Obituaries

Sep 24, 2020

Dianne Lee (Burks) Bassett, 48, passed away at her home in Trimble, MO on September 24, 2020.

Dianne was born on December 11, 1971 in Smithville, MO to Robert and Virginia (Conklin) Burks. Dianne was a fun girl with a kind soul. She worked in Health and Human Services. On May 15, 1993, she married the love...

Sep 21, 2020

Background

Alma Margaret “Margi” Landes, 87, passed away on September 21, 2020, at The Kansas City Hospice House. Alma was born on February 17, 1933, in Independence, MO to Raymond and Edith Kilp.  She grew up in Marshall, MO where she graduated high school. She continued her education attending Missouri Valley College where she graduated...

Sep 20, 2020

Jacqueline Nadine Fuller, 89, of Clinton, MO passed away on September 20, 2020. She was born on November 17, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Harry Sherman Sr. and Lela (Hood) Sherman. Before moving to Clinton, about 6 years ago, Jacqueline was a lifelong resident of Kansas City. She spent most of her time in the Northland with her...

Sep 17, 2020

Kathy Marie Mayabb, 60, of Kansas City, MO passed away on September 17, 2020.

Kathy was born on August 11, 1960 in Kansas City, KS to Marvin and Janette Shull. She graduated from Oak Park High School in 1978. Kathy was a fun-loving free spirit and believed in both the importance of working hard and playing hard....

Sep 16, 2020

John Aaron Bradley, 60, passed away on September 16, 2020.

John was born on October 11, 1959 in Poplar Bluff, MO to Erskine and Erma Bradley. He graduated from Park Hill High School in 1978. In March of 1980, he joined the United States Army where he served as a crewman for 8 years. After his time...

Sep 16, 2020

Dorothy B. Simonds, 96, of Trimble, Missouri passed on September 16, 2020, with her son and daughter by her side, at Oakridge Skilled Nursing in Plattsburg, Missouri. Dorothy was born in Orchard Park, Nebraska to Samuel and Lillie Stauffer on April 20, 1924. She was married to Clifton J. Simonds and had two children, Janet K. Simonds and Roger...

Sep 14, 2020

John Hall, 73, died on Monday, September 14th in his home, with his family by his side in Kansas City, Missouri.

John was born on September 25, 1946 in Knoxville, Tennessee. His parents were Verner Lee and Mary Frances Hall and John had two older brothers, Ragan and Robert, better known as Bud and Bob. John lived...

Sep 13, 2020

Bobby R. Patterson passed away on September 13, 2020 at the age of 88.  A graveside service and interment were held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th at Terrace Park Cemetery. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Viola Patterson; wife Helene Patterson; brothers Lawrence, Thomas, and Jackie Patterson; and sisters Retha Shannon and Letha...

Sep 12, 2020

Verlin George Felton, 95, passed away on September 12, 2020.  He was born on August 16, 1925 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to George and Luella (Steinner) Felton.  Verlin served in the US Navy during WWII and was employed for many years as a long haul trucker.

Verlin was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dennis Felton; two...

Sep 10, 2020

Sandra Rae Perrin (Miller) 71, passed away on September 10, 2020 at her home. Services will be private for family.

Sandra graduated from Shawnee Mission High School and was a life-long resident of the Kansas City Metro. She spent her time in Johnson County, Kansas and then in the Northland. She was very laid back. She spent...

Sep 4, 2020

Beverly Gould Spencer, age 88, of Kansas City, Mo, passed away of complications due to Covid-19 on September 4, 2020.

Beverly was born March 25, 1932 in Kansas City to Rowland and Genevieve (Painter) Gould. She married Al Spencer on February 2, 1951. Al preceded her in death after 68 years of marriage.

A lifelong...

Sep 3, 2020

Mary Ann Locke (O’Brien), 76, passed on September 3 in Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services will be at Terrace Park Funeral Home on September 11th at 1:00pm for visitation and 2:00pm for service. Immediately following the services, a celebration of life get together will be held at 7500 NW 85th Terr KCMO 64153. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the...

Sep 3, 2020

Francis Edward Staab, 91, went home to his Heavenly Father on September 3, 2020. Frank was born to Alphonse and Anna (Glassman) Staab on July 24, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri. Frank attended DeLaSalle Military Academy where he lettered in basketball, baseball and tennis and served his school as one of the class officers. Frank’s education continued at Rockhurst...

Sep 3, 2020

Virgil “Bud” E. Wigger, 71, passed away on September 3, 2020 at his home in Warsaw, MO. Bud was born on November 30, 1948 in West Manchester, Ohio to Donald and Helen (Chambers) Wigger. He married Patricia Ledbetter on September 26, 1998. Virgil had 20 active years in the Airforce. He enlisted in 1968 and remained active until 1978....

Sep 3, 2020

Helen Louise Appleby, 85, of Kansas City, MO passed away on September, 3 2020. Helen was born on August 31, 1935 in Kansas City to Harold and Virginia (Wagner) Mills. She graduated from East High School. During this time she met the love of her life, William Appleby Jr., while working together at a doughnut shop. William and Helen...

Sep 1, 2020

Billie “Bill” J. Lair, 87, passed away on September 1, 2020. Bill was born on May 16, 1933 in West Plains, Missouri to Dollie and Hugh Lair. He was employed at the shoe factory in West Plains before entering the US Army in 1953, serving until 1955.  Bill married Linda Vega and would have celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary...

Aug 28, 2020

Jake Slinkard

B. July 4th 1936

D. August 28, 2020

Elvis left the building for the final time on Friday August 28, 2020. Jake spent the final 15 months of his life as a popular resident at Northland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Kansas...

Aug 25, 2020

Gary E. Venable, Jr.  May 5, 1973 - August 24, 2020

Earth’s loss is heaven’s gain.  Here is how Gary’s friends and family will remember him.

Christ follower.  Anyone who knows Gary will remember the hallmark opening of his almost each prayer:  “Oh gracious and mighty heavenly Father, . . . .”  His life bears...

Aug 23, 2020

Margaret Lucille Willis, 88, passed away on August 23, 2020. Margaret was born on August 17, 1932 in Damsel, Missouri to Troy and Ruth (Pope) Hunter. She graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Margaret married James Donald Willis on February 16, 1951. Caring for family was always most important to her. Margaret was also an animal...

Aug 23, 2020

Sandra Jean Kirby, 80, of Gladstone, MO passed away on August 23, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northcare Hospice.

Sandy was born on March 7, 1940 in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Dorothy (Uhlig) Harbrucker. She attended Northeast High School...