Obituaries

Oct 17, 2025

Carolyn Morris, age 72, passed away October 17, 2025.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 24, 2025, at Park Lawn Funeral Home beginning at 12Noon, with visitation prior starting at 11AM. A committal service will follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Oct 15, 2025

Bonnie passed away at home surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in West Line, Missouri, to Albert and Lovel (Brown) Sampson. Her early childhood was spent on the family farm in Cass County before her father’s job at the Ford plant moved from south Kansas City to Claycomo. She started school in Cleveland,...

Oct 13, 2025

Frances Moore of Raymore, MO, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Belton Regional. Services will be 11:30 – 12:30, with visitation 11:00 – 11:30, Thursday October 16, 2025 at Rock Brook Church in Belton, MO, burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Frances was born May 4, 1932 in Decaturville, Camden County and lived in the area until 1952 before moving to...

Oct 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Steve Spencer

Steve Spencer passed peacefully on October 11th, surrounded by his loving family. In true Steve fashion, he left this world the way he lived in it: surrounded by people he loved.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Miriam, and eight incredible children: Stevie and Dusty Green, Shane and Quincy Spencer, Lance and Courtney Spencer, and Lakie...

Oct 11, 2025

Maralus Marie Banks-Hay (Doyle), 93, died peacefully on October 11, 2025. Maralus was born on October 4, 1932, in Windell, Idaho.

She met and married James C. Banks, and together they had 3 girls, Jamie Marie, Sandra Ann, and Julie Etta. She was a loving, giving, selfless mother and friend to all who knew her. She was a school bus driver...

Oct 10, 2025

Oct 10, 2025

Eddie Dean “Red Eddie” Colbert

1952 – 2025

The grooviest husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend — Eddie Dean Colbert brought laughter, light, and life to every room he entered. Known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and unforgettable dance moves, Eddie never failed to steal the show. On Friday, October 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home in...

Oct 10, 2025

Sharon Colleen Rife of Liberty, Missouri, beloved mother and aunt, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 91.

She was born on November 4, 1933, in Junction City, Kansas, to Cecil and Pearl Law Mallon. Sharon was one of five children. She began working at the young age of 18, starting her professional life as a secretary...

Oct 9, 2025

David Lee Talbot, 78, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. David was born on February 22, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Sarah Ledeen and David Talbot.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970. Following his military service, he began a long and dedicated career...

Oct 8, 2025

Beth C. Riley, 86, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2025. She was born December 1, 1938, in Mankato, Kansas to the late Vernon and Wilma Garlock.

Beth made the world better each day as a beautician and hairdresser. She worked in various shops around Kansas City. She and her husband of 57 years, Lewis, created the shop...

Oct 8, 2025

Paula Faye Pittman was born on February 26, 1957, to Geraldine and Bud Miller in Kansas City, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, and her first husband, Mike Bradford.

Paula is survived by her husband, Larry Pittman of Raytown, Missouri; her children: Michelle Hoppe and spouse Ryan Hoppe of Raymore, Jenifer Goodale of Raytown, Larry Pittman Jr....

Oct 6, 2025

Linda Diane Kipper (Cummings), age 74, passed away on October 6th, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center. Linda was born August 23rd, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri to Francis "Boots" and Edna F. Cummings (nee Hendrickson). She was their youngest child. They also had a son Edward Thomas "Tom".

Linda was a 1969 graduate of Turner High School in Kansas City, Kansas....

Oct 4, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our Beloved mother Joanne Fletcher 82. In her final moments she was surrounded by her loving family, before joining her husband of 49 years Fred Sr. Fletcher in heaven.

Joanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. Her joy was her family; her smile and...

Oct 4, 2025

Kenneth Ronald Nicely, age 81, passed away October 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1PM, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Park Lawn Funeral Home. 

Ron's life was filled with love for family, his little dogs, music, writing poetry and gardening. Growing beautiful tea roses was a specialty. 

Ron had a terrific voice beginning in high school when he auditioned and...

Oct 3, 2025

Oscar A. Turner, the beloved son of Harold A. Turner and Judy Mae Boykin, was born on February 21, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his education at Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri earning his High School Diploma in 1969. 

At a young age, he embraced Jesus as his Lord and Savior and became a member of St....

Oct 3, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Sonnenmoser passed away October 2, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1962, in Atchison, KS to Virginia May and Otto Sonnenmoser.

He was raised on the family farm in Rushville, MO where he learned the quality of hard work. He learned the ability to ignore distractions from all the trains that passed in front of their house. Right...

Oct 3, 2025

RUBY MAE SHAVER

Ruby Mae Shaver, 91, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 in Liberty, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Everett M. Shaver.

Ruby was born December 10, 1933, in King City, MO to Leslie and Thelma (Bonham) McCullough.

Ruby worked as a secretary for Consumers Cooperative Association (later Farmland Industries) in 1953 where she...

Sep 30, 2025

Ms. Linda Lee Wood passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation Center in Kansas City Missouri.  Services and the complete obituary are pending.

Sep 30, 2025

Helen Mae (Tucker) Koberowski 

May 12, 1943 – September 30, 2025

Helen Mae (Tucker) Koberowski, 82, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Helen was born on May 12, 1943, in Eldon, Missouri, to Clay and Emma (Thompson) Tucker. The youngest of ten children, she graduated from Tuscumbia High School in Tuscumbia, Missouri, where she was active in many...

Sep 30, 2025

Herbert Wayne Williams, 76, of Independence, Missouri passed away unexpectedly September 30, 2025, surrounded by family.

He was born April 18, 1949, to Edward and Lesia (Sheppard) Williams and attended Eldorado Springs High School.

Herbert was a devout Christian, loving the lord and his family most of all. His gentle and kind soul is shown through his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. He...