill. Memorial contributions are suggested to Vitas Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

...Fern Graves, 85, of Strasburg, departed this life, March 24,
2013, at her home. She was born, November 23, 1927, in Avalon, Mo., the daughter of Claude A. and Virginia Mae (Rogers) Hackett.
...Fern was a 1945 Strasburg High School graduate. On February 14, 1953, she married Ed Graves in Strasburg. He preceded her in death on August 31, 2012.
...Fern was employed at Mobile Oil, Sears, was co-owner of the Strasburg General Store and was employed by Stock Auto Salvage before retiring in 1992.
...In her retirement Fern focused on attending her grandchildren's soccer, football, basketball, volleyball games and dance recitals. She loved her Strasburg Elementary Eagles and attended as many basketball games and school functions as possible.
...Fern enjoyed mowing her yard and the Strasburg Cemetery, fishing, playing cards and any activity with family and friends.
...In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a
granddaughter, Emily Graves, her twin sister Faye Comer and one brother, James D. Hackett.
...She is survived by two sons Rod (and Pam) Graves, and Roger (and Kathy) Graves, both of Lee's Summit; four grandchildren Brad Graves of Kansas City; Lindsey Graves of Ames, Iowa; Eric Graves and Jason Graves of Lee's Summit; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
...Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at the funeral home.
...Pastor David Hackett of the Faith United Methodist Church,
Grain Valley, will officiate. Visitation will be held Wednesday,
March 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
...Interment will be in the Strasburg Cemetery. Casket bearers are Brad Graves, Eric Graves, Jason Graves, Lindsey Graves, Keith Wingard and Kevin Comer.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to Harden Hospice, Strasburg Cemetery or the Strasburg Union Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements were under the direcction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Former Cass County presiding judge (commissioner) Charles Wayne Reid, 90, Peculiar, died Monday, March 11, 2013 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville.
...Wayne was born on November 5, 1922, on the family farm two miles east of Peculiar, the son of Oscar Elton and Mary Estella (Pheasant) Reid.
...He attended the Thorngrove School and graduated from Peculiar High School in 1940. A lifetime resident of Peculiar, he spent his entire life as a farmer on the farm where he was born, raising sheep and cattle and various crops.
...A lifelong Democrat, Wayne served for many years on the Cass County Central Democratic Committee and was the last Presiding Judge of the Cass County Court (1979-1986) before it was renamed the Cass County Commission.
...He served on the boards of Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), United Missouri Bank, Baptist Medical Center, Casco Area Workshop, Cass County Board of Services, Wills Cemetery, Peculiar School District, Cass County Zoning Board and the West Peculiar Township Road District.
...He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Peculiar, one of the founders of the Peculiar Lions Club and its longest living member and a founding member of both Cass County Water District #10 and the Cass County Shrine Club.
...He was one of the original members of the Twin Pines Country Club in Harrisonville and the Cass County Historical Society. He was a Mason and a member of the Mounted
Guard of the Ararat Shrine.
...Wayne married Marjorie Jean Chaffin on May 21, 1944 at her parents' farm near Raymore, Missouri and enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage until her death in 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, an infant brother, Oscar Elton Reid and one grandson, Michael John Reid.
...He is survived by two sons, Charles (Chuck) Reid, II and John (Jack) C. Reid and wife, Cathleen A. Shine, all of Peculiar, Missouri; his granddaughter, Emily Anne Reid of Washington, D.C.; his sister, Mary Elizabeth Jones of Lee's Summit, Missouri and one brother, Dr. Robert C. Reid of Lexington, Massachusetts.
...Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 15 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar.
...Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Peculiar or Food 4 Thought Backpack Program, c/o the funeral home.

...Sandra Faye (Greathouse) Powell, 61, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Thursday. March 14, 2013, at her home in Pleasant Hill, surrounded by her loving family.
... She was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Enterprise, Alabama the daughter of Joseph C. and Agnes P. (Stuckey) Greathouse.
...Sandra was loved and admired by her co-workers and the residents of John Knox Village where she had worked in food service for 21 years.
...Sandra attended Echo Church in Pleasant Hill.
...She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Greathouse.
...Sandra is survived by her mother, Agnes Barker of Enterprise, Ala.; one son, Greg Powell, and wife, Tracy, of Lee's Summit; one daughter, Lisa Hernandez, and husband, Felix, of Pleasant Hill; three brothers, Joe Edd Greathouse, Tim Greathouse and Ronald Greathouse, and one sister, Kathy Stricklin, all of Enterprise, Ala.; two grandchildren, Cruz and Makailyn Hernandez; three step-grandchildren, Ashley Honeycutt, John Honeycutt and wife Amber, and Heather Honeycutt; four stepgreat grandchildren, Jordan, Sage, Krislin and Grayson.
...Cremation has been accorded.
...A Memorial Service for Sandra Faye Powell has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at John Knox Village Chapel, 400 NW Murray Road, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64081 with Chaplain Paul Budd officiating.
...Contributions in memory of Sandra F. Powell may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kansas City Metro Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO
64105.
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Robin Marie George, 56, of Pleasant Hill, was born, Sunday, October 21, 1956, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Robert Eugene and Joan Linnea (Fortin) Oswalt. She departed this life Friday, March 15, 2013, at her mother's home in Pleasant Hill.
...Robin was a 1974 Lakewood Colorado High School graduate.
...On December 2, 1977, she was united in marriage to Robert George in Lakewood. They were no longer married. Robin was a homemaker. She had also worked for Schultz Design in Pleasant Hill and the Pleasant Hill First Baptist Church Daycare. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church.
...The most important part of Robin's life was family; she was a devoted mother and grandmother. She also loved shopping, garage sales, and traveling.
...She was preceded in death by her father Bob Oswalt, one brother Gary Johnson and one sister Christy Trautman.
...Robin is survived by her mother Joan Oswalt; one daughter Becky (and Van) Murray; one son Scott (and Jessica) George; one sister Debbie (and Richard) Russell; one brother Rick Johnson; 4 grandchildren, Ryan and Geoffrey Murray, and, Kordell and Parker George; other relatives and host of friends.
...Cremation has been accorded. Graveside funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Reverend D. Kent Deubner of the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church will officiate.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the Robin George memorial fund in care of the Pleasant Hill Bank.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill.

...Sharon Kay (Paul) Bagby, 63, departed this life on March 7, 2013 at Kansas City Hospice House.
...She was born March 3, 1950, in Harrisonville, the daughter and only child of Andy L. and Fern (Shipley) Paul.
...Sharon spent her younger years in the Strasburg area and attended school in Pleasant Hill. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill High School class of 1968.
Sharon was united in marriage with Danny L. Bagby on May 1, 1981, at the home of her parents, Andy and Fern Paul in Strasburg, and they made their home in the Pleasant Hill and Strasburg areas.
...Sharon worked alongside her husband, Danny, as a floor covering installer for many years.
...In 1994, Sharon realized one of her dreams when she and Danny moved to their farm near Pomme de Terre Lake in Flemington, Mo. to make their home.
Sharon was a proud and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a true and loyal friend.
...Her sweet smile and infectious laugh could "light up a room." She loved life and faced adversities with quiet determination and extreme grace.
...Sharon was preceded in death by her father Andy L. Paul on July 9, 1989 and her mother Fern (Shipley) Paul on October 15, 1990.
...She is survived by her husband, Danny L. Bagby of the home; two sons, Lance Keeran of Pleasant Hill, and Robert Bagby of Warrensburg; four daughters, Andrea Hurst of Lee's Summit; Alicia (Hurst) Pritchard of Independence; Shawn Smith of Anchorage, Alaska and Kelly Bagby, of Harrisonville; nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, other relatives and many friends.
...Cremation has been accorded.
...In Memory of Sharon (Paul) Bagby, the family will receive friends at a Memorial Visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, (www.wallace-funeralhomes.com.)

