Obituaries

Herbert Bowers

Oct 2, 2022

Herbert W. Bowers, 84, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on October 2, 2022.  Visitation will be from 1-2pm on Friday, October 7 followed by services at 2pm, all at Longview Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the KC Pet Project.

Herb was born on January 23,...

Alex Coomer

Sep 29, 2022

Alex Michael Coomer, 40, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2022. Alex was born into the loving home of Allan Gene Coomer and Carol Ann (Zuniga) Coomer on January 20, 1982, in Kansas City, Missouri. Although Alex’s life was short his big loving heart will live on in memory with his family and friends.

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James "Pookie" Herrod Sr.

Sep 15, 2022

James Leon Herrod Sr. (Pookie) passed away peacefully at his home on September 15, 2022. He was born into the loving home of Leonard Herrod and Alice (Kornegay) Herrod on October 23, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Pookie received his education in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Faver High School in 1955. He went on to...

Norma Corbin

Sep 13, 2022

Norma Jean Corbin, 90, of Independence, Mo passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 03, 1932, to the late Roy and Eula Fairchild. She was married to the love of her life, Emory T. Corbin.

Norma was a faithful member of the Country Meadows Baptist Church in...

Joe Hicks Sr.

Sep 6, 2022

Joe Tom Hicks Sr., 81, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on September 6, 2022. He was born on October 21, 1940, in Sunflower, Mississippi to the loving union of James & Mary Hicks. He was the second son of three boys. His Father, Mother and his older brother John have preceded him in death.

At an...

Dora Anderson

Sep 4, 2022

Dora Lee Anderson, 88, of Belton, Missouri passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022, at Belton Regional Hospital. Dora was born into the loving home of Doug and Stella McFarland on April 11, 1934, in Woodville, Mississippi.

Dora was a hard-working woman that had a heart of gold. She would help anyone that truly needed and willing...

Steven Zagar

Aug 24, 2022

Steven Michael Zagar, 70, of Grandview, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. Steven was born on March 4, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas to the home of Frank Anthony Zagar and Frances R. (Heenan) Manis.

Steven met the love of his life Carol Hix, and they were married.  From this union...

Mary Sands

Aug 24, 2022

Mary K. Sands, 62, of Raytown, MO passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born to Kenneth and Doris Johnson (Hall) on November 28, 1959. She grew up in Raytown, MO and graduated from Raytown South Senior High School in 1978. Mary met her first husband, Glen, in high school. They...

Louis Miller

Aug 23, 2022

Louis J. Miller Jr, 72, of Claycomo, MO left this earth on August 23rd, 2022.  Our hearts and souls are heavy with his absence.

Lou was born on October 17th, 1949, to Lola and Louis J Miller Sr. in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from North Kansas City High School in 1967, Lou was drafted by the...

Samuel Warren

Aug 20, 2022

Like a Wild Mustang he couldn't  be broken. A Free spirit, harnessed only by his true nature. He always showed up and showed out!

April 23 1963, Samuel Byron Warren was born to the union of Wilda & Clifford Warren, and later brought up by Dennis Winslett. In his youth he enjoyed sports with a highlight in...

Larry Corum

Aug 11, 2022

Larry Lee Corum, 66. Of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on August 11, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Hospice House. Larry was born to LeRoy and Shirley M. Corum in Butler, Missouri on November 30, 1955.

He was a track athlete with an exceptional GPA while attending Ruskin High School. He enjoyed working on...

Brian Reiff

Aug 6, 2022

Brian Reiff, age 50 of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 6, 2022. He was born in Denver Colorado to John (Doug) Reiff and Joyce Carey Reiff on March 30, 1972. He was an amazing and loving son, brother, father, and friend.

Brian led a simple life; he made friends everywhere he went and was...

Kenley Ruhl

Aug 5, 2022

Kenley Marie Ruhl, passed away on August 5, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at Longview Funeral Home, with visitation on Friday, August 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service on Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m..

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Deana "Frankie" Fotopoulos

Aug 4, 2022

After extended illnesses, a caring, kind and loving soul, Frankie Deana Fotopoulos, died Aug. 4, 2022, in Belton, Missouri.

A 1968 graduate of Ponca City Senior High School, Deana received a B.A. in Education from Central State College (now Central State University) in Edmond, Oklahoma, in 1973, joining the faculty of the Tonkawa, Oklahoma, high school. She...

Darion Lesui

Aug 4, 2022

Darion Joseph Lesui departed this earth and entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Clark Lesui.

Darion, known fondly as DJ, was born on March 3, 1995, in Kansas City, MO, to Kayla Yvonne Brown and Roy Joseph Lesui. DJ spent his young years surrounded by a loving...

Wallace Okazaki

Aug 1, 2022

Wallace (Wally) K. Okazaki, 89, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on August 1, 2022. Wally was born on September 15, 1932, the youngest of nine children born to Kaichiro and Hisano Okazaki in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Wally is survived by his daughter Lisa Okazaki, and his sisters Sueno (Gladys) Okazaki and Patricia Okazaki. He was preceded...

Dian Reagan

Jul 30, 2022

Our dear mother, Dian Marie Reagan, passed away on July 30, 2022, at the age of 83, at her home in Gallatin, MO.

Dian was born on June 23, 1939, in Grand Canyon, AZ to Alida Lucile and Beecher Starbird DuVall.

She was raised in Kansas City, attended Southwest High School, and worked as an...

Jonathan "Jon" Conrad

Jul 19, 2022

Jonathan “Jon” Ross Conrad, 37, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on July 19, 2022. Jonathan was born into the loving home of Ross Charles Conrad and Lisa Ann (Mitchell) Conrad on December 26, 1984, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the youngest of 3 children growing up with the biggest heart but always getting injured and keeping...