Obituaries

Shirley Marie Witherspoon

Shirley Marie Witherspoon

Sep 20, 2022

Shirley Marie Witherspoon, 82, Pleasant Hill, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab Center.

She is survived by  two daughters, Teresa June Hibdon and husband Tim, Independence, Missouri, Janice Kay Smith and husband Michael, Pleasant Hill, Missouri; two granddaughters, Kristy June Hernandez and husband Alex, and KayLee Marie Smith; two great-grandchildren,...

Joseph "Joe" W. Barber II

Joseph "Joe" W. Barber II

Sep 18, 2022

Joseph "Joe" W. Barber, II, 74, of Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, September 18, 2022.Joe was born March 18, 1948 to Joseph W. and Irene (RIce) Barber. He was the oldest of three boys.Joe was a ballroom dance instructor with Arthur Murray/TC Dance Club,  beginning in 1973, where he cultivated his love of music and met his current wife, Linda. They...

Tommy Ray Leuty

Tommy Ray Leuty

Sep 16, 2022

 

Tommy Ray Leuty, of Montrose, Missouri was born March 29, 1942 in Faulkner, Kansas the son of Frank Craig and Mary Cordiela (Hartsell) Leuty.  He departed this life on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 18 days.

On November 1, 1980, Tommy was united in...

Lauren Michelle Eager

Lauren Michelle Eager

Sep 13, 2022

 

Lauren Michelle Eager of Belton, Mo was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 21, 2004 to Justin Eager and Sarah (Jacobs) Eager.  She departed this life on September 13, 2022 at the age of 18.

As I sit and reflect on Lauren’s short life, it’s hard to write down all the things that made Lauren, Lauren. We all know...

Terry W. McDowell

Terry W. McDowell

Sep 13, 2022

    Terry Wayne McDowell of Harrisonville, Missouri was born March 7, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of William Edgar “Ed” and Shirley Ann (Ridgeway) McDowell.  He departed this life on Monday, September 13, 2022 at the St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City at the age of 61 years, 6 months and 6 days.

     On June 4, 1988, Terry was...

James "Jim" M. Fannan

James "Jim" M. Fannan

Sep 11, 2022

 

James (Jim) Marvin Fannan, 95, passed away September 11, 2022, at Cedar Lake Village in Olathe, KS, surrounded by family.

Jim was born on February 26, 1927, the second of four children, in Hillsdale, Kansas to James W. and Gertrude (Jennings) Fannan.  On June 23, 1947, Jim married Mildred M. Smith in Olathe, Kansas, they were happily married for...

Kenneth "Kenny" W. Schaub

Kenneth "Kenny" W. Schaub

Sep 10, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Schaub, Harrisonville, Missouri was born on May 3, 1936 in Coffeyville, Kansas the son of Charles Henry and Hazel (Martin) Schaub.  He departed this life on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the age of 86 in his home surrounded by his son and family. 

Kenny served in the Kansas National Guard after graduating high school and later...

Alex "Sonny" R. Martino

Alex "Sonny" R. Martino

Sep 8, 2022

 

Alex Raymond Martino, aka Sonny, of Harrisonville, MO at age 81, passed from this life on Thursday, September 8, 2022 under the care of hospice surrounded by his family.

Sonny was born on August 7, 1941 to Alex Ander and Maretta Belle (Frisbie) Martino in Cumberland, KY of Harlan County. He grew up in Kansas City, MO and moved...

Sondra Robertson

Sondra Robertson

Sep 2, 2022

Sondra Robertson passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 82 on Friday, September 2, 2022.Sondra is survived by her adoring husband, Ronnie Robertson Sr., her children, Marilyn Taylor (Duane, previously passed), Ron Robertson Jr. (Diana), Lindy Miranda (Rick), Lonnie Robertson (Diana), Jon Robertson (Teresa), Beth Hill (Brian), Wendy Messina, many grandchildren, great grandchildren...

Dorritt K. Sutton

Dorritt K. Sutton

Sep 1, 2022

Mrs Dorritt K Sutton, previously from Harrisonville,Mo but living in Kansas City, Mo for the last 10years, passed away September 1, 2022 at Sunrise  Senior Living in Leawood, at the age of 81.Dorritt was the daughter of Carter and Ruby Botkin of Centerville, Mo.Dorritt was married to Charles C Sutton August 29, 1958.  From this union were born two sons...

Wesley Rae Henry

Wesley Rae Henry

Aug 28, 2022

Wesley Rae Henry of Lee’s Summit, Missouri was born July 12, 2022 at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas the son of Nicholas Ryan and Kristen Renee (Gregg) Henry.  He departed this life on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the age of 1 month and 16 days.

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Joan Hess;...

Ret. US Air Force TSgt. Sherry L. Morris

Ret. US Air Force TSgt. Sherry L. Morris

Aug 21, 2022

 

Sherry Lynn Morris of Oklahoma City, OK was born in Mishawaka, IN on May 11, 1957, to George and Marlene Blasko. She departed this life on August 21, 2022, in Overland Park, KS at the Menorah Medical Center with loving family by her side.

Sherry lived her first 18 years in the small town of Mishawaka, IN until she...

Nadine Walton

Nadine Walton

Aug 9, 2022

Verla Nadine Walton of Harrisonville, Missouri was born May 8, 1928 in Mannford, Oklahoma the daughter of Jim and Verda Nance.  She departed this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit, Missouri at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 1 day.

 

On March 1, 1948, Nadine was united in marriage...

Michael Lawrence Tipton

Michael Lawrence Tipton

Aug 6, 2022

Michael L. Tipton, 55, Harrisonville, Missouri was born April 20, 1967 in Kansas City, Missouri  the son of Michael William and Earlene Sue (Cromwell) Tipton.  He departed this life on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at his home.

Michael had worked at New Castle homes and then later for a landscaping company.  He enjoyed and was very good at air brush...

Teresa "Teri" Lynn Smithers

Teresa "Teri" Lynn Smithers

Aug 5, 2022

 

Teresa Lynn Sunseri Smithers, 57, of Belton Missouri passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022. Teri was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, and lived in various states before moving to Belton in 1977- 2022. Teri married the love of her life, Ken Smithers, August 29th, 1987. Teri spent her career working as an IT professional in the computer department for...

James Emery Courtney

James Emery Courtney

Aug 4, 2022

           James E. Courtney, 92, Lowry City, MO departed this life on August 4, 2022.  James was born northeast of Holden, Missouri on the family farm on July 19, 1930, the son of James T. and Edith (Hampton) Courtney.  He attended elementary school at Warrensburg, Garden City and Spickard, then back to Garden City to attend...

Douglas "Doug" L. Walton

Douglas "Doug" L. Walton

Jul 31, 2022

 

Douglas “Doug” Leon Walton, of Harrisonville, Missouri was born April 24, 1953 in Clinton, Missouri the son of John and Verla Nadine (Nance) Walton.  He departed this life on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by love and family at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 7 days.

On December 17, 1973, Doug was united...

Wanda Jean Leuty

Wanda Jean Leuty

Jul 30, 2022

      Wanda Jean Leuty was born May 15, 1941 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Gene E. and Bertha (Washburn) Stewart.  She departed this on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at her home in Osceola, Missouri surrounded by love and family at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 15 days.

      In March of...

Gerald E. "G.E." Thomas Jr.

Gerald E. "G.E." Thomas Jr.

Jul 25, 2022

Gerald Elton “G.E.” Thomas Jr., of Harrisonville, Missouri was born April 11, 1951 in Creighton, Missouri the son of Gerald Elton Thomas and Opal Aliene (Herrell) Wiskur. He departed this life on Monday, July 25, 2022 at the Belton Regional Medical Center, Belton, Missouri at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 14 days.

In 1978, G.E. was united...

Rose I. Easton

Rose I. Easton

Jul 22, 2022

Rose Irene Easton age 85 of Peculiar, Missouri departed this life Friday, July 22, 2022 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home, Belton, Missouri.

Rose is survived by her husband B.R. Easton of the home; three sons, Robert Easton and his wife Lori Jo of Peculiar, Missouri, Richard Easton and his wife Lorie of Raymore, Missouri, and James Easton of Carl Junction,...