Obituaries

Mar 6, 2019

John Milton Barcus, 97, son of the late John Abraham & Sarabelle Marie (Pender) Barcus, was born on January 16, 1922 and peacefully left this temporary home for his eternal home with the Lord on March 6, 2019.  He daily prayed for and was loving surrounded by his wife, six children and extended family.

He was preceded...

Mar 4, 2019

Mary Lou (Miller) Howard, age 88, passed away on March 4, 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

Mary Lou was born on June 18, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Samuel Miller and Margaret Molini. She worked tirelessly beginning at the young age of 13, enjoyed gardening and loved her family and dogs immensely. As a young woman,...

Mar 1, 2019

Nancy Lavaughn Orr, daughter of the late Jesse & Carrie (Duncanson) Carleton, was born on November 27, 1938 and departed this life to be with her lord and savior on March 1, 2019. At the time of her passing she was 80 years of age.

Nancy was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Manual...

Feb 25, 2019

Shirley Ann Frazier, daughter of the late Leslie & Betty (Redmond) Heath, was born on February 27, 1954 and departed this life on February 25, 2019. At the time of her passing she was 64 years of age.

Shirley was born in Troy, Alabama and at an early age she moved to Kansas City, Missouri where she...

Feb 24, 2019

Charles Franklin Garrett, 70, of Kansas City, MO passed away on February 24, 2019.

Charles was born on August 2, 1948 to Henry and Vivian Garrett in Kansas City, MO. He was in the first graduating class of Oak Park High School in 1966. He frequently cruised around Antioch Shopping Center where he met his wife of...

Feb 24, 2019

Linda Joyce Michael - 67

Joyce was born on December 27th, 1951 in Chilicothe,

Mo to Billy James and Lena Mae Dowell, who have

both preceeded her in death.

The family moved to Kansas City/Liberty area when

she was young and that is where she spent her

...

Feb 24, 2019

Wilson Al Spencer, 87, of Kansas City, MO departed this life peacefully at home with family on February 24, 2019. Al was born on May 23, 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Al and Marie Spencer. He married Beverly (Gould) Spencer on February 2, 1951. During the Korean War, Al served in the United States Air Force. He graduated...

Feb 23, 2019

Ada Ruth (Guffey) Blowers went to be with her Lord on February 23, 2019.  Ada was born on April 22, 1933 to Benjamin and Maude Guffey.  Ada attended Putnam County High School and upon graduation attended St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing School in St. Joseph, MO earning her RN.   She began her nursing career in Unionville, MO, but soon...

Feb 19, 2019

On February 19th, as the snow began to fall, Stephen Eugene Pyle, longtime resident of the Northland, departed earth to be with the Lord. Remaining behind is his wonderful wife of over four decades, Helen Pyle, his son Mark and daughter Jan, his grandsons, Jordan and Travis, his amazing granddaughter Mandy and his incredible great grandchildren, Zoe and Jacob....

Feb 18, 2019

Betty Lovins, 85, of Aurora, MO. passed away on February 18, 2019. She was born June 17, 1933 in Jefferson City, MO to the late Ernest and Matilda (Lammers) Green. Betty was a secretary for Payless and a past president of the Gladstone VFW Auxiliary post 10906.  She enjoyed going to the casinos and was a member of the...

Feb 16, 2019

On Saturday, February 16th, 2019 Allen Eugene Cox, Loving husband, father, son, brother and grandfather (papa) was welcomed into his heavenly home at the age of 91.

Allen was born August 1st, 1927 in Batesville, Arkansas to Acie and Viola Cox. He was one of five children and had an upbringing full of joy and excitement.

Feb 16, 2019

Austin Schreiber, 23, passed away on February 16, 2019.

He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his mother and father, Trisha and Sean Chumley, finacee, Andrea Olvera; and their children, Jordan, Phillip, and Hunter. He is also survived by many grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service will be held...

Feb 16, 2019

Roy T. Cleveland, son of the late Marion Cleveland and Viola (Duncan) Bogard, was born on September 14, 1926, in Hensley, Arkansas and departed this life on February 16, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri. At the time of his passing he was 92 years of age.

As a young man Roy, was a passionate stock car driver...

Feb 14, 2019

Shirley Jean Sons, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Sunrise of Leawood Senior Living, Leawood, KS. Shirley was born August 04, 1931, to Theran Colby and Elizabeth (Kidwell) Laswell, near Avondale, MO. Shirley attended grade school in North Kansas City as well as North Kansas City High School but graduated from Tate High School,...

Feb 10, 2019

Linda Kay Thompson, 68, passed away at 5:20pm, Sunday, February 10, 2019 at North Kansas City Hospital. She was born on October 19, 1950 to Joe Foster and Dannie (Rhodes) Foster/Wright in Bolivar, MO She is survived by her husband, Bill Thompson of Gladstone, MO; daughters Connie Thompson and Carol (Hue) Bohannon, both of Gadstone, MO; two...

Feb 7, 2019

Margaret (Gallup) Hall, 93, passed away on February 7, 2019.

Margaret was born on November 17, 1925 to George and Frances Zurl in Kansas City, Kansas. Margaret was a hard worker, working at companies like the National Biscuit, Macy's, Gilbert Robinson Airport, and Farmer's Exchange bank, among others, but her most important job in life was raising...

Feb 2, 2019

Mary M. Woody (Brown) passed away on February 2, 2019 after a brief illness.  She was born on July 20, 1940 to Robert C. and Dorothy P. (Wallace) Brown.  She was the eldest of two girls. Her sister, Shelia, resides in California.  Mary was born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, but grew up in the northeast area of Kansas City...

Feb 1, 2019

Marion J. Testa, 95, passed away on February 1, 2019.

Marion was born on June 28, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri to his parents Joseph & Maria (Cozzo) Testa. He attended school at Manual High and went to work for Aircraft  Accessories Inc. in Kansas City, Kansas as Parts Expediter 1947.

Marion joined the Army...

Jan 28, 2019

M. Kenneth Lourwood, son of the late Melbern Pearl and Lavelle (Garvin) Lourwood, was born on June 7, 1937 in Darrouzett, Texas and departed this life on January 29, 2019 in Overland Park, Kansas. At the time of his passing he was 81 years of age.

Ken was raised in Portland, Oregon during his early years and...

Jan 28, 2019

Daniel Eugene Lemasters, son of the late Orville Eugene and Shirley (Roberts) Lemasters, was born on November 6, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri and departed this life on January 28, 2019 in Liberty, Missouri. At the time of his passing he was 68 years of age.

Daniel was raised in North Kansas City and attended North Kansas...