Obituaries

Oct 1, 2018

Sharlea Mae Leatherwood, R.Ph., P.D., 67, of Kansas City, Mo., peacefully transcended this plane on October 1, 2018, surrounded by loved ones.  She was the second of four children, born to Charles E. Mercer, III and Audrey M. Mercer on October 19, 1950.  Imbued with both an unassuming fearlessness and an unmitigated generosity of spirit she inherited from her...

Sep 27, 2018

Howard Lloyd Ford, 87, passed away peacefully at home in North Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, September 27th holding the hand of his wife of 65 years, Patricia (Pat) and surrounded by his five children:  Teresa Sicks, Wayne Ford, Jan Parrish, Julie Ford and Shari Coulter Ford.

While his body failed him later in life, his mind...

Sep 25, 2018

F. Edward Morgison, 77, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  He was born October 4, 1940, to Fred and Lena Edna (Chaput) Morgison in Clay Center, Kansas. Ed grew up and attended elementary and high school in Clay Center. He attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Sep 18, 2018

Jack Yeager, 75, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away September 18, 2018. He was born in Waverly, Kansas on April 30, 1943, to the late Roy and Iris (Baker) Yeager.

He was a generous man who gave of his time and resources unconditionally. He knew no stranger and sought to help the least among us.

He...

Sep 17, 2018

Barbara Norine Wunsch, 95, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on September 17, 2018.

Barbara was born to the late Elijah and Mildred (Williams) Howton on May 6, 1923 in Star City, Arkansas.

Barbara had many hobbies and pastimes, but she especially enjoyed cooking. She and her husband even ran their own food truck sharing her excellent...

Sep 17, 2018

Laura Sue Couillard, daughter of Gail (Strawbridge) and the late Walter Couillard, was born on July 21, 1965, in Los Angeles, California and departed this life on September 17, 2018 in Liberty, Missouri. At the time of her passing she was 53 years, 1 month and 26 days of age.

Laura was preceded in passing by her...

Sep 16, 2018

Floyd E. “Sandy” Sanford, Jr., 88, of Gladstone, MO, died at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 11, 2018 beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 900 NE Shady Lane Kansas City, MO 64118. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment with military...

Sep 14, 2018

A. Dale Ricker of Smithville, MO, went home to be with Jesus on September 14, 2018, at the age of 83.

Dale was born on May 24, 1935, in Macks Creek, MO, to Nera Pearl Moulder and Henry Jacob Ricker. He was the second of four children, sister Darlene Ricker Russell and brothers Archie Dee Ricker and...

Sep 10, 2018

Eleanor Virginia Johnson, 89, of Smithville, MO passed away on September 10, 2018.

Eleanor was born on Groundhogs Day, February 2, 1929, in Manhattan, NY to John and Viola Nelson. She married the love of her life, James “Jimmy” Johnson, on November 15, 1958 and had two wonderful children, Carolyn and Jonathan. She was homemaker, but spent much of her time volunteering at her church...

Sep 9, 2018

Florence L. King, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2018. She was born August 26, 1927, in Stockton, Kansas to the late James E. and Vida (Turner) Hammond.

Florence was an avid volunteer; she spent 19 years with the Girl Scout Council, 12 years with St. Luke’s Hospital and was a faithful...

Sep 7, 2018

Shirley Ruth Miller, daughter of the late Clayton & Carletta (Doubet) Witham, was born on September 17, 1928 and departed this life on September 7, 2018. At the time of her passing she was 89 years of age.

Shirley loved the holidays, especially Christmas. She enjoyed making big meals for her family and having her family together....

Sep 6, 2018

Robin Ray Beaird, 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 6, 2018. Robin was born in Liverpool, England on January 18, 1944 to Raymond and Sylvia (Thompson) Beaird.

He spent many years working for Guy’s Food as a route driver. He loved reading and learning from the Bible. Robin enjoyed many hobbies and...

Sep 2, 2018

Gene Nelson Jordan, son of the late Alvin & Opal (Kitterman) Jordan, was born on June 12, 1938 and departed this life on September 2, 2018. At the time of his passing he was 80 years, 2 months and 20 days of age.

Gene was united in marriage to Karen Hawk on June 18, 1960 and to...

Sep 1, 2018

Robert S. Graham, 54, of Kearney, MO, formerly of Mt. Clemens, MI, died suddenly on Saturday, September 1, 2018.  He was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late Donald and Laura (Kerner) Graham on May 28, 1964.

Robert had a true passion for music that he passed to his children. He was a great singer and...

Sep 1, 2018

Sadie Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Elizabeth “Jen” Miller Tinner and the late Steven Frank Miller, was born on April 27, 1987 in Belleville, Illinois and departed this life on September 1, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. At the time of her passing she was 31 years, 4 months and 4 days of age.

Sadie was known by...

Aug 29, 2018

Marsha Lyn Fitzgerald, 56, of Claycomo, MO passed away surrounded by her family on August 29, 2018. She was the youngest of three children born to Ed and Eileen Fitzgerald on March 14, 1962. Her older brother and sister are Mark Fitzgerald and Marla Langeneckert.

She attended special schools through 1982 and worked at the Liberty Work...

Aug 29, 2018

Vivian Stewart Howard, 92, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 29, 2018.

She was born to William Robert and Lina (Walker) Stewart on April 28, 1926 in Kansas City, MO.

Through the years she had many hobbies and pastimes which included bowling, carpentry, gambling, reading, drawing, tending to her flowers and her love...

Aug 27, 2018

Betty Jo Gagnebin, daughter of the late Joseph E. & Grace (Cline) Nichols, was born on February 25, 1928 in Osceola, MO and departed this life on August 27, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. At the time of her passing she was 90 years, 6 months and 2 days of age.

On December 5, 1952, Betty was...

Aug 24, 2018

Patricia Ann Mead, 82, of Kansas City, MO passed away on August 24, 2018.

She was born to James and Mary Ann (Svetlecic) DeGhelder on March 15, 1936 in Kansas City, MO. Patricia was a hard worker all her life, spending many years as a homemaker, raising her four children, as well as holding administrative positions with...

Aug 23, 2018

Alta Ferne Peterson was born Alta Ferne Simpson, on April 13, 1920 in Urich Missouri and died on Aug 23, 2018.

Ferne had 3 brothers and 2 sisters.  All deceased.

Ferne is survived her husband, James Peterson, by a daughter, Becky May and her husband Donald a son John Drinkert and his wife Elizabeth.   Six...