Obituaries

Jan 8, 2026

Harry I. Magee

February 15, 1946 – January 8, 2026

Harry I. Magee, 79, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.

Born in Hastings, Nebraska, to Dwight W. Magee and Virginia (Billings) Magee, Harry lived a life defined by service, loyalty, and an unmistakable warmth that drew people in and made them feel seen.

Harry was a beacon....

Feb 12, 2026

Feb 8, 2026

Gloria Anne Gossett, age 87, passed on at Valley Manor Center in Excelsior Springs Missouri following a short illness.

Gloria was the third of four children and first daughter born on March 13, 1938, in Kansas City Missouri. Her parents were Bernice (Davidson) Puls and Fred Puls. Her early years were spent in Kansas City before her family moved to Liberty...

Feb 7, 2026

Feb 6, 2026

Marjorie “Sue” Miller, 88, of Appleton City, Missouri passed away February 6, 2026. She was born February 18, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri, the youngest of eight, to Ralph and Mildred Potter.

Sue attended Southeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri and worked as a supervisor in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals and retired as office manager at the family business in 2011.

Sue...

Feb 5, 2026

Jo Anna Moore, 77, of Kansas City, MO, passed peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by all the love she spent a lifetime giving so freely to others

Jo Anna was born on July 28, 1948, to Joseph and Leila Snider of Braymer, MO

Jo Anna was a woman with a deep and steady faith. Her love for God guided the way...

Feb 5, 2026

Carey H. Weinel, Jr., 75, of Lees Summit, Missouri, passed away February 5, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO to the late Carey and Kathleen Weinel, Sr. A devoted husband, father, papa, great-papa, brother and uncle. Carey lived a life defined by hard work, laughter, and love for those around him.

Carey grew...

Feb 5, 2026

Stephen “Steve” Ray Hook, a beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away February 5, 2026.

Born on May 25, 1957 in Kansas City, Steve was the only child of Ray Crews Hook and Janet “Kay” (Hurst). He was raised in Liberty by his mother Kay and grandmother, Eleanor Hurst.

Steve’s career as a Liberty Missouri Fire Fighter spanned more than two decades....

Feb 3, 2026

Shirley Dene Van Deusen, daughter of Wilber Cecil Davis and Mary Delta Davis, was born on June 13, 1928, and passed away on February 3, 2026.

On October 8, 1948, she married Kenneth LaVaughn Van Deusen, a Church of Christ minister. Together they shared a life rooted in faith, service, and devotion to family. Shirley’s faith and beliefs were central to...

Feb 3, 2026

Sonny Rue, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on February 3, 2026, at St. Luke’s East Hospital following a short illness. He was born on March 10, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Oris and Edna (Odell) Rue, the youngest of three children. A lifelong resident of the Kansas City metropolitan area, Sonny worked for Hansen Dental Lab in Mission, Kansas,...

Feb 2, 2026

Sandra K. Morey, age 84, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 2, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 15, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas, Sandra was the daughter of E.G. and Gladys McEntire. She was also a beloved sister to John McEntire and his wife, Loretta.

Sandra was the devoted wife of the...

Feb 2, 2026

Geraldine June Bailey Age 92

Geraldine (Jerry) June Bailey, 92, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026,

Born on September 6, 1933, in Nashville Tennessee, to the late Thurman Edens and Gladys

Sue Street, Jerry was an only child and spent most of her life in Kansas City.

Jerry enjoyed her career with the IRS and sold Avon for many...

Feb 2, 2026

Frank D. Brown, 69, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away at home on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Raymond D. and Twila (Hillsman) Brown on August 31, 1956.

He is survived by his wife Michelle, of 51 years sons Frank (Jessica) Jr., Raymond (Kasey), and Michael Brown, 5 grandchildren: Lauren, Alexander, Brayden,...

Feb 2, 2026

Clark Lynn Hulbert, 80, of Belton, Missouri, entered into rest with Jesus on February 2, 2026.

Clark took his first breath on March 14, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, where his dad was stationed in the Navy during the latter days of World War II. He was the eldest of five children born to Carroll and Inez Hulbert. His siblings are...

Feb 2, 2026

Norma Jeanne (McMillian) Baucom, born November 30, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away at home in Independence, Missouri. She was 86 years old.

A lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, Norma‘s journey began in the heart of Kansas City and remained rooted in the area she loved. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1957, where she met her...

Feb 1, 2026

Jean Carolyn (Thomlinson) Pearson, age 83, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 1, 2026. Jean was born on June 15, 1942, in Springfield, Missouri. Her father died when Jean was two years old. Her mother worked two jobs to provide for Jean and her two brothers, and Jean took on many household responsibilities at a young age. She married...

Feb 1, 2026

Joseph (Joe) R. Schuster, formerly of Bernard,Iowa passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on May 17, 1936, Joe enjoyed a long life filled with simple pleasures.

A faithful member of the Sacred Heart of Filmore in Bernard, Iowa, he later found a spiritual home at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, Missouri. He was a...

Feb 1, 2026

Rosie M. Sales, of Liberty, Missouri, a cherished matriarch and beloved friend, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 2, 1939, Rosie was a woman of deep faith whose love for her family shaped every chapter of her life.

Rosie grew up on a farm in Jamestown, Missouri. As a young woman, she moved...

Jan 30, 2026

Ronald Dennis Frazier, 83, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at home. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., to Matthew and Laura Jamerson Frazier. 

Ronald is survived by his wife of forty years, Katherine Frazier, two daughters, Regina Frazier and Sheila Swinton, four grandchildren, Anthony Bostic, Dearin Robertson, Erica Smith, and Shakila Smith, three great grandchildren Elias, Emmy, and...

Jan 29, 2026

Marilyn Jean Maddick, 91, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away on January 29, 2026, at home.

Marilyn was born April 18, 1934, in Minlo, Iowa, the second of four children of Miles and Dorothy (Burnham) Gibson. She grew up in Guthrie County, Iowa, and attended school in Linden, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Gary E. Maddick on July 27, 1952,...