Obituaries

Jun 10, 2025

Jun 6, 2025

Evelyn Mae Ownbey, 90, of Kansas City, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. Born in Green Forest, Arkansas, on February 13, 1935, Evelyn lived a life marked by love, faith, and kindness.

 A devoted wife, mother, and friend, Evelyn was known for her gentle spirit and unwavering Christian faith. She was a nurturing soul who touched the lives of many...

Jun 4, 2025

Kenneth Lynn McGlothlin, Sr., a steadfast soul and devoted family man, took his final bow on June 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on April 7, 1941, Kenneth lived a life rich in love, laughter, and cherished memories. His heart, as big as his passion for life, radiated warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

With...

May 31, 2025

Kenneth Michael Edmondson, affectionately known to friends and family as Ken, was born on September 14, 1943, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He peacefully departed from this world on May 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and dedication.

Ken’s career was marked by an impressive tenure in the airline industry, where he worked for Braniff Airways, Inc, Texas...

May 30, 2025

Leslie Norman Weaver joined his Lord in Heaven on May 30, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Carl and Elizabeth Weaver.

Les, and his twin sisters spent his youth in sunny California. Though the family later returned to the Kansas City area during his teenage years, Les never lost his laid-back, go-with-the-flow California spirit.

He...

May 22, 2025

Opal Wood, 88, of Lawson, MO passed away May 22, 2025. Opal was born March 11, 1937 in rural Linn County, MO to the late Jay Lowell and Delphia Irene (Kirby) Ewing.

Opal is preceded in death by her husband Clyde Wood and her youngest sons Dennis Lamp and Larry Wood.

Survivors include her sister Frances Lee Hampton, her oldest sons David...

May 20, 2025

Betty Jane Leach, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on September 12, 1937, in Presque Isle, Maine, the 14th of 18 children born to Dennis and Alice Shaw. She spent her youth working in the potato fields during harvest time.

After graduating high school, Betty set off for Washington, D.C., intending only a...

May 20, 2025

Laura Lee Tiedt of Kansas City, MO passed away on May 20, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born on April 10, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan and lived in Bellevue, Michigan until 1958 when she and her family relocated to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She attended University of Colorado Boulder. After marrying and moving to the Kansas City area,...

May 19, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I share that I lost my friend, my husband, and the love of my life for over 50 years on the morning of Monday, May 19th.

Perry Davis McLean was born on June 9, 1935, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. While in high school he developed a love for amateur radio and got his license at...

May 18, 2025

Sandra Jean Shepherd, born on May 15, 1947, peacefully departed this world on May 18, 2025. Her life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished moments that resonate deeply with the family she devoted herself to.

A spirited woman with an adventurous heart, Sandra found joy in the excitement of casinos, where the thrill of the game matched her...

May 17, 2025

Brady was born in Fort Scott, KS on August 15th, 1990, to his parents Teresa and Curtis O’Neal and Erik and Stacie Toole. Brady went to be with our Lord on May 17th, 2025, in a fatal car accident.

Brady is proceeded in death by his grandparents George Ford, Gene Norris, Larry and Dorothy Toole, Norma Ratliff and his Aunt Tracie...

May 17, 2025

Barbara Harper, 84, passed away on May 17, 2025.

Barbara Dalene Harper was born on January 16, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa. She moved to The Kansas City area where she dedicated her time raising her children. As her children grew older, she then began her long career in tax filing. She retired from HR Block as a Master Tax advisor...

May 17, 2025

Martha Virginia Slinkard went home to Jesus May 17th, 2025

Born on August 15th 1940 in Excello, MO, Martha was the youngest child of James Maxey and Hazel Lorraine (Brock) Miller. Martha is preceded in death by her parents and 8 loving brothers and sisters, David, Alan, Lula, Richard, Helen, Mary, Joseph and Walter.

Martha met Jake Slinkard in Jefferson City, MO...

May 16, 2025

John Christopher Licklider, age 62, passed away on May 16, 2025. Born on July 14, 1962, in San Diego, California, to parents Joseph and Lucy Licklider, John’s life was marked by hard work, loyalty, and love for his family.

He spent his childhood in the close-knit community of Cuba, Missouri, where he formed lifelong memories and friendships. Shortly after high school,...

May 16, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Gail Walker of Dearborn, Mo was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather! He passed away peacefully surrounded and supported by his loving family and friends on May 16th, 2025 at the age of 72 years old.

Born on October 10th, 1952 in Evanston, Illinois to parents Edgar and Nona Walker. Tim enjoyed a loving childhood with 3...

May 16, 2025

Jim Allen, a devoted husband, cherished friend, and master carpenter, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 15, 1938, Jim dedicated his life not only to his craft but also to his beloved wife, Sharon, with whom he shared 65 beautiful years of marriage. Their love story is one that will be...

May 12, 2025

Basil Eugene “Gene” Briggs, 87, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on May 12, 2025. 

Gene was born on February 25, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, to Thomas and Rose Briggs. After graduating from high school, Gene proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business...

May 11, 2025

William “Bill” Pryor Affolter, Jr., beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 11, 2025 at the age of 74.

Born on April 26, 1951, Bill was a man of warmth, humor, and quiet strength. His life was centered around the love he had for his family, and those who knew him were touched by...

May 8, 2025

Chris Wayne Lichte, 74, of Kearney, Missouri, passed away peacefully May 8, 2025, surrounded by family.

Chris was born April 2, 1951 in Lexington, Missouri to Herman Tempel Lichte and Constance Doris Lichte (Connie). He spent his life in service to others, from his early days in Lexington, Missouri, to his long residence in Liberty, Missouri.

Chris devoted his career to law...

May 8, 2025

James "Jim" Henry Saunders, a cherished soul with a heart full of laughter and a spirit that ignited joy, departed this world on May 8, 2025. Born on December 31, 1952, to Howard C. and Margaret Saunders, Jim's life became a testament to the beauty of simplicity and the warmth of family bonds.

For many years, Jim dedicated himself as a...