Obituaries

Esther J. DeLoney

Esther J. DeLoney

Jul 21, 2023

Esther Jean DeLoney was born October 22, 1934 in Kansas City, MO. She passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023.

Esther was preceded in death by her adopted parents; Mary M. and Joseph C. DeLoney; her birth mother Rosie Porter; her son James Ervin DeLoney; son-in-law, Adrian Malone; siblings: Juanita Porter, Willie Porter, Ruthie Mae Porter, Alfred Porter, Gordon...

Johnny Lee Darity

Johnny Lee Darity

Jul 21, 2023



          Johnny Lee Darity, 70, of Polo, MO, passed away July 21, 2023, at Liberty Hospital with his wife Terri at his side.

          Johnny was born July 28, 1952, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the middle of five children of Ben Paul and Thelma Delores (Pyles) Darity.  Along with his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by an infant...

Norma June Ross

Norma June Ross

Jul 19, 2023

Norma June Ross, 93, passed away July 19, 2023.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, August 8 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery.

David Hoyt Kelley

David Hoyt Kelley

Jul 18, 2023

 

           David Hoyt Kelley, 89, a former longtime resident of Liberty and recently of Wexford Place, passed away July 18, 2023, at NorthCare Hospice House.

          David was born January 9, 1934, in Pineville, MO, the middle of three children of Floyd J. Kelley and Imogene (Hoyt) Kelley.  Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by his...

Irene W. Cole

Irene W. Cole

Jul 17, 2023

Irene Wanda Cole, 80, of Shell Knob, Missouri passed away on July 17, 2023.

Irene was born January 4, 1943, in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. She met her beloved husband Ed Cole when he was in the Air Force stationed at Mountain Home AFB. They joined their hearts in marriage, on September 24, 1960. Irene and her beloved husband Ed had...

James C. Holcomb

James C. Holcomb

Jul 17, 2023

James C. Holcomb, 94, passed away July 17, 2023.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Friday, July 21 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Julie Ann Miller

Julie Ann Miller

Jul 16, 2023

 

 

          Julie Ann (Verhulst) Miller, 55, of Liberty, MO, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023, with her husband Jim at her side.  She died following a three and a half-year battle with breast cancer.

          Julie was born July 23, 1967, in Kansas City, MO, the middle of three children of Aloysius Joseph and Remonda Leah (Kump)...

Herbert E. Bower

Herbert E. Bower

Jul 15, 2023

Herbert E. Bower, 88, passed away July 15, 2023.  Private services were held at Park Lawn Funeral Home, with private burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Judy Lynn Holcomb

Judy Lynn Holcomb

Jul 15, 2023

Judy Lynn Holcomb, 63, passed away July 15, 2023.  Judy was a loving and caring friend to all.  She would help anyone that needed it and had “open arms” to everyone.  She was preceded in death by her mother Pansy (Kirby) Holcomb.  Judy passed only hours prior to her father James Holcomb, who passed on July 17, 2023.  Survivors include...

Gerald "Mike" Michael Ingram

Gerald "Mike" Michael Ingram

Jul 15, 2023

Gerald Michael Ingram, who went by “Mike”, a beloved father, grandfather, son and brother, passed away at Northpoint Skilled Nursing on July 15, 2023 following a long illness. He was born to Gerald and Beverly (Carey) Ingram on Veterans Day in 1964 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Kansas City. He came into the world as a marching band was playing...

Al McKinley

Al McKinley

Jul 14, 2023

 

George Alvin “Al” McKinley, 86, of Liberty, MO, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2023, with family at his side.

          Al was born August 1, 1936, in Albany, Kentucky, the eldest of two sons of Fount and Louise (Tyler) McKinley.  As a teenager, Al moved with his family to Clay County where he graduated...

Kevin R. Layton

Kevin R. Layton

Jul 13, 2023

KEVIN LAYTON

HUMBLE, GIVING, WITTY, HARDWORKING, GENEROUS, CARING, FAITHFUL, LOYAL, RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY, SUPPORTIVE, HONEST, PROTECTOR, COURAGEOUS, BLESSED, KIND HEARTED, JOYFUL AND FUN!

 

Kev lived life by three guiding principles:

 

Always do the “right” thing…there is right and wrong in life and nothing in between…he always chose right even if it was a sacrifice Bring others joy… a laugh,...

Sharon A. Faust

Sharon A. Faust

Jul 13, 2023

Sharon A. Faust, 69, of Raymore Missouri, joined her husband David on July 13, 2023. After a 9 year battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side. She leaves behind her mother Joann Manchester, her brother Wayne Manchester, her sister Cheryl Smith and her beloved children Joseph, Michael and Joshua Faust .

Visitation...

Charles "Charlie" Melvin Largent

Charles "Charlie" Melvin Largent

Jul 12, 2023

 

           Charles Melvin “Charlie” Largent, 72, of Liberty, MO, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 12, 2023.

          Charlie was born June 2, 1951, in Independence, MO, the second of four children of Wilbur Melvin “Bill” Largent, Jr. and Kathleen Irene (White) Largent. His father preceded him in death on February 1 of this year. Charlie graduated from...

Randall "Randy" Kenneth Allen

Randall "Randy" Kenneth Allen

Jul 11, 2023

 

          Randall Kenneth “Randy” Allen, 78, of Liberty, MO, passed away July 11, 2023, at Liberty Hospital with family at his side.

          Randy was born February 24, 1945, in Versailles, MO. He was a 1963 graduate of Westport High School and received his bachelor’s degree from William Jewell College and two master’s degrees from Midwestern Theological Seminary. 

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Bobby King Sr.

Bobby King Sr.

Jul 9, 2023

Bobby King Sr., 68, of Lenexa, Kansas, walked the stairway to Heaven on July 9, 2023 surrounded by family. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 1:30pm at Memorial Park Cemetery at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64138. Attendees are urged to meet at the funeral home parking lot at 1:15pm,...

Deborah K. Beamer

Deborah K. Beamer

Jul 8, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) Kay Beamer, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2023, in hospice care. She was born on February 4, 1950, in Fort Leavenworth (Military Base), Kansas. Debbie spent her career working for Southwestern Bell, where she retired after 27 years.

She is survived by her loving family, including her three children: Anjanette (Angel)...

Betty J. Stahl

Betty J. Stahl

Jul 4, 2023

July 04, 2023, Betty June Stahl (nee Kelly), 86, of Fairway, KS, passed away peacefully in her bed at the home she shared with her niece, Kimberly K. Kelly. Early that morning, her sparkler faded and she went peacefully in to the arms of her Lord, Jesus.

Betty was born on April 4, 1937, to Louie Guy Kelly and Frances...

Glenda "Lameda" Winn

Glenda "Lameda" Winn

Jul 4, 2023

 

           Glenda Lameda Winn, 83, of Liberty, MO, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

          Lameda was born November 18, 1939, in Dixie, Arkansas, the daughter of Oscar Newton and Leron (Diggs) Ring.  She was united in marriage to William E. “Dub” Winn on January 17, 1958, and they were blessed with...

Cassius "Cash" Colby Hart

Cassius "Cash" Colby Hart

Jul 3, 2023

 

Cassius "Cash" Colby Hart, 36, passed away on July 3rd at his home in Liberty, MO. Cassius was born in Peoria, IL on February 4th, 1987. He moved with his family to Liberty, MO in 1994 where he attended Liberty High School and graduated in 2005. Cassius played baseball and attended classes at Metropolitan Community College Maple Woods. He began...