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Thomas L. Gilmore
Thomas Lewis Gilmore, 81, of Lawson, Mo., passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at his home. Born March 2, 1926 in Monett, Mo., he was the son of Carl and Mable (Smith and Nella Jo (Junior) Smith, Lawson, Mo.; brother, Clyde Thompson, Clovis, Smith and Joanna (Donovan) Miller; two great-grandchildren, Clayton and Declan Miller, Lawson, Mo.; numerous nephews and nieces, great and great-great nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at the Polley Funeral Home, Lawson, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Kearney, Mo. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Excelsior Springs Hospice, 1700 Rainbow Blvd., Excelsior Springs, Mo. 64024.
William Brandon Craven
William Brandon Craven, 50, Mosby, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007, at the Kansas City Veteran's Hospital. William was born on April 28, 1956, in Excelsior Springs, Mo., the son of Elmer Eugene and Mary Lois (Parker) Craven. He was married to Kathrena Cox on April 5, 2007 in Kansas City, Mo. William served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1974-1978. He was a laborer technician for the Sterilizer Co. He was a Christian. Survivors include his wife, Kathrena "Kathy" Craven, Mosby, Mo.; his mother, Mary Lois Kennell, Alamo, Calif., Andrea Larson and Charlene Williams, both of Silverton, Ore.; one brother, Jewell Craven, Polo, Mo.; two sisters, Sheila Miller, Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Sharla Craven, Panama City Beach, Fla.; nine grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at the New Garden Cemetery in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Arrangements under the direction of Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Audrey Bland
Audrey Fern Bland, 87, Excelsior Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, February 18, 2008 at the Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Audrey was born on June 25, 1920, the daughter of Charlie and Rhoda (Smith) Hutchings. On June 26, 1961 she married Lonnie C. Bland. He preceded her in death in 1985. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert K. Hutchings, in 2004. She is survived by cousins. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, Mo. The family will receive friends from 10 until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday prior to services at the Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Anna Marie Schneider
Anna Marie (Ann) Costigan Schneider, 75, Rayville, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008 in Spring Hill, Kans. Ann was born November 16, 1932 to Teresa and John Costigan of Ottawa, Kans., the second of five children. Ann was an animal lover her whole life, from bunny rabbits to cats, dogs and horses. Ann grew up in Kansas City, Kans., graduating from St. Rose of Lima Grade School and Bishop Ward High School. Ann was a talented artist and had a beautiful soprano voice. She sang in church choirs her while life, soloing at many weddings. She married Joseph Donald Schneider in 1966. They were married for 37 years, until Don's death in 2003. Ann and Don bought their dream house in the country, in Rayville, Mo., naming it the Double Bar S Ranch. Ann immediately bought her first horse. After attaining eighth in seniority worldwide at TWA, Ann decided to retire after 48 years of faithful service as an executive secretary. Ann then decided to raise Maltese dogs, being that the Double Bar S Ranch was already a haven for homeless cats and dogs. Ann will be dearly missed by her friends and relatives. She is survived by brothers, Richard Costigan, S.J. of Loyola University, Chicago, Ill., and Joseph Costigan, Spring Hill, Kans; sisters, Dorothy Mulik, Neosho, Mo., and Pat Komer, Spring Hill, Kans.; nine nieces and nephews; 14 great nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Jill, Adam and Dandy. Ann had a religious view of life, and this was shown in one of her favorite sayings, "If God brings you to it, God will bring you through it". A funeral mass for Ann is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2008 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1503 Tracy, Excelsior Springs, Mo. A visitation and wake will be held Friday evening between 5 and 6:30 p.m., also at the church. Burial will take place at Resurrection North Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to either the Hospice of Kansas or your choice of Catholic charities. Arrangements under the direction of Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Billy Jack Keefhaver
Billy Jack Keefhaver, 84, Holt, Mo., passed away Sunday, February 3, 2008 at
