Obituaries

William "Bill" Allen Bernhardy

William "Bill" Allen Bernhardy

Mar 29, 2023

 

Bill Bernhardy, 73, of Independence, Missouri, rode off into the sunset on March 29, 2023, to meet again the love of his life. Bill retired from Colgate Palmolive in 2006. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn, in 2002. He is survived by his children, Jason Bernhardy and William Bernhardy of Independence, MO; grandchildren, Isaac, Edward, Michaelia,...

Roberta Mae Mills

Roberta Mae Mills

Mar 29, 2023

 

 

        Roberta Mae Mills, 89, of Kansas City North, passed away March 29, 2023. Roberta was born January 16, 1934, in Kansas City, MO. She retired from the U.S. Census Bureau on May 2, 1997, after 17 years. Roberta attended church regularly and was very involved in the First Baptist Church of North Kansas City as a Sunday...

Jessie Jeanine Burrow

Jessie Jeanine Burrow

Mar 29, 2023

Jessie Jeanine Burrow (Jean), age 83 passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, at FoxwoodSprings Nursing Home. She was born in Sikeston, Missouri on January 28, 1940, the daughter ofArnett and Louise Burrow (nee Freeman). Jean moved with her family to St. Louis, Missouriaround 1943 and later to Kansas City, Missouri. Jean lived a quiet life amongst family andfriends.

Jean...

Nancy Ann Whitt

Nancy Ann Whitt

Mar 28, 2023

 

          Nancy Ann Whitt, 76, of the Kansas City Northland, joined her Lord and Savior in her heavenly home on March 28, 2023. She passed away at NorthCare Hospice House surrounded by loved ones.

          Nancy was born January 1, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, the only child of Ola O. and Daisy Jewel (Williams) Ware. She was united...

Maurice Preston Poindexter

Maurice Preston Poindexter

Mar 28, 2023

Maurice Preston Poindexter, 72, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on March 28, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Maurice was born November 3, 1950 to the late Eunice Coleman and Zenopher Poindexter in Kansas City, Kansas. 

He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968.  Maurice worked for United Parcel Service for many years. ...

Gayla Beth Baker

Gayla Beth Baker

Mar 27, 2023

 

Gayla Beth (Ferril) Baker, 69, of Liberty, MO, passed away March 27, 2023, at Liberty Hospital.

          Gayla was born January 16, 1954, in Excelsior Springs, MO, the middle of three daughters of Lewis James and Shirley Ann (Sharp) Ferril.  She grew up on a farm between Holt and Lathrop, and attended Lathrop High School.  Gayla retired from Kearney...

Herman Dillon

Herman Dillon

Mar 25, 2023

 

            William Herman Dillon, 83, of Lawson, MO, passed away March 25, 2023, at Grand Royale in Gladstone, MO.

          Herman was born June 26, 1939, in Kearney, MO, one of eight children of William Ira and Ethel Lenora (Colley) Dillon.  Along with his parents, Herman was preceded in death by siblings, Adrian Dillon,...

Jazzlynn "Silas" Marie Testerman

Jazzlynn "Silas" Marie Testerman

Mar 25, 2023

Jazzlynn Marie “Silas” Testerman of Kansas City, MO, born on October 7th, 1999, passed away at KU Medical Center of Kansas City, KS with family at her bedside on March 25th, 2023. She is dearly loved and missed by her family.

She is survived by her parents and bonus parents, father James Ernest Testerman, mother Brandy Lynn Johnson; bonus...

Donna Lee (Friedrichs) Kelley

Donna Lee (Friedrichs) Kelley

Mar 25, 2023

Donna Lee Kelley was born April 16, 1945 in Odell, Nebraska to Martin and Mabel (Schaeffer) Friedrichs. She lived most of her life in the Kansas City area raising her three sons. She worked for many years at KC Air and Mastectomy Center in Independence.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William Timothy “Tim” Kelley, 3 sons,...

Dale D. Williams

Dale D. Williams

Mar 25, 2023

 

              Dale Daniel Williams, 78, of Lathrop, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, at Liberty Hospital with loved ones at his side.

          Dale was born December 6, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, one of 13 children of Oscar and Martha (Kanabe) Williams. He graduated from East High School.  Dale was...

Helen Louise Showers

Helen Louise Showers

Mar 25, 2023

 

HELEN LOUISE SHOWERS

 

          Helen Louise (Hitzeman) Showers, 96, of Gladstone, MO, passed away March 25, 2023, at home with her daughter Sheri at her side.

          Helen was born December 3, 1926, in Emporia, KS, one of five children of Emil Herman and Minnie (Foerster) Hitzeman.  Along with her parents, Helen was preceded in death by three...

Wesley Morton

Wesley Morton

Mar 23, 2023

Wesley Morton, 96, passed away March 23, 2023. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. followed by funeral services at 1:00 PM at Park Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Luke's Hospice, KCMO. Wesley was born January 5, 1927 in Willard, MO, to...

Mary Jo Davidson

Mary Jo Davidson

Mar 22, 2023

 

MARY JO DAVIDSON

 

          Mary Jo (Robinett) Davidson, 71, entered her heavenly home on March 22, 2023, with Duane, her husband of over 50 years, at her side.

          Mary Jo was born July 20, 1951, in Excelsior Springs, MO, the daughter of Joseph and Fern (Cash) Robinett.  She graduated from Kearney High School in 1969.

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Clem Hollingsworth III

Clem Hollingsworth III

Mar 21, 2023

Clem Hollingsworth Ⅲ, age 81, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Hospital, on March 21, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Clem Hollingsworth Ⅳ, and both parents, Clem and Vera Hollingsworth.

Afftctionately known as “Clem Junior”, he graduated 1960 from Central High School...

Norma W. VanGordon

Norma W. VanGordon

Mar 21, 2023

Mrs. Norma W. VanGordon passed away March 21, 2023 at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton, Missouri.  Norma was born July 6, 1926 to Earnest Carl and Nellie Edna (Galloway) Westpfahl. Norma worked at Montgomery Wards for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Arnold, Earnest, Rudolph, Morgan, John Robert, Donald, Wilbur Westpfahl, Viola Nash, Nellie...

Helen Louise Laval

Helen Louise Laval

Mar 21, 2023

Helen Louise Laval, 89, passed away March 21, 2023. 

Helen came into the world in Grant City, Missouri; the 5th of 7 children born to Frances and Loren Cottrell. She and her siblings had a bucolic childhood playing, riding horses, and helping out on the family farm. Helen was an active girl who enjoyed sports. She was proud of lettering...

Jacqueline R. White

Jacqueline R. White

Mar 21, 2023

Jacqueline R. White, 89, passed away March 21, 2023.  Jacqueline was born March 25, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri to Frederick Thomas Reyling and Eda Arthelia (Sward) Reyling.  She was preceded in death by her husband Harry A. White, II.  Survivors include her children Harry, III and Annette; granddaughter Megan; and many extended family members and friends.

Memorial services...

Wesley Bankhead

Wesley Bankhead

Mar 20, 2023

Wesley Bankhead was born on July 1, 1948, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to Jessie B. Bankhead and Maggie Harris Bankhead.  After a lengthy illness, Wesley transitioned into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 20, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri.  Wesley was preceded in death by his parents...

Alfred "Pulido" Gonzales

Alfred "Pulido" Gonzales

Mar 18, 2023

 

Alfred Gonzales Sr, 90 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Northland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.   Alfred, also known as "Pulido" was born August 8th, 1932, to Trinidad and Virginia (Tamayo) Gonzales. He was married to the beloved Hope Gomez Gonzales.    He worked for Kansas City Terminal Warehouse for most of his...

Adriann Paige Murphy

Adriann Paige Murphy

Mar 18, 2023

With great sadness we share the passing of Adriann “Paige” Murphy.  Paige was very smart, young, vibrant woman, witty who showed nothing but compassion, love for all those around her.  She was someone’s daughter, niece, sister, best friend and granddaughter and many other titles.  She was family and very close to all of our hearts.  Paige was someone you could...