Linda Marie Snow
Jan 29, 2026
Linda Marie (Afrisio) Snow, age 75, passed away peacefully in her Kansas City, Missouri, home on January 29, 2026. Born on December 5, 1950, Linda lived a life defined by boundless positivity, a servant’s heart, and an unwavering devotion to the Lord, and those she loved.
In 1971, Linda married the love of her life, Ron Snow. Together, they built a...
Deborah Williamson
Jan 28, 2026
Deborah (Debbie) Williamson (Cobb)
Debbie was born on May 23, 1951, the daughter of Clyde J Cobb and Dolly (Fortenberry) Cobb. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Brothers Clyde and Jerry, Sister Shirley and Husband Ralph M Williamson Jr. Debbie is Survived by her daughters Serita and Sheila and her son Ralph III (Tracey). Debbie was loved by many...
Lila Carlene (Bell) Wietharn
Jan 27, 2026
Lila Carlene (Bell) Wietharn, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully into her heavenly home on January 27th, 2026 at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 27, 1952 in St. Joseph, MO, the cherished daughter of Vern and Carrie Bell. Lila was the youngest of two children and was preceded in death...
Milton "Ray" Portwood
Jan 25, 2026
Milton “Ray” Portwood passed away unexpectedly at home on January 25, 2026, at the age of 76.
He was born on January 13, 1950, Ray lived a life defined by hard work, integrity, and quiet strength. A welder for over 40 years, Ray was more than a craftsman – he was an artist with metal, shaping steel and iron with skill...
Gordon Brian Hubbs
Jan 25, 2026
Gordon Brian Hubbs passed away at the age of 76 on January 25th, 2026 in his home in Liberty, Missouri surrounded by family. Gordon was born on December 23, 1949 in Marengo Illinois.
As a child he loved to sled on his toboggin in the winters, explore the outdoors, and go fishing with his brothers in the summers. He loved playing...
Jon A. Benson
Jan 24, 2026
Jon Alan Benson, 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 24, 2026, after a brief illness. He was a cherished husband, father, and grandfather whose thought-provoking questions and charismatic presence will be deeply missed.
Born November 6, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to George Edward Benson and Evalyn Coe (Grubbs) Benson, Jon’s many boyhood...
Teresa May Fricke
Jan 24, 2026
Teresa Fricke
Teresa Fricke’s faith in God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ became sight on Jan. 24, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Chapel, 1600 Rte. 291, Liberty, MO, on Thursday, Jan. 29th at 4 p.m.
Teresa, the loving daughter of Benjamin and Arlene Fricke of rural David City, NE, was...
Jerold A Ramos
Jan 23, 2026
Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather & Friend
Jerold (Jerry) Ramos Sr., a resident of Glenaire, MO, entered his heavenly home on January 23rd, 2026. He passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Glenaire, MO. His body can now rest, and his soul has found peace.
Jerry was born on June 29th, 1956, in Cicero, IL, the fourth of six children...
Beryl Gwen Wilson
Jan 23, 2026
Beryl Gwen Wilson, 90, passed away on January 23, 2026. Beryl (Niblock) Wilson was born on August 12, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri to Herbert and Majorie (Albro) Niblock. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1953.
Beryl Niblock was married to Ronald Wilson on December 11, 1954. They made their home in the Kansas City area while Ron finished his...
Barbara Irick Small
Jan 23, 2026
Barbara Irick Small
Barbara Eileen Irick was born in St. Louis, MO on August 31, 1936, to Beulah (Needham) and Harry K. Irick. She passed away at the age of 89, while surrounded by family, on January 23, 2026. While she was still a child the family moved to Fulton, MO where she was raised and she later graduated from Fulton...
Barbara Lee Heinisch
Jan 22, 2026
Barbara Lee Heinisch March 22, 1936 -- January 22, 2026. Barbara Lee Heinisch passed peacefully January 22, 2026 with family at her side in Kearney, MO.
Barbara was born in Baltimore, MD to Charles and Barbara Hund. Upon high school graduation she worked for General Electric, Delta Airlines and Standard Oil in Houston, TX.
It was in Houston where she would meet...
Brian Lee Sass
Jan 22, 2026
Brian Lee Sass, 65, of North Kansas City, MO, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 22, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.
Born on November 27, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Donald and Marilyn (Ethridge) Sass, He was a proud 1978 graduate of Basehor-Linwood High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Art in Journalism...
Kathryn Lawana Payne
Jan 22, 2026
Kathryn Lawana Payne, lovingly known as Lawana, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish her memory. She lived a life rooted in family, quiet service to others and the simple joys that brought her happiness.Lawana was preceded in death by both her parents and husband, Paul Payne. She was a beloved mother of three...
Johannah Lynne DeSchepper
Jan 21, 2026
Johannah Lynne DeSchepper, age 56, passed away January 21, 2026.
Services will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 NE Winn Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64117, with visitation beginning at 12Noon, followed by funeral services starting at 1:00PM. Committal service will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Contributions in Johnanna's honor may be directed to Wayside Waifs.
John "David" Stanfill
Jan 20, 2026
John "David" Stanfill
John David Stanfill, 51, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2026, at Liberty Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on March 29, 1974, David was the son of Bo and Patti (Bower) Stanfill. He grew up in Oklahoma and was a proud 1992 graduate of Oktaha High School. In his youth,...
Gloria Pearl Ortiz-Ramirez
Jan 20, 2026
Gloria Pearl Ortiz Ramirez was born on May 31 in Kansas City, MO. She grew up in Kansas City’s Westside Neighborhood, attending West Junior and High school. She worked at a local credit union and helped to start their woman’s softball team. She married her husband Francisco, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church in KC, where the family...
Earl DeWayne Trowbridge
Jan 19, 2026
Earl DeWayne Trowbridge, 91, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on January 19, 2026
Earl was born on August 12, 1934, in the Mountain View, Missouri farming area to Carl and Lorene Trowbridge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching sports.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years Helen Trowbridge, His parents’ Carl and Lorene Trowbridge, his brother, Howard...
Frances Nadine "Dee" Koesterer
Jan 19, 2026
Frances Nadine "Dee" Koesterer, age 69, entered eternal rest on January 19, 2026. Services will take place at St. John LaLande Catholic Parish on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, with visitation beginning at 9am, Rosary being prayed at 9:30am, followed by funeral mass beginning at 10am. Committal services will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Dee was born June 6, 1956, in...
Martha "Marty" Young
Jan 18, 2026
We lost an extraordinary mother, meemaw, sister, aunt and friend when Martha Young, 92, passed away in hospice care after a short illness on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Marty was born on October 15, 1933, in Kansas City to parents Clarence Herriman and Alma Abrams Herriman. She was the younger sister to brother Jack Herriman, who gave her the affectionate nickname ‘Moose.’...
Anne Kay Brooks
Jan 18, 2026
Anne Kay Brooks, 73, Holt MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her family January 18th 2026 at Liberty Hospital. Anne was born on September 24th 1952 in Fort Benning GA to Robert and Joyce (Ricenbaw) Parmley.
She and her family later moved to Liberty. Anne was a 1970 graduate of Liberty High School. After high school Ann worked as a bookkeeper...
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