Obituaries

Nov 23, 2019

Earl McLemore, 77, passed November 23, 2019. Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Saturday, December 7 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

Service Information: Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Saturday, December 7 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

Nov 23, 2019

Donald E. Downing, 88, was born October 22, 1931 in Deepwater, Missouri with his best day being November 23, 2019, as he joined his Lord and Savior and wife (Aletrice Downing) of 46 years in heaven. He leaves behind his daughter, Donita Downing; grandsons: Samuel Santee V and Christian Sears; his children: Jenny Hammer (James Hammer), Jim Schuman (Carol Schuman),...

Nov 22, 2019

Louise M. Terry, 91, passed away November 22, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Louise was born in Smyth County, Virginia, to William and Goldie (Fox) Poston, the eldest of 13 children. She was married at age 17 to Carl H. Terry, and they moved to Missouri in 1961. They were blessed with five children. Louise was a 50-year member...

Nov 19, 2019

Michelle Kay (Foltz) Classen, 72, of Kearney, MO, passed away November 19, 2019, at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm Sunday, November 24, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am Monday, November 25, at St. James Catholic...

Nov 17, 2019

Neva Maria Green, a longtime resident of Independence, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She passed away in the care of Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City Missouri, surrounded in love by her family.

Neva was born on October 28,1933 in El Dorado Springs, MO. She married the love of her...

Nov 16, 2019

Alda Vadean (Ames) Frazier, 89, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away November 16, 2019, at Benton House of Staley Hills. She was born March 16, 1930, in Green City, MO, the daughter of Chester E. and Mary (Moffitt) Ames.  Along with her parents, Vadean was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William E. "Bill" Frazier, and...

Nov 14, 2019

Virginia “Ruth” Carpenter, 84, died on November 14, 2019 at her home in Raytown, MO.  Ruth was born in Birch Tree, MO, to loving parents Ralph and Bessie Templeton. She was one of nine children. Ruth and her family moved to Springfield, MO, during her high school years. Following her high school graduation, Ruth moved to Kansas City, MO, and began...

Nov 14, 2019

Nov 14, 2019

Mary Ellen Van Dan Elzen, 90, passed Nov 14, 2019. Visitation 130PM, service 2PM, Wed, Nov 20 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park.

Service Information: Visitation 130PM, service 2PM, Wed, Nov 20 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park.

Nov 13, 2019

Renita D. Glasco, 62, passed away November 13, 2019.  Visitation will be 9:30AM, with services to follow at 10:30AM, Friday, November 22 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 9:30AM, with services to follow at 10:30AM, Friday, November 22 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in...

Nov 13, 2019

James “Jim” Lee Witt, 77, passed away November 13, 2019. Jim is survived by his wife Janice, brother John (Jan) Witt, two sons Robert (Janet) Dover and James (Deb) Dover, three grandchildren: Brittany, Ryan and Nicole Dover, four great grandchildren: Cameron, Ashton, Brayden and Arianna Dover and his faithful canine companion Nala. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Nov 13, 2019

Jacob Ryan Roberson, 28, passed away November 13, 2019. He was born April 17, 1991, in Kansas City, MO. He leaves his daughters, Faith and Olivia; his daughters' mother, Morgan Gilliland; Jacob's mother, Shelley Stevens; step-mother, Teresa Mynatt; sister, Justine Roberson; brother, Jonathan Roberson; grandmothers, Roberta Roberson and Sherri Dryer; aunt, Robin Curfman; as well as other family members and...

Nov 12, 2019

William Kyle Potter, 69, of Kearney, Mo, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Liberty, Mo. A private committal will take place at the Masonic Cemetery in Van Buren, Mo, at a later date.  Kyle is preceded in death by his parents William & Doris Potter.  He leaves behind his son William Bryan Potter; siblings Linda Reynolds (Larry), Rebecca Tourlamain...

Nov 12, 2019

Annamarie Fortner, 76, passed away November 12, 2019.  Visitation will be 10AM, services 11AM, Thursday, November 14 at Bethel Baptist Church, 2406 S. Hwy 291, Independence, MO; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 10AM, services 11AM, Thursday, November 14 at Bethel Baptist Church, 2406 S. Hwy 291, Independence, MO; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nov 11, 2019

Almer Anderson, 94, passed away November 11, 2019. Visitation will be 10AM, with services at 11AM, Tuesday, November 19 at South Restoration Branch, 8105 Raytown Rd.; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 10AM, with services at 11AM, Tuesday, November 19 at South Restoration Branch, 8105 Raytown Rd.; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Nov 11, 2019

Wallace L. Rigsby, 81, passed November 11, 2019. Services will be 2PM, Saturday, November 16 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Bible Church, 1450 NW 950th Rd., Odessa, MO 64076, or to Michael Facciani, MJF Ministries, 426 Vermont St., Waterloo, IA 50701.

Wallace enjoyed car races, boat races, riding...

Nov 10, 2019

Robert L. Perusich, 84, of John Knox Village in Lee's Summit, MO (formerly of Sedalia, MO and Leawood, KS), passed away November 10, 2019. Bob was born December 13, 1934, in Courtney, MO, to Nicholas and Georgia Lee (Brestogianis) Perusich. He was the third of four sons. Bob was united in marriage to Patricia Joann Phillips on June 1, 1956...

Nov 10, 2019

Billy Ray Carver, 67, of Independence Mo passed away on November 10, 2019 at CenterPoint Hospital. He was born on April 10,1952 to Willard and Kathryn Carver. Bill worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator. He took great pride and ownership in all that he did and was always ready to help anyone in need. He was...

Nov 10, 2019

Rev. Bobby Dean Morgans, 63, of Trenton, MO, passed away November 10, 2019, in Liberty, MO, with loved ones at his side. Visitation will begin at 1:30 pm, followed by a service celebrating Bob's life at 2:30 pm, on Saturday, November 16, at Refuge Church, 1315 Nashua Road, Liberty, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Refuge Church...

Nov 10, 2019

Patricia Mae Goff, passed away at the age 80 on November 10, 2019. She was born to Earl Reberry and Opal Cox on August 10, 1939 in Blue Summit, MO. She leaves behind 6 grieving children: Allen W. Fales and wife Bonnie of Newport, Michigan; Michael T. Fales and wife Lori of Independence, Missouri; Carla J. Gomez and husband Mark...