Obituaries

Apr 15, 2020

Sharon Rae Dakin, 74, of Gladstone, passed away April 15, 2020.  A private burial will take place at Terrace Park Cemetery.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church of NKC’s Benevolence Fund.

Sharon was born on May 1, 1945 in King City, Missouri, to Clifford and Lorene...

Apr 8, 2020

Ronald Rydell Anderson, 85, passed away on April 8, 2020. Ronald was born on May 5, 1934, in Concordia Kansas to Swedish immigrant parents, Algot and Greta Anderson. He grew up and graduated from high school in Scandia, Kansas and attended Kansas State University. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, in 1955. Together they had five children. In...

Apr 7, 2020

Ernest B. Brooks, Jr., 82, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on April 7, 2020.  Ernie was born to Ernest Brooks, Sr. and Wilma Brooks on July 17, 1937, and grew up in Metz, MO.  He attended Pittsburg State, earning a degree in mathematics, and worked in the very early days of computing at Phillips Petroleum before moving to...

Apr 3, 2020

Maurice Deondraye Brooks, 45, of Kansas City, MO passed away on April 3, 2020. Maurice was born in Jefferson City, MO on February 3, 1975 to Clarence and Sandra (Harris) Brooks. He grew up in Sikeston, MO where he enjoyed playing football and basketball in school. Maurice spent many years working as a Supervisor for the National Logistics Operational Center for...

Mar 31, 2020

Anna Dolores “Rooney” (Helvey) Moreland, Age 92, from Smithville, Missouri Passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at her studio apartment at Oak Pointe of Kearney. Anna was born March 16, 1928 to Albert Chris and Nora E. (Braman) Helvey in Weston, Missouri. She married O.H. Moreland on December 10, 1948. Anna was a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Mar 28, 2020

James E. Hasler, of Trimble, Missouri passed away on March 28, 2020. Jim was born in Champagne, Illinois to Scott Sr. and Helen (Culbertson) Hasler. He married Janet (Simonds) on February 3, 1967 and from this marriage had two daughters. He furthered his education receiving Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Computer Science from the University of Maryland; later receiving...

Mar 26, 2020

William O. Jones, Sr., 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away March 26, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital.  Private services and burial will be held at Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery.

William was born on March 16, 1943 to Orville and Ann (Haney) Jones.  He retired from Brinks Security after many years of service.

Mar 24, 2020

Hope Ann Butts, born on March 19, 2020, passed away March 24, 2020 at Children’s Mercy Hospital.  Private burial will be held at Terrace Park Cemetery, with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

Hope was preceded in death by her great grandfathers: Michael Hawkins, Jack Butts, and Lowell Witcher; great grandmother, Renee Butts;...

Mar 19, 2020

LaVern M. McKinzie, 80, of Gladstone, passed away March 19, 2020.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 10am, followed by memorial services at 11am, all at Terrace Park Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Briarcliff Church or Interim Hospice.

LaVern was born on June 18, 1939 in Magic...

Mar 18, 2020

Robert Dale Funkhouser, age 86, of Kansas City, MO, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Bob was born on July 28, 1933 in Shelby, NE. He married Elnora E. Morrow in September 1954 and they enjoyed a long and loving marriage before she beat him to Heaven in 2013. He served in the United States Air Force for 10...

Mar 18, 2020

Roger Lynn Schlotzhauer was born on July 19, 1948 to Arthur W. and Pearl A. Schlotzhauer in Massena, Iowa.  He passed away on March 18, 2020 at his home in Lee’s Summit at the age of 71.  Services will be private.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

On June 26, 1993 Roger was united...

Mar 17, 2020

Ethel Ruth (Wilkerson) Weide was born in Junction City, Kansas on March 6, 1925, to William and Ethel Wilkerson. She passed away March 17, 2020. Ethel, her parents, and her 5 brothers moved to Kansas City, KS in 1941; while she was in high school.

Ethel worked for the Jones Store in the stationary department then went...

Mar 17, 2020

Donald Combs passed away March 17, 2020 at the age of 95. He was born on February 7, 1925 in Kusa, Oklahoma, the fourth of ten children and eldest son from the marriage of Lena Hanks and Alfred Combs. He was preceded in death by wife of 69 years, Anna Mae Parks Combs; his parents; brother and four sisters. He...

Mar 16, 2020

James “Jimmy” Paul Dare was born September 26, 1989, left this world at the age of 30, to live in eternity.

Jimmy lived a simple life, he attended Chouteau elementary, Eastgate Middle and North Kansas City schools. After graduating in 2008, he joined the United Sates Air Force where he was a mechanic. He was stationed in McGuire Air Force...

Mar 13, 2020

Dorothy Ann was born on March 31, 1946, in Atlantic City, NJ to Thomas and Dorothy McGough. She was the eldest of four children along with sister Diane and brothers Thomas Jr. and Robert.

Dorothy passed in Kansas City, MO on the evening of Friday, March 13, 2020. She was 73 years young.

Dorothy attended...

Mar 13, 2020

PLEASE NOTE - ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN REVISED

Steven Leroy Hargrave, 61, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Steve was a beloved husband, father, Papa, son, brother and a man of his faith.

Steve was born in Kansas City, MO, on July 1, 1958, the son of...

Mar 12, 2020

PLEASE BE ADVISED - DUE TO CDC PRECAUTIONS AND BY THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, ALL PUBLIC EVENTS WILL BE LIMITED TO 50 GUESTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Carol Maxine Hakes, 73, passed away March 12, 2020 at Addington Place.  Visitation will be from 6-8pm on Monday, March...

Mar 10, 2020

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Verlee was known for her love and devotion to her family, her faith in God, and her passion for the medical profession. She will be remembered for her unique sense of humor and compassion...

Mar 9, 2020

OBITUARY FOR DONALD L. SOPER

Donald L. Soper was born Feb. 11, 1933, at the old General Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

At age 7, his parents George and Lavernie Kendall Soper, moved the family north of the river to the Clay County Foxwood area.  He attended 2nd through 8th grade at the two room Winn School...

Mar 7, 2020

Tehra Michelle Pratt, 44, Smithville, passed away March 7, 2020 at KU Medical Center.  Visitation will be from 10am-12pm on Friday, March 13, with a memorial service to follow at 12pm, all at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th Street, KCMO.  A reception will be held at the Smithville Legion Hall following the services.

Tehra was...