...Lloyd Gene Jackson, 57, of East Lynne, departed this life on February 24, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kans. He was born December 7, 1955 in Harrisonville, the son of John Lloyd and Mary Loraine (Johnson) Jackson.
...He was a 1974 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, Pleasant Hill and was a lifelong area resident.
...On October 12, 1974, Lloyd was united in marriage to Kathy Ann Wilson in Harrisonville.
...For the past 38 years, Lloyd was employed as a machinist for Fike Metal Corporation, Blue Springs. Lloyd enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, working on cars, gambling, going to the boats and traveling. Besides his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by a sister, Edith.
...Lloyd is survived by his wife, Kathy Jackson of the home; a son, Lloyd Elliott Jackson and wife, Jennifer, Garden City; a daughter, Leanna Chamberlin and husband, Kevin, Mabelvale, Ark.; three grandchildren, Kevin, Dristen and Alex; two brothers, Jerry Jackson, Adrian, James Leonard Jackson, Warsaw; a sister, Dora Vaughn; other relatives and a host of friends.
...A Celebration of Life Service was held at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville. Cremation. Family suggests contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To send the family online condolences, please visit: www.dickeyfh.com.
...Services under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville.

...Susan Virginia Hackett, 57, of Lee's Summit, formerly of Strasburg, departed this life March 2, 2013, at the Lee's Summit Hospital, surrounded with love and family, after a courageous and hard fought two and one-half year year battle with colon cancer.
...She was born April 13, 1955, in Harrisonville, the daughter Granville Claude and Rachel Armelda (Johnston) Hackett. Susan was a graduate of Strasburg C-3 and the Pleasant Hill High School class of 1972.
...She was an Executive Retail Manager for Dick's Sporting Goods. She was a member of the Strasburg Union Church and attended Faith United Methodist Church, Grain Valley.
...Susan had an indomitable and competitive spirit that guided her through her life and career. She worked hard and achieved much in her short time here on earth.
...She loved her family and was especially fond of all her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
...Susan was preceded in death by her mother Rachel on July 9, 2006.
...She is survived by her father Granville of Strasburg; seven siblings, Douglas (and Margie) Hackett of Parkville; Mary Jo Hackett of Harrisonville; David (and Patty) Hackett of Lone Jack; Gene (and Judy) Hackett of Fairmont, Minn.; Bill (and Vicki) Hackett of Carrollton, Tex.; Wesley (and Kay) Hackett of Lee's Summit; Christopher (and Jane) Hackett of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; 13 nieces and nephews, 26 great nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of friends.
...The family extends their thanks to Dr. John Davis and staff at the Kansas City Cancer Center and Dick's Sporting Goods for their care and support.
...Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the Faith United Methodist Church, 1950 SW Eagles Pkwy, Grain Valley. Susan's brother Rev. David Hackett will officiate. Interment will be in the Strasburg Cemetery. Casket bearers are Shane Hackett, Brandi Schemerhorn, Mike Hackett, Laura Wille, Colleen Recker, Jim Hackett, Brian Hackett, Philip Hackett, Angela Roach, Matthew Hackett, Aaron Hackett, Amanda Hackett-Hann and Christopher Hackett.
...Visitation will be held 6-8 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the Faith United Methodist Church which will be divided between two Mission Orphanages in India and Haiti that she supported.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

... Gladys Genevieve (Webster) Miller, 85, of Lee's Summit, departed this life on February 24, 2013 at St. Luke's East Medical Center, Lee's Summit. She was born May 14, 1927 in Climax Springs, Mo., the daughter of Arthur and Susan (Smith) Webster.
... Gladys was united in marriage with William D. Miller in June of 1949, a union that lasted for over 62 years.
... The Miller family made their home in the Cleveland, Missouri area for many years before moving to Leawood, Kansas then to Lee's Summit.
... Gladys held an associate's degree from Central Missouri State Teachers College and had assisted her husband in the business he founded, William D. Miller Pipe Organ Company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland, Missouri
... Gladys is survived by one son, Stephen Miller and wife Pam; one granddaughter, Stephanie Cornelius and husband Allen; and one grandson, Doug Miller, all of Lee's Summit; five great-grandchildren, Sara, Kate and Bradley Cornelius and Kaelyn and Jaeden Miller, other relatives and many friends.
... A private family service will be held. Arrangements by Wallace Funeral Home. (www.wallace-funeralhomes.com.)

... Goldie M. (McMillen) Daugherty, 94, passed away February 24, 2013 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit. She was born October 8, 1918 in Leeton, Mo., the daughter of Harvey H. and Minnie L. (Reynolds) McMillen.
... Goldie spent her younger years in Leeton and was a graduate of Leeton High School. She was also quite proud of the fact that in 1935 the MKT Railroad had sponsored her in the "Miss Leeton" contest and she had won the title. She then went on to participate in the "Miss Missouri" contest.
... On November 1, 1936 Goldie was united in marriage with Hershel L. Daugherty and to this union three children were born. The Daugherty family lived primarily in Johnson and Cass Counties.
... Before her retirement in 1984, Goldie was the bakery supervisor for the cafeteria at Unity School of Christianity, Unity Village. After retiring Goldie moved to Pleasant Hill to make her home.
... She was member of Church of the Brethren in Leeton.
... Goldie was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie L (Reynolds) McMillen, March, 1971; her father, Harvey H. McMillen, December, 1980; two grandsons, Michael and Jeffrey Daugherty; two brothers, Harold and Cecil McMillen and one sister Catherine Drummond.
... Goldie is survived by two sons, Eugene L. Daugherty and wife Linda of Warsaw, Daniel Daugherty and wife Karen of Pleasant Hill; one daughter, Myrna Jane Davidson and husband Eugene of Russell, KS; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren other relatives and many friends.
... Services for Mrs. Daugherty were held March 2, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Pastor Mark Conway of Hickory Grove Baptist Church officiating. Casket Bearers were Dale Daugherty, Jacob Daugherty, Eric Davidson, Kevin Davidson, Brandon Davidson and Michael McLaughlin.
... Burial will be in the Mineral Creek Cemetery near Leeton at a later date. In memory of Goldie M. Daugherty, the family suggests contributions to Wayside Waifs, Inc. P.O. Box 9791, Kansas City, Missouri 64134 or may be left at the funeral home.
... Services were under the direction of Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, (www.wallace-funeralhomes.com)

...Leslie M. (Bullington) Hoenshell, 40, of Pleasant Hill, went ome to be with the Lord on February 17, 2013, after a long battle with osteo-sarcoma.
...Leslie was born on July 17, 1972 to John and Racine (Owens) Bullington. She was a graduate of Adrian High School.
...On June 17, 1995, she married the love of her life, Gary J. Hoenshell.
...She enjoyed crafts, gardening and had a special place in her heart for all animals, but her passion was her family.
...Leslie is survived by her husband Gary; son, Mason; daughter, Morgan; father, John Bullington (Sue); mother, Wilma Racine Bullington; brother, Darren Bullington (Michelle)and her paternal grandparents, Claude and Mary Bullington.
...Funeral services were February 22, 2013 at Cullen Funeral Burial in Wills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kansas City Hospice House. Arrangements by Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore.

... Cecil Marie Lamar, 97, of Lee's Summit, formerly of Pleasant Hill, passed away December 30, 2012 at Benchmark Healthcare in Lee's Summit.
... Cremation has been accorded. A Memorial service and inurnment will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Wallace Funeral Home (www.wallacefuneralhomes.com)

