Dorothy L. Ellifrits

Dorothy L. Ellifrits

Sep 30, 2024

Dorothy Lorene Ellifrits, 96, of Kansas City, was born March 4, 1928, in Nevada, Missouri, the daughter of Alfred T. McCrery and Hettie E. Ellifrits. She departed this life Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton.

Lorene was a 1947 Rolla High School graduate.

Lorene was employed for over 40 years as an Accountant for the Hallmark...

L. Ruth Cox

L. Ruth Cox

Sep 27, 2024

Lillie “Ruth” Cox, passed away on September 27, 2024, just eight days shy of her 86th birthday. She departed this life peacefully at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones.

Ruth began her life’s journey on October 5, 1938, in Seneca, South Carolina, born to Winfred Lee and Clara Genelia Dooley. She was soon joined...

Richard T. Bronson

Richard T. Bronson

Sep 23, 2024

Richard Thair Bronson, 83, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Lee’s Summit, was born November 20, 1940, in Ahsahka, Idaho, the son of Raymond Thair and Stella Beatrice (Bryant) Bronson. He departed this life Monday, September 23, 2024, at the St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit.

Richard was a 1958 Richland, Washington High School graduate. He served in the United...

Michael Webster

Michael Webster

Sep 16, 2024

Howard Michael “Duck” Webster, 69, of Belton, Missouri, was born 03 January 1955 in Penn Yan, New York. He departed this life Monday, 16 September 2024, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mike was one of seven children born to the late Howard Donald and Elinor June (Miller) Webster of Dundee, New York. He was a 1973 Dundee...

Lillie M. Roberts

Lillie M. Roberts

Sep 4, 2024

Lillie Mae Roberts, 95, of Pleasant Hill, was born October 1, 1928, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, the daughter of Jasper and Clara (Zimmer) Haynes. She departed this life Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Growing up helping her parents on the family farm near Elizabeth, she also was instrumental in raising her eight brothers and sisters. 

On September 26,...

Marvin F. Wyzard

Marvin F. Wyzard

Aug 22, 2024

Marvin F. Wyzard, 75, of Independence, was born August 13, 1949, in East Prairie, Missouri at his home, the son of Roy Everett and Lucie Irene (Dooling) Wyzard. He departed this life Thursday, August 22, 2024, peacefully at his home.

Marvin grew up in East Prairie and attended Lee’s Summit High School.

On November 18, 1967, he was united in marriage to...

Steven C. Dale

Steven C. Dale

Jul 31, 2024

Steven Craig Dale, 74, of Higginsville, was born November 21, 1949, in Harrisonville, the son of Billy Joe and Carla Ann (Smith) Dale. He departed this life Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence in Higginsville.

Steven attended Lee’s Summit Schools through the eighth grade where he enjoyed playing baseball and football. During the summer between his eighth grade and Freshman...

Louis  M. Brown

Louis M. Brown

Jul 26, 2024

Louis Marion Brown, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, was born October 26, 1932, in Leavenworth, Kansas. He departed this life, Friday, July 26, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

Louis was a United States Army Korean War Veteran.

In 1984 he met Emma O’Bryant, and they became lifelong companions. She preceded him in death just a few months earlier in March 2024.

Louis...

Eric "Roc" Miller

Eric "Roc" Miller

Jul 23, 2024

Robert Eric “Roc” Miller, 52, of Lake Lotawana, was born May 24, 1972, in Independence, the son of Robert L. “Bob” and Jean P. “Jinny” (Anderson) Miller. He departed this life Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Eric was a 1990 Lee’s Summit High School graduate but more than that he was a Lake Rat. From the early days of carving out three-wheeler...

Eugene L. "Tuffy" McCauley, III

Eugene L. "Tuffy" McCauley, III

Jun 30, 2024

Eugene L. “Tuffy” McCauley, 66, of Pleasant Hill, was born September 8, 1957, the son of Eugene McCauley, Jr. and Nancy (Cox) McCauley. He departed this life Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home.

