Parker S. Dailey
Jun 16, 2025
On June 16, 2025, at the age of 96, the Rev. Parker Stokes Dailey went home to be with his Savior. He was the husband of Thelma Jean (Brown) Dailey for almost 74 years, until she preceded him in death on July 9, 2024. He was the father of three and grandfather of five, all of whom loved and admired...
Anita "Anna" Gatewood
Jun 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Anita Gatewood
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Anita Gatewood, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who was born on April 13, 1934, and departed this life peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 91.
Anita was a woman of strength and grace. Known for her warm heart and unwavering devotion to...
Matthew "Matt" Brown
Jun 27, 2025
Matthew “Matt” Brown, age 21, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after an automobile accident in Sugar Creek, MO on Friday, June 27th, 2025. Also injured in the accident was the love of his life, Hannah Dahlberg who is recovering at home. Matthew was born March 16,...
Mary J. Galetti
Jun 27, 2025
Mary J. (Hutson) Galetti, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 27, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to all who were fortunate to know her.
Born Mary J. Hutson to Ross and Cora Hutson, she was the cherished sister of three brothers — Bob, Richard, and David. She married the...
Kenneth E. Dryer
Jun 27, 2025
Kenneth Edward Dryer (91) of Kansas City, MO went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday June 27th, 2025. “Kenny” as he was known to friends and family, was born August 15th, 1933 in Bolivar MO. He was the fifth of nine children to Wilbur Clyde and Florence Elizabeth Dryer. At the age of 18 he married Edna...
Ronald Lee Smith
Jun 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on June 26, 2025. Ron was born on October 22, 1957. He was a cherished son of Herbert and Norma Smith.
Ron's life was marked by a profound love for family, friends, and the farm. He...
Billi Jan Johnson
Jun 25, 2025
Billi Jan Johnson, age 62, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday June 25, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1962 in Lamar, Colorado to Bill and Donna Killion. She graduated from Ulysses High School in Ulysses, Kansas and went on to earn a Bachelors in Science degree. Billi met Tom, the love...
Gregory Scott Carnes
Jun 24, 2025
Gregory Scott Carnes
March 30, 1957 – June 24, 2025
Gregory Scott Carnes passed away peacefully from ALS on June 24, 2025, in his home, surrounded by the people who loved him most. Born on March 30, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, Greg lived a life full of joy, music, and unconditional love.
He was the proud father of two daughters, Reagan Stafford...
John "Johnny" D. Eanes
Jun 23, 2025
John "Johnny" David Eanes, 70, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday June 23, 2025.
Born on August 10, 1954, in Martinsville, Virginia, John was the son of the late John Morton Eanes and Christine Young Eanes. He was also preceded in death by his beloved brothers, Donald Lee Eanes and Michael Ray Eanes.
John is lovingly remembered by his nieces,...
Joan A. Gilchrist
Jun 19, 2025
Joan A. Gilchrist (or Diamond Lil as her husband used to call her) passed away at the age of 81 in the company of her children and grandchildren on the morning of Thursday June 19th. Joan was born on June 24, 1943, in Kansas City, MO to Samuel Edna and Mary Petullo. She married Owen L. Gilchrist on April 24,...
Bobby Lee Wilkerson
Jun 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bobby Lee Wilkerson
Bobby Lee Wilkerson, a hardworking man who loved his family, his Missouri roots, and a good place to eat, passed away surrounded by his family on June 18, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on December 15, 1940, in Climax Springs, Missouri, Bobby moved to Kansas City in 1959. He spent over 31 years...
Rosalie Ann Cain
Jun 18, 2025
Rosalie Ann (McDowell) Cain was a woman of grit and grace. Her life was built on hard work, simple joys and a quiet strength that spoke louder than words ever could, she passed away on June 18, 2025. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on October 7, 1939 to one of five children, and graduated from Easton High School....
Jacob Lawrence Brick
Jun 18, 2025
Jacob Lawrence Brick, 22, of Kansas City's Northland, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2025. He was born on April 1, 2003, in Overland Park, Kansas, the beloved son of Gregg and Melissa (Mitchell) Brick.
Jacob was a lifelong resident of the Northland area. He was a route driver for DHL, and those who knew him would agree that his dedication...
Hazel Marie Davidson
Jun 17, 2025
Hazel Robertson Davidson, age 84, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on November 28, 1940, in Butler, Missouri, to Jack and Pearl Robertson. Hazel graduated from Butler High School in 1957, and soon after, her life was forever changed when she met William “Bill” Davidson on a blind...
Jacqueline Giunta
Jun 17, 2025
Jacqueline L. Giunta beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 98.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1927, Jacqueline was the daughter of Elmer and Loretta (Hayes) Heany. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1945 and soon after moved to Kansas City, where she began her career as a switchboard operator. It...
Georgia Delores Holter
Jun 14, 2025
Georgia Delores Holter
Age 94
1931 ~ 2025
Georgia Delores Holter passed away at home, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Independence, MO, leaving a void her family can never fill.
She was born in Grandview, MO, on May 3, 1931, to Ida Mae (Zumwalt) Smith & George Washington Smith. She was one of six children. Her siblings were Robert, Hazel, Dorothy, Ardena and Henry.
Georgia...
Jacqueline Louise Loontjer
Jun 12, 2025
Jacqueline Louise Loontjer, 77, passed away on June 12th, 2025. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, June 18th at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7500 Oak St, KCMO, 64114. Funeral service will be on Thursday, June 19th at 1:00PM, also at Calvary, with burial afterward at the Memorial Park Cemetery at Park Lawn.
Jackie was born in 1947 in Dodge City, KS...
David E. Coleman
Jun 12, 2025
David E. Coleman, 87, passed peacefully at home in the presence of family on Thursday, June 12, 2025. David was born on April 24, 1938 in Poteau, OK to Earl and Marie Coleman. His family moved to Stockton, CA in the mid 1940’s where David graduated high school at Stockton Junior College. He went on to serve in the United...
Harvey West
Jun 12, 2025
Harvey Lee West, 98, passed away peacefully at his home in Kansas City, MO on June 12, 2025 with his daughters at his side.
Harvey was born January 13, 1927 in Upland, California to Sylvester West and Ruby Amason.
After the death of his father, he was moved to Williamsburg, Kentucky to live with family. He worked at Williamsburg Clothing Co. until...
Carlos Arturo Pezantes
Jun 12, 2025
John 14:27
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you... Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Carlos Arturo “Ernesto Rolando” Pezantes, 56, died peacefully on June 12, 2025 with his family by his side. Ernesto was born on August 21, 1969, in Lima, Peru to Carmen Judith Nunez and Victor Manuel Pezantes.
Ernesto grew up...
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