Obituaries

Jean Ann Neth

Jean Ann Neth

Jan 7, 2024

Jean Ann Neth ~ Dec. 22, 1934 - January 7, 2024

Jean Ann was born in Kearney, MO to Carl and Pauline Grubbs.  Jean Ann attended Kearney Schools as well as the University of Missouri. Jean Ann and Howard were married in April 1954.

Jean Ann was a talented musician who shared her talents with her community and church.  For...

James Dean Young

James Dean Young

Jan 6, 2024

James Dean Young, 84, passed away January 6, 2024.  James was born June 11, 1939 in Fristoe, Missouri to Murray Andrew Young and Archie (Moore) Young.  He is survived by his son James Young, Jr. and his wife Josetta; son Mark Young and his wife Dawn; daughter Ronda Popejoy; grandchildren Chris Worden, Samantha Young, Shannon Young,  Megan Wiest, Stephanie Fisher,...

Alexander W. King

Alexander W. King

Jan 5, 2024

Alexander W. King“Chris King” Alexander W. King was born August 15, 1943 to the union of Willis A. and Rose L. (Johnson) King Sr. Chris was born in Charleston, Missouri a special Birthday gift for his Mom on her Birthday. He was the third child of seven children born to this union.

Chris was educated in the Kansas City MO school...

Dorothea Mae Crawford Clark

Dorothea Mae Crawford Clark

Jan 4, 2024

Dorothea “Dottie” Mae Crawford Clark peacefully passed away January 4, 2024 in Waco, Texas.  She was born November 15, 1920 in Washington, Iowa.  She was the youngest child of Eula Lee Kerr and David William Carson Crawford.  She was predeceased by her parents, brother Herman Lee Crawford, twin brother and sister Herbert Carol Crawford and Helen Louise Crawford Overman Price,...

Lucie Dean Riggs

Lucie Dean Riggs

Jan 3, 2024

Lucie Dean Riggs, 64, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Truman University Health Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, following a brief, unexpected illness. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. State Route 291, Liberty, MO 64068. A visitation will be from 1:00...

Michael Lee Chase

Michael Lee Chase

Jan 3, 2024

Michael Lee Chase, 77, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away at 1:44 PM on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, Missouri. Funeral Services are scheduled for 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. State Route 291, Liberty, Missouri 64068. A visitation will be from 2:00 – 3:00 PM prior...

Carol Lee Wolf Hurtado

Carol Lee Wolf Hurtado

Jan 3, 2024

Carol Lee Wolf Hurtado, 89, passed away January 3, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends.  

Carol is survived by her children: Ronald (Karla) Hurtado, Paul (Patricia) Gould, Tonie (Justin) Hurtado – Johnson, Tina Hurtado and Michael (Mitzi) Hurtado; grandchildren: Courtney (Stephen) Hurtado – Broyles, Michael Hurtado, Dale (Jessica) Johnson, Jenah (Brian) Ennis, Ashley Johnson, Emma...

Nolan Reid King

Nolan Reid King

Jan 2, 2024

Nolan Reid King, 83, of Pleasant Valley, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Pleasant Valley Fire Department, 8108 Pleasant Valley Rd, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068. A visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 AM prior to...

Joshua Caleb Rhodes

Joshua Caleb Rhodes

Jan 2, 2024

Joshua Caleb Rhodes, 27, passed away January 2, 2024.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Saturday, January 13 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Laura Ann Evans

Laura Ann Evans

Jan 2, 2024

Laura Ann (Overman) Evans passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-six (96), on January 2, 2024, in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Laura was born on April 12, 1927, in Green River, Wyoming. Laura was the first-born child to John Leonard Overman and Gwendolyn Richards Overman followed by her sister Jane and brother Tom. Laura had an adventurous upbringing, as...

Melvin "Mel" Leroy Imhoff

Melvin "Mel" Leroy Imhoff

Dec 31, 2023

  Melvin passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023 at 87 years young. God received an angel that day. Melvin did not know a stranger.  He would conversate with anyone he came into contact with.  He was always happy to help in any way he could.  Melvin’s family was his pride and joy.  Some of his favorite past times were...

Louise Anna Kappmeyer

Louise Anna Kappmeyer

Dec 31, 2023

Louise Anna “Lou Ann” Kappmeyer, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Norterre Estoria in Liberty, Missouri. She was born on April 15, 1934 to Ruth and Glenn Nicholson in Hazelton, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rollie Kappmeyer; an infant son, Kevin; 2 sisters; and 1 brother. Lou...

Ross Campbell Taggart

Ross Campbell Taggart

Dec 30, 2023

Ross Campbell Taggart, 73, passed away December 30, 2023.  Visitation will be 6-8PM, Tuesday, January 9 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri.  Funeral services will be 10AM, Wednesday, January 10 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 11 E. 40th St., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Diane Lee Schmidt

Diane Lee Schmidt

Dec 29, 2023

          Diane Lee (Bogdan) Schmidt, 78, of the Kansas City Northland, passed peacefully on December 29, 2023, with family at her side.

          Diane was born September 2, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the eldest of three children of Steve and Dorothy Bogdan. Her parents preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Dennis Lee Schmidt in 1972, and...

David Alan Robinson

David Alan Robinson

Dec 29, 2023

   David Alan Robinson, 62, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 N. State Routh 291, Liberty, MO 64068. A visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Burial will follow in Glenridge Cemetery in...

Sharon Lynn Wilkes

Sharon Lynn Wilkes

Dec 26, 2023

SHARON LYNN WILKES, 83, a long time resident of Raytown, MO., passed away peacefully at home, on December 26th, 2023 with her family at her side. She was preceded in death, by her mother, Allie Louise Davis. She was born an only child, on December 14th, 1940 and is survived by her three adult children: son, Justin Wilkes, son, Clinton...

Larry R. Slater

Larry R. Slater

Dec 23, 2023

Larry R. Slater, age 81, passed away December 23, 2023.  

Funeral service will be 2PM, Friday, January 5, 2024, at Park Lawn chapel, with visitation beginning at 1PM.  Burial will follow services in Green Lawn Cemetery.

 

Danny Dunlap

Danny Dunlap

Dec 22, 2023

Daniel Joe Dunlap, 60, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, at KC Hospice House.

Danny was born August 15, 1963, in Kirkwood, Missouri, the son of CC and Shirley (Broemmer) Dunlap.  The family moved to Branson, Missouri, where Danny graduated from high school.  He attended Southwest Missouri State University for two years, and then transferred...

Joann Marie Swank

Joann Marie Swank

Dec 22, 2023

Joann Marie Swank passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. The elder of two daughters of John and Irene Rice, Joann was born November 26, 1929, grew up in Kansas City, and graduated from Southeast High School. She attended Kansas City Junior College, where she met her life-long sweetheart Rick (Lee Richard). The two were married February 26, 1949 and...

Clint Wigfall, Jr.

Clint Wigfall, Jr.

Dec 21, 2023

Clint Wigfall Jr. peacefully departed his life at 2:00 am to be reunited with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 21, 2023. Clint was born on November 22, 1946, in Lake Washington, Mississippi to his doting parents, the late Clint Wigfall Sr. and Ilene (Jamison) Wigfall. He was the sixth of nine children.

Clint received his formal education...