...Pauline Andona Ashcroft, 92, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life February 22, 2013, at her home. She was born April 9, 1920, in Hope, Kans., the daughter of Martin Leander and Emma Louise (Hebe) Harrer.
...On December 7, 1946, she was united in marriage to Charles Albert Ashcroft, Sr. in Philadelphia, Pa. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1994.
...Pauline was a homemaker, an avid gardener, loved reading and playing cards.
She was a member of the Pleasant Hill First Presbyterian Church where she had served in numerous capacities, including the Clothes Closet.
...Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Cameron Harrer, George Harrer and Willard Harrer; and one sister, Dorothy Crawford.
...She is survived by two sons Charles (and Terri) Ashcroft, Sr. of Haysville, Kans., and Norman (and Laurel) Ashcroft of Blue Springs; one sister, Edith Harrer of Pleasant Hill; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
...Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., April 9, 2013, at the funeral home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangments by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Gary Ellis Sechrest, 77, of Blue Springs, departed this life February 25, 2013, at the Shangri-La Rehab & Care Center, Blue Springs. He was born December 10, 1935, in Strasburg, the son of Harry Luther and Oma Lee (Markel) Sechrest. 
... As a child Gary attended the Blind School in St. Louis.  He never let his disability stop him.  He ran the twice daily newspaper delivery route in Strasburg for many years and every Saturday would walk from Strasburg to Pleasant Hill to shop at Gray's Furniture Store and Western Auto. 
... He was an active member of the Strasburg Union Church.
... He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Arlene Mitchell.
... He is survived by two brothers, Harry Sechrest, Jr. of Cameron, and Ross (and Juanita) Sechrest of Pleasant Hill; three sisters, Lena (and Jim) Schmitt of Blue Springs; Lucy Bohannon of Raytown, and Pearl (and Warner) Cline of Waukesha, Wisc.; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
... Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the funeral home.  Rev. John Clark and Mr. Eddie Sechrest will officiate.  Interment will be in the Strasburg Cemetery.    
... The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
... Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
... Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice or to the Strasburg Union Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
... Arrangements by  Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...William Dean Linville, 81, of Warrensburg, formerly of Pleasant Hill, departed this life February 7, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg.
...He was born, March 30, 1931, in Gallatin, Mo. He was a United States Army Korean War Veteran.
...He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Linville and Sabra Todd of Pleasant Hill.
...Cremation has been accorded.
...A memorial service was held February 14, 2013, at the funeral home. Rev. D. Kent Deubner of the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church officiated.
...Full military honors were performed by the Pleasant Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3118 Honor Guard and the United States Army.
...Inurnment was in the Lee's Summit Cemetery.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

... Chrystal Maxine Hayes, 89, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life February 14, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded with love and family.
... She was born November 20, 1923, in Peabody, Kans., the daughter of Roy and Mary Amanda (Wilson) Farr.
... Chrystal was a 1941, Freeman High School graduate. She attended Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg and Central Business College in Kansas City.
... On November 21, 1942, she was united in marriage to Melvin Jay Hayes in Marietta, Okla.
... They spent the next 70 years devoted to each other and set a tremendous example of patience, understanding and true love. Jay preceded her in death on June 16, 2012.
... Chrystal was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities. Chrystal and Jay served as sponsors for Intermediate and High School MYF for many years and touched the lives of many Pleasant Hill youth. 
... Chrystal was a leader of numerous committees, served on countless boards and was a key supporter of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
... Chrystal was one of the founding members of the Parent Teacher Association in Pleasant Hill and served as president for a number of years. 
... She was a 50 Year Member of Ivy Leaf Chapter #215 O.E.S. and a Charter member of Pleasant Hill Lioness Club.
... Chrystal was a homemaker and worked with Jay in the family business for nearly 30 years.
... She was preceded in death by an infant son, James Cleveland, and one brother, Donald Farr.
... She is survived by one son Terry (and Joy) Hayes of Pleasant Hill; two daughter, Jaylene (and Al) Graham of Pleasant Hill, and Tracy (and Ron) Baker of Lee's Summit; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wilson LeRoy "Dick" (and Mary Lou) Farr and Robert (and Maxine) Farr, both of Harrisonville, and Dale (and Donna Sue) Farr of Freeman; one sister, Charlene (and Cledys) Atwater of Osawatomie; one sister-in-law, Joyce Farr of Harrisonville; other relatives and many friends.
... Chrystal was a one-of-a-kind mom, grandma and grammie and often called her little ones the "apple of my eye."
... Funeral services were held February 19, 2013, at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
... Rev. Carl Knapp, minister of the church officiated. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
... Casket bearers were Bob Crawford, Josh Crouch, Clint Hayes, Brad Hocker, Clay Hocker, Matt Hocker, Mike Rooney and John Sim-sheuser.
... Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church or to  Kansas City Hospice House and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
... Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com. 
... Arrangements were under the directioon of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Claris Geneva Ross 85, of Pleasant Hill, met her Savior on February 13, 2013, peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a battle with Alzheimer's.  
...Geneva was born October 4, 1927, the third of 10 children, to Marvin Eugene and Lottie Caroline (Jackson) Garrett in Bartlesville, Okla.    
...Geneva was raised in Madison County, Ark. and told stories of living in a log cabin with a dirt floor that you could sweep like concrete.  
...She walked several miles to attend school. She was taken out of school after sixth grade to help with the younger children at home.  
...Geneva worked in a canning factory where she met Troy Clyde Ross.   They were married on April 2, 1943, and nine children were born of their union.   
...Geneva was a quilter, seamstress and gardener. She had an amazing talent of sewing clothes she saw in the Sears and Roebuck catalog without using a pattern.  
...She was an active member of the Pleasant Hill First Baptist Church and served as bus captain.    
...Springdale, Ark. became Geneva's home after her divorce, and she spent 16 years there as an employee of Best Western Hotel and attending the Elmdale Baptist Church. 
...Upon returning to Pleasant Hill, Geneva joined the Strasburg Baptist Church.  
...Geneva is survived by her nine children:   Junior (and Carol) Ross, Lloyd (and Pat) Ross, Linda (and D.A.) Kramer, Bob (and Becky) Ross, Dennis (and Mary) Ross, Nancy (and Jim) Hull, all of Pleasant Hill; Glen Ross of Farmington; Brenda (and Preston) Sanders of Harrisonville; Jim (and Donna) Ross of Lee's Summit; 23 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. 
...She is also survived by her siblings:  Eutha (and Jim) Parkerson, of Farmington, Ark.; Lucille Rhodes of Springdale, Ark.; Preston (and Joyce) Garrett of Rogers, Ark.; Robbie (and Van) Sullins of Greenland, Ark.; Nadine (and Bob) Mitchell of McKinney, Texas and Keith (and Belin) Garrett of Garden Grove, Calif.; one sister-in-law Rachel Garrett of Fayetteville, Ark. 
...Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter,Angella Sanders; one daughter-in-law, Esther Ross; two sisters, Laurene Ross and Ruby Taylor; one brother, Wayne Garrett; and two brothers-in-law, Hubert Ross and R.D. Rhodes. 
...Funeral services were held February 16, 2013, at the funeral home.  
...Pastor Preston Sanders of the Strasburg Baptist Church officiated, with the eulogy delivered by Mrs. Brenda Sanders.  Rick Lewis rendered two songs. Kristen Ross and Gannon Ross played the piano and several of the Ross children sang "Jesus Loves Me." 
...Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Casket bearers were Marty Ross, Tony Ross, Donnie Kramer, Travis Ross, Nick Ross and Jeff Hull.  Honorary casket bearers were Monty Ross, David Kramer, Mike Ross, Jason Hull, Austin Ross, Gannon Ross and Kyler Robinett. 
...In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to "Community Betterment" for children's park equipment in her memory. 
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Lawrence Engelbrecht, 83, of Harrisonville, passed away February 5, 2013. Funeral services were held February 11, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Harrisonville.
...Mr. Engelbrecht was born on September 18, 1929 in Windsor, to Adam Friedrich and Barbara Louise Ahlers Engelbrecht.
...He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired from his business Cass County Ceramics. He married Marilynn (Cruzan) of Kansas City, on September 30, 1950.
...Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and a son-in-law. He is survived by his wife Marilynn of Harrisonville; daughter Cheryl Edwards (Dale) of Beloit, Wisc., daughter Deborah Engelbrecht of Nevada, Mo.; son Dwayne Engelbrecht of Kansas City; daughter Janette Swenson (Jim) of Belmond, Iowa; daughter, Jennifer Bolduc (Richard) of St. Peters, M., 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
...Memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City.

...Ronald Lee Hurst, age 63, passed from this life on February 7, 2013 in Houston, Texas.
...Ron was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend who could always make you laugh. He was a successful salesman, a top notch mechanic, an excellent craftsman, and an avid golfer. Ron was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He will be greatly missed by both family and friends.
...Ron was preceded in death by his father, Garnett Hurst. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Kathy (Kate) Hurst of Houston; his mother, Twila Phillips of Springfield; a sister, Sharon Kimbrell of Springfield; daughters, Andrea Hurst of Lee's Summit and Alicia Pritchard of Independence; a brother and sister-in-law Mike and Gayle Mikel of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Nick, Kendra and Anna; niece and nephews Missy, Jeff, Jeffrey and Andrew; and dog, Emily Graced.
...In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Golfers Against Cancer, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, or a charity of the donor's choice.
...A memorial service was held for Ron at Brookside Funeral Home on February 11, 2013. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date. The Hearthstone Hack Rack will be honorary pall bearers.

