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Robert C. Capps

Robert C. Capps

Nov 1, 2020

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Robert Casteel Capps, 72, of Liberty, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

A private memorial service will be held on Saturday November 7, at 2:00 PM at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, to be presided over by David Fulk. A live-stream of this service will be available...

Gloria A. Kenney

Gloria A. Kenney

Oct 31, 2020

Gloria A. Kenney, 91, passed away October 31, 2020. Visitation will be 9-10AM, Monday, November 9 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; 10:30AM graveside service at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 9-10AM, Monday, November 9 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; 10:30AM graveside service at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Sandra Lynne Dohn

Sandra Lynne Dohn

Oct 31, 2020

Sandra Lynne Dohn, 69, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice House with her husband of 39 years at her side.

Sandy was born June 20, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Ethridge V. and Rosalee M. (Pollard) Battles. Along with her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by a...

Jay D. Mclerran

Jay D. Mclerran

Oct 31, 2020

On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Jay McLerran, passed away at the age of 77.

Jay was born in Clinton, MO to James and Leora (Copenhaver) McLerran. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1971. On April 27, 1968 he married the love of his life, Matilda Borkowski. During their 52 years of marriage they welcomed two...

Dolores Ann Heselton

Dolores Ann Heselton

Oct 30, 2020

Dolores A. Heselton, 88, passed away October 30, 2020. Dolores was born July 25, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Heselton; parents Wesley and Sophie Nunn; and daughter Jennifer Garten. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Anderssen; 3 grandsons; and 3 great grandchildren.  Services will be postponed until the Spring.

Service Information: Services will be postponed until...

Larry  Cummings

Larry Cummings

Oct 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Kent “Larry” Cummings, 71, on October 29, 2020 at his home in Liberty, MO.

Anyone who knew Larry knew what a great man he was. If you were part of his family, he was your rock. If you were not a part of his family, he still treated...

Kathy Sue Doty

Kathy Sue Doty

Oct 29, 2020

Kathryn Sue Doty “Kathy” of Kansas City passed away on October 29, 2020. She was 60 years old.

Kathy was born on October 28, 1960 in Gladstone, Missouri. She married her husband Michael in 1982 and had two daughters, Sarah Marie and Amanda Leigh. She worked for Hallmark for 36 years. She is survived by her husband, mother Shirley (Stephens)...

Robert B. Duxbury

Robert B. Duxbury

Oct 29, 2020

Robert Bird Duxbury, age 92, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away October 29, 2020. He was born February 24, 1928, to Bird Price and Annetta May Duxbury in Kansas City, KS. He served during WWII in the Navy from 1945-1946 as a Motor Machinist Mate Third Class, and again in the Reserves from 1947-1955. He worked at Swift Meat Packing House...

Patricia Lynn Lash

Patricia Lynn Lash

Oct 28, 2020

Patricia Lynn Lash, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Liberty, MO, on October 28, 2020, with her husband Jack at her side.

Pat was born July 22, 1944, in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Leonard A. and Ethel Virginia (Beagle) Gassert. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Dave, Robert and Don Schlup, Eddie...

Sammie  Wesson

Sammie Wesson

Oct 27, 2020

Sammie Wesson, 96, passed away October 27, 2020.  Visitation will be 9-1030AM, Wednesday, November 4 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

Service Information: Visitation will be 9-1030AM, Wednesday, November 4 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

Claudette  Green

Claudette Green

Oct 27, 2020

Claudette Althea (Ingram) Green was born September 5, 1939 to the late James and Althea Ingram, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her two sisters, Rosetta Ingram and Joyce Boyd (Douglas); and two brothers, Maurice Gaines and James Ingram, Jr.

Claudette was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Church in Washington, DC, where she lived...

Frances V. Mentch

Frances V. Mentch

Oct 27, 2020

Frances V. Mentch, 101 years old, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Charlottesville, VA surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral Mass will be at St. James’ Catholic Church in Liberty, MO on November 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Michael Roach officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Arrangements are through Park Lawn Northland...

Jr. Claude C. Waters

Jr. Claude C. Waters

Oct 26, 2020

Claude C. Waters, Jr., 68, passed away October 26, 2020 in Lawrenceville, GA.

“Buggie Keyters” was born July 26, 1952, and was the first child of Claude “Sonny” Waters and Josie Marie Waters. When Josie died December 23, 1958, she left her three sons Claude Jr. “Buggie”; Warren Anthony “Babe Brother”; and Kevin Renord “Squirrel” to be raised by their...

Mary Joyce Morgan

Mary Joyce Morgan

Oct 25, 2020

Mary Joyce Morgan (Leonard), 93, of Raytown went to her eternal home on October 25, 2020 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.

Joyce was born on September 3, 1927 in Wheaton, Illinois to Elton Gordon and Mary Frances Leonard. She was married to Donald David Moore from December 20, 1947 until his death on June 26, 1966. Together,...

Jr. Loyal K. Smeltzer

Jr. Loyal K. Smeltzer

Oct 24, 2020

Loyal Kenneth "Butch" Smeltzer, Jr., 82, of Liberty, MO, went to his heavenly home on October 24, 2020, at Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation Center.

Butch was born July 7, 1938, in Goshen, IN, the son of Loyal Kenneth and Ruby Bell (Weaver) Smeltzer. He was united in marriage to Nola Louise Davis on September 25, 1960. Butch worked many years as...

Joseph Michael Golden

Joseph Michael Golden

Oct 24, 2020

Joseph Michael Golden, 83, passed away October 24, 2020, at home in Liberty, MO. He was born May 23, 1937, in New York City, NY, the son of Joseph David and Mary Ellen (Carver) Golden. He served in the US Army from 1962 until 1964. Joe was united in marriage to Catherine Ann Kerrigan on May 14, 1966. She preceded...

Richard Dow Owensby

Richard Dow Owensby

Oct 24, 2020

Richard D. Owensby, 71, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday October 24 surrounded by his daughters and wife Sharon Sue Owensby. He battled brain cancer for over 3 years before peacefully falling asleep.

He was born on Valentine’s Day in 1949 in Kansas City MO, the son of E.D. and Elaine Owensby. Richard served in the US National Guard...

William Kieth Dietz

William Kieth Dietz

Oct 22, 2020

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father and grandfather, William Dietz. Besides being the constant pillar of our family, he was also a beloved star of Kansas City advertising history, as the memorable TV character & local commercial icon, “Colonel Billy”. At the height of his popularity in the 1980’s/90’s, he was profiled...

Donald Paul Mcadams

Donald Paul Mcadams

Oct 21, 2020

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Donald Paul McAdams, 89 of Laurie, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the home on October 21, 2020. He was born October 16, 1931 in Kansas City, KS. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He graduated from The Signal School and became an instructor in Field Radio Repair...

Selma L. Milum

Selma L. Milum

Oct 21, 2020

The precious soul of Selma Milum, 95 years, a servant of the Lord slipped peacefully into eternal glory at The Baptist Home in Chillicothe, MO on October 21, 2020.

Selma (nickname Cherie) was born to Dorothy Grove-Orchard and Earl Orchard on September 28, 1925 in Birch Tree, Missouri. Growing up during the Great Depression in the small town of Birch...

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