Obituaries
Stephen Ward Gwartney
Dec 15, 2024
Stephen Ward Gwartney, 75, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 15, 2024. Born on July 21, 1949, to Vira Mae and Vernon Gwartney, Steve lived a life marked by service, love, and dedication to his family.
A proud veteran, Steve served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1972, including service during the Vietnam War. His...
Aaron Isaac Jones
Dec 15, 2024
Aaron Isaac Jones, 44, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Aaron was born September 28, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Phyllis (Smith) Cale and Alan Jones. Aaron graduated from Lee’s Summit North High School in 1999, where he participated in ROTC, and joining the Navy Reserves...
Janice Marie Charles
Dec 5, 2024
Janice Marie Charles, 87, passed away on December 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. A Celebration of Life has been planned for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM with service starting at 5:00 PM.
Elaine Cooper
Dec 4, 2024
Elaine Cooper, a cherished mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of Jehovah, passed away on December 4, 2024, at AdventHealth Hospital in Merriam, Kansas. She was 72 years old.
Elaine was born on January 2, 1952, in Lakeview, New York, to Bertha Louise Elrod and Alvin Elrod Sr. She graduated from Malvern High School in 1971, where she excelled in track and...
Brenda Irene Scoggin
Nov 26, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that I announce with my partner of 36 years, James Shively, the death of my mother, Brenda Irene (Corbin) Scoggin who left this physical plane on November 26, 2024 after a well humored and good life. Full of love, sarcasm, wit, and a resilience untouched by most, she touched the lives of all who truly...
Henry "Hank" Burke
Nov 22, 2024
Henry "Hank" Burke was called home on November 22, 2024 as he was sleeping peacefully. He was 75 years of age.
Hank joins his wife Sandy "Sam" as she preceded him in death in June of 2020. Hank and Sam will be buried together in the spring. No Celebration of Life is planned at this time.
Hank married Sandy right after she...
Bettie J West
Nov 21, 2024
Bettie Jane West (Gash), age 95, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024. Born on September 20, 1929, in Brookfield, Missouri to Lovie Stevens and Ernest Gash. Bettie lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family.
Bettie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter Edward West; her cherished daughter, Doris Cline; siblings Raymond Gash, Billy Gash,...
Aaron "Skeeter" Michalski
Nov 20, 2024
Aaron "Skeeter" Michalski, 42 went to be with God and family members in heaven on Tuesday, November 20, 2024.
Aaron was an avid sports lover and devoted Kansas City Chiefs, Royals and KU fan. He could give you any statistic for any player in just about any sport! He never ceased to amaze us. He found fulfillment and joy serving as...
James Curtis Kimble
Nov 15, 2024
James Curtiss Kimble, affectionately known as Curtis, passed away on November 15, 2024, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, at the age of 78. Curtis was born on April 26, 1946, in McPherson, Kansas, to Floyd and Bernadine Kimble. He was raised in Buston, Kansas, and graduated from Buston High School in 1964.
After high school, Curtis worked on several farms...
Kelli L. Scott
Nov 9, 2024
Kelli L. Scott (Sutley), 42, of Bonner Springs, KS, passed away on November 9, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Atchison, KS, Kelli graduated from Atchison High School before earning both her Bachelor’s and Master's from the University of Kansas.
A dedicated social worker at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Kelli was deeply committed to improving the lives of...
Paul Ray Martin
Oct 30, 2024
Paul Ray Martin 59, passed away unexpectedly on 10/30/24 at home.
He is survived by his significant other of 36 years Jana Rendon of the home, son Shawn (Alycia) Rendon of Gardner, KS, His sister’s Betty (Lynn) Welch, Ronda (Russel) Compton, Brother’s Jimmy and Roger “Kent” Martin and many nephews and nieces.
Paul also leaves behind his only grandson Greyson who he...
Everett Jennings
Oct 29, 2024
Everett Paul Jennings, 89, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on October 29, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Everett was born on December 30, 1934, to Hettie and Eldon Jennings, in Jolo, West Virginia. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the military and served in the Navy and Marine Corps. He was very proud of his time...
Matthew Joseph Kopff
Oct 29, 2024
Matthew Joseph Kopff, 66, son of John and Carol (Hanneke) Kopff, loving husband of Elizabeth “Libby” (Jones) Kopff, sadly left our world on October 29 in Overland Park, KS after a battle with brain cancer.
Matt was raised in St. Louis, MO and was a 1976 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He was a 1980 graduate of Rockhurst University. He...
Elaine E. Borