Obituaries

Jun 19, 2022

Anna “Marjorie” Carroll (Jameson) was born October 31, 1928, to Frank and Maude Jameson on a farm 5 miles south of Stanberry, Missouri. She departed this life on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at the age of 93.

When Marjorie graduated high school, she attended 10 weeks of summer college in Maryville, Missouri. She then taught a year of grade school...

Jun 18, 2022

Arlene M. Rickard (Howe) born January 17, 1945, in Neosho, Missouri to William and Agnes Howe (Reese) passed away on June 18, 2022, at Shawnee Gardens in Shawnee, Kansas.

Arlene graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri in 1963. She attended Southwest Missouri State University. She was employed as a District Sales Manager for Hanes, Inc. for over 30...

Jun 17, 2022

Tom Lee Pogue was born on June 13, 1945 in Neosho, MO to Ira Fay Pogue and Ruby Mae Jefferies (both deceased). He is the oldest of 4 children (Sharon Sager, Jimmy Pogue, and Robert Pogue; all survive). His parents divorced and he lived with his grandparents, Tom and Laura Pogue (both deceased), for a short time. His mother remarried...

Jun 1, 2022

Clarence Daniel (Dan) Landrum, 70, of Belton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at home after fighting a brave battle against brain cancer for the past 5 months.

On July 18, 1951, Dan was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Erma and French Landrum. On June 26th, 1976, he married Christine Kilian in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dan...

May 25, 2022

In Loving Memory

Norma “Jeanie” Fair (Ricehouse) died unexpectedly and peacefully in Research Medical Center on 05/25/2022 in Kansas City, MO at the age of 74.

Norma is survived by her Sons: Joseph Castaneda (wife Tosha) of Belton, MO, James Castaneda, Michael Fair (wife Brandy) all of Harrisonville, MO, Damon Fair (wife Anita) of Raymore, MO; Daughter Alecia Castaneda of...

May 20, 2022

Juanita Lucille Hollingsworth Clay escaped this mortal realm on Friday, May 20, 2022 at her daughter’s residence in Pleasant Hill, MO surrounded by love. She was 74.

She spent most of her career busting her ass saving lives as a Registered Nurse on the night shift in the emergency room at Bethany Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas and still...

May 18, 2022

Richard (Dick) Bennett Blackmore of Grandview, MO passed away on May 18th, 2022, at the age of 75.

Dick was born on December 9th, 1946, in Eldorado Springs, MO to Ralph J. and Coralea Blackmore. His brothers are Ralph and Randy Blackmore. Dick married Carol Sue Pittman in 1966. They have a daughter Becky, a son Richie, 4 grandchildren, and...

May 6, 2022

Rodney (Rod) Coss passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6th surrounded by family in Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 63.

He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Coss of Lansing, Kansas, his daughter, Kristie (Coss) Hiles, son-in-law, Josh Hiles and granddaughter, Charlotte Hiles of Kearney, MO, mother, Juanita Joann Coss of Belton, MO, brothers, Melvin Leon Coss of...

Apr 30, 2022

Mr. Paul (Booger) Mason passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 66.

Paul Mason is survived by his wife Linda Mason; his four sons: Jerry Mason and his wife Kady, Lucas Mason and his fiancé Sarah, Todd Abrams and his wife Heather, and John Abrams and his wife...

Apr 24, 2022

Collin Goods passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kansas City, MO on April 24th, 2022.

Collin was born in Kansas City, MO on Jan. 5th, 1996.

He leaves behind his brothers Christian Goods of Blue Springs, MO and Connor Hill of Topeka, KS, and his grandmother Patricia Irey of Melvern, KS.

Collin was an entrepreneur and business minded. Family...

Mar 23, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” McAlister died in her home on March 23, 2022 in Independence, MO at the age of 57. Cindy is survived by her children Daniel and Sara Reedy, her granddaughter Dani, her sister Dawn McAlister, and her brother Mitch McAlister. She is preceded in death by her mother Janice McNeil, her father Henry McAlister, and her stepfather Robert “Mac”...

Mar 21, 2022

Shirley Marie Greathouse was born on 10/25/1957 in Hickory County, Kentucky. Shirley’s parents are John and Carole Case. Shirley died peacefully in her home on 03/21/2022 in Belton, MO at the age of 64. Shirley’s siblings are Sharrey Case (deceased), Linda Thomas, and Jay Case.

In life, Shirley liked to go on motorcycle rides with her best friend Roger Maxwell....

Mar 16, 2022

Beverly “Bev” Ann Richardson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Erma J. and Willie B. Richardson. She moved to Kansas City with her family after her dad passed away. She was not only the oldest of seven children, but she also stepped up to help her mother raise her siblings. Beverly had four children of her own, all of whom...

Mar 14, 2022

Micheal Darren Gambrill died in his home on March 14, 2022, in Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 60.

Mike is survived by his brothers: Robert Gambrill of KCMO and David Gambrill of OPKS; his sisters: Susan Gambrill of Raymore, MO, Trish Takacs & husband Steve Takacs of Beaufort, SC, and Melissa Warren & husband Terry Warren of Warsaw, MO;...

Jan 30, 2022

Jimmy Joe “Jim” Schmitt died comfortably and peacefully in his daughter’s home on January 30, 2022, in Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 78.

Jim is survived by his daughter Jennifer Schmitt; sons Jim Schmitt, Andy Schmitt and Keith Kuhns; grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers Wes Schmitt, Carl Schmitt, and Jerry...

Jan 28, 2022

Michael Lloyd Kear of Lee’s Summit, MO, was born February 3, 1968, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Charles Burns Kear and the late Linda Sue Smith. Michael departed this life Friday, January 28, 2022, at the age of 53 with his loving family by his side. Michael was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents.

Michael grew up...

Jan 27, 2022

Dennise Sue Weichert, 69, of Paola, KS, peacefully passed away on January 27th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after a short battle with cancer.

Dennise was born on November 16th, 1952, to Hubert and Gladys Walstrom, in Topeka, KS. After graduating from Topeka West High School in 1970, she worked for Wallace Cleaners in North Topeka for many years, then...

Jan 23, 2022

Michael Martin Voth, 68 years old of Kansas City, died January 23, 2022 in his home due to complications from illness.

Michael was born May 30, 1953 in Scott City, Kansas to Martin and Betty Voth. He was the oldest of 5 children with brothers Mark and Justin and sisters Karen and Jana. He spoke often and fondly of his...

Dec 30, 2021

Gilbert Leroy “Lee” Ridenour died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his home in Peculiar, Missouri at the age of 82.

Lee is survived by his wife Carol Ridenour, five children, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother and father and one grandchild.

Lee was born on July 29,...

Dec 19, 2021

Dustin W. Marker died unexpectedly at his home on December 19th, 2021, at the age of 47. He was born on May 1,1974 in Columbia, MO to Terry Marker and William Clay.

Dustin was a loving husband to his wife Virginia for almost 22 years and a loving father to their 8 year old Kyle. Dustin and Virginia have lived...