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Mary Ellen Evans

Mary Ellen Evans

Jul 13, 2020

Mary Ellen (Baker) Evans, 81, of Blue Springs, MO, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on July 13, 2020, at St. Luke’s East Hospital.

Mary Ellen was born March 27, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, the fifth of six children of Orville Albert and Dorothy Mary (Kirby) Baker. Along with her parents, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by...

Shirley M. Peters

Shirley M. Peters

Jul 13, 2020

Shirley Marie (King) Peters, 90, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2020, at her home in Independence, MO. She was born April 14, 1930, in Independence, MO, one of six children of George Walter and Ethel Pearl (Hanson) King. Along with her parents and five siblings, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 65...

Mornett  Gregory

Mornett Gregory

Jul 13, 2020

Born in Hope, Arkansas on July 11, 1939, Mornett Hicks-Gregory lived a productive, prosperous and blessed life. Born to David Hicks and Revia Jones, both land owners, Mornett’s father was a military man and railroad worker and her mother was a homemaker. Her mother, however, died at a young age. Her father later remarried Margaret Drew-Hicks and relocated his family...

Dorothy L. Neds

Dorothy L. Neds

Jul 12, 2020

Dorothy (Dottie) Louise Neds passed away at Lee’s Summit, Missouri on July 12, 2020 at the age of 96.

She is preceded in death by her first husband R. Grant Neds and her second husband, Gordon E. Martin, her parents Theodore R. Schulze and Minnie M. Evans Schulze and her sisters Theodora (Teddy) R. Kinnaman and Mary F. (Coo) Kincaid.

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Yetive Regina Huddleston

Yetive Regina Huddleston

Jul 12, 2020

We, the family and friends of Yetive Regina “Jeannie” (Wright) Huddleston, vow never to say good-bye. We will treasurer and remember her for our lifetime, plus many generations to come. We will not forget the life-lessons she taught, demonstrated, and lived. Her smiles, jokes, words of counsel, encouragement, and guidance will live on in each of us.

On July 19,...

Bobby Dean Ginnings

Bobby Dean Ginnings

Jul 10, 2020

Bobby Dean "Bob" Ginnings, 76, Raymore MO passed away peacefully July 10th, 2020. He was born November 17, 1943 to Curtis and Christine in Eldridge MO. He was a retired Sign Installer and a member of the Sheet Metal Union Workers Association. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was proceeded in death by his parents; sister,...

Deborah Ann Voorhees

Deborah Ann Voorhees

Jul 8, 2020

Deborah Ann Voorhees, age, 71, passed away July 8, 2020.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm, Monday, July 13, 2020. Family will receive friends beginning at 12Noon on Monday. Burial at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Deborah's main love in life was her family. She enjoyed crocheting, collecting Teddy Bears, and her favorite meal was always tacos.

Deborah leaves behind husband Larry Voorhees,...

Frederick W. “Bill” Johnson

Frederick W. “Bill” Johnson

Jul 8, 2020

Frederick William "Bill" Johnson, 83, passed away July 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He fought a five-year battle with cancer, throughout which he never quit helping his family, friends and church whenever asked.

Bill was born in Festus, MO, on October 9, 1936, to Elmo and Tileta Johnson. He grew up in Festus, graduated from Festus High...

Christine Marie Frans

Christine Marie Frans

Jul 7, 2020

CHRISTINE MARIE FRANS

Christine Marie Frans, 73, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice, North Kansas City, MO.  Visitation will be from 3:00-4:30 PM, Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Shoal Creek Community Church, 6816 N Church Rd, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068.  The family has asked everyone to dress comfortably--wearing Chiefs and Royals attire is certainly...

Robert W. Welch

Robert W. Welch

Jul 7, 2020

Robert W. Welch, was born July 24, 1939 to Robert A. Welch and Agnes (Wilkinson) Welch. He was the oldest of three children. Dad became an Eagle Scout before he graduated from Paseo High School. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member at the Ararat Shrine Temple. He was in the clown unit and loved going...

