Obituaries

Aug 9, 2022

Karen K. Lane, 74, passed away August 9, 2022.  Visitation will begin at 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, August 16 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Mom was a collector of angels and now its her time to receive her wings.

Service Information: Visitation will begin at 12PM, with...

Aug 9, 2022

Donna Dee (Bayless) Jacques, 85, of Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, and formerly of Westbrook of Kearney, passed away August 9, 2022.

Donna was born April 11, 1937, in Crawford County, MO, the third of five children of Samuel Christopher and Martha Ellen (Ferris) Bayless. Donna retired as a Quality Appraisal Specialist for the Federal Government. She was a member...

Aug 8, 2022

Terry Lee Carkeek, 69, a lifelong Liberty resident, passed peacefully at home on August 8, 2022, surrounded by family.

Terry was born September 14, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, the younger of two children of Eldred Arthur "Ted" Carkeek and Mary Libbert Carkeek. His parents preceded him in death. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1970. Terry married his...

Aug 7, 2022

William J Vohs, 90, passed away at home in his favorite chair on August 7, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. William served in the Air Force from 1950-1953 and worked at Commerce Bank from age 16-62. Bill attended Bethany Baptist Church on Sundays with his sister. He enjoyed working on cars, scouring estate sales for bargains, and watching NASCAR and...

Aug 4, 2022

Gary Lee “Bear” Gray, 61, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 4, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64138. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial and contributions go to...

Aug 4, 2022

Fredricka Ann “Teddie” Berkley, 80, passed away August 4, 2022. Teddie was the daughter of Dr. Walter and Mary Lou Burke. She was the youngest daughter and leaves a sister Amelia (Meme) Wolfe behind. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Courtney Blakey. She leaves children Ashley (Mike) Zellers, Megan (Chris) Newton, Todd (Tracie) Cramer, and son in...

Aug 3, 2022

Aug 3, 2022

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce Deborah “Debbie” Ann Martin (Miller), a beloved mother, daughter, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away on August 3, 2022 at KU Hospital from a combination of health issues at the age of 63. Debbie’s passing has been heartbreaking for all who had the blessing of knowing her.

Debbie was born on April...

Aug 2, 2022

Seth Thomas Waggoner, 32, of Olathe, KS, passed away August 2, 2022. He was born April 3, 1990 in Independence, MO. He grew up in Lee's Summit and attended Lee's Summit High School. Seth was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Waggoner, in September, 2021. Survivors include his father, James G. Waggoner, Sr., siblings, Shaun Helm (Christian), Lisa Jeffries,...

Aug 1, 2022

Georgie May Van Horn, 95, passed away August 1, 2022.  Visitation will be 11AM, with services to follow at 12PM, Friday, August 12 at Keystone United Methodist Church, 406 W. 74th St., Knasas City, Missouri.

Service Information: Visitation will be 11AM, with services to follow at 12PM, Friday, August 12 at Keystone United Methodist Church, 406 W. 74th St., Knasas...

Aug 1, 2022

Deloma Jean Crain Gouge, "Dilly", 81, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away August 1, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final days.

Deloma was born December 9, 1940, in Fort Riley, Kansas, the eldest of three children of Amos Paul Crain and Dorothy Maxine Ziebell Crain. She grew up in Independence, Missouri and...

Aug 1, 2022

Wallace Max Wooderson, of Liberty MO, passed away August 1, 2022, at Liberty Hospital with his loving wife Loretta by his side.

Max was born in Bowraville, Australia on November 5, 1934, the eldest of six to Robert and Dorothy Wooderson. From 1952 to1954 Max honorably served in the Artillery at Queensland/Singleton New South Wales. Max moved to America in...

Aug 1, 2022

Johnny William Pearson, 57, was born on December 26, 1964 to Delora Mae Bullock and John William Pearson.

Johnny received his education from the Kansas City Missouri School District. Johnny was a cook at Leawood Country Club and Baptist Medical Center until it closed.

Johnny moved to Cabot, Arkansas in 2006. He continued his employment with North Metro Medical Center...

Jul 31, 2022

Carol Jean Dodson Stanley, 83, of Pleasant Valley, MO, passed away July 31, 2022 at Liberty Hospital.

Carol was born January 1, 1939, in Mexico, MO, the daughter of William Edward and Leona Belle (Davidson) Dodson. Carol was united in marriage to David Keith Stanley on December 16, 1962, and they were blessed with two children. They lived many years...

Jul 29, 2022

Dwain Lee Jones, 95, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022. Visitation will begin at 12 noon, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 1:00 pm, on Friday, August 5, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty Mo. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Dwain was born the eldest of four children, in Elmo, Mo. on July 24, 1927 to Ray...

Jul 29, 2022

James Dixon Anderson, Jr., 71, of Liberty, MO, passed away July 29, 2022, at Liberty Hospital.

Jim was born December 24, 1950, in Kansas City, MO, one of three children of James Dixon Anderson and Marguerite Heer Anderson. He was united in marriage to Pamela Helene (Rush) on November 11, 1985. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and...

Jul 29, 2022

Roberta A. Crain of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 29th at the age of 70. She was preceded into the afterlife by her sister, Alberta Feagle, parents Earnest and Bertha Crain and former husband/life long friend Gary Rasmussen.

Although her elementary education began in South Kansas City, her family would soon move to Lee’s Summit. There, she...

Jul 27, 2022

Velma Showalter, 95, passed away July 27, 2022. Velma was born February 17, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold Stocker Buterbaugh and Mollie (Hetz) Buterbaugh. She graduated from Avila College in 1972 and taught school at St. John’s Holy Rosary Catholic Church for many years. Velma was a member of Eastgate Christian Church.

Velma was preceded in death by...

Jul 27, 2022

Jul 25, 2022

Leslie Don Welch, known as Don or Donnie by most, was born on May 25, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa, and went to his heavenly home on July 25, 2022. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Krebs Welch; his five children, Robert Welch (Roz Miller) of Independence, Carl...