Charles E. Spotts, 80, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born Thursday, January 9, 1930 in West Plains, Missouri, the son of Charles A. and Matilda A. (Soper) Spotts.
  He departed this life and stepped into eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
  Charles honorably served our country in the United States Air Force from 1947- 1949.
  On July 29, 1950, he was united in marriage to Darlene Stephens in Coffeyville, Kansas.
  Charles was a serviceman for Missouri Gas Energy starting in 1962 and retiring in 1989.
  In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s he served as the Chief of Police and Fire Chief of Claycomo, Missouri.
  Charles was a devoted family man and a man of God. He attended the Big Creek Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill.
  He was preceded in death by his wife Darlene Spotts, his son Charles Stephen Spotts and three brothers Clifford Spotts, Paul Spotts and John Spotts.
  He is survived by his two daughters Nancy (and Stephen) Rhode of Holden, Missouri and Darla (and Tony) Echeita of Pleasant Hill; one daughter-law Lisa V. Spotts of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren Jeremy, Justin, Stephanie, Jessica, and Haley; eight great grandchildren; two sisters Jewel (and Bill) Norvell and Mary (and James) Boston both of Pleasant Hill; other relatives and many friends.
  Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the funeral home.
  Pastor Todd MacLean of the Big Creek Baptist Church officiated.
  Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with the folding of the American flag by the VFW Post #3118 Honor Guard.
  Casket bearers were Tony Echeita, Jeremy Young, Justin Young, Kyle Cline, Skip Norvell, and Robert Boston. Honorary casket bearers are Stephen Rhode, Noah Young, Ayden Cline, James Boston, Bill Norvell, Tony Norvell, and Mike Beaty.
  Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
  Memorial contributions are suggested to Life Outreach International and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
  Charles and Darleen donated thousands of dollars to Life Outreach International and provided for hundreds of thousands of children across the world.
  Online condolences may be sent to the family and the video tribute may be viewed at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com
  Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley- Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-5550 StanleyDickeyFH@aol. com.

Harold Kenneth “Kenny” or “Bozo” Elms, 89, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born Sunday, September 19, 1920 in Indianola, Nebraska, the son of Harold O. and LaVaughn M. (Schoonover) Elms.
  He departed this life at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at his Pleasant Hill home.
  On December 13, 1942, Harold was united in marriage to Eileen M. Heine in Craig, Missouri. She preceded him in death on November 26, 1999.
  Harold farmed in Northern Missouri before going to work for the General Motors Corporation in Kansas City where he retired from in 1982.
  He was a member of the Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Pleasant Hill and the United Auto Workers Union.
  He had also been a member of Jackson County Sheriff’s Posse.
  He was also preceded in death by one brother Wayne Elms and one sister Evelyn Boston.
  He is survived by his son Armand K. (and Patti Randazzo) Elms of Pleasant Hill; a granddaughter Kelly; one great grandchild; one brother Lynn Elms of St. Joseph, Missouri; one sister Erma Miles of Virginia; other relatives and friends.
  Funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home.
  Pastor Bill Schroeder of the Amazing Grace Lutheran Church will officiate. A solo will be performed by Mr. Andy Moore.
  Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until service time.
  Interment will be held 9:00 A.M. Friday, July 30, 2010, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
  Casket bearers are Dale Francy, Jr., David Francy, Dean Francy, Doug Francy, David J. Francy, and Lisa Ketchum.
  The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the kind, compassionate and steadfast service that Harold’s home nurse Lisa Ketchum provided for their father in the past three years.
  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Amazing Grace Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanley-dickeyfuneralhome.com
  Arrangements were under the direction of the Stanley- Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540- 5550.