Obituaries

Jul 17, 2021

Roger Lee O'Roark, 73, passed away July 17, 2021, at his home in Liberty, with his wife Cheryl at his side.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, July 23, at Glenridge Cemetery, B Hwy. at Shepherd Road, Liberty, MO. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Tunnels to Towers (https.//t2t.org).

Roger was born November 21, 1947,...

Jul 17, 2021

Jul 17, 2021

Lester Dwight Hash, Retired Major of the Kansas City Police Department, 83, of Smithville, MO passed away on July 17, 2021.

Service will be held at the Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 and 291 Hwy (southwest corner) in Liberty, MO on Thursday, July 22. Visitation will be held from noon until 2 pm, with the funeral following at 2 pm....

Jul 16, 2021

Dean was born January 12th, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to Patricia (Young) Barrett and Glenn Dean Barrett. The third of five children, Dean was graced with two sisters, Anne & Sherry and two brothers, Bruce and Ben.

Dean was a world traveler early in life as the family followed his father’s career living in Australia, England, Algeria and Switzerland....

Jul 15, 2021

Barbara L. Luckan, 82, passed away July 15, 2021.  Visitation will be 12-1PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, July 20 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 12-1PM, with services to follow at 1PM, Tuesday, July 20 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...

Jul 15, 2021

Curtis Clyde McFarland, 51, passed away July 15, 2021.  Curtis was born January 11, 1970 in Kansas City, MO to Helen and Bobby McFarland. He is survived by his son Alex; daughters Sami Jo and Mary; sisters Bobbi Moore, Connie Hill and husband Paul, Connie Haight and husband Chet, and Tammy Carnes. Curtis also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, cousins, nieces...

Jul 15, 2021

Lillie Lindsey was the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman; strong, virtuous, selfless, loving, and full of wisdom. Lillie lived and walked with a great level of dignity, class, and grace. Whatever she put her hands to do for Jesus was always done with a touch of humility and excellence. Lillie was a devout Christian not only in words but...

Jul 14, 2021

On Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, Rich Solar passed away at the age of 74.

Rich was born on August 17, 1946 to Everett and Bernice Solar. He was married and had a daughter, Michelle and later married Leona Boeger on March 22, 1979 and together they had a son, Josh. Rich & Leona lived in Southern California until Josh was...

Jul 12, 2021

Betty Hardee, 89, passed away on July 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on January 27, 1932 to Lew and Lola Coleman of Hopkins, MO. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband Ron, her 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Betty is survived by her son Terry Hardee; her son Gary Hardee and...

Jul 10, 2021

Cynthia "Cyndee" Sue Bishop, 62, of Kearney, MO, passed away July 10, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Cyndee was born August 28, 1958, in McAlester, Oklahoma, the fifth of six children of Louis and Delores (Del Ceillo) Rasch. She was united in marriage to Barry Wayne Bishop on March 15, 1981 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. They moved from Independence, KS...

Jul 10, 2021

David Brian Williams, 49, passed away July 10, 2021. David was born September 3, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold Williams, Sr. and Darlene (Williamson) Williams. He graduated from Raytown High School. David was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals and loved to go fishing. Survivors include his parents, Harold and Darlene Williams;...

Jul 9, 2021

Linda Lou (Venable) Gonzales, 77, of Liberty, MO, passed away July 9, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House with family at her side.

Linda was born October 28, 1943, in Pittsburg, KS, the third of five children of Edwin and Grace (Leatherman) Venable. She grew up in Liberal, MO and graduated from Liberal High School. Linda was a member of the...

Jul 9, 2021

Danny C. Wittman, 76, passed away July 9, 2021.  Memorial services will be 1PM, Thursday, July 15 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Memorial services will be 1PM, Thursday, July 15 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jul 8, 2021

Gary D. Stevens, 67, devoted father, brother, and friend, passed away July 8, 2021. Gary was born November 29, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri to Verlin and Myra (Comstock) Stevens. He was a self-made entrepreneur, a traveler of the world and a life long supporter of the arts and music. Gary was a Kansas City Chiefs, KC Royals and Sporting...

Jul 8, 2021

Dorothy Maxine Sipes, 100, passed away July 8, 2021.  Funeral services will be 1PM, Friday, July 23, 2021 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Funeral services will be 1PM, Friday, July 23, 2021 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park...

Jul 7, 2021

Paul L. Preston, 87, of Liberty, Missouri, joined his Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He now rests peacefully with Patsy "Pat", his wife of 59 years. A Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, Missouri. A visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at...

Jul 7, 2021

Mildred Louise (Millie) Keene passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born in Elk Creek, Texas County, Missouri to Noah and Eva Ruth Grogan. She graduated from Cabool High School and moved to Springfield and then to Kansas City to continue her education. She retired from the City...

Jul 4, 2021

Robert Dale Livingston, 66, passed away July 4, 2021.  Cremation; service arrangements to be announced at a later date.

Service Information: Robert Dale Livingston, 66, passed away July 4, 2021.  Cremation; service arrangements to be announced at a later date.

Jul 3, 2021

Belva Ann (Craig) Wiggins, 83, a longtime Liberty resident, passed away July 3, 2021, at Addington Place of Shoal Creek where she resided for the past year.

Belva was born February 12, 1938, in Greybull, Wyoming, the third of four children of Oval Wayne and Verna Mildred (Hallcroft) Craig. She grew up in Princeton, Missouri, where she graduated from high...

Jul 1, 2021

Pearl I. Kilgore, 88, passed away July 1, 2021.  Visitation will be 9AM, with services to follow at 10AM, Thursday, July 8 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, Missouri; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation will be 9AM, with services to follow at 10AM, Thursday, July 8 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest...