Obituaries

Christie Charlene Warren

Christie Charlene Warren

Aug 5, 2024

Christie “Chris” Charlene (Fermyn) Warren, 62, of Kearney, MO, passed away unexpectedly on  August 5th, 2024 at her home.

Chris was born June 30, 1962  in Independence, MO to Emil and Allena Mae (Enloe) Fermyn.  She graduated from Van Horn High in 1980. She worked dispatch at Sugar Creek Police Department, Recorder of Deeds for Clay County and is retired from...

Vera Young

Vera Young

Aug 5, 2024

VERA LEE HANSON YOUNG

Vera died  August 5, 2024 in her apartment at the Cordillera Ranch apartment complex. A celebration of her life will be held  Monday 08-19-2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 North State Hwy 291, Liberty, MO 64068. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband Randy in the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.  In...

Richard H. Scarborough

Richard H. Scarborough

Aug 5, 2024

Richard “Rick” Harrison Scarborough, Jr., age 71, died unexpectedly on August 5th, 2024 at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by family. 

He was loved by so many. Rick was born on November, 2nd, 1952 in Independence, Missouri to Richard and Sarah Scarborough. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1970. He then went on to serve his country in the...

Kenny Crabtree

Kenny Crabtree

Aug 5, 2024

 Kenny Crabtree, an awesome husband, brother, uncle, and mentor passed away on August 5, 2024 in Kearney, Missouri. He was born on September 30, 1931, to parents Cameron and Helen (Edwards) Crabtree in Orrick, Missouri. Kenny was known for his hardworking nature and quiet resilience. Kenny's generosity knew no bounds - he was very, very generous (yes, that's twice) to...

Mary I. Morrisey

Mary I. Morrisey

Aug 4, 2024

Mary Irene Morrisey, age 61, passed away August 4, 2024, in her home. 

Visitation will be held from 5PM - 7PM, Friday, August 16, 2024, at Park Lawn Chapel. Rosary will be prayed at 6:00PM.

Mary loved Chiefs football. She was such a dedicated fan she was known to secure an Uber and attend the games solo. Chris "Stone Cold" Jones was...

Virginia Lee Moore

Virginia Lee Moore

Aug 1, 2024

Virginia Lee (Dodson) Moore (Ginny) was born on March 20, 1931 in Parson’s Kansas, daughter of Jesse and Alice Dodson. She passed from this life on August 1, 2024 with her family around her. Ginny married Earl C. Williams, Jr. on February 24, 1950 in Parsons, Kansas. They had five sons: Steve, Andy, Gary, Marty and Tim. Earl passed in...

Ronald Collins

Ronald Collins

Aug 1, 2024

Ronald Collins, age 86, passed away August 1, 2024.  

Graveside services will be 10AM, Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138.

Attendees may gather in the Gate 1 entrance parking area of the cemetery starting at 9:30am. 

Ed S. Colwell

Ed S. Colwell

Jul 31, 2024

Ed Colwell, born on October 25, 1931, in Gilman City, MO, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2024.  Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday August 17, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel (1640 N. State Hwy 291, Liberty, MO).   Visitation will be from 9-10am Saturday, August 17th prior to service.  Please join us as we take Ed on his...

Clifford Eugene Hickman

Clifford Eugene Hickman

Jul 30, 2024

Clifford Eugene Hickman passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, in North Kansas City Missouri. He was born on March 31, 1930, in Hutchison, Kansas to his loving parents Hortie and Dora (Smith) Hickman.

Clifford was proud of his service in the United States Army during the Korean War and took great satisfaction in his efforts to provide quality meals that...

Merdis Figures-Word

Merdis Figures-Word

Jul 29, 2024







Merdis Figures-Word

February 12, 1919  ~  July 29, 2024

Merdis’s extraordinary life began 105 years ago. Merdis was born to: Preston and Martha Figures on February 12, 1919, in Okmulgee, OK. She was one of twelve children born into the Figures family. She was affectionately known as “Sugar”. Very young in Merdis’s life, she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. This...

