Thursday, November 4, 2021
Obituary - Alexa Janelle Cowan
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A celebration of Alexa’s life will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Alexa was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 25, 1974 to Edward William Smith and Linda Glee (Place) Smith. She graduated Truman High School in 1992 and went on to devote her life to being a mother. In life, she was blessed with two daughters, Autumn Brooke and Aubrie Elizabeth. Being their mother was Alexa’s passion in life; to know her meant you knew her daughters. She took pride in the girls’ accomplishments and was extremely supportive of them. Alexa was joined in marriage with her husband, Curtis, on December 1, 2012 in Grain Valley, Missouri. Their love was obvious to all.
Alexa had a deep passion for reading. She was involved in several online groups where she was tasked with reading and reviewing upcoming books. She poured a great deal of work into her small library, decorating the shelves with rows of collected trinkets, novelty items, and more than a hundred books. Alexa was also passionate about music, especially singing. It was common to hear her voice floating through the house while she tended to her plants or cooked for her family. She participated in online communities where she was able to showcase her voice and explore her passion for singing.
One of Alexa’s favorite times of the year was fall; she loved the weather but most importantly, the beautiful colors the season brings. Every room would be full of pumpkins, leaves, and fall decor: even the toilet seat covers in the bathroom. During Christmas, her home was adorned in lights, ornaments, candy canes, Santas, miniature reindeer, and of course, a beautiful, sparkling tree. She loved creating that Christmas spirit for her family and friends.
Alexa was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Betty Jean and Garland Place; and paternal grandparents, Jewell and Maxie Smith.
She is survived by her loving husband, Curtis Lee Cowan; two daughters, Autumn and Aubrie Cole; sister, Allison Smith Constable; and two nieces, Breana and Blaire Constable.
In honor of offering life to others, Alexa Cowan was given a medallion for the donation of her two kidneys. Through her sacrifice, others may have a second chance at life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Literacy KC, Changing Lives Beyond Words online at www.literacykc.org
Way to go James!
James has been a key player in maintaining our lab testing supplies through COVID-19 and managing supply chain delays.
He always stays on top of issues and follows through to ensure resolution. James has also managed his department well while waiting for replacement equipment to arrive.
We are all grateful that James has helped the hospital in many ways without complaint, despite all the challenges that he and his department have faced.
James is a pleasure to work with and we would not have survived as well throughout the past 18 months without his expertise and assistance.
Harrisonville Police Department shop with a cop event!
To say the least 2021 has been another challenging year for many!! To try and get back to normal, or maybe the new normal, we will be hosting our 2021 Shop with a Cop (SWAC) program on December 18th.
Our goal again this year will be to assist 200 kids with $100 gift card, so we have a lot of money to raise in a short period of time. The important part of SWAC each year is that the children get a Christmas. The last few years this has been more challenging than ever.
The list of children participating in the 2021 Shop-with-a-Cop program has been provided to us. We will begin contacting the children’s parents as each child becomes funded. We will begin contacting parents in early December. Currently we do not have the funds for all 200 children. Please do not contact the Police Department to try and add children to the list. The list is already established.
If you are interested in donating to the Harrisonville SWAC event, please contact the department. We accept cash or checks made out to SWAC. Help us make Christmas wonderful for these great kids...
Harrisonville Police Department
205 N. Lexington Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-8929
205 N. Lexington Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-8929
Obituary - Lonnie Ray Griffitt
Followed by a graveside service at 11:30 AM at Bethlehem Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem Cemetery and can be left in care of the funeral home.
Lonnie was born in Clinton, Missouri on September 16, 1968 to Fredrick (Sonny) and Barbara (Bobbie) Griffitt. He lived his whole life in Clinton, Missouri. Lonnie was a beloved son, brother, partner, uncle, nephew and friend. If you knew Lonnie you would know his passion was farming. You could always find him on the farm with his brother and best friend, Randy.
Lonnie was born in Clinton, Missouri on September 16, 1968 to Fredrick (Sonny) and Barbara (Bobbie) Griffitt. He lived his whole life in Clinton, Missouri. Lonnie was a beloved son, brother, partner, uncle, nephew and friend. If you knew Lonnie you would know his passion was farming. You could always find him on the farm with his brother and best friend, Randy.
