Obituaries

Jan 22, 2022

Brett Lloyd Fuller, 49, of Kingsville, Missouri, was surrounded by loved ones when he passed January 22, 2022. Born December 23, 1972, Brett graduated from Grandview High and Lincoln Tech, earning his degree in automotive mechanics. He began his career at Cox Air in Belton, where he spent 26 years as a Sheet Metal Mechanic and member of Local 2...

Jan 22, 2022

Christine Iona Harless, 82, passed away January 22, 2022. Christine was born April 1, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Center High School in 1957. Christine worked for Clairol and Hodgen Powder Company until retirement. She loved going to dinners with the girls from high school, enjoyed painting, spending time with her grandkids and going to the lake...

Jan 21, 2022

Margaret Mae Riley of Raytown, Mo. passed peacefully on Friday, Jan. 21st, 2022. She joins her heavenly family and beloved husband Robert E. Riley. They will celebrate their 75th Wedding Anniversary in heaven. Margaret was born in Brunswick, Missouri on July 20th, 1926 to Vernon Masters and Freda (Kolas) Masters. She graduated from Manual High School in Kansas City during...

Jan 20, 2022

Percy Robinson Sr. entered this world on December 11, 1930 in Canton, MS to the union of Alberta and Maggie Robinson. He was one of 13 children. He was preceded in death by his wife Restee Robinson, both parents and 7 siblings: Walter Robinson, Herbie Robinson, Calvin Robinson, Versie Rogers, Frank Robinson, Chester Lee Robinson and Leander Robinson.

Percy grew...

Jan 20, 2022

Rhonda Kay (Cashatt) Elliott, 66, passed peacefully at home in Excelsior Springs on January 20, 2022, with loved ones at her side.

Rhonda was born January 25, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, the fifth of eight children of Charles and Mamie (Keith) Cashatt. She grew up in Liberty, MO and graduated from Liberty High School.

Rhonda was a member of...

Jan 19, 2022

Denise Roxanne (Hixon) Kneer, 66, of Kearney, MO, passed away January 19, 2022, at Liberty Hospital.

Denise was born December 17, 1955, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Gerald Justin and Darlene Burnette (Hazen) Hixon. She graduated from Richwoods High School in Peoria, IL. Denise moved to Kearney in 2013 and worked for Kearney Animal Clinic.

Denise leaves her children,...

Jan 19, 2022

William “Bill” Joseph Williams, 63, passed away January 19, 2022. William was born June 1, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri to Champ Williams and Alice (Salyer) Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Mary Williams; children: Tina, Desiree, Tara, Daniel, John and Alice; grandchildren: Cheryl, Dallas, Bryce, Jordan, Brianna, Kaylee, Stormy, Danielle, Dominic, Yasmin,...

Jan 19, 2022

Verdean Ellen (Sexton) Chapman, 82, a longtime Liberty resident, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2022, at Liberty Hospital, with loved ones at her side.

Verdean was born September 3, 1939, in Albany, MO, the youngest of four children of B.H. and Berneice (Jeffries) Sexton. Along with her parents, Verdean was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Jan 19, 2022

Latricia “Treasa” Ann (Brents) Staley, age 79, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022 from pneumonia. Treasa was born on March 29, 1942 in Kansas City and graduated from East High School in 1960. She was married to her husband, Richard Staley, for 60 years. She enjoyed working a few part-time jobs early in their marriage,...

Jan 19, 2022

Jan 19, 2022

Salvatore Thomas Latore, 81, died January 19, 2022, at a nursing home in Raytown, MO.  No service will be held but there will be a plaque placed on a stone at Swan Pond at Park Lawn Funeral home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138.

Mr. Latore was born November 5, 1940, in St. Louis, MO. Tom was a talented...

Jan 19, 2022

Patricia Ann Humston (Granny), born on December 25, 1935, passed away resting comfortably in her Lee’s Summit home on January 19, 2022. She has been reunited with her husband of 68 years, Jim Humston (Papa).

Patricia is the loving “Mom” to sons, Brad Humston and Danny Humston and their wives, Debbie and Joy, respectively.

She is “Granny” to Ryan and...

Jan 19, 2022

David Raffurty, 57, Kansas City, MO, raced into the final lap of life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after a courageous battle with Covid19.

David was born in Kansas City, MO, October 26, 1964, to Richard and Linda Raffurty. David was a life long resident of Kansas City, MO. He attended the Center School District. He graduated from CHS in...

Jan 18, 2022

Queen Corine Estelle Thomas

Born to Thomas Stephen Thomas and Essie Mae Greene on May 19, 1939 in Barnwell, South Carolina. Due to our Queen being born at home, and the time of her birth, they weren't able to register her birth until the next day, May 20, 1939. After the Lord called her father home, the family moved to...

Jan 18, 2022

Willis C. Hallman PHD

Rev. Dr. Willis Christian Hallman was born January 2, 1927 in Vineland Station, Ontario, Canada to Anna and Aaron Hallman. He moved to “his Father’s House” on January 18, 2022, after a final bout with congestive heart failure. Willis spent his first years on his parent’s fruit farm, pruning trees and preparing the various fruits for...

Jan 17, 2022

Rebecca Jean DeGeare, 96, died January 17th 2022 at the University Health LakewoodCare Center. Born on July 28th 1925 in Bosworth, MO. to James and Lela Breeze. She marriedGeorge DeGeare on March 23rd 1946 in St. Louis MO.

She will be remembered for being a Godly woman, especially helping others.Singing and involvement in her church was one of her passions....

Jan 17, 2022

Tammy Ann Birch, 58, of Independence, MO, passed away January 17, 2022 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit with family at her side.

Tammy was born September 22, 1963, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Richard and Verleen (Whittall) Irey. She was married to Fred Birch.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jan 15, 2022

Myrtle Fay Stanley, 79, passed away January 15, 2022. Myrtle was born March 8, 1942 in Yellville, Arkansas to Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Mears and Etta Mae (Harris) Mears. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert G. Stanley, her parents and her siblings. Survivors include her daughter Cindy Stanley; son Robert Stanley and his wife Cheryl; son Ron Stanley...

Jan 15, 2022

Barbara A. Robinett, 81, passed away January 15, 2022.  Visitation will begin at 10AM, with services to follow at 11AM, Wednesday, January 26 at First Baptist Church of Grandview, 1416 Main St., Grandview, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will begin at 10AM, with services to follow at 11AM, Wednesday, January 26 at First Baptist Church of...

Jan 14, 2022

Jeffrey Dean Dillon, 52, of Excelsior Springs, MO, went home to be with Jesus on January 14, 2022, at Liberty Hospital with loved ones at his side.

Jeff was born November 11, 1969, in Chamberlain, SD, and was a member of the Lakota Tribe of the Sioux Native American Nation. Jeff was the son of Phillip Dean and Patsy Lea...