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Dr. Barbara Hankins

Dr. Barbara Hankins

Oct 28, 2024

Dr. Barbara Kay Poindexter Hankins, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Barbara was born July 2, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois and was an only child. When she was in high school, her family moved to Kansas City where she graduated from Southwest High School and attended the University of Kansas joining the Delta Gamma Sorority....

Carol Ruth Tower

Carol Ruth Tower

Oct 27, 2024

Carol Ruth “Anderson” Tower passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, with her husband of 47 years and 3 sons at her side. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held 3:00pm Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel. (1640 N. MO Hwy 291, Liberty, MO 64068). The family will receive friends from 2-3 Pm Saturday prior to...

Truman W. Murphy

Truman W. Murphy

Oct 27, 2024

Truman W. Murphy, 95, Kansas City Northland, passed away peacefully October 27, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel (1640 North State Hwy 291, Liberty, MO 64068) Visitation will be from 1-2pm prior to the service. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, MO. Memorial...

David William Gladbach

David William Gladbach

Oct 26, 2024

David William Gladbach, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, at 60.

Survived By 

- Loving wife, Carolyn Gladbach 

- Son, Nicholas Gladbach

- Mother, Wilma Gladbach

- Sister, Sue Judas

- Grandchildren: Jordan Gladbach, Breonna Gladbach

- Great-Granddaughter: Salem Gladbach

- Nieces and nephews

David was a visionary landscape architect and business owner renowned for transforming outdoor spaces into breathtaking works...

Robert Lee Dye

Robert Lee Dye

Oct 25, 2024

Robert Lee Dye 88 of Liberty, Missouri was born on April 12, 1936 in Macon, Missouri. He passed away at home in Liberty, Missouri on October 25, 2024. He was preceded in death by his Father Arius Gladden (A.G.) Dye, his mother Thelma Irene (Baldwin), his wife Darline (Armstrong), his stepson Michael Armstrong. He is survived by his two brothers...

Wanda M Reeds

Wanda M Reeds

Oct 25, 2024



Wanda M. Brown Vaught Reeds passed away October 25, 2024, at The Villages of Jackson Creek in Independence, MO. She was born July 16, 1927, in New Franklin, MO, to Hubert and Hilda Newmann Brown.

She loved to perform with the Encore Theater as she received so much joy from dancing. She was friendly, outgoing and never met a stranger.

Wanda had...

Clyde Earl Morrison Jr.

Clyde Earl Morrison Jr.

Oct 25, 2024



Clyde Earl Morrison Jr.

(known to most as C.E.)

11/12/1947 - 10/25/2024

C.E. started working in 1967 at the Quisenberry Mills in Kansas City, Mo. until he was drafted into the U.S. Army from January, 1968-1970, serving in Vietman and safely returning to the U.S. He returned to work at Quisenberry until 1984 when he started driving a Concrete truck for Botsford Construction.

Marty...

Matthew Nicholas Hylton

Matthew Nicholas Hylton

Oct 22, 2024

Matthew Nicholas Hylton was born on February 2, 1981, in Kansas City, Missouri. A remarkable life was lived by this intelligent and determined individual, creating a legacy of strength that will not be forgotten. He passed away at home on October 22, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family.

Matt kicked off his academic journey being homeschooled by his mother...

Dorothy "Dot" Gentry

Dorothy "Dot" Gentry

Oct 21, 2024

Dorothy "Dot" Gentry (Dixon), 93, died peacefully on October 21, 2024. Dorothy was born on June 10, 1931 in Wyatt, Missouri, to Bessie and George Dixon.

She is survived by her sons Michael and Mark.

Buel R. McDonald

Buel R. McDonald

Oct 20, 2024

Buel Ray McDonald Sr, passed away at KC Hospice house with his family by his side on October 20, 2024 at 88 years old.

He will be loved and missed by his two sons Buel Jr and wife Tammy, Brian and wife Sherry, along with Grandsons Brian, Josh, Randy, Mitch, Jake McDonald and Joshua Fast. Along with his granddaughters Kristina McKee,...

Cynthia Ann Clifton

Cynthia Ann Clifton

Oct 19, 2024

Cynthia Ann (Cheesbrough) Clifton, 82, died peacefully surrounded by her family on October 19, 2024. Cynthia was born on December 13, 1941, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Joseph Edward and Lucille Margaret (Witte) Cheesbrough. In 1955, she and her family moved to Overland Park, Kansas, where she graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1959. She was a Past Honored...

Mike Walker

Mike Walker

Oct 19, 2024

LLoyd Raymond "Mike" Walker, age 85, passed away October 19, 2024. 

Mike was born on November 3, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bud Walker and Edna (Rhumes) Walker. He graduated from Manuel High School, and married the love of his life, Anna Belle Bridges, on March 7, 1958. To this union were born two sons, Michael and Joesph.

Mike...

Ruby Helen Turner

Ruby Helen Turner

Oct 18, 2024

Ruby Helen (St.Clair) Turner of Kansas City Mo. Passed away peacefully Oct 18th, 2024, at her home. Preceded in death by her husband Robert Turner May 18, 2013, and son Jeffrey Turner Dec 8th, 2022

 She was surrounded by a lot of her large family for several days prior to and following her passing.

Ruby was born in Osage City, Ks. June...

Jill McComas

Jill McComas

Oct 16, 2024

Jill McComas, age 80, of Raytown, MO, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. A dedicated educator, Jill retired from Moreland Ridge Middle School in 2015 after a rewarding career as a librarian that impacted countless students and colleagues. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin and her master's degree from...

Mary Adeline Butler

Mary Adeline Butler

Oct 15, 2024

Mary Adeline (Brown) Butler passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Liberty, MO where she had resided after moving from her home in Kansas City MO. Mary—or Babe as she was known to her family—was born June 17, 1934, in Eminence, MO at the home of her grandparents. Her parents were Catherine and Bus Brown who soon moved...

Terry Fowler

Terry Fowler

Oct 14, 2024

Terry Fowler, age 77, of Kansas City, MO, passed away October 14th 2024. 

Terry was born on October 5th, 1947 in Osan-si, South Korea. Terry was known for her strong will, unwavering determination and the love for her family and community. Terry was a hardworking, self-made entrepreneur who owned several businesses. Terry was proceeded in death by her husband Robert Fowler,...

Horst Schwab

Horst Schwab

Oct 14, 2024

Horst H. Schwab, 93, passed away October 14, 2024, peacefully with his beloved wife by his side. 

Horst was born July 25, 1931, the eldest son to Hermann and Erna Schwab of Mannheim, Germany. During his childhood Horst endured many hardships that served to create the man that he became in his life. This time molded a young boy to become...

Betty McCoy

Betty McCoy

Oct 14, 2024

Betty Moore McCoy, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024. Betty was born on January 12, 1936, in Platte County, MO to Eugene Emmett Moore and Lydia Helen Arthur Moore. She graduated from Kearney High School in 1953. After high school, Betty worked a year for Farmers Insurance Co. in Kansas City before enrolling at Central Mo. Betty...

Joyce Beverly Koenig

Joyce Beverly Koenig

Oct 11, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Beverly Koenig, 98, died peacefully on October 11, 2024. Joyce was the oldest of five children. She was born on July 17, 1926 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Joseph and Hilda Albright. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. Joyce married Earl Koenig in 1946. They lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin until Earl retired in 1979, at which time...

Barbara Ann (Stenner) Carney

Barbara Ann (Stenner) Carney

Oct 11, 2024



Barbara Ann Stenner Carney, 84, a longtime resident of Liberty, MO, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October, 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 17th, at Providence Baptist Church, 12206 N. Stark, Kansas City, MO 64167. A funeral service celebrating Barbara’s life will be held at...

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