Janet L. Whitlow, 81, of Clinton, Missouri died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at The Arbors At Glendale Gardens in Clinton.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Clinton. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.
Richard L. Brown, age 65, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
A private memorial service is planned.
A full obituary may be found and condolences may be left online at www.consalusfuneralhome.com.
Born: March 28, 1930
Died: June 19, 2015
On Thursday June 19, 2015 our devoted wife and mother, Janice N. Sperry, died of natural causes at the home. Funeral service will be held Monday June 22 at 11:00 A.M. with a visitation one hour prior at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. Interment at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Janice was born to John O. and Della B. Coleman on March 28, 1930 in Byron, Arkansas. She was one of five children. She graduated from Salem High School in Salem, Arkansas with the honor of being the class of 1947’s salutatorian. The day after graduation she moved to Kansas City, Missouri to begin her working career. She worked 12 years at the Missouri State Highway Dept. in Kansas City, MO. as a clerk in the Materials Dept. She then became a real estate agent and together with Hugh opened and operated Anchor Land Co. in Holden, MO. After moving to Henry County, Missouri in 2000, Janice and Hugh retired from Real Estate and continued their cattle operation.
Janice was a member of the Quarles Baptist Church for the past 15 years.
Janice served in the Eastern Star for 50 years and was the Worthy Matron of the Holden Chapter 171.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Bob Montgomery, her sister Euva Swope, her brother Eugene Coleman and step-grandson Derek Brown.
Janice is survived by her husband of 40 years, Hugh Sperry, her brothers Bob Coleman (Lenore) and John Coleman, Jr. (JoAnne), her sons Randy Montgomery (Jymme), Dennis Montgomery (Beth), four stepchildren, David Sperry(Rhonda), Zoe Ann Butt (Mike Butt), Natalie Sperry, Sarah Jane Sperry, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Janice will be greatly missed by her family and we are grateful for the many years of joy and laughter we had together.
And special thanks to the wonderful and kind staff of Twin Lakes Hospice in Clinton, Missouri. The family will be forever grateful for their love and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Twin lakes Hospice , 725 E. Ohio, Clinton, Mo 64735, and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri
Richard L. Brown, age 65, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Richard was born December 31, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Dennie and Wanda (Hensley) Brown. On February 22, 1989 he was married to Donna (Borders) Brown who survives of their home. In addition to his wife, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his father Dennie, Kansas City, KS; brothers, Dennis (Patti) Brown, Kansas City, KS and Robert (Chris) Brown, Omaha, NE; his children, Stacey (Daniel) Hooton, Warsaw, MO, Dennie Brown and Renee Brown; his granddaughter, Ariel Marie Hooton; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda, brothers, Donald, Larry and Brian. Richard worked many jobs, including the City of Kansas City, KS, Tyson and most recently a maintenance man at Walmart in Sedalia and Clinton. Richard served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Richard enjoyed collecting music, and he played in several different bands in past years. He liked watching John Wayne Westerns, and he loved telling stories to his granddaughter Ariel. The family plans a private memorial service. Condolences may be left on this website.
Benita Sperry
Born: September 07, 1926
Died: June 22, 2015
Benita Sperry, age 88, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at Bishop Center York Place in Kansas City, Missouri.
Among survivors is her daughter Sue Sperry.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.
Born: September 07, 1926
Died: June 22, 2015
Benita Sperry, age 88, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at Bishop Center York Place in Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside service will be held 1 P.M. Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Among survivors is her daughter Sue Sperry.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.
Evelyn Scott
Born: December 15, 1924
Died: June 14, 2015
Evelyn Scott, 90, died on Sunday, June 14, at Golden Living Center-Westwood. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, George and Noble Scott, and her one brother, W.D. Scott.
Evelyn’s immediate family gathered on Wednesday, June 17, for a memorial service at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. It was a special time to reflect on Evelyn’s attributes that our family was privileged to share.
Evelyn was mentally challenged from birth. However, she was given a personality that won the hearts of everyone who came to know her. While we tried to learn from Evelyn while she was with us here, we hope by sharing her characteristics we can all continue to learn from Evelyn’s example.
She loved unconditionally, never hesitant to forgive us when we said we were sorry, she kept smiling in the worst of circumstances, made many adjustments in her lifetime with contentment, encouraged us always to pay her “rent” and she was interested in the lives of everyone around her.