...Ester Naydine (Johnson) Franklin, 70, departed this life on February 3, 2013 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.
...She was born March 17, 1942 in Cole Camp, the daughter of Robert Phillip and Amanda (Hindman) Johnson.
...Ester graduated from State Fair Community College in Sedalia with an Associate's Degree and was a certified medical technician/certified nursing assistant.
...Before her retirement she worked in several health and rehabilitation centers in this area.
...Ester had been a resident of Lee's Summit for over 19 years before declining health necessitated a move to a health care facility.
...She was a generous contributor to Shepherd's Chapel.
...Ester was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Phillip and Amanda (Hindman) Johnson; one infant daughter, Natalie Kim; eight siblings, Amel, Cecil, Blanch, Ralph, James, Carl, Wren and William (Dicky).
...She is survived by eight children, Lawrence, Wren, Susan, Lorie, Vickie, Rhonda, Bill and Mark; six siblings, Laura, Andrew, Robert, Jr., Leroy, Marie and Eva Lee; many grandchildren, with special mention of Amber, Anthony, Mikeal, Kolby, Hanna and Savanna; one great grandson, Preston; other relatives and many friends.
...Cremation has been accorded and a Memorial Service for Ester Naydine (Johnson) Franklin was held February 9, 2013 at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Carl Knapp officiating.
...Inurnment will be at a later date.
...Arrangements by Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill (www.wallace-funeralhomes .com)

... Bertie Jane (Foster) Jones, 81, departed this life on February 5, 2013 at Wilshire at Lakewood in Lee's Summit.
... She was was born on June 11, 1931 in Blue Springs, the daughter of Forest C. and Eva (Richardson) Foster.
... Bertie spent her younger years in Adrian, and graduated from Adrian High School in 1949.
... March 22, 1952 she was united in marriage with Joseph M. "Joe" Jones in Bentonville, Ark. and they made their home in Pleasant Hill for over 45 years.
... Joe Jones passed away May 29, 1997. After Joe's death, Bertie moved to Lee's Summit to make her home with her daughter, Jo Ann. In April of 2012, declining health necessitated her move to Wilshire at Lakewood in Lee's Summit.
... Bertie had been a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Post #3118 of Pleasant Hill.
... Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Forest C. and Eva (Richardson) Foster; one brother, F. Glen Foster and one sister, J. Inell Wilmoth.
... Bertie is survived by two sons, Tom D. Jones and wife Marsha of Pleasant Hill and Jeff F. Jones, also of Pleasant Hill; one daughter, Jo Ann Jones of Lee's Summit; a brother, Bob D. Foster and wife Louise of Butler; a brother-in-law, Dale Wilmoth of Pleasant Hill; three grandchildren, Ashley Jones, John Duarte, II and Andrew Jones; a great-grandson, John "Trip" Duarte, III; other relatives and many friends.
... Graveside service and interment for Bertie J. (Foster) Jones were held February 8, 2013 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Kent Deubner of the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church, officiating. There was no visitation.
... Arrangements by were under the direction of the Wallace Funeral Home (www.wallace-funeralhomes .com).

...Earl Victor Ervin, 85, of Warrensburg, formerly of Gunn City and Riverside, departed this life February 9, 2012, at the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, with Tim, Lynne, Donna Kaye, and Matthew by his side.
...He was born January 5, 1928, on the family farm near Gunn City, the son of Lloyd and Francis (Strack) Ervin.
...He was a United States Army World War II Veteran, where he earned a Bronze Star.
...He also served in the United States Navy prior to his service in the Army.
...Earl worked 35 years as a mechanic for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) in Riverside. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, the National Rifle Association-Whittington Center, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
...He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister-in-law Donald Gene and Mary E. (Barnard) Ervin; and a nephew Jimmy Constance.
...Earl is survived by his sister Betty Constance of Independence; one nephew Timothy (and Lois) Ervin of Strasburg; three nieces, Lynne (and Matthew) Liley, Donna Kaye Wendel of Pleasant Hill, and Loretta (and Caleb) Haansz of Sibley; several great nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
...Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 17, 2013, at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.
...Cremation will be accorded following the service. Inurnment will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with Full military honors at a later date.
...The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Harry W. Holt, 83, Columbia, formerly from Pleasant Hill, passed away February 4, 2013 at the Boone County Hospital Center in Columbia.
...Funeral seervices were held on February 7 at the First Assembly of God Church in Columbia.
...Harry was born April 25, 1929 to Burt and Mabel (Easley) Holt in Kansas City/Harrisonville.
...He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1952-1956, where he worked as a mechanic on the Lockheed jets.
...After returning from the service, he worked alongside his two brothers and father at Sheffield Steel, in Kansas City for 48 years.
...On August 31, 1996 he married Vanita Knight of Columbia where he lived and was an active member of their church.
...Harry is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Alice Holt, his parents and both brothers, William and Benton Holt.
...Harry is survived by wife, Vanita; a son, David Holt and Yvonne of Pleasant Hill; stepdaughters, Doris Boyce and Anita and Richard Haley; stepsons, Billy Boyce Jr. and Marvin Boyce, all from Columbia.
...Harry had four grandchildren, Alexander, Alleana, Anthony and Alysha Holt of Pleasant Hill; eight step-grandchildren, 16 step-great grandchildren and his beloved dog, Coco.
...Memorial contributions may be made to the First Assembly of God, 1100 N. Seventh Street, Columbia, Mo. 65201.

...Elton James Haralson, 88, of Harrisonville, formerly of Holden and Pleasant Hill, departed this life February 7, 2013 at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. He was born March 2, 1924, in Wishart, Missouri the son of Walter and Opal (Cox) Haralson. 
...Jim was a United State Army World War II Veteran.                  
...On July 25, 1944, he was united in marriage to Eva Pauline Young in Kansas City, Kans.  She preceded him in death on August 12, 2010. 
...Jim owned and operated the Haralson Construction Company.  He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and was an Ancient Free and Accepted Mason. 
...He was also preceded in death by one son, James Ray Haralson; his twin brother, Elvin Haralson, his brother, Walter Haralson; and one sister, Laura Ruth Jones.
...He is survived by a son, Dennis L. Haralson and wife Keleta of Pleasant Hill; a daughter, Diane Oliver and husband Jim of Geneva, Fla.; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. 
...Funeral services were February 12, 2013 at the New Life Fellowship Baptist
...Pastor Mike Wakeman officiated.  Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with full military honors by the United States Army and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3118 Honor Guard.  Casket bearers were Daniel Haralson, Dennis Haralson, Jr., Warren Haralson, Darin Hooker and Pat Taylor
Memorial contributions are suggested to the New Life Fellowship Baptist Church Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com. 
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

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...William Dean Linville, 81, of Warrensburg, formerly of Pleasant Hill, departed this life February 7, 2013, at the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg.
...Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the funeral home. Rev. D. Kent Deubner of the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church will officiate.
...Full military honors will be performed by the Pleasant Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3118 Honor Guard and the United States Army. Inurnment will follow in the Lee's Summit Cemetery.
...A complete obituary will be published in next week's edition of the Pleasant Hill Times and online at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

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...Carl J. Clements, Sr., 76, passed away February 6, 2013. He was born September 8, 1936.
...Carl was born in Pleasant Hill and had lived here all of his life.
...He served in the US Marines and the US Navy.
...Carl had been employed at Honeywell for 32 years and two months. He started there in 1980 and was still working at the time of his death.
...Carl married his wife Viola on January 17, 1964.
...He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, four children, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two sisters.
T...here will be a celebration of Carl's life, from 3-5 p.m., March 3, 2013, at the VFW Post #3118, 1701 Country Club Drive, Pleasant Hill,

