Obituaries

Richard "Richie" Wayne Robinson

Richard "Richie" Wayne Robinson

Jun 15, 2023

 

          Richard Wayne “Richie” Robinson, 78, a lifelong Liberty resident, passed peacefully at home in his sleep on June 15, 2023.

          Richie was born February 1, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of George A. and Evelyn (Boggess) Robinson. He grew up in Liberty and graduated from Liberty High School in 1964.  Following graduation, Richie served in...

Joseph Wells

Joseph Wells

Jun 15, 2023

Joseph Wells was born January 28, 1956, to James Wells and Matilda Gemes Wells in Kansas City, Missouri.

Joseph was educated in the Kansas City, MO public school system during his elementary years.  He attended Immanuel Lutheran during his junior high years.  Joseph graduated from Bishop Hogan High school, Class of 1974.

Joseph worked for the Kansas City School District....

Dwaine H. Keyser

Dwaine H. Keyser

Jun 15, 2023

Dwaine H. Keyser, 84, passed away June 15, 2023.  

Dwaine was a member of Abundant Life Church.  He was a retired Union Ironworker.  He was a worldwide traveler who also loved to fish and garden.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years Geneva “Jean” Keyser; brother Larry Keyser and his wife Betsy; daughter Karen Merrigan and her husband Craig;...

Beverly C. Allen

Beverly C. Allen

Jun 14, 2023

Beverly Cliette Allen departed this earthly life at home with her family on June 14, 2023.  Beverly was born May 12, 1940 in Waycross, Georgia to Charles and Reatheta Cliette. The family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she graduated from West Philadelphia High School.  In 1959, she briefly attended Pittsburg State Teachers College to pursue a degree in education. As the story...

Dorothy Jeanne Honeck

Dorothy Jeanne Honeck

Jun 13, 2023

 

Dorothy Jeanne Honeck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on June 13, 2023. Her departure leaves behind a void in the hearts of all who knew her, but her memory will forever be cherished.

Born on November 2, 1931, outside of Van Buren, Arkansas, Dorothy was the eldest...

Dennis E. Jackson

Dennis E. Jackson

Jun 12, 2023

Dennis E. Jackson was born on April 13, 1945 to Zula Jackson-Ivory and Larson Hall in Texarkana, TX.  He was very young when he and his siblings relocated to Kansas City, MO with his mother, Zula Ivory in 1945.  

Dennis met and married Beverly Wilson and they celebrated the births and rearing of Denise Jackson-Reed, Raymond Jackson, Derrick Jackson...

Roger C. Stamper

Roger C. Stamper

Jun 11, 2023

Roger C. Stamper, 62, of Plattsburg, Missouri, passed away on June 11, 2023.  Roger is survived by his wife of 35 years, Donna Stamper; his two boys Nicholas (Shannon) and Tod (Megan); two stepdaughters Katrina Kunkle and Susie Mitchell (Scott); as well as 12 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Chastity Brelsford, mother Ellen Durham, father Ralph...

Earlene Lewis

Earlene Lewis

Jun 10, 2023

 

Clara Earlene (Harding) Lewis, 87, of Kearney, MO, entered the gates of Heaven to join the love of her life, Milfred Lee Lewis, on June 10, 2023. Milfred and Earlene were happily married 58 years. She also joins her father Elmer Earl Harding, mother Clara Elizabeth (Robinson) Harding and sister (best friend ever) Elizabeth (Betty) Rose (Harding) Howard.

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Edith Mae Foster

Edith Mae Foster

Jun 10, 2023

Edith Mae Lee (Grassley) Foster passed peacefully on June 10, 2023 at the age of 90.

She was born to Robert Clark Lee and Robbie Lee (Harbor) Lee in Georgetown, Missouri on September 23, 1932.  She was the eighth of ten children.

She grew up and attended elementary school in Cowgill, MO.  She then attended Jr High at Polo, MO...

Robin Marie Garrison

Robin Marie Garrison

Jun 10, 2023

 

           Robin Marie Garrison, 61, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away June 10, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House with her daughter at her side.

          Robin was born June 25, 1961, in Enid, Oklahoma, the youngest of three children of Lester and Moonene (Alwert) Blaser.  Her father preceded her in death. 

          Survivors include her...

David Howard Bogart

David Howard Bogart

Jun 9, 2023

David Howard Bogart, 69, passed away June 9, 2023.  Private burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Darrell Leonard Smith

Darrell Leonard Smith

Jun 9, 2023

 

Darrell Leonard Smith, 84, of the Kansas City Northland, passed peacefully at his home on June 9, 2023.

          Darrell was born January 22, 1939, in Faribault, Minnesota, the only child of Leonard Patrick and Esther Amelia (Kath) Smith.  He grew up in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem Academy there.  Darrell was united in marriage to Judy Ann Kurtz...

Bernice Larry

Bernice Larry

Jun 9, 2023

Bernice “Granny” Larry was born on July 8, 1923, to Robert Abraham and Mammie Murphy.  She fell asleep in Jesus on June 9, 2023 at 2:55 pm at home.  She was born and raised in Kiblah, Arkansas.

Bernice married Darl Larry on May 11, 1946, and they moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1951.  She had two children: Hurlene Clay...

Bobby F. Carnes

Bobby F. Carnes

Jun 9, 2023

Bobby Frank Carnes was born to the late William and Cordie Lee Carnes on December 27, 1940 in Milan, Tennessee.  He departed this life on June 9, 2023, surrounded by his daughters, grandchildren, family and loved ones.

Bobby grew up in Milan with his parents and seven siblings.  He was preceded in death by three brothers: General Carnes, James Carnes...

David E. Faust

David E. Faust

Jun 8, 2023

Lt. Col. David E. Faust, 71, passed away June 8, 2023.  Visitation will be 9AM, with services to follow at 10AM, Wednesday, June 14 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri.

Charles "Bob" Robert Francisco, Jr.

Charles "Bob" Robert Francisco, Jr.

Jun 8, 2023

Charles “Bob” Francisco, 67, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away June 8, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House with family by his side.

Bob was born October 3, 1955 in Parsons, Kansas, the youngest of three children of Charles and Florence Francisco.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dale and nephew Robert Herr.

Survivors include his wife Kelly;...

Mary Anne Rickert

Mary Anne Rickert

Jun 3, 2023

Mary Anne Rickert, 78, passed away June 3, 2023.  She is survived by her husband Robert E. Rickert, Jr., son Bobby O’Brien (Susan), bonus daughters Rendi Sheppard (Scott) and Lacey Rickert (Garry), grandchildren Max and Harry.

Graveside services will be 11AM, Tuesday, June 13 at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.

Kevin "Scooter" Lee Swenson, Jr.

Kevin "Scooter" Lee Swenson, Jr.

Jun 3, 2023

Kevin “Scooter” Lee Swenson, Jr., age 35, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Kansas City Hospice House.

Scooter was born February 7, 1988 at Humana Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas. With good humor he would later refer to being born at the Humane Society. He attended Horton High School where he would graduate and then become...

Mary "MJ" Jane Johnson

Mary "MJ" Jane Johnson

Jun 2, 2023

 

Mary Jane Johnson (“MJ”) of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at her home on Friday, June 2, 2023, after acquiring a C-Diff infection in January. She was 67 at the time of her death.

Mary was born to Delmar and Ruth Mary Johnson. She was the second girl, the fifth of six children. Known as the “fun aunt”, she...

Bonnie Lou Lafferty

Bonnie Lou Lafferty

Jun 2, 2023

Bonnie Lou (Tatom) Lafferty, 89, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service from...