James Albert Jackson Graham died on October 3, 2026, at the age of 84 (obituary here). Jim was my friend of longest standing – 80 years, going back to 1946 when we began kindergarten at Bristol Grade School in Independence, Missouri.
Tributes
Diana’s Jukebox
Diana Sue (Sullivan) Brewer, 83, died on July 4, 2025, just 49 days after the passing of her beloved husband of 53 years, Continue reading
Tribute to Larry Brewer (1941-2025)
Larry Charles Brewer died on May 16, 2025. He was 83. Obituary here. Continue reading
Hot Stove #276 – Stan Bushman (RIP) – Hot Stove Mensch
Hot Stove has lost one of its most loyal patrons. Stanley J. Bushman died on March 7, 2025. He was 96. Obituary here. Continue reading
Hot Stove #272 – Joe Serviss (RIP) – Political Stories
James R. (“Joe”) Serviss died on December 26, 2024 (obituary here). There will be a Celebration of Life next week on Tuesday, January 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Twin City Tavern (State Line and Westport Road). Continue reading
A Personal Remembrance of Two Dynamic Duos – Doc Worley and Mike Russell/Ken Hill and Wayne Tenenbaum
Willam H. “Doc” Worley died last Saturday (12/7/24) at the age of 82. His funeral is tomorrow morning (details and obituary here). Continue reading
Bill Lochman (RIP) – A Personal Remembrance
On May 5, Bill Lochman died at the age of 82. We were friends for almost 70 years (obit here). A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, June 8, at the American Legion in Independence (16701 E. US Hwy 40). Continue reading
Tributes to Roz Webb and Pat Hininger
Excerpt from Hot Stove #243 (1/23/24).
Lonnie’s Jukebox – Roz and Pat Edition: This edition is dedicated to Rosalind (Roz) Webb and Pat Hininger, two sisters who played major roles in my life. Continue reading
Hot Stove #218 – Jim Fitzpatrick (RIP) – Politics and Conversations
On February 9, Kansas City lost one of its top cheerleaders. Jim Fitzpatrick died after suffering heart failure while playing golf on vacation in Florida. He was only 76. Way too soon. Continue reading
Hot Stove #207 – Raconteur Hall of Fame (Part Two) – W. H. “Bert” Bates
[I’m pausing postseason baseball talk to honor two of Kansas City’s finest. More baseball talk soon – Astros and Phillies in the World Series.]
Last Thursday, October 20, 2022, two of Kansas City’s greatest storytellers died. Paul Vardeman at age 92. Bert Bates at age 96. In the last Hot Stove, I covered Paul Vardeman. Today, Bert Bates. Continue reading