Obituaries

Mar 13, 2019

William Joseph "Joe" Mellon, 72, of Lathrop, MO, passed away March 13, 2019, at North Kansas City Hospital with his wife Linda at his side.

Joe was born July 8, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, the son of James Wallace and Mary Mildred (Shanks) Mellon. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war, receiving honorable discharge in 1969...

Mar 12, 2019

Elinor Gail Harp, 84, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her family to reunite with her husband in Heaven on Tuesday March 12, 2019.  She lived a long, beautiful life. She was the youngest daughter born on August 18, 1934 to Gerald and Nellie Haslett. She had 5 children Julie Major (Harold Harris), Ronald Harp (Carla Harp),...

Mar 12, 2019

David Lee Ford, 56, passed away March 12, 2019.  Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Tuesday, March 19 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Juanita Ford, his brother Charles Ford and his brother in law Timothy Casey.  Survivors include his siblings: Sharon Casey, Robert and Sandra House,...

Mar 11, 2019

Mar 10, 2019

David Gregg Parvin, 63, passed away March 10, 2019.  David was born September 12, 1955 to Betty and Leo Parvin, Sr.  David worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a switchman in the KC area.  David is survived by his brothers: Richard Parvin and his wife Susan; and Leo Parvin, Jr. and his wife Brenda.

Visitation will be 11AM-12PM, Friday,...

Mar 10, 2019

Dennis C. Williams, 80, passed away March 10, 2019.  Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Thursday, March 14 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Thursday, March 14 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in...

Mar 10, 2019

Richard James Stewart, 61, passed away March 10, 2019 at his home.  Funeral services will be 1PM, Monday, March 18 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Funeral services will be 1PM, Monday, March 18 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mar 7, 2019

Marian M. Huffman, 69, passed away March 7, 2019.  Cremation.

Service Information: Cremation. No Services.

Mar 6, 2019

Richard Hugh Hayden, 75, of Leawood, KS, passed away on March 6, 2019 after enduring a long illness. Richard was the owner of American Box and Tape Company since 1975. Besides being a Royals season ticket holder for 40 years, Richard enjoyed attending Chiefs games, KU games, movies and art exhibits. He also loved golfing and boating in nice weather.

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Mar 5, 2019

Mar 4, 2019

Sampson N. Krist, 91, passed away March 4, 2019.  Sampson was born July 3, 1927 to Nick and Almeda Krist where his family owned St. Elmos Hotel at 4th and Wyandotte and half a Confectioners Shop on 4th and Delaware. His family moved from Kansas City to Charity, MO then back to 103rd and Summit. Sammy had one brother and...

Mar 3, 2019

Mar 3, 2019

Velma Burnett of Liberty, passed away March 3, 2019, at NorthCare Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Velma was born August 8, 1937, in Mountain View Missouri, the eldest of seven children. She is preceded in death by her parents, Veral "Buster" and Eunice Davis.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Charles Frank Burnett; children, Terry Harper (John), Brenda...

Mar 3, 2019

Robert Eugene Collins Sr., 89, of Grandview, MO, passed away on March 3, 2019. He was devoted to his family and he confessed with his mouth and believed in his heart that Jesus Christ was Lord and his personal Savior.

Bob was born to John Edward and Nina Lorraine (Halbert) Collins Sr. in Kansas City, MO on February 19, 1930....

Mar 2, 2019

James Patrick "Pat" Sola, Retired Detective of the KCPD, 68, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2019, at NorthCare Hospice House with family and friends at his side. On Thursday, March 7 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, visitation will begin at 4:00 pm, followed by military honors at 5:30...

Mar 1, 2019

Kaye Louise Shaffer, of Kansas City, MO,72, passed away with her family by her side, March 1, 2019. Kaye was born on May 19, 1946, the daughter of the late Elsie and Louis Langel, youngest sister to Nancy Klein (Shawnee, KS.) and Larry Langel (Fairway,KS).

Kaye was a daughter, sister, aunt, friend, but most importantly she was a wife, mother...

Mar 1, 2019

James D. Lucht, 72, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Research Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1946 to Herman and Martha Lucht in Peoria, IL. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Joy (Olsen) Lucht; son Jeff Lucht and his wife Trissa; son Joshua Lucht and his wife Joia; daughter Jill Lucht Hamilton and her husband David....

Feb 28, 2019

Carolyn Kay Covey, 75, of Holt, MO, passed away February 28, 2019, at Liberty Hospital with family at her side. Visitation will begin at 4:30 pm, followed by a service celebrating Carol's life at 6:00 pm, on Monday, March 4, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Liberty Hospital TreeHouse.

Carol was...

Feb 28, 2019

Feb 27, 2019

Dorothy Marie (Watson) Battagler, 93, of Missouri City, passed away February 27, 2019. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by funeral services at 11:00 am, on Monday, March 4, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 205 N. Forest, Liberty, MO 64068. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 pm at Union Baptist Church Cemetery near Orrick, MO. In lieu of flowers,...