MSgt Henry C. Woodard Jr., USAF (Ret)

MSgt Henry C. Woodard Jr., USAF (Ret)

Sep 2, 2025

MSgt Henry Carlton “Carl” Woodard Jr. USAF (Ret.), 64, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born November 11, 1960, in Columbia, Tennessee, the son of Henry C. Sr. and Peggy A. (Sharp) Woodard. He departed this life Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Carl was a 1972 Columbia High School graduate later earning an associate degree from Columbia Community College.

On September 7th, 1991, he...

Robert W. Hofschild

Robert W. Hofschild

Sep 2, 2025

Robert William “Bob” Hofschild, 81, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 17, 1944, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Hanifin) Hofschild. He departed this life Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at St. Luke’s East with family by his side.

Bob grew up in Wisconsin Rapids and was a 1962 Assumption High School graduate. He was a United...

Naomi R. Downey

Naomi R. Downey

Sep 1, 2025

Naomi Rue Downey, 77, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born August 1, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of William Arthur “Art” and Martha Naomi (Cunningham) Covey. She departed this life Monday, September 1, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House.

Naomi was a 1966 South Omaha High School graduate.

On August 13, 1983, she was united in marriage to Richard Duane...

Jeramie A. Randolph

Jeramie A. Randolph

Sep 1, 2025

Jeramie Allen Randolph, 43, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born April 26, 1982, in Kanas City. He departed this life, Monday, September 1, 2025, at his home.

Jeramie was a 2000 Harrisonville High School graduate.

Jeramie was employed at G&G Property Care many years and recently went to work for the Ray-Pec School district working in the kitchen at the Stone Gate...

William R. "Bill" Markey Jr.

William R. "Bill" Markey Jr.

Aug 30, 2025

William Ralph “Bill” Markey Jr., 67, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born October 10, 1957, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William R. “Bill” Sr. and Mary E. “Betty” (O’Brien) Markey. He departed this life Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his home with family by his side.

Bill was a 1976 O’Hara Catholic High School graduate. He later attended Longview Community...

Dawn A. Stout

Dawn A. Stout

Aug 28, 2025

Dawn Akemi Stout, 56, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born February 27, 1969, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Robert and Arlene Masuda. She departed this life Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her home in Lee’s Summit with family by her side.

Dawn attended Kaimuki High School in Honolulu, later earning a degree as a Nail Technician and Manicurist.

On May 19,...

Albert S. Graham

Albert S. Graham

Aug 27, 2025

Albert Selby Graham, 86, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 13, 1939, in Tuscumbia, Missouri, the son of Selby Abbot and Ora Belle (Vernon) Graham. He departed this life Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded with love and family.

Al grew up in Eldon graduating from Eldon High School in 1957. While in...

C. Travis Miller

C. Travis Miller

Aug 11, 2025

Craig Travis Miller, 50, of Lee’s Summit, was born September 21, 1974, in Kansas City.  He departed this life peacefully at sunrise on August 11, 2025, at his home with his family.

Travis was a 1993 Lee’s Summit High School graduate, where he played football and wrestled. He went on to play football at Missouri Western University, later transferring to the...

Pete McCauley

Pete McCauley

Aug 10, 2025

B. “Pete” Marshall McCauley, 87, of Blue Springs, was born November 3, 1937, in Marlborough, Missouri, the son of Eugene L. Sr., and Jessie F. (Anders) McCauley. He departed this life Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the New Haven Living Center in Odessa.

Pete was a 1955 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

He was a United States Army veteran serving from April...

Betzey J. Ball

Betzey J. Ball

Jul 31, 2025

Betzey Joan Ball, 94, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born July 18, 1931, in Breckenridge, Missouri, the daughter of William Henry and Raeburn (Green) Curnow. She departed this life, Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House with family by her side.

Betzey was a 1949 Breckenridge high school graduate.

On August 17, 1951, she was united in marriage to...

