Rochelle Virginia Crawford
Jul 11, 2025
Rochelle Virginia Crawford was born on January 5, 1934 in Lincoln, NE to Ruth Virginia and Forrest Reed. They moved to Kansas City in 1940. She attended Southwest High School where she met the love of her life Frank Crawford and graduated in 1952. She attended both University of Kansas and University of Missouri to be close to Frank, graduating...
Darryl Schofield
Jul 9, 2025
Darryl Wayne Schofield, 51, of Belton, Missouri, passed away July 9th, 2025, at KC Hospice House. Darryl was born January 9, 1974, shortly after his twin brother, Donald, to Blanch and Ozzie Schofield. He was the youngest of their 11 children.
He was a 1992 graduate of Hickman Mills High School and worked for 20 years as a diesel mechanic for...
Zephia M. Davis
Jul 8, 2025
Zephia Mae Turner Davis was born February 27, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas to Areatha Thomas, her birth mother. She was raised by her adopted parents, Samual and Mary Turner. All of her parents have preceded her in death.
She married her high school sweetheart, Porter Davis, Jr. They were married for almost thirty years. Her husband preceded her in death....
Darlene J. Kempinger
Jul 8, 2025
Darlene was born in Seattle, WA on January 18, 1944, along with her twin sister, Charlene. They were overly premature, underweight with pneumonia and Charlene didn’t survive. We were told that the doctor made the comment that Darlene would forever miss her twin sister and she did.
She moved to Kansas City, after the war and lived in Nevada, Mo from...
Beatrice Darline Cletcher Naugle
Jul 8, 2025
Beatrice Darline Cletcher Naugle, 90 years young, was a resident of John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri. She passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by family, on July 8, 2025 at Lee's Summit Medical Center.
Bee was born March 5, 1935 to Victor Mains and Anna Ruth Mains Little in St. Louis, Missouri. She grew up...
Minoru Alsup
Jul 7, 2025
Minoru 'Sam' Alsup, 58, passed away on July 7th, 2025. Minoru was born on September 13th, 1966 in Okinawa, Japan to Harold and Kiku Alsup. He graduated in 1985 and enlisted to serve his country joining the United States Marine Corps. Minoru met Kazumi while stationed in Okinawa, Japan and married her in 1991. Over 34 years together, they had...
Kristen Maria Baird
Jul 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristen Maria (Yehle) Baird, who departed this life on July 7, 2025, at the age of 45, following a courageous journey with cancer at her home in Liberty, Missouri.
Kristen was born on November 9, 1979, to Mark and Phyllis Yehle in Marceline, Missouri. From a young age, she brought...
Mavis Lou Hayes
Jul 6, 2025
Mavis Lou Hayes, 82, of Liberty, MO passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at Aspire Senior Living in Excelsior Springs, MO.
Mavis was born on May 29, 1943, in Pierce Town, Arkansas, to Hershal Harley and Goldie Foster Ricketts. She was an Officer for the Clay County Juvenile Division, where she served as the manager of the Clay County Boys...
William Glen Lawrence
Jul 2, 2025
William Glen Lawrence
August 25, 1949 – July 2, 2025
William “Bill” Glen Lawrence, 75, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025.
Born on August 25, 1949, and raised in Kansas City, Bill graduated from Center High School in 1967 and went on to serve in the Marine Reserves. He spent much of his career as a...
Anita "Anna" Gatewood
Jun 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Anita Gatewood
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Anita Gatewood, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who was born on April 13, 1934, and departed this life peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 91.
Anita was a woman of strength and grace. Known for her warm heart and unwavering devotion to...
Bryan David Tanis
Jun 27, 2025
Bryan David Tanis, 54, Liberty, MO died unexpectedly June 27, 2025 at Liberty Hospital.
He was born on September 11, 1970, in Frankfurt, Germany, while his father was stationed at Rhein-Main Air Force Base. Bryan was later adopted by Ira and Jacquline (Davis) Tanis.
Growing up in Midlothian, Illinois, Bryan shared many fun and memorable adventures with his best friend, Mark Zamiar,...
Matthew "Matt" Brown
Jun 27, 2025
Matthew “Matt” Brown, age 21, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after an automobile accident in Sugar Creek, MO on Friday, June 27th, 2025. Also injured in the accident was the love of his life, Hannah Dahlberg who is recovering at home. Matthew was born March 16,...
Mary J. Galetti
Jun 27, 2025
Mary J. (Hutson) Galetti, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 27, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to all who were fortunate to know her.
Born Mary J. Hutson to Ross and Cora Hutson, she was the cherished sister of three brothers — Bob, Richard, and David. She married the...
Kenneth E. Dryer
Jun 27, 2025
Kenneth Edward Dryer (91) of Kansas City, MO went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday June 27th, 2025. “Kenny” as he was known to friends and family, was born August 15th, 1933 in Bolivar MO. He was the fifth of nine children to Wilbur Clyde and Florence Elizabeth Dryer. At the age of 18 he married Edna...
Ronald Lee Smith
Jun 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on June 26, 2025. Ron was born on October 22, 1957. He was a cherished son of Herbert and Norma Smith.
Ron's life was marked by a profound love for family, friends, and the farm. He...
Billi Jan Johnson
Jun 25, 2025
Billi Jan Johnson, age 62, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday June 25, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1962 in Lamar, Colorado to Bill and Donna Killion. She graduated from Ulysses High School in Ulysses, Kansas and went on to earn a Bachelors in Science degree. Billi met Tom, the love...
Gregory Scott Carnes
Jun 24, 2025
Gregory Scott Carnes
March 30, 1957 – June 24, 2025
Gregory Scott Carnes passed away peacefully from ALS on June 24, 2025, in his home, surrounded by the people who loved him most. Born on March 30, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, Greg lived a life full of joy, music, and unconditional love.
He was the proud father of two daughters, Reagan Stafford...
John "Johnny" D. Eanes
Jun 23, 2025
John "Johnny" David Eanes, 70, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday June 23, 2025.
Born on August 10, 1954, in Martinsville, Virginia, John was the son of the late John Morton Eanes and Christine Young Eanes. He was also preceded in death by his beloved brothers, Donald Lee Eanes and Michael Ray Eanes.
John is lovingly remembered by his nieces,...
Joan A. Gilchrist
Jun 19, 2025
Joan A. Gilchrist (or Diamond Lil as her husband used to call her) passed away at the age of 81 in the company of her children and grandchildren on the morning of Thursday June 19th. Joan was born on June 24, 1943, in Kansas City, MO to Samuel Edna and Mary Petullo. She married Owen L. Gilchrist on April 24,...
Bobby Lee Wilkerson
Jun 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bobby Lee Wilkerson
Bobby Lee Wilkerson, a hardworking man who loved his family, his Missouri roots, and a good place to eat, passed away surrounded by his family on June 18, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on December 15, 1940, in Climax Springs, Missouri, Bobby moved to Kansas City in 1959. He spent over 31 years...
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