Donald Eugene McDonald
Feb 14, 2026
Donald Eugene McDonald passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of February 14, 2026. Donald, the oldest child of Berry Eugene McDonald and Dessie Mae (Chunn) McDonald, was born November 15, 1945. When he was a year old, the family moved from Kansas City to a farm near Camden, MO.
Donald attended elementary school in Camden and graduated...
Alan W. Donovan Sr.
Feb 13, 2026
Alan Wendell Donovan Sr., aged 86, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Conway, South Carolina. Son of Eldon C. Donovan, and Carolyn J. Donovan, he was born June 21, 1939, in Gardner Kansas.
When Alan was 5 years old the family moved to Kansas City Missouri. He graduated from Paseo High School in 1957. Joining the Navy shortly thereafter, he...
Shirley Jean Henderson
Feb 13, 2026
Shirley Jean Luetkenhoelter Henderson
Shirley Jean Henderson, 77, died at the home of her son, Travis Henderson in Brandenburg, Kentucky on Friday, February 13, 2026 due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 21, 1948 to Medora Ward and Walter Luetkenhoelter.
Shirley had over 30 years of service with Hallmark Cards, Inc., retiring in 2005....
Danny Lewis Owen
Feb 13, 2026
Danny Lewis Owen, born July 31, 1934, in Princeton, Missouri passed away peacefully February 13, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, service and community.
Danny grew up on a farm near Princeton, Missouri where he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a lifeguard at the community pool. After graduation from Ravanna high school in 1952, he spent two adventurous...
Loretta M. Yates
Feb 12, 2026
Loretta M. Yates, a cherished mother, and beloved member of the community, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on November 27, 1940, Loretta lived a life rich in love, commitment, and service, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
For nearly 40 years, Loretta served as a judge on the election board, demonstrating...
Frederick Maurice Hubbard
Feb 11, 2026
Our beloved son and brother, Frederick Maurice Hubbard, 47, affectionately known as “Rece,” of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 11, 2026.
Maurice was born on August 22, 1978, and was the youngest of three siblings. He graduated from the Metropolitan Advanced Technical High School and completed career training through the Job Corps program at two locations: Salt Lake City,...
Michael T. Drowns
Feb 11, 2026
Michael Terry Drowns from Kansas City, Missouri passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 85.
Michael was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Linda Drowns. He is survived by his 3 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, including Holly (Drowns) Ridge (husband Jerry; children Jerry III, Hayden, and Hailey), Michelle (Drowns) Allmon (husband Adam; sons Zane...
Gloria Anne Gossett
Feb 8, 2026
Gloria Anne Gossett, age 87, passed on at Valley Manor Center in Excelsior Springs Missouri following a short illness.
Gloria was the third of four children and first daughter born on March 13, 1938, in Kansas City Missouri. Her parents were Bernice (Davidson) Puls and Fred Puls. Her early years were spent in Kansas City before her family moved to Liberty...
Patricia Ann Stoy
Feb 7, 2026
Patricia Ann Thompson Stoy, 94, born September 28, 1931 in Washington DC, died peacefully of natural causes February 7, 2026 at her home in Kansas City, Missouri, with her daughter Debi at her side.
Pat married Dutton (Dut) Gordon Stoy in 1954, became a military wife and then an amazing mom to four girls. She orchestrated at least ten moves and...
Marjorie Sue Miller
Feb 6, 2026
Marjorie “Sue” Miller, 88, of Appleton City, Missouri passed away February 6, 2026. She was born February 18, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri, the youngest of eight, to Ralph and Mildred Potter.
Sue attended Southeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri and worked as a supervisor in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals and retired as office manager at the family business in 2011.
Sue...
Jo Anna Moore
Feb 5, 2026
Jo Anna Moore, 77, of Kansas City, MO, passed peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by all the love she spent a lifetime giving so freely to others
Jo Anna was born on July 28, 1948, to Joseph and Leila Snider of Braymer, MO
Jo Anna was a woman with a deep and steady faith. Her love for God guided the way...
Carey H. Weinel Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
Carey H. Weinel, Jr., 75, of Lees Summit, Missouri, passed away February 5, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO to the late Carey and Kathleen Weinel, Sr. A devoted husband, father, papa, great-papa, brother and uncle. Carey lived a life defined by hard work, laughter, and love for those around him.
Carey grew...
Steve R. Hook
Feb 5, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Ray Hook, a beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away February 5, 2026.
Born on May 25, 1957 in Kansas City, Steve was the only child of Ray Crews Hook and Janet “Kay” (Hurst). He was raised in Liberty by his mother Kay and grandmother, Eleanor Hurst.
Steve’s career as a Liberty Missouri Fire Fighter spanned more than two decades....
Shirley Dene Van Deusen
Feb 3, 2026
Shirley Dene Van Deusen, daughter of Wilber Cecil Davis and Mary Delta Davis, was born on June 13, 1928, and passed away on February 3, 2026.
On October 8, 1948, she married Kenneth LaVaughn Van Deusen, a Church of Christ minister. Together they shared a life rooted in faith, service, and devotion to family. Shirley’s faith and beliefs were central to...
Sonny Rue
Feb 3, 2026
Sonny Rue, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on February 3, 2026, at St. Luke’s East Hospital following a short illness. He was born on March 10, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Oris and Edna (Odell) Rue, the youngest of three children. A lifelong resident of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Sonny worked for Hansen Dental Lab in Mission, Kansas,...
Sandra K. Morey
Feb 2, 2026
Sandra K. Morey, age 84, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 2, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 15, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, Sandra was the daughter of E.G. and Gladys McEntire. She was also a beloved sister to John McEntire and his wife, Loretta.
Sandra was the devoted wife of the...
Geraldine Bailey
Feb 2, 2026
Geraldine June Bailey Age 92
Geraldine (Jerry) June Bailey, 92, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026,
Born on September 6, 1933, in Nashville Tennessee, to the late Thurman Edens and Gladys
Sue Street, Jerry was an only child and spent most of her life in Kansas City.
Jerry enjoyed her career with the IRS and sold Avon for many...
Frank D. Brown
Feb 2, 2026
Frank D. Brown, 69, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away at home on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Raymond D. and Twila (Hillsman) Brown on August 31, 1956.
He is survived by his wife Michelle, of 51 years sons Frank (Jessica) Jr., Raymond (Kasey), and Michael Brown, 5 grandchildren: Lauren, Alexander, Brayden,...
Clark Lynn Hulbert
Feb 2, 2026
Clark Lynn Hulbert, 80, of Belton, Missouri, entered into rest with Jesus on February 2, 2026.
Clark took his first breath on March 14, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, where his dad was stationed in the Navy during the latter days of World War II. He was the eldest of five children born to Carroll and Inez Hulbert. His siblings are...
Norma J Baucom
Feb 2, 2026
Norma Jeanne (McMillian) Baucom, born November 30, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at home in Independence, Missouri. She was 86 years old.
A lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, Norma‘s journey began in the heart of Kansas City and remained rooted in the area she loved. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1957, where she met her...
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