his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Keehaver was born on December 15, 1923 in Ferrelview, Mo., the son of Charles M. and Anna (Odessa) Keefhaver, the youngest of seven children. Bill served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII and retired from the Washington, D.C.; two grandsons, Brett Page Conner and Robert J. Conner; two great-grandchildren, Scott Conner and Lydia Conner; one brother, Henry "Hank" Conner, Ft. Worth, Foster , Calif., and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Teddy was raised in Kansas City and was a 1950 graduate of Paseo High School. Before her marriage she was employed by First National Bank for several years. Following their marriage, Teddy and Phil moved to a farm at Trenton, Mo., where they lived three years before returning to Kansas City. In 1961 they moved to Lawson where they were engaged in farming and she also was a homemaker. Teddy was involved in many community groups and activities in the past and was active in the Divine Stitchers and friends card club and a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Her interests included quilting, sewing, gardening, camping, traveling, fishing and cooking and most of all spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Excelsior Springs. Burial will be in the Lawson Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday after 2 p.m. at the Polley Funeral Home, Lawson, Mo., with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Benedictine Sisters of the Queen of Angels Monastery, 23615 NE 100th Street, Liberty, MO 64068
Cecil Lloyd Sharp
Cecil Lloyd Sharp Sr., 94, passed away at Excelsior Springs Convalescent Center on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Cecil was born Sept. 16, 1913, at the Sharp family farm north of Elmira, Mo., to Archie Sharp and Helen Francis Sturgis Sharp. Cecil was a veteran of World War II, and a founder and life member of VFW Post #6278 in Lawson, Mo. He served as Alderman from the west ward in Lawson, and was a member of the Clay County Civil Defense. He was a Scoutmaster in Lawson for many years. He was a member of the United Christian and Presbyterian Church, and faithfully attended until he entered the nursing home in January 2005. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local Union #4 and a master bricklayer. Camping and fishing were favorite pastimes after Cecil retired from bricklaying. Many years were spent at Pomme de Terre Lake. He enjoyed the many friends in his camping club and the trips they took together. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50-plus years, Veldora (Teegarden) Sharp; sons, Cecil Sharp Jr. and Wilbur Sharp; daughter-in-law, Beverly Sharp; brothers, Garland, Glenn, Earl and Lester Sharp; and one sister, Ivanell Acklin. He is survived by four grandchildren. Randy (Amy) Sharp of St. Joseph, Mo., Scott (Tracy) Sharp of Albuquerque, N.M., Brian Sharp of Hollywood, Calif., he was the son of Marcello and Sadora Calif., he was married to Donna Delano who survives of the home. Also surviving are a son, Rick Tesum, Leesville, La.; one daughter, Gina Tesam Reading, Alpine, Calif. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Elizabeth and Wade Oswald, Polo, Mo.; her father, Eugene Moore, Calif.; and paternal grandparents and other family family members in Detroit, Mich., and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the Prairie Ridge Baptist Church, Polo, Mo. Burial will be in the Prairie Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Polley Funeral Home, Lawson Mo. A memorial fund for the children has been established in care of the Polo Fire Department.
Donald Cochran
Donald E. Cochran, 59, of "Pa and Shorty's Animal Farm", Richmond, Mo., passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at his home. Donald was born on September 12, 1948 in Orrick, Mo., the son of James Curtis and Bessie Elizabeth (Covey) Cochran. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked as an over-the-road truck driver for several years. He and his wife, Karen, were married on May 24, 2002, in Richmond, Mo. He enjoyed his animal farm, camping, fishing, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, especially pulling them around in the pasture. Survivors include his wife, Karen, of the home; two daughters, Tracy Woods and husband, Bob, Henrietta, Mo.; brother, Tim Coleman, Richmond, Mo.; sisters, Penny Winfrey and husband, Stanley, Osceola, Mo., and Debbie Walker, Johnson and one great-granddaughter, Joslyn Jerome. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2007, at the Polley Funeral Home, Richmond, Mo. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bear Creek Cemetery, Osceola, Mo. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Polley Funeral Home, Richmond, Mo.
David G. Hein
David George Hein, 57 of Kansas City, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2007 at North Kansas City Hospital. Born November 17, 1950 in Albany, Missouri. He spent three years with Best Tool and Die in North Kansas City and also with Yellow Cab until 1991. He did volunteer work with Harvester's, Inc. from 1991 to 2006 and in the last few months volunteered at the Don Bosco Senior Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial with military rites will be in Enon Cemetery, Excelsior Springs.