Obituaries
Jacob Ray Maus
Oct 16, 2023
Jacob Ray Maus, known to his loved ones as Jake, left this world on October 16th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, creativity, and genuine warmth. Born on November 13th, 1988, to Monty Maus and Pamela Armstrong, in Eldorado Springs, MO, Jake was a shining light in the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. A natural-born...
Doris Lee Nelson
Oct 13, 2023
Doris Lee Nelson, 92, of Smithville, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023 from acute heart disease at North Kansas City Hospital - Hospice House.
Doris was born on March 3, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to Jess and Anna Turnbough. Her family moved to the Kansas City area where she graduated from East High School in 1948....
David J. Pingleton
Oct 12, 2023
David Joseph Pingleton passed away on October 12, 2023, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
David was born on October 2, 1964, in Oklahoma City, OK. Following high school, he completed his Journeyman Tool and Die Certification. David worked 28 years as a skilled Tradesman. He loved his family, friends, and the Oklahoma Sooners....
Robert "Scott" Browning
Oct 7, 2023
Scott was born on May 3, 1946 in Sacramento, California and passed peacefully at home into the arms of God on October 07, 2023 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eileen and Lawrence Browning. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Barbara and Jenniffer (Mitch); stepdaughter, Tricia (Michael); grandchildren, Ryan (Lauren) and...
Gary Shingleton
Oct 3, 2023
Gary Wayne Shingleton, 74, Kansas City North, died October 3rd from a long illness. Gary was born May 20, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo. His parents were Melvin Keith Shingleton and Kathryn Jean (Johnston) Shingleton. The family moved to Glendale, CA in 1959 and then to Simi Valley, CA in 1964. Gary loved the beach, especially surfing. He joined the...
Dennis Gene Yazell
Oct 1, 2023
Dennis Gene Yazell, 60, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away September 2023.
Dennis was born on July 28, 1963 to William and Patricia Yazell. Dennis was especially close to his mother and enjoyed spending much of his time with her. It was while he and his mother were travelling that he discovered his love for amusement parks. He...
Raymond O. Ellis
Oct 1, 2023
Raymond Ollie Ellis, 81, of Cameron, Missouri went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 1, 2023.
Raymond was born on November 26, 1941 in Keytesville, Missouri. He was one of eight children born to Patrick and Martha Ellis. As a young boy, his family moved to the Kansas City area. As someone with a naturally hard...
Jerry Lynn Myers
Sep 27, 2023
Jerry L. Myers, 78, of Smithville, Missouri passed away on September 27, 2023.
Jerry was born on December 9, 1944 in Paris, Arkansas. He proudly enlisted in the United States Marines where he served as Sergeant during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge after 4 years of service, Jerry began his long 38-year career as a railroad...
Irene Hevalow
Sep 23, 2023
Irene Hevalow, a beloved member of the Victory Free Will Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO, has passed away at the age of 89. Born Irene McCollum on July 29, 1934, she was a lifelong resident of Clay County. She worked early in her marriage at the American Can Company, then became a stay-at-home mother. She reentered the work force...
Joseph Monahan
Sep 22, 2023
Joseph Monahan, a man who touched the lives of those around him with his deep empathy and quirky personality, passed away at the age of 39 on September 22, 2023. Born in St. Louis, MO on December 7, 1983, Joseph was a loving father, devoted friend, and a source of boundless joy to everyone who had the privilege of knowing...
David Lee Vos
Sep 22, 2023
David Lee Vos, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1942, in Lebanon, Indiana, to the late Richard Vos and Mary Jane McBane Keim.
David led a life of dedication and commitment. His professional journey spanned two decades in the restaurant business and fifteen years in the parking...
Dorothy Evelyn Devaney
Sep 21, 2023
Dorothy Evelyn Devaney, 97, of Weatherby Lake, MO passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Born in Picher, OK to Charles and Alberta Ross, Dorothy was the oldest of three children, having a brother, Robert (Sonny), and a sister, Helen.
After moving to Kansas City in the early 1930s, Dorothy and her family made the West...
Lyle Melton Reed
Sep 19, 2023
Lyle Melton Reed, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 19, 2023.
Lyle was born on August 7, 1931 in Eudora, Kansas. He was the second of eight children born to Raymond and May Reed. He spent his youth growing up in Warrensburg and then later his family relocated to the Kansas City area where he...
Sheron D. Ruys
Sep 17, 2023
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, Sheron Ruys, loving mother and wife, passed away peacefully in her home. Sheron grew up in the Chillicothe area with her 4 siblings, Rick, Randy, Steve, Kim and her parents Dale and Kay Lowrey. She married William Busby on June 13, 1964, and together they had their daughter, Erika. Sherry remarried later in life to...
Martha "Lucy" Louise Wettengel
Sep 16, 2023
Martha "Lucy" Louise Wettengel, 77, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on September 16, 2023.
Lucy was born on December 7, 1945 in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was one of fourteen children born to James “ Frank” Kincade and Ollie “Aner” Kincade. She attended school in Mississippi until her family moved to Topeka, Kansas. It was there that she met...
Wilson Agustus Harmon
Sep 14, 2023
Wilson Agustus Harmon, a beloved pipe fitter and welder, has passed away at the age of 90. Born on January 6, 1933, in Millsboro, Delaware, Wilson left an indelible mark on the lives of those around him.Wilson's career as a pipe fitter and welder was admirable, and his skills were truly unmatched. His dedication to his craft shone through in...
Dennis Keith Carpenter
Sep 14, 2023
Dennis Keith Carpenter, 60, of North Kansas City, Missouri passed away on September 14, 2023.
Dennis was born on July 16, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri to Richard and Doris Carpenter. He graduated from Northeast High School and had a long career working in IT. When he wasn't hard at work he enjoyed spending his free time woodworking and operating...
Seila Fatu Aiono
Sep 14, 2023
Seila Fatu Aiono, 79, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on September 14, 2023.
Seila was born December 4, 1943 in Fasito’o Uta, Samoa. He was raised by his grandma, Leai. Seila was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Saints. His faith grounded his life. Seila offered up many decades of service to the church,...
Chester "Chet" M. Whitebread
Sep 12, 2023
Memorial services for Chester M. Whitebread, Jr. “Chet” will be 3pm on Tuesday, September 19th at Overland Park Funeral Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS. Visitation will begin at 2pm before the services. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Millcreek Rifle Club.
Chet passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
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Ronald Noble Klump
Sep 9, 2023
First Sergeant Ronald Noble Klump, has departed from this world on September 9, 2023. Born on February 26, 1938, in the vibrant city of Kansas City, MO., he lived a life that touched the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A true patriot, Ronald served his country with honor and distinction as a First Sergeant in...
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