Obituaries

Irene D. Couch

Irene D. Couch

Feb 6, 2021

Irene Davis Couch, 97, of Liberty, MO, passed away February 6, 2021.

Irene was born November 14, 1923, in Camden Point, MO to Joy S. and Desda Hull Davis. Along with her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Davis Yates. Irene received her BS in Home Economics from the University of Missouri and later did graduate...

Garnett B. Wilson

Garnett B. Wilson

Feb 6, 2021

Garnett B. Hancock Wilson was born in Lexington, Missouri to William Austin, and Allie (Freeman) Hancock. When Garnett was 3 ½ years of age, her biological mother died. She was raised in a loving Christian home by her father, step-mother and grandmother.

In 1936, she graduated from Douglas High School in Lexington, Missouri. She attended Western University Junior College in...

William Craig Williams

William Craig Williams

Feb 6, 2021

William Craig Williams, 66, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away February 6, 2021 at his sister's home in Liberty, MO with family at his side.

Craig was born November 10, 1954, in Independence, MO. He was a graduate of Winnetonka High School and later served in the US Army in Germany, receiving honorable discharge on December 14, 1977. He retired...

Jeanne M. Couch

Jeanne M. Couch

Feb 6, 2021

Jeanne Marie (Jacobson) Couch, 57, of the Kansas City Northland, was called home by her Lord on February 6, 2021 at St. Luke's Plaza Hospital.

Jeanne was born September 13, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, the youngest of three children of Harold Clifford and Lola Mae (Knipp) Jacobson. Jeanne was a 1981 graduate of Raytown High School. She was united...

Zachary M. Whittaker

Zachary M. Whittaker

Feb 6, 2021

Zachary Mitchell Whittaker, 28, of Liberty, MO, passed away February 6, 2021.

Zach was born November 1, 1992, in Sleepy Hollow, NY, the second of three children of Gregg and Annette (Stevens) Whittaker. Zach and his sisters Katie and Hannah were great friends in all things.

The family moved to Liberty in 1999. Zach was a graduate of Liberty High...

Jerlene  Bate

Jerlene Bate

Feb 5, 2021

Proverbs 31 speaks of a virtuous woman. That was the portrait of Jeri. Jerlene was born March 31, 1947 to Cortez Boykin and Mary Field in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was one of three children.

She was united in marriage to Stephen Bate in 1987, later choosing to renew their vows on Valentine’s Day. Although having no children of their own...

Charles R. Quick

Charles R. Quick

Feb 3, 2021

Charles R. Quick, 67, passed away February 3, 2021.  Memorial services will be 10AM, Friday, February 12 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

Service Information: Memorial services will be 10AM, Friday, February 12 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

David E. Holmes

David E. Holmes

Feb 3, 2021

David Eugene Holmes, 45, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away February 3, 2021, at his home.

David was born March 1, 1975, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the eldest of two sons of Russell W. and Debra A. (Metcalf) Holmes. He graduated in 1994 from Judson High School in Converse, Texas, where he played football and ran track.

Following graduation, David owned...

Lucretia Ann Norris

Lucretia Ann Norris

Feb 1, 2021

Lucretia Ann Norris, 88, passed away February 1, 2021.  Graveside services will be 2PM, Saturday, February 6 at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO.

Service Information: Graveside services will be 2PM, Saturday, February 6 at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO.

Samuel Lee Coen

Samuel Lee Coen

Feb 1, 2021

Samuel Lee Coen, 91, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away February 1, 2021, at his home.

Sam was born July 14, 1929, in a corn field near Reading, KS, the son of James E. Coen and Mae Alice (Johns) Coen. He served his country aboard the USS Antietam at the conclusion of WWII, receiving honorable discharge as a Corporal in 1949.

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Jimmie J. Williams

Jimmie J. Williams

Feb 1, 2021

Jimmie J. Williams, 86, passed away February 1, 2021.  Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Monday, February 8 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Monday, February 8 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Alleen F. Franck

Alleen F. Franck

Jan 31, 2021

Alleen Florence Long Franck, 92, passed away January 31, 2021.

Alleen was born February 12, 1928, in Drexel, MO. to McKinley and Florence Campbell Long. After graduating from Drexel High School she attended Ottawa University where she majored in Music Education. Alleen married Rev. George E. Franck on August 31, 1947 at First Baptist Church of Drexel.

Alleen's music education...

Gary Lee Davis

Gary Lee Davis

Jan 31, 2021

Gary Lee Davis, 77, of Smithville, MO, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2021, with family at his side.

Gary was born October 12, 1943, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Park Hill High School in 1961, where he excelled and lettered in football, basketball, track and baseball. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Anne "Dottie"...

Marvin  Thompson

Marvin Thompson

Jan 31, 2021

We celebrate the life of Marvin Thompson, faithful and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who departed this life on January 31, 2021.

Marvin was born November 4, 1924 on a farm near California, Missouri to Archie and Katie Thompson. He married Rose Garnett on January 10, 1948 in Warrensburg, MO. While he attended university, Rose taught elementary school...

Teofila “Fay” Buzick

Teofila “Fay” Buzick

Jan 31, 2021

Teofila “Fay” Buzick passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021 at 83 years young. God received an angel that day. Fay was a devout Catholic and attended Mass every day. She loved to cook, sew, go to garage sales and play bingo. She loved being with family if just for dinner, or an event with one of her children or...

Bert G. Hays

Bert G. Hays

Jan 30, 2021

Bert G. Hays, 94, of Fountain Hills, Arizona and formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. Bert was born January 6, 1927 in Agency, Missouri. He served in the US Army in WWII in Europe. Afterwards, he started his own television repair business before joining the Federal Aviation Administration as a computer technician. Bert was a...

Drew M. Hedrick

Drew M. Hedrick

Jan 30, 2021

Drew Marcusen Hedrick, 18, a lifelong resident of Liberty, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2021, at Liberty Hospital.

Drew was born December 27, 2002, in Liberty, MO, the youngest of three children of Bridget Kathleen (O'Brien) Hedrick and Mark Andrew Hedrick. He grew up in Liberty, attending Lewis and Clark Elementary and Heritage Middle School. He was a 2021...

M. Joann Gibson

M. Joann Gibson

Jan 29, 2021

M. Joann Gibson, 82, passed away January 29, 2021.  Joann was preceded in death by her parents Adolph and Evelyn Hulen, her husband Jerry and son Thomas.  Survivors include her daughter Deborah Borgmeyer, son Kevin Gibson, son Keith Gibson and five grandchildren.

Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Thursday, February 4 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; entombment in Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Marietta K. Ostrander

Marietta K. Ostrander

Jan 29, 2021

Marietta Kay (Fulton) Ostrander, 86, of Smithville, MO, passed away January 29, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House with loved ones at her side.

Kay was born October 13, 1934, in Gallatin, MO, one of seven children of Carl and Nora Marie (Hacker) Fulton. She was a retired bus driver for the Park Hill School District and member of New Hope...

Karen Kay Douglas

Karen Kay Douglas

Jan 28, 2021

Karen Kay Douglas, 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away on January 28, 2021 after a 7 year battle with lung cancer. Visitation will be from 12 - 1 pm on Wednesday, February 3 at Park Lawn Funeral Home on 83rd and Hillcrest in Kansas City. A funeral service will follow at 1 pm. A private graveside and burial will...