Obituaries
Robert "Bobby" Lee Bateman
Aug 12, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Bateman March 5, 1957 – August 12, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Bateman, 68, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 12, 2025, at 7:35 PM.
Born on March 5, 1957, Robert lived a life grounded in generosity, kindness, a strong work ethic, and an unwavering love for Jesus Christ. His faith guided...
Eleanor Patricia Helm
Aug 9, 2025
Eleanor Patricia Helm (Witherspoon) known as Patty by most of her family, 84, passed away on August 09, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia.
She was born on August 23rd, 1940, to Louie Thomas Witherspoon and Gladys Marie (Settles).
Eleanor was a member of her local Baptist church. She worked for General Motors until retirement. She was a...
Maria O. Valderrama
Aug 9, 2025
Maria O. Valderrama, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on November 28, 1948, Maria led a life distinguished by her unwavering faith and an extraordinary dedication to helping others. As an outgoing and compassionate woman, she touched the hearts of many through her generosity and kind spirit.
Maria...
Elwyn D. Cooper
Aug 8, 2025
Elwyn D. Cooper, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on August 8, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on August 10, 1933, Elwyn lived a life filled with dedication, love, and remarkable accomplishments.
Elwyn spent most of his professional career as a pricing analyst for Yellow Freight, where he was not only known for his strong work ethic but also...
Cheryl L. Schoneman
Aug 5, 2025
Cheryl L. Schoneman, born on January 5, 1962, passed away on August 5, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of love and devotion. With a career dedicated to Hallmark for 15 years, Cheryl was a dedicated and valuable employee known for her honesty and straight forward nature. Her warm spirit touched the hearts of many.
Cheryl was deeply family-oriented and devoted...
Amelia Sue Culver
Aug 2, 2025
Amelia Sue Culver, born on December 29, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on August 2, 2025. She lived a remarkable life that was marked by dedication, love, and a profound connection to her family and friends.
Amelia began her professional journey with Trans World Airlines (TWA), where she devoted over 30 years of her life to the world of aviation....
Karen Kay Kennedy
Jul 30, 2025
Karen Kay Kennedy was born January 14, 1941 near Omaha, Nebraska. She was the middle child of Lloyd and Hazel Denman. The family moved to a farm outside Bolckow, MO during Karen’s 8th year of school. She graduated from North Andrew High in 1959. Later she attended cosmetology school in St. Joseph, MO. This became her long-term occupation.
She married Ron...
Geraldine "Gerry" E. Furrow
Jul 27, 2025
Geraldine (Gerry) Furrow, 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025.
Born July 6, 1933, in Willowdale, KS, she was the eighth of 13 children of Bernard and Anna Henning. Gerry graduated from Kingman High School in 1952 and married Harry Furrow that June.
She was a generous, devoted mother and grandmother to her family. She enjoyed bowling,...
Joseph White Searle
Jul 27, 2025
Joseph White Searle, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 27, 2025.
Joseph was born on December 11, 1933, in Hays, Kansas, to Joseph Woodard Searle and Julia Elizabeth (White) Searle. During his early childhood, the family relocated to the Kansas City area, where he was raised in Mission and attended St. Agnes High School (now Bishop Miege). A...
Marvin Parr Blakeman
Jul 26, 2025
Marvin Parr Blakeman, 101, passed away on July 26, 2025. Funeral services will held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 64151. Visitation will begin at 10:00am, funeral at 11:00am, followed by burial at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th St. KCMO 64155. In lieu of flowers, contributions...
Daniel Maurice Higgins
Jul 25, 2025
Daniel Maurice Higgins, born on July 28, 1965 son of James and Maria Higgins. He departed from this world on July 25, 2025, after a brave and determined battle with Amyloidosis a journey he faced diligently for three and a half years. He passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, leaving behind a legacy that resonates through the...
Daniel Maurice Higgins
Jul 25, 2025
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Betty June Eplee
Jul 23, 2025
Betty June Eplee, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on August 12, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, Betty lived a life filled with love, faith, and dedication.
Betty was well-known for her career with Praxair, where she spent many years inspecting and fixing airplane...
Barbara J. Gauldin
Jul 22, 2025
Barbara Jane (Dilley) Gauldin was born June 8, 1942, to Oliver and Ruby Dilley in Duluth, Minnesota. She joined her parents in heaven on July 22, 2025, after passing away peacefully in her sleep.
She grew up in a Christian home full of love with her four brothers, John, Donald, David and Gary. She graduated from Westport High School in Kansas...
Dorothy J. Hamilton
Jul 22, 2025
Dorothy Jo Hamilton, 88, Kansas City, Missouri was born August 23, 1936, to James Boyd and Nina Helen (McFarren) McClanahan in Webster County, Missouri. Dorothy departed this life and entered the gates of heaven on July 22, 2025. Dorothy graduated from Niangua High School in 1955.
Dorothy’s greatest loves were taking care of her family and spending time with her friends....
Joyce M. Campbell
Jul 21, 2025
Joyce Marie Campbell, age 88 of Kansas City Missouri passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 at North Care Hospice in NKC Health in North Kansas City, MO.
She was the wife of Donald Lee Campbell and they shared 70 years of marriage.
Joyce was raised by both of her parents, Harold and Leora Cartright, along with 4 brothers Bob, Gary, Galen,...
Rachel Lee Callagy
Jul 18, 2025
Rachel Lee Callagy (nee Rachel Lee Warbington) passed away on July 18, 2025, at age 52, after battling breast cancer for several years. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 15th, 1972, as the only child of Raymond M. and Merry A. Warbington.
As her father’s career advanced, the family moved from Georgia to Nebraska, and then to Illinois, where...
Patricia Ann Fisher
Jul 17, 2025
Patricia A. Fisher, 95, of Parkville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at NKC Hospice.
She was born to the late Jacob and Sylvia (Kearns) Fisher, on June 19, 1930 and was raised in the Easton, Missouri and Hurlengen, Missouri communities.
Patricia lived and worked in the Kansas City, Missouri northland for many years as a bartender and was well...
Gary Lee Pauley
Jul 12, 2025
Gary Lee Pauley, 72, of Smithville, Missouri was surrounded by his loving family after losing his valiant fight with cancer on July 12, 2025.
Gary was born November 18, 1952 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Charles and Anna Pauley. He spent much of his youth growing up in Rushville, Missouri. Even as a boy, he loved building with construction toys—a passion that...
Howard Joseph Scott
Jul 11, 2025
Howard Joseph Scott, 70, of Nebraska City, NE passed away July 11, 2025. Howard was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1954 to Howard H. Scott and Betty J. Scott. He grew up on the family farm in Kansas City and graduated from St. Pius High School.
After high school, he received his degree in pharmacology from University of Missouri Kansas...
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