Lawrence Edwin Drake, Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and a dash of humor that we farewell to the one and only Lawrence Edwin Drake, Jr. – a man who lived a life as vibrant his personality. Born on September 6, 1950, in Cameron, Missouri, Larry’s journey came to an end on August 9, 2024, in Kansas City, MO, after bravely battling cancer for...
Barbara Givens
Aug 9, 2024
Barbara Ruth (Pritchard) Givens passed away August 9, 2024 at Crown Care Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonville, Mo. She was born in Neosho, Mo on November 19, 1925, She was 98 years old at the time of her death. She attended school in Noel, Mo. Her family moved to Kansas City, Mo where she married and started her family. She married...
Robert Harold Jenkins
Aug 8, 2024
Surrounded by his family, Robert H. Jenkins (Bob), age 88, died peacefully at home on August 8, 2024. He was born January 14, 1936, to Harold and Ethel Jenkins. After graduating high school in Kansas City Missouri, he went on to serve his country joining the United States Naval Reserves. He began his career with Hallmark Cards. Bob was called...
Robert C. Shively
Aug 8, 2024
Robert C. Shively (Bob), 83, died peacefully in his sleep August 8, 2024. Bob was born January 14, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri to William and Rosetta Shively. Soon after marrying Sandra M. Baker, his high school sweetheart, Bob joined the United States Army in 1958. At the end of 1959, they moved back to Kansas City, where they began...
Jack Cook
Aug 7, 2024
Jack Madison Cook passed away peacefully August 7th 2024.
He is survived by his wife Avalie, his daughter Patsey and son-in-law Mike, his son Steve and daughter-in-law Dana. He had six grand children; Andrew, Madison and her husband Shourya, Kylie, Joe and Tom. Jack was a lifelong sportsman.
He enjoyed hunting deer and turkey as well as fishing. Jack was employed as...
Doris Lee Barker
Aug 7, 2024
Doris Lee (Snook) Barker, 92, passed away on August 7, 2024.Doris was born June 23, 1932 in Springfield, MO. And grew up in Golden City, MO. After graduating high school, she moved to Kansas City in 1949. Doris worked for Hallmark Cards for 13 years until 1963. She married Bud Barker in 1959. Together, they worked at Bud's company, Barker...
Monica K. Beckstead
Aug 6, 2024
Monica K. Beckstead, age 50, passed away August 6, 2024.
She was a loving friend and mother.
Monica passed away leaving four children: Mariah Beckstead, Bryanna Waton, and sons Carl and Justin; her brother, Bruce "Buzz"; and her mothers, Sharlene and Martha.
She was preceded in death by her fathers, Mike Waton and Bruce; and her brother, Phillip Waton.
A memorial visitation will be...
Lois C. Gibson
Aug 6, 2024
Lois Crosby Gibson, age 90, passed away August 6, 2024.
Funeral services will be 11AM, Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Blue Ridge Church of Christ, 9603 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64134. Family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10AM. Interment will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery.
Condolences may be directed to the funeral home
by fax (816)523-2317, or,
by email...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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