Obituaries

Valerie Jo Furrow

Valerie Jo Furrow

Mar 31, 2023

Valerie Jo Furrow passed away on March 31, 2023 after a yearlong battle with cancer. We know that Valerie is happy to be reunited with her mother, grandparents and younger brother, Dicky.

Valerie was born in Monroe, MI on January 6, 1955. She was raised by her maternal grandparents between Michigan and Florida. An anchoring point in Val’s life was...

Ron Baldwin

Ron Baldwin

Mar 30, 2023

Ron Owen Baldwin, 83, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully in his home and surrounded by his loving family on March 30, 2023. He was born to Roscoe Dean and El Marie Baldwin on January 14, 1940.

He was a graduate of Lafayette high school in St. Joseph, and attended the New Life Community church of Kansas City, Missouri.

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Bryson Bratcher

Bryson Bratcher

Mar 26, 2023

 

Bryson Wayne Bratcher, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, 22, of Kansas City, MO went to be with Jesus on March 26, 2023. Bryson was born on June 22, 2000, in Kansas City, MO to Brad Bratcher and Liliana Morgan-Robertson. He grew up in Kansas City North. He graduated from high school in 2017. From a young age...

Alexis Ruth Nichole Saxton

Alexis Ruth Nichole Saxton

Mar 25, 2023

 

ALEXIS RUTH NICHOLE (ALDRIDGE) SAXTON Alexis was born in Liberty, Missouri on October 21, 2002, and went to join our Lord on March 24, 2023, at the age of 20. Alexis grew up in Orrick and Springfield, Missouri. Alexis leaves behind her husband Tristen Saxton, her daughter Starla Aldridge, mother and father Shani and Jeff Nichols, mother and father-in-law Kelli and...

Paul J. Howard

Paul J. Howard

Mar 25, 2023

 

Paul J. Howard, 82, of Gladstone, MO passed away peacefully Sat., March 25, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House with his family surrounding him. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 17, 1940, to the late Paul and Anna Marie (Horosko) Howard. They have lived in the Northland for the past 57 years.

On July 2, 1965, Paul J....

Jim Leroy Holladay

Jim Leroy Holladay

Mar 21, 2023

 

Jimmy Leroy Holladay, 86, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023.  A “Celebration of Life” service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the First Christian Church, North Kansas City, with visitation preceding at 1:00pm.   The burial will follow at Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts be made in his...

Flossie F. Christner

Flossie F. Christner

Mar 20, 2023

 

Flossie Fern (York) Christner, 94, of Mesa, Arizona formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully at home with her son, Steven by her side on March 20, 2023. She was born on August 21, 1928, in Sharon Springs, Kansas to Earl and Lottie (Swartz) York.

Flossie graduated from Wallace County High School in 1946. Upon graduation, she worked as...

Patricia "Pat" Kay Meijer

Patricia "Pat" Kay Meijer

Mar 19, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Chapple Meijer, 71 of Claycomo, Mo, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2023. She was born November 4, 1951, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Don Chapple and Charlene Chapple. Pat spent many years pursuing a passion for beauty. She was known for her abilities to cut and style hair. Pat went on to begin a career at...

Susie Searcy

Susie Searcy

Mar 17, 2023

Susie Tsunematsu Searcy passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Master Sergeant (retired) William A Searcy and her parents and siblings. She is survived by her son, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Kenny A. Searcy, daughter-in-law, Cynthia Searcy, and granddaughter, Anna Searcy. Shizuko Tsunematsu...

Linda Sue Carslake

Linda Sue Carslake

Mar 15, 2023

 

Linda Sue Carslake, 64, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was born in Topeka, Kansas to Donna and the late Walter Randall on December 1, 1958.

Linda was a bright star who loved music, watching television and movies. She was a bookkeeper for many years, working for several companies in the construction field....

