Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 20, 2020

Daniel Lee Mills, 67, passed away October 20, 2020.  A memorial visitation will be 5-8PM, Tuesday, October 27 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

Service Information: A memorial visitation will be 5-8PM, Tuesday, October 27 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

Alice Marie (Branson) Gibson, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away October 20, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospice House with Dylse, her husband of 57 years, at her side.

Alice was born November 15, 1937, in Maryville, MO. She was united in marriage to Roger Dylse Gibson on February 1, 1963. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Darrell Sr....

Oct 17, 2020

Alma J. Davidson, 80, passed away October 17, 2020. Alma was born November 1, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to William A. and Annie M. (Johnson) Davidson. She worked for TWA and as a customer service supervisor for Missouri Gas Energy before retiring after 31 years. Private services with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Alma will be missed by her...

Oct 17, 2020

Madge L. Myers passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was born December 8, 1914, in Townsend, Montana to Mabel E. and Arthur E. Myers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, George V. Myers. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Christine Myers of Glenview, Illinois, and her three nieces and their families: Susan Wiechert,...

Oct 16, 2020

Robert Wayne “Bobby” Lewis, 57, of Kansas City, MO passed on October 16, 2020. Visitation 5-8pm Oct. 23 at Park Lawn Funeral Home (8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138), masks are required. Funeral 1pm Oct. 24 at Greenwood Cemetery (1251 SE Hook Lane, Lee’s Summit, MO 64082), everyone is welcome for this graveside service which will be outdoors. Bobby...

Oct 16, 2020

Fred Henry “Freddy” Lewis, 63, of Kansas City, MO passed on October 16, 2020. Visitation 5-8pm Oct. 23 at Park Lawn Funeral Home (8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138), masks are required. Funeral 1pm Oct. 24 at Greenwood Cemetery (1251 SE Hook Lane, Lee’s Summit, MO 64082), everyone is welcome for this graveside service which will be outdoors. Freddy...

Oct 15, 2020

Lonnie Spearman was born February 29, 1932 in Hodge, MO to the union of Alonzo Alfred King and Laura Frances King. She passed October 15, 2020. Her parents, her husband, one sister, one daughter, one son and three grandsons preceded her in death.

Lonnie accepted Christ at a young age. She was an active member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church....