Obituaries

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...

Jan 14, 2022

Robert Leonard Robinson peacefully passed from this life on January 14, 2022. For the last three years he was a resident at Jeanne Jugan Center. Robert’s family is exceedingly thankful for the love and care he received from the staff of Little Sisters of the Poor.

In his ninety-five years, “Bobby” made a significant impact on many with his vivacious personality...

Jan 14, 2022

Joyce Joann (Thomas) Earles, 83, a longtime Liberty resident, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2022, at Liberty Hospital.

Joyce was born June 24, 1938, in Boonville, MO, the third of five children of Marion Eugene and Nora Estelle (Watts) Thomas. She grew up in Boonsboro, MO and graduated from high school in Boonville. She was united...

Jan 12, 2022

Nadine Marie (Smith) Cindrich, 78, of Lee’s Summit Missouri passed away January 12, 2022.

Nadine was born on January 29, 1943 in Salem, Arkansas to Archie & Margarete Smith. She went to Salem High School and graduated in 1961. Nadine spent many mornings, and evenings, milking cows and working in the garden.

On June 25th 1962, Nadine left the family...

Jan 12, 2022

Lorraine B. Beaver, 99, passed away January 12, 2022.  Visitation will begin at 9:30AM, with services to follow at 10:30AM, Tuesday, January 18 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to City Union Mission.

Service Information: Visitation will begin at 9:30AM, with services to follow at...

Jan 12, 2022

Ronald Lee Barrett, 72, of Claycomo, MO, passed away January 12, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Ron was born March 30, 1949, in Kansas City, MO, the son of John Lee and Ethel Melva (Strickler) Barrett. Along with his parents, Ron was preceded in death by siblings: Edward Hughes, Gerald Hughes, John Barrett, Judith Hughes and Shirley Began.

Ron...

Jan 11, 2022

James W. Burnett, 67, passed away January 11, 2022.  A memorial visitation will be 6-8PM, Thursday, January 20 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Community Hospice, 16201 W. 95th St., Suite #220, Lenexa, Kansas 66219.

Service Information: A memorial visitation will be 6-8PM, Thursday,...

Jan 10, 2022

Robert Keith Reed, Sr., 81, of the Kansas City Northland, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Bob was born December 1, 1940, in Excelsior Springs, MO, the sixth of eight children of Raymond C. and Elsie Mae (Welch) Reed. Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his first...