Jack M. Vochatzer

Jack M. Vochatzer

Jul 27, 2025

Jack Milton Vochatzer Sr., 92, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born March 1, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Benjamin P. and Pearl M. (Sharon) Vochatzer. He departed this life Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the St. Joseph Medical Center.

Jack was a 1951 Northeast High School graduate. He furthered his education at the Kansas City Junior College, Kansas...

Bob Dustman

Bob Dustman

Jul 26, 2025

Robert Hilbert “Bob” Dustman, 92, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, departed this life Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Jefferson Care Center in Lee’s Summit.

Bob was born in a bedroom above his father’s general store in Prarietown, Illinois, on June 30, 1933. He grew up there with his parents, Hilbert and Martha (Guesewelle) and sister, Arlene. He was baptized and confirmed...

Infant Julian Schaefer

Infant Julian Schaefer

Jul 23, 2025

Julian Micheal Schaefer, 9-day old son of Brett Anthony Schaefer and Haley Elizabeth Kay Beissel, was born July 14, 2025, at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit. He departed this life Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home in Pleasant Hill.

Julian is survived by his parents Brett and Haley; his siblings, Brody Schaefer and Ilse Schaefer; paternal grandparents, Dale (and...

Paul J. Brownsberger

Paul J. Brownsberger

Jul 22, 2025

Paul Joseph Brownsberger, 78, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born July 12, 1947, in Appleton City, Missouri, the son of Andrew J. and Teresa (Koch) Brownsberger. He departed this life, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home surrounded by love and family.

Paul was a 1965 Ballard, Missouri High School graduate.

He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran.

On November 22, 1975,...

Joshua S. Byard

Joshua S. Byard

Jul 21, 2025

Joshua Stevenn “Josh” Byard, 31, of Knob Noster, Missouri, was born October 6, 1993, in Mount Holly, New Jersey. He departed this life Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.

Josh was a 2012 Lee’s Summit High School graduate. While in high school he excelled in robotics, later mentoring others in the field. He attended the...

Patricia A. Wagner

Patricia A. Wagner

Jul 21, 2025

PATRICIA ANN WAGNER

Patricia “Patty” Wagner, 73, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born September 13, 1951, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of John and Jeanette (Pohl) Ross. She departed this life on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her home surrounded with love and family.

Patty was a 1969 Ruskin High School graduate. While in high school she was on the “A” honor...

Jerry Hayes

Jerry Hayes

Jul 13, 2025

Jerry Allen Hayes, 95, of Pleasant Hill, was born November 22, 1929, in Pleasant Hill, the seventh child of Jesse C. and Lola A. (Small) Hayes. He departed this life Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville with Josie by his side.

Jerry was lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill and a 1947 Pleasant Hill High School...

Sally Haake

Sally Haake

Jul 1, 2025

Sally Fraser Haake, 86, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born March 10, 1939, in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of William Allen and Doris Cristabel (Fraser) Vinnedge. She departed this life Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.

Sally grew up in the suburbs north of Chicago surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins. She was great at...

Sue D. Smith

Sue D. Smith

Jun 30, 2025

Sue D. Smith, 81, of Butler, Missouri, was born April 11, 1944, in Gainesville, Missouri, the daughter of Edgar A. and Margaret H. (Herndon) Hinote. She departed this life Monday, June 30, 2025, at the St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit with family by her side.

Sue was a 1962 Hale, Missouri high school graduate.

On December 7, 1963, she was...

Marilyn M. Hays

Marilyn M. Hays

Jun 28, 2025

Marilyn Marie Hays, 91, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born December 30, 1933, in Hutton Valley, Missouri, the daughter of Rolland and Esther M. (Srock) Bryan. She departed this life Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Carnegie Village Care Center in Belton, surrounded with love and family.

Marilyn was a 1950 Willow Springs, Missouri, high school graduate.

On January 12, 1952, she...