Obituaries
Dwaine Lee Enloe
Jun 16, 2024
Dwaine Lee Enloe, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home in Smithville, Missouri in the presence of his family.
Dwaine was born on October 20, 1940, on a farm in Russellville, Missouri to Elmer and Ruth (McDowell) Enloe. Growing up on the farm attributed to much of who he was as a man. He loved to tell...
Johnny R. Cruz
Jun 15, 2024
Johnny R. Cruz of Kansas City, Missouri went home to be with the lord on June 15,2024. He was born January 30, 1947. Son of Charles and Delores Cruz. Johhny was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Virginia Cruz. They shared over 40 years of marriage before her passing. He cherished the many years they shared together....
Martha Lee Wild
Jun 15, 2024
Martha Lee Wild, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on June 15, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love and joy that will be cherished forever. She was born on August 31,1939, and throughout her life, she touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Martha was a remarkable woman whose kindness was evident from the...
Mary "Louise" Bullock
Jun 12, 2024
Mary “Louise” Mick Bullock, 98, was born on September 30, 1925 in Lathrop, Missouri, entered the gates of Heaven on June 12, 2024.
Louise grew up and lived in Lathrop until she graduated high school. She was second in her class and elected Valedictorian before moving to Kansas City where she became and worked as a seamstress. Working at Levi’s Jeans,...
Joe Allen Felix
Jun 8, 2024
Joe Allen Felix, of Smithville, Missouri, affectionately known as "Dad" and “Grandpa Joe”, “Joe from Hobart” and “Honey“ passed away peacefully at home June 8th, 2024. Joe lived a life of love, laughter, creativity, responsibility, hard work and service.
Joe was born November 11th, 1946, in Kansas City, KS to loving parents, Roy William & Mary Louise Felix. He grew...
Thomas Michael Schneider
Jun 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) Michael Schneider on the evening of Friday, June 7th, 2024, at the age of 60, after a valiant fight against lung cancer.
Tom was born March 5th, 1964, in Jefferson City, MO to Robert Melvin & Lora Lucille Schneider. Tom was the youngest of seven and spent his...
Betty "Bucket" Bales
Jun 7, 2024
Betty Jean “Bucket” (Pruett) Bales was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on August 29, 1929, to Peary and Mabel Pruett. She grew up in the North Kansas City area and, despite being left-handed, graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1947.
A short time later, she met James W. “Jim” Bales while working at American Can Company. Jim and Betty...
Marsha Lynn Johnson
Jun 4, 2024
Marsha L. Johnson, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 4th 2024. Marsha was born on December 14, 1955, in Dallas, Texas and adopted by loving parents Donald K. and Francis M. (Fields) Murray. She joined the love of her life in marriage, William F. (Bill) Johnson, on December 14, 1974. Together they were blessed with a son, Sean.
Marsha loved...
William M. Vanderford
Jun 4, 2024
William “Bill” M. Vanderford, a cherished member of the Kansas City community, bid farewell to this world on June 4, 2024. Born on September 7,1955, Bill was loved by all who knew him, he touched the hearts of many.
Son of Harry and Mable Vanderford, with Sandra June Vanderford being his biological mother.
Bill’s greatest joy in life was being a dad....
Alice S. Dobbins
May 29, 2024
In loving memory of Alice S. Dobbins, a devoted homemaker whose life was a beautiful tapestry woven with threads of love, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Alice entered this world on March 1, 1943, and departed on May 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her. Alice's life was...
Phil Anderson
May 29, 2024
Phillip Anderson, age 88, of Parkville, Missouri (previously of Bismarck, ND) passed away on May 29th, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born October 1st, 1935 in Ohiowa, Nebraska. In 1956, Phil married Jackie Honnold in Winterset, Iowa and they had four wonderful and truly amazing children. Phil spent most of his career working for IBM as a typewriter repairman....
Carole Jane Eimer
May 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carole Eimer, who departed this life on May 28th in Jacksonville, FL. She was 81 years old.
Carole was born on September 13, 1942, in Harrison, Arkansas to Hugh and Anna Taylor. She was the youngest of three, having an older brother Eugene and sister Dorothy. Carole graduated from Neosho,...
Rod Bailey
May 28, 2024
Rodney “Rod” Bailey, 64, of Parkville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, leaving behind a legacy etched in the hearts of all who knew him. He was born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to Judy (Meek) and the Late Bill Bailey.
For Rod riding his Harley wasn't just a hobby; it was about adventure and the open road. His family...
Hannah Lynn Mendez
May 28, 2024
Hannah Lynn Mendez was born on November 25, 2019, to Chris and Amber Mendez in Kansas City, MO and passed peacefully in their arms on May 28, 2024.
Hannah was diagnosed at the age of two with leukemia. Through the help of a trial chemo, she was able to receive a bone marrow transplant on December 22, 2022 with dad as the donor. In the fall of 2023, she was able to enter preschool at Saint James and played soccer, something she had begged to...
David Allen King
May 26, 2024
David Allen King Sr., 84, of Parkville, Missouri went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 26, 2024.
Born on January 15, 1940, in Seligman, Missouri, to Ezra and Josephine King, David grew up in Rogers, Arkansas, where he graduated high school. He then moved to the Kansas City area, dedicating 36 years of service to Union Pacific Railroad....
Lance A. Spencer
May 26, 2024
Lance Allan Spencer of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 at North Kansas City Hospital. Lance was born December 24, 1959 to Charles A. Spencer Sr. and Madolene (Hodges) Spencer. Brother of Chuck (Alberta) Spencer, Dee (Margo) Spencer, Sharon Chapman and Debbie (Bob) Templeton.
Lance and his wife Elizabeth A. (Zimmerman) Spencer married on December 22, 1977 sharing...
Cheryl A. Naylor
May 25, 2024
In loving memory of Cheryl A. Naylor, a devoted Paralegal with a career spanning 35 years in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Her passion for law was evident in her work, where she dedicated herself to serving others with diligence and integrity. Aside from her main profession, Cheryl also embraced various side jobs, showcasing her versatility and ambition in different fields. Cheryl's life was a...
Rosalie Nickell
May 20, 2024
Rosalie Nickell, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on May 20, 2024. She was born on January 17, 1929, daughter of the late Michael N. Kelley and Mary A. (Barns) Kelley.
Rosalie and her late husband E.L. shared over 40 years of marriage. They were blessed with 6 children. Together they devoted their...
Duane Jenkins
May 14, 2024
Duane Jenkins, 59, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 10, 1965, to the late Wayne and Adrienne (Burton) Jenkins.
Duane loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He worked as a mechanic and could fix just about anything. He was a man of few words. He lived...
David Lee Manser
May 12, 2024
David Lee Manser age 84, passed peacefully in his home in Kansas City Missouri on Sunday, May 12, 2024, he was surrounded by his loved ones. David was born in Kansas City, Missouri November 13, 1939, the son of William Douglas Manser and Ruth Grimes Manser. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to all that knew him. David...
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