Obituaries

Noreen J. James

Noreen J. James

May 8, 2025

Noreen J. James, age 88, passed away May 8, 2025. Services are pending. 

Donald Dennis Perry Sr.

Donald Dennis Perry Sr.

May 6, 2025

Donald Dennis Perry, 85, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Donald served his country with honor in the United States Army and continued his dedication to public service through a 20-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was known for his steady presence, strong work...

Pastor Lindy Reed

Pastor Lindy Reed

May 6, 2025

Dr. Lindell Gordon Reed, affectionately known as "Lindy", was called home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, compassionate leadership, and profound love for his family and community.

Born on November 13, 1960, Lindy dedicated his life to serving others through his ministry. As the esteemed pastor of Grace Baptist Church in...

Ella Mae Barr-Jones

Ella Mae Barr-Jones

May 4, 2025

Ella Mae Barr-Jones, age 94, passed into the arms of her Savior on May 4, 2025. Ella was born on January 20, 1931, in Dixon, Missouri to Joseph Lige and Mary Elizabeth Helms. Ella married Lourence S. Barr, a handsome Navy Sailor, on July 20, 1946. They moved to Kansas City where they started their life together. Ella’s sparkling personality...

Raymond Leon Sanders

Raymond Leon Sanders

May 4, 2025

Raymond "ray" Leon Sanders, born on May 18, 1941, in Aurora, Missouri to Albert and Wilma Sanders, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Liberty, Missouri. He grew up in Gladstone, Missouri. Ray grew up in Marionville, Missouri. At the young age of 17, Ray joined the Army, dedicating twenty years of service to his country and retiring with the...

Marilyn J Burasco

Marilyn J Burasco

May 4, 2025





Marilyn Joyce (Weld) Burasco, 86, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn was born on November 25, 1938, in Kansas City, MO. She met her husband, Bob, in high school, and they were married for 68 years. As a devoted stay-at-home mom, Marilyn had the opportunity to be actively...

Ronnie D. Morris

Ronnie D. Morris

May 2, 2025





Mr. Ronnie D. Morris, age 70, transitioned to be with the Lord on May 2, 2025. Services will be Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 12 Noon, at New Generation Christian Center, 9601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64134.

Ronnie D. Morris was born on December 15, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Phillip and Bessie Morris. A proud graduate of...

Mary Frieda Morris

Mary Frieda Morris

May 1, 2025



Mary Frieda Morris, age 92, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away May 1, 2025.



Memorial services will be held at 2PM, Friday, May 16, 2025, at Park Lawn Chapel. Family will receive friends prior to service times, beginning at 12Noon.

Sherri Rogers

Sherri Rogers

May 1, 2025

Sheryl Rae (Dowell) Rogers, 66, of Raymore, MO and former longtime Lee’s Summit resident, passed peacefully on May 1, 2025, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff at Kansas City Hospice House.

Sherri was born February 22, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, the second of three children of Otha A....

Eleanor E. Clemons

Eleanor E. Clemons

Apr 30, 2025

Eleanor E. Clemons, aged 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. She was born on January 12, 1937, in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts to parents Eric John Peacock and Eleanor Peacock.

Eleanor lived most of her life in Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by a son, two daughters, twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other...

Robert "Bo" Rickert Jr.

Robert "Bo" Rickert Jr.

Apr 30, 2025

Robert (Bo) Earl Rickert Jr. 7/1/1949-4/30/2025. Bo was born in Kansas City, MO. His parents, Robert and Louise Rickert had three children, Joyce (who passed away at age 26 from childhood diabetes complications), Bo and Vida Robson. 

Bo grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Southeast high school. It's there where he met Paula Wineland and they welcomed a daughter,...

Evelyn Maude Richardson

Evelyn Maude Richardson

Apr 29, 2025

Evelyn Maude Fagan Richardson, passed away on the morning of April 29, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1936, to parents John Truman Fagan and Cassie Mildred Fagan.

Evelyn dedicated her life to service, working as a registered nurse, and later devoting herself to the care of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Evelyn was a devoted member of The Church of...

Wesley J. Phillilps

Wesley J. Phillilps

Apr 28, 2025

Wesley J. Phillips , 89, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 28, 2025 at Avent Health in Merriam, Kansas.

Wesley was born March 15, 1936, in Dallas, Texas the son of Jewett and Sallie Davis Phillips. Wesley was a printing press mechanic. Traveling around the world maintaining and repairing printing presses for Heidelberg Printing Press Company.

He was a Deacon...

Dean A. Stevens

Dean A. Stevens

Apr 28, 2025

Dean A. Stevens passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025. Dean was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri. He was an avid collector of baseball cards and coins. 

Dean is preceded in death by is father, Albert stevens, his mother Scoval Wyatt, sister Louise Riverol and brother David Stevens. 

He leaves behind his niece Barbara (Gafoaga) Visesio, and his...

Kay Lemons

Kay Lemons

Apr 28, 2025

Kay Lemons, age 76, passed peacefully on April 28th, 2025 with her family by her side. Kay was born in Joplin, MO to Elmer and Pauline Fawver. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield, MO in 1966. In June of 1969 she married the love of her life, Walt Lemons. She followed Walt on his Army adventures over to...

Sharon Sue Hayes

Sharon Sue Hayes

Apr 26, 2025

Sharon Sue Hayes, born on October 31, 1959; she received her wings on April 26, 2025, in Excelsior Springs and was welcomed home by her grandma and all her relations.

Do all things in love.

To be a servant of man kind.

Sharon is survived by her children Sean L Hayes, Jeromy Hayes; grandchildren Amira, Micaiah, Jordan, Alexis and Evalena Hayes.

Glenice E. Lawrence

Glenice E. Lawrence

Apr 25, 2025

Glenice Lawrence, 86, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, April 25, 2025, at the home of her only son, Jeff, surrounded by his love as he gave selflessly to care for her. Visitation will be Friday, May 9th at 10:00 am, located at The Park Lawn Funeral Home - 8251 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City,...

Lannetta L. LeRoy

Lannetta L. LeRoy

Apr 25, 2025

Lannetta Louise LeRoy, 75, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Clare and Opal (Poindexter) Mersman on May 21, 1949.

Lanetta attended High school in South Kansas City, and she worked in retail management most of her life. She worked for GEM, Venture...

Karen Jean Compton

Karen Jean Compton

Apr 24, 2025

Karen Jean Sharp, Compton, 70, passed away peacefully Thursday April 24, 2025. She was born April 29 1954, in Lawrence, Kansas to Newell Sharp and Emma Jeanette Sharp, Stein. 

She attended Liberty High School, class of 1973. She received a Master's degree in Psychology at Central Methodist University. In 1973 she married Silas Compton, III.  

Karen became a substance abuse counselor...

Michael Herr

Michael Herr

Apr 22, 2025

Michael Herr, age 45, of Papillion, NE, passed away April 22, 2025, at Creighton Bergan Mercy Hospital with family by his side.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Park Lawn Chapel, in Kansas City, MO, beginning at 1PM. A committal service will take place beginning at 2PM.

Michael was born November 20, 1979, in Aurora, CO, the middle son...