Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Wesley Rea Norton, 85 of Plattsburg, Missouri passed peacefully February 23, 2024.  He was born on June 30, 1938, in St. Joseph, Missouri to R. Rea and Helen Louise (Ditmars) Norton.  Wesley was a graduate of Plattsburg High School, Class of 1956. He attended and graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia with a degree in Agriculture Economics.  ...

Feb 19, 2024

Billy Gene Nichols Sr., 84 of Plattsburg, MO, formerly of Rushville, MO, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2024. Bill was born on Aug. 16,1939 in Stockton, MO. to James and Pearl (Bishop) Nichols. In his early years he was a cowboy for Newby Brothers, and later raised tobacco & livestock. He loved spending time...

Feb 14, 2024

Avanell S. Dedman 93 of Plattsburg died Wednesday February 14, 2024, at a local healthcare center.  Born on September 25, 1930, in Cameron Missouri to Rolla N. and Josephine Grove Sloan.  She was a high school graduate and received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Plattsburg, Modern Study Club,...

Feb 12, 2024

John Barton George II, 64, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by his family.

John was born August 28, 1959 in Hannibal, Missouri to John Barton George Sr. and Dorothy Hannan George.  He was a 1977 graduate of Plattsburg High School.

John married his high school sweetheart,...

Feb 3, 2024

Kenton L. "Buck" Stone 70 of Plattsburg Missouri died Saturday Feb.3, 2024 at a hospice facility in Kansas City Mo.  Born on August 16, 1953, in Kansas City Kansas to Clelland L." Pete" Stone and Rosa (May) Stone Walker.  He attended school in Liberty and Plattsburg.

Buck loved to fish, play horseshoes, baseball, and   play station golf.  ...

Jan 12, 2024

Debra "Debbie" Kay Meeks, 57, of Plattsburg, Missouri passed away Friday, January 12, 2024.  Born December 30, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Calvin Eugene "Gene" and E. Lucille McNeary.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Kevin Meeks; son, Kirk Fordyce, Jr. (Nicole); daughter, Samantha Argo; grandson, Cooper Argo; sister, Paula Berry; and brothers, Ron...

Jan 7, 2024

Keith L Clements 80 of Plattsburg Missouri died Sunday Jan. 7, 2024, at Liberty Hospital.  Born on March 19, 1943, in Portia Arkansas to Kenneth and Hazel M. (Bratcher) Clements.  Keith was a graduate of Plattsburg High School class of 1960; he was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, VFW, and...

Jan 3, 2024

Wayne R Mick 85 of Kearney Missouri died Wednesday Jan. 3, 2024, at a Liberty Missouri healthcare center.  Born on Sept 25, 1938, in Kearney Missouri to Ray Mick and Evelyn Davis Mick McGuire.  Wayne was a graduate of Plattsburg High School class of 1955.  He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.  Wayne was a big...

Dec 24, 2023

Frederick William "Bill" Stocklas, 83, Plattsburg, Missouri, left his earthly home for Heaven on December 24, 2023. He was the youngest child of Albert and Rena (Parks) Stocklas born November 26, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri. Bill married Brenda Heisler on July 26, 1964. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents and...

Nov 27, 2023

Nancy Jo McDill 85 of Lathrop Missouri, passed away on November 27, 2023 at Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. She was born on August 30, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas to Raymond Earl Garrett and Georgia Margaret (Cox) Garrett.

She was united in marriage on April 18, 1959 to Cobert Kindol McDill.

She was...

Nov 1, 2023

Mark W. Hinkle 62 of Lathrop, MO., died Wednesday Nov. 1, 2023 at his residence. Born on March 31, 1961 in North Kansas City MO., to Donald E. and Phyllis M. (Reed) Hinkle.  He was a high school graduate and worked in sales for Midwest Typewriter Company and later for Walmart.

Survivors include his parents Donald and...

Oct 30, 2023

Vicki Michele May Archibald, 57, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at St. Luke's North Hospital.

She was born on November 2, 1965, in Plattsburg, Missouri to Floyd W. and Elizabeth F. (Kelley) May.

She graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1985. Vicki went on to work as a nurses aid for...

Oct 22, 2023

John Nathaniel Dray, 48, Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023.

He was born July 7, 1975 to Larry Dray and Jill Gensler in Kansas City, Missouri.

John graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1993.

He married Angela Rena in May 2000.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, races, listening to country...

Oct 6, 2023

Irene Adam 87 of Lathrop Missouri died Friday October 6, 2023, at Liberty Hospital.  Born on January 28, 1936, in St Louis Missouri to Avon and Edith Barnes Knight. She was a graduate of Wardell High School and Washington University St Louis- School of Nursing at Barnes -Jewish Hospital St Louis. Irene was a delivery nurse at Spelman Hospital...

Sep 17, 2023

Carissa Murr 71 of Plattsburg MO, was  born on May 9, 1952, and departed from us on September 17, 2023, was a shining example of selflessness, compassion, and  generosity.

Carissa is survived by her daughters, Yolanda and Leyna, her granddaughter, Austyn, and her sisters, Lisa and Sharon.

Carissa was free spirited and kind. She was...

Sep 15, 2023

Havin Cole Marrant, 21 a beloved individual left this world September 15, 2023. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM, at the Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Home Plattsburg, Missouri.

The funeral service honoring Havin's memory will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 1:00 PM, at the...

Sep 14, 2023

Trisha Ferne Brady 53 of Plattsburg Missouri died Thursday September 14, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 16, 1970, in North Kansas City Missouri.  She was a graduate of Plattsburg High School class of 1988 and a member of the First Christian Church Plattsburg.  Trisha worked for Citi Corp Bank as a...

Sep 6, 2023

Nancy L. Ptomey 79 of Gardner Kansas died Wednesday September 6, 2023, at Gower Convalescent Center, Gower Missouri. Born on December 14, 1943, in St Joseph Missouri to August and Rosalie (Miller) Fenner.  Nancy was a high school graduate and worked in sales.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her son Derreck Ptomey...

Sep 1, 2023

Randall D. Kelley 62 of Plattsburg died Friday September 1, 2023, at his residence. Born on September 13, 1960, in Liberty Missouri to Cecil E. and Audrey June (Gantt) Kelley.  Randy worked many years in the concrete finishing business for many years with his family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter RaDawn Kelley; brother Cecil E....

Aug 29, 2023

Howard Lynn Carder 72 of Plattsburg Missouri died Tuesday August 29, 2023, at Mosaic Life Care in St Joseph Missouri.  Born on September 15, 1950, in Gallatin Missouri to Howard G. and Opal I. (Rowland) Carder.  He was a high school graduate and a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam.   He was a member of...