Obituaries

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...

Rosmond Tyler

Rosmond Tyler

Jul 17, 2024

Rosmond “Rose” Tyler was born on June 23,1942, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was one of six children born to the union of Henry & Ollie Mae (Sanders) Williams who both preceded her in death. She was a testament of strength and endurance, was a survivor of many alignments throughout her life and was called to glory on Wednesday, July...

Anthony "Tony" M. Herron

Anthony "Tony" M. Herron

Jul 16, 2024

 

  Anthony “Tony” Herron, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully at age 86 on July 16th, 2024. Tony was born to Mary Margaret “Margo” and Jack D Herron on August 20th, 1937 in Kansas City, MO and lived an amazing and cherished life. 

Tony graduated from De La Salle Military Academy in 1955, and from there he held several different...

Annabelle Meyer

Annabelle Meyer

Jul 15, 2024

Annabelle Meyer, 94 years of age of Raytown MO, passed from this life to her heavenly home on July 15, 2024 at The Village at Mission in Prairie Village, KS. 

She was born March 28, 1930 in Kansas City to Alfred J Sullivan and Nettie (Slape) Sullivan. Annabelle was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred N Meyer, brother Clyde...

Aaron Taylor Brockman

Aaron Taylor Brockman

Jul 14, 2024

Aaron Taylor Brockman, 44, died unexpectedly on July 14, 2024. Aaron was born on October 24, 1979, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Robert Brockman and Judy Bush Brockman. He graduated from Central Missouri University in May 2005 with a Bachelor’s in Earth Science. Aaron started his own company after working in the oil and gas industry for a brief time.

He...

Arturo D Palomo

Arturo D Palomo

Jul 9, 2024

Arturo D. Palomo, 76, died July 9, 2024 at the John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.  A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00pm  August 17, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 North MO 291 Highway, Liberty, MO 64068. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00pm prior to service.  Interment will be immediately following the Celebration of Life. 

Thelma Jean Dailey

Thelma Jean Dailey

Jul 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, at the age of 95, Thelma Jean (Brown) Dailey went home to be with her Savior. She was the wife of the Rev. Parker Stokes Dailey for almost 74 years, mother of three and grandmother of five, all of whom loved and admired her and will miss her dearly until we are reunited in Heaven.

Jean was born on December 15,...

Steven Gerard Sanneman

Steven Gerard Sanneman

Jul 7, 2024

In loving memory of Steven Gerard Sanneman, a dedicated civil servant, beloved husband, father, son, brother and hero. Steve passed away on July 7, 2024, in Smithville, Missouri, after a five week battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer. His diagnosis was determined to be a cause as a result of his profession and recognized as a line of duty death. He...

Clarence Raymond Royster Sr.

Clarence Raymond Royster Sr.

Jul 6, 2024

Clarence Raymond Royster Sr., age 81, passed into his Father's arms July 6, 2024.  

Funeral service will be 2PM, Friday, July 12, 2024, at Park Lawn Chapel, with visitation beginning one hour prior to services.  Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. 

He was born February 12 1943, to Clarence Fay Royster and Lucy Edith Royster. After graduating from Northeast high...

Gary Lee Bayle

Gary Lee Bayle

Jul 5, 2024

Gary Lee Bayle, a hardworking and dedicated family man, passed away on July 5, 2024, at his home in Liberty, Missouri. He was born on August 14, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Orville and Marguerite Bayle. Gary was a loving husband to Janet and a devoted family man.

 Gary's journey through life was nothing short of achievements. He graduated from...

Carl Stanley Shearer

Carl Stanley Shearer

Jul 5, 2024

Carl Stanley Shearer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on July 5, 2024, in North Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on February 5, 1925, in Hurdland, Missouri, to his loving parents Oscar and Lydia (Davis) Shearer.

 Stanley led a fulfilling and diverse career throughout his life. He was a crop and cattle farmer before branching out...

Barbara Colleen Witt

Barbara Colleen Witt

Jul 5, 2024

Barbara Witt of Kansas City, MO Barbara (Colleen) Witt passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Colleen was born on October 29, 1938, in Monett, Missouri. She married William Witt on October 5, 1957. Colleen became the proud mother of their four children: Gail (Jeffrey), Michael (Grace), Dennis (Pamela), David (Debbie). They then traveled the world together...

Donna Elaine Root

Donna Elaine Root

Jul 4, 2024

Amidst the celebration of our Nation’s Independence Day, the world lost a beacon of grace and creativity as Donna Elaine Root passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at her home in Liberty, Missouri. Born on July 25, 1935, in the heart of Liberty, she graced this world with her presence for 88 years before departing on July 4, 2024.

Donna's life was...