Obituaries

Dec 11, 2025

Terry Allen Hibdon, age 76, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away December 11, 2025. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 17, 1949, to Gene and Gwen Hibdon.

He lived as a child in Raytown and graduated from Raytown South High School in 1967. In early Summer 1971, he joined the Coast Guard as a Sonar Technician and was stationed...

Dec 10, 2025

Mr. Lewis E. Crain passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House.  He was born September 7, 1944 in Texarkana, Arkansas.

FULL OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED SOON.

Dec 9, 2025

God lovingly took Staci peacefully in her sleep on a Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025. Staci lived her life guided by a great love for God and family, a wonder for nature and a sense of adventure. Her gentle spirit and soft demeanor complemented her career as a nurse at both Liberty and North Kansas City Hospitals, until her health...

Dec 8, 2025

Jack H. Willey, 88, of Cleveland, Missouri peacefully passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 29, 1936, to the late William R and Mary Amelia (Kempenger) Willey.

Jack was the proud majority owner of Willey Disposal Inc. a business he took pleasure in running with his family in the Kansas City area...

Dec 8, 2025

Deanna Mae Kessler, 87, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away on December 8, 2025.

She was born on January 10, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, and lived in Blue Springs for the past 40 years. Deanna devoted her life to her family, her work, and serving others.

For over 45 years, Deanna worked at the family-owned business, Kansas City Artificial Limb, where...

Dec 7, 2025

Steven Earl Smith, son of Earl and Grace Ann (Mosbough) Smith was born November 10, 1944 at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin Missouri. Steve went home to meet the Lord on Sunday December 7, 2025 peacefully at his home in Kansas City Missouri.

He graduated from Webb City High School with the class of 1962. In high school he lettered in...

Dec 7, 2025

Marge Perry, 86, of Liberty, Missouri passed away December 7, 2025 at Avalon View Health & Wellness Center.

Majorie Esther Geist, daughter of Athur and Esther (Dutt) Geist, was born December 2, 1939 in Tolstoy, SD. She attended elementary school in Seneca and high school in Faulkton. She Married Vernon T. Perry, Jr. on December 10, 1962 at Gettysburg and the...

Dec 6, 2025

Donald “Bill” Combs

Born June 19, 1922, Died December 6, 2025

Belton, MO - on December 6th, Donald “Bill” Combs passed away at Belton Regional Hospital. He was 103 years old, and lived a long life filled with many people who he loved and cherished. He was born to Donald Jacob Combs and Maude L Combs and had six siblings, Gertie, Coy,...

Dec 4, 2025

Graveside services for Roberta Fuller will be 11:30am, Monday, December 15, 2025, at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Dec 2, 2025

Angela Marie Bennett was born on October 11, 1952 to the union of parents Lawrence D. Bennett and Doris M. Taylor Bennett. Both of her parents proceeded her in death. Through their examples she learned the importance of family and being civically and politically involved.

As a child, her parents enrolled her in the Joseph Stephenson's School of Dance and Girl...

Dec 1, 2025

Nov 30, 2025

Alice Ross, 95, was born on November 6, 1930, in Gilbert, Arkansas to Benjamin Knife and Bertha May Branch. She had two brothers and four sisters who preceded her in death except for one, Bea Ross of Rossville, Kansas.

She passed quietly on November 30, 2025 at Truman Lake Manor.

Alice was married to the love of her life, Billie Joe Ross...

Nov 29, 2025

John D. Roberts was born on March 31, 1949, in Oakridge, Tennessee, to Estill H. and Nora Dee Roberts, both of whom have preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Ruskin High School 1967. His first job was with Steve’s Shoes, at Truman corners Shopping Center. After a year at collage, he joined the U.S Army 13 Feb 1970...

Nov 27, 2025

In Loving Memory

Travis W Reid

August 25, 1953 - November 27, 2025

Travis Wayne Reid passed away surrounded by family; Wife Karen of 37 years. Merna Ware, Mother-in-law. Beautiful daughters, Angela Niermeier and husband Kevin. Stephanie Hutton and husband Rodney. Grandchildren: Brooke, Hailey, Aspen and Tristan.

He worked at Newco Mftg at a machinist before early retirement. 

He loved his fur babies! Adopting and...

Nov 26, 2025

Naomi Marie Wurdeman, age 104, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. Naomi was born on August 20, 1921, in Cole Camp, Missouri. She was the youngest of eight children and one of only two children that were able to attend high school. After graduating, Naomi and her sister, Ruby, moved to Kansas City and attended the National School of...

Nov 25, 2025

Dorothy Elaine Harryman, 86, of Fort Mill, SC, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Pineville, NC. She was born on January 10, 1939 in Clinton, MO to the late David Hartzler and Dottie Shepherd Hartzler. Dorothy was a bright light and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her joyful...

Nov 22, 2025

Douglas D. East, age 96, of Raytown, MO, passed away on November 22, 2025, at his home. Doug was born in Independence, MO, on December 18, 1928, to Major T. East and Esther C. (Dauve) East he was an only child. As a young boy he developed a love of hunting and fishing, interests that became lifelong passions.

In 1952, Doug...

Nov 22, 2025

Bennett Noelle Roberts, 54, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly from heart complications on November 22, 2025. Bennett was born on December 23, 1970, at Tachikawa Air Force Base in Tokyo, Japan, the second of seven children. Born into an Air Force family, Bennett spent her youth moving around every few years to locales such as North Carolina, Missouri, Illinois,...

Nov 16, 2025

David Lee Baldwin, 76, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born in Independence, Missouri on July 30, 1949 to the late Harvey "Bill" Baldwin and Rosalie Baldwin nee Thurman.

A life long Missouri resident, David graduated from Van Horn High School and attended Central Missouri State University. He worked for several well-known companies in the...

Nov 16, 2025

James "Jim" E. Tucker born August 27,1939, and called to eternal rest on November 16, 2025, was a pillar of love and joy whose vibrant spirit breathed life into all he touched. A devoted family man. Jim embraced the role of both father and grandfather with unmatched enthusiasm, creating a legacy filled with cherished memories and laughter.

Jim's love for golf...