Our thank you is extended to everyone through the years who were so nice to Evelyn. She loved you. She liked being at Westwood and told us very often. Thank you to everyone at Westwood who took such good care of Evelyn for 10 years.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
Psalm 116:15.
Survivors are Hazel Scott, sister-in-law, Larry and Georgie Scott, Lenny and Dinah Scott, and Sandra and Tom Spooner.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
James Palvich
Born: April 30, 1960
Died: June 24, 2015
James R. Palvich, age 55 years, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri. His wishes were to be cremated without services. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com
Among survivors are his daughters Amy Wagner, Jamie Pavlich, and Ashlee Pavlich; his sister Annette Branscombe(Charles).
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.
Charles “Lynn” Meredith, Sr.
(June 8, 1942 – June 26, 2015)
FUNERAL MASS for Mr. Meredith will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
OFFICIATING at the service will be Father Thomas Hermes.
A ROSARY & VISITATION will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Monday, June 29, 2015 with the ROSARY being said at 6:00 p.m. followed by VISITATION from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
A MILITARY GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be presented by the Missouri Honor Guard and the Montrose VFW Post 8820.
INTERMENT will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Montrose, Missouri.
The family suggests any MEMORIAL donations be made to the Montrose VFW Post 8820 or to Kansas City Hospice House. Memorials may be left at the funeral home.
Charles “Lynn” Meredith, 73, was born June 8, 1942 in Montrose, Missouri to Roy “Bernard” and Neoma (Garrison) Meredith. Lynn passed away June 26, 2015 at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by family. After high school Lynn served in the Army. On July 18, 1964 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Teresa and they were married for 51 years. They were blessed with four extraordinary children and one mediocre one; ok, maybe he thought all five were pretty amazing. They were also blessed with 14 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Lynn was a mechanic his whole life and he loved fast cars, and although his namesake tried to covert him to be a Chevy man, he remained a Ford man to the end. In April of 1971, they opened Southland DX in Harrisonville. In April of 1973, Lynn and Teresa opened Meredith’s Service in Montrose. A few years later they added the parts and hardware store that they operated together until their first retirement in 1996. They worked with Meredith Recycling until they retired the second time in 2008. They later purchased and operated Papa’s RV and then retired again in 2012. Lynn also served on the Montrose Volunteer Fire Dept. for 35+ years, a member of the Appleton City Masonic Lodge 412 AF & AM for 50 years, and was a lifetime member of the Montrose VFW Post 8820.
Lynn had never met a stranger and enjoyed talking about just about anything. He had a quick wit and great sense of humor and always had a joke, no matter how inappropriate it might be. He was very proud of his kids and his perfect grandchildren and princess Cami. He enjoyed his dog Pup and his cats Shadow and Lucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Christa Schussler. Survivors include his wife Teresa (Bellinghausen) Meredith of the home; his children: Christina Batschelett (Donnie), Robert Meredith (Loretta), Roy Lynn Meredith (Melissa), Charles Meredith, Jr. (Misty) and Cindy Beebe (Trent); one brother Leroy Meredith; one sister Bernita Miller; a sister-in-law Martha Goth; thirteen grandchildren: Crystal Rowlette (Andy), Chaning and Chelsea Schussler, Sarah Batschelett, Donnie Batschelett III, Brandi Hosna, Clara and Emily Sikes, Cheyenne, Gracie and Charlie Meredith, Tyler and Chase Beebe; one great-granddaughter Cami Fidler; numerous nieces and nephews.
Dr. Richard Harrison, of Clinton, MO passed away Saturday, June 27th, 2015 in Henry County, Missouri.
Among survivors, is his wife Jane, and son Dr. Mike Harrison.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, of Clinton, and are pending at this time.
Died: June 27, 2015
Dr. Richard Harrison, of Clinton, MO passed away Saturday, June 27th, 2015 in Henry County, Missouri. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service will take place Wednesday, July 01, 2015, 10 A.M. at Northeast Baptist, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.
He was born March 18, 1944 to Willard and Kathryn Harrison in Clay City, Illinois. Dr. Harrison started Harrison Chiropractic 49 years ago in Clinton, Missouri. He was a valued member of Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, Missouri. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren at school functions and being able to brag about them. He also loved to whistle. He was a member of the Clinton Elks Lodge, American Chiropractor Association, Missouri state Chiropractor Association, and the Clinton School Board.
