Obituaries

Sep 25, 2022

Venny Lee Pruitt, 70, of Kansas City, MO entered eternal life on September 25, 2022. She was born to the late Venis and Lorene McDowell on February 15, 1952 in St. Joseph, MO. She married the love of her life, Alan Pruitt, on July 12, 1981.

There will be a gathering of friends and family, located at the Liberty United Methodist (Sunset...

Sep 21, 2022

Stephen Conard was called home to Heaven on September 21, 2022, after a long, valiant battle with liver cancer. Steve was a warrior. He endured over nine treatment plans during his two-year battle yet always had a positive attitude. His faith in Jesus never wavered and he would often say, “Jesus suffered for me so I can do a...

Sep 20, 2022

Merilyn Scott was born in Okarche, OK in 1933. She grew up on a farm where her parents raised chickens and cattle. She graduated from El Reno High School, in 1950. After years as a full-time mother to seven children, she returned to school to complete her Associate degree in medical records from Penn Valley Community College. Merilyn was...

Sep 19, 2022

David N. Gwyn, 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 19, 2022.  He was born September 25, 1939, in Sterling, Colorado to the late William and Gertrude (Morgan) Gwyn.

The foundation of David’s life was his faith and his family. He was a devoted father and Husband to...

Sep 11, 2022

On September 11, 2022 Roberta Reupke passed away in NorthCare Hospice House. She was 76 years old.

Roberta is survived by her husband, Edward; son, Eric and his wife, Kristy; sister, Stephanie Parchinski (Ken); cousins; nephews and a niece; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and two grand-dogs, Maxwell and Redford - all whom she loved very much.

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Sep 9, 2022

Danna B. Hull, 71, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 9, 2022.

Danna Beth Hull was born on March 10, 1951 in North Kansas City, Missouri to Ivan and Elzetta Cox. She graduated from Oak Park High School in 1969. She continued her education, attending college for a short time, before working primarily as...

Sep 7, 2022

T. Mark Wilson, age 64 of Edgerton, Missouri, passed away after a long battle with cancer on September 7, 2022 in his home.

Thomas Mark Wilson, affectionately known by many as Mark or Rooster, was born on January 3, 1958 to Franklin and Charlene Wilson. After receiving his GED, Mark started with the Carpenters Union. For most of...

Sep 5, 2022

Larry Eldon Richards, 81, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on September 5, 2022.

Larry was born on January 8, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harry and Marie (Donhoe) Richards. After graduating from high school in 1958 he began his long career installing window treatments. In February 1963, he was married. Shortly thereafter, along with his...

Sep 5, 2022

John William Bly Jr., of Parkville, Missouri passed away on September 5, 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Terrace Park Funeral Home on Monday, September 12th with visitation from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, immediately followed by the funeral and graveside service.

John was born on February 25, 1967 to John and Linda Bly....

Sep 2, 2022

Edwin Gray Askins, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday September 2, 2022, with family by his side.

Edwin was born to Rolla and Maude Askins, in the family farmhouse outside of Calhoun, MO On July 7, 1924.

Growing up on the farm, Edwin learned from a young age the value of hard work, carrying wood...

Sep 2, 2022

Elva M. Roberts, 87, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. She was born September 13, 1934, in Watonga, Oklahoma to the late Oscar M. and Alice M. (Murrill) Barber.

Prior to retiring Elva worked with tracking maintenance and parts for TWA/American Airlines.

She is survived by her sons Gregory W. Roberts...

Aug 31, 2022

Adrienne Elaine Jenkins, 83, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 31, 2022. She was born to the late Adrian F. and Martha Burton on January 12, 1939. She married the love of her life, Wayne Jenkins on June 06, 1959.

She was a devoted member of the Church of Annunciation of Kearney, MO.

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Aug 30, 2022

Jimmie Lee Derry, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, with family by his side. Jim was born February 24, 1931, in Princeton, MO to Ava and Kathleen Derry. Jim married Marilyn L Schulte on June 18, 1955. He was a founding member of Bethel United Church of Christ since 1958. Jim was a graduate of...

Aug 29, 2022

Rocky Allen Ball, 61, was born February 06, 1961, in Batesville, Arkansas to Carroll Edward Ball and Peggy Jo (Taylor) Ball. At a very early age, the family moved to Kansas City, Missouri where Rocky would live his entire life. As a youngster, Rocky fell in love with fishing and hunting which continued throughout his life. Rocky was also...

Aug 26, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Albert Morton died at his home on August 26, 2022 at the age of 72 years old. Tom was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 8, 1950 to Albert and Naoma Morton. He graduated from Oak Park High School in 1968. He was the first person to bench press 300lbs at his high school and placed...

Aug 25, 2022

Judy Ann Mathis , 79, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on August 25, 2022.

Judy was born on November 27, 1942 in Grundy County, Missouri to Gene and Betty Stout. Judy worked in various jobs, but her talent and creativity was best expressed through her job with Home Interiors. She loved her family dearly and spending...

Aug 21, 2022

Thomas M. McKown, 58, passed away on August 21, 2022.

Thomas was the son of the late James McKown Jr. and the late Nancy (Davis) McKown and is survived by his loving step mother Phyllis McKown.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife; Carol K. McKown; son, Nicholas Dipaolo; brother, James McKown III and...

Aug 19, 2022

Savannah Rose Kackley, 21, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 19, 2022. She was born on December 24, 2000.

Savannah graduated from Park Hill South High School and attended Maple Woods Community College where she was a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).

Often, Savannah enjoyed spending her time...

Aug 17, 2022

Betty Jean Macken, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on August 17, 2022. Betty was born February 23, 1931, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to the late Delbert and Pauline McKown. She lived in the Kansas City Northland area her entire life. She graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1950. Betty met John Macken after his time...

Aug 14, 2022

Elio Oakley Tate Demaria was born on June 21, 2022, at 4:10 PM. He weighed 6 pounds and 11 ounces to his parents, Jordyn Demaria, and Maleah Butt. “Sometimes,” said Pooh, “The smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” Elio was preceded in death by his grandmother: Donyala Demaria, and his great grandfather: Donald Demaria. He...