...Isa Lind (Hockaday) Terril, 104, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life on January 26, 2013.
...She was born July 26, 1908 in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Irvin Hay and Isa Maud (Oream) Hockaday.
...After graduating from Pleasant Hill High School in 1927, Mrs. Terril attended Synodical College in Fulton for two years and completed her teaching degree at Queen's College in Charlotte, North Carolina.
...She later obtained her Master's degree in education from Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg.
...On June 17, 1934 she was united in marriage with Homer Sherman Terril and to this union, two children were born.
...The Terril family made their home in Pleasant Hill. Mr. Homer Terril passed away on May 24, 1981 and Mrs. Terril continued to make her home in Pleasant Hill.
...Before her retirement, Mrs. Terril was a teacher in the Grandview Public School District for many years.
...She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Hill and belonged to Women of the Church.
...She also was a member of Missouri Retired Teachers Organization.
...Mrs. Terril traveled extensively throughout her life and was proud that she had visited every continent, except Antarctica.
...In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin H. and Isa Maud Hockaday and one brother, Edmund I. "Mike" Hockaday.
...She is survived by one son, Charles E. Terril and wife Virginia of Raytown; one daughter, Margrett Pope and husband Freddie of Pleasant Hill; two grandchildren, four great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; other relatives and many friends.
...Funeral services were held January 30, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home with Pastor Sarah Ross of the First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Hill officiating.
...Casket bearers were Allen Bunch, Wayne Bunch, Kelly Terril, Jamie Pope, Nolan Pope and Brody Pope.
...Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...The family suggests contributions to the First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Hill.

...Vernon Earl Breckenridge, 79, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life on January 28, 2013, at the John Knox Village Care Center Hospice House surrounded with love and family.
...He was born October 25, 1933, in Raytown, the son of Earnest Earl and Georgia Ruth (McGinnis) Breckenridge. Vernon was a 1951 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.
...On January 3, 1953, he was united in marriage to Sharon Ruth Foote in Silom Springs, Ark.
...Vernon was employed as a Maintenance Foreman for the Rock Island, the Union Pacific, and Southern Pacific railroads, retiring in 1996.
...He was a member of the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church and was a member and secretary of the Maintenance of Way Railroad Union.
...He was preceded in death by his parents.
...Vernon is survived by his wife Sharon of the home; four children, Gary (and Glenda) Breckenridge of Olathe; Gayle (and Ozzie) Wenich of Independence; Roger (and Paula) Breckenridge of Pleasant Hill, and John (and Patty) Breckenridge of Blue Springs; one sister, Barbara (and Jim) Alexander of Pleasant Hill; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two step-grandsons; other relatives; and many friends.
...Funeral services were held on January 31, 2013, at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.
...Rev. D. Kent Deubner, minister of the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church, officiated.
...Rev. Tony Reynolds of the Appleton City First Christian Church sang.
...Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...Casket bearers were Ben Breckenridge, Brandon Breckenridge, Brian Breckenridge, Phillip Fleming, Kirk Thomas and Daniel Wiggins. Honorary casket bearers were Milton Clark and Virgil Ponder.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were uner the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Sandra F. Culp, 63, of Warrensburg, passed away January 30, 2013, at her home.
...She was born July 26, 1949, in Odessa, the daughter of Herbert H. and Wyota (Robbins) Kite.
...On June 6, 1969, she was united in marriage to John E. Culp in Warrensburg.
...Sandy was a 1967 graduate of Wellington High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in education in 1971 and her Master's degree in 1973 from Central Missouri State University. 
...Sandy taught in Odessa, Pleasant Hill, Harrisonville and in the Knob Noster school districts and at the Whiteman Air Force Base, retiring in 2001. 
...She then supervised student teachers at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. 
...Sandy was a member of the First United Methodist Church, P.E.O., Secunda Club, Beta Sigma Phi and was a volunteer at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warresnburg.
...She is survived by her husband John; one son, John David Culp and wife Stephanie of Warrensburg; her mother, Wyota Kite of Lexington; two sisters, Glenda Brooks of Lexington, and Carolyn Tuttle of Higginsville; three grandchildren, James Dayln and Ashlyn Lea Culp and Selah Kilgore; her mother in-law, Dorothy Culp of Warrensburg; her brother in-law, Ron Culp and wife Linda of Overland Park, Kans.; one niece, Erin Leonard; seven nephews.
...Sandy was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Leigh Culp Botgat on May 2, 2009; her father, Herbert H. Kite; and father in-law, Clarence Culp.
...Funeral services were February 2, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Warrensburg.
...Rev. Louie Lowe officiated.  Pallbearers were Kelly Donohoe, Scott Dunham, Perry Dunkeson, Bob Lotspeich, Danny Plott and Rod Pock.  Honorary pallbearers were the Delta Lambda Chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and the Ya Ya Girls.
...A private family interment followed at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
...In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Grandchildren Education Fund with checks made payable to Sandra Culp Educational Fund and can be left at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg.

...Gerald L. (Lee) Fenton, 77, departed this life on January 30, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.
...He was born on January 9, 1936, in Strasburg, the son of Jesse Albert Fenton and Nettie Sadie (Land) Fenton.
...Mr. Fenton spent his career in Law Enforcement. He served as a Lake Winnebago police officer, a Pleasant Hill police officer, where he was honored by the Kiwanis Club for saving a four year old boy's life during the devastating tornado in Pleasant Hill on May 4, 1977.
...Lee was also a Cass County Deputy Sheriff and the Under-Sheriff of Wayne County, all in Missouri, until he retired due to heart problems in 1992.
...He was a member of the Cass County Peace Officers Association, the Missouri Sheriff's Association, the National Sheriff's Association, and the American Federation of Police.
...On October 20, 1956 he was united in marriage with Eula Mae Stafford.
...To this union three children were born, David Lee Fenton, Jerry Allen Fenton and Denise Kay Fenton.
...The Fenton family made their home in Pleasant Hill before moving to Greenville, Mo., in 1989.
...Lee retired in 1992 and the family returned to Odessa, where Lee lived his remaining years.
...Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Nettie (Land) Fenton, two sons, David Lee Fenton and Jerry Allen Fenton; two brothers, Ray Fenton and Nelson Fenton, and one sister, Alberta Keaton.
...Lee is survived by his wife, Eula Mae (Stafford) Fenton of Odessa; one daughter, Denise Kay Triplet and husband Curtis of Odessa; one sister, Dorothy Keaton of Spring Valley, Ohio; one daughter-in-law, Susan Fenton, of Shelbina; and one brother and sister-in-law Sharon and John Lucas of Hatfield, Ark.; six grandchildren, Misty D. Simmons and husband Roy, of Odessa; Joshua C Triplet and wife Nicole, of Odessa, Brandy L Irvin and husband Ray of Blue Springs; Jerry Ray Fenton and wife Jennifer, of Shelbina; Jeremy Allen Fenton and wife Zoey, of Arlington, Tex., and Amy Smith and husband Brandon, of Fort Worth, Tex. and two nephews, Brandon S. Lucas, of Hatfield, Ark., and Dustin w. Lucas of Tampa, Fla.; 13 great grandchildren.
...Funeral services were February 2, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, with Chaplain Diana Taylor of Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City officiating.
...Casket bearers were Jerry Fenton, Jeremy Fenton, Joshua Triplet, Roy Simmons, Ray Irvin and Brandon Smith.
...Honorary casket bearers were Curtis Triplet and John Lucas.
...Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...Services under the direction of the Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Colonel John William Rosanbalm, 84, of Woodway Wash., died January 21, 2013.
...He was born to Albert and Mabel (Zumalt) Rosanbalm on September 9, 1928 in Kansas City.
...He entered the U.S Air Force in 1948 and served an illustrious career that included a tour as Air Attache to India.
He married Joan Woody of Pleasant Hill in 1953.
...They moved to Hot Springs, Ark., following his retirement from the Air Force, and enjoyed 15 years of boating, golf, spending time with kids, and grandkids until Joan's untimely passing.
...John (call sign Rosey) epitomized the Strategic Air Command pilot, maintaining almost impossibly high standards while flying over 5000 hours in B-47 and B-52 bomber aircraft;
...Peace was his Profession for 29 years of the Cold War, typified by command of a squadron that provided a constant airborne presence during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
...His military decorations included the Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal.
...John is survived by his sister Dorothy Tucker of Kansas City; three children, Michael (Linda) of Arlington, Va.; Patricia (Dave) Sadick of Woodway, his selfless caretaker for the last two years and Sandra Topole of Fleming Island, Fla.
...He is also survived by seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a special friend Mary Thielen of Hot Springs, Ark. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
...He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Lloyd, a sister Lela (Parris), Aunt Clara (Harry) Carpenter and grandchild, Colt Maxwell.
...In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or a deserving military charity.
...John and Joan Rosanbalm will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, at a later date.

