Obituaries

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...

Jan 28, 2019

Donald Darwin Jensen, 81, passed away on January 28, 2019.

Don was the youngest of five children born on February 4, 1937 to George and Emma Jensen in Westhope, North Dakota, where he lived for most of his childhood. He graduated from Sherwood High School in Sherwood, ND and then attended State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND....

Jan 28, 2019

Carmetta Lynn Brennan, daughter of the late Lyndon and Helen Knight, was born on January 20, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri and departed this life on January 28, 2019 in North Kansas City, Missouri. At the time of her passing she was 66 years of age.

Carmetta spent her early years of childhood in Kansas City but...

Jan 26, 2019

Estle “Bill” Bailey, 85, of Kidder, MO, died on Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born in Knobnoster, MO on June 6, 1933, to the late Estle T. and Lula Mae (Dawson) Bailey.

Bill was a third generation plasterer—learning from his Father and Grandfather; He proudly served in the Army-Air Corps, was a member of the Masonic...

Jan 25, 2019

Thurman Lee Lovejoy, 91, of Gladstone, MO died on Friday, January 25, 2019. He was born August 13, 1927, in St. Albans, West Virginia to the late Lonnie and Ruth (Beardslie) Lovejoy.

Thurman was a man of many talents and had a gift using his hands.  He played guitar and piano and was the owner and mechanic...

Jan 23, 2019

Theodore A. “Ted” Heckman III, 70, of Overland Park, KS; formerly of Parkville, MO, died on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.  He was born in Kansas City, KS to the late Theodore “Art” Heckman Jr. and Dorothy M. (Diether) Heckman on August 14, 1948.

Ted was a good man who loved his family, loved his country and loved...

Jan 21, 2019

Eulia Marie (Gage) Wisby, 95, passed away on January 21, 2019.

Eulia was born on September 21, 1923 to Lloyd and Minnie (Holland) Gage in St. Charles, MO. As a child she moved to Kansas City along with her mother, brother, and sister. She graduated from West Junior High and Central High School in Kansas City, MO....

Jan 16, 2019

Louise J. (Menter) Gibson,90, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at North Care Hospice. Louise, along with her twin sister, was born November 13, 1928 to Walter J. and Helen H. (Gee) Menter in Kansas City, Missouri.

Louise graduated from Northeast High School. She married Grady D. Gibson, the man of her life, Sept. 3, 1950 spending...