Obituaries
Vernon D. Rigdon
Mar 25, 2025
Vernon was born in Ashland, Louisiana on October 11, 1924, and died March 25, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00am , April 18, 2025 at Terrace Park Chapel at 801 Northwest 108th Street Kansas City, Mo. Services will be held April 18, 2025 at 11:00am at Terrace Park Chapel. Military Honors, will...
Gerry Hall
Mar 21, 2025
Gerry Hall, 83, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, March 21st, 2025, at St. Luke's North Hospital.
Gerry was born on May 29th, 1941, to Buster and Jenny Hall in Macon, Missouri. He grew up alongside his siblings, a brother, Gene, and a sister, Linda. Gerry graduated from Macon High School in 1959 and proudly served six years in...
Kurt A. Skinner
Mar 21, 2025
Kurt A. Skinner, a devoted and cherished family man, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the young age of 51. He was born on December 08, 1973 to Gary and LaNeal Skinner. He grew up in Kansas City, MO and worked for Homeland Security as a Custom and Border Protection Officer. He and the love of his life, Juanita, were...
Harlan E. May
Mar 20, 2025
Harlan E. May was born on September 21, 1950 in Princeton, Missouri to Garel and Naomi (Hodges) May. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up with his 4 sisters & 4 brothers. As a young boy he had his own lawn mowing business to make extra spending money,
Harlan enjoyed playing all...
Rebecca Jan Catlin
Mar 14, 2025
Rebecca Catlin passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on November 24, 1977, in the small western plains of Colby, Kansas, she arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, by way of Wyoming, during the scorching hot summer of 1980.
Beginning school with the Kansas City, Missouri School District, Rebecca's family moved from the historic Northeast neighborhood of...
Janet Faye Normandin
Mar 12, 2025
Janet Faye (Shatswell) Normandin of Kansas City, Missouri, age 75, passed away with her family by her side on March 12, 2025.
Janet was born on December 29, 1949, to William Solomon and Goldie May (Janes) Shatswell of Cowell, AR.
She is survived by her husband David Normandin. The joy of her life was her son, Brett Normandin (Amanda) who gave her...
Lynn Diane Bisbee Banks
Feb 27, 2025
Lynn Diane Bisbee Banks, born October 31, 1955, to Lois Thorne and Robert Bisbee, passed away on February 27, 2025, after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Lynn was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and a devout Christian. Lynn was intelligent and fiercely independent. She was beautiful, curious, and unique. She was nurturing. There was no one in...
Joe T Carter
Feb 25, 2025
Joe T Carter, born on November 18, 1928, peacefully passed away on February 25, 2025. He was a cherished member of his community, known for his infectious smile and unwaveringly positive demeanor. Joe touched the lives of all who knew him, and his ability to spread joy will be remembered fondly by family, friends, and acquaintances alike.
A proud veteran, Joe served...
Dorothy Lee Saunders
Feb 25, 2025
Dorothy Lee Saunders, 95, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1929, in Bolivar, Missouri, one of four children born to Thomas (Tommy) and Lottie Cash.
Dorothy spent her childhood splitting time between Bolivar and Kansas City, where she cherished time with her mother, siblings, and grandparents after the early passing of her father. She...
Waltraud "Traudl" F. Rickart
Feb 24, 2025
Waltraud "Traudl" F. Rickart, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on November 10, 1952, Traudl's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her profession and her profound love for her family.
Traudl's journey began in Germany, where she attended nursing school, laying the foundation for what would become a fulfilling career. She brought...
Lennie Gerald Hines
Feb 22, 2025
Lennie G. “Jerry” Hines 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday February 22, 2025.
He was was born November 7, 1941, to the late Loren and Olive Hines. Jerry was a simple, hardworking man who loved his family very much.
Jerry graduated from Anna-Jonesboro Community High School in 1961. He then went on to graduate from Danville Community College.
He was an...
Angele “Ange” Logan
Feb 21, 2025
Angele Logan, a resident of North Kansas City, MO passed away on February 21, 2025. She is survived by her sister, Marlena Logan Damme, San Antonio, Texas; a son, Scott M. Logan (Michelle Hinsley Logan), Savannah, Texas; a grandson, Christopher Logan (Kallen), Lakewood, CO; and a grandaughter, Emily Logan, Savannah, Texas. She is also survived by a stepdaughter, Cyndy Bennett...
Dr. Lario Vincent Yerino, Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
Dr. Lario V. Yerino Jr., a dedicated educator and passionate scientist, passed away on February 20, 2025 at the age of 70. Born December 18, 1954, Dr. Yerino was the son of the late Lario Sr. and Louise Yerino. He is survived by his devoted wife, Phyllis P. (Yao) Yerino, whom he married on July 14, 1979, in College Station,...
Jewell E. McFerrin
Feb 20, 2025
Jewell Wallace McFerrin of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away peacefully in her home February 20, 2025.
Jewell the oldest daughter of Omer and Thelma Miller, was born August 13,1931. Near Shawnee Mound, Missouri.
She spent her growing up years in Henry County, Missouri. Jewell attended elementary school in Shawnee Mound. She then attended Hortense where she graduated from 8th grade. Jewell then went...
Carolyn Joan O'Neal
Feb 17, 2025
Carolyn “Joan” O’Neal, 84, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. Visitation will be held at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW Shoal Creek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64155 on Thursday, February 27th from 6-8PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 28th at 10AM at Terrace Park Funeral Home with graveside at Terrace Park Funeral Home and...
Brian J. Hollingsworth
Feb 16, 2025
Brian J. Hollingsworth, born on July 18, 1973, departed this life on February 16, 2025. He lived a full and vibrant life, marked by a deep connection to his family, a successful career, and a passion for collecting.
Brian dedicated 22 years to his work as an insurance adjuster with Farmers Insurance. His professional path also led him through the realms...
James "Jim" Brown
Feb 15, 2025
James Irwin Brown, known as Jim by all who knew him, passed away peacefully February 15, 2025. Jim was born in a 2-story farmhouse, 2 miles South of Tallula, Ill. He grew up in an agricultural community and graduated from the local high school. He was very active in basketball and enjoyed this as a favorite sport for his entire...
Cora "Lee" Morris
Feb 14, 2025
Cora Lee Morris, 95, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1929, in Marshall, Missouri to the late H. Ernest and M. Edith (Uhrig) Merrell.
She spent her career working in grocery stores as a bookkeeper and as a partner in restaurants with her late husband of 68 years.
Lee was the...
Dennis John Bailey
Feb 8, 2025
Dennis John Bailey, 75, of Kansas City, MO left this world peacefully on February 8, 2025. Born in Bellmore, NY on July 18, 1949, he was a cherished family man and beloved member of his community. He was of strong Christian faith, and a member of the church, previously known as St. Lukes Presbyterian Church and now known as GlenHaven...
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