Obituary - Dale Leonard Brown

Dale Leonard Brown, age 70, of Raymore, Missouri passed away December 27, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Following the services, burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Missouri with military honors.

Dale was born in L’Anse, Michigan on November 4, 1953, the son of Leonard J. Brown and Helen J. Strauch. Dale grew up in a large family, he was one of twelve children, David, Darell, Daniel, Douglas, Donald, Darin, Dean, Dwight, Delores, Laura, and Kathy. After high school Dale served his country in the United States Army. He went on to further his education and received his master’s degree in chemistry with a minor in environmental science at University of Missouri. Dale met the love of his life, Jo Lynnete Beydler and they were married on November 8, 1975. Together, they were blessed with three wonderful children, Lucas, Andrew, and Lacey. Dale was a very faithful member of the Countryside Bible Church where he served as an Elder in the church. In life, he worked as an environmental engineer for Honeywell and retired after 35 years of service. He loved spending his spare time whittling, fishing, shooting at the range, and washing his truck multiple times a day if needed. But most of all he loved spending his time with his children and grandchildren.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Helen Brown; his sister Delores Kugler; his granddaughter, Abigail Estelle Brown; and his in-laws, Raymond and Virginia Beydler.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Jo Lynnete Brown; three children, Lucas D. Brown (Amy), Andrew J. Brown, and Lacey J. Burgess (Keith); three grandchildren, Brody Brown, Levi Brown, Keith Burgess, Jr. and one on the way in April; ten siblings, David Brown (Veronica), Darell Brown (Nancy), Daniel Brown (Colleen), Douglas Brown (Marcia), Donald Brown (Loretta), Darin Brown (Sharon), Dean Brown (Marie), Dwight Brown, Laura McElroy (Mark), and Kathy Gaylord (Arnold); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Countryside Bible Church c/o Robin Simpson 305 Sandra Ln. Belton, Missouri 64012.

Obituary - James Buckie Coffman

James Buckie Coffman, 84 of Hume Missouri passed away December 25, 2023 at Medicalodge’s Nursing Home in Butler Missouri. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). A graveside service will follow on Wednesday at 2:30 pm in Lawrence Cemetery, Hume, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

“Buckcie” was born June 26,1939 in Wright County of Norwood, Missouri son of John Melvin Coffman and Ellen Pearl Mosley Coffman He graduated from Norwood High School in 1957.

Over the course of his life Buckie was united in marriage to Wilma Lorene Andrews Coffman March 28, 1958 for 66 years.

Buckie and Wilma started their family in February 1959 with their first son, Elvin Cale Coffman, in August 1961 John Mark Coffman and in August 1968 daughter Cynthia Renee Coffman Willey.

Buckie retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and most of all horseback riding. Buckie and his Uncle Kenneth Coffman Joined “American Endurance Ride Conference” and competed in Endurance racing. Buckie accomplished winning the 1974 National Championship award with AERC and was also reserve champion in 1975. He and his horse Revel D held a record time of 8 hours and 9 minutes for a 100-mile race they held the record up into the early 80’s. During his competition years he rode 2730 miles. His last year racing was in 1990 at a 50-mile race held in Missouri. His love for horses and Mules continued after his retirement from the sport. He spent many hours teaching his grandkids how to ride horses and took them for many rides with his wagon drawn team of mules Corkey and Alice. It was his passion.

Buckie was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Minnie Coffman, Maternal grandparents Jack and Dulcie Mosley. Father John Melvin Coffman, Mother Ellen Pearl Coffman, Aunt Mearl Mosley, Sister June Coffman Yarick, Son Mark Coffman, Son, Elvin Coffman, Grandson Aaron Coffman, Grandson Michael Coffman, Great granddaughter Kayla Novovesky, Great grandson , Malcolm West. He is survived by his Wife Wilma Lorene Andrews Coffman, Daughter, Cynthia Renee Coffman Willey and husband Robert, and their children Lyndsey, Sabrina Willey West and husband Gabe West kids Olivia, Colson West, Cameron Willey. Granddaughter Julie Novovesky and her children Dylan and Bailey. Granddaughter, Meredith Coffman Paris husband Scott Paris, daughter Haley Houghton. Granddaughter Amanda Coffman Jackson and husband Josh Jackson and there kids Peyton, Brayden, Kelsey and Reid Jackson. Great Grandson Tyler, Trevor and Trenton Coffman.

Sister Betty Coffman Dickerson and husband Ronnie Dickerson, Brother Danial Coffman and wife Kathy Coffman, Brother Johnny Coffman and Wife Connie. Sister Judy Coffman Fischer and husband Dale. Brother-in- law Gene Andrews and wife Marilyn and kids and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Buckie Leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well.

Recipe of the Week

 

Another bike & toy drive in the books

 

Bates county real estate transfers and marriage licenses

 

The Museum Minute

 

Another donation for Coats for Kids

 

Another year of giving

 

The Eagle Land Love Box effort once again provided meals for some 90 area families as well as 60 kids who got toys for Christmas. The program, spearheaded mostly by Miami R-1 alumni, also handed out toiletries, hats, gloves, socks and other items to those in need.

The organizers would like to thank all the ‘worker elves’ including Laurie Lacy shown here for volunteering as well as the Rustic Rebel for allowing their store to serve as a staging area.

Also, a huge thanks goes to all those who donated items this year as well.