William “Stan” Johnson
William “Stan” Johnson, age 88, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton, Missouri.
William Stanley Johnson, the son of William S. Johnson, Sr. and Madeline Ford Johnson was born on November 19, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri.
As a young man, Stan was extremely active in Boy Scouts obtaining some of the highest awards available to a Boy Scout at that time. He was an Eagle Scout with 3 palms. He earned his God and Country Award, merit badges too numerous to mention. In 1947 Stan was called by H. Roe Bartle to the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He also worked on the permanent staff at Camp Osceola.
In February of 1954 Stan married Norma Black. To this union were born four children, Mark Russell, Rex Allen, Star Rena and Kimberly Ruth.
Stan was always an avid car buff. From great street vehicles to being involved with super modified stock cars. Because of his love for automotive challenges, he decided he would like to put his knowledge and skill into something profitable. In 1958 he bought his own service station and garage and at that time he became Stan’s Skelly Service at 85th & Holmes, KC, MO. And there took up his second residency for the next 28 years. He became very successful and ultimately took a partner. A longtime friend John Barthol became that partner and the business then became a south Kansas City household name, Stan & John’s Service.
Stan and Norma retired in 1984 and moved to Clinton, Missouri. Where Stan became heavily involved in fishing and ultimately became a Truman Lake fishing guide. He spent an additional 12 years doing something he absolutely loved. Spending time in the great outdoors with other anglers. Competitive tournament fishing was just an added bonus.
Stan, with wife Norma, organized, promoted and made possible one of the largest charity tournaments on the lake all in the name of Ozanam Home for Boys. The amount of money raised for the boy’s home was Stan and Norma’s thank you to the participating anglers.
Traveling was high on the list of Stan’s joys. Seven years spent in Baja, Mexico with son, Mark. Those many days and hours spent in a barren desert together created a relationship and bond for life.
Traveling some 4000 miles to and from California three times in six months was “no big deal” because it was to be part of daughter, Star and granddaughter, Shawn’s Charity League. Distance was never an issue when it came to spending time with children and grandchildren. Driving to Colorado for one of daughter, Kim’s horse show again was “no big deal”.
Then, on a whim driving to Ann Arbor, Michigan to take grandson Michael to dinner. It sounds ridiculous, but it happened.
Not to forget two more granddaughters, Jessice and Shea. Driving to California to make sure the girls attended a dance competition while Mom and Dad are out of the country on business. This is just what he did for family.
Stan is preceded in death by his son, Rex Allen and his parents, Bill and Madeline Johnson.
Survivors include his wife Norma of the home, three children; Mark and Becky Johnson of Ladera Ranch, California, Star and Ted Dodd of Palos Verdes Estates, California, Kim and George Dixon of Carbondale, Colorado, four grandchildren; Michael Anderson of Torrance, California, Shawnie Anderson of Palos Verdes Estates, California, Jessica and Chris Ferrero of Ladera Ranch, California, Shea and Ryan Allen of San Juan Capistrano, California, four great grandchildren; Charlotte and Emerson Ferraro, Lux Olivia and Quinn Allen.
A Celebration of Life was held January 4, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with Rev. Jim Eager officiating. Special music included “Life’s Railroad to Heaven, If Jesus Comes Tomorrow and My Way” sang by Sam and Linda Gibbons. Jack Sweeney, Joe Miller, Jerry Vandenberg, George Enright, Dennis Watters, Steve Parks, and John Barthol* (April 2, 1933-February 28, 2020) were honorary bearers. Inurnment followed in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.
Services were under the care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.
Shirley Frances Hunter
Shirley Frances Hunter, age 65, passed away peacefully at the family home with her loved ones by her side, after a short illness, on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Clinton, Missouri.
Shirley was born the thirteenth of fifteen children to Johnie & Velma Snowden on September 28, 1956 in Stayton, Oregon. Shirley grew up with her mother, father, 9 brothers and 5 sisters, in various parts of the United States and graduated from Blue Eye High School in 1975.
After graduation, Shirley ventured out for various jobs in Branson and then Wyoming. Wyoming didn’t turn out to be her cup of tea, so when her sister Linda offered her a job at the Clinton Country Club, Shirley jumped at the chance. It was there that she met the love of her life, Rodney Hunter, where he also worked as a greenskeeper on the golf course. Shirley and Rodney were married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton on November 24, 1979. Shirley and Rodney settled in Clinton and in 1982, their daughter, Tara, was born. Tara was the center of Shirley’s life, and she was incredibly proud of her when she graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in film production.
Shirley had a servant’s heart and was always willing to lend a hand wherever needed. She was a hard worker her entire life and found great satisfaction in a job well done. She loved to tell a good joke, play a round of golf with her friends, watch the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, grow flowers in the summer and spend time with family and friends. Shirley always looked forward to her annual 4th of July party— complete with a fireworks display that had no rival.
Shirley will be remembered for her love of family and fun.
She is preceded in death by her mother Velma Snowden; her father Johnie Snowden; brothers Allen, Kenny, Virgil, Ferris, and Lonnie Snowden.
She is survived by her husband, Rodney Hunter of the home; her daughter, Tara Hunter of wherever she is working at the moment. Five sisters; Carolyn King of Blue Eye, Missouri, Linda Cowan of Clinton, Missouri, Brenda Rogers of Harrison, Arkansas, Rita Lawheed of Walnut Shade, Missouri, Jan Robbins of Aurora, Missouri. Four brothers; Earl Snowden of Blue Eye, Missouri, Bobby Snowden of Lampe, Missouri, Bill Snowden of Kirbyville, Missouri, and Donnie Snowden of Harrison, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held January 3, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with Pastor Jesse Kueker officiating. Special music included “The Rose, The Dance and In the Sweet By and By.” The casket bearers were Matt Banks, Curtis Cosens, Doug McMullen, Ethan Banks, Ronnie Cosens and Alex Wolfe. Larry Miller, Jack Ehrman, Kevin Robbins, R.N. Wilson, Chris Othic, Dale Welch and Dean Hargrave were honorary bearers. Interment followed in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.
Services were under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.
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Death Notices
Jimmie Robert Vickers, age 85, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Research Medical in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial to follow in Fields Creek Cemetery, Clinton. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or The Wounded Warriors Foundation and can be left in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
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Richard Ballard passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Research Medical in Kansas City, Missouri. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.
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Nancy Marlene Hall, age 79, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial will follow in Englewood Cemetery Clinton, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Fellowship of John at Foxwood Springs in Nancy Hall’s name and can be left in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
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Eddie Lee Jackson, age 84, of Deepwater, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Deepwater Cemetery in Deepwater, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s and can be left in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
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William “Bill” Claude Berryman, age 79, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.
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Anna Johnson, age 96, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to GVMH Hospice and can be left in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
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Phyllis Meierotto, age 76, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or (C.A.R.E.) Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor and can be left in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
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Randy Eugene Braun, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his home in Clinton, Missouri.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.
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Wallace E. Bass known by his friends and family as “Bass” passed away on 12/29/2021 in his home in Lowry City, Missouri. He was 90 years old. Services will be held at Metropolitan Baptist Church 853 Washington Blvd. Kansas City, Kansas 66101 on January 14, 2022 at 10:00am.