Among survivors, is his wife Jane, and sons; Dr. Mike Harrison (Tonya), Dr. Jeffery Harrison (Tanya), and Chad Riecke (Ashley), daughters; Cindy Cates (Jamie) and Brittany Riecke, brothers; Terry Harrison (Sherryl), and Dr. William Harrison (Patti), an aunt, Wilma Knowles, and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, of Clinton, Missouri. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to CHS Alumni Association for “School Sports Fees” and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
James E. Chrisman
Born: February 29, 1924
Died: June 30, 2015
James E. Chrisman, age 91 years, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the Michael E. Debakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.
William C. “Bill” Dines
(December 30, 1939 – June 30, 2015)
Service plans are incomplete at this time.
John James, 83, of Garden City, Missouri, departed this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at his home surrounded by love and family.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2015 at the funeral home.
Virginia M. Bradley
Born: September 22, 1920
Died: July 01, 2015
Virginia M. Bradley, age 94 years, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Arbors at Glendale Gardens, Clinton, Missouri.
Among survivors is her daughter, Karen Bleything.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.
William C. “Bill” Dines
(December 30, 1939 – June 30, 2015)
The MINISTERS officiating at the service will be Rev. Gar Garman, Rev. Mark Wilkerson and Pastor Tony Reynolds.
A VISITATION will precede the service between 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church.
INURNMENT will be in the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri .
The family suggest any MEMORIAL donations be made to the Family Love Fund and can be left at Hill & Son Funeral Home.
William C. “Bill” Dines, 75, of Appleton City, Missouri, departed this life June 30, 2015 at Ellett Memorial Hospital after a hard fought battle with health issues.
Bill was born December 30, 1939 in Johnson City, Missouri, the son of Cecil Theodore and Alta Dessie (Miller) Dines. He spent his early childhood in Johnson City and helped on the family farm until the family moved west of Appleton City. He attended Appleton City school for several years before going to work at age 17 for a coal company as a dynamite tamper. Bill had many other jobs throughout his life. He began studying about turkey breeding and applied his knowledge to help many Missouri and Kansas turkey farms. He was a nationally renowned breeder, even traveling to Canada to improve their program. He tried his hand at cattle farming for awhile too. Later, Bill owned and operated a sawmill and also enjoyed rebuilding vehicles. In most recent years he was a buyer and seller of used items; attending many sales and auctions where he found things that caught his eye, bought them and then would try to find the perfect buyer for them or often just keep them himself. After his health declined and he was homebound, he remained fathful to bartering by listening to Swap N Shop daily. On October 18, 1961 Bill and Barbara Campbell were united in marriage. During the years they were married they made their home in Appleton City where they were blessed with four children.
Bill had served with the AC Volunteer Fire Department for many years; he was also a long-time member of the Appleton City Masonic Lodge #412 AF & AM.
Throughout his life Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching westerns on TV. He also loved family reunions where he could reacquaint himself with relatives from far and wide.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Bettie Sue Dines; and an infant son Gary Wayne Dines. Survivors include his children, William C. Dines, Jr. (Susan Phillips), Sharron Schellman (Gary) and Tammy Miller (Randy); his grandchildren: KeLyn , Shelby and Campbell Dines, Heather Lawrence, Danielle and Kendall Schellman, Rebecca Capps and Tory Horne; great-grandchildren: Stormy Powell, Jacob, Aiden and Evan Lawrence, Hunter Reavis and Hailey Hagg; siblings Jerry Dines (Debbie), Sally McSlarrow (Dan), Linda Roush (Charlie), Mike Dines, Andy Dines and Tommy Dines (Kathy); many nieces, nephews and cousins; close friends Mike, Bonnie and Jeremy Geyer who helped Bill with the many needs of a homebound person, caring for him like “family” even after he moved into the nursing home. Bill will be greatly missed by his many family members and friends.
Dale Miller 70, of Windsor, Missouri, died early Monday morning, July 6, 2015, at his home in Windsor.
He was born on November 21, 1944, in Windsor, Mo., the son of Forrest Offield Miller and Ella Lee (Allen) Miller. On May 25, 1963, at the Eldorado Methodist Church, rural Windsor, Mo., he married Sharon Kay Galloway and she survives of the home.
