Obituaries

Jul 8, 2016

Richard D. Bledsoe, 78, of Kansas City passed away July 8, 2016. Richard was born in Butler, MO on Aug. 12, 1937 to Elmer and Thelma Bledsoe. Richard married Wanda Douglas on Dec. 18, 1959 and they have enjoyed almost 56 years together. He proudly served his country in the Navy from 1955 – 1957. Richard worked for 27 years...

Jun 28, 2016

Jack M. Sheppard, 67, of Kansas City passed away on June 28, 2016. Jack was born in Claremore, Oklahoma to Earl & Naomi Sheppard on October 26, 1948. Jack loved fishing and hunting. He worked as an auto mechanic at several different locations, but the majority of his career was spent at Ford. He was a member of the Cherokee...

Jun 26, 2016

Jun 22, 2016

Marjorie E. Barth, 92, of Lee’s Summit entered into her eternal home on June 22, 2016. Marjorie was born in December of 1923 to Earl and Ruth Hadley in Marietta, Ohio. She was a registered nurse most of her life, working in many different disciplines throughout her long career. Marjorie married in March of 1946 to Duane Barth, they enjoyed...

Jun 21, 2016

Jun 21, 2016

Juanita J. Norris, 68, of Raymore passed away on June 21, 2016. Juanita “Bo” was born to Jack & Martha Vaught on February 25, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri. She spent her career working as a Systems Administrator for the IRS, where she retired from in 2007; she was fortunate to make lifelong friends during this journey. Juanita married Donald...

Jun 19, 2016

KEMP William “Bill” J. Kemp, 69, of Grandview, passed on June 19th. Born to Woodrow “Woody” and Roberta Kemp of Winona, KS. Bill was raised on a small farm in western Kansas. He graduated from Fort Hays State University where he was a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity.  He married Judy Anderson Kemp, his wife for 48 years, and moved...

Jun 18, 2016

Robert Roland Callaway, 87, of Belton, Missouri died at 12:10 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2016 in the Kansas City Hospice House. Born December 22, 1928 in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Earl and Verna (Buxton) Callaway. He married Bonnie Jeanne Daugherty on February 12, 1949 in Burlington. Robert (Bob) worked as a proud union member of the International...

Jun 17, 2016

Margie J (Dodds) Stockert, 71, of Lee's Summit, MO passed away on June 17th, 2016. Margie was born June 27th, in Independence, KS to George and Pauline Dodds. Margie touched many lives. If you were lucky enough to know her, then you were loved by her. Her family, friends, and puppy, Newbie were her entire world. She was preceded in...

Jun 16, 2016

Joshua Gabriel Smallwood, 34, of Kansas City Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 16th. Joshua was born March 18th 1982 in Anniston Alabama to Bo and Karen Smallwood.  He was a graduate of Jacksonville High School Year 2000 and a graduate of Bessemer Tech as Certified Automotive Mechanic.  He was a member of World Revival Church in Kansas City where he also...

Jun 14, 2016

Teresa L. Baker (Wright), 60, of Lee's Summit, MO passed away on June 14, 2016. Teresa was born on August 29, 1955 to James and Nancy Baker in Kansas City, MO. She is survived by her parents; her two children: Rachelle Wright and Brian Wright; her brother, Steve Baker; and many others. A memorial service will be held on Saturday,...

Jun 3, 2016

Patsy R. Walker, 84, of Raytown went to be home with her Lord on June 3, 2016. Patsy was born on May 4, 1932 to Patrick and Minnie Cress in Stonega, VA. Patsy married Garfield Walker on June 29, 1952, and would have been celebrating 64 years together this month. She worked in Washington, D.C. for the National Geographic. She...

May 28, 2016

On October 24, 1930, Vernishtine Hankton Abson (deceased) presented James B. Abson (deceased) with the first of five children. They named her LoResie. LoResie was a very outgoing child and excelled in school. Resie was born in Oakland, LA and moved with her family to Crossett in 1938. As a teenager, Resie married Clemmie Wimberly. To this union were born...

May 26, 2016

May 25, 2016

Melvin Walter Heimsoth, 84, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2016. Mr. Heimsoth was born November 4, 1931 into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. Heimsoth and Johanna L. Harms in Lake Creek, Benton County, Missouri. Mr. Melvin W. Heimsoth and Miss Betty J. Eagar were united in marriage on December 16, 1955. They...

May 13, 2016

MARY LOU TUOHEY BAUER WAKEFIELD Mary Wakefield, 81, of Grandview, MO passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at KC Hospice House. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Longview Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow in Longview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial...

May 7, 2016

Apr 27, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

The Lord called on Lois Ray on April 8, 2016.  Lois passed away peacefully at Sunrise Senior Living after battling Alzheimer’s disease for a number of years. Lois was born in Joplin, Missouri to Neil and Madeline Wilson as the older of their two daughters.  Growing up in Kansas City, Lois enjoyed reading and playing violin.  After high school, Lois attended Baker University...

Apr 7, 2016

Loretta Christine “Chris” (Spradley) Selby 69, of Lee’s Summit passed away on April 7th at her home surrounded by her loving husband of 32 years and family. Chris was born in Waycross, Georgia and lived her childhood in Florida before making Kansas City, MO her home for nearly 45 years.  Chris fought a courageous battle against cancer, and chose to live...