Gene grew up and attended school in Strasburg through the 8th. He was a 1975 Pleasant Hill High School graduate where in his senior year he served...

Gertrude B. Branham

Gertrude B. Branham

Jun 25, 2024

Gertrude Blanche “Gertie” Branham, 100, of Lone Jack, was born August 11, 1923, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Frank Alfred and Julia Ann (Fischer) Nation. She entered the house of the Lord on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home in Lone Jack surrounded by family.

Gertie grew up and attended school in Springfield, Illinois.

On July 26, 1941, she was...

Stephen A. Long

Stephen A. Long

Jun 23, 2024

Stephen Allen Long, 70, of Pleasant Hill, was born December 10, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of George T. “Corky” and Dorothy J. (Mills) Long. He departed this life Sunday, June 23. 2024, at the Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City surrounded by love and family.

Steve was a 1972 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

On March 29, 1980,...

Todd M. Dinges

Todd M. Dinges

Jun 1, 2024

Todd Michael Dinges, 49, of Pleasant Hill, was born February 8, 1975, in Shawnee Mission, the son of Michael Wayne and Brenda Sue (Ledom) Dinges. He departed this life Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Kansas University Medical Center with Samantha at his side.

Todd was a 1993 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

On April 20, 2002, he was united in marriage...

Virginia M. "Ginny" Davis

Virginia M. "Ginny" Davis

May 22, 2024

Virginia Mary “Ginny” Davis, 83, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 20, 1940, in West New York, New Jersey, the daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Eagleson) Hayes.   She departed this life Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Ginny grew up in West New York where she attended Memorial High School.

On June 19, 1962,...

W. Walker Gentry

W. Walker Gentry

May 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Walker Gentry.  Walker, as he was known to his family and friends, age 36, of Kansas City, Missouri, was born September 28, 1987, in Clinton, North Carolina, the son of William D. and Patricia (Pope) Gentry.  He departed this life Sunday, May 19, 2024, at...

Norma L. Duncan

Norma L. Duncan

May 10, 2024

Norma Lee Duncan, 88, of Pleasant Hill, was born February 21, 1936, in Strasburg, the daughter of Clifford I. and Hazel L. (Hobbs) Windsor.  She departed this life Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Belton Regional Medical Center with family by her side.

Norma was a 1953 Kingsville High School graduate.

On February 21, 1955, she was united in marriage to John...

JoAnn Holzbaur

JoAnn Holzbaur

May 6, 2024

Patsy JoAnn Holzbaur, 86, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born February 15, 1938, in Tupelo, Arkansas, the daughter of Houston and Stella (Henson) Canard.  She departed this life Monday, May 6, 2024, at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit surrounded by love and family.

On August 7, 1954, she was united in marriage to James Arliss Holzbaur in Independence, Missouri....

Thomas C. Heier

Thomas C. Heier

May 5, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Charles Heier, 85, of Raymore, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born October 1, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Charles Joseph and Grace Mary (Meiners) Heier.  He departed this life Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Tom was a 1955 Bishop Hogan High School...

Dorothy L. Lowrance

Dorothy L. Lowrance

Apr 26, 2024

Dorothy Louise Lowrance, 95, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born October 5, 1928, in Los Angeles, California, the youngest of ten children to Antony and Alice (Coleman) Amedeo. She departed this life Friday, April 26, 2024, at her home surrounded with love and family.

Dorothy was a 1947 graduate of Inglewood High School in Los Angeles.  While in high school she...

Carol T. Crosby

Carol T. Crosby

Apr 25, 2024

Carol Teresa Crosby, 66, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 18, 1957, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the daughter of Ralph Lee and Maxine Edith (Knight) Crosby.  She departed this life Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Lee’s Summit.

Carol grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama, later moving to Shawnee Mission, Kansas where she graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School...