Paul E. Smith

Paul E. Smith

Jul 6, 2020

Paul E. Smith was born January 12, 1932, to Harold Smith and Mattie Fearn Smith. He passed away July 6th, 2020 at Research Hospital in Kansas City MO. Paul went to Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas. Paul was a member of the finance committee and a steward at Willis Chapel AME Church. Paul first worked for the Kansas...

Mark C. Owings

Mark C. Owings

Jul 5, 2020

Mark C. Owings, 67, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 5, 2020. Survivors include his brother Glenn Owings and his wife Donna; brother Vance Owings; and his nieces and nephews: Chris, Carrie, Ronald and Denise. Private family burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Private family burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Michael Wayne “Mick” Henry

Michael Wayne “Mick” Henry

Jul 4, 2020

With profound sorrow and sadness, the family of Michael Wayne “Mick” Henry announces his unexpected passing on July 4, 2020, age 61, at St. Luke’s East Hospital. Mick was born October 13, 1958 in Springfield, MO to Arthur Dale and Virginia Ruth (Chancellor) Henry.

Mick is survived and will be forever lovingly remembered by his wife Teresa Hatfield Henry. He...

Tyler Mason Rankin

Tyler Mason Rankin

Jul 2, 2020

**To view Tyler's recorded service, click the following link:  https://youtu.be/ZMfiOsbV_oU

 

TYLER MASON RANKIN

Tyler Mason Rankin (Sgt,USMC), 24, formerly of Gladstone, MO, passed away July 2, 2020, while stationed in Japan. Tyler lost his life off the coast of Hamada Beach in Shimane, Japan, saving other Marines who had been swept offshore.

Tyler was born March 10, 1996, in Kansas...

Jerome M. Roeske

Jerome M. Roeske

Jun 30, 2020

KANSAS CITY, MO --- Jerry, 79, died at home of heart related issues. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. The WINDY CITY - Home of Pabst Blue Ribbon, the Wrigley Building, pool halls, the 1967 blizzard, The Sears Tower, CUBS, DA BEARS, &, in Jerry’s mind, THE BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD. He was born November 1, 1940 [All Saints...

Teresa “Terry” Bost

Teresa “Terry” Bost

Jun 29, 2020

Teresa Ann "Terry" Bost, 81, a longtime Liberty, MO resident, peacefully departed this life on Monday, June 29, 2020, with her husband of 62 years at her side.

Terry was born August 23, 1938, in Kansas City, KS. She was united in holy matrimony to Kenneth Earl Bost on June 15, 1958, in North Kansas City, MO. Together, their lives...

Carole Ann Smith

Carole Ann Smith

Jun 27, 2020

Carole Ann Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020, at McCrite Plaza at Briarcliff in Kansas City, MO.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Walker and Hazel Bird; sisters, Betty Ruth Bird, Jeannette Baxter Bates and Barbara Sue Hershey; and brother, Walker Reames Bird. She is survived by her husband, Conrad Smith, formerly of...

Jr. Walter J. Morrisey

Jr. Walter J. Morrisey

Jun 27, 2020

Walter J. Morrisey, 60, passed peacefully in his home on June 27th, 2020 surrounded by family. Walt was preceded in death by his mother, father and son Zach, leaving behind the family dog Milo. Walt proudly served in the Army for four years stationed in Baumholder, Germany and recently retired in April from the National Guard after 17 years of...

Minnie Ellen Gregory

Minnie Ellen Gregory

Jun 26, 2020

Minnie Ellen Gregory (Nani Minnie), 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 26, 2020. Minnie was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Lewis M. and Julia R. Duncan on November 15, 1925. Minnie was an entertainer and sang with her dad’s band. She also worked at the Tower, Midland and Uptown Theaters.  Minnie met the...

Gordon H. Dawn

Gordon H. Dawn

Jun 25, 2020

Gordon H. Dawn, 84, passed away June 25, 2020. Gordon was born April 21, 1936 in Stone Lake, Wisconsin. He moved with his family to Minnesota where he graduated from high school and met his wife Doris. They were married January 1, 1956. Gordon worked as a printer for the Nazarene Publishing House from 1956-2000. He was a father to...

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