Obituaries

Feb 14, 2021

David Ernest Herbert, 64, passed away February 14, 2021.  Funeral services will be Tuesday February 23 at Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery with Visitation starting 1pm with Funeral at 2pm followed by the committal service.

David was born on March 7, 1956 in Kansas City, Mo to Rod and JoAnn (Shive) Herbert. He grew up and attended High School in Raytown, Missouri before enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he served as an electrician for a...

Feb 8, 2021

Dorothy Ann Hancock, 98, Belton, Mo passed away February 8, 2021. Graveside service will be 11am Friday, February 12, 2021 at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens SW, 228 MO-13, Warrensburg, Mo 64093.

Dorothy was born on December 14,1922 in Johnson County, Missouri to Reid and Anna (Teeter) Lindsey. She grew up and attended schools in Chilhowee, Mo. After graduating...

Jan 31, 2021

Our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Best Friend Karen Lynn Taylor (McKenna) passed away on January 31st 2021 at the age of 62. After a decade long fight with cancer, she passed peacefully into the next life at her home in Pleasant Hill MO surrounded by her loved ones.  Karen’s love of life did not come to an end...

Jan 27, 2021

Ruby Inez Weaver was born at home in Kansas City, MO on December 6, 1926 to the union of Fannie Truelove Williamson and Arthur Wiley Williamson. She had one sibling, Arthur Eddie Williamson.

Ruby accepted Christ at a young age. She was a long-time member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and later in life became a member...

Jan 26, 2021

Martha Louise Schroeder (nee Susich) was born on May 18, 1941 in Centerville, Iowa and died on January 26, 2021 at Wilshire Lakewood, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Her parents were John and Louise Susich. On May 28, 1960 she married the love of her life, Donald William Schroeder, and they remained happily married for 60 fantastic years.

She...

Jan 24, 2021

William Leon Milborn, 91, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on January 24, 2021. Bill, as he was known by many, was born on May 13, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to William M. and Lillian L. (Mellott) Milborn. In 1952, Bill joined the United States Airforce, where he served as a pilot for six years. While in the military,...

Jan 21, 2021

Norma Anne (Sparks) Kauffman, 85, passed away January 21, 2021.  A graveside service will be held at 11am on Friday, January 29, at Longview Cemetery. For those unable to attend in person, the graveside service will be livestreamed on the Facebook page of Longview Funeral Home at facebook.com/longviewfuneralhome

Norma was born on October 20, 1935 in Kingsville,...

Jan 20, 2021

Where does one begin to describe a man who gave so much and took so little? Jonathan P. Tomes was one of the most giving, loving, dedicated and loyal men I have ever known.  He loved his family deeply but struggled to show this in traditional emotional ways.  He showed his love through kind actions and thoughtful gifts and...

Jan 19, 2021

Our beloved Joshua Daniel Edmonds, 43, of Raymore, Missouri, lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on January 19, 2021.  He was at home, surrounded by loved ones, as he went to be with Jesus.  Joshua was a very loving and caring person, and embraced life with a passion.  He was the Finance Manager for Lang Chevrolet, and an...

Jan 19, 2021

Bobby Earl Grissom, Sr., 82, passed away January 19, 2021.  Funeral services will be 10am Monday, January 25 at Longview Funeral Home with burial to follow at Longview Cemetery.  Services will be live streamed on the Longview Funeral Home Facebook page with Facebook live @facebook.com/Longviewfuneralhome. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans.

Mr. Grissom was...

Jan 18, 2021

Words can't embody the adventurous warm character of Kathleen “Kathy” F. Richter. Her free-spirited, caring, creative and loving nature will be remembered most. Never afraid to take on a challenge and always there to lift others up, encourage their dreams, or to lend a healing hand. Her strength, courage, and kindness leave a legacy to follow.

Kathy...

Jan 14, 2021

Larry C. Vineyard, 78, of Grandview, passed away January 14, 2021.  Memorial services will be 1:00pm Tuesday, January 26 at Longview Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Longview Cemetery.

Larry was born on February 27, 1942 in Dixon, Missouri to Charlie and Grace (Giesler) Vineyard.  He was an aircraft electrician for the U.S. Navy, retiring in...

Jan 13, 2021

Roger “Coach Stew” Steward, 66, of Independence, passed away on January 13, 2021 at his home.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Ruskin Boy’s Track Program in care of Longview Funeral Home, 12700 S. Raytown Rd, KCMO 64149.

Roger Glen Steward was...

Jan 12, 2021

James William Benbrook, 84, of Lee’s Summit, passed away January 12, 2021.  Funeral services will be 1pm on Saturday, January 16 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 850 SE Church Street, Lee’s Summit, with visitation from 12-1pm.  Due to Covid restrictions and limited seating capacity at the church, the funeral service will be broadcast and can...

Jan 8, 2021

Joan Kathleen “Kate” Chalfant, aged 75 passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Kate was born in Evansville, Indiana on October 9, 1945. She grew up in Savannah, Missouri and was a graduate of Savannah High School and Avila University in Kansas City.

Kate is survived by her husband James E. Chalfant and her best friend and daughter Jessica P....

Dec 28, 2020

Gerson Guzman Jasso, 24 años, de Kansas City Missouri, falleció el 28 de diciembre de 2020. Nació en Juárez, México el 4 de mayo de 1996.Gerson era un ser lleno de amor e ideas, ¡y me refiero a muchas ideas! El amor por su familia y amigos era puro y genuino. Sus pasatiempos no tenían límites, siempre buscó...