Obituary - Keaira Monae Meadows

Keaira Monae Meadows, age 23, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, in Springfield, MO, where she resided the past year and a half. She was a beautiful, loving, caring, always smiling young lady who left this world too soon. She graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 2016. She was active in volleyball, basketball, softball, track, and was a member of the dance team. She was also a member of the FSCC dance team for 1 year. 

Keaira LOVED to dance! She participated on a traveling softball team during the summer which she absolutely loved doing. To her family, she was Keke, but to her friends, she was Kewe, like the fruit. 

She got this name from her friends who were playing a game where you had to think of a fruit that began with the first letter of your first name. Kiwi was mentioned and that name stuck forever. 

She loved turtles, cheetah print and the color lime green. Her dogs were her pride and joy. Winston “Winnie” and Raji Bear were her babies that will never be separated. She enjoyed her jobs at G & W Foods in Fort Scott, KS, and Food 4 Less in Joplin, MO, where she made many friends and enjoyed the customers. Keaira was currently employed at a Medical Dispensary in Springfield, MO. She was born October 27, 1997, in Nevada, MO, to Kenny Meadows and Tonya Morton.

Keaira is survived by her mother, Tonya Morton and special friend David Brown and her father Kenny (Ariane) Meadows; five brothers, Phillip Smith, Kenny Jr. (Porcha), Kenan, Caleb, and Chance Meadows; maternal grandmother, Katheryn Kelley; paternal grandparents Russell Sr. and Juanita Green; nieces Jade Smith, and Nycari Meadows; nephews Anthony and Xavier Smith, and Kenny Meadows III; aunts and uncles Latisha (Michael) Cook, Benjamin (Kristi) Kelley, Anthony (Jennifer) Kelly, Ramone (Audrey) Green, and Russell Green Jr.; cousins Rayven Fisher, Jalen, Kaden, and Jeradan Kelley, Darian (Kelly), Danica, Daityn, and Delaine Kelly, Ramone Jr., Rashad, Riley, Renee, Amyah, Makayla, Maleah, MaKenna, Russell III, Ryder, Rasean, and Ramello Green.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 2nd, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Cremation will follow. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Friday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Mental Health America and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - Julia "Judy" Roach

Julia "Judy" Roach, 91, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her home in Harrisonville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Graveside service will follow at 2:15 pm at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Julia was born October 1, 1929 in Warsaw, Missouri, the daughter of George and Hazel Wilson. Julia met the love of her life, Norman Roach, and they were married on August 23, 1963. They enjoyed 57 years together before his passing in 2020. Julia moved to Harrisonville in 1971 and spent her career between taking care of her children and working in restaurants as a cook. She was a member of the Garden City New Covenant Fellowship Church. 

She enjoyed giving to others, including going to Harvester’s. Her family will remember her joy of cooking, including staples like her relish and noodles, and that she could often be found at her grandkids sporting events over the years. She leaves a legacy of love and laughter behind to all those who knew her.

Julia was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. She is survived by her son, Gerald (Danelle) Roach; her daughter, Glenda (Mark) Field; and her four grandchildren: Kaylie Roach, Kendra Roach, Kellon Roach, and Danielle Field.

Congratulations to Jaswinder Singh, MD

Congratulations to Jaswinder Singh, MD and his team of oncologists from MidAmerica Cancer Care for making the cover of Healthy Kansas City's September issue!

In the article, Dr. Singh is quoted as saying: "Trust is a big word ... it is something that develops over time. We work hard to find the right treatment (for patients) and make that available (to them)."

The primary mission of MidAmerica Cancer Care, located in Kansas City on the campus of St. Joseph Medica Center, is to provide compassionate cancer (oncology) care to patients within their own communities - and their hometown hospital. BCMH is one of ten regional facilities supported by the cancer care center.

"Too much focus is often placed on patients receiving care at large academic centers where the patient can receive the 'ultimate' care," he explained. "What is not emphasized is that the same exceptional level of care is being offered at these community hospitals by physicians like those on our team who see it as a moral imperative to deliver this care to patients who would otherwise be without resources."

Dr. Singh is a visiting hematologist-oncologist to the Outpatient Specialty Clinics at BCMH, along with Moeid Riaz, FNP-C, Brandi Samson, NP, and Carson Burns, AGNP-C.

Read the full article online:

https://healthykcmag.com/compassionate-cancer-care/

Obituary - Karlie Sueann Phillips

Karlie Sueann Phillips, age 26, passed away September 23, 2021, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born February 9, 1995, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Paul Eugene Phillips and Tina Ann Ford Phillips. 

In addition to Ft. Scott, Karlie had made her home in Eldorado and Wichita, Kansas. She had worked in the fast-food industry and been employed at various area restaurants. 

Karlie enjoyed horses and in her younger years, rodeo was an important part of her life. She also enjoyed fishing, dancing and singing. Family was everything to Karlie, she so enjoyed spending time with her children and nieces and nephews.

Survivors include her three children, Zackery age 6, Zoey age 5 and Zarina age 3; her parents, Paul and Tina Philips; three sisters, Kayla Phillips, Keisha Brown and Kelcie Phillips all of Ft. Scott and grandparents, Dee Norris and Kenneth Phillips, Sr. and his wife, Marge also of Ft. Scott. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as a close friend with whom she was raised, Kori LeMaster.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 4th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Friends and family are encouraged to wear pink or bright colors in honor of Karlie. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 P.M. Sunday afternoon at the Cheney Witt Chapel. 

Memorials are suggested to the Karlie Phillips memorial fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words or remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Obituary - Myron Musick

Myron Musick, 89 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, October 1, 2021 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am Friday, also in the chapel. Burial will take place in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Grand River Lodge #276 or KC House and Palliative Care.