Lonnie was quite the character. He loved being ornery but would always lend a helping hand if you were in need. He will truly be missed by all of his family and friends.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his grandparents Fred and Helen Griffitt, Edgar William and Bessie Taft, his parents Fredrick (Sonny) and Barbara (Bobbie) Griffitt and a half-brother Gene Jerome.
Lonnie is survived by his partner, Shelly Bath, two brothers: Randy Griffitt of Clinton, Missouri, Donnie Griffitt of Clinton, Missouri, two sisters: Connie Russell (Jeff) of Oak Grove, Missouri, and Kristy Brzuchalski (Gary) of Clinton, Missouri, one sister-in-law, Debbie Jerome of Blairstown, Missouri, five nieces: Abbie, Jessica, Michelle, Chelsea and Madison, four nephews: Jesse, Fred, Taylor and Blake and numerous other family and friends.
Thank you all for the kind words and prayers as we mourn the loss of a very special man.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his grandparents Fred and Helen Griffitt, Edgar William and Bessie Taft, his parents Fredrick (Sonny) and Barbara (Bobbie) Griffitt and a half-brother Gene Jerome.
Lonnie is survived by his partner, Shelly Bath, two brothers: Randy Griffitt of Clinton, Missouri, Donnie Griffitt of Clinton, Missouri, two sisters: Connie Russell (Jeff) of Oak Grove, Missouri, and Kristy Brzuchalski (Gary) of Clinton, Missouri, one sister-in-law, Debbie Jerome of Blairstown, Missouri, five nieces: Abbie, Jessica, Michelle, Chelsea and Madison, four nephews: Jesse, Fred, Taylor and Blake and numerous other family and friends.
Thank you all for the kind words and prayers as we mourn the loss of a very special man.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
Stockton man killed in Cedar County fatality accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Kenworth T800 driven by 57 year old Clayton M. Hibbard of Stockton, Missouri ran off the roadway, struck a fence, utility pole and several trees. The vehicle then caught fire.
Mr. Hibbard was pronounced dead on the scene of this accident and he was transported by the Cedar County Coroners Office to Bland-Brumback Funeral Home in Stockton.
This is Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 118th Fatality of the year 2021.
View crash report below:
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Harrisonville man injured in semi truck accident in Henry County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2014 Kenworth driven by 20 year old Shane A. Jackson of Harrisonville, Missouri ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned.
Mr. Jackson sustained minor injuries and he was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton for treatment.
The semi truck was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Deepwater Tow.
View crash report below:
Obituary - Betty June Teevan
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Coronation of Our Lady Parish, 13000 Bennington Ave., Grandview, Missouri 64030. A Rosary will be said at 10:45 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Betty will then be laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri.
Betty was born in Kansas City, Missouri and attended Center School District graduating in 1943 with perfect attendance from kindergarten through 12th grade walking to and from school every day. She worked at Pratt Whitney during WWII making parts for airplanes. She also worked at Blaylock’s Drug Store where she met her husband of seventy-two years, Ben. Betty stopped working to raise her three children until 1968 when she went to work for the Grandview School District until retiring in 1991. In life Betty loved gardening, flower arranging, painting, and making crafts with Ben.
Betty leaves behind her husband Bernard Teevan; son, Jim Teevan (Jean) of Belton, Missouri; daughters Teresa Teevan of Denver, Colorado and Tammy Russo (Mike) of Belton, Missouri; four grandchildren, Tonya Bray of Olathe, Kansas, Terra Huffman of Lake Winnebago, Missouri, Brooke Woodard of Belton, Missouri, and Benjamin Teevan of Denver, Colorado; five great grandchildren, Zane Huffman, Isabella Bray, Gage Brown, Lauren Wilczak, and Emily Huffman.
The family wishes to thank the Catholic Community Hospice for the loving and wonderful care they gave to Betty. Special thanks to Cassie, Katie, Shannon, Samantha, Bonnie, Andrea, Denise, Monteka, and Cathy Maple.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
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