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Marie R Whitted
Sep 18, 2020
Marie R (Cromer) Whitted, 84, Clinton, MO died September 18, 2020, in Spring, TX. A private family graveside service is planned for a later time. Burial will be in Brownington, MO. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com
Marie was preceded in death by her husband Dale Whitted, infant son Lawrence Whitted,...
Robert Thomas Hetherington
Sep 12, 2020
Robert "R.T." Thomas Hetherington, age 87 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 of natural causes at Westwood Living Center. Funeral services will be held 2:00PM, Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, MO.  Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Henry County Memory Fund and may be...
Gordon Sidwell
Sep 11, 2020
Gordon Sidwell, age 73 of Warsaw, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Research Medical in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services will be Friday. September 18th, 2020 at 3 PM at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .
Gordon was December 18th, 1946 in Waldron, Arkansas to Gordon...
Carol Ann Higgins
Sep 5, 2020
Carol Ann Higgins, age 59, Clinton, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, September 5, 2020. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com . Carol's wishes were to be cremated.
Carol was born November 7, 1960 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma the daughter of Billy and Odessa (Moyer) Gillespie.
She is preceded in death...
Sharon Kay Shepherd
Sep 3, 2020
Sharon Kay Shepherd, age 77 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home on Wednesday. Memorial contributions in Sharon's name can be made to...
William John Trager
Sep 1, 2020
William John Trager, age 53 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home. Graveside memorial services will be held Friday, September 18, 2020 at 2PM at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery Higginsville, MO. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .
William John Trager, III, was born March 26 th , 1967 in...
Christopher S. Smith
Aug 30, 2020
Christopher S. Smith, age 48 of Clinton, Missouri , passed away, Sunday, August 30th, 2020, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital.
Christopher Smith was born in Moore, OK on June 9, 1972. As a young man, he formed a tight bond to his maternal grandparents- his MeMe and Pa. They taught him all about his Cherokee Indian...
Ronald Dean Best
Aug 28, 2020
Ronald Dean Best age 76, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away, Friday, August 28th, 2020 at his home. Funeral Services will be Friday, September 4th, 2020 at 10:30 AM the First Baptist Church of Grandview ( 11416Main Street, Grandview, Missouri 64030) with burial at 2:00 PM at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri with Military Honors. Family will receive friends...
William Michael Buntin
Aug 27, 2020
William M. Buntin, age 68, passed away at Overland Park Medical Thursday, August 27, 2020. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton. Services are pending.
Jeffery Keith Simmons
Aug 25, 2020
Jeffery K. Simmons, age 58, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfunealhome.com .
Jeffery Keith Simmons was born in Clinton, Missouri on July 27, 1962, the son of James Kelly Simmons and Judith (Merriam) Siercks. Jeff worked construction for many years before taking a step back...
Marvin Dale Abney
Aug 20, 2020
Marvin Dale Abney of Clinton, MO, (1955-2020) passed away peacefully during his sleep August 20, 2020. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, MO at 6PM with visitation one hour prior. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .
Mavin is survived by his wife of 44...
Wilbur Slocum
Aug 19, 2020
Wilbur Slocum, age 79, of Clinton, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on  Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 23, 2020 from 4-6pm at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 24, 2020 at 11AM at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions...
Leslie Reid
Aug 16, 2020
Leslie Reid of Clinton, Missouri, passed away, Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at his home.
Arrangements are pending at this time and have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri
Sharon Marie White
Aug 15, 2020
Sharon Marie (Soncrant) White, age 69 ,of Clinton, Missouri, passed away, Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at CenterPoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Family will receive friends one hour prior at the chapel. Private Family Burial will be held in the Lowry City...
Gloria Bredehoeft
Aug 14, 2020
Gloria Bredehoeft age 86, of Branson, Missouri passed away Friday, August 14th, 2020 at the Shepherd of the Hills Living Center, Branson, Missouri. Private family services will be held at Vansant Road Cemetery. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
Charles Leonard Allen
Aug 10, 2020
Charles Leonard Allen, age 92 of Clinton, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 14, 2020 at 7pm at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Services will be live streamed on Vansant-Mills Funeral Home Facebook page. The family suggests memorial funds to Cross Roads Hospice and may be left in care...
Rufus Jackson Bower
Aug 9, 2020
Rufus "Rip" Jackson Bower, age 81 of Clinton, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Westwood Living Center. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .
Rufus Jackson Bower was born April 9, 1938 in Cypress, AR. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. From his children to his great-grandchildren,...
Florence Amanda Barrett
Aug 8, 2020
Florence A. (Burton) Barrett passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Boone Hospital. A private family service will be held at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .
Florence was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and teacher. Florence taught in the Windsor School system until retiring in 1987. Florence was...
John Joseph Willis
Aug 8, 2020
John Joseph Willis, age 84 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at St. Luke's North Hospital, Kansas City. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 2PM at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Services will be livestreamed on the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home Facebook page. Interment will follow at Tebo Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Tebo Cemetery...
Dennis Leo Wesley
Aug 6, 2020
Dennis Leo Wesley, age 81, passed away at his home Thursday, August 6, 2020. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .
Dennis was born and raised in Barnum, Iowa, the son of Robert and Mildred (Ryan) Wesley. Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon, and three sisters Jean Kroneberger, Mary Jurgensen, Joyce...
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