Area Obituaries
John Taylor Rhoades
John Taylor Rhoades, 82, of Holden, MO, passed away March 16, 2024 at home. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Loraine Marie (Hampton) Rhoades; a sister, Joyce Shumate of Holden; a brother, Gary Rhoades of Leeton; four children: John Rhoades, Jr. and wife, Susan of Independence; Jeanie Johnson of Tennessee; David Rhoades of…
Read MoreCharles Wendell Osborne
Charles Wendell Osborne was born June 16, 1956, at Maryville, MO to Charles William Osborne and Mary Frances Osborne (Porter). He passed away at KU Hospital Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by his girls, at the age of 67. In 1958 he moved to Blairstown with his family, after graduating from Sherwood High School. In…
Read MoreNorman Lee Briscoe
Norman Lee Briscoe, 93 of Holden, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home in Holden, Missouri. He was born Monday, June 09, 1930, in Holden, Missouri, to the late Ralph and Glenna (Towles) Briscoe. Norman went to Holden High School where he graduated and received his diploma. He married Dana (Hough)…
Read MoreJoseph Eldon Mann
Joseph Eldon Mann, 87 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. He was born Wednesday, September 2, 1936, in Oak Grove, Missouri, to the late Carrol and Nora (Bolling) Mann. He married Goldie (Sechrest) Mann on November 7, 1958; they spent the…
Read MoreDoris Lee Grigsby
Doris Lee Grigsby, 93 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Doris was born March 16, 1930, daughter to Garford A. Warren and Lillie D. (Swansey) Warren. She was united in marriage to Robert W. Grisgby on August 15, 1948. Her education includes graduation from Stout School,…
Read MoreBarbara Jo Hayden
Barbara Jo Hayden, 83, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her home. Barbara Jo Hayden was born to parents William Edward Dishman and Geraldyne Willina (Copenhaver) Dishman in Warrensburg, MO. on October 8, 1940. Barbara married the love of her life, Robert Dean Hayden (Bob), on November 19, 1960. Barbara’s father, Ed,…
Read MoreMason Ray McQuitty
Mason Ray McQuitty, 17, of Holden, MO passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 South Second St., Odessa, Missouri, 64076. A funeral service will be…
Read MoreGeorge William “Bill” Eppright
George William “Bill” Eppright, 77 of Centerview, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at his home. Bill was born April 25, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of George McElwee Eppright and Raudolin Valentine (Dow) Eppright. He graduated from Chilhowee High School. He was united in marriage to his wife, Donna June Houx on…
Read MoreRobert Gilmore
Robert Gilmore, age 75, of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Funeral Services were held Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from prior to the service. A graveside service was held on Saturday, February 10, at…
Read MoreMargaret Louise Skidmore
Margaret Louise Skidmore, 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri; formerly of Holden, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Holden Manor Care Center. Margaret was born July 22, 1939 in Chillicothe, Missouri the daughter of Russell and Mary Ann (Davis) Hicks. She was the youngest of seven children. Upon the death of her parents, at an early…
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