Obituaries

Feb 10, 2022

Whitney A. Smith passed away on February 10, 2022.  Whitney was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 31, 1931. He lived in the Kansas City area his whole life. On September 1, 1956, he married the love of his life, Dorothy L. (Gregory) Smith. They were married 65 years. They have three daughters, Myrna Jones (Daniel), Cheryl Anderson (August) and...

Feb 10, 2022

Gregory Alan Rollins passed away February 10, 2022. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd. Kansas City, MO; graveside service will be at 12 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022...

Feb 10, 2022

Janice Maurine Hankinson Purtee, 83, passed away on February 10, 2022, at peace and surrounded by the loving presence of her family.

On December 21, 1938, Janice and her identical twin sister Phyllis were born in Carbondale, PA. Phyllis and Jan were a Christmas surprise for their parents, Raynor Milton and Jeanne Carol (Baldwin) Hankinson.

She loved growing up with...

Feb 9, 2022

Feb 9, 2022

Wilfred Robert Bell passed away on February 9, 2022, at his home in Blue Springs, Mo. Having reached the age of 99, he was born in Pleasanton, Kansas, on July 31, 1922, to Ollie Mabelle (Stepp) Bell and William Robert Bell. Though his parents resided in Kansas City, Mo., his mother wanted his birth to occur in her parents’ home.

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Feb 8, 2022

Arlene G. Choat, 69, passed away February 8, 2022.  Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Thursday, February 17 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Thursday, February 17 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...

Feb 8, 2022

Linda J. Domerese, 78, passed away February 8, 2022. Linda was born May 25, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a lifetime Pentecostal Christian. Linda had 4 boys, Mike, Marty, Mitch, and Mark.  She is survived by her husband Melvin Dale Domerese, sons Mike, Marty and Mitch, seven grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. Linda loved all her family.

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Feb 8, 2022

Beverly Joyce Cummins, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away at Oxford Grand Shoal Creek on February 8, 2022.

Joyce was born on November 16, 1934, in Osgood, Missouri, the daughter of Robert E. and Dorothy M. (Moore) Davis. Along with her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack P. Cummins whom she married on June 11, 1955....

Feb 8, 2022

Oscar I. Schofield, 89, passed away February 8, 2022.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Wednesday, February 16 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Wednesday, February 16 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...

Feb 7, 2022

Gerald Paul Donegan, 62, passed away February 7, 2022. Paul was preceded in death by his parents William and Dorothy Donegan, son Dustin Donegan, his brother in laws Chris Cummins and Gary Strong. Survivors include his wife Debra Donegan; his children Curtis Donegan, Sharon Donegan, Travis Donegan and their spouses; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren; siblings Eileen Strong, William Donegan,...

Feb 7, 2022

Carline Ann (Hanes) Esslinger, 86, of Liberty, MO passed away February 7, 2022.

Carline was born December 15, 1935 in Madison, KS, the daughter of Robert Carl (R.C.) and Charline Knapp Hanes. She graduated from Madison High School in 1953 and then attended Venus Academy in Wichita where she received her license as a Hairdresser. Years later, she also received...

Feb 7, 2022

Jo Ann (Olvera) Bateman, 78, of the Kansas City Northland, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2022, at NorthCare Hospice House.

Jo was born November 8, 1943 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Joe and Thelma (Barnes) Olvera. Along with her parents, Jo was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, James Allen Bateman,...

Feb 6, 2022

Lillian O. (Shuh) Naeger, 98, passed away February 6, 2022. Visitation will be 10AM, with Mass of Christian burial to follow at 11AM, Friday, February 11 at Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Parish, 130 NW Murray Rd., Lee’s Summit, Missouri; private entombment in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.

Lillian was born January 8, 1924 in River Aux Vases, Missouri to...

Feb 5, 2022

Billy M. Baynes, 73, passed away February 5, 2022. Billy was born September 18, 1948 in Missouri to Miles and Anna (Morris) Baynes. He lived in Kansas City, Missouri for 42 years. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Janie. Survivors include his wife Velva Baynes; sons Michael and James Baynes; and his sisters Jerrie and...

Feb 5, 2022

Delbert James Miller (affectionately known as Papa to his grandchildren), age 83, stepped into glory and entered into the presence of his Savior on February 5th, 2022. Delbert was born on June 8th, 1938 in Vienna, Missouri to Horace and May Miller. The son and stepson (by death) of preachers, faith was a core part of Delbert’s life from the...

Feb 4, 2022

Blanchard F. Talbert was born November 29, 1925, in Mansfield, Louisiana to Newton and Margaret (Ferguson) Talbert. His parents, wife, 8 siblings, 1 grandson, and 1 great grandson all preceded him in death.

He professed his life to Christ at an early age.

Blanchard received his education in the public school in Mansfield, Louisiana. After school, Blanchard was drafted into...

Feb 4, 2022

Donald L. DeWolf, 82, passed away February 4, 2022.  Donald is survived by his companion of 39 years, Donna L. Keiser.  Visitation will be 9AM, with services to follow at 10AM, Wednesday, February 9 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 9AM, with services to follow...

Feb 3, 2022

Daisey Taylor, 79, passed away February 3, 2022.  Visitation will be 9AM, with services to follow at 10AM, Saturday, February 12 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 9AM, with services to follow at 10AM, Saturday, February 12 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.,...

Feb 3, 2022

James Roger Henderson, 82, passed away on February 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 29, 1939 to James Garwood and Georgia Ina Henderson in Kansas City, Missouri. Roger was a proud Hornet and graduate of North Kansas City High School. After high school, he attended the University of Missouri. Roger joined...

Feb 2, 2022

Katherine Louise Norris Perkins Heaviland, "Kathy", passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.

Kathy was born in Kansas City, MO on August 22, 1964. She was the daughter of Wayne Crowder of Warsaw, MO and Mary Norris Taylor (deceased).

Kathy loved her grandchildren and enjoyed them spending the night. She liked cooking,...