Obituaries

May 10, 2019

Harold Austin Hewitt, passed into the loving arms of his savior on 10 May 2019.  Reunited with Rita, his wife of 70 years, together they stroll heaven’s garden basking in the glory of god and being together again.  Harold was born 13 August 1922 in Milford, Nebraska.  The son of George S and Matilda (Raitt) Hewitt, he was the...

May 6, 2019

Mary Louise Bullington, 95, of Kansas City, Mo peacefully passed surrounded by her loving family on May 6, 2019 at Research Medical Center.

Mary, daughter of Charlie and Myrtle Roach, was born October 22, 1923 in Springfield, Mo.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Mary was fiercely...

May 6, 2019

Jean Larson, 82, of Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on May 6, 2019 after a long and courageous journey following her stroke in 2002.

Jean was born on October 29, 1936 to Roland and Gwendolyn Spencer. Jean married Kenneth Larson in 1955 in Warrensburg, MO. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

May 3, 2019

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Shay, 86, of Kansas City, died at home on Friday, May 3, 2019. She was born July 1, 1932, in St. Paul, Kansas to the late Frank Charles and Hazel Maude (Frost) Steimel.

Betty was a strong woman of faith who liked to keep moving. In her younger years, she balanced a busy life,...

May 3, 2019

Arline J. O’Rourke passed away at the age of 92 on May 3, 2019.

Arline was born in Phillips, South Dakota on September 21, 1926 to Theodore and Hilda Muffat. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in science. She married James W. O’Rourke in 1950. They had three children: Michael, DeeAnn, and Nancy...

May 2, 2019

William L. “Bill” Ward Jr., 78, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born August 25, 1940, in Kansas City, MO to the late William L. Sr. and Celestine (Pfiefer) Ward.

Bill proudly served in the U.S. Air Force after high-school and then earned a Bachelors Degree from...

May 1, 2019

William “Bill” Tracy Bandy, Jr., 97, of Grandview, Missouri passed away on May 1, 2019 at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Bill was born on February 13, 1922 in Taylorville, Illinois to William T. Bandy, Sr. and Nettie A. (Wolfe) Bandy. He served in the US Army and US Air Force. Bill married Joan Simerly on...

Apr 30, 2019

Perry Arthur (“PAT”) Thayer, Jr., 92, of Grandview Missouri passed away on April 30th, 2019.

Pat was born the 30th of January 1927 in Amarillo Texas to Ruth Ann and Perry A. Thayer Sr.  He attended local schools in Amarillo and eventually attended Kemper Military Academy in Boonville MO.  Pat left Kemper and enlisted in the United...

Apr 30, 2019

Marilyn N. Cox formerly of Raymore, MO, most recently of Amarillo, TX passed away on April 30, 2019.

Marilyn was born to Elmo J. West and Ellen M. West on June 17, 1935 in Independence, MO. She won her battles with cancer and now lives in eternity. She leaves behind: a son, David and his wife, Susie;...

Apr 26, 2019

Billy Wayne Sparrow, age 89, passed away on April 26, 2019 of renal failure at Liberty Health & Wellness Nursing Home.

Billy was born February 16, 1930, and was the cherished baby brother of Lorene Sparrow Coffman, who preceded him in death at the young age of 49. There were 13 years difference in their ages, but...

Apr 26, 2019

David S. “Scott” Talley, 67, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019 following a courageous battle with chondrosarcoma.

Scott was born October 30 in Findlay, Ohio to Chief Master Sergeant (ret) Harold and Mrs. Jeannie (Parker) Talley and graduated from Commerce HS in Commerce, TX in 1969. Scott returned to college while working...

Apr 21, 2019

Deanna Marie Cox (Wagar), 74

Deanna, resident of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on April 21st, 2019 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Deanna was born October 1, 1944 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Dean Wagar and Isabel (Brown) Wagar.

Deanna was preceeded in death by her parents. She is...

Apr 20, 2019

Glen R. Jennings, 78, of KCMO, died Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born March 20, 1941 in Cass County, MO to the late Tillman and MaeDean (Ploss) Jennings.

Glen was a simple, hardworking farm boy, who never met a stranger and had a tremendous work ethic; never complaining no matter how much his back may have...

Apr 17, 2019

Richard Paul Deiters, Jr., 72, of Belton, Missouri passed away on April 17, 2019 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, Missouri.

Richard was born on October 18, 1946 to Richard P. Deiters, Sr. and Martha Deiters in Cincinnati, Ohio. After high school, Richard joined the United States Marines, beginning his service in 1965 and retiring in 1985. That...

Apr 11, 2019

Danny Jones, 58, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was born November 22, 1960, in Lockwood, Missouri to Frances (Huser) Jones and the late Merl Jones.

Danny, was a gentle and protective big brother who loved being outdoors especially deer hunting with his father. When he left High School, he served in...

Apr 7, 2019

Naomi L. Robinson, 78, of Raymore, MO. Died peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. She was born December 6, 1940 to the late Zack and Ethel (Hurst) Warner.

She was a wonderful strict mother. She previously worked for Business Men’s Assurance (BMA), Marion Laboratories and Darron Properties. She was the...

Mar 22, 2019

Tom Fowler was born to Lawson (Deb Wood-Fowler) and Dona (Miller) Fowler on July 30, 1964 and raised in Lee's Summit with his three sisters; Terri Bressman (Kevin) Dumdei of Lone Jack, MO; Tracie (Shawn) Jarvis of Bochito, OK; and Trisha (Michael) Arcuri.

When Tom asked for, and received, a guitar for his 12th birthday, his life became permanently intertwined with music. Rarely did Tom go...

Mar 18, 2019

David Franklin Gruner, 58, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 18, 2019 at KC Hospice House surrounded by family.

David was born on February 15, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to Gerald and Dorothy Gruner. He graduated from Ruskin High School in 1979. Dave went to work for O’Brien Partition as a carpenter and later...

Mar 17, 2019

John “Jack” Barry , 88, passed away on March 17, 2019 at home.

Jack was born on his mother’s birthday, July 27, 1930 in Pottsville, PA to Vincent and Elsie (Foster) Barry. After service as a Chief Radioman in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War he graduated from Penn State University. He worked for the U.S. Government...

Mar 15, 2019

James M. Thompson, Esq, well known and highly respected Attorney at Law in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, died at his home in the late evening of Friday, March 15, 2019. His death ended his pain and suffering and struggles from debilitating health issues that began May 13, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 42...