Obituaries
Laurie Sue Meyer
Apr 26, 2024
Laurie Sue Meyer, who many called the cat with a thousand lives, completed her final life on Friday, April 26th, 2024, at the age of sixty-eight.
Laurie was born in Kansas City, MO on October 18th, 1955, to James Richard Rudy (an engineer for the Atomic Energy Commission during WWII) and June Ann Clark (a nurse during WWII) at Menorah Medical...
Ralph Wayne Sands
Apr 22, 2024
Ralph Wayne Sands, 87, Grandview, MO passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning of April 22, 2024.
Ralph was born on September 16, 1936, to Herbert (HB) and Mary Sands in Sedalia, MO. Ralph spent his formative years growing up in Sedalia, which was also where he met his true love, Mildred.
After graduating from Smith-Cotton High School in...
Shirley Newhouse
Apr 21, 2024
In loving memory of Shirley Newhouse, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many passed away on April 21, 2024. She was a devoted mother, a pillar of strength, and a source of inspiration to all who knew her. Shirley lived a life marked by love, resilience, and unwavering faith in God. Whether through her work, her friendships, or her...
Betty B. Parrish
Apr 18, 2024
Betty B. Parrish, 84, passed away April 18, 2024. Visitation will be Monday, April 22, from 10-11am followed by services at 11am, all at Longview Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Betty was born on July 30, 1939, in Neosho, Missouri. She grew up in Springfield, where she graduated from...
Helen Louise Merryfield
Apr 16, 2024
Helen Louise Merryfield, 95, passed away April 16, 2024 at Belton Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11am on Saturday, April 20th at Longview Funeral Home, 12700 SE Raytown Rd, Kansas City. Burial will take place at 2pm at Utica Cemetery, Utica, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Utica Cemetery.
Helen was born on September 11, 1928 in...
Roger Lee Beatty
Apr 8, 2024
Roger Lee Beatty, 74, passed away on April 8, 2024.
Roger was born on August 11, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Washington High School before enlisting in the U. S. Marine Corp, where he was the recipient of two Purple Hearts before his honorable discharge. When he was not working, he enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Roger was...
David Keith Irvin
Apr 4, 2024
David Keith Irvin
December 10, 1943--April 4,2024
David Keith Irvin was born 10 December 1943 in McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois, the third child of Cecil Grayson and Nora Odel [Combs] Irvin. Siblings: Sharon Sue [Irvin] Campbell, Larry Marvin Irvin, and Stephanie Grace [Irvin] [Whitson] Higgins. While in high school, David played trumpet for the national champion Black Knights Drum & Bugle Corps...
Gregory D. Taylor
Apr 1, 2024
Gregory D. Taylor sadly left us on April 1st, 2024, at the age of 65. As we did, I’m sure you’ll find humor in the date he departed. Greg was born on November 22, 1958 to Dean and Datha Taylor.
In his early years, he was known as “Chip” or “Chipper,” a nick-name given to him by his paternal grandmother....
Jim Chapman
Mar 30, 2024
Aaron James Chapman (Jim), 86, passed away peacefully at the John Knox Village Care Center, Lee’s Summit, MO on March 30, 2024. He was born in Parsons, KS on July 4, 1937 to the late Albert and Elsie Chapman and was later joined by two younger sisters, Colleen Greenlee and Patricia Chapman, who pre-deceased him.
In 1955, he married his childhood...
Fred H. Price
Mar 28, 2024
Fred H. Price, 81, passed away at Saint Luke's Hospice House following an extended lung illness. A visitation will be held at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 4, from 9:45am-10:45am, followed by a memorial service at 11am. Inurnment with military honors will follow at the church columbarium. Memorial contributions are suggested to Woods Chapel UMC, American Legion...
Doris L. Wilder
Mar 26, 2024
Doris L. Wilder, 82, passed away on March 26, 2024. Born May 9, 1941, to Perry and Lena (Maddox) Rearden in Carrollton, MO. She graduated from Carrollton High School in 1959 and moved to Kansas City, MO to work for Hallmark Cards. She met Stan Wilder in 1960 and they were married on February 22, 1964. They welcomed one daughter,...
Sharon Lee Schell
Mar 24, 2024
Sharon Lee Schell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and esteemed elementary school teacher and librarian went home to be with Jesus on March 24, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1947, in Dodge City, Kansas, to her loving parents Cornelius and Mary Isaac. Sharon's life was a tapestry of cherished memories and meaningful moments. She was known for her passion for...
William M. Jackson
Mar 23, 2024
William (Bill) M. Jackson passed peacefully March 23, 2024, surrounded by family. Bill was born September 8, 1942, to Obea and Elsie Jackson in Anderson, MO. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1960. Later, he attended Kansas City Business College studying Traffic Management. After high school graduation, he moved to Kansas City to find a job.
His early jobs included...
Robert Ray Bloom
Mar 21, 2024
Robert Ray Bloom (Bob), a man of deep faith, who was known for his strong values and small-town upbringing, passed away on March 21st, 2024 in Independence, Mo. Bob was born on August 30th,1943 in Nevada, Mo. to Frank and Myrtle Bloom. He graduated from Nevada High School in 1961. He then attended Fort Scott Junior College and Pittsburg State...
James E. Anderson, Jr.
Mar 16, 2024
James E. Anderson Jr., 80, of Grandview, Missouri, met the Lord on March 16, 2024. After being in and out of the hospital over the last few months, he died peacefully at Belton Regional Medical Center. Jim was born on December 27, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois to James and Marcella Anderson. He married Judy, his junior high sweetheart...
Ella Mae Banker
Mar 13, 2024
Ella Mae Banker, 91, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 28th, 1933, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ella Mae's journey was one marked by vibrant experiences and cherished moments.
After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1955, Ella Mae embarked on a beautiful chapter of her life. On May...
Martha I. Ryberg
Feb 21, 2024
Martha Ryberg, 88, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., was born in Garden City, Mo. on April 1, 1935 to Roy and Goldina Shubert. She passed away at St. Luke’s Hospice House on February 21, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. She married John Ryberg on October 30, 1953. They were married for 51 years until John’s death in 2004. Martha was...
Archie Darrell Hampton
Feb 7, 2024
Archie Darrell Hampton
July 22nd, 1934 – February 7th, 2024
Belton, Missouri
Archie Darrell Hampton, beloved husband, stepdad and PaPa to six step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren, passed away on February 7th, 2024 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, Missouri.
Darrell was born on July 22nd, 1934 in Milan, Missouri to Eleanor Riddle and Archie Hampton. After graduating Milan High School in 1952, Darrell...
Barbara G. Little
Feb 2, 2024
Barbara Garrison Little, 93, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on February 2nd, 2024.
Barbara was born on June 9, 1930, to the loving home of Ed and Anna Garrison in North Wildwood, New Jersey. She spent most of her childhood in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. She graduated valedictorian of her high school senior class and, later she went...
Janice L. Deiters
Feb 2, 2024
Janice L. Deiters, a former FBI employee and adored neighborhood mom, passed away on February 2, 2024, in Raymore, Missouri. She was born on September 21, 1944, in Wellsville, Ohio, to Frederick and Genevieve Matthews.
Throughout her life, Janice had a profound impact on those around her with her kind and loving nature. She will be fondly remembered for her homemade...
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