Earnest Chester Lyons

Earnest Chester Lyons

Mar 15, 2023

Earnest (Ernie) Chester Lyons, 96, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on March 15, 2023. He was born December 30, 1926 in Trenton, Missouri, the son of Hazel E. (Porter) Deahl, and father Frank E. Lyons. Predeceased in death was a sister Elnora May.

Earnest proudly served active-duty military during WWII in...

Brandi Elise McManus

Brandi Elise McManus

Mar 15, 2023

Brandi Robinson McManus, 49, of Kansas City, MO, entered into God’s kingdom after a short illness on March 15, 2023.

Brandi was born on March 31, 1973, to Nancy and Robert Robinson in Wheeling, WV.

Brandi is survived by her parents; her daughter: Haley Danielle Lopez; sister: Brooke Lynn Morales; Nephew: Jordan Mitchell Scanthin; aunt: Marybeth Prager; and uncle: Gary...

Ted Dwain Gleason

Ted Dwain Gleason

Mar 10, 2023

 

Ted Dwain Gleason, 79, of Parkville, Missouri, was surrounded in love as he passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born July 10, 1943 in Greenfield, Missouri, to the late Theodore Gleason and Jeanette (Grove) Gleason and was the loving big brother to his younger sister, Cheryl.

An avid creator, maker, and builder, Ted loved learning and making-...

Ray Edward McClung

Ray Edward McClung

Mar 6, 2023

Ray Edward McClung, 79, passed away on March 6, 2023.

Ray was born on October 28, 1943 in Platte County, Missouri. Ray graduated from Parkhill High School. It was soon after that he married the love of his life, Evelyn Sue Hudson, on January 25, 1964. From this marriage they were blessed with two sons. Ray spent many years working...

Deborah (Debbie) Louise Lehmann

Deborah (Debbie) Louise Lehmann

Mar 5, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) Louise Lehmann, 68, of Liberty, MO, passed away on March 05, 2023. She was born on May 13, 1954 to the late Marion R. and Doris Justus.

Debbie was an avid member of the 4H club all throughout her childhood and was very proud to be a part of the organization.

She was a talented musician learning to...

Roberta Irene Youmans Sanderson

Roberta Irene Youmans Sanderson

Mar 1, 2023

Roberta Sanderson, 92, of Kansas City passed away March 1, 2023 at North Care Hospice House after suffering a stroke.  Roberta was born in Kansas City, MO to Rev Raymond O. and Gladys “Irene” Brian Youmans on December 5, 1930, along with her twin brother, Robert. She had 5 brothers and grew up in a home filled with love. They lived...

Carlos Tomas Reyes

Carlos Tomas Reyes

Feb 27, 2023

With incredible sadness the family of Carlos Tomas “Tommy” Reyes of Platte City, Missouri shares the news of his passing on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 70 years young after facing many health concerns.

 Carlos will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 35 years, Judy; stepsons: Scott (Susanne), and Mark (Hallie); grandchildren: Lane, Anna, Cody, Alli,...

Jimmy Meredith Freeman

Jimmy Meredith Freeman

Feb 27, 2023

Jimmy Meredith Freeman was born on June 4th, 1957 in Orléan, France to Junior Meredith Freeman and Henriette Renee Boucher. In age he is number 9 of 11 total children. He grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma and moved to Kansas City in the mid 90’s. He was blessed with one biological son (Jake Freeman) and two non-biological children that he...

Cathy A. Smith

Cathy A. Smith

Feb 27, 2023

Cathy A. Smith, 64, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 25, 1958 to Weeden Fred and Marlene Rosella Shirley, in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was employed for 20 years as an administrative assistant for WSKF Architects in North Kansas City.

Cathy was unforgettable to all who knew her. Children...

Melinda Dianne Neer

Melinda Dianne Neer

Feb 25, 2023

Melinda Dianne Neer, 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 25, 2023.

Melinda was born on March 14, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri to Gordon and Virginia Roelofsz. She met and married Delbert "Butch" Neer. Delbert's Army career granted them the opportunity to travel and live abroad. They spent a short time living in California, Germany, and...

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