Myron Emery Musick was born March 8, 1932 at the family home in Lisle, Missouri. He attended, and graduated from Drexel Schools in 1949. Following graduation Myron enlisted in the US Air Force in 1952. After extensive training, he began his assignment with the US Air Force Police serving during the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1956. After returning home he was united in marriage to Nina Louise Hoffman, a love that would endure for 64 years, until her passing on February 18, 2021.

Myron worked for Honeywell/Bendix for 34 years and enjoyed his life as a farmer. He was a lifelong area resident and was a member of the West Line Christian Church, a Past Master of Coldwater Lodge #485 in Drexel, and a current member of Grand River Lodge #276 in Freeman, where he received his 50 year pin September 9, 2012. Myron was also a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter #314 Union.

Myron was preceded in death by his parents, wife Louise Musick, and brothers Marvin and Merlin Musick. He is survived by his sons, Douglas Musick and wife Kristie, and Gregory Musick and wife Charlene, grandchildren, Shelbi Musick, Ashley Kasper and husband Teddy, and Amy Faulkner and husband Brian. He also leaves behind his beloved great-grandchildren, Caleb, Houston, Brooks, Emory, Oaklee, and Sloan, along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Updated Obituary - Herman Ivon Strauch Jr.

Funeral services for Herman Strauch of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation prior to services from 10 - 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Butler Elementary Library or Bates County Relay for Life. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

On September 24, 2021 Herman I. Strauch, Jr., Age 90 of Butler, Missouri passed away peacefully at Butler Center. He was born April 6, 1931 to Herman I. Strauch Sr. and Velda A. (Chandler) Strauch in Lincoln, NE. He attended grade school there until his family moved to Independence, MO. There he went to Columbian grade school, and graduated from Northeast High School in 1949. After graduation he got a job and met Shirley Irene King, and after dating a very short time they were married April 29, 1950. To this union 3 children were born, Linda Diane, Susan Denise, and David Alan. They celebrated 53 years of marriage until Shirley’s passing in 2003. He was a loving father and very proud of them all.

Herman worked at Blue Valley Foundry in Kansas City with his father for 15 years. In 1961 his sister and brother-in-law bought the Ford dealership, Barr Motor Company, in Butler and offered him a job. What a change from the dirty, hard, hot work of the foundry to selling cars! He took the job and commuted for almost a year, until their 3rd child was born in March of 1963. The family moved to Butler November of that year, and mother was not a fan. She was the first of 8 siblings to leave Independence, we had a lot of company for a couple of years. Later she would admit, that was the best move they ever made. Herman retired from selling cars in 1991 due to the loss of his leg from cancer, but he could always tell you who bought what car!

In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling. The family spent many a weekend at Lake of the Ozarks, where his folks had a cabin. There was always work to do, but they played hard as well. There would sometimes be 16 or more, if we brought friends, in a small one room cabin. There was always lots of good food to eat and mischief to get into. Herman and his brother, dad, and brothers-in laws, loved to get the “big” ones - lots of fish stories were told around the table. In the early years they always took a family vacation, Dad saved half dollars and quarters all year so we could have a steak dinner one night. The folks like to take their grandchildren with them when possible, Branson was a favorite destination. They loved to camp by the river fish early in the morning and have pancakes for breakfast.

Herman was very active in the community, not only as a car salesman, but in the government as well. He was a former President and member of the Chamber of Commerce, a city councilman and a founding member of the Bates County Relay for Life which he sold tons of tickets at the Wal-Mart parking lot. He loved his community and all the people.

Herman was baptized a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1959 in Independence, MO. He was very active in the church and served as a Deacon. After moving to Butler, he was called to the office of Priest and in 1984 he and Shirley started attending the Adrian Restoration Branch of Jesus Christ church in Adrian, MO where he held the office of Elder, and served as treasurer for many years. He loved his church family and shared many a joyous time at the potluck lunches.

Herman is survived by his family: Daughter Linda Diane Allison, Butler, MO, grandson Micah (Mandy) Allison and great-grandchildren Charlee, Cobee, and Caylee Allison of Angelton, TX; Daughter Susan Denise (Kevin) Munsterman of Appleton City, MO, grandson Junior (Rena) Munsterman and great-grandchildren Eli, Alyzabeth, Olivia, Isabelle, Emmalea, Orianna and Ammon Munsterman of Odessa, MO, granddaughter Delana Ann Munsterman, Appleton City, MO; Son David Alan (Kim) Strauch of Springfield, MO, grandchildren Ben (Shelby) Strauch, grandchildren Greyson and Rowyn of Adrian, MO, son Joe (Katelyn) Strauch, great-grandson Joey of Lee’s Summit, MO, grandchildren Mitchell Trafford of Houston, TX, Mallory Trafford, Kansas City, MO, Mason Trafford, Aurora, Colorado and Marek Trafford USMC Camp Pendelton, CA; Sister and brother-in-law Sandra “Sandy” (Gordon) Stevens of Lee’s Summit, MO and their family and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. Herman was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Shirley in 2003, sister Beverly Jean Strauch, sister and brother-in-law Bobby and Kenny Barr, and brother Jerry Strauch.

Dad will forever be remembered as the Candy Man always having a pocket full on his scooter. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

On behalf of the Charles Black Family

On behalf of the Charles Black Family we would like to say Thank you.

Thank you for all the prayers, calls, texts, your acts of kindness, expressions of love, and the overwhelming generosity from the community.

The words are few but there is so much appreciation behind them.

Thanks again,

Christy & Emily Black

Obituary - Terry Lee Burger

Terry Lee Burger, 46, Archie, MO, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City in Kansas City, MO.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Masks are required. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

A complete obituary will be posted when information is available.