All Obituaries

Fern L. Hyatt - age 58 of Polo, MO passed away Thursday night, March 21st, 2019 at her home. Cremation entrusted to Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com  Full obituary to follow pending family approval. 

Shirley Fetters-Thomas -of Gallatin passed away, March 19th, 2019 at Cameron Regional Medical Center.  Shirley was born on June 26th, 1935 the daughter of Dennis and Hallie (Stout Beisel) Campbell in Jefferson City, MO.  She was married to John Thomas on September 30th, 2006 at the Daviess County Library.  Shirley was a long time resident of the Gallatin area.  She enjoyed spending time outdoors whether it be fishing, mushroom hunting, camping or hunting.  She was...

  Kenny "Lukie" Lukehart -age 86 of Gallatin passed away Monday morning, March 18th, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Kansas City. Kenny was born on April 18th, 1932 the son of Garland and Lorene Lukehart in Gallatin, MO.  On February 12th, 1953 he was united in marriage to Shirley Snider in Gallatin.  Kenny served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from October 2nd, 1952 until his honorable discharge on October 1st, 1954.  He attended...

  B.D. "Dale"  Stith - age 87 of Altamont, MO and lifelong resident of Daviess County passed away Sunday morning, March 17th, 2019 at the University of Kansas Hospital after a brief illness.  B.D. was born on December 14th, 1931 the son of Harry E. and Mary Myrtle (Croy) Stith in Jamesport, MO.  He attended Red School, Pilot Grove School and graduated from Gallatin High School.  On March 19th, 1950 Dale was united in marriage to Margaret Creekmore in...

Donna Sue Winders - age 86 of Polo, MO passed away Saturday evening, March 9th, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born on July 26th, 1932 the daughter of Harley and Auburn (Watson) Means in Springfield, MO. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at a young age.  In addition to being a housewife and mother she worked at Hallmark Cards for over 20 years, drove a school bus for Harman & Sons in Kansas City and worked at Prewitt Ostrich...

Irene Frost - age 102 of Gallatin, MO passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 6th, 2019 at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin with family at her side.  Irene was born on January 1st, 1917 the daughter of Joseph Lee and Mabel (Royston) Reynolds in Glencoe, OK.  At the age of three her family moved to Daviess County. She attended Pilot Grove Country School and graduated from Jamesport High School.  On December 12th, 1935 she was united in marriage to Harold Edwin Frost...

Julie Ann daughter of Arvin Ross Bunker and Mary Catherine (Wagner) Bunker entered this world in Champaign, Illinois on May 31, 1975, as a healthy baby. Early in pregnancy a serious complication sent mother to the hospital where doctors forecast the child would die in a few hours. Two days later the mother went home, doctors believing she would soon return. The next hospital visit was to deliver a beautiful daughter, her doctor declaring “that must be a very special baby.” Julie...

Harry Smith - age 74 of Gallatin, MO passed away Monday afternoon, March 4th, 2019 at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin with his wife, Lavena at his side.  Harry was born on December 21st, 1944 the son of Elmer and Lucinda (Emery) Smith in Vancouver, WA. He grew up in Shenandoah, IA and graduated from high school there. On July 3rd, 1963 he was united in marriage to Lavena Gardner in Shenandoah, IA. Harry served our country in the in the United States Navy and then in the...

  Lucille Bruce - age 95 of Gallatin, MO entered eternal life Saturday morning, March 2nd, 2019 at Daviess County Nursing and Rehab in Gallatin.  Lucille was born on September 29th, 1923 the daughter of Albert Raymond and Nora Ethel (Royston) Taul in Jamesport, MO.  She attended Netherton Rural School, Gallatin High School, Phillips University and Culver Stockton College.  Lucille accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at the age of 13 on November...

  Gary Hunt Plummer - age 76 of Polo, MO passed away Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.  Gary was born on December 23rd, 1942 the son of Curtis and Marie (Hunt) Plummer in Kansas City, MO.  He was a 1960 graduate of Excelsior Springs High School. On July 17th, 1965 he was united in marriage to Ann Smoot at the Barbie Memorial Presbyterian Church in Excelsior Springs.  Gary was a farmer and a union carpenter for most of his...