Obituaries

Norma L. Luther

Norma L. Luther

Dec 8, 2016

Norma L. Luther, 94, Independence, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Charles D. Luther of the home; a son, Carl James Morris and wife Joann, Jonesboro, Tennessee; a step-son, Michael Luther and wife Candice, Kansas City, Missouri; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; other...

John Thornhill Rector III

John Thornhill Rector III

Dec 8, 2016

John Thornhill Rector, III, 84, of Pleasant Hill, was born, November 29, 1932, in Kansas City, the son of John T., II, and Jecelyn (Shires) Rector. He departed this life, Thursday, December 8, 2016, at the Kansas City Hospice House. John was United States Navy Korean War veteran. He was a graduate of the Pembroke Country Day School in Kansas...

Patricia 'Pat' Stapleton

Patricia 'Pat' Stapleton

Dec 4, 2016

Patricia "Pat" Joann Stapleton of Creighton, Missouri was born July 2, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Robert Leslie and Helen (Drake) Green. She departed this life on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 2 days. On March 17, 1956, Pat was united in...

Todd Sharp

Todd Sharp

Nov 30, 2016

Todd M. Sharp 45 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri. Todd is survived by two sons, Drew Sharp and Benjamin Sharp both of Harrisonville, Missouri; his father, Mick Sharp, Dahlonega, Georgia; his mother, Deborah Moore, Climax Springs, Missouri; a brother, Troy Sharp, Climax Springs, Missouri. Cremation with a...

Garry Gaddy

Garry Gaddy

Nov 30, 2016

Garry Lynn Gaddy of Garden City, Missouri was born January 3, 1944 in Graham, Missouri the son of Eldon Laverne and Erma Louise (Rowlette) Gaddy. He departed this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri surrounded by love and family at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 27 days. Garry was...

William 'Bill' Wayman

William 'Bill' Wayman

Nov 27, 2016

William Bill McCarty Wayman was born during WWII on February 11, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the son of William C. and Ida Bernice Wayman. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to a farm in Peculiar, MO. He departed this life at home on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 16...

Donald Dee Borum

Donald Dee Borum

Nov 25, 2016

Donald (Dee) Borum, 84 of Creighton, Missouri died Friday, November 25, 2016, at Golden Years Rehab Center in Harrisonville, MO, under the care of Hospice. He was born October 12, 1932 in Latour, Missouri, the son of Leland Kelly Borum and Sarah Maye (Henne) Borum. He married Donna L. Wehmeyer on June 3, 1956, in Quick City, MO, and she...

Dr. Julia E. Berry

Dr. Julia E. Berry

Nov 22, 2016

Dr. Elizabeth Berry, former college counselor and Director of Pre-education at the Junior College of Kansas City and the Metropolitan Community College died November 22, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The daughter of the late Charles Picton Berry and Sarah Annie (Ousley) Berry. Dr. Berry was born in Alabama, but came to Missouri at the age of 3, and was reared...

Helen Hedrick

Helen Hedrick

Nov 21, 2016

Helen Aline Hedrick, of Lakeland, Florida formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri was born January 18, 1932 in Garden City, Missouri the daughter of George Ruben and Iva May (Wright) Stephens. She departed this life on Monday, November 21, 2016 at her home in Lakeland, Florida at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 5 days. On August 12, 1950, Helen...

Tristan Ray Rushly

Tristan Ray Rushly

Nov 21, 2016

Tristan Ray Rushly, 13 day infant son of Benjamin and Jamie Rushly of Garden City, Missouri departed this life on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Loretta Rushly. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Bethany and Kaylee Rushly of the home; his twin brother,...

Tyler A. Macklin

Tyler A. Macklin

Nov 19, 2016

Tyler Alan Macklin of Belton, Missouri was born January 27, 1997 in Independence, Missouri the son of Daniel Ralph Macklin and Christina Diane (Pulliam) Reinert. He departed this life on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his home at the age of 19 years, 9 months and 23 days. Tyler was a cook for the Waffle House in Grandview, Missouri. He...

Marilyn Lang Hayes

Marilyn Lang Hayes

Nov 15, 2016

Marilyn Lang Hays, 71, of Pleasant Hill, was born, December 29, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Louis M. and Pearl F. (Lang) Clark. She departed this life, Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Marilyn was a 1963 Raytown High School graduate. She furthered her education attending the House of Heavilin Beauty School. On...

Keith L. Thomas

Keith L. Thomas

Nov 15, 2016

Keith Lee Thomas, of Creighton, Missouri was born February 14th, 1956 in Butler, Missouri the son of Billy Keith and Virginia Lee (Hammonds) Thomas. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his home at the age of 60 years, 9 months and 1 day. On December 3, 1977 Keith was united in marriage to Teresa Jewel (Tabor)...

Bernadette Berryman

Bernadette Berryman

Nov 14, 2016

Jeanne Bernadette Berryman of Harrisonville, MO was born Feb 27, 1935 in Kansas City, MO. The daughter of Bernard and Alice (Carter) Riley. She departed this life Monday, November 14, 2016 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, MO at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 15 days. On April 11, 1953 Bernie was united in marriage to Kenneth Lloyd...

Mary Jo Gustin

Mary Jo Gustin

Nov 14, 2016

Mary Josephine Gustin, 81, of Kansas City, spent her later years in Independence, and formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born, May 20, 1935, in Hong Kong, a British Colony of China, the daughter of Phillip and Blancha (Purraga) Neubronner. She departed this life, Monday, November 14, 2016, at her son’s home in Centerview, surrounded with love and family. Mary grew...

Donald 'Donnie' Jacobs

Donald 'Donnie' Jacobs

Nov 10, 2016

Donald “Donnie” Ray Jacobs, of Platte City, Missouri was born July 28, 1943 in Clinton, Missouri the son of Herbert Lee and Ruth Anna (Ewing) Jacobs. He departed this life on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his home at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 14 days. Donnie was an assembler for General Motors at Fairfax until his...

Deborah 'Debby' Jo (Sulser) Douglass

Deborah 'Debby' Jo (Sulser) Douglass

Nov 7, 2016

Deborah "Debby" Jo Douglass, of Independence, Missouri was born July 9, 1953 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Franklin David and Betty Jo (Sloan) Sulser. She departed this life on Monday, November 7, 2016 at her home surrounded by love and family at the age of 63 years, 3 months and 29 days. On February 14, 1987, Debby was united...

Edna Althea Schmoll

Edna Althea Schmoll

Nov 7, 2016

Edna Althea Schmoll, 93, of Pleasant Hill, was born, November 2, 1923, in Gunn City, Missouri, the daughter of Jackson and Ethel (Gulick) Rice. She departed this life, Monday, November 7, 2016, at her home surrounded with love and family. Althea was a 1941, Pleasant Hill High School graduate. On November 10, 1941, she was united in marriage to Ernest...

Marsha Denise Wheeler-Davis

Marsha Denise Wheeler-Davis

Nov 6, 2016

Marsha Denise Wheeler-Davis, 49, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Peggy Wheeler and brother Mark Wheeler. Marsha suffered many illnesses the past few years of her life, her family takes great comfort in knowing she is at peace. She is survived by her husband, Lenny...

Jerry D. Simmons

Jerry D. Simmons

Nov 4, 2016

Jerry D. Simmons, 67, Overland Park, KS beloved husband, father and friend, went to be with the Lord on November 4, at 2:48 a.m. surrounded by the love of his immediate family. Jerry was born on March 28, 1949 in Joplin, MO. His passion was to build lives and he accomplished this by serving others instead of being served. His...