Obituaries

Jan 7, 2018

Steven Dale Parker, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on January 7, 2018 at his home.

Steven was born to Elmer and Thelma Parker on September 10, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. He remained in the Kansas City area his whole life, only leaving to serve briefly in the US Air Force. Most will remember Steven...

Jan 4, 2018

Louise B. Fultner, 93, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on January 4, 2018.

Louise was born September 16, 1924 in Hanover, Kansas to Henry and Stella Molt. She spent her most of her career in the Dolly Madison Bakery. Louise spent most of her life in the Kansas City, Missouri area, but moved to Amarillo, Texas during...

Jan 2, 2018

Phyllis Elayne Ledbetter, 86, of Kansas City, MO. passed away on January 2, 2018 at home.

Phyllis was born on March 20, 1931 in St. Joseph, MO. to Melvin (Dutch) and Bernice Dorrell. She was a highly accomplished individual in a number of areas. Phyllis won awards at the Missouri State Fair for her beautiful knitting, and...

Jan 1, 2018

Brandon M. “Smokey” Scott, 28, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on January 1, 2018.

Brandon was born on April 11, 1989 to Andrea Scott in Kansas City, Missouri. Brandon attended Winnetonka High School and was known for collecting a large group of friends during his lifetime. He had a large heart and would always try to...

Dec 30, 2017

Henrietta “Hank” Hill, 72, of Independence, passed away on December 30, 2017 at John Knox Hospice House in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by services at 11 a.m. Friday, January 5 at Longview Funeral Home,12700 SE Raytown Rd., Kansas City, MO 64149.

Hank was born in Chillicothe, Missouri to Henry and Mary...

Dec 29, 2017

Ronald Barry Lewis was born on May 27, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri to Edward (who preceded him in death) and Joyce Lewis. His homegoing was on December 29, 2017. Ronald was 64 years old.

Ronald attended Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated in 1971. His love for football was evident and earned him...

Dec 23, 2017

Johnnie E. Adams, 76, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on December 23, 2017.

Johnnie was born March 8, 1941 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Johnnie and Ruby Adams. Johnnie married Barbara Fondo and they were married for 33 years before her passing in 1995. He served in the US Army and National Guard. Most of his career was...

Dec 23, 2017

Kevin Merle Inness, 56, passed away December 23rd at Olathe Medical Center. He was the youngest of 13 grown children from a combined family of 4 marriages. To Kevin, they were all his brothers and sisters, be they Wrights, Kings, or Innesses. During his life, Kevin worked many jobs, considering himself a Jack of All Trades. He met Kathy,...

Dec 12, 2017

Shirley I. Dew, 79, of Leawood, KS, formerly of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2017.

Shirley was born November 20, 1938 in McDonough County, Illinois as the only child of L. Monroe Rigg and G. Irene Parkins. She graduated from Western Illinois University, where she met her husband, Warren. They were married on...

Dec 8, 2017

Bradley Mullins, 63, of Kansas City, MO passed away on December 8, 2017. Bradley was born in Stockton, California to Johnny and Peggy Mullins on December 26, 1953. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberley (Mullins) San of Stockton, CA and several extended family members. At the family's request, no services will be held at this time.

Dec 7, 2017

Thurman “Charlie” Scott, 75, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on December 7, 2017 at home.

Thurman was born July 31, 1942 in Mt. Ida, Arkansas to Edgar and Dotha Scott. Thurman worked at Ford for 34 years, where he earned the nickname of Charlie. He owned and ran 2 BBQ restaurants, aptly named Charlie’s BBQ. Charlie...

Dec 5, 2017

Angela Huitt, 60, Kansas City, MO passed away December 5, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Angie was born May 23, 1957 to Rosetta and Earl Hansen. She grew up at Lake Lotawana and graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1975. She worked in the food industry for 35 years and finished her career as...

Dec 5, 2017

Cara Leigh (Oligschlaeger) Haddad, 39, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Jefferson City, MO on August 19,1978 the daughter of Dan and Pat Oligschlaeger. Cara was a 1996 graduate of Tipton High School. In 2000, she graduated from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg with a bachelor’s degree in...

Dec 4, 2017

Ed Willette, age 79, of Greenwood, Missouri died on December 4, 2017. Per his request, he will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at Longview Funeral Home, 12700 S Raytown Rd, KCMO on Saturday, December 9th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, with a time for sharing memories. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations...

Nov 22, 2017

Keith Anderson Visser, 58, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2017 at home.

Keith was born December 4, 1959 in Milo, Missouri to Leroy and Evelyn Visser, and raised in Davenport, Iowa. After graduating high school, he followed the same career path as his mother by going into the Printing industry. He then moved to...

Nov 22, 2017

Nov 18, 2017

After many years of fighting the good fight, Patty Knox passed away at her home in Belton, Missouri on November 18, 2017.  She was the wife of Jerry Knox.  They were blessed to share 7 years of marriage together. Family meant absolutely everything to Patty.  Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of so many: her son Tobey Smith and...

Nov 16, 2017

LeRoy, aka Lee Hanssen, Lee’s Summit, MO, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died on November 16, 2017 at KC Hospice House. He finished well with strength and dignity, at peace with his life here on earth and with his Lord Jesus Christ. The Celebration of his Life service will be at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd,...

Nov 14, 2017

Dale L. Coble, 85, of Warsaw, MO passed away on November 14, 2017 surrounded by his family. Dale was born June 25, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Jessie Coble. Dale married Mary Wright on September 17, 1955 in Kansas City. He served in the US Army National Guard for 43 years. In his retirement, he moved to...

Nov 6, 2017

Ruby Adams West, 96, passed quietly from this life on November 6, 2017 in Lee’s Summit, MO. Ruby was born to Charlie and Irene Miller on October 23, 1921 in Manila, Arkansas. She was married to John Adams until his death in 1977, and later married Harvey West until his death in 1991. She is preceded in death by her...