Josephine R. "Rosie" Puckett, 98, Excelsior Springs, MO, formerly of Lawson and Hamilton, MO, passed away on December 31, 2021, at the Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab Center in Excelsior Springs.
Rosie was born on June 2, 1923, in Hamilton, MO, to Jesse and Maude (Hopper) Cox. She was a homemaker, farm wife, and mother.
Our beloved father, Cleo B. “CB” Tripp Jr., died at the age of 83 with family at his bedside, on Dec. 19, 2021, at Liberty Hospital.
Edward Stephen Emery, 50, Excelsior Springs, MO. passed away December 22, 2021, at Liberty Hospital. Visitation will be held 9-10am with service following Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Crescent Lake Christian Center. Burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to CLCC to be used towards a memorial for Edward.
Ralph J. Smart, 96, North Kansas City, MO (formerly of Rayville, MO), died December 17, 2021 at his home. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Thursday, December 23rd at Crowley Cemetery, near Rayville.
