Edward R. Hilligoss
Feb 24, 2025
Edward Raymond “Ed” Hilligoss was born March 2, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri. Adopted as an infant, early years were spent in Weston, Missouri. Ed’s Dad had a shoe repair shop there; the family lived in an apartment at the back of the shop. Ed was proud of his humble beginnings and liked to tell stories of having a happy...
John Leach
Apr 21, 2025
George John Leach, Jr., 76, of Lee’s Summit, was born August 15, 1948, the son of George J. Sr. and Dorothy M. (Moore) Leach. He departed this life Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home in Lee’s Summit surrounded by love and family.
John was a 1966 Kansas City Westport High School graduate and a United States Army Vietnam War veteran.
In...
Sherman L. Brown
Apr 17, 2025
Sherman Lee Brown, 87, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, May 26, 1937, in Mexico, Missouri, the son of Leo and Irene (Forbis) Brown. He departed this life Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice Surrounded by love and family.
In 1971, he was united in marriage to Laura P. “Penny” (Carpenter) McManis. She preceded him in death on...
Veronica J. Shanley
Apr 15, 2025
Veronica Joan “Ronnie” Shanley, age 80, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born February 19, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Albert and Ann (Hunter) Myers. She passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Warrensburg.
Ronnie was a 1963 Kansas City, Northeast High School graduate.
On May 11, 1963, she was united...
Patricia A. Ross
Apr 15, 2025
Patricia Ann Ross, 80, of Pleasant Hill, Mo. departed this life Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home surrounded with love and family.
Pat was born February 19, 1945, in Sedalia, Mo., the daughter of Owen E. and Marjorie K. (McDonald) McCown. Her father died when she was only one year old and was raised by her stepfather, Everett White. She...
Marie Bagby
Apr 7, 2025
Anna Marie Bagby, 85, of Pleasant Hill, was born on August 15, 1939, in Camden County, Missouri, the daughter of Melvin and Hazel M. (Patterson) Scott. She departed this life Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by love and family.
Marie was a 1957 Versailles High School graduate.
On November 26, 1959, she was united in marriage to Gerald Dean...
J.R. Bowers
Apr 5, 2025
Jerome Robert “J.R.” Bowers, 91, of Blue Springs, formerly of Lone Jack, was born November 17, 1933, in Lone Jack, the son of Joe J. and Dorothy P. (Costigan) Bowers. He departed this life Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Parkway Senior Living Community in Blue Springs.
J.R. was a Lone Jack High School graduate. He was a United States Navy...
Sharon R. Williamson
Mar 31, 2025
Sharon Rita Williamson, 83, of Pleasant Hill Missouri, passed away on March 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 19, 1941, in Litchfield, Minnesota, to Alphonse E. and Cecelia (Hoffard) Gehlen, Sharon’s life was one filled with kindness, joy, and a deep love for those around her.
Sharon was a proud 1959 graduate of Sandpoint Senior...
Terry L. Mason
Mar 21, 2025
Terry Lynn Mason, 67, of Pleasant Hill, was born November 28, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Jack C. and Lucille (Moore) Moore. She departed this life Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home surrounded with love and family.
On December 12, 1975, she was united in marriage to Michael John Mason in Kansas City. He preceded her in...
Dee M. Winters
Mar 17, 2025
Dee Manuel Winters, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, was born May 26, 1948, in Kansas City, the son of William D. “Bill” and Maria D. (Gorgita) Winters. He departed this life Monday, March 17, 2025, at his home.
Dee was a 1968 Ruskin High School graduate.
In 1968, he was united in marriage to Margie Owen in Kansas City, and to this...
John A. Williams
Mar 6, 2025
John Alan Williams, 61, of Pleasant Hill, was born October 1, 1963, in Kansas City, the son of Jack R. and Ruth L. (Young) Williams. With profound sadness, we announce that he departed this life on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones.
John was a...
Ann Green
Mar 3, 2025
Cora Ann Green, 82, of Pleasant Hill, was born April 10, 1942, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Lawrence E. and Bertha M. (Isbell) Green. She departed this life March 3, 2025, at the Seasons Rehab & Healthcare Center in Kansas City surrounded with love and family.
Ann grew up in Adrian and Archie, attending high school in Archie.
In 1958,...
Morgan E. Mitchell
Feb 27, 2025
Morgan Elizabeth Mitchell, 18, of Kingsville, was born February 9, 2007, in Blue Springs, Missouri. She departed this life Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center.
Morgan was currently a senior at the Kingsville High School where she enjoyed playing volleyball and basketball, ran track, and was a member of the band. She enjoyed art, reading, and writing. She...
William H. Wilson, II
Feb 24, 2025
William Hugh Wilson II, was born December 11, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William Hugh and Nancy Elizabeth (Roberts) Wilson Sr. He departed this life Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Falcon Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
William attended school in Harrisonville and Ruskin Heights before moving to Pleasant Hill. He was a 1963...
Nyla P. Parris
Feb 24, 2025
Nyla Pearl Parris, 99, of Buffalo, Missouri, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born March 4, 1925, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Hobert G. and Edna P. (Small) Milican. She departed this life Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Colonial Springs HealthCare Center in Buffalo.
Nyla grew up on the family farm and attended Hickory Grove School near the Ore community...
Joanne R. Carthy
Feb 20, 2025
Joanne Rae Carthy, 93, of Lee's Summit, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born November 10, 1931, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Ray L. and Mae L. (Billen) Graham. She departed this life Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, surrounded by love and family.
Joanne grew up in East St. Louis and was...
Daralene Carter
Feb 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daralene Carter, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.
Daralene, age 81, of Lone Jack, Missouri, was born on February 23, 1943, in Marshall, Missouri, the daughter of George W. and Willie V. (Rogers) Gibson. She passed away peacefully at her home on February 12, 2025, with...
Terry R. Roberts
Feb 11, 2025
Terry Richard Roberts, 68, of Pleasant Hill, was born February 1, 1957, in Salem, Arkansas, the son of Hershel H. and Lillie M. (Haynes) Roberts. He departed this life Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center with his son Sam by his side.
Terry was a 1975 Pleasant Hill High School graduate. Later graduating from the Kansas City...
Betty L. Lotspeich
Feb 3, 2025
Betty Louise Lotspeich, 89, of Pleasant Hill, was born December 11, 1935, in Lee’s Summit, the daughter of Hubert R. and Molly L. (Rayl) Shewmaker. She departed this life Monday, February 3, 2025, at her home.
On January 3, 1986, she was united in marriage to James E. Lotspeich in Harrisonville. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2019.
Betty grew...
James L. Griggs
Feb 1, 2025
James Leonard “Jim” Griggs, 80, of Lee’s Summit, formerly of Lone Jack, was born June 21, 1944, in Braymer, Missouri, the youngest of three children to Leonard and Goldie (Mullikin) Griggs. He departed this life Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
In his youth Jim enjoyed participating in sports including baseball and...
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