Obituaries

Chester "Chet" Snyder

Chester "Chet" Snyder

Jun 19, 2024

Chester Cyrus Snyder, Jr. age 90, passed away from this life on June 19, 2024, after a gradual decline in health. At the time of his death, he was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers.

Chester (Chet) was born to Chester and Irene Snyder on January 19, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Southeast High School...

Lori S. Newville

Lori S. Newville

Jun 18, 2024

Lori Sue Newville, beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on August 7, 1964, to Warren and Paula Kremeier, Lori brought joy and warmth to everyone she met throughout her life.



In 1990, Lori moved to Shawnee, KS from Oklahoma City, then moved to Grain Valley, MO in...

Frank Baute

Frank Baute

Jun 16, 2024

Frank Baute, a dedicated husband and father, passed away on June 16, 2024, in Plano Texas leaving behind a legacy of hard work and determination. He was known for his love for the Chicago Cubs, a passion that brought joy to his life. Frank worked in the Tool and Die industry as a CNC Machinist in Chicago for over 20...

Dorothy L. Coovert

Dorothy L. Coovert

Jun 7, 2024

In the loving memory of Dorothy Lee Coovert 

Dorothy Lee Coovert, a remarkable soul who graced this world on April 17, 1939, in the serene town of Warsaw, Illinois, transitioned peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on June 7, 2024, at the St. Joseph Medical Center. She was a wife to Jack J. Coovert from November 30, 1957, till his passing...

Anita Jean Hensley

Anita Jean Hensley

Jun 5, 2024

Anita "Jean" Miller Hensley was born May 5, 1959, and passed away in the afternoon on Thursday, June 6th unexpectedly in her home. 



She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin but spent the majority of her life in Mesa, Arizona. Later moving to Grandview, MO to be closer to her children and grandchildren. While in Arizona she met and married the love...

Charles S. Coleman, Sr.

Charles S. Coleman, Sr.

Jun 3, 2024

Charles S. Coleman Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away June 3, 2024 in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri.  Born December 29, 1956, to Midelene Coleman, Charles was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri.Charles’ early years were shared with his sister Mary Childress. A graduate of Lincoln High School, he was most recently employed as a...

Ethan Aaron Davis

Ethan Aaron Davis

Jun 2, 2024



Ethan Aaron Davis, 34, of Blue Springs, MO passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his home. 

Visitation and funeral services will be held on Friday, June 7th, 2024 at Longview Cemetery Funeral Home, 12700 S.E. Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO, 64149.  Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 P.M. Funeral services to follow at 2 P.M. 

Ethan was born...

Lloyd Hardy Hill

Lloyd Hardy Hill

May 27, 2024

Lloyd Hardy Hill, 89, passed away May 27, 2024.  Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm on Friday, May 31st at Longview Cemetery, followed by light refreshments.

Lloyd was born on December 22, 1934, in Brookfield, MO.  As a youth, he enjoyed hunting and shooting clay pigeons.  He graduated high school in Milan and joined the Army, serving three years in...

Charles Odell Hall

Charles Odell Hall

May 21, 2024

Charles “Pops” Hall, 87, passed away May 21, 2024.  Visitation will be Saturday, June 1st from 1-2pm followed by services at 2pm at Longview Funeral Home.  Burial with full military honors will follow at Longview Cemetery.

Charles was born on June 8, 1936, in Dalton, Georgia, to Cass Odell Hall and Fannie Louise (Bridges) Hall.  He grew up in Georgia with...

David L. Taylor

David L. Taylor

May 17, 2024

David L. Taylor, 78, of Lee’s Summit, passed away May 17, 2024 with his family by his side.  Visitation will be from 6-8pm Thursday, May 30 at Longview Funeral Home, where a memorial service will be held at 10am on Friday, May 31.  Interment with full military honors will follow at Longview Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to John Knox...

Olga Lucia Caracciolo

Olga Lucia Caracciolo

May 16, 2024

Olga Lucia Caracciolo, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 16th, 2024, at age 78. She was born on May 8th, 1946, in Cali, Colombia, to her mother Maria Encarnacion Rivera.

In the late 60s, Olga ventured to New York where she would meet her husband, Juan Carlos, and marry on March 6, 1971. Their journey led them...

Loyd Edward Thomas

Loyd Edward Thomas

May 16, 2024

Ed Thomas, 76, of Grandview, MO, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024. He was born in Independence, MO, in 1947 to Donald B. Thomas, Sr. and Margaret G. Ross. Ed was raised on a farm with his three sisters and brother. After high school, Ed pledged his services to the United States Army. While stationed in Thailand, he met...

Alyssa Jade McMurry

Alyssa Jade McMurry

May 15, 2024

In loving memory of Alyssa Jade McMurry, a beautiful flower just beginning to bloom. Alyssa was born on March 14, 2001, in Kansas City, Missouri, and sadly departed from us on May 15, 2024.

Alyssa's journey through life was adorned with significant achievements and kind-heartedness that touched the hearts of all who knew her. She held a career in Computer Science...

Elton Andrew Heimsoth

Elton Andrew Heimsoth

May 15, 2024

Elton Andrew Heimsoth (Andy), 64, Father and Grandfather 

Andy passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024.  Born in Clinton, MO and raised in Lee's Summit, MO, Andy was a man who cherished life's adventures. A stellar athlete, he was an avid outdoorsman, with a passion for water sports, riding motorcycles, boating, hunting, and fishing. He never passed up an opportunity to...

Frances Arlene Jackson

Frances Arlene Jackson

May 6, 2024

Frances Arlene (Stone) Jackson (Fran), 84, entered eternal rest on May 5, 2024.

Fran was born on May 16, 1939 in Marquette, Wisconsin, to Harvey and Mary Stone; she was the sixth of Harvey’s 15 children, and the second of Mary’s 11 children.

She graduated from Slater High School in 1957 and the University of Missouri, Columbia, with a bachelor’s degree in...

Marie D. Stroke

Marie D. Stroke

May 2, 2024

Marie D. Stroke, 85, passed away May 2, 2024.  Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Tuesday, May 7th at Longview Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Wednesday, May 8th at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Lee’s Summit.  Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Charles Henry Billings

Charles Henry Billings

Apr 27, 2024

Chuck Billings, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home.   Born on September 12, 1948, to Edwin A. and Pauline Gadwood Billings, Chuck graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City, MO.   In 1977, he married Pam Villines Billings, the love of his life, and they were married for 41 years until her passing in...

Laurie Sue Meyer

Laurie Sue Meyer

Apr 26, 2024

Laurie Sue Meyer, who many called the cat with a thousand lives, completed her final life on Friday, April 26th, 2024, at the age of sixty-eight.

Laurie was born in Kansas City, MO on October 18th, 1955, to James Richard Rudy (an engineer for the Atomic Energy Commission during WWII) and June Ann Clark (a nurse during WWII) at Menorah Medical...

Ralph Wayne Sands

Ralph Wayne Sands

Apr 22, 2024

Ralph Wayne Sands, 87, Grandview, MO passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning of April 22, 2024. 

Ralph was born on September 16, 1936, to Herbert (HB) and Mary Sands in Sedalia, MO. Ralph spent his formative years growing up in Sedalia, which was also where he met his true love, Mildred. 

 After graduating from Smith-Cotton High School in...

Shirley Newhouse

Shirley Newhouse

Apr 21, 2024

In loving memory of Shirley Newhouse, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many passed away on April 21, 2024. She was a devoted mother, a pillar of strength, and a source of inspiration to all who knew her. Shirley lived a life marked by love, resilience, and unwavering faith in God. Whether through her work, her friendships, or her...

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