Obituaries

Feb 11, 2026

Frederick Maurice Hubbard was born August 22nd of 1978 and passed away on February 11th, 2026. He was loved dearly by many and will be missed deeply. 

Feb 19, 2026

George Louis Morton, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born September 4, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Joseph and Mazie (Crane) Morton. 

George and his wife Alice were married for 58 years. George was a member of Local 264, for more than 69, years. 

A complete life story will be posted...

Feb 18, 2026

Jerry L. Haley passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his residence in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was born in Arkabutla, Mississippi, September 9, 1956.

A COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED SOON.

Feb 15, 2026

Donald H. Fletcher, 80, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. 

A visitation will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM at Liberty United Methodist Church (1001 Sunset Ave, Liberty, MO 64068). Funeral services will follow at 11:30 AM at the church. A full obituary will follow soon.

Feb 14, 2026

Eileen May Bennett, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026.Born on February 19, 1940, in Kansas City to Leo Roy and Mamie Thomas. On July 27, 1957, she was united in marriage to Billy Don Bennett. Together, they built a life centered around family and hard work. For over three decades, Eileen and Bill owned...

Feb 14, 2026

Kenneth Gregorie was a witty, intelligent, loving man. He was born in Kansas City, Mo on August 23rd. 1968 to James Gregorie and Roxie Grimes. He passed in his home in Blue Springs, Mo surrounded by family on February 14th, 2026 of Liver cancer after surviving two previous cases. He survived colon cancer and then liver cancer before it was...

Feb 14, 2026

Donald Eugene McDonald passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of February 14, 2026. Donald, the oldest child of Berry Eugene McDonald and Dessie Mae (Chunn) McDonald, was born November 15, 1945. When he was a year old, the family moved from Kansas City to a farm near Camden, MO.



Donald attended elementary school in Camden and graduated...

Feb 13, 2026

Danny Lewis Owen, born July 31, 1934, in Princeton, Missouri passed away peacefully February 13, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, service and community.

Danny grew up on a farm near Princeton, Missouri where he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a lifeguard at the community pool. After graduation from Ravanna high school in 1952, he spent two adventurous...

Feb 12, 2026

Loretta M. Yates, a cherished mother, and beloved member of the community, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on November 27, 1940, Loretta lived a life rich in love, commitment, and service, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

For nearly 40 years, Loretta served as a judge on the election board, demonstrating...

Feb 11, 2026

Michael Terry Drowns from Kansas City, Missouri passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 85.

Michael was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Linda Drowns. He is survived by his 3 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, including Holly (Drowns) Ridge (husband Jerry; children Jerry III, Hayden, and Hailey), Michelle (Drowns) Allmon (husband Adam; sons Zane...

Feb 8, 2026

Gloria Anne Gossett, age 87, passed on at Valley Manor Center in Excelsior Springs Missouri following a short illness.

Gloria was the third of four children and first daughter born on March 13, 1938, in Kansas City Missouri. Her parents were Bernice (Davidson) Puls and Fred Puls. Her early years were spent in Kansas City before her family moved to Liberty...

Feb 7, 2026

Feb 6, 2026

Marjorie “Sue” Miller, 88, of Appleton City, Missouri passed away February 6, 2026. She was born February 18, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri, the youngest of eight, to Ralph and Mildred Potter.

Sue attended Southeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri and worked as a supervisor in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals and retired as office manager at the family business in 2011.

Sue...

Feb 5, 2026

Jo Anna Moore, 77, of Kansas City, MO, passed peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by all the love she spent a lifetime giving so freely to others

Jo Anna was born on July 28, 1948, to Joseph and Leila Snider of Braymer, MO

Jo Anna was a woman with a deep and steady faith. Her love for God guided the way...

Feb 5, 2026

Carey H. Weinel, Jr., 75, of Lees Summit, Missouri, passed away February 5, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO to the late Carey and Kathleen Weinel, Sr. A devoted husband, father, papa, great-papa, brother and uncle. Carey lived a life defined by hard work, laughter, and love for those around him.

Carey grew...

Feb 5, 2026

Stephen “Steve” Ray Hook, a beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away February 5, 2026.

Born on May 25, 1957 in Kansas City, Steve was the only child of Ray Crews Hook and Janet “Kay” (Hurst). He was raised in Liberty by his mother Kay and grandmother, Eleanor Hurst.

Steve’s career as a Liberty Missouri Fire Fighter spanned more than two decades....

Feb 3, 2026

Shirley Dene Van Deusen, daughter of Wilber Cecil Davis and Mary Delta Davis, was born on June 13, 1928, and passed away on February 3, 2026.

On October 8, 1948, she married Kenneth LaVaughn Van Deusen, a Church of Christ minister. Together they shared a life rooted in faith, service, and devotion to family. Shirley’s faith and beliefs were central to...

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,...

Feb 2, 2026

Sandra K. Morey, age 84, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 2, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 15, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, Sandra was the daughter of E.G. and Gladys McEntire. She was also a beloved sister to John McEntire and his wife, Loretta.

Sandra was the devoted wife of the...

Feb 2, 2026

Geraldine June Bailey Age 92

Geraldine (Jerry) June Bailey, 92, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026,

Born on September 6, 1933, in Nashville Tennessee, to the late Thurman Edens and Gladys

Sue Street, Jerry was an only child and spent most of her life in Kansas City.

Jerry enjoyed her career with the IRS and sold Avon for many...