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Listen to Your Loved One's Service Online Obituaries | October, 2008Eunice Rowene Lemen Choplin | d. October 8, 2008 Eunice Rowene Lemen Choplin, 79, of Oak Grove, Missouri peacefully passed into the presence of her Savior on October 8, 2008. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Friday, October 10, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 11, 2008 also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Eunice was born December 11, 1928 in Shackelford, Missouri to Charlie and Maude (Jones)Lemen. She married James Choplin February 14, 1949. She was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and taught elementary age Sunday School for several years, where she was affectionately known as MeMe by her students. Eunice was a gifted seamstress, which was evident in the many quilts she sewed through the years. Her passion for quilting began at the age of 8 when she sewed her 1st quilt. Eunice was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Maude Lemen, four brothers, Charles Lemen, Carl Dean Lemen, Roy Lemen, and Maurice Lemen, and one sister, Viola White. Eunice is survived by her husband of 59 years and five children. Three sons, James E. Choplin of Blue Springs, MO, Timothy Choplin of Kansas City, MO, Mark Choplin of Oak Grove, MO, two daughters, Barbara Hansburg of Oak Grove, MO, and Lola Choplin of Oak Grove, MO. She also leaves 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Dorothy Scarborough of Blue Springs, MO and Lola Ehlers of Eldorado Springs, MO and her two adoring Yorkies, Mikey and Romeo. Verona Ellen Smith | d. October 5, 2008 Verona Ellen Smith passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at the Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City, MO. She was 89. Verona was born to Leonidus Carter Sampel and Dora Bell Webber Sampel on March 9, 1919 in Hutchinson, Kansas. She married Arthur Leroy Smith in November 1942. The couple had three children. Verona was a longtime resident of Kansas City, Kansas. She was an avid artist, creating painted portraits, landscapes, and still life scenes as well as ceramics. Her art was displayed and sold at shows throughout the Kansas City area. She won several awards for her work. She was a member of the Wyandotte County Art Association. She also loved to shop garage sales. Verona was an enthusiastic ambassador for Christ who was witnessing up to the time of her death. She is survived by her three children: Ellen Ward, Topeka, KS; Tom Smith (Rebecca), Blue Springs, MO; and Betty Ekey (Bill), Odessa, MO; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and eight brothers and sisters. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 8 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015 (816) 229-3276. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 9 at Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64104 (816) 228-5300. Internment will immediately follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 701 N. 94th Street, Kansas City KS 66112. Loretta M. (Pugh) Clark | d. October 5, 2008 Loretta M. (Pugh) Clark, 89, of Sweet Springs Villa, formerly of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on October 5, 2008. Visitation will be held from 1-2 pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel with funeral services to follow. Interment will be held at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Preferred Hospice (1900 N Providence Rd Columbia, MO 65202). Mrs. Clark was born on July 28, 1919 to William and Stella (Packham) Jackson in St. Joseph, Missouri. She attended school in Kansas City, Missouri. On December 8, 1941, Loretta (Margaret) married Denver Pugh, who preceded her in death in 1969. In November 1972, Loretta married Roy William Clark, who also preceded her in death in 1999. Loretta was a devoted and faithful Christian, wife, and mother. She was a full time homemaker all her adult life. She faithfully attended the Grace Pentecostal Church in Blue Springs for many years, and later with her husband, Roy, the Plaza Heights Baptist Church in Blue Springs. Mrs. Clark is survived by her: Donald Holman | d. October 5, 2008 Donald Holman, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away on October 5, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Old Salem Cemetery in Independence, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ARARAT Shriners (5100 Ararat Drive KC, MO 64129) or to Odyssey Hospice (800 E 101st Terrace Ste 150 KC, MO 64131). Donald was born on July 5, 1932 in Levasy, Missouri to Clifford and Nellie (Ashurst) Holman. He attended Palmer High School in Independence, Missouri and graduated from Findley Engineering School in Kansas City, Missouri. Donald served his country in the Army from 1952-1954 as a Corporal Artillery Surveyor. He was united in marriage to Sadie Marie Blankenship on April 13, 1953. He worked for many years as an aeronautical engineer for Boeing and retired as an electrical engineer from Kansas City Power & Light in 1989. He was a member of Blue Springs Ararat Shriners and Blue Springs Masonic Lodge #337. Donald was a true handy-man and genuinely enjoyed working on cars and fixed anything he could get his hands on. He loved helping other people and would always be there to lend a hand when you needed him. Donald will be missed by all his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Holman; and sister, Virginia Middaugh. Donald is survived by his: Imogene Booth | d. October 3, 2008 Imogene Booth, 77, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on October 3, 2008 at St. Mary’s Manor. Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Monday, October 6, 2008 at the church. Burial will follow in Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Imogene may be made to First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. Imogene was born on October 1, 1931 in Van Horn, Missouri to George and Amanda (Miller) Carter. She graduated from Bogard High School and retired as Manager of Quality Control for the Social Security Administration. Imogene loved volunteering her time at St. Mary’s Hospital on the second floor and at the church taking care of the babies. She was a very fun-loving and enjoyed traveling with her husband. Imogene was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother and was cherished by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and a step-son, Charles (Bobbie) Booth. Imogene is survived by her: 14 Grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and countless friends. Wendy Deanna Fitzgerel-Blue | d. October 2, 2008 Wendy Deanna Fitzgerel-Blue ,37, Blue Springs, MO passed away October 2, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial Service will be held at 7 pm Thursday October 9, 2008 at the Woods Chapel United Methodist Church in Lee’s Summit, MO. Wendy was survived by: Husband Leonard Blue of the home Harold Cartwright, Sr | d. October 1, 2008 Harold Cartwright, Sr. , 75, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on October 1, 2008. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:30 am on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel with funeral services at 11:30 am. Burial will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Timothy Lutheran Church (425 NW R.D. Mize Blue Springs, MO 64014). Harold was born on October 21, 1932 in Hoopeston, Illinois to Frank and Goldie (Griffin) Cartwright. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane (Carroll) on September 2, 1951. Harold worked many years for the Union Pacific Railroad and was the Assistant Manager of Labor Relations. He was a member of TCU and Timothy Lutheran Church. Harold enjoyed playing golf with his friends, and was a very loving and light-hearted man who loved joking and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a hard worker and used his handy-man skills to help as many people as he could. He will be genuinely missed. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; daughter, Jennifer Wilbanks; mother, father, step-father, brother, and a sister. Harold is survived by his: |
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