Raymond Howard McGarry, 92, of Weston, MO, passed away February 1, 2025.
Raymond was born December 16, 1932, in Choctaw County, Oklahoma to Lester and Leona (Taylor) McGarry. He was the oldest of 9 siblings; and was a graduate of Boswell High School.
Raymond was drafted into the U.S. Army on May 23, 1953, serving during the Korean Conflict until 1956.
Raymond married Dorothy Louise Harless on June 19, 1953 at the Baptist Church of Soper, OK. He worked for Trans World Airlines from 1957, until his retirement in 1994.
The family moved to Weston, MO on December 16, 1960.
Raymond was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ed and Effie (Spencer) Taylor; paternal grandparents John and Laura McGarry; parents Lester and Leona (Taylor) McGarry; Siblings Oleta and Bobby McGarry; and son Mark McGarry.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy; siblings Wilburn McGarry of Shreveport, LA, Joyce (Johnny) Selby of Glen Rose, TX, Mack McGarry of Hugo, OK, Annetta Anderson of Garland, TX, and LaVonda Mathews of Durant, OK; sons Russell McGarry of Brownsville, OR, John (Lindsey) McGarry of Freeport, FL, Brian (Sandi) McGarry of Euless, TX, Justin (Hollie) McGarry of Spring Hill, KS, and Ted (Susan) McGarry of St. Joseph, MO; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 3 great, great grandchildren.
A private family graveside funeral service will be held at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Weston. Arrangements By: Vaughn Funeral Home—Weston, MO—Ph. 816.386.2281. www.vaughnfuneralhome.com
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Melvin Ray Hochard (Mel) 67 passed away on October 24, 2024 at North Care Hospice House located in North Kansas City Hospital.
Mel was born on October 11, 1957 to Melvin Charles Hochard and Betty Jean Canavan Hochard in Leavenworth, Kansas.
He is predeceased by his parents and two brothers Mark Edward Hochard and Patrick William Hochard.
Mel is survived by his sisters Mary L. Gates (Joe) of Platte City and Rita M. Lewis (Tracy) of Kansas City and his brothers Alan L. Hochard (Susie) of Farley and Craig E. Hochard (Chris) of Leavenworth. He will also be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews.
Mel graduated salutatorian from West Platte R-II High School in 1975. He then attended Northwest Missouri State University graduating with highest honors in 1979 with a degree in business management.
Mel enjoyed gardening, working in his yard, going to the gym, refinishing furniture, and working with audio-stereo systems. He loved all types of music from classical to jazz, blues, rock, and light rock.
Mel was always a very hard worker and his first job was at the KCI Grass Pad cutting sod. He also worked for Braniff and Eastern Airlines before they closed. Mel retired from CitiCorp after 30 years of service in 2022.
Immediate family members held a Celebration of Life on January 19, 2025.
Lance Richard Reid, 24 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home.
Lance was born August 7, 2000 in Blue Springs, Missouri the son of Heidi Maria (Maillet) Reid and Anthony Christen Reid.
He graduated from West Platte High School in Weston. Following graduation, he resided in Independence prior to moving to Kansas City more recently. Lance enjoyed writing, writing Rap music as well as gaming.
Lance was a bright and charismatic young man with a contagious smile. He had a way of drawing people in – easygoing genuine nature and love for dogs made him instantly likable. You couldn’t help but be drawn to his warm personality and engaging conversation.
Survivors include his parents: Heidi Reid (Seth Arnold) of Richmond Hill, GA and Anthony Reid of Grandview, MO; siblings: Shawn Reid of Richmond Hill, GA; Devin Reid of Weston, MO and Lily Arnold of Richmond Hill, GA; MGP: Donald (Elise) Maillet of Pleasant Hill, MO; Tena Drinnon (Larry) of Hammon, OK; and Elsie Stephens of Hammon, OK; PGF: Joan (Wall) – Reid Smith (Steve) of Peculiar, MO; MGGM: Ruby Hardesty of Holden, MO; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his PGF: Dennis Richard Reid; PGGF: Homer Wall; MGGM: Alice Maillet and MGGF: Clyde Bottom; PGGP: Richard and Ruby Reid and cousin: Bailey Bell.
Funeral Services will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with Rev. Greg McClure of Bear Creek Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Wall Cemetery.
The family will receive friends, one hour prior to service, Thursday at Williams.In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be left to the Lance Richard Reid Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
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Joyce Bramble, 83, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at the University Of Kansas Medical Center. Joyce was born in Weston, MO. She and her triplet sisters Judy and Janice were born on the farm, and they were the youngest of 9 children.
Joyce was proud to be a triplet and would often tell stories of receiving gifts and cards from all over because being a triplet was very rare. She graduated from West Platte High School then met and married Richard Bramble.
Joyce and Richard moved south of Weston to the KCI area where they started their family. They moved to the Grandview area where Joyce started an in-home daycare and had the youngest of their 5 daughters, completing their family.
Later she got her driver’s license and began working for the K.C. Lenders Exchange. She later retired, after many years of service, from Time Warner Cable. After Richard passed, she moved from the family home to her very first apartment. She enjoyed new friends and countless games of Farkle. She loved hosting friends to watch her beloved chiefs and Royals play ball.
Joyce was the most generous, loving soul. She made the best chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin bread around. She lived to spoil her girls, grandkids and anyone who would let her.
She was always interested in what everyone was doing and lived to celebrate the joy and success of those she cared about. She will be greatly missed.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Richard Bramble; daughter Judy Braden; grandson Matthew Singleton; parents Bly and Evelyn Fee; brothers George Fee, Donald Fee, and Joe Fee; sisters Leanora Eirls, Mary Lou Eirls, Betty Reavis, and Janice Moore.
She is survived by daughters Cynthia (Robert) Jobe, Lynn (Keith) Rippel, Kim Holsted, and Debbie (Earl) Wetzel; son in law Steve Braden; sister Judy Peterson; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. In honor of Joyce’s love of the teams, the family requests that you dress in your favorite Kansas City Chief’s or Royals attire for the service.
A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Vaughn Funeral Home in Weston; followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral service. Interment will follow at the Mount Bethel Cemetery in Weston. Arrangements By: Vaughn Funeral Home—Weston, MO—Ph. 816.386.2281. www.vaughnfuneralhomes.com