ST. JOSEPH – Kristie Lynette Wright Lewis, 48, daughter of RC and Bertha Jewel (Short) Wright, both late of St. Joseph and Benton High School Class of 1984, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved friends and family Thursday October 2, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She had been recovering from a prolonged illness. She had moved from Alabama and Tennessee where she lived for several years due to this illness. She had returned to St. Joseph to care for her Mother when she fell ill.
Kristie was a member of Amazing Grace Worship Center in Alabaster, Ala., where she was active and loved teaching her Sunday School Class. Kristie had began attending Cornerstone Community Church in Savannah, Mo. She loved Country Gospel music and had been a fan for many years. Her favorite groups included personal friends; Full Life Trio of Savannah, Mark 209 of Nashville, Tenn., and The Kingsmen Quartet.
She is survived by her husband of 11 years, James Alan Lewis; her step-son, James Alan Lewis Jr.; and step-daughte,r Carrielegh Ann Lewis, of Alabama.
There will be a Home going celebration Friday, October 24, 2014 at 7 p.m., at Cornerstone Community Church 16100 Hwy 71 Savannah, MO 64485. For further info you can call 205-746-7546 In lieu of flowers, make donations in her memory to Feed the Children, or Alzheimer’s foundation in memory of her father.

MARYVILLE, Mo. – James N. Gray, 67, died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 21, 1947 to Everett and Wilma (Pruitt) Gray in Maryville.
He was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church and a CB Radio Hobbyist.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Baby Gray; and brothers, Everett Gray, Jr. and Virgil Gray.
Survivors: son, Michael Gray, Conception, Mo.; daughter, Wendy Peterson (Christopher Mejia), St. Joseph; two granddaughters, Clarissa and Mariah Peterson; sister, Wilma Louise Goodson (Laton); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services and Inurnment: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Mo. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Foundation for the Blind. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jocelyn Cecilia White, was born sleeping October 1st 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. She was the beloved child of Adam and Ashlee and will be in our hearts forever.
Sweet little flower of heavenly birth you were too fair to bloom on earth.
Survived by parents Adam and Ashlee; sister, Ava Jane; maternal grandparents, BJ and Vicki Rosmolen; paternal grandparents, Bill White, Diane White; great-grandparents, Margaret Lakin, Tom and Verna White; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Joining heaven with great grandparents, Bastian and Johanna Rosmolen; Dale Lakin, Arthur and Geri Johns; great-aunt, Mary Conn.
A private service was held Friday October 10th at Memorial Park in St. Joseph. Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Marjorie Jean Davis, 89, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 at Carriage Square.
She was born on April 3, 1925 to Isaac and Marjorie (Miller) Price in St. Joseph.
Marjorie married Robert W. Davis on November 29, 1969. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
She formerly lived in Lincoln, Neb., Wichita, Kan., and St. Louis, Mo. While in St. Joseph she was a teller at the American National Bank for ten years and manager/waitress at Les Restaurant.
Marjorie was a member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church. She was an active member of the Seniorette Bowling League.
Survivors: three stepchildren, Victoria (Davis) Kaehler, Phoenix, Ariz.; Michael Davis, Olathe, Kan.; and Debra (Davis) Thue, Mesa, Ariz.; five step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
Graveside Services and Interment: 1 p.m., Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Three Rivers Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.