Bates County Obituaries

 

FRANKS, Keith R. (1954 - 2009)
Kansas City Star, 8 April 2009
Keith R. Franks was born in Enid, Okla., on January 2, 1954. He passed on April 5 in Harrisonville, Mo. Keith grew up in Raytown. He graduated from Raytown South in 1970. During high school, he assisted Coach Bud Lathrup with his basketball teams. Keith married Linda Martens Hubbard in Raytown on May 15, 1986. When he married Linda, he inherited six brothers and sisters. Keith and Linda considered their nieces and nephews as their children. They had two dogs that they loved, Boomer and Boomer II. Keith worked for the Postal Service for 25 years before his health forced him to retire. He was a representative for the Postal Union. When Keith was a teenager, he became a Christian and was baptized, joining the Blue Ridge Baptist Temple. Keith was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda, on February 14, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Miller Franks; an infant brother; nephew David Moore, and his grandparents. He is survived by his father, H. R. Franks and Helen of Garden City, Mo., and Sun City, Ariz.; aunt Wanda Franks McDonald, uncle Zane Franks, both of Blue Springs; aunt Mary Ann McDaniels and Jerry of Harrisonville, Mo., and cousins Marlan and Duane McDonald. Keith is also survived by his mother-in-law, Wilma Martens, Adrian, Mo.; sisters and brothers-in-law Sharon and Larry McMullin of Blue Springs, Betty and Gary Nichol of Archie, Mo., and Diana and Don Moore of Barnett, Mo. He will be greatly missed by his nephew and nieces, Chad and Pam Nichol of Lee's Summit, Sherri Rumbo of Harrisonville, Marsha Sartain of Blue Springs, Amy and Russell Paul of Olathe, and Kathy and Chris Thomas of Jefferson City. Keith, with his sly smile and funny wit, will be missed by all who knew him. Even though Keith went at an early age, he wanted to be with Linda. We all love you Keith. Services will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel on Saturday, April 11, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, April 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Burial will follow the services at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Mo., at noon. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at the website www.dwnewcomers.com Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64133, (816) 353- 1218.

FRANKS, Linda Faye (1954 - 2008)
Kansas City Star, 16 February 2008
Linda Faye Franks, 53, Raytown, Mo., died Thursday, February 14, 2008, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo., after a very long battle of numerous illnesses. Funeral services 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, Mo. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Contributions to National Kidney Foundation or Muscular Dystrophy Association. Linda was born Dec. 25, 1954, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Henry and Wilma (Rush) Martens. Linda had worked for CFM Distributors for 29 years. Linda is survived by her husband, Keith; and her faithful companion, Boomer II, Raytown; her mother, Wilma Martens, Adrian; sisters and brothers-in- law, Sharon and Larry McMullin, Blue Springs, Mo., Betty and Gary Nichol, Archie, Mo., and Diana and Don Moore, Barnett, Mo.; four nieces, one nephew, six great-nieces and nephews, one great-great-niece, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Arr.: Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Mo. (816) 380-3268.

FRANKS, Linda Faye (1954 - 2008)
Cass County Democrat Missourian, 22 February 2008
Linda Faye Franks, Dec. 25, 1954 – Feb. 14, 2008 - Linda Faye Franks, 53, Raytown, died Feb. 14, 2008, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, after a very long battle of numerous illnesses. She had complete kidney failure at age 16. She was born Dec. 25, 1954, at Saint Luke’s Hospital
in Kansas City, the daughter of Henry and Wilma (Rush) Martens. She had worked for CFM Distributors for 29 years. She enjoyed her work. She also loved teddy bears, all sports (especially the Chiefs) and her nieces and nephews, who she considered her adopted children. Preceding her in death were her father; one nephew, David Moore; and her paternal and maternal grandparents. Surviving are her husband, Keith; and her faithful
companion, Boomer II, Raytown; her mother, Wilma Martens, Adrian; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Larry McMullin, Blue Springs, Betty and Gary Nichol, Archie, and Diana and Don Moore, Barnett; four nieces, one nephew, six great-nieces and nephews, a great-great-niece, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were Feb. 17 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, under
the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian. Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or Muscular Dystrophy Association.