...Helen Isa (Henderson) Stapleton, 96, departed this life on January 28, 2013 in Lee's Summit.
...She was born on May 8, 1916 in Burlingame, Kans., the daughter of Claude and Grace (Thomas) Henderson.
...On August 11, 1934 Helen was united in marriage with Jack Ernest Stapleton in Topeka, Kans.
...They lived there until 1939 when they moved to St. Joseph.
...Mrs. Stapleton and her husband Jack owned and operated Acme Radio Supply in St. Joseph until their retirement in 1974.
...After their retirement, they moved to Shell Knob and in 1994 they moved to Pleasant Hill.
...Jack Stapleton passed away on October 9, 1996, and Mrs. Stapleton continued to make her home in Pleasant Hill until 2005 when she moved to Lee's Summit to be closer to her family.
...Mrs. Stapleton was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Hill.
...She was also a member of the O.E.S. of Shell Knob and St. Joseph, the American Legion, St. Joseph Bowling Association, St. Joseph Golf Association, the Red Hatters and a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #2003 of Shell Knob.
...In addition to her husband, Mrs. Stapleton was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Grace Henderson; one infant daughter, Elizabeth Jane Stapleton, seven brothers and one sister.
...She is survived by two sons, Robert Dean Stapleton of Branson and Garrett Warren Stapleton of Crowley, Texas; one daughter, Ruby M. Crockett of Kansas City; eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren other relatives and many friends.
...Cremation has been accorded.
...A memorial service was held February 3, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, with Pastor Greg Clemons officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.
...Services under the direction of Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...William Wallace "Bill" Garrison, 90, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life on January 19, 2013, at the Fulton Manor Care Center, where he had been a resident for the last three years.
...He was born March 1, 1922, in Pleasant Hill, the son of James Earl and Maude (Smith) Garrison.
...Bill was a United States WWII Army Veteran, serving in the Southern Pacific Theatre of operations.
...He began his service at Fort Warren, Wyo. where he served in the last Cavalry the Army would have prior to being deployed to the Southern Pacific.
...He was thrilled to be a recent Honor Flight member and to see the World War II Memorial.
...He was particularly touched that there was final recognition of those who did not come home.
...On October 6, 1957, he was united in marriage to Dr. Alice Marsh in Kansas City. They made their home in Pleasant Hill until 2010 when they moved to Fulton.
...Alice preceded him in death on April 5, 2012.
...Bill was employed as a high school teacher and had worked in the Strasburg, Lone Jack and Raymore-Peculiar school districts. He retired in 1982.
...He was a lifelong learner and an avid student of history.
...He remained interested in current events, world politics and continued to educate others up until his last days of life.
...He also had a great love of the outdoors. In his retirement, he spent many happy hours at Truman Lake fishing for crappie.
...He visited national parks, museums and civil war battlefields across the United States.
...He was past commander, chaplain and member of the Newton Dudley, American Legion Post # 53 in Pleasant Hill, a Master Mason and member of Jewel Lodge #480, Pleasant Hill and a Shriner.
...He was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Garrison and one sister, Hazel Hopper.
...He is survived by one son Peter J. Garrison and his wife Estelle of Independence; one daughter, Sara M. Revelle and her husband Joe of Fulton; four grandchildren, Rachel Garrison of Lee's Summit; Phillip Garrison and his wife Brittany of Harrisonville; Dr. Andrew Revelle and his wife Rene of Parkersburg, West Virginia; and Elizabeth "Libby" Revelle of Fulton; one great granddaughter, Cora Alice Garrison of Harrisonville; other relatives and friends.
...Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013, at the Pleasant Hill First Presbyterian Church at 210 North Jeffreys Street.
...Reverends Sarah Ross and Reith Gewin will officiate and music will be rendered by Mrs. Mary Pat Meyer.
...Full military honors will be performed by the Pleasant Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3118 Honor Guard and the United States Army.
...The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
...Cremation will be accorded following the service and inurnment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasant Hill Historical Society and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Ozell Wilkerson Montgomery Fonteno, 104, departed this life on January 17, 2013, at the Rehabilitation Center of Independence.
...She was the older of two children.
...Her sister, Edith Stevens and two dear cousins, Theresa Bryant and Nelson Gipson, preceded her in death.
...Ozell was born April 26, 1908 in Pleasant Hill, to the union of Huel and Mary Lee (Wilkerson) Montgomery.
...She attended school in Pleasant Hill, under the watchful eyes of her mother, grandparents, Samuel and Eliza Wilkerson and Uncle "Ham" Wilkerson.
...Ms. Fonteno relocated to Kansas City in the 1940s and worked as a cook and caterer.
...Most of her working years were done with the D. W. Newcomer family. She and the Newcomer children, Joyce Gosnell and sister, Ann, had continued to maintain a close relationship.
...Ms. Fonteno joined the Morning Star Baptist Church upon coming to Kansas City under the pastorage of Rev. Daniels.
...She served for many years in the Women's Missionary Union and as chairperson of The Lydia Mission Circle, a member of The Primrose Club and until four years ago was the pianist for The Prayer Band and Evangelistic Ministry.
...She was married to Eli Fonteno on December 8, 1955. No children were born to this union. Ms. Fonteno has been a mother to her "Girls," Wylma Green, Marietta Harris and Lola Anderson and grandmother to the Maiden children.
...Ms. Fonteno moved to the Rehabilitation Center of Independence in 2010 and has enjoyed others who considered her "Grandma," especially Pam, CNA.
...She leaves cousins, her "Girls," The Morning Star Church family and many friends.
...Funeral services for Ms. Ozell W. Fonteno were held 11:00 a.m., January 23, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Rev. John Modest Miles officiating.
...Music was provided by Mr. Donald Hines.
...Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home on Wednesday.
...Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

...Grace Lucille VanKirk, 89, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life on January 14, 2013, at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center.
...She was born on November 12, 1923, in Milburn, Nebr., the daughter of Harold and Letta (Borst) Hall.
...On September 21, 1940, she was united in marriage to Joseph F. VanKirk in Clarinda, Iowa.
...Her husband preceded her in death on June 21, 1999.
...She was a member of the Strasburg Baptist Church, where she had been a Sunday School teacher and performed a clown ministry.
...She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Charles Eugene VanKirk and Roger Dale VanKirk; one daughter, Betty Joe VanKirk; one brother and two sisters.
...She is survived by one daughter, Christina Wheeldon and her husband Doug of Harrisonville; three sons, John VanKirk of Independence, Joe VanKirk of Greenwood and Corey VanKirk of Tennessee; seven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
...Funeral services were held January 17, 2013, at the Stanley-Dickey Fineral Home in Pleasant Hill.
...Pastor Preston Sanders, minister of Strasburg Baptist Church, officiated.
...Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...Casket bearers were Adam VanKirk, Matthew VanKirk, Doug Wheeldon, Jr., Kelly Barton, Wyatt Barton and Galen Knoblauch.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home of Pleasant Hill.

...Allan Hoover, 57, of Pleasant Hill, was born November 1, 1955, in Harrisonville, the son of Harry Allan, Sr., and Wilma Jean (Carlile) Hoover. He departed this life on December 23, 2012, at his home.
...A celebration of Allan's life visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 20, 2013, at the Community of Christ Church, 1007 Timber St., Pleasant Hill.
...He was a 1973 Pleasant Hill High School graduate and a member of the Pleasant Hill Community of Christ Church.
...On October 12, 1974, he was united in marriage to Karen Jean Fulks in Pleasant Hill.
...Allan was a teamster with union local #955 for 31 years retiring in 2009. For 14 years, Allan served as a volunteer hunter education instructor with the Missouri Department of Conservation. Allan's passion for the outdoors and desire for others to experience what the outdoors had to offer grew into the Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation (MHHF) where he served as Executive Director.
...Allan was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Connie Jo Hoover.
...Allan is survived by his wife Karen of the home; four children, Travis A. (and fiancé Kelly) Hoover of Independence; Richard D. (and Karen) Hoover of Agency; Stacie J. (and DJ) Hubler of Pleasant Hill; Brent D. (and Melynda) Hoover of Box Elder, South Dakota; his mother, Jean Hoover of Pleasant Hill; one sister, Twila Foley of Osceola; nine grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to MHHF and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Cecil Coleman Miller, 82, of Belton, passed away January 5, 2012, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born July 6, 1930, in Independence, the son of James M. and Mamie (Coleman) Miller.
...In 1950 he was united in marriage to Joanne Stott; then later married Nelda Lou Standley on March 31, 1962 in Pleasant Hill. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2011.
...Cecil was a self employed paint contractor. He also was employed as a painter for Art Southard.
...He was a member of the South Haven Baptist Church in Belton where he was also a Sunday School teacher. He had lived in East Lynne and Harrisonville, before moving to Belton in 1999.
...Cecil was also preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Miller and two sisters, Lucille Sudduth and Elnora Ingram.
...He is survived by four children, Vicki Nunemaker (Merle) of Lee's Summit; Greg Miller (Karen) of Lee's Summit; Scott Miller (Rose) of Grand Terrace, Calif., Kendra Gehman (Dale) of Lancaster, Pa.; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene Miller of Raymore; and R.J Miller (Ruth) of Hutchison, Kansas; foreign exchange student son Davis Ferreira; special friend Barbara Richardson, other relatives and many friends.
...Funeral services were held January 10, 2012, at the funeral home. Reverends Sterling Elsbury and Dr. Curt Fieleke officiated. Interment was in the Clearfork Cemetery near Garden City.
...Casket bearers were Andrew Clifton, Dale Gehman, Adam Miller, Jeremy Miller, Merle Nunemaker and Tyler Nunemaker.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to South Haven Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Mildred Ailene Grady Gilliland, 93, of Kansas City, Missouri, departed this life January 9, 2013, at the Newmark Care Center, Kansas City. She was born January 5, 1920, in Kansas City, the daughter of Ollie Spencer and Leta Jane (Coleman) McMillin.
...She was a 1937 Northeast High School graduate.
...On August 9, 1941, she was united in marriage to Donald S. Grady in Kansas City. She later married Robert N. Gilliand on September 15, 1961, in Miami, Okla.
...Mildred was a homemaker. She was a member of Alpha Chapter #507 Order of the Eastern Star and former member of the Northland Cathedral Assembly of God, Kansas City.
...She was preceded in death by two brothers, Macey McMillin and LeRoy McMillin, and one sister, Hazel Ruck.
...Mildred is survived by her husband, Robert of Pleasant Hill; four daughters, Marceleen (and Robert) Haralson of Carl Junction, Mo.; Dona (and Russell Jr.) Jones of Platte Woods, Mo.; Deborah Lieurance of Gladstone, Missouri; and Sheryl (and Rick) Lavelock of Pleasant Hill; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
...Funeral services were held January 12, 2013, at the funeral home. Rev. Ronald "Tom" Lieurance officiated. Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...Casket bearers were Jay Haralson, Zachary Haralson Jeremy Jones, Jake Lavelock, Scott Lavelock and Colby Lieurance. Flower girls were Amy Hankins, Caroline Lavelock, Janelle Lieurance and Christian Ruhl.
...Memorial contributions are suggested to Our Lady of Mercy Country Home and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Betty Ann Swadley, 78, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life on January 10, 2013, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center, surrounded with love and family.
...She was born October 19, 1934, in Leeton, Mo,, the daughter of John and Julie Jane (Hildebrand) Fleener. 
...In 1951, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Lee Swadley in Eureka Springs, Ark.
...She was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill.
...She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Wilma Sims. Betty is survived by her husband Kenny of the home; two sons, Mike (and Debbie) Swadley of Creighton, and Rick Swadley of Greenwood; two brothers, Johnny Fleener of Neosho, and Clyde (and Joanna) Fleener of Warrensburg; two sisters, Margie Fleener of Warrensburg, and Patty Bond of Oak Grove; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
...Funeral services were held January 14, 2013, at the funeral home.  Rev. Todd MacLean of the Big Creek Baptist Church officiated.  Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill

...Luther P. "Luke" Barbarick, 85, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life on December 29, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Raymore. He was born January 5, 1927 in Bland, Mo., the son of George and Zelma (Huebner) Ball.
...Luke spent his younger years in several towns east of Jefferson City and attended school in McKittrick, Mo.
...After proudly serving his country in the United States Army, Luke returned to Jefferson City to make his home.
...On December 18, 1948, Luke was united in marriage with Pauline Hader, and they continued to make their home in Jefferson City until 1952 when they moved to Pleasant Hill. Pauline Barbarick passed away on May 31, 1991.
...On April 27, 1997 Luke was united in marriage with Edna Holmes at the First Baptist Church of Pleasant Hill, Luke and Edna also made their home in Pleasant Hill. Luke was a fork lift operator and welder for Butler Manufacturing until his retirement on February 1, 1989.
...He was a member of the Big Creek Baptist Church and the Newton Dudley Post of the American Legion, both of Pleasant Hill.
...In addition to his first wife, Pauline, Luke was preceded in death by his parents, George and Zelma Ball; one daughter, Veronica G. Barbarick on November 23 of this year; and four brothers, Richard, Ray, Henry and George, Jr.
...Luke is survived by his wife, Edna Barbarick of the home; one son, Paul Barbarick and wife Cindy of Raymore; four sisters, Mildred, Selma, Dorothy and Nellie; three grandchildren, Brett Barbarick and wife Stacey, Travis Barbarick and Cory Munson and husband Jason; two great-grandchildren, Brock and Liam, other relatives and many friends.
...Funeral services for Luther P. "Luke" Barbarick were held January 3, 2013 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Dr. Todd MacClean officiating.
Casket bearers were Brett Barbarick, Travis Barbarick, Jason Munson, Dennis Barbarick, Darill Barbarick and Thaddeaus Krawczyk. Dale Barbarick and Jerry Barbarick served as Honorary Bearers.
...Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Big Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 S. Jeffreys Street, P.O. Box 395, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, or may be left at the funeral home.

...Pearl Pauline Ross, 95, of Kansas City, formerly of Pleasant Hill, passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center on Dec. 24, 2012.
...She was born Sept. 21, 1917 to Thomas and Cornelia Cook, in Pleasant Hill. Her parents, husband, John Ross, brothers Thomas and Riley and sisters Mary, Effie, Beatrice, Mable and Corina preceded her in death.
...Pearl lived most of her lifetime in Pleasant Hilli until she relocated to the Kansas City area. She was united in marriage to John W. Ross on Nov. 14, 1955. Pearl worked as a private duty nursing assistant until retiring in 1988.
...Pearl was a soap opera buff and she stayed up-to-date on the news and current events. She enjoyed taking daily walks and watching over the neighborhood children. Pearl also found pleasure in listening to music. She was a loving and caring mother, grand- mother and friend.
...She leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Charles Brock, Sr. (Jimmy); daughter-in-law, Mable Brock; grandchildren, Alice Brock, Charles Brock, Jr., Sharon Brock, Angel Brock, Prisilla Mims, Victoria Washington and Althea Hawkins; great grandchildren, Dneisha Jackson, Chatwaka Jackson, Tirrell Brock, Shanelle Caldwell, Kaylin Caldwell, Zekia Geotcha and a a host of great great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
...Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 4, at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors in Kansas City. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared at duaneharvey funeraldirectors.com

...Cecil Marie Lamar, 97, of Lee's Summit, formerly of Pleasant Hill, passed away December 30, 2012 at Benchmark Healthcare in Lee's Summit.
...Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service and inurnment will be scheduled at a later date.
...Arrangements are under the direction of the Wallace Funeral Home (www.wallace-funeralhomes.com).

