Rev. Dr. James L. Blair
May 10, 2026
Rev. Dr. James L. Blair passed away May 10, 2026, at University Health Lakewood Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 4, 1931.
COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE.
John Gary Headrick
May 7, 2026
John Gary Headrick, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Liberty Hospital, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Born on June 20, 1944, to John Henry and Maxine (Black) Headrick, Gary grew up on the family farm at St. Charles, Iowa. After graduating from I35 High School in 1962, he worked on the farm along side...
Timothy J. Smith
May 7, 2026
Timothy James Smith, 68, passed away on May 7, 2026, in Liberty, Missouri, leaving behind a
legacy of kindness that touched everyone who crossed his path.
Born in Kansas City and raised in Lawson, Missouri, where he graduated with the class of 1976
from Lawson High School, Tim's life took him on a journey that included years in and around the
Austin, Texas area,...
John Russell Lane
May 5, 2026
John Russell Lane, 50, of Raytown, Missouri passed away on May 5, 2026. He was born April 27, 1976, in Wyandotte County, Kansas to the late John Rodney Lane and Rhonda Lane nee: Mefford.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 1-2 PM at Park Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow in Thursday at 2 PM. Interment will be...
Ronald Lee Evans
May 2, 2026
Ronald Lee Evans, 84 of Riverside, Missouri passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at the North Care Hospice House, North Kansas City, MO.
He was born on August 25, 1941, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Ron was the beloved son of Howard and Wilma Evans. He spent a happy childhood in Willow Brook and graduated from Faucet Missouri High School in...
Eleanor D. Williams
Apr 30, 2026
Eleanor Dorothea Williams entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Her passing was unexpected, yet her life lives on as a beautiful testimony of faith, love, and steadfast commitment to those she cherished.
Eleanor was born on October 9, 1933, in Harrisonville, Missouri, to Wallace B. and Edith Greene. She was the youngest of three children. Her older siblings, Dorothea...
Carl Gene Slusser
Apr 29, 2026
Carl Gene Slusser 81, of Independence, MO passed away, April 29, 2026.
He was born on February 8, 1945 to William Slusser and Addie (Purvis) Slusser in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Kansas City and Raytown Missouri and graduated from Raytown High School. Carl then served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.On February 17,...
James H. "Jim" Stolte
Apr 28, 2026
James H. “Jim” Stolte, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, Born August 26 1948, passed away peacefully at his home on April 28, 2026 after battling cancer. Born in South Amboy, New Jersey, Jim lived a life rooted in dedication, resilience, and deep love for his family.
Jim graduated from high school in St. Clair, Missouri, in 1966 and went on to...
David Scott Hadley
Apr 27, 2026
David “Scott” Hadley, 71, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away on April 27, 2026. After over a two year battle with brain cancer. Born on July 11, 1954, to Paul and Rosemary Hadley, he was a lifelong resident of Kansas City. Graduating in 1972 from Winnetonka High School, Scott pursued his interests in cars from racing his 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle...
Robin Paul Kilbane
Apr 26, 2026
Robin Paul Kilbane, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2026, at 9:50 p.m.
Robin was born on August 30, 1962 to Barbara Toellner and Thomas Kilbane. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and also spent time living in Midway, Mobile Alabama, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina—places he carried with him throughout his life.
Robin proudly...
Charles Lee Coen
Apr 26, 2026
Charles Lee Coen, 71, passed away on April 26, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Samual Lee Coen and Miriam Amelia Coen.
Charles lived most of his life in Kansas City, Missouri. Following the passing of his wife, he moved to Harrisonville, Missouri, where he spent the last eight years close to his daughter,...
Ernest Harris
Apr 25, 2026
Ernest Harris Jr, 94, died peacefully on April 25, 2026, at the Gardens at Barry Road in Kansas City, MO, with family by his side.
Ernest was born on July 7, 1931, in Ozone, Arkansas, to Ernest and Effie Blanch (Perry) Harris. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1950, where he played basketball and was a member of the FFA....
Lenore Jean Ryberg
Apr 23, 2026
Lenore was born on November 4, 1927. She passed away April 23, 2026, at the home. She will be deeply missed by who knew and loved her.
COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED AT A LATER DATE.
David Andrew Dorminey
Apr 23, 2026
David Andrew Dorminey, age 50, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on April 23, 2026. David was born March 23, 1976 to Sharon Noffsinger and William Dorminey Jr. He grew up in Junction City, Kansas, and also spent time living in Germany, Colorado, Washington State, and Missouri—places he carried with him throughout his life.
David proudly served his country in the...
William "Fenton" Ferguson
Apr 21, 2026
Fenton Ferguson, age 64, passed away April 21, 2026 at his home in Liberty, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held 6-8pm on June 4 at Davis Event Center (formerly Beck Event Center) in Harrisonville, Missouri. His ashes will be interred at the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, Missouri.
William Fenton Ferguson was born July 23, 1963 in Butler, Missouri...
Ben Earl Dusenbery
Apr 21, 2026
Ben Earl Dusenbery, 84 of Pleasant Valley Mo passed away peacefully in his sleep on 4/21/26.
Ben graduated from Liberty H.S. In 1961. This is where he met his high school sweetheart, Lois Darlene Clark. He started working at Wabash Railroad in 1962 and retired from Norfolk Southern in 2002. After retirement from work and coaching, Ben and Lois moved to...
Robert Milton Sego
Apr 20, 2026
Robert Milton Sego entered his heavenly home on April 20, 2026, after a fall and battle with primary progressive aphasia. He was a true disciple of Christ, a faithful, loving husband and father, and a dear friend to many. He led by example and was thoughtful and wise in his counsel.
Bob, as he was known to family and friends, was...
Theresa Josephine (Traub) McClellan
Apr 18, 2026
Theresa Josephine (Traub) McClellan, born on May 12, 1940, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. She lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and an enduring love for the simple pleasures that made her days meaningful and joyous.
Throughout her career, Theresa contributed her skills as a secretary in the banking sector, where she was known for her professionalism and...
Ailene M Chapa
Apr 17, 2026
Aileen Marie Faulhaber-Chapa, born on Magnes & Mary (Trimle) Faulhaber on December 8, 1932, in Mount Angel /Woodburn, Oregan. She was the baby of 10 children.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Siblings, Two daughters: Connie Faulhaber (Gasperino) and Linda Faulhaber and Johnny Faulhaber.
In life Aileen was a hard but beautiful woman. She worked in Blinds and bars.
She is...
Cheryl Capell
Apr 16, 2026
Cheryl Capell, a woman of boundless love and a truly free spirit, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at Pinnacle Point Wellness in Riverside, Missouri, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on November 7, 1961, in Kansas City, MO to Homer and Margaret (Dobbins) Capell, Cheryl’s life was defined by the warmth she extended to others. Though she faced...
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