Marcia E. Barber

Marcia E. Barber

Jul 28, 2024

Marcia E. Barber, age 87, passed away July 28, 2024.

Funeral services will be 10:00AM, Friday, August 2, 2024, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.  Visitation will be held Thursday evening, at church, from 5-7pm. Private graveside services will take place at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be directed to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 615 SE Todd...

Ronald Wilson

Ronald Wilson

Jul 28, 2024

Ronald James Wilson, 90, died on July 28, 2024 . Ron was born on January 15, 1934 in Sioux City, Iowa to James and Rosella Wilson. 

He moved to Kansas City when he was in junior high school. He graduated from East High School in 1951 and was a member of ROTC. He served his country joining the United States National...

Charlene Kidd

Charlene Kidd

Jul 25, 2024

Charlene Kidd, 86, of Raymore, Missouri passed away July 25, 2024.

Charlene was born June 9, 1938 to Frank and Marie Brown in Kansas City, Missouri. 

She is survived by her son Darrell (Jane) Kidd, Sisters Joyce (Dewayne) Hammack, Bonnie (Charles) Moore, Nieces Monica Carroll, Lisa (David) Warden, Chris Sibon, Susan Besser, Nephews Mitchell Moore and Steven Hammack, Granddaughter Alice (David) Morgan,...

Elizabeth Colleen Hartung

Elizabeth Colleen Hartung

Jul 23, 2024

Elizabeth Colleen Hartung, age 90, passed away on July 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. Born on February 23, 1934, in Lebanon, Missouri, she was a beacon of warmth and love throughout her life.

Affectionately known as Granny, Betty dedicated herself to caring for others, cherishing her family above all. Her life was a testament to love and compassion, leaving a...

Charles Leslie Harvey

Charles Leslie Harvey

Jul 22, 2024

Charles “Chuck” L. Harvey, 85, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO surrounded by his children.

Chuck was born February 12, 1939 to Leslie and Mildred Thorington Harvey in Romeo,Michigan. As a young man Chuck sold ice to local families for their Icebox before the development of refrigeration. He later worked...

Joyce Dianne Fuller

Joyce Dianne Fuller

Jul 21, 2024

Joyce Dianne Fuller, a woman of many talents and passions, bid farewell to this world at the age of 77. Born on January 16, 1947, to her parents Everett and Beulah Robinson, Dianne's journey came to an end on July 21, 2024, in Liberty, Missouri.

Throughout her life, Dianne wore many different hats. From office manager to being one of the...

Ruby Louise Easley

Ruby Louise Easley

Jul 21, 2024

Ruby Easley, a beloved resident of Raytown, MO for most of her life, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 16, 1928, Ruby lived a life filled with love and devotion to God and her family.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Easley, and her two sons, Randy Easley and Ricky Easley.

She...

Geraldine M. Smith

Geraldine M. Smith

Jul 20, 2024

Geraldine M. Smith passed away July 20, 2024. 

At Geraldine's request, services are private.

Frank Montesano

Frank Montesano

Jul 19, 2024

Frank Montesano, 96, passed away July 19th, 2024. He was born August 15, 1927 to Joseph and Lena "Chiodo" Montesano. He was the seventh of nine children. 

Frank enlisted in the Army in 1945 where he was stationed in Inchon, Korea. He received an honorable discharge in 1947.  He married his childhood neighbor, Evelyn Jean Hackett in 1950, and they had...

James W Hill

James W Hill

Jul 18, 2024

James Wallace Hill was born on September 18th, 1944 in Karnack, Texas being the oldest of the five children. He is preceded in death by both parents John Hill Jr. and Henrietta Hill; one sister Vernetha Beasley. 

In 1946 he was 2 years old when the family relocated to Kansas City. As a young teenager he found the interest of cars...