All Obituaries

Virgil “Jerry” Taylor – age 92, went to his eternal rest on January 11th, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife, Mary Ruth (Holtzclaw) and his extended loving family by his side.  Jerry was born on December 10th, 1926 the oldest son of James and Mildred (Hall) Taylor in Orrick, MO.  He was one of 8 brothers and sisters.  Jerry attended Orrick High School and was drafted to the United States Army after graduation.  He was a WWII Veteran as part of the...

Kenneth “Kenny” N. Thomas – age 71 of Polo, MO went home to be with his Lord Sunday evening, January 6th, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Kenny was born on February 2nd, 1947 the son of Melvin and Mildred (Robison) Thomas-Burnett in Kansas City, KS.  He was a 1964 graduate of Wyandotte High School. Kenny served our Country in the United States Army during Vietnam from May 13th, 1968 until his honorable discharge on December 12th, 1969.  On...

Charlotte M. Pitman- age 74, of Moulton, IA passed away Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 at Northcare Hospice in North Kansas City, MO.  Charlotte was born on October 29th, 1944 in Moulton, IA the daughter of George and Virgie (Davis) Campbell.  She was a graduate of the Moulton High School in 1962 where she was known as “Charlie.”  On November 3, 1963, she was united in marriage to Davey Bogle at the Church of God in Moulton. She later married Johnie Pitman. ...

Amanda Lucille Keathley – age 40, passed away Sunday, December 30th, 2018.  Amanda was born on December 11, 1978 the daughter of Ronald and Rebecca (Guenther) Robinson in Smithville, MO.  She was a 1997 graduate of Polo High School.  On October 31, 2015, she was united in marriage to Edward Keathley III at the Stage Coach Park in Polo, MO.  Amanda worked as an in home care specialist for the Marnatha Group Home in Richmond, MO. Amanda was a member of the Old...

  Larry Ratzloff – age 73 of Lathrop, MO passed away Thursday, December 27th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on March 8th, 1945 the son of Fred and Elvina (Boehs) Ratzloff in Leigh High, Kansas.  He was a graduate of Afton High School in Afton, Oklahoma.  On August 24th, 1963 he was united in marriage to Sue Countryman at the Assembly of God Church in Afton, OK.  Larry was a welder and maintenance supervisor for TWA and American...

   Arrangements are under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin.   Max E. Grisamore 83 a lifelong resident of Jamesport passed away December 24th, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.  Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery in Jamesport.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jamesport United Methodist Church or the Jamesport FFA Chapter in care of McWilliams Funeral Home in...

Faith Ann Culter – infant daughter of Steven and Stephanie Culter of Cowgill was born and passed away Thursday afternoon, December 20th, 2018 at Liberty Hospital. She was affectionately called “Raspberry”.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, David Culter.  Survivors include: parents; brother, Tristan Culter; maternal grandparents Randy and Charlotte Youtsey; paternal grandmother, Irene Culter; aunts uncles and cousins also survive. ...

Stephen F. Yoakum - age 64 passed away Tuesday morning, December 11th, 2018 at Westridge Gardens in Raytown, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Disabled American Veterans. Graveside services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday morning, December 15th, 2018 at Bethel Cemetery south of Polo, MO. Friends may call after 11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com. 

Arrangements are pending at this time under the direction of Stith Family Funeral Home in Lathrop, MO. 

Tabitha D. Gardner – age 40 of Overland Park, KS passed away Tuesday morning, November 6th, 2018 in Kansas City, MO.  She was born on August the 13th, 1978 the daughter of David A. Gardner and Diana C. Kasper in Kansas City, KS.  Tabitha was a graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School.  She worked as a Child Development Assistant.  Tabitha was beautiful inside and out and she had an amazing personality.  She loved her family and friends.  Tabitha...