Obituaries

KANSAS CITY - Gayle E. Gulick, 62, passed away November 30,2021 in Kansas City, MO. She was born August 14, 1959 in Kansas City, MO to Ezra (Buddy) Gulick Jr. and Helen Lee Gulick. Gayle graduated from William Chrisman High in 1977. She became an accomplished photographer and enjoyed the outdoors, her chickens, music, bargains, City Market and the Zoo. She loved going to QuikTrip for sweet tea and pretzels and was an avid Chiefs and Royals fan. Gayle is predeceased by her father Ezra (Buddy) Gulick Jr., and her brother Craig Gulick. She is survived by her mother Helen Lee Gulick of Independence, MO, and her children; Dustin Rabourn of Kansas City, MO, Carlee Martin (Peter) of Lee's Summit, MO, and Kelsey Harrison (Brandon Black) of Kansas City, KS. Grandchildren; Mason and Liberty Rabourn, and Violet and Maddox Martin. She is also survived by countless other relatives and loved ones. A visitation will be held 5 p.m. Friday 12/10/21 with a funeral to follow at 6 p.m. at Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133. Potluck after services at VFW Post 1000, 1002 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050.

INDEPENDENCE - Herbert Mathew “Herb” Smith, 96, of Independence, Missouri, passed away November 25, 2021. Herb was born on March 7, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Herbert R. and Susie E. (O’Connell) Smith, raised on a small farm in Jackson County. Served in the US Navy, for three years on the US Atlantic Fleet. Herb was active in Boy Scouts, served as a counselor, personal fitness and first aid. He worked for Bendix for 36 years in the position of management. Retired from Allied Signal. Herb belonged to First Presbyterian Church for 36 years, servicing as Trustee and Elder. He raised two sons Paul and Michael Smith. Herb is survived by his wife of 70 years, Twila Cook; son Paul Smith; grandchildren Eliesha Smith, Neill Smith, Ariel Smith; great grandson Matthew Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Susie Smith; son, Michael Smith; daughter in law, Jane Miles Smith. A graveside service with honors will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 2pm at Blue Springs Cemetery.

David Leroy Ried, 71, formerly of Blue Springs, MO, died on December 2, 2021, after a battle with vascular dementia induced by multiple strokes. He was born in Maryville, MO, to Luke and Mary (Price) Ried on March 17, 1950. Dad attended St. John LaLande Catholic School as a child followed by Blue Springs High School, graduating in 1968. An agnostic Catholic, he said the nuns were the ones who kept him in line - probably the truth as he was the third of four children. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after high school as his draft number was 33. He served three years from 1969-72 in Germany and Korea during the Vietnam War. He claimed he signed up to do construction survey work, apparently his recruiter misunderstood and put him in artillery surveying. This annoyed him greatly and was pointed out to everyone who watched his photo slides from his service years. After being honorably discharged from the military, Dad went to work for Allis-Chalmers/AGCO of Independence, MO building Gleaner combine machines. In 1973, he eloped and married his first wife, Vicki Edwards. In 1978, they had one child, Kimberlee. Their marriage later ended in divorce. In 1996, he married his second wife, Sharon Jones; it also ended in divorce. He retired after nearly 30-years at AGCO and spent his retirement years occupying a seat at American Legion Post 499 where he earned the moniker “Keno Dave.” Per his desire, he allocated his time toward playing keno, consuming bourbon, and indulging in his love of smoking. He was an avid Chiefs and Royals fan, enjoyed most fried, salty or sweet foods, and a lover of dogs. David is survived by his daughter Kimberlee Ried, son-inlaw Erik Bergrud and grandson Luke Bergrud, all of Kansas City, MO. He is also survived by his brother Raye (Yvonne) Ried of Grain Valley, MO; sister Jan Evans of Omaha, NE; four nieces and two nephews; two ex-wives and probably a few former girlfriends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Kaye Ried; brother-in-law Steve Evans; and oldest nephew Ryan Ried. Per Dad’s request, no services will take place. Special thanks to the staff at Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation and Care Center and Amedisys Hospice who were great with Dad. Cremation services by Heartland Cremation. Memorials may be sent to Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter at: www.parkvilleshelter.com

Charles “Chuck” Bernard Boughner of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away on November 30, 2021 after a heroic battle against brain cancer. He was known as “Bernie” to his Michigan family.…

GRAIN VALLEY – Bonnie Kinzie Monheiser passed away on November 27, 2021 in Independence, Missouri at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Monheiser…

Arlene (Clark) Pelsor, 87, passed away November 24, 2021. No services are planned at this time.

BLUE SPRINGS - Tammy S. Daniel, 59, of Blue Springs, MO was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 26, 2021.

INDEPENDENCE - Marie Jaenette (Gipson) Greene, 73, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021. She was born on December 2, 1947 in Independence, MO to Aubrey and Letha Gipson. Jaenette attended school in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman high school in 1965 then attended some college. On July 2, 1967 she married fellow class mate George Robert (Bob) Greene. Jaenette spent several years with Bob in the Army until 1968, when he was discharged. She had a son, Loyd Edwin Gipson Greene whom she was very proud of. He passed away in 1996. She then worked a few jobs before taking on the role as Manager of Hills Flower Shop in Independence where she worked alongside of her mother. After that Jaenette spent nearly 22 years at WalMart on 39th st before having heart problems which forced her to retire. Jaenette and Bob had one great love and that was their 56 Chevy that she bought as a second car. Later it was restored and recently modernized for comfort and for the ease of driving. They traveled to many out of town events with the car and family. She also spent several years working with the Toys for Tots program doing childrens events in which her and Bob would try to totally fill up the Chevy with toys. She will be missed by all friends and customers she’s met over the years. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and her son Loyd. Jaenette is survived by her beloved husband Bob and many cousins and other relatives. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 6th from 6-8pm at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, Missouri. Jaenette’s funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 7th at 11am at the chapel as well. Burial to follow at Mount Washington Cemetery in Independence, Missouri. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Toys for Tots in memory of Jaenette.