Dale graduated from Windsor High School in 1962. He was a fork lift operator, working for Associated Wholesale Grocers in Kansas City, Mo., for 32 years, retiring in 1997. Following retirement, he worked for Howery Farms, of Ionia, for a time. Dale enjoyed traveling in his RV, camping, winter trips to Texas and spending time in Canada. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and deer hunting and took great pride in his yard. He worked in Boy Scouts of America and all three of his sons are Eagle Scouts.
In addition to his wife, Sharon, of the home, he is survived by 3 sons, Wes Miller (Christy), Cameron, Mo., Ted Miller (Nichole), Independence, Mo., and Corey Miller (Leslie), Blue Springs, Mo.; a brother, Curtis E. Miller (Sandy) Independence, Mo.; 5 grandchildren, Andrew Dale Miller (Trisha) and Alisha Miller, both of Independence, Mo., Skylar Miller, Cameron, Mo., and Paige Miller and Claire Miller, both of Blue Springs, Mo.; 4 step-grandchildren, MiRanda Spainhour, Cameron, Mo., Storme Nash, Zain Nash and Kohl Nash, all of Independence, Mo.; 6 great-grandchildren, Ameriah, Dylan, Evin, Aubry, Uriah and Zoee; many cousins, nieces and nephews, and numerous friends, including their winter “family” in Texas and Canada.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ella Fern Howery; and 2 brothers, Forrest Lee Miller and Charles E. “Ted” Miller.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2015, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with Pastor Margie Briggs officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, at a later date. The family suggests contributions to Crossroads Hospice or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at hadleyfuneralhome.com.
Born: July 29, 1966
Died: July 05, 2015
Gregory H. Hickman, of Clinton, MO, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Gregory was born July 29, 1966 in Clinton, Missouri the son of Richard and Phyllis (DeHart) Hickman. He worked at the Clinton Wal-Mart for more than 20 years. Gregory enjoyed listening to music, especially country music, and watching movies and old television shows. He loved his family and his pets, Ragamuffin, Hope, and Spencer. Gregory was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge #548 and Ararat Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Hickman.
Survivors include his father, Richard Hickman (Doris) of Clinton, Missouri; two brothers, Christopher Hickman (Laurie) of Clinton, Missouri and Michael Stephenson ( Tami) of Harrisonville, Missouri; his sister, Tamela Schroer (Ron) of Kansas City, Missouri; nephew, Trevor Hickman; two nieces, Anne and Sarah Hickman; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.
Darlene M. Schweer
(December 3, 1942 – July 3, 2015)
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Darlene M. Schweer, 72, born December 3, 1942, the daughter of Charles E. and Mae E (DeWitt) McIntire, departed this life at Countryside Estates residential care facility in Appleton City, Missouri July 3, 2015.
Darlene was married to Ernest Hearting on September 3, 1961 and four children were given to them: Debi, Eddie, Tina and Rick. Darlene later married Fred Schweer on November 9, 1996. They were blessed with 17 years together.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred Schweer and eight brothers and sisters.
She is survived by daughter Debi Kidwiler (Mike); son Eddie Hearting (Delores); daughter Tina Gates (Cory) and Rick Hearting (Linda); grandchildren: Bobby Dennis (Crystal), Hunter Kidwiler, Brian Hearting (Frances), Lissa Hearting, Amanda Hearting and Rebecca Hearting; great grandchildren: Izabella and Emelia Dennis; sisters: Dessa Rice and Zella Jolliffe; brother Alvin McIntire (Yvonne); and many nieces and nephews.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Charlie Holmes, 66, of Windsor, Missouri, died Saturday July 4, 2015, at his home in rural Windsor.
He was born August 18, 1948, in St. Louis, Mo. He was the adopted son of Charles Raymond Homes and Christine Belle (Jessup) Holmes, and they preceded him in death. On April 30, 1990, in California, Mo., he married Deborah Gay Houts and she survives of the home.
Charlie worked in law enforcement in Corpus Christi, Texas for a time. He then became a locomotive engineer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and retired after working for 13 years.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of the home; a sister, Lois Ann Hale, Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his biological mother, Hariett Jones and two sons, William Lee Holmes and Charles Gray Holmes.
Cremation. No services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, and condolences may be left online at hadleyfuneralhome.com.