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Rae Ann (Hester) Gilmore, 92, St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Oct. 8, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert and Florence (Bennett) Hester and moved to Craig, Missouri at a young age. Rae Ann married Chester J. Gilmore on July 4, 1952. They were married

KEARNEY, Mo. – Clinton Kerry Mooney, 70, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Born on June 16, 1955, Clint was a proud graduate of Central High School and went on to attend Missouri Western. Throughout his career, he dedicated himself to serving others, first at Meierhoffer Funeral

Errol Doak Taylor, a devoted husband, father, and esteemed Missouri attorney, passed away peacefully at home in St. Joseph, at the age of 84. Born Aug. 21, 1940, in St. Joseph, Errol was the son of Veda (Doak) and Joseph Taylor. A proud graduate of Central High School’s Class of 1958, he went on to

GRANBURY, Texas – Wanita Twigg 89, of Granbury, Texas, formerly of DeKalb, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Granbury. She was born Feb. 1, 1936, in Dekalb. She is survived by sons, Doug Twigg, Edward Twigg III; and daughter, Tracy Stoddard. Graveside funeral services 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Memorial

Frances “Jean” (O’Dell) Munger, 94, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care. She was born Nov. 27, 1930, in Bovee, South Dakota, daughter of Grace (Munn) and Henry O’Dell. She married Norman Munger on April 25, 1947. She worked for Seitz Foods. Jean loved to fish and enjoyed the

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Glenn Lowell Calhoun, 95, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Abundant Care in Savannah, Missouri. He was born on May 20, 1930, to Everett and Eula Calhoun in Milan, Missouri. Glenn graduated from NKC High School in 1948. Glenn served in the Navy from July 9, 1948, to July 7, 1952.

Charles James “Jim” Fulcher, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025. Jim leaves behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn; his son, John; and grand-daughter, Emily; his stepdaughter,

CAMERON, Mo. – Shirley Ruth Hans, 82, of Cameron, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in a Liberty, Missouri, hospital. She was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Breckenridge, Missouri, daughter of late Bertha and Charles LeClare. She graduated from Breckenridge High School. She was a homemaker and worked at Eastside Baptist. Shirley enjoyed her

SKIDMORE, Mo. – Ashley Dawn Muncy, 37, Skidmore, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1987, to Larry Marlon Windham Sr. and April Marie Andrews, in Hermiston, Oregon. Ashley graduated from Wathena, Kansas, high school and spent the past couple of years working on Dollar General, meeting people and

KINGSLAND, Texas – Judith, “Judy” Lee Beierle (nee Gray), 82, of Kingsland, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Judy was born on Nov. 29, 1942, in the city of St. Joseph, to Carl and Eleanor Gray. She attended Benton High School, in St. Joseph, and St.

FAUCETT, Mo. – Marilyn Kay Goodlet, 72, of Faucett, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025. She was born July 20, 1952, to Lowell “Poodle” Laurence and Catherine Laurence and lived her childhood years in New Market, Missouri. She attended North Platte High School, graduating in 1970. Marilyn attended Missouri Western