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Orrick, Missouri and surrounding areas
Thomas J. Jones Jr.
Mar 31, 2014
December 29, 1943 – March 31, 2014
Thomas J. Jones, Jr., age 70, died on March 31, 2014 at his home in Excelsior Springs, Mo., with his family at his side. He wa born December 29, 1943 to Thomas Jones, Sr. and Charlotte (Ellis) Jones in Terre Haute, Ind. Tom graduated from Wiley High School...
Dorothy Irene Barber
Mar 6, 2014
April 14, 1928 – March 6, 2014
Dorothy Irene Barber, 85, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at NorthCare Hospice House. Dorothy was born April 14, 1928 in Oklahoma to Lee and Elizabeth Lewis.
She was united in marriage to Clarence Barber, who preceded her in death in 2006....
Joseph William “Puddy” Loyd
Jan 13, 2014
October 31, 1956 – January 13, 2014
Joseph William "Puddy" Loyd, 57, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2014 in eastern Jackson County, Mo., as a result of a motorcycle crash. Joe was born on October 31, 1956 in Kansas City, Mo., to William Eldred Loyd and Betty Joann (Huffman) Loyd. He...
Paul Thomas “Tom” Presbury Sr.
Jan 1, 2014
July 15, 1949 – January 1, 2014
Paul Thomas "Tom" Presbury, Sr., 64, passed away unexpetedly January 1, 2014 at his home near Orrick, Mo. Tom as he was best know, was born on July 15, 1949 in Kansas City, Mo., to John Harding Presbury and May (Ostertag) Presbury. He attended and graduated from high...
Donald Andrew Walker
Nov 8, 2013
December 17, 1938 – November 8, 2013
Donald Andrew "Don" Walker, 74, of Orrick, Mo., passed away suddenly Friday, November 8, 2013 at his home.
Don as he was best known, was born on December 17, 1938 in Kansas City, Mo., to Morris Andrew Walker and Philomena Ann (Berger) Walker. He had lived...
Sammy Lee Gowing
Aug 20, 2013
July 2, 1931 – August 20, 2013
Sammy Lee Gowing, 82, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Cameron Regional Medical Center. Sammy was born on July 2, 1931 in rural Orrick, Mo., to George Mason Gowing and Grace Eliza (Woods) Gowing. He was a lifelong resident of Ray County and...
Anna Leigh Twyman
Jun 13, 2013
July 1, 1935 – June 13, 2013
Anna Leigh Twyman, of Orrick, passed away peacefully June 13, 2013 at Shirkey Nursing Home in Richmond surrounded by family, after a lengthy illness and a long, happy and productive life. Ann was born July 1, 1935 in Amazonia, Mo., to J.E. (Buck) and Ethyl Laura (Ruby) Kerns....
Frank Melton “Junior” Newsome Jr.
Apr 18, 2013
April 25, 1927 – April 18, 2013
Frank Melton "Junior" Newsome, Jr., of Richmond, Mo., formerly of Orrick, Mo., passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning, April 18, 2013 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.
Junior, as he was commonly known, was born in Fleming, Mo., on April 25, 1927 to...
John Eugene Hannah Sr.
Feb 25, 2013
November 8, 1933 – February 25, 2013
John Eugene Hannah, Sr., passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013 in Anchorage, Alaska. He was 79 years old. John was one of nine children born to Shirley and Lola Hannah. He was born in Liberty, Mo., on November 8, 1933. He lived in Alaska for the majority...
Billy Joe Stevinson
Feb 25, 2013
April 22, 1925 – February 25, 2013
Billy Joe Stevinson, 87, of Fleming, Mo., passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at the North Kansas City Hospital.
Billy Joe was born on April 22, 1925 in rural Orrick, Mo., to Jesse James Stevinson and Sallie (Popejoy) Stevinson. He was a lifelong resident of the...
Victoria Denise Dobbins
Feb 13, 2013
February 13, 1961 – February 13, 2013
Victoria Denise Dobbins, 52, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Liberty Hospital.
Victoria was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 13, 1961 to Donald and Ima June (White) Dobbins. She was united in marriage to Rickey W. Dobbins, Sr. on October...
Dennis Eugene Roush
Jan 28, 2013
August 2, 1937 – January 28, 2013
Dennis Eugene Roush, 75, of Missouri City, Mo., passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at his home.
Dennis was born in Vernon County, Mo., to Leo Ruben Roush and Edith (Smiley) Roush on August 2, 1937. He was united in marriage to Mary Sue Mynatt. Dennis...
Jacqulin M. “Jackie” Johnson
Dec 10, 2012
January 19, 1954 – December 10, 2012
Jacqulin M. "Jackie" Johnson, 58, of Orrick, Mo., passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at the NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo.
Jacqulin was born on January 19, 1954 in Illinois, the beloved daughter of William and Lela Chonko. She worked for several years...
Connie Mae Dugan Brock
Nov 5, 2012
February 24, 1953 – November 5, 2012
Connie Mae Brock, 59, of Oak Grove, Mo., formerly of Orrick, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012 at the CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo.
Connie was born on February 24, 1953 in Fargo, N.D., to Joseph Eldon (Jim) Dugan and Mary Ellen (Teegarden) Dugan. Connie...
Ethel Isadore Dorton
Sep 24, 2012
December 21, 1930 – September 24, 2012
Ethel Isadore Dorton, 97. of Liberty, Mo., passed away peacefully September 24, 2012 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.
She was born May 4, 1915 north of Orrick in the Albany community, from the union of Thomas Rimmer and Pearley Lee. She married Edgar...
Reba Louise Creason
Sep 20, 2012
August 30, 1913 – September 20, 2012
Mrs. Reba Louise Ross Creason, 99, formerly of Orrick, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012, in Fort Myers, Fla. She was born in Orrick on August 30, 1913, to Walter Lee Ross and Minnie Belle (Waters) Ross. She eloped with Bertram Leon Creason on December 16, 1933....
Robert Wayne “Bob” Spor
Aug 19, 2012
July 12, 1940 – August 19, 2012
Robert Wayne "Bob" Spor, 72 of rural Orrick, Mo., passed away Sunday afternoon August 19, 2012 at Liberty Hospital.
Bob was born in Kansas City, Mo., on July 12, 1940 to Harvey and Marjorie (Masters) Spor. He was a lifelong area resident. He attended Excelsior Springs...
Franklin Roosevelt Eldredge
Aug 16, 2012
August 7, 1936 – August 16, 2012
Franklin Roosevelt Eldredge, 76, died at his home lovingly surrounded by his children and numerous family members on August 16, 2012. He was born August 7, 1936 in Hutchinson, Kans., to Ruth Harris and Henry P. Eldredge. He was preceded in death by his parents and his second...
Clara L. Huff
Aug 6, 2012
October 19, 1964 – August 6, 2012
Clara Lilly Barber Huff, 47, of Riverside, Mo., died August 6, 2012 at North Kansas City Hospital.
Clara was born October 19, 1964 in Kansas City to Clarence and Dorothy (Lewis) Barber and was a lifelong Kansas City area resident.
Survivors include her mother,...
Tyler James Luvin
Jul 30, 2012
October 20, 1983 – July 30, 2012
Tyler James Luvin was called upon by God to bring his joy to Heaven on Monday, July 30, 2012. Tyler was born on October 20, 1983 in Independence, Mo. Tyler stayed strong and held on for his wife to enter Heaven on their 6th wedding anniversary.
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