Obituaries

Janie Melissa Blood

Feb 4, 2024

Janie Melissa Blood,

 Raymore, Missouri 

1963 - 2024

Janie Melissa Blood, 60, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on February 4, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Born in Independence, Missouri, on September 22, 1963. Janie was known for her vibrant personality and unwavering faith and kindness. She touched the lives of all...

Beverly Jean Trump

Jan 31, 2024

Beverly TrumpOctober 2, 1949 – January 31, 2024Albany, Missouri – Beverly Trump, 74, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024 at Life Care Center inGrandview, Missouri.  Beverly was born on October 2, 1949 to William and Lillian (Crow) Ditmars inShenandoah, Iowa, and was the youngest of nine children.  She spent her early years in Southwest Iowabefore moving to Stanberry, MO....

Donna Marie Addleman

Jan 25, 2024

Donna Marie Addleman May 31, 1941- January 25, 2024

Donna Marie Addleman, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away on January 25th, 2024. Donna was born in Livingston County, MO in 1941 to Ralph Rollo and Martha Ellen (Fitzpatrick) Figg of Hale, Missouri.

Donna spent most of her career working in the medical field as an office manager. Donna reconnected with the love...

Steven Michael Gleason

Jan 21, 2024

Steven Michael Gleason, 72, passed away on January 21, 2024, in Raymore, Missouri. 

He was a long-time resident of the Foxwood Springs senior living community. Steve was born in Oakland, California, on July 9, 1951, and lived most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area. He moved to Raymore in 2015, reversing the trend of ancestors who had left...

Mary Lynn Thomas

Jan 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Mary Lynn Thomas, who passed away on January 14, 2024. Mary was born on September 28 th, 1955, in Kansas City, MO. She was a certified nursing assistant and spent many years caring for the elderly in skilled nursing facilities, as well as in private care...

Sandra Meyer

Jan 2, 2024

          Sandra (Sandy) Renea Meyer, 60, passed peacefully among family members onJanuary 2nd, 2024, at her home in Harrisonville. She is survived by her husband, Aaron Meyer;Sisters Becky Kittell (Grandview, MO) & Nicole (Bryan) Deleve (Overland Park, KS);Sister-in-Law Trisha Pate (Gladstone, MO); her children- Jasinda (Steve) Coakley (Raymore,MO), Marrisa (Alex) Irvin (Eagleville, MO), John (Taylor) Cunningham...

Johnnie Paul Barbour

Jan 1, 2024

Johnnie Paul Barbour, 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1945, in Richmond, Virginia. Johnnie, also known as Peeka, was a dedicated husband, proud family man, and hard worker who loved life.

My father had a vibrant personality and a great sense of humor. He was known for his...

Ronald Lee Rummel

Dec 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ronald Lee RummelRon, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 6th, 2023 at the age of 78.  He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.Ron was born on January 9th, 1945 in Mount Vernon, Ohio.  Throughout his life, he exemplified unwavering dedication to his family. He...

Elizabeth Cristine Benedick

Dec 2, 2023

 

Elizabeth Cristine Benedick was born November 13, 1955 in Missoula, Montana. Elizabeth was better known as Beth, Bets and Fluffy. She passed at her home in Drexel MO on December 2, 2023 at 11:05 a.m. with her family and friends by her side.   Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Leah, son inlaw William, son Adam daughter...

Chase Bishop

Nov 28, 2023

 

Chase Bishop, 22, passed away on November 28, 2023, in Iola, KS.

Chase is survived by Christel Collins - mother, Shannan Bell step-mother Michael Bishop - father, Bailey Adams - step-mother, Gage Collins - brother, Piper Ericksen- sister, Alexis Bishop - sister, Destiny Bishop - sister, September Bishop - sister, Amira Bishop - sister, and Boston Bishop - brother.

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William Powell

Nov 24, 2023

 

William Powell, 85, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, in Overland Park, KS surrounded by family.

 

William Powell was born in Wichita, KS, to Durland and Harriet Powell. He was the oldest of 3 children. William graduated from Wichita East High School. While growing up in Wichita he worked at his uncle's body shop which helped foster...

Anne Leslie Kartman

Nov 23, 2023

 

Anne entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023, on Thanksgiving evening after a brief illness.  Anne was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on August 10, 1957, to Douglas and Marilyn Kartman.  The family moved to Kansas City in 1959 when Douglas took a job with Bendix Corporation.  Anne attended Saint Catherine’s Grade School, Bishop O’Hara High School, and...

Robert Ramstad

Nov 17, 2023

Robert Ramstad, 76, passed away on November 17, 2023, in Kansas City, MO.Robert Ramstad was born on April 13, 1947 in St. Paul, MN, to Robert Ramstad and Marjorie Ramstad.Bob had 3 children, Jeff Ramstad, Derek Ramstad, Elise (Ellie) Grose.Bob was a huge sports fan especially, the Minnesota Vikings, Twins and Wild. He loved to spend time at the lake fishing...

Bryan Capps

Nov 17, 2023

Bryan LaVerne Capps 67, of Spring Hill, KS went to be with the Lord at his home on Friday November 17th, 2023.

Funeral service 10:00am, Friday December 1st, 2023 at Hillsdale Presbyterian Church, 22875 W. 255th St. Hillsdale, KS 66036. Burial 1pm Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at Hilltop Cemetery in Raymond, Kansas 1708 4th Rd, Raymond, KS 67573.

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Letitia Freeland

Nov 17, 2023

Letitia (Letty) Lynne Freeland passed away on November 17, 2023 at the age of 88 years old.

Letty was born January 20, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harry Hofstetter Hiestand and Lela Marie (Myers) Hiestand. She is survived by daughters Lynnette M. Bartlett (Jim) of Bluefield WV and Jaqueline R. Freeland Gibbs (Craig) of Conroe TX and son...

Pamela Denney

Nov 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Pamela Joyce (Storey) Denney

On the quiet morning of November 15th, at 5:30 am, surrounded by the serenity of NKC Hospice, our beloved Pamela Joyce Denney peacefully departed from this world to join the Lord after a short, courageous battle with Cancer.

Born on November 11th, 1943, Pamela celebrated a...

Caleb Cumpton

Nov 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of Caleb Cumpton

Caleb Cumpton, age 27, passed away on November 5, 2023, at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.

Caleb was born on July 12, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri, to his parents, Cliff Cumpton and Sabrina Jolliff. He was a graduate of William Chrisman High School, class of 2014.

He met...

Garry Posey

Oct 26, 2023

Garry Posey, age 80, passed away on October 26, 2023.

Garry was born in Green City, MO to Ralph Posey and Floy Posey. Garry married Carolyn Posey of Kansas City, Missouri on June 21, 1963 in Kansas City.

Survived by Carolyn (Wife), Richard (Son), Tracey (Daughter), 4 Grandkids and 9 Great Grandkids.

He was preceded in death...

Bill Friend

Oct 25, 2023

Billy Lee Friend passed away in his home in Garden City, Missouri on October 25th at the age of 81 with his significant other by his side. Bill was born on March 20th, 1942.

In Powersite, a little tourist town by Branson Missouri. Bill was one of the last real cowboys whose work ethic was apparent to all who knew...

Lynnette Ellen Stump

Oct 15, 2023

Lynnette Ellen Stump, 70, passed away on October 15, 2023 in Lee's Summit, Missouri after a valiant battle with cancer.

Lynnette was born March 27, 1953 in Battle Creek, Iowa. She grew up on a sharecropper farm and loved to spend time listening to the wind and birds amongst the tree groves. She attended Battle Creek High School and played...