Obituaries

Jun 1, 2019

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Moseley, 62, passed away June 1, 2019.  Cynthia was born January 26, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to Ernest H. and Signa F. Stinnett.  She graduated from Raytown South High School in 1975 and then became a medical assistant.  Cindy is survived by her husband Galen P. "Pat" Moseley; children: Carol Kain, Elizabeth Ferguson, Joshua Freeman, Alex...

May 31, 2019

Joel Lanette Wendel, 81, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on May 31st, 2019. She was born to parents Joseph Walczuk and Vilis Smith, on September 22, 1937 in Red Bay, Alabama.

She graduated from South East High School in 1956, where she was a member of the Gamma Sig Sorority. She maintained several of her high school friendships throughout...

May 31, 2019

Lucy Ann (Muldrow) Richards, 74, a longtime Liberty resident, joined her Heavenly Father on May 31, 2019. Visitation will be held from 5:30-8 pm Tuesday, June 4, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. The memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, June 5, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

May 31, 2019

John William Baer, III, 74, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away May 31, 2019, at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation will begin at 10:30 am, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am, on Saturday, June 15, at Bethel Church of Liberty, 1025 Nashua Road, Liberty, MO.

John was born November 8, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, the son...

May 31, 2019

Harriet Elizabeth Sprouse Fortel’s life was shaped by three vocations: as wife and partner in ministry with her husband of sixty-eight years, Rev. Marvin Fortel; as mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and matriarch; and as an artist whose media were beautifully made clothing, quilts, and other handcrafts. Just a week before her death she was using her creativity crocheting...

May 29, 2019

Karen Louise (Olcott) Chambers, age 58, passed away May 29, 2019. Funeral service will be 1:00pm, Monday, June 3, 2019, at Park Lawn Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 12Noon. Burial will take place in Green Lawn Cemetery. Karen was born September 16, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Frank and Margaret (Maberry) Olcott. She enjoyed spending time with her...

May 26, 2019

Flora Mae “Sudie” (Vanderpool) King Young, 97, formerly of Lathrop, MO and Kansas City, KS, passed away May 26, 2019, at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park, KS. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am, followed by funeral services at 10:00 am, on Saturday, June 1, at Park Lawn Lathrop Chapel, 901 Clinton Street, Lathrop, MO. Burial in the Lathrop Cemetery. Memorials...

May 26, 2019

Carol R. Harte, of Lee’s Summit, MO, was born October 18, 1928. She passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019, with her daughters at her side. At her request, there will be no services. Donations to the animal shelter of your choice.

Service Information: At her request, there will be no services.

May 25, 2019

Jeffrey Dwain Joseph, 58,passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2019 at his home.

Jeff was born October 8, 1960, in Independence, MO. He was a graduate of Truman High School and later worked in the field of Mechanical Engineering until his health no longer permitted.

Survivors include his daughter, Gretchen Joseph; mother, Sue Wise; father, Dwain Joseph; brother, Scott Joseph...

May 24, 2019

Donna Ilene (Murphy) Conard, 83, a longtime Liberty resident, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus on May 24, 2019, at her home, with her companion of 65 years, Wendall, holding her hand. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a celebration of Donna’s life at 11:00 am, on Saturday, June 15 , 2019 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Liberty,...

May 23, 2019

Jacelynn Renee Shaw, 11-week old baby daughter of Josh and Sara Shaw, passed away in her sleep at her mother's side on May 23, 2019. Visitation 2-3 pm and service at 3 pm Tuesday, May 28, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. State Route 291 Liberty.

Jacelynn was born March 2, 2019, at St. Luke's Plaza Hospital in Kansas...

May 23, 2019

June E. Bennett, 77, passed May 23, 2019. Visitation 9AM, service 10AM, Wednesday, May 29 at Covenant Presbyterian, 5931 Swope Pkwy; burial Mt. Olivet.

Service Information: Visitation 9AM, service 10AM, Wednesday, May 29 at Covenant Presbyterian, 5931 Swope Pkwy; burial Mt. Olivet.

May 22, 2019

Frances E. Thrasher, 90, Olathe, KS, passed away on May 22, 2019.  She was born in Mississippi, the daughter of Mark and Ione Thrasher.  She loved her family, church, and gardening.  Frances is survived by two sons: Ron Fox and wife Kris, and Tom Shultz and wife Martha; daughter Liz Shultz and her spouse Jeremie Mitchell; daughter in law Marilyn...

May 22, 2019

Mother Mary Frances Drake was born April 21, 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Auburn and Carrie Powell in Coosa County, Alabama. Mary was the second child of seven children born in this union. Mary was called to her heavenly home on May 22, 2019 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents and four...

May 20, 2019

Judith Ann Norris, 80, passed away May 20, 2019. Visitation will be 130PM, with a service at 230PM, Tuesday, May 28 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 130PM, with a service at 230PM, Tuesday, May 28 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

May 18, 2019

Richard E. Parker, 71, of Lee’s Summit, MO went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Richard Parker and Margaret Mae Mack. Rich grew up in Shawnee, Kansas and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. His lifelong goal was to be...

May 16, 2019

May 15, 2019

ROBERT “BOB” BRYAN RAVENSCROFT

Robert “Bob” Bryan Ravenscroft, 64, of Gladstone, born April 28, 1955, passed away May 15, 2019.  Visitation: 6-8pm Monday, May 20 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, across from Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Liberty, MO.  Funeral services: 1pm, Tuesday, May 21 at Liberty Church of Christ.  In Lieu of flowers, donations may be given to American...

May 13, 2019

James Riley Lassiter, 88, a Liberty, MO resident of four years and former resident of Louisville, KY, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. He died peacefully with family around him. Riley was in the Willed Body Program at KU Medical Center.

Riley was born February 19, 1931, in Graham, KY to Ourie and Dorothy Lassiter. He was one of two...

May 13, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of TR Garwick announces his death on Sunday, May 13, 2019 at the age of 57 years. TR will be lovingly remembered by his children, Noel (Paulyna Rivera) and Melissa (Nathan Velliquette). TR will also be fondly remembered by his three grandchildren, Olivia Valentina Noelle, Lucas Julian Atwood, and Stella Cecilia Bryn...