Rose M. Newton
1933 – 2019
Rose M Newton, 85 of St. Joseph, died Monday April 22, 2019 at her home.
Rose was born December 18, 1933, in Norborne, Mo. to Alfred Clifton Hampton Sr. and Marie Elizabeth Key. She worked for many years as an executive secretary at Regal Plastic Co., International Bearing and Transmission Inc. and Hunt Midwest all located in Kansas City. She later attended Maple Woods Community College where she received the President’s Award in 1989 and received a Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Missouri Western in 1991. Rose then went on to teach troubled children in the St. Joseph school system until her retirement. Rose was a published author who loved to travel for both pleasure and Christian missions. Rose was a charter member of Strong Tower Baptist Church. She worked fervently ministering through her personal testimony, teaching Sunday School, Bible studies and recovery groups for many years. Rose was compelled to model the love of Christ in every aspect of life as was evident to all that knew her.
Rose had been receiving hospice care over two years, and for many months was severely weakened; but she patiently and calmly endured her afflictions, and anxiously desired to depart and be with Christ, and finally fell asleep in Jesus.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother A.C. Hampton Jr.; and sister Jo Ann McGuire.
Survivors include her children Jerry Clifton Matthews of Oregon, David Lee and Betty Matthews of Olathe KS, Charles Kevin and Tina Matthews of Bonner Springs KS; seven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; brother R.A.(Bob) and Margie Hampton of Tom Bean TX; sister Karen and David Blankenship of Gravois Mills, MO; sister-in-law Billie Hampton of Hardin MO, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Memorial service will be Saturday, April 27 at Strong Tower Baptist Church, St Joseph, MO at 2:00pm.
Bradley Alan Rood
1957 – 2019
Bradley Alan Rood, 61, Savannah, Missouri; passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in his home.
Rood was born on July 25, 1957 in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Nancy and Donald Rood. He was a 1975 graduate of Cameron High School. Following graduation, Rood enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served from 1975 to 1981, as a law enforcement specialist. Following an honorable discharge, Rood served as a deputy for the Bakersfield Sheriff’s Department. Rood was an avid San Francisco 49ers fan.
Survivors include his wife Carol, of the home; daughter, Brandi Lasure, Independence; step-children, Jessica (Shawn) Cool, Lawrence,KS, Stanley (Alex) Libby, St. Joseph and Sarah Libby, Overland Park, KS and three grandchildren.
Rood was preceded in death by his parents, son, Travis and sister, Melanie.
Mr. Rood has been cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith Savannah Chapel. Inurnment 9:00 AM Monday at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.
Bernice Day
1919 – 2019
Bernice Day, 99, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.
She was born November 19, 1919 in Pitesti, Romania. Bernice married Isadore Carl Day July 26, 1939. He preceded her in death December 24, 1999. She was known as the “Hat Lady” as she knitted hundreds of hats and scarves to donate for cancer patients. In prior years, she was active in B’nai Brith. Bernice enjoyed bowling and cooking.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Abe and Edith (Greenberg) Rothman; brother, Harry Rothman; sister, Bessie Glaser.
Survivors include son, Joel Day (Judith); grandchildren, Landi Day-Roche and Bria Day; great-granddaughter, Margaux Charlie Roche; numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 2:00 P.M. Friday, Shaare Sholem Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Carole A. Danback
1944 – 2019
Carole A. Danback, 74, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at her home.
She was born October 24, 1944 to Joseph and Virginia Prashak. Carole married Charles Danback on July 12, 1980.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Carole enjoyed volunteering for Special Olympics, her dogs, bowling, and just being outside. She was also an accomplished poet with published writings.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings Linda Wilcoxson and Joe Prashak, Jr.
Survivors include her husband; Charles Danback, children; Charles Danback JR (Jennifer), Julie Mollett (Jim “Bub”), Jamie Blommaert (Mike), James McQueen (Tracy), sister-in-law; Pat Prashak, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 29, at Wyatt Park Christian Church. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, April 28, at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Wyatt Park Christian Church or The Special Olympics. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
Kenneth Allen Guy Jr.
1960 – 2019
Kenneth Allen Guy Jr., 58, of Robinson, KS died unexpectedly April 24, 2019 at his home.
Allen was born September 22, 1960 in Hiawatha, KS to Kenneth Allen Guy Sr. and Elsie Mae Miller. Allen grew up in Robinson, KS. He later moved to south Dallas, TX for three years and worked construction. Allen then returned back to Kansas and worked around his house. Tinkering with his lawnmowers and mowing lawns. He was very artistic and loved to draw flowers and write poems.
He is survived by his mother; Elsie Guy of Robinson, KS, sisters; Barbara (Kennedy) Loper of Fair Hope, Alabama, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Gary) Armstrong of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Gail (Sam) Adkins of Hiawatha, KS, brother; Scott (Paula) Guy of Olathe, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Guy Sr. March 11, 2019, a niece; Amanda Jennings Knowlton, grandparents, and a dear friend; Linda Perkins.
Memorials services will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Kenneth Allen Guy Jr. Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S. 7th St. Hiawatha, KS 66434.
Sara Elizabeth Pollard
1933 – 2019
Sara Elizabeth Pollard went to be with her Lord April 8, 2019.
She was born on December 1, 1933 and was the only child of Paul and Janetta Cowden. She grew up on a farm near Center, Missouri. Sara graduated from Center High School in 1951. She then attended Christian College in Columbia, MO, where she met and was married in 1955 to William (Bill) H. Shirley who attended nearby University of Missouri.
Sara and Bill had 3 children; Elizabeth (Tom) of Hiawatha, Kansas, Marc (Carol), of Olathe, Kansas, and Linda, predeceased. Sara had 4 grandchildren; Denise, Jason, Gordon, and Joel, and 7 great–grandchildren; Rachel, Hannah, Jonathan, Austin, Kayla, Chole, and Erica. Bill and Sara were divorced in the 1970’s. Later, Sara married Melvin Pollard who pre-deceased Sara.
Sara was a resident of the Pines of Hiawatha for several years where she will be missed by many. Sara loved being a mom and being with her children. She wanted to hear about every little success and was ready to offer a kind word and listening ear when things did not go well. She placed high value on being polite and treating others with respect. Sara also had a life-long love for animals and always wanted to keep a pampered pet.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date. A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.