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Lincoln Joseph Roth-Thummel
Dec 8, 2023
Lincoln was born and passed peacefully in his mother’s arms on December 8th, 2023. He weighed 2 pounds 11.2 ounces and was 16 inches long.
Lincoln brought family and friends together and touched so many lives in his brief time. We could feel all the love, excitement, and hope surrounding him. We are so grateful to the family and friends...
Laura Ellen Cornwell
Nov 23, 2023
Laura Ellen Cornwell, 93, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at Benton House of Raymore on November 23, 2023. Laura was born on February 17, 1930, in Audrain County, Missouri to the loving home of Robert M. Jesse and Frances L. (Wisdom) Jesse.
Laura worked as a bookkeeper for many years. During her career she met the love of her...
Wilma Bernice Curran (Rupe)
Nov 18, 2023
Wilma Bernice Curran was born on December 26, 1932, in Kansas City, Kansas. She passed away peacefully with family at her home in Edwardsville, Kansas on November 18, 2023. Wilma was known for her kind heart and unwavering faith, leaving a lasting impact on those whose lives she touched.
Wilma attended Junior College and carried her love for learning throughout...
Herbert Benjamin Hof Jr.
Nov 9, 2023
Herbert Benjamin Hof Jr., a loving husband, father, and friend, passed away on November 9, 2023, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Born on March 4, 1938, in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, Herbert lived a life filled with love, hard work, and cherished memories.Herbert started his career as a truck driver for Pepsi Co., dedicating many years to his work...
Heidi Jean Groff
Nov 2, 2023
Heidi Groff, passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 53. She was born on August 7, 1970, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Heidi's warm personality and caring nature touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Heidi had a remarkable career as a top-notch sales representative in the telecommunications industry. Her dedication and passion...
Sammy Lee West
Oct 30, 2023
~ Reflections of Life~
Mr. Sammy L. West
Sammy Lee West was born on May 16, 1958, in Leland, Mississippi to Sam West and Loretta “Sweets” Charleston at Leland City Hospital. Sammy didn’t enter this world alone, he arrived 4 minutes before his twin sister Sandra. The pair were known as making history as the first set of twins...
Noi Thomas
Oct 23, 2023
Noi Thomas, 79, of Grandview, MO, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 23, 2023. She was born in Thailand in 1944 and raised by Paa and Sing Chiachote. She lived a humble life in Thailand and met the love of her life, Ed Thomas, in 1968. Shortly after, they married, and she began a new life in the...
Leola Jane Gibson
Oct 18, 2023
Leola Jane (Huff) Gibson, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 18, 2023. Leola was born November 11, 1941, in Bucklin, Missouri to Elmer and Helen Huff.
Leola was the middle child in her family and was a tomboy from an early age. She enjoyed anything outdoors, including gardening (especially roses and irises) and walking with friends. She...
Thomas C. Graves
Oct 17, 2023
Thomas C. Graves, known to friends and loved ones as Tom, passed away on October 17, 2023, at the age of 88 in Leawood, Kansas. He was born on July 15, 1935, to Chester and Cleo Graves in his beloved hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. Being raised with his sister Mary, Tom led an exceptional life filled with accomplishments, passions,...
Charles Norman Smith Sr.
Oct 16, 2023
More than education, more than experience, more than training, Charles Norman Smith’s level of resilience and tenacity would determine his success in life. Born to Mattie and Harold Smith on April 9, 1934, the youngest of five children; two sisters and two brothers.Despite the obstacles of his childhood, Charles made the mature choice at the young age of 16 to...
Barbara "Bobbi" Jean Bates
Oct 15, 2023
Barbara Jean Bates, also known as Bobbi, passed away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 67 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born on December 24, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri. Bobbi was a beloved mother, grandmother and daughter.
Bobbi was a single mother of three, which she considered her primary occupation. She dedicated her life to raising...
Rowena "Robbie" Hampton
Oct 14, 2023
Rowena “Robbie” (Leimenstoll) Hampton, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 14, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Robbie and her husband, Archie Darrell Hampton, were long time residents at Foxwood Springs Senior Living in Raymore, Missouri and we would like to thank them for all their love and support especially the...
Lois Elane Welch
Oct 13, 2023
Lois Elane Welch, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 13, 2023, in Belton, Missouri. She was born on May 31, 1943, in Algona, Iowa to Carl & Harmka (Ricks)Harms. She was baptized in July of 1943 at the Ramsey Reformed Church of Titonka, Iowa. Later Lois graduated high school from Titonka Consolidate High School in...
Keffa Yeshua Beckum
Oct 9, 2023
Sweet Baby Keffa Yeshua Beckum was stillborn on October 9th, 2023, at 6:56pm at home surrounded by his mommy, daddy and his sisters’ Isabel and Grace and 3 loving midwives.
Keffa’s time in the womb was easeful & beautiful. He loved to hear his sisters speak and his daddy sing to him each day; he would move and kick when...
Mary Ann Gall
Oct 6, 2023
Mary Ann Heuertz Gall was the second born of Anthony J. “Tony” and Anne Heuertz. Due to her father’s work, she spent her childhood in Atchison and Dodge City, Kansas, moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, where she attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart High School for 3 years, then moved to Savannah, Missouri, where she graduated from Savannah High...
Theresa Marie Miller
Oct 5, 2023
Theresa Marie Miller, 79 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on October 5, 2023, from complications from an extended illness. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at Longview Funeral Home located at 12700 SE Raytown Rd Kansas City, Missouri 64149. Theresa was born in Seneca Falls, New York on October 31, 1943....
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ann Young
Oct 4, 2023
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Ann Young, age 49, unexpectedly passed away on October 4, 2023.
Lizzie is survived by her sisters Kathy Young and Brenda Edwards; her nieces who were like daughters to her Kayla, Allyson, Mary, and Melissa; her nephews who were like sons Matt, Josh, and John; and many friends and relatives she was fond of.
Lizzie was...
Shelby Jean Rayfield
Sep 26, 2023
Shelby Jean Rayfield, lovingly known as Shelby, departed from this world on September 26, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and kindness.
The daughter of Guy and Mable Begley, she was born on May 2, 1943, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and grew up in the Stoutland area. At Stoutland High School, she was an enthusiastic cheerleader who cheered...
Virginia "Jenny" Mae Embree
Sep 25, 2023
Virginia “Jenny” Mae Embree, 93, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023, in the loving care of a hospice.
Jenny was born on April 10, 1930, to Fred and Mayme Burns in Coffey, Missouri. She married Junior Ashford on September 17, 1947, and she had her only son Richard on June 13, 1949. They later divorced and...
Ronald R. Galvin
Sep 25, 2023
Rev. Dr. Ronald R. Galvin, 76, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away September 25th, 2023.
Ron was a retired Presbyterian Minister serving several local churches with his career spanning almost 40 years. Adventure was always on the horizon for Ron; hiking and spelunking whenever he got the chance in his younger years.
Ron helped run his father’s appliance store as...
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