Obituaries

Jul 22, 2020

Richard (Dick), peacefully passed at home on July 22, 2020. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, JoAnn, 3 children, Rick Howard (Karen),  Becky Howard-Crotty (Jeff), Jessica Jones (Chris), 5 grandchildren, Hilary Taber (Jordan), Elizabeth Gillenwater (Cody), Tyler Bacon (Larienna), Cassie Prior, Douglas Howard and 3 great grandchildren, Drake, Levi and Bridgette, and Brother Greg Howard (Claudia)....

Jul 19, 2020

Alexander E. Mastor, age 21, of Gladstone, Missouri passed July 19, 2020 at Saint Luke's -Plaza Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

Jul 9, 2020

James R. Phillips II, age 71, of Kansas City, Missouri passed July 9, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

Jul 1, 2020

Sharon Douglas

11/20/78 ~ 07/01/2020

Sharon Douglas, age 41, died tragically and unexpectedly in a drive-by shooting in Kansas City, Missouri on July 1, 2020. There was no known connection between Sharon and the shooter.

Sharon was a strong, loving, generous and kind hearted soul. She loved life, adventures, and her...

Jun 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Gerald “Jerry” A. Buss on June 29th, 2020. Jerry was 53 years young.

Jerry was born on May 18th, 1967 in Lowell MA to Harvey and Barbara Buss. He moved to Torrance CA with his family where he attended Torrance High School and UC Irvine,...

Jun 25, 2020

Christopher L. Toliver, age 42, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed June 25, 2020 at Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron, Missouri. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

Jun 16, 2020

Linda Van Cleve, of Warrensburg, Missouri passed June 16, 2020 at Johnson County Care Center, Warrensburg, Missouri. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

Jun 13, 2020

Lelia Mae Walker, age 61, of Kansas City, Missouri passed June 13, 2020 at Ignite Medical Resort, Kansas City, Kansas. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

Jun 10, 2020

William P. Butts Jr., age 66, of Kansas City, Missouri passed June 10, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, Missouri. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

Jun 2, 2020

Charles R. Hunter Jr., age 58, of Kansas City, Missouri passed June 2, 2020 at his residence in Kansas City, Missouri. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

May 21, 2020

Andrew S. Van Thullenar, age 61, of Kansas City, Missouri passed May 21, 2020 at his residence. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

May 18, 2020

Michael Aravinda Maday died Saturday, May 16, age 71. Born on March 4, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, Michael graduated from Fitzgerald High School (Warren, Michigan) in 1967 after editing the school newspaper in his senior year and starring in a school production of The Sound of Music, for which he was offered a scholarship to study drama in England. He attended...

May 17, 2020

Bernard Smith, of Liberty, Missouri passed May 17, 2020 at Ashton Court Care and Rehabilitation Centre, Liberty, Missouri. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

May 17, 2020

Patricia Ann Jackson Miller, age 69, passed peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Raytown, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Merrill. She is survived by her husband, William T. Miller, mother Marleen Merrill, daughter Lea (Jackson) Remigio, son Casey E. Jackson, and step-son Zachary Miller. She is also survived by her...

May 10, 2020

Stacey Parker, age 43, of Independence, Missouri passed May 10, 2020 at her residence. Stacey joined her daughter and grandparents who preceded her in death.

Stacey was a very loving, caring, and thoughtful person who was loved and cherished by her family and her friends.

She leaves her husband Ricky Parker; Daughter: Tiffany Parker; son:...

May 9, 2020

Ronald Martin, age 84, passed May 9, 2020 at Redwood of Carmel Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Independence, Missouri. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

May 8, 2020

Robert Leader Smith

9/7/1922    to    5/8/2020

Robert Smith died peacefully on May 8, 2020 at the age of 97 in Lees Summit, Missouri.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Christy (Sandy) Steinberg of Leawood, Kansas, daughter Janet Smith of Overland Park, Kansas, and son Clifford Smith of Overland Park, Kansas.  He is also survived by one...

May 4, 2020

James Stansbury, age 59, of Independence, Missouri passed May 4, 2020 at Independence Manor Care Center, Independence, Missouri. Detailed obituary to be posted when available.

May 2, 2020

Graham Patterson Shirkey passed away Friday May 1, 2020. He was born and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He went to school at Edison High School and Cascia Hall High School. He was a very talented cinematographer with a passion for the arts and helping the less fortunate. He was also an avid runner and cyclist. He competed in...

Apr 29, 2020

Esther Sarah Radetsky, 85, passed away April 29th, 2020. She is survived by her sons, Joe and Mike Radetsky, and grandchildren, Brittany and Nicholas Brower, whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Radetsky, and her daughter, Sherri Brower. Private family services at The Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery. A Celebration of her Life will...