...Cecil C. Miller, 82, of Belton, died this life Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2012, at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.
...Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Clearfork cemetery near Garden City.
...A complete obituary will be published in next week's edition of the Pleasant Hill Times and online at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com
...Arrangements: are under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home.

...Jeanne S. Cervantes was born May 18, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas and departed this life on December 21, 2012 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
...She was the daughter of Owen and Thelma Louise (Comer) Chambers.
...Jeanne lived in Blue Springs, for 32 years.
...After her retirement from Peterson Manufacturing Company, where she was an assembler, she moved to Racket, Missouri for three years, and four years ago moved to Pleasant Hill, Missouri to make her home.
...She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Thelma Chambers and two sons-in law, Bill Feldkamp and David Roberts.
...Jeanne is survived by her life companion, Carol Sue Quinn of the home; four daughters, Toni Monheiser and husband Mark of Blue Springs, Lisa Cloverdyke and husband Brad of Lake Tapawingo, Frances Feldkamp of Independence and Gina Roberts of Blue Springs; one sister, Debbie Brokus of Ottawa, KS; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other relatives and many, many friends.
...Graveside Service and Interment was held December 27, 2012 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Evangelist Fred Kidd officiating.
...Casket bearers were Aden Monheiser, Evan Monheiser, Cameron Cloverdyke, Jakob Cloverdyke, Gregory Feldkamp and Jeff Dougherty.
...The family suggests memorial contributions to Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation/General Fund.
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, (www.wallace-funeralhomes. com).

...David Mark Hueben, age 64, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on December 21, 2012.
...He was born on October 13, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was the son of Mary Virginia and Alfred (Al) Hueben.
...David graduated from the University of Kansas in 1970 with a degree in English and worked for IBM for 30 years in a number of sales, sales management and technical support positions.
...He was an avid amateur radio operator with the callsign KBØISS.
...David was also a member of the Elizabeth Watkins Society and the Medical School Dean's Club at the University of Kansas.
...He is survived by one son, Matthew David Hueben of Tex.; one sister, Missy Hueben Murray of Leawood, Kans.; two nephews, John Murray of Kansas City and Geoffrey Murray of Leawood, Kans.
...A Mass of Christian burial was held December 28, 2012 at Curé of Ars Catholic Church.
...A private burial was held at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
...In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to the "David Hueben Diabetes Education Fund" at the KU Endowment Association.
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri (www.wallace-funeralhomes. com).

...Allan Hoover, 57, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life on December 23, 2012, at his home. He was born November 1, 1955, in Harrisonville, the son of Harry Allan, Sr., and Wilma Jean (Carlile) Hoover.
...He was a 1973 Pleasant Hill High School graduate and a member of the Pleasant Hill Community of Christ Church.
...On October 12, 1974, he was united in marriage to Karen Jean Fulks in Pleasant Hill.
...Allan was a teamster with union local #955 for 31 years, retiring in 2009. For 14 years, Allan served as a volunteer hunter education instructor with the Missouri Department of Conservation. Allan's passion for the outdoors and desire for others to experience what the outdoors had to offer grew into the Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation (MHHF) where he served as Executive Director.
...Allan was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Connie Jo Hoover.
...Allan is survived by his wife Karen of the home; four children, Travis A. (and fiancé Kelly) Hoover of Independence; Richard D. (and Karen) Hoover of Agency, Mo., Stacie J. (and DJ) Hubler of Pleasant Hill; Brent D. (and Melynda) Hoover of Box Elder, South Dakota; his mother, Jean Hoover of Pleasant Hill; one sister, Twila Foley of Osceola; nine grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
...Cremation has been accorded. A celebration of Allan's life will be held at a later date.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Brenda Louise Fiore, 61, of Harrisonville, departed this life on December 24, 2012, at the Cass Regional Medical Center. She was born October 8, 1951, in Kansas City, Kans., the daughter of Daniel Carl and Hazel Ethel (Parker) Fiore. 
...She was a 1969 Lee's Summit High School graduate.
...Brenda spent the early years of her life in the Lee's Summit area, later moving to Carthage.  In recent years she moved to the Golden Years Nursing Home in Harrisonville, where she was a favorite to many of the residents and staff. 
...Brenda was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two sisters, Krista (and Clifford) Kirk of Pleasant Hill, and Lillian Click of Grandview; three nephews, Eric Click and Bobby Glick of Grandview, and Jim Fiore of Gladstone; one niece Cherie Fiore of Dalhart, Texas; several great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
...Cremation has been accorded.  Private family services will be held in the Belton Cemetery at a later date.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.

...Mrs. Jo Frances Baker 81, of Pleasant Hill, departed this life December 27, 2012, at her home near Pleasant Hill.
She was born January 24, 1931, in Rondo, Mo., the daughter of Lawrence Dorsey and Georgianna Catherine (Cooper) Bays. 
...She was a 1948 Weaubleau High School graduate and earned a teaching certificate from Southwest Baptist College.
On September 30, 1950, she was united in marriage to Bud Baker in Harrison, Arkansas.
...Jo was a tax auditor with the Internal Revenue Service for 28 years, before retiring in 1992. 
...She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Lioness Club, Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3118, and Ivy Leaf Chapter #215.  
...She and Bud loved to travel and spend their winters in Mission, Texas.  She was an avid shopper and always loved a good sale.
...She was preceded in death by her parents and one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Virginia Baker on October 11, 2006.
...She is survived by her husband Bud of the home; one daughter, Cheryll L. (and Randy) Wilburn of Archie; one son, Ron (and Lori) Baker of Pleasant Hill; six grandchildren, Jesse (and Jessica) Baker of Junction City, Kans.; Kathryn Baker of Harrisonville; Philip Wilburn of Archie; Grant (and Marlana) Wilburn of Columbia, Mo.; Samantha Baker and Sara Baker of Pleasant Hill; two great grandchildren, Jace and Jasmyn; her brother, Donald (and Glenda) Bays of Lee's Summit; other relatives and many friends.
...Funeral services were held on Monday, December 31, 2012 at the Stahley-Dickey Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill . 
...Pastor Preston Sanders of the Strasburg Baptist Church officiated.  Casket bearers were Philip Wilburn, Grant Wilburn, Jesse Baker, Bruce Wallen, Allen Bays and Stuart Bays.  Interment in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. 
...Memorial contributions are suggested to Pleasant Hill Meals on Wheels or the Strasburg Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home of Pleasant Hill.

...Lucille Jacqueline Hayes, 92, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2012, at Kansas City Hospice House. She was born December 12, 1920, in Kansas City, to John Sterling Bundy and Edith (Zion) Bundy.
...Jackie, as she was known to most, spent her early years in Drexel, where she graduated from high school in 1938.
...She attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg for two years, where she earned a teaching certificate. She taught at Glendale School, a one-room country schoolhouse near Freeman. She later attended Kansas City Business College and worked at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in DeSoto, Kansas, during World War II. 
...Jackie was married to Jesse W. Hayes on June 14, 1941, in Harrisonville. After Jesse's return from combat service in the U.S. Army in 1944, they made their home in Pleasant Hill for 66 years, until moving to an assisted living facility in Belton in 2010.
...Jackie was a homemaker and a substitute teacher in the Pleasant Hill Schools during the 1950s and 1960s. She was also an active member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother in the early 50s and a long-time member of the Twenty Friends/Pleasant Hill Junior Study Club. Jackie was an avid worker of cross-word puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, B.C. Bundy; and a daughter-in-law, Claudia Hayes.
...Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Jesse W. Hayes of Belton; her son and daughter-in-law, J. Michael and Judy Hayes of Cincinnati, Ohio; her granddaughter, Melinda Hayes of Toledo, Ohio; cousins, Helen Gress of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Susie Prior of Eden, N. Car.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, A.J. and Marilyn Hayes of Columbia; Jerry and Josie Hayes, Jerrall and Nancy Hayes, Ruth Kingsolver and Chrystal Hayes, all of Pleasant Hill; 16 nieces and nephews and their spouses, many great nieces and great nephews and their spouses and children, and many friends, all of whom she considered family.
...Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on January 4, 2012, at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.  Rev. Carl Knapp will officiate. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  
...Visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. 
...Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation and may be sent in care of the funeral home. 
...Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com.
...Arrangements by Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill.