Obituaries

Deborah Williamson

Deborah Williamson

Jan 28, 2026

Deborah (Debbie) Williamson (Cobb)

Debbie was born on May 23, 1951, the daughter of Clyde J Cobb and Dolly (Fortenberry) Cobb. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Brothers Clyde and Jerry, Sister Shirley and Husband Ralph M Williamson Jr. Debbie is Survived by her daughters Serita and Sheila and her son Ralph III (Tracey). Debbie was loved by many...

Harry Magee

Harry Magee

Jan 8, 2026

Harry I. Magee

February 15, 1946 – January 8, 2026

Harry I. Magee, 79, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born in Hastings, Nebraska, to Dwight W. Magee and Virginia (Billings) Magee, Harry lived a life defined by service, loyalty, and an unmistakable warmth that drew people in and made them feel seen.

Harry was a beacon....

Sonny Rue

Sonny Rue

Feb 3, 2026

Sonny Rue, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on February 3, 2026, at St. Luke’s East Hospital following a short illness. He was born on March 10, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Oris and Edna (Odell) Rue, the youngest of three children. A lifelong resident of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Sonny worked for Hansen Dental Lab in Mission, Kansas,...

Frank D. Brown

Frank D. Brown

Feb 2, 2026

Frank D. Brown, 69, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away at home on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Raymond D. and Twila (Hillsman) Brown on August 31, 1956.

He is survived by his wife Michelle, of 51 years sons Frank (Jessica) Jr., Raymond (Kasey), and Michael Brown, 5 grandchildren: Lauren, Alexander, Brayden,...

Clark Lynn Hulbert

Clark Lynn Hulbert

Feb 2, 2026

Clark Lynn Hulbert, 80, of Belton, Missouri, entered into rest with Jesus on February 2, 2026.

Clark took his first breath on March 14, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, where his dad was stationed in the Navy during the latter days of World War II. He was the eldest of five children born to Carroll and Inez Hulbert. His siblings are...

Norma J Baucom

Norma J Baucom

Feb 2, 2026

Norma Jeanne (McMillan) Baucom, born November 30, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at home in Independence, Missouri. She was 86 years old.

A lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, Norma‘s journey began in the heart of Kansas City and remained rooted in the area she loved. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1957, where she met her...

Jean Pearson

Jean Pearson

Feb 1, 2026

Jean Carolyn (Thomlinson) Pearson, age 83, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 1, 2026. Jean was born on June 15, 1942, in Springfield, Missouri. Her father died when Jean was two years old. Her mother worked two jobs to provide for Jean and her two brothers, and Jean took on many household responsibilities at a young age. She married...

Joseph R. Schuster

Joseph R. Schuster

Feb 1, 2026

Joseph (Joe) R. Schuster, formerly of Bernard,Iowa passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on May 17, 1936, Joe enjoyed a long life filled with simple pleasures.

A faithful member of the Sacred Heart of Filmore in Bernard, Iowa, he later found a spiritual home at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, Missouri. He was a...

Rosie M. Sales

Rosie M. Sales

Feb 1, 2026

Rosie M. Sales, of Liberty, Missouri, a cherished matriarch and beloved friend, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 2, 1939, Rosie was a woman of deep faith whose love for her family shaped every chapter of her life.

Rosie grew up on a farm in Jamestown, Missouri. As a young woman, she moved...

Ronald D. Frazier

Ronald D. Frazier

Jan 30, 2026

Ronald Dennis Frazier, 83, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at home. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., to Matthew and Laura Jamerson Frazier. 

Ronald is survived by his wife of forty years, Katherine Frazier, two daughters, Regina Frazier and Sheila Swinton, four grandchildren, Anthony Bostic, Dearin Robertson, Erica Smith, and Shakila Smith, three great grandchildren Elias, Emmy, and...

Marilyn Jean Maddick

Marilyn Jean Maddick

Jan 29, 2026

Marilyn Jean Maddick, 91, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away on January 29, 2026, at home.

Marilyn was born April 18, 1934, in Minlo, Iowa, the second of four children of Miles and Dorothy (Burnham) Gibson. She grew up in Guthrie County, Iowa, and attended school in Linden, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Gary E. Maddick on July 27, 1952,...

Linda Marie Snow

Linda Marie Snow

Jan 29, 2026

Linda Marie (Afrisio) Snow, age 75, passed away peacefully in her Kansas City, Missouri, home on January 29, 2026. Born on December 5, 1950, Linda lived a life defined by boundless positivity, a servant’s heart, and an unwavering devotion to the Lord, and those she loved.

In 1971, Linda married the love of her life, Ron Snow. Together, they built a...

Lila Carlene (Bell) Wietharn

Lila Carlene (Bell) Wietharn

Jan 27, 2026

Lila Carlene (Bell) Wietharn, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully into her heavenly home on January 27th, 2026 at North Kansas City Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 27, 1952 in St. Joseph, MO, the cherished daughter of Vern and Carrie Bell. Lila was the youngest of two children and was preceded in death...

Gordon Brian Hubbs

Gordon Brian Hubbs

Jan 25, 2026

Gordon Brian Hubbs passed away at the age of 76 on January 25th, 2026 in his home in Liberty, Missouri surrounded by family. Gordon was born on December 23, 1949 in Marengo Illinois.

As a child he loved to sled on his toboggin in the winters, explore the outdoors, and go fishing with his brothers in the summers. He loved playing...

Teresa May Fricke

Teresa May Fricke

Jan 24, 2026

 Teresa Fricke

 

Teresa Fricke’s faith in God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ became sight on Jan. 24, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Chapel, 1600 Rte. 291, Liberty, MO, on Thursday, Jan. 29th at 4 p.m.

Teresa, the loving daughter of Benjamin and Arlene Fricke of rural David City, NE, was...

Jerold A Ramos

Jerold A Ramos

Jan 23, 2026

Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather & Friend

Jerold (Jerry) Ramos Sr., a resident of Glenaire, MO, entered his heavenly home on January 23rd, 2026. He passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Glenaire, MO. His body can now rest, and his soul has found peace.

Jerry was born on June 29th, 1956, in Cicero, IL, the fourth of six children...

Beryl Gwen Wilson

Beryl Gwen Wilson

Jan 23, 2026

Beryl Gwen Wilson, 90, passed away on January 23, 2026. Beryl (Niblock) Wilson was born on August 12, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri to Herbert and Majorie (Albro) Niblock. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1953.



Beryl Niblock was married to Ronald Wilson on December 11, 1954. They made their home in the Kansas City area while Ron finished his...

Barbara Irick Small

Barbara Irick Small

Jan 23, 2026

Barbara Irick Small

Barbara Eileen Irick was born in St. Louis, MO on August 31, 1936, to Beulah (Needham) and Harry K. Irick. She passed away at the age of 89, while surrounded by family, on January 23, 2026. While she was still a child the family moved to Fulton, MO where she was raised and she later graduated from Fulton...

Barbara Lee Heinisch

Barbara Lee Heinisch

Jan 22, 2026

Barbara Lee Heinisch March 22, 1936 -- January 22, 2026. Barbara Lee Heinisch passed peacefully January 22, 2026 with family at her side in Kearney, MO.

Barbara was born in Baltimore, MD to Charles and Barbara Hund. Upon high school graduation she worked for General Electric, Delta Airlines and Standard Oil in Houston, TX.

It was in Houston where she would meet...

Brian Lee Sass

Brian Lee Sass

Jan 22, 2026

Brian Lee Sass, 65, of North Kansas City, MO, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 22, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Born on November 27, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Donald and Marilyn (Ethridge) Sass, He was a proud 1978 graduate of Basehor-Linwood High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Art in Journalism...