Obituaries

Jun 24, 2022

Richard R. “Rick” Byrd, 91, of Kearney, MO, passed away June 24, 2022 at his home with his devoted wife and family members by his side.

Rick was born January 24, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, to Stanley and Aletha (Bell) Byrd. The family moved to Kansas City, where Rick graduated from Westport High School. He later married his high...

Jun 23, 2022

James D. Redus, 80, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2022.

Jim was born March 6, 1942, in Kingsville, TX. He grew up the eldest of seven children in Kingsville and graduated from Kaufer High School in Rivera, TX. Jim later received a Bachelor's degree from Ambassador College in Pasadena, CA. At Ambassador, Jim met...

Jun 22, 2022

Beloved father and husband, William Hershall Gray passed away on June 22, 2022.

Hershall was a life-long resident of Excelsior Springs and Wood Heights, Mo. He fought a valiant fight against cancer and heart failure over the past four years. He was born in Excelsior Springs to Ellen Nadeen (Hughes) and William Cleo Gray on August 5, 1954.

Hershall is...

Jun 22, 2022

Doyle Mitchell Jenkins, 62, of Kearney, Missouri, loving husband, father and grandfather, devoted brother and son, and a friend to many, passed away at his home in Kearney surrounded by family on June 22, 2022. A gathering for friends and family will begin at 12:30 pm, with a funeral service following at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, June 29, in the...

Jun 22, 2022

Betty Ann Durbin was born on October 5, 1924, to Oren Ellis and Tressie Melvina Pope in Christian County, Missouri. In 1958 she married Arthur Durbin Jr. and together they had four children. Betty was a wonderful and loving mother who gave her all to her family. We will never fill the space she left behind. She was preceded in...

Jun 21, 2022

Samuel L. Jackson, 77, passed away June 21, 2022.  We are here today to honor the memory of Sam Jackson or Sammy as he was known to many of us. He was a Veteran of the US Army and served in the 'American war" in Vietnam. He was a husband, father, and grandfather. He retired in 2008, from his career as...

Jun 21, 2022

"You know what I mean?"

Roy Lynn Parvin, 62, passed away at his home in Kansas City on June 21st, 2022. Roy was born on December 4th, 1959 to Carl and Grace Parvin. Roy loved spending time with friends and family, particularly those at the round table. He enjoyed the History Channel, sweet treats and coffee. His favorite holiday, the...

Jun 20, 2022

Jun 20, 2022

Judith Lynn Compos, 65, passed away June 20, 2022.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, June 28 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Brooking Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, June 28 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.,...

Jun 19, 2022

Sandra Jill Emig, known as Sandy, was born in Roseville, Ohio on March 7, 1951.  Sandy excelled in music on baritone and piano. She graduated from high school as valedictorian at Valley Stream North High School in New York. Sandy attended the Ohio State University, and gained her Doctorate degree with a 4.0 grade point average.  She next came to Liberty, Missouri...

Jun 17, 2022

David Wayne Gile, 53, passed away June 17, 2022. David was preceded in death by his father Clarence Gile. Survivors include his mother Mary L. Gile; sister Larindia Hackett; sister Julie Dowdey; sister Sandra Cox; sister Judith Cole; companion Jennifer Quintana; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Thursday, June 23 at...

Jun 16, 2022

James Earl Moseley was born on November 21, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas, and peacefully passed away June 16, 2022, in Liberty, Missouri.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eula Moseley.

He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Lee Moseley in 1960. In 1972, Pastor James and Mary Lee entered full time ministry, pastoring the last...

Jun 14, 2022

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Jun 13, 2022

Thelma Marie Vinsonhaler, 95, passed away June 13, 2022 at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, Kansas.  Thelma was born September 26, 1926 in Fort Scott, Kansas.  She married Harold Ellis in 1953 and preceded her in death in April of 1968.  Thelma married Richard Vinsonhaler in December of 1972 and he preceded her in death in November of 2014.  She was...

Jun 13, 2022

Sharon Lorraine (DeLisle) Dial, 82, passed away June 13, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1939 to George DeLisle and Beulah (Rice) in Joplin, MO.

Sharon is preceded in death by husband, Joe David Dial Sr; brother, Paul DeLisle; daughter, Leota Kelland; and grandchildren, Angela Autry, Tiffany Brockman, Allison Herchenroder and Jonathan Brockman.

Survivors include sisters, Ann Durham, Kansas...

Jun 13, 2022

Gonzalo Espinoza, 83, passed away June 13, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his son, Filiberto Espinoza. He is survived by his wife, Josefina Espinoza; his sons, Sergio (Teresa) Espinoza, and Oscar (Michelle) Espinoza; his daughters, Maura Lopez, and Claudia Espinoza; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Monday, June 20...

Jun 12, 2022

Justina Marie Cleaveland, 47, passed away June 12, 2022.  Justina was born August 2, 1974 and is survived by her son, Anthony Cleaveland; two sisters: Starla Oliver and Skyla Oliver; and one brother Jerimy Cleaveland. Justina lived a full life, loved her family dearly, and enjoyed traveling and trips to the casino. Many people remember her for her humor and...

Jun 11, 2022

Geraldine Stalcup, 90, passed away June 11, 2022. Geraldine is survived by her sister Carol Reynolds; grandson Aaron Leslie; granddaughter Mikki Leslie; daughter in law Deana Leslie; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Wednesday, June 15 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn...

Jun 10, 2022

Thelma Jean Anspaugh Maupin Berger, age 90, daughter of Kenneth and Ferol (Blankenship) Anspaugh was born on April 10, 1932, in Russell County, Kansas. She passed away on June 10, 2022, at Lawson Manor and Rehab in Lawson, Missouri.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Hiram, Keith, and Bruce Anspaugh; sister Mavis Griffin; first husband Elmer Maupin;...