Obituaries

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...

May 11, 2019

Joanne Wamsher Bogart, 85, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019 at John Knox Hospice House with her family by her side.  Joanne was born November 3, 1933 to Louis B. Wamsher and Mary (Ogle) Wamsher in Kansas City, MO.  She married Howard Lee Bogart on August 2, 1951.  To this union, four children were born.  Joanne was a Paseo...

May 11, 2019

Charles Edward Givens passed away on May 11, 2019 with his wife and loving family by his side. Although his given name was Charles everyone knew him as “Charlie”. Charlie was born on October 11, 1923 in Iola, Kansas to Robert (Bob) and Dora Givens. During his younger years he lived in Amarillo, Texas; Gravette, Arkansas; and Noel Missouri.

On...

May 10, 2019

Jesus Meza, 85, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2019, surrounded by his family at his home.  Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm, with Rosary at 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 16, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 am Friday, May 17, at Our Lady...

May 10, 2019

Freda Imogene Stewart Provost passed away May 10, 2019 at Benton House of Blue Springs, MO. She was born on July 25, 1920 in Carlisle, Indiana, daughter of David Eslie and Genevieve Steele Stewart. She later moved to Anderson, Indiana where she graduated from Anderson High School. Freda then went on to graduate from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in...

May 8, 2019

Daryl L. Lancaster, 96, passed away May 8, 2019. Daryl was born October 6, 1922 in Asbury, MO to Gladys Marie (Burgess) and Leonard Leroy Lancaster. He was preceded in death by two wives: Jessie “Bernice” Wright and Eula “Jane”Hall-Green. He had 11 brothers and sisters – five of which survive: Donna Decker, Bill Smith, Phyllis Wolf, Hope McAllister and...

May 7, 2019

Richard Alan Smith, 64, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on May 7, 2019. Visitation will be at 5:00 PM followed by a memorial service beginning 6:00 PM, Thursday, May 16th at Park Lawn Funeral Home Chapel at 8251 Hillcrest Rd in Kansas City, MO.

Richard, one of five brothers, was born September 3, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to...

May 7, 2019

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Timothy “T.J.” Ayres, age 35, on May 7, 2019.

Anyone that had the chance to be around him will remember he was a music aficionado, a constant learner and someone who was empathetic and caring to strangers just as he was to those who were close to him. The definition...