All Obituaries

Kenneth E. Snyder - age 53 of Cameron, MO passed away Friday morning, September 21st, 2018 in Cameron. Full obituary pending family approval. Memorial services at a later date at Stith Family Funeral Home in Lathrop. Burial at Lathrop Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Stith Family Funeral Home in Lathrop. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com 

James Robert Collier - age 66 of Turney, MO passed away Tuesday morning, September 11th, 2018 at KU Medical Center.  He was born on May 9th, 1952 the son of John Robert and Lula Mae Griffin in Willow Springs, MO.  James was a 1970 Graduate of Van Horn High School and attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory.  On January 8th, 1972 he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Helga Ryburn in Independence, MO.  They settled on a dairy farm...

Magdolna Balogh – age 87 of Holt, MO passed away Wednesday evening, September 5th, 2018 at her home. Cremation entrusted to Stith Family Funeral Home in Lathrop, MO. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Rizzo was born October 30th, 1919 in St. Joseph, MO to Italian immigrant parents, Josephine (Cresanti) and Mateo Rizzo.  He died August 31, 2018 in his home with family by his side. He attended elementary school in St. Joseph, MO.  When it came time to go to high school, his parents couldn’t afford the $8 a month it cost to go to Christian Brothers, so he took a year off and sold bananas on the street corner with his dad.  He made about...

William "Bill" E. Mellon - age 69 of Polo, MO passed away Tuesday evening, July 31st, 2018 at his home. Cremation entrusted to Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com 

Gracie Jo Mae Taylor - perfect infant daughter of Jeffery Taylor and Shelby Flinn passed away Saturday morning, July 28th, 2018 at North Kansas City Hospital. In the words of Gracie’s mother, “she was too beautiful for earth”. Her sparkling personality will be forever remembered by her parents and family.  She was preceded in death by her uncle, Zachery Taylor. Survivors include: mother and father; maternal grandparents, Russell and Debby Flinn of Lathrop,...

Melody A. Roberts - age 66 of Lathrop, MO passed away Friday morning, July 20th, 2018 at her home. Private family services to be held. Arrangements: Stith Family Funeral Home in Lathrop, MO. 

Melissa Jane (Ryan) Linn - age 68 of Lathrop, MO passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 10th, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Cremation entrusted to Stith Family Funeral Home in Lathrop, MO.  Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com Melissa was born on February 28th, 1950 the daughter of Billy J. and Lois E. (McHone) Ryan in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Westport High School.  Melissa worked in finance for Citi Group for 23 years.  She was strong,...

Bernice L. Knapp - age 94 of Excelsior Springs, MO passed away Monday night, July 9th, 2018 at the Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 PM Saturday, July 14th at Stith Family Funeral Home in Lathrop. Graveside services will commence at 2 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph, MO, also on Saturday. Memorial Gifts are suggested to Heart of America Chapter – Alzheimer’s Association.  Arrangements are under the direction of...

Larry M. Goff - age 71 of Braymer, MO passed away Saturday morning, June 30th, 2018 at Redwood of Cameron. Cremation entrusted to Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com