Obituaries

Dec 24, 2020

Sophi Hope Christianson went to be with the Lord sometime in the days or hours before she was born on December 24, 2020. She was 1 pound 11 ounces, 14.5 inches, and beautiful. She is missed dearly by her parents, Jeff and Megan, and big sister, Lily Grace.

Even though Sophi’s life ended way too soon, she...

Dec 23, 2020

John “Dennis” Harrington, 77, of Belton, passed away December 23, 2020 at Menorah Medical Center.  A memorial gathering will be held at a future date.  Private interment will take place at Longview Cemetery.

Dennis was born on August 6, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to Joseph Francis and Mary Zula (Carrico) Harrington.  He retired as an auditor...

Dec 14, 2020

Mychal Antonio Cox, 30, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on December 14, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, December 23rd at Longview Funeral Home, with visitation from 5-6pm.   Interment will take place at a later date at Longview Cemetery.  Memorial contributions in Mychal’s name are suggested to ReDiscover.

Mychal was born on August...

Dec 14, 2020

Karen Jeanne DeHaven passed away on December 14, 2020. She lived her whole life faithfully following God and serving Him. She passionately founded and ran her church’s children ministry for second through fifth graders for nearly twenty years, teaching hundreds of children a love for God and the Bible. She also brought her enthusiasm for life to the classroom,...

Dec 11, 2020

Alan Keiran, 68, beloved man of God, faithful and loving husband, wonderful father, adored brother, true friend, went to His eternal home Dec. 11, 2020 with a “well done, good and faithful servant.” He battled Vascular Dementia for eight years with faith, dignity, and trust in his loving Heavenly Father. He is survived by his loving wife of 46...

Dec 10, 2020

Lesta Louise Fullerton, 84, passed away December 10, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Private services and burial will be held at Longview Funeral Home and Cemetery.  Memorial contributions in Lesta’s name are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation or ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief) International.

Lesta was born on May 31, 1936 in Galena, Kansas...

Dec 5, 2020

Michael Alan Norman, 67, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 5, 2020. Services will be held at Longview Funeral Home & Cemetery, 12700 SE Raytown Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64149. Visitation will be 1-2pm Family is encouraging friends to attend the visitation to ensure adequate seating for family at the 2PM service. Due to...

Dec 1, 2020

Dwight Mahan, 85, of Kansas City, passed away December 1, 2020. Dwight was born on October 20, 1935 in Kansas City, Mo to John and Ada Mahan. A visitation will be held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church 1025 SW Ward Rd, Lee's Summit, Mo 64081 on Wednesday December 9, 2020 9am with a service to follow at 10am. Burial will be at Oak...

Dec 1, 2020

Lt. Col. David Arthur Hamilton, USAF (Ret.); 86, a military pilot and flight commander who flew the United States' front-line fighter jet during two tours in Vietnam and owned a family-founded travel agency in North Kansas City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on his birthday, 12/1/2020.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and...

Nov 22, 2020

Jasper Dewayne “JD” Smith, 33, of Kingsville, Mo. passed away on November 22nd, 2020.

Visitation will be Monday, November 30th from 10-11am at Living Faith, 1121 SW Hook Road, Lee’s Summit, with the funeral service to follow at 11am officiated by Pastor Dan Reneau. A graveside service will follow for immediate family and close friends at 3pm...

Nov 17, 2020

Don L. Lee, 84, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on November 17, 2020 at John Knox Care Center.  Private services and burial will be held at Longview Funeral Home and Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Don was born on December 21, 1935 in Hamburg, Arkansas to David and Elsie...

Nov 16, 2020

Eric Will, 54, of Kansas City, passed away November 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by loving family and friends.  At Eric’s request, an informal, nontraditional Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be  held at Longview Funeral Home at a future date when the city mandate allows.  Family and friends will be invited to stop by, have a snack,...

Nov 13, 2020

Helen “Gerry” Scott, 92, passed away November 13, 2020.  Graveside services will be 11am Thursday, November 19, at Longview Cemetery, with visitation beginning at 10:30am at Longview Funeral Home.

Mrs. Scott was born on April 4, 1928 in Harrisonville, MO to Victor and Grace Maddox.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Scott, and...

Nov 12, 2020

Gloria “Faye” Irvin of Grandview, Missouri passed away on November 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1941 in Wyatt, Missouri to Walter and Audrey (Myatt) Eddleman. Faye Graduated from Granite City High School in 1959. Later she met and Married David K. Irvin on August 2, 1974.

Faye loved to take...

Nov 9, 2020

Carol Irene (Merz) McClelland passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at St. Luke’s East Medical Center in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Carol was born on October 3, 1961 in Raytown, Mo., to Stephen and Loma (Dittemore) Merz.  When she was three years old, her family moved to Parsons, Ks, where she grew up attending Parsons schools and...