Obituaries

Kathy Joelene Huffman

Kathy Joelene Huffman

Nov 4, 2022

Kathy Huffman

June 3, 1958 – November 4, 2022

  Born to Billy Joe and Connie Phipps, the first of two children, and grew up in Kansas City. Kathy leaves behind her ex-husband Gary L Huffman, daughter Dawn Grewell, two grandsons, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.   Kathy enjoyed traveling, jewelry making, crafts, and giving to others in need. To honor...

John S. Cooper

John S. Cooper

Nov 1, 2022

John Samuel Cooper, 55, Kansas City, passed away November 1, 2022.

John was born June 30, 1967, in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Overland Park, KS, before moving to the Liberty area to raise his family.

John was married to Nicole Cooper, the mother of his children for 19 years. He leaves behind his beloved four children, Kaeleigh,...

Milton L. Gerstner

Milton L. Gerstner

Oct 31, 2022

Milton Leo Gerstner passed away October 31, 2022 in Independence, MO.

A Celebration of Life will be held November 19, 2022 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty, MO. Visitation begins at 2 pm and service at 3 pm, Saturday, November 19, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Easterseals Midwest.

Milton was born...

Linda C. Jenkins

Linda C. Jenkins

Oct 29, 2022

Linda C. Jenkins, 78, passed away October 29, 2022.  Linda was an only child born on August 26, 1944, to Melvin J. Clayton and Wilma M. Atkin of Kansas City, MO. She graduated in 1962 from Southeast High School in Kansas City, MO. On June 13, 1964, she married David Jenkins and had a son Jay Jenkins and daughter, Jodi.

She...

Patricia J. Mckaig

Patricia J. Mckaig

Oct 28, 2022

Patricia J. McKaig, 93, passed away October 28, 2022. Pat was raised in Paola, Kansas and later moved to Kansas City where she raised her two sons. She retired as a Vice President from the Kansas City Teachers Credit Union. She enjoyed jazz music, oil painting, reading and crossword puzzles.

Survivors include her sons, Mark G. McKaig (Ann) and Robert...

Harry R. Miser

Harry R. Miser

Oct 28, 2022

Harry Ronald Miser, known as Harry, Ron, H. Ron, Ronnie or Codger, depending on how you knew him, was born September 27, 1936 , and passed away October 28, 2022 at the age of 86.

Ron had a challenging life in his youth, moving multiple times from Colorado to Oklahoma to Arkansas and finally settling in Kansas City, MO. He...

Millie J. Fristoe

Millie J. Fristoe

Oct 27, 2022

Millie June Fristoe, 79, of Claremore, Oklahoma passed away on October 27, 2022 at 2:55pm in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Millie was born in Kansas City Mo to Mary A Long and Nathaniel Vaughn on March 14, 1943. Millie graduated from Lincoln High School in Kansas City Mo. Millie was united in marriage to James Richard Fristoe on June 30, 1962. Millie...

Clyster Y. Watkins

Clyster Y. Watkins

Oct 27, 2022

Clyster Paysinger Young Watkins, 88, of Liberty, MO and a former lifelong resident of Corinth, MS, joined her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2022 at Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, MO.

Clyster was born March 23, 1934, in Corinth, MS, the younger of two daughters of George and Florence Windham Paysinger.

Her career as a bookkeeper in the car...

Terrell  Harper

Terrell Harper

Oct 26, 2022

Terrell Harper passed away October 26, 2022.  A memorial service will be held 1PM, Saturday, November 19 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.

Service Information: Terrell Harper passed away October 26, 2022.  A memorial service will be held 1PM, Saturday, November 19 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.

William “Bill” Walter Jr. Quigley

William “Bill” Walter Jr. Quigley

Oct 26, 2022

Bill was born and raised with great memories in the small town of Albany, MO, where he attended kindergarten through graduation in 1957. Growing up, Bill was an athlete that participated in all sports. As a senior at Albany High School, Bill won the Outstanding Athletics Award. After graduation, Bill enlisted in the Missouri National Guard and then enrolled at...

Rose  Thompson

Rose Thompson

Oct 26, 2022

We celebrate the life of Rose Thompson, faithful and loving wife, mother and grandmother, who departed this life October 26, 2022.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, on Sunday, October 30, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel 1640 North State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty. Memorial contributions are suggested to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.

Rose...

R. Barbara (Grant) Mckinney

R. Barbara (Grant) Mckinney

Oct 26, 2022

R Barbara McKinney, 96 passed away Oct 26, 2022, peacefully at home.

Barbara was born in Youngstown OH August 1926, the 6th of 8 children born to Mamie Joan Keith and Dennis U Grant, Sr. At age 3, during the Great Depression, her parents moved the family to a farm in New Middletown OH.

She graduated from Springfield Township High...

Shirley A. Creech

Shirley A. Creech

Oct 25, 2022

Shirley Ann Creech, 75, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away October 25, 2022, at NorthCare Hospice House, with loved ones at her side.

Shirley was born September 27, 1947, in Richmond, MO, the daughter of Jack and Mary Winegar. She worked as a Shift Manager for KC Express Pharmacy Services before she retired.

Shirley leaves her husband, Gary Creech;...

Lillie Mae Welch

Lillie Mae Welch

Oct 25, 2022

Lillie Mae Welch, 81, passed away October 25, 2022. Visitation will be 1-2PM, with a memorial service to follow at 2PM, Saturday, November 5 at Southview Christian Church, 13604 Norby Road, Grandview, Missouri 64030.

Service Information: Visitation will be 1-2PM, with a memorial service to follow at 2PM, Saturday, November 5 at Southview Christian Church, 13604 Norby Road, Grandview, Missouri...

James E. Baker

James E. Baker

Oct 24, 2022

James Earl Baker, 78, of Liberty, MO, and formerly of Macon, MO, passed away October 24, 2022, at K. U. Medical Center.

Jim was born April 14, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the eldest of three children of Christopher Columbus Baker and Dorothy Inez (Guess) Baker.

He grew up in St. Louis, MO where he served as bat boy for...

Jeramie Stephen Mckinley

Jeramie Stephen Mckinley

Oct 21, 2022

Jeramie Stephen McKinley, 40, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away October 21, 2022.

Jeramie was born April 16, 1982, in Smithville, MO, and grew up in Liberty and the Kansas City Northland.

Jeramie leaves his beloved son, Christian (age 14); his companion, Ashley Dennison; his mom, Cindy McKinley; his dad, Stephen McKinley; sister, Tara McKinley (Michael Stark) and their...

Brandon C. Kluth

Brandon C. Kluth

Oct 21, 2022

Brandon Cordell Kluth, 25, a lifelong Liberty resident, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2022, at home.

Brandon was born November 29, 1996, in Liberty, MO, the son of Roy Allen Kluth and Melody Carrie Lynn Hillman Kluth. He attended Liberty High School and currently worked for Midway Auto Parts in Liberty.

Along with his parents, Brandon leaves his three...

Danielle N. Bergeron

Danielle N. Bergeron

Oct 21, 2022

Danielle Nicole Bergeron, 36, of Liberty, MO, passed away October 21, 2022.

Danielle was born October 12, 1986, at F. E. Warren AFB, Wyoming. She graduated from Liberty High School.

Survivors include her parents, Jacqueline and Lawrence Bergeron; sister, Mallory Bergeron; and grandmother, Christine Woodcock.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Glenridge...

Opal L. Colley

Opal L. Colley

Oct 20, 2022

Opal LaRene (Reynolds) Colley, 93, of Spring Hill, FL and formerly of Smithville, MO, passed away October 20, 2022 in Spring Hill.

LaRene was born March 4, 1929 in Bendena, KS, the daughter of Rufus Sparks Reynolds and Alma Lena Jeschke Reynolds. She was united in marriage to Wallace Earl Colley on September 11, 1948 and they were together 67...

Cliff D. Morrison

Cliff D. Morrison

Oct 20, 2022

Cliff Dean Morrison, 68, passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS, surrounded by family. Cliff was born March 27, 1954 in Kansas City, MO. He was the son of Connie Freemyer and Wiley Morrison. Cliff enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, softball, bowling, and most importantly spending time with family. He worked at Midwest Mechanical as...