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David E. Holmes

David E. Holmes

Feb 3, 2021

David Eugene Holmes, 45, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away February 3, 2021, at his home.

David was born March 1, 1975, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the eldest of two sons of Russell W. and Debra A. (Metcalf) Holmes. He graduated in 1994 from Judson High School in Converse, Texas, where he played football and ran track.

Following graduation, David owned...

Lucretia Ann Norris

Lucretia Ann Norris

Feb 1, 2021

Lucretia Ann Norris, 88, passed away February 1, 2021.  Graveside services will be 2PM, Saturday, February 6 at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO.

Service Information: Graveside services will be 2PM, Saturday, February 6 at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO.

Samuel Lee Coen

Samuel Lee Coen

Feb 1, 2021

Samuel Lee Coen, 91, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away February 1, 2021, at his home.

Sam was born July 14, 1929, in a corn field near Reading, KS, the son of James E. Coen and Mae Alice (Johns) Coen. He served his country aboard the USS Antietam at the conclusion of WWII, receiving honorable discharge as a Corporal in 1949.

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Jimmie J. Williams

Jimmie J. Williams

Feb 1, 2021

Jimmie J. Williams, 86, passed away February 1, 2021.  Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Monday, February 8 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Monday, February 8 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Alleen F. Franck

Alleen F. Franck

Jan 31, 2021

Alleen Florence Long Franck, 92, passed away January 31, 2021.

Alleen was born February 12, 1928, in Drexel, MO. to McKinley and Florence Campbell Long. After graduating from Drexel High School she attended Ottawa University where she majored in Music Education. Alleen married Rev. George E. Franck on August 31, 1947 at First Baptist Church of Drexel.

Alleen's music education...

Gary Lee Davis

Gary Lee Davis

Jan 31, 2021

Gary Lee Davis, 77, of Smithville, MO, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2021, with family at his side.

Gary was born October 12, 1943, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Park Hill High School in 1961, where he excelled and lettered in football, basketball, track and baseball. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Anne "Dottie"...

Marvin  Thompson

Marvin Thompson

Jan 31, 2021

We celebrate the life of Marvin Thompson, faithful and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who departed this life on January 31, 2021.

Marvin was born November 4, 1924 on a farm near California, Missouri to Archie and Katie Thompson. He married Rose Garnett on January 10, 1948 in Warrensburg, MO. While he attended university, Rose taught elementary school...

Teofila “Fay” Buzick

Teofila “Fay” Buzick

Jan 31, 2021

Teofila “Fay” Buzick passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021 at 83 years young. God received an angel that day. Fay was a devout Catholic and attended Mass every day. She loved to cook, sew, go to garage sales and play bingo. She loved being with family if just for dinner, or an event with one of her children or...

Bert G. Hays

Bert G. Hays

Jan 30, 2021

Bert G. Hays, 94, of Fountain Hills, Arizona and formerly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. Bert was born January 6, 1927 in Agency, Missouri. He served in the US Army in WWII in Europe. Afterwards, he started his own television repair business before joining the Federal Aviation Administration as a computer technician. Bert was a...

Drew M. Hedrick

Drew M. Hedrick

Jan 30, 2021

Drew Marcusen Hedrick, 18, a lifelong resident of Liberty, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2021, at Liberty Hospital.

Drew was born December 27, 2002, in Liberty, MO, the youngest of three children of Bridget Kathleen (O'Brien) Hedrick and Mark Andrew Hedrick. He grew up in Liberty, attending Lewis and Clark Elementary and Heritage Middle School. He was a 2021...

M. Joann Gibson

M. Joann Gibson

Jan 29, 2021

M. Joann Gibson, 82, passed away January 29, 2021.  Joann was preceded in death by her parents Adolph and Evelyn Hulen, her husband Jerry and son Thomas.  Survivors include her daughter Deborah Borgmeyer, son Kevin Gibson, son Keith Gibson and five grandchildren.

Visitation 12PM, service 1PM, Thursday, February 4 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; entombment in Green Lawn Cemetery.

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Marietta K. Ostrander

Marietta K. Ostrander

Jan 29, 2021

Marietta Kay (Fulton) Ostrander, 86, of Smithville, MO, passed away January 29, 2021, at NorthCare Hospice House with loved ones at her side.

Kay was born October 13, 1934, in Gallatin, MO, one of seven children of Carl and Nora Marie (Hacker) Fulton. She was a retired bus driver for the Park Hill School District and member of New Hope...

Karen Kay Douglas

Karen Kay Douglas

Jan 28, 2021

Karen Kay Douglas, 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away on January 28, 2021 after a 7 year battle with lung cancer. Visitation will be from 12 - 1 pm on Wednesday, February 3 at Park Lawn Funeral Home on 83rd and Hillcrest in Kansas City. A funeral service will follow at 1 pm. A private graveside and burial will...

Joann M. Holler

Joann M. Holler

Jan 27, 2021

Joann Marie Honeycutt was born on October 23rd, 1935 and grew up in the East Bottoms of Kansas City, Missouri where she met Homer Holler at age 12 who would become her husband and lifetime companion at age 17, therefore giving her the name of Joann Marie Holler.

They would go on to have 4 children, 3 boys, Howard, Russell...

Leo “Mike” Oberfoell

Leo “Mike” Oberfoell

Jan 27, 2021

Leo Thomas "Mike" Oberfoell, 89, a 53-year resident of Liberty, passed away January 27, 2021, at Liberty Hospital.

Mike was born August 23, 1931, in Epworth, Iowa, one of eight children of Leroy and Marie (Sweeney) Oberfoell.

Mike worked many years in the lumber industry, including for Wickes Lumber in Mosby, Diamond Lumber in Lenexa, and finally Schutte Lumber in...

John F. Carter

John F. Carter

Jan 26, 2021

John Franklin Carter went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2021. He was born November 24, 1932 in Parthenon, Arkansas. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Georgann; three children Steve (Christina), LaDonna (Jeff), James (Richie); five grandchildren Annamarie, Stephen, Adam, Ryan and Jeremy; and thirteen great grandchildren. John’s heart was serving the Lord and helping...

Betty Ann York

Betty Ann York

Jan 26, 2021

Betty Ann York, 70, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away January 26, 2021, at North Kansas City Hospital.

Betty was born May 4, 1950, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Dorvel Murphy and Thelma Love Murphy. She was a graduate of North Kansas City High School. Betty retired from Station (now Ameristar) Casino.

Along with her parents, Betty...

Bessie P. Weber

Bessie P. Weber

Jan 25, 2021

Bessie Pearl Weber, 101, slipped away from us at her home on Monday, January 25, 2021 from COVID-19 related illnesses.

Bessie was born in Centerview, MO January 9, 1920. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Independence.

Bessie was a CNA at St. Mary’s Hospital of Kansas City, MO until her retirement in 1986.

Bessie is preceded in...

Betty J. Stiles

Betty J. Stiles

Jan 24, 2021

Betty J. Stiles, 91, passed away January 24, 2021.  Services will be 1PM, Monday, February 1 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Service Information: Services will be 1PM, Monday, February 1 at Park Lawn, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jack T. Swager

Jack T. Swager

Jan 23, 2021

Jack T. Swager 93, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, formally of Blue Springs, MO, passed away January 23, 2021. There will be a private memorial service with private inurnment in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jack was born on September 22, 1927 to C.C. Ted Swager and Evelyn McReynolds Swager in Kansas City, MO. Jack was a 1945 graduate of Rosedale High School...

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