Obituaries

William Hadley Smith

William Hadley Smith

Dec 11, 2020

William Hadley "Bill" Smith, 81, of Riverside, MO, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2020. Bill was born July 29, 1939, in Archie, MO, the youngest of three sons of William Henry and Janetta Ruth (Chenoweth) Smith. His parents preceded him in death.

Bill worked many years as a truck driver and Teamster member, and later owned his own trucking...

Conrad  Smith

Conrad Smith

Dec 11, 2020

On Friday, December 11, 2020, Conrad Smith, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 86.

He is preceded in death by his wife Carole, parents Paul and Leora Smith, and brother Craig. He is survived by sister Linda, his four children Stephanie Smith, Jennifer (Michael) Short, Brian (Molly) Smith, and Kyle (Jen) Smith, 11 grandchildren...

Johnny Wray Arnold

Johnny Wray Arnold

Dec 10, 2020

Johnny "Wray" Arnold, 78, of Liberty, MO, passed peacefully on December 10, 2020, with his four children and other family members by his side.

Wray was born June 26, 1942, in Bunceton, MO, the fourth of nine children of John Walter and Laura Frances (Williams) Arnold.

He was a Crane Operator and member of Operating Engineers Local 101 from July...

Betty Jean Curry

Betty Jean Curry

Dec 10, 2020

Betty "Jean" Curry, 76, of the Kansas City Northland and formerly of Raymore, MO, passed peacefully on December 10, 2020, at Anthology of Burlington Creek with loved ones at her side.

Jean was born March 23, 1944, in Lenoir City, TN, one of four children of Pat and Mary (Newberry) Lowe. Along with her parents, Jean was preceded in death...

Daniel Lloyd Ballmer

Daniel Lloyd Ballmer

Dec 9, 2020

Daniel Lloyd Ballmer passed away December 9, 2020 surrounded by family. Daniel Ballmer was born to Gladys Henderson and Delmer Lloyd Ballmer on December 14, 1955. He met his wife Diana at Funhouse Pizza on February 26, 1977 where it was love at first sight. They married September 2, 1977.

Daniel leaves behind his wife Diana Ballmer; four children: Dwayne...

Donalea Lynn Ford

Donalea Lynn Ford

Dec 9, 2020

Donalea Lynn (France) Ford, 62, of the Kansas City Northland, passed peacefully on December 9, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice House with loved ones at her side.

Donalea was born January 6, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, the third of four children of Harold Gene and Marcia Eileen (Wells) France. Along with her parents, Donalea was preceded in death by brother,...

Iii John Christopher Rupp

Iii John Christopher Rupp

Dec 8, 2020

John Christopher "Chris" Rupp, III, 61, of Liberty, MO, peacefully joined his Lord and Savior on December 8, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family at K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Chris was born November 22, 1959, in Chillicothe, MO, the eldest of three children of John C. Rupp, Jr. and Dolores (Meek) Rupp. His father preceded...

Debra Ann “Debbie” Ewing

Debra Ann “Debbie” Ewing

Dec 8, 2020

Debra Ann "Debbie" Ewing, 51, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2020, at her home in Claycomo, MO.

Debbie was born April 3, 1969, in North Kansas City, MO, the youngest of eight children of Wilbur Glenn and LaDonna Mae (McLean) Ewing. Along with her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Ewing; and sister, Linda Carroll.

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Henry E. “Woody” Woodward

Henry E. “Woody” Woodward

Dec 8, 2020

Henry E. "Woody" Woodward, CSM US Army Ret., of Jackson, TN, and formerly of the Kansas City, MO Northland, passed away December 8, 2020, in Jackson.

A memorial service, including a Rose Ceremony by the Royal Order of Jesters and military honors, will held 10AM, Friday, July 1, 2022, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty,...

Raven Nicole Lynn Vail

Raven Nicole Lynn Vail

Dec 7, 2020

Raven Nicole Lynn Vail, 18, of Ballwin, MO, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2020.

Raven was born July 24, 2002, in Blue Springs, MO to Daniel Russell Vail and Laura Ann Louise Treese. She graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield, MO and was attending St. Louis Community College at Wildwood. Her passions included playing soccer,...

Gloria Jane Tuthill

Gloria Jane Tuthill

Dec 6, 2020

On Sunday, December 6, 2020, Gloria Jane Tuthill, loving sister and aunt, died at the age of 92 in Lee’s Summit, MO. Gloria was born on September 4, 1928, to Joseph and Frances Bogdan Tuthill at Honesdale, PA.

Gloria attended the Triple Cities College in Binghamton, NY. Her greatest love was music. She had a beautiful soprano voice and was...

Jr. George C. Gosney

Jr. George C. Gosney

Dec 6, 2020

George C. Gosney, Jr., 77, passed away December 6, 2020.  Private family services with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Service Information: Private family services with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Marjorie Fay Demonbrun

Marjorie Fay Demonbrun

Dec 5, 2020

Marjorie (Margie) DeMonbrun went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 5th, 2020. A Visitation and Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, December 19th at Word of Grace Fellowship, 11950 East 350 Highway, Raytown, MO 64138. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and the Celebration of Life service will begin at 11:30 am. A Livestream of...

Richard Edward Palmay

Richard Edward Palmay

Dec 5, 2020

Richard E. Palmay, former Kansas City firefighter and long-time Kansas City resident, passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Saturday, December 5, 2020. He had struggled with his demons for many years.

Richard was born in Houston, TX and moved to Kansas City, Missouri at age 2, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a graduate of...

Kathryn M. Adcock

Kathryn M. Adcock

Dec 5, 2020

Kathryn Mae Adcock went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.. She was 101 years old, born on July 24, 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents were Wallace Elwood Bell and Ethyl Bell. Her siblings were Ella Louise Englehart, Ethyl Mae “Snookie” Shane, Wallace E. “Buddy” Bell, and Mary Lee Bell.

She is survived...

Allison Carol (Germer) Beebe

Allison Carol (Germer) Beebe

Dec 4, 2020

Allison Carol (Germer) Beebe, 31, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2020 at Liberty Hospital with family at her side.

Allison was born April 8, 1989, in Memphis, TN, the third of four children of David and Carol (Mitchell) Germer. Allison graduated from Bellevue West High School in Bellevue, NE, and received her Bachelor's degree...

Marthan  Mccormick

Marthan Mccormick

Dec 4, 2020

Marthan McCormick, 84, passed away December 4, 2020.  Private services with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Private services with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Faxed condolences may be directed to the funeral home at (816)523-1234.

Richard “Rick” David Turner

Richard “Rick” David Turner

Dec 3, 2020

Richard David Turner “Rick”, age 66, left this earth for a much better place to be with his Heavenly Father on December 3, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.

His greatest accomplishment was his family. Rick lived for his family and always put them ahead of himself. He was a selfless, loving husband, father, and pawpaw. He never ever hesitated to...

Rev. Joseph Howard Mezzacasa

Rev. Joseph Howard Mezzacasa

Dec 3, 2020

Joseph Mezzacasa, 94, born in Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with His Lord and Savior December 3, 2020.

Joe completed the 11th grade at Wheatland High School in Wheatland, Missouri, before enlisting and serving in the United States Army, in which during that time he became a veteran of WWII and received an honorable discharge at the end of...

Mildred J. Neth

Mildred J. Neth

Dec 3, 2020

Mildred J. (Wilkerson) Neth, 91, Liberty, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Mildred was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all.

Mildred was born June 13, 1929, in Kearney, MO, to Winn and Mary D Wilkerson.  She graduated from Kearney High School and attended the University of Missouri. Mildred married Raymond Neth on...