Obituaries

Jun 21, 2016

Jun 21, 2016

Juanita J. Norris, 68, of Raymore passed away on June 21, 2016. Juanita “Bo” was born to Jack & Martha Vaught on February 25, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri. She spent her career working as a Systems Administrator for the IRS, where she retired from in 2007; she was fortunate to make lifelong friends during this journey. Juanita married Donald...

Jun 19, 2016

KEMP William “Bill” J. Kemp, 69, of Grandview, passed on June 19th. Born to Woodrow “Woody” and Roberta Kemp of Winona, KS. Bill was raised on a small farm in western Kansas. He graduated from Fort Hays State University where he was a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity.  He married Judy Anderson Kemp, his wife for 48 years, and moved...

Jun 18, 2016

Robert Roland Callaway, 87, of Belton, Missouri died at 12:10 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2016 in the Kansas City Hospice House. Born December 22, 1928 in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Earl and Verna (Buxton) Callaway. He married Bonnie Jeanne Daugherty on February 12, 1949 in Burlington. Robert (Bob) worked as a proud union member of the International...

Jun 17, 2016

Margie J (Dodds) Stockert, 71, of Lee's Summit, MO passed away on June 17th, 2016. Margie was born June 27th, in Independence, KS to George and Pauline Dodds. Margie touched many lives. If you were lucky enough to know her, then you were loved by her. Her family, friends, and puppy, Newbie were her entire world. She was preceded in...

Jun 16, 2016

Joshua Gabriel Smallwood, 34, of Kansas City Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 16th. Joshua was born March 18th 1982 in Anniston Alabama to Bo and Karen Smallwood.  He was a graduate of Jacksonville High School Year 2000 and a graduate of Bessemer Tech as Certified Automotive Mechanic.  He was a member of World Revival Church in Kansas City where he also...

Jun 14, 2016

Teresa L. Baker (Wright), 60, of Lee's Summit, MO passed away on June 14, 2016. Teresa was born on August 29, 1955 to James and Nancy Baker in Kansas City, MO. She is survived by her parents; her two children: Rachelle Wright and Brian Wright; her brother, Steve Baker; and many others. A memorial service will be held on Saturday,...

Jun 3, 2016

Patsy R. Walker, 84, of Raytown went to be home with her Lord on June 3, 2016. Patsy was born on May 4, 1932 to Patrick and Minnie Cress in Stonega, VA. Patsy married Garfield Walker on June 29, 1952, and would have been celebrating 64 years together this month. She worked in Washington, D.C. for the National Geographic. She...

May 28, 2016

On October 24, 1930, Vernishtine Hankton Abson (deceased) presented James B. Abson (deceased) with the first of five children. They named her LoResie. LoResie was a very outgoing child and excelled in school. Resie was born in Oakland, LA and moved with her family to Crossett in 1938. As a teenager, Resie married Clemmie Wimberly. To this union were born...

May 26, 2016

May 25, 2016

Melvin Walter Heimsoth, 84, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2016. Mr. Heimsoth was born November 4, 1931 into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. Heimsoth and Johanna L. Harms in Lake Creek, Benton County, Missouri. Mr. Melvin W. Heimsoth and Miss Betty J. Eagar were united in marriage on December 16, 1955. They...

May 13, 2016

MARY LOU TUOHEY BAUER WAKEFIELD Mary Wakefield, 81, of Grandview, MO passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at KC Hospice House. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Longview Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow in Longview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial...

May 7, 2016

Apr 27, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

The Lord called on Lois Ray on April 8, 2016.  Lois passed away peacefully at Sunrise Senior Living after battling Alzheimer’s disease for a number of years. Lois was born in Joplin, Missouri to Neil and Madeline Wilson as the older of their two daughters.  Growing up in Kansas City, Lois enjoyed reading and playing violin.  After high school, Lois attended Baker University...

Apr 7, 2016

Loretta Christine “Chris” (Spradley) Selby 69, of Lee’s Summit passed away on April 7th at her home surrounded by her loving husband of 32 years and family. Chris was born in Waycross, Georgia and lived her childhood in Florida before making Kansas City, MO her home for nearly 45 years.  Chris fought a courageous battle against cancer, and chose to live...

Apr 1, 2016

Jill Marcia Walter, 36, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away suddenly on April 1, 2016. Jill was born on September 5th, 1979.  She graduated from Lindenwood University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.  Most recently she worked as a medical coder for HCA at Lee’s Summit Hospital, where she frequently brightened up the office with colorful signs and her sunny smile.  She enjoyed...

Mar 31, 2016

Catherine “Dixie” Davis passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the age of 89 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Dixie was born on December 17, 1926 in Hardin, Missouri of Harvey and Mary Hileman. Dixie was the fourth of five children; John, Dan, Elizabeth, Dixie and Robert. She attended Business College in Kansas City and received an Associate of Arts degree....

Mar 21, 2016

Joan C. Kunkel, 86, of Independence, formerly of Raytown, MO, passed away March 21, 2016. Joan was born January 1, 1930, in St. Louis to Thomas and Kathryn Ahtipus. Throughout her life she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, cooking, and Royals baseball and was devoted to caring for her family. She married her husband, John, in 1956 until his passing in...

Mar 20, 2016

Stan Bremer passed away peacefully in his home on March 20th after a long battle with lung and heart disease. His wife of 25 years, Charlene, was by his side and he was surrounded by their children and grandchildren. Stan was born on July 22, 1938 in Cole Camp, MO to Walter and Emma (Schnakenberg) Bremer. He attended school at...