Obituaries
Lester "Bruce" Dowell
Jun 26, 2025
Lester “Bruce” Dowell, 85, of the Kansas City Northland, entered his heavenly home on June 26, 2025. Oh, how sweet to know he now resides with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, to whom he gave his life as a young adult and in whom he took confidence in until its end.
Bruce was born at home in Chillicothe, Missouri, on...
Thomas "Tom" L. Maloney
Jun 26, 2025
The Lord took Thomas “Tom” Lee Maloney home peacefully, at NKC Hospice, on June 26th, 2025 surrounded by a loving family. Tom was 87 years old. The visitation service will commence at 10am followed by the celebration of life at 11am on Thursday, July 3 at Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri. The burial will be...
Kay M. Sallee
Jun 25, 2025
Kay Margaret Sallee passed away on June 25, 2025.
Kay was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on August 22, 1958 to Lyle and Shirley Sallee.
The family moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1964 where Kay attended elementary and secondary schools, graduating from Southside High School in 1976. She attended Oklahoma Baptist University and graduated in 1980.
Kay moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma in...
Roger Lee Arbuckle
Jun 24, 2025
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Timothea "Timmie" K. Richardson
Jun 21, 2025
Timothea "Timmie" K. Richardson, peacefully departed this life on June 21, 2025. Timmie was born to the late Michael and Brudistine Murphy on October 07, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her professional journey was marked by many years of hard work in the construction industry, showcasing not only her resilience but also her unyielding commitment to her craft. Alongside her...
James Charles Bethke
Jun 19, 2025
James Charles Bethke, born on November 5, 1946, and a respected member of his community, passed away on June 19, 2025. He was 78 years old. James is survived by his beloved wife Elaine, with whom he shared a remarkable love story that spanned 40 years. Together, they created a home filled with warmth, laughter, and love.
James’s early career was...
David E. Magee
Jun 16, 2025
David E Magee, 73, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on June 16, 2025.
Dave was born in Germany and adopted by Charles and Rose Marie Magee, as their only child. He grew up in the Kansas City Metro area most of his life. Dave served in the US Army after high school and worked alongside his father at Ziebert for many...
Becky A. Richards
Jun 15, 2025
Becky A. Richards, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away quietly on June 15, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy woven from the rich fabric of love, simplicity, and kindness. She was born on December 18, 1941, to Jerry S. and Alice L. Feeney.
Becky lived a life dedicated to nurturing her family and cherishing each...
Ronald Edward Herring
Jun 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Herring, aged 80, who left us peacefully on June 14, 2025. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Born in Moline, Illinois to Robert and Edith (Danielson) Herring, Ronald lived a life full of love, wisdom, and purpose. He was known for his kindness, friendly personality, and...
Elvie C. Holloway
Jun 10, 2025
Elvie C. Holloway, a beloved member of the Kansas City community, left this world on June 10, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on August 15, 1933, Elvie dedicated her life to hard work and her family, establishing a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Elvie owned her own cleaning business for many years, embodying the...
Evelyn Ownbey
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...
Kenneth Lynn McGlothlin, Sr.
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...
Kenneth Michael Edmondson
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...
Les N. Weaver
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...
Opal Wood
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...
Betty Leach
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...
Laura Lee Tiedt
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,...
Perry D. McLean
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...
Sandra Jean Shepherd
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...
Brady Ford Toole
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...
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