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Billie Jean Harrison

Billie Jean Harrison

Feb 27, 2024

BILLIE J. HARRISON

 

          Billie Jean Harrison, 88, of Claycomo, went to be with her Lord on February 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

          Billie was born October 24, 1935, in Kansas City, MO, the eldest of two daughters of Beuford and Ruth (Alley) Parsons.  She graduated from William Chrisman High School...

Tinna Joan McMahon

Tinna Joan McMahon

Feb 26, 2024

Tinna Joan McMahon, 64, passed away February 26, 2024.  Tinna was born September 6, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri to James Wagester and Ann (Reid) Wagester.  She worked for St. Joseph Medical Center for over 45 years.  Tinna loved to cook, catering, the beach and the lake.  She was a Doe at the Elks Lodge Local No. 26 and a...

Harry Hayner, Jr.

Harry Hayner, Jr.

Feb 25, 2024

Harry Hayner, Jr., 88, passed away February 25, 2024.  Harry was born July 7, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harry Hayner, Sr. and Leona (Frank) Hayner.  Harry was an eight-year US Air Force veteran and a 27 year veteran of the Kansas City Police Department.

Harry had compassion, empathy, always showed hospitality and always made people feel at home, even...

Loren W. Kennedy

Loren W. Kennedy

Feb 23, 2024

   Loren W. Kennedy, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, in Harrisonville, Missouri, surrounded by his family.  Visitation will be from 1-2 PM, with services immediately following at 2 PM, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64138.  Burial to follow services in Green Lawn...

Gwendolyn Gale Leach

Gwendolyn Gale Leach

Feb 23, 2024

Gwendolyn Gale Leach, 78, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Independence Rehab of Independence. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Eastside Church, 19901 RT-78, Independence, MO 64057. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.

Gale was born on September 20, 1945 in Kansas City,...

Neathy Woods

Neathy Woods

Feb 22, 2024

Neathy Woods, 85, Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 22, 2024 at Hidden Lake Care Center in Raytown, Missouri.  Funeral Services will be 10:30a.m., Saturday, March 9 at Park Lawn Funeral Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64138.  Visitation will be from 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m.

Neathy Woods was born December 5, 1938 in Portland, Arkansas.  Neathy previously worked for Asner’s Building...

Mark Douglas Lohman

Mark Douglas Lohman

Feb 22, 2024

While engaging in one of his many hobbies, Mark Douglas Lohman, of Independence, Missouri, stepped into eternity with Jesus on Thursday, February 22, 2024; a very untimely and unexpected shock to his family and friends, as he was always a glowing picture of health and vitality. The family awaits the results of an autopsy report for the final cause of...

Earl Dean Sheets

Earl Dean Sheets

Feb 22, 2024

Earl Dean “Butch” Sheets, 77, a longtime resident of Kansas City, Missouri passed away February 22, 2024.   Dean was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 19, 1946 to Ernest Sheets and Mable (Weiche) Sheets. In 1962, Dean would meet the love of his life and five years later, marry Vicki C. Sheets. If Dean wasn't working or taking the...

Edith Marie Carroll

Edith Marie Carroll

Feb 22, 2024

EDITH “EDIE” MARIE CARROLL, 90, Independence, MO, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27th, with funeral services to follow at 10 a.m., at the Park Lawn Chapel; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Mrs. Carroll was born September 20, 1933, in Belle,...

Ronald Eugene Burnett

Ronald Eugene Burnett

Feb 22, 2024

Ronald Eugene Burnett was born February 28, 1938 in Nevada, Missouri and he went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 22, 2024.  He was the son of Ruby and Clyde Burnett.  Ronald graduated from Nevada High School and upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and honorably served on the USS Brownson, DD868, a...

Ruth M. Eaton

Ruth M. Eaton

Feb 21, 2024

Ruth M. Eaton, 91, passed away February 21, 2024.  Ruth was born May 13, 1932 in Ridgeway, Missouri to Charles F. Taraba and Mary (Lowe) Taraba.  She graduated from Ridgeway High School, class of 1950.

Ruth married Charles R. Eaton on November 19, 1951.  Of this union, there were three children born.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles...

Erma N. Kennell

Erma N. Kennell

Feb 20, 2024

We said goodbye to our loving mother and grandmother, Erma Nell Kennell, Tuesday evening February 20th. Erma was 94 years old. She was born on the family farm outside of Kearney, Missouri on December 26, 1929.  She attended Mt. Gilead primary school and graduated from Kearney High School.  She later graduated from the Kansas City Business College.  She married Raymond...

Elsie Charlene Reed

Elsie Charlene Reed

Feb 20, 2024

Elsie Charlene Reed, 79, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO 64068. A visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service at the...

Ronald Paul Vaccaro

Ronald Paul Vaccaro

Feb 20, 2024

Ronald Paul Vaccaro, 85, of Kansas City, Missouri Northland, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Ashton Court in Liberty, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Heafey Hoffman Dworak & Cutler Mortuary, 7805 W. Center Rd., Omaha, Neb. 68124. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM...

Frederick "Larry" Lawrence Young

Frederick "Larry" Lawrence Young

Feb 18, 2024

FREDERICK “LARRY” YOUNG

 

         Frederick Lawrence “Larry” Young, 93, of Independence, MO, passed away February 18, 2024, at home with family at his side.

         Larry was born October 2, 1930, in Kansas City, MO, one of three children of Frederick Lucius and Bernice (Fox) Young.   Along with his parents, Larry was preceded in death...

Cheryl "Cheri" L. Braun

Cheryl "Cheri" L. Braun

Feb 18, 2024

CHERYL “CHERI” BRAUN

 

          Cheryl L. “Cheri” (Needham) Braun, 77, of Liberty, MO, passed peacefully on February 18, 2024, surrounded by her family at NorthCare Hospice House.

          Cheri was born January 3, 1947, in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of John Phillip and Rose Mary (Payne) Needham.  Along with her parents, Cheri was preceded...

Peggy L. Stain

Peggy L. Stain

Feb 17, 2024

Peggy L. Stain, 55, passed away February 17, 2024.  Peggy was born April 9, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri to Arnold Lee Bryant and Vickie (Benton) Bryant.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Shelley Williams and her daughter Amanda Stain.  Survivors include her husband Carl A. Stain, Sr.,  daughter Sarah Thomas and her husband Steven, son Carl...

Edith Myrtle Duckworth

Edith Myrtle Duckworth

Feb 16, 2024

Edith Myrtle Duckworth, 94, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away at 8:52 AM on Friday, February 16, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. The family has requested to have a private service and she will be laid to rest in Providence Cemetery in Liberty, Missouri next to her beloved husband.

Edith was born on April 23, 1929 in Iberia, Missouri...

Ricky James Bledsoe

Ricky James Bledsoe

Feb 15, 2024

          Ricky James “Rick” Bledsoe (SSG Ret USMC), 70, of Gladstone, MO, passed away February 15, 2024, at KU Medical Center.

          Rick was born January 1, 1954, in Kansas City, MO, the eldest of two sons of Jimmie W. and Mary R. (Melott) Bledsoe.  His parents preceded him in death.  

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Christene Elizabeth Barrett

Christene Elizabeth Barrett

Feb 15, 2024

Christene Elizabeth Barrett, age 74, of Liberty, MO, born June 15, 1949 in Nederland,Texas to Mary Jane Fite and David Fite. Christene was preceded in death by both parents and step-father Robert F. Phillips. Christene is survived by her husband John Barrett, sister Sue Fite Vaughn, brother Andy Phillips, daughters Diana Morgan and Andrea Beard, son Robert Hobart, 11 grandchildren...

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