Obituaries

Jun 30, 2022

Elbert Johnson, a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and beloved friend, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at CenterPoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. He was born October 2,1943, in Elaine, Arkansas to the parents of Epson and Irene (Hines) Johnson; who both preceded him in death.

Elbert was married to Elaine (Hayes) Johnson for...

Jun 29, 2022

William “Bill” Carr, 97, passed away on June 29, 2022 with family at his side. Heaven just gained another Notre Dame Nike and Iowa Hawkeye Hall of Famer. He was born on August 2, 1924 in Ottumwa, Iowa to James and Frances Carr.  Bill graduated from Ottumwa Catholic Central High School, where he was president, voted most outstanding student, and an all-state awarded athlete with baseball and basketball as his passions. Following his service in...

Jun 28, 2022

Dr. Arthur K. Roos of Liberty, Missouri lived a remarkable 96 years before passing away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022. Art was born in a log cabin in Mt. Vernon, Indiana on July 15th, 1925 to Arthur Christian and Elfrieda Morlock Roos. His family relocated to Wood River, Illinois to pursue better opportunities during the Depression, and it’s there...

Jun 28, 2022

Nora Dee Roberts was born May 27, 1922 in Wooldridge, Tennessee and died on June 28, 2022. She was 100 years old. Nora was the daughter of John L. Taylor and Sallie (Gilreath) Taylor. She was one of eleven children. Nora graduated from Cumberland College, now part of University of the Cumberland, in 1942. She taught school for two years...

Jun 26, 2022

Donald Edward Martin, born October 13, 1949, passed from this world, on June 26, 2022, at the age of 72. He was born to Carmen (Cellier) Martin and Russell Martin in Kansas City, Missouri, and they preceded him in death. Also, preceding him in death are his step-dad, Herb Stevens, and an infant brother, Dennis Martin. He leaves behind to...

Jun 26, 2022

Erma Jean Swann, 84, passed away June 26, 2022.  Visitation will be 10AM, with Mass of Christian burial at 11AM, Wednesday, June 29 at Our Lady of Presentation Parish, 130 NW Murray Rd., Lee's Summit, Missouri; private burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 10AM, with Mass of Christian burial at 11AM, Wednesday, June 29 at Our...

Jun 25, 2022

Wesley Henry Levingston, 96, passed away June 25, 2022.  Wesley was born on September 5th, 1925 in Zelma, Mo. He joined our lord and savior in Heaven on June 25th, 2022. He was proceeded in death by his first wife Maxine Jewell, His parents Andrew and Myrtle Levingston, His brother Willard Levingston, His sister Fern Hinkle, and his daughter Nancy Wilson....

Jun 24, 2022

Richard R. “Rick” Byrd, 91, of Kearney, MO, passed away June 24, 2022 at his home with his devoted wife and family members by his side.

Rick was born January 24, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, to Stanley and Aletha (Bell) Byrd. The family moved to Kansas City, where Rick graduated from Westport High School. He later married his high...

Jun 23, 2022

James D. Redus, 80, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2022.

Jim was born March 6, 1942, in Kingsville, TX. He grew up the eldest of seven children in Kingsville and graduated from Kaufer High School in Rivera, TX. Jim later received a Bachelor's degree from Ambassador College in Pasadena, CA. At Ambassador, Jim met...

Jun 22, 2022

Beloved father and husband, William Hershall Gray passed away on June 22, 2022.

Hershall was a life-long resident of Excelsior Springs and Wood Heights, Mo. He fought a valiant fight against cancer and heart failure over the past four years. He was born in Excelsior Springs to Ellen Nadeen (Hughes) and William Cleo Gray on August 5, 1954.

Hershall is...

Jun 22, 2022

Doyle Mitchell Jenkins, 62, of Kearney, Missouri, loving husband, father and grandfather, devoted brother and son, and a friend to many, passed away at his home in Kearney surrounded by family on June 22, 2022. A gathering for friends and family will begin at 12:30 pm, with a funeral service following at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, June 29, in the...

Jun 22, 2022

Betty Ann Durbin was born on October 5, 1924, to Oren Ellis and Tressie Melvina Pope in Christian County, Missouri. In 1958 she married Arthur Durbin Jr. and together they had four children. Betty was a wonderful and loving mother who gave her all to her family. We will never fill the space she left behind. She was preceded in...

Jun 21, 2022

Samuel L. Jackson, 77, passed away June 21, 2022.  We are here today to honor the memory of Sam Jackson or Sammy as he was known to many of us. He was a Veteran of the US Army and served in the 'American war" in Vietnam. He was a husband, father, and grandfather. He retired in 2008, from his career as...

Jun 21, 2022

"You know what I mean?"

Roy Lynn Parvin, 62, passed away at his home in Kansas City on June 21st, 2022. Roy was born on December 4th, 1959 to Carl and Grace Parvin. Roy loved spending time with friends and family, particularly those at the round table. He enjoyed the History Channel, sweet treats and coffee. His favorite holiday, the...

Jun 20, 2022

Jun 20, 2022

Judith Lynn Compos, 65, passed away June 20, 2022.  Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, June 28 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Brooking Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, June 28 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.,...

Jun 19, 2022

Sandra Jill Emig, known as Sandy, was born in Roseville, Ohio on March 7, 1951.  Sandy excelled in music on baritone and piano. She graduated from high school as valedictorian at Valley Stream North High School in New York. Sandy attended the Ohio State University, and gained her Doctorate degree with a 4.0 grade point average.  She next came to Liberty, Missouri...

Jun 17, 2022

David Wayne Gile, 53, passed away June 17, 2022. David was preceded in death by his father Clarence Gile. Survivors include his mother Mary L. Gile; sister Larindia Hackett; sister Julie Dowdey; sister Sandra Cox; sister Judith Cole; companion Jennifer Quintana; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 12PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Thursday, June 23 at...

Jun 16, 2022

James Earl Moseley was born on November 21, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas, and peacefully passed away June 16, 2022, in Liberty, Missouri.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eula Moseley.

He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Lee Moseley in 1960. In 1972, Pastor James and Mary Lee entered full time ministry, pastoring the last...

Jun 14, 2022