Obituaries

Joyce Eatherton

Nov 24, 2022

Joyce Ann Eatherton of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on November 24, 2022, due to natural causes.

Joyce was born on May 12, 1944, to William and Buella Linebach in Higginsville, Missouri. After Joyce graduated from Higginsville High School in 1962, she went on to study math education at the University of Missouri Columbia.

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Carol Headley

Nov 24, 2022

Carol Ann (Cain) Headley of Lee’s Summit went to be with her Lord and savior Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, Thanksgiving Day. Her family is thankful for the 85 years she lived and loved, serving her family, friends, and students. Services will be Monday, Dec. 5, at First Baptist Church, Lee’s Summit, with visitation at 10 a.m. and her Celebration...

Rhenea Boyer Lyle

Nov 20, 2022

Rhenea Boyer Lyle, 58, of Lone Jack, Missouri passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022 surrounded by family. Rhenea graduated from Carl Junction High School. After School she met and married Rob Washam and from that union was blessed with 2 wonderful children Zach and Shelby. Rhenea was a devoted mother and highly involved in her kid’s lives. She...

Richard Hartman

Nov 16, 2022

Richard “Bryan” Hartman, 52, of Warsaw, Missouri was born on June 30, 1970. He left this world unexpectedly on November 16, 2022.  Bryan had a “Heart of Gold” that was placed in him at an early age. This eternal gift from God carried him through the many Joys and struggles in his life. Bryan graduated from Grandview High School...

Stuart Wheeler

Nov 11, 2022

Stuart Creighton (“Bud”) Wheeler passed away on November 11, 2022, in Porter, Texas, on Veteran’s Day. Bud was a Marine, but more importantly he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a kind soul with a warm heart, whose heavenly welcome was undoubtedly glorious.

Born on January 23, 1946, in St. Louis, MO,...

David Trower

Nov 5, 2022

David Wayne Trower, 55, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on November 5, 2022.  Visitation will be from 3-4pm on Friday, November 11th followed by services at 4pm, all at Longview Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the KC Pet Project.

Dave was born on December 11, 1966 in Rushville, Indiana to James and Elaine Six. He...

Jesse Mosley Jr.

Nov 3, 2022

Jesse Mosley Jr, 65, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on November 3, 2022.

Jesse was born on February 23, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to Jesse Sr. and Verdella (Bagby) Mosley.  As a teenager he loved reading and collecting comic books.  He graduated from Lindbloom High School for advance students before enlisting in the United States Army,...

Janet Farrior

Nov 3, 2022

Janet M. Farrior, 84, of Canton, Ohio graduated to glory on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

She was born February 10, 1938 in Pana, Illinois to the late Lewis and Blanche (Maloney) Rubenking.

Janet was a cherished only child. She had many stories of childhood imaginary friends, baking cookies with her mother, playing with her cousins...

Donna Tyler

Oct 31, 2022

The Lord called Donna June Tyler home on October 31, 2022, after a long, complicated battle with various health issues.

Donna was born in Kansas City, MO to Lois and Don Ray as the older of two daughters.  All through life, Donna was known as an avid animal lover and never met a puppy or kitten she didn't love....

Bradley Rethford

Oct 30, 2022

Bradley J. Rethford, 37, of Independence, Missouri died on Sunday October 30, 2022.  He was born in Independence, Missouri on June 21, 1985.

Brad loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing and working. He was a window, door, siding and flooring installer until his health declined. He enjoyed watching the Chiefs play and his nieces play soccer and cheer....

Paul Lichtenauer

Oct 29, 2022

A devoted educator, talented musician, avid cyclist, rabid sports fan, and loving son/partner/brother/friend, Paul Michael Lichtenauer, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was forty-one years old. Born to Peggy and George Lichtenauer, Paul earned a bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Missouri – Kansas City, a master's degree in education from the University of Central...

Frances "Fran" Dorris

Oct 22, 2022

Frances “Fran” Marie Dorris, 90, of Independence, Missouri passed away at her home on October 22, 2022. Fran was born in Alton, Missouri to Posey and Missy Booker on November 22, 1931. Later after high school Fran met the love of her life Phillip Dorris, and they were blessed with a son Jeff.

After the passing of...

Michele Preisinger

Oct 14, 2022

Michele Marie Preisinger entered into eternal rest October 14, 2022, with her family at her side.

Michele was born December 26, 1949, in Leader Saskatchewan, Canada to Reverend Edgar and Jane Priess. Following God’s call on their lives, the young Priess family served congregations in Ortonville, Minnesota, Cody, Wyoming, and finally Norborne, Missouri, where Michele graduated from...

Orville Alsup

Oct 12, 2022

Orville L. Alsup, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away October 12th, 2022, at the age of 100 years, 10 months, and 27 days. He was born November 15, 1921, son of the late Charles Lee and late Violina May (Moore) Alsup in Bucoda, MO. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry C....

Susan Faustlin

Oct 2, 2022

Susan Margaret (Wescoat) Faustlin, 74, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2022. Susan was born into the loving home of Herbert Wescoat & Betty (Burnham) Wescoat on October 23, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Susan would attend Grandview High School and graduate in 1965. She would raise 3 children, Lisa, Bobby...

Dale Eagles

Oct 2, 2022

Dale William Eagles, 83, of Lee’s Summit, passed away October 2, 2022.  He was born October 29, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to Fletcher and Ruth (Lewis) Eagles.

Dale was a member of the U. S. Army National Guard and Reserves and spent his entire working life as a lithographer for large printing presses.  He married Letah...