Jeffrey Ernest Rider
May 12, 2025
In loving memory of Jeffrey Rider.
Jeffrey Ernest Rider (71) passed away in the quiet of his home, surrounded by his family, after a year-long battle with cancer on May 12, 2025..
Jeff was born in Kansas City, KS to Ernest Vincent (“EV” or “Ernie”) Rider & Lois Rider who preceded him in death. Jeff is survived by his wife, Dianne Rider,...
Mary McFarland
May 12, 2025
Mary Ann McFarland passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2025 at the age of 75. Born in Salt Lake City, she joined the Army and met her husband while stationed in Germany before settling in Kansas City.
Known for her generosity and willingness to help, Mary will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Michael, of 54 years,...
Jessie Belle Oswald
May 9, 2025
Mrs. Jessie Belle Oswald, 86, died peacefully May 9. 2025 at Northland Rehabilitation & Healthcare. Jessie was born in Kansas City, MO June 17, 1938, to Harley and Lena Teale Livingston.
She was a 1956 graduate of Northeast High School. Wile attending High School she worked as a secretary for Zale’s Jewelry Store. After graduation she married William Ralph Oswald, Jr....
Ronald "Ronnie" Strutton
May 8, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Strutton, 75 , Kansas City died May 8, 2025 at Liberty Hospital.
Ronnie was born October 18, 1949 in Kansas City Missouri. The son of Faril and Pansy Lucille Neil Strutton. As a young man Ronnie work laying asphalt in the metro area. In 1982 he and his wife Carol opened the Brass and Glass Shoppe in Kansas...
Noreen J. James
May 8, 2025
Noreen J. James
August 30, 1936 – May 8, 2025
Lee’s Summit, Missouri – Noreen Joan James passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 8, 2025 at University Health Long-Term Care in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She is survived by her son Thomas James (Kathy) of Gladstone, Missouri; daughter Diana James of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; grandchildren Laura James of Kissimmee, Florida; Phaedra...
Donald Dennis Perry Sr.
May 6, 2025
Donald Dennis Perry, 85, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Donald served his country with honor in the United States Army and continued his dedication to public service through a 20-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was known for his steady presence, strong work...
Pastor Lindy Reed
May 6, 2025
Dr. Lindell Gordon Reed, affectionately known as "Lindy", was called home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, compassionate leadership, and profound love for his family and community.
Born on November 13, 1960, Lindy dedicated his life to serving others through his ministry. As the esteemed pastor of Grace Baptist Church in...
Monte Lynn Moore
May 5, 2025
Monte Lynn Moore, known to many as ONSTER, was a man of diverse passions and relationships, embracing the roles of devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend. As a steadfast supporter of the Chiefs and Royals, Monte exemplified a selfless nature, always ready to provide assistance
without expectation of reward. His affinity for the outdoors was showcased through his...
Ella Mae Barr-Jones
May 4, 2025
Ella Mae Barr-Jones, age 94, passed into the arms of her Savior on May 4, 2025. Ella was born on January 20, 1931, in Dixon, Missouri to Joseph Lige and Mary Elizabeth Helms. Ella married Lourence S. Barr, a handsome Navy Sailor, on July 20, 1946. They moved to Kansas City where they started their life together. Ella’s sparkling personality...
Raymond Leon Sanders
May 4, 2025
Raymond "ray" Leon Sanders, born on May 18, 1941, in Aurora, Missouri to Albert and Wilma Sanders, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri. He grew up in Gladstone, Missouri. Ray grew up in Marionville, Missouri. At the young age of 17, Ray joined the Army, dedicating twenty years of service to his country and retiring with the...
Marilyn J Burasco
May 4, 2025
Marilyn Joyce (Weld) Burasco, 86, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Marilyn was born on November 25, 1938, in Kansas City, MO. She met her husband, Bob, in high school, and they were married for 68 years. As a devoted stay-at-home mom, Marilyn had the opportunity to be actively...
William Lee Bishop II
May 3, 2025
William (Bill) L Bishop II, age 57, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 3rd, 2025. Bill was born on January 5th 1968 in Sedalia, Missouri to William Bishop Sr and Beth (Hall) Bishop. He graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1986. Bill married Yvonne Winslow in 2003.
The couple lived in Blue Springs until 2013, moving to...
Carrie Lynn (Stark) Nicholson
May 3, 2025
Carrie Lynn (Stark) Nicholson, 52, of Appleton City, MO, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025. Carrie was born on Sept 14, 1972 in Kansas City, MO to Charles Michael ‘Mike’ Stark and Pamela Ann Stark. She welcomed her treasured daughter Baleigh Kay Ann Noble with Ronald Noble in May 2000. In April 2006 she fell in love with Arthur...
Ronnie D. Morris
May 2, 2025
Mr. Ronnie D. Morris, age 70, transitioned to be with the Lord on May 2, 2025. Services will be Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 12 Noon, at New Generation Christian Center, 9601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64134.
Ronnie D. Morris was born on December 15, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Phillip and Bessie Morris. A proud graduate of...
John Lee Melton
May 1, 2025
John Lee Melton , 82 was born on July 31, 1942, in Stotesbury, West Virginia to John Joseph Melton and Virginia Melton. Both his parents and his wife, Kay Melton proceeded him in death.
John And Kay were married in 1959 and made Kansas City, Missouri their home where they raised two children, John, David Melton and Lisa K Melton.
His professional...
Mary Frieda Morris
May 1, 2025
Mary F Morris, age 92, of Grandview, MO, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center. She worked in multiple industries during her lifetime. Early on, she was a waitress, then joined the printing industry at National Bill of Sales as a typesetter, where she met and married her first husband. After they were married, she...
Sherri Rogers
May 1, 2025
Sheryl Rae (Dowell) Rogers, 66, of Raymore, MO and former longtime Lee’s Summit resident, passed peacefully on May 1, 2025, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff at Kansas City Hospice House.
Sherri was born February 22, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, the second of three children of Otha A....
Eleanor E. Clemons
Apr 30, 2025
Eleanor E. Clemons, aged 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. She was born on January 12, 1937, in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts to parents Eric John Peacock and Eleanor Peacock.
Eleanor lived most of her life in Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by a son, two daughters, twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other...
Robert "Bo" Rickert Jr.
Apr 30, 2025
Robert (Bo) Earl Rickert Jr. 7/1/1949-4/30/2025. Bo was born in Kansas City, MO. His parents, Robert and Louise Rickert had three children, Joyce (who passed away at age 26 from childhood diabetes complications), Bo and Vida Robson.
Bo grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Southeast high school. It's there where he met Paula Wineland and they welcomed a daughter,...
Evelyn Maude Richardson
Apr 29, 2025
Evelyn Maude Fagan Richardson, passed away on the morning of April 29, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1936, to parents John Truman Fagan and Cassie Mildred Fagan.
Evelyn dedicated her life to service, working as a registered nurse, and later devoting herself to the care of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Evelyn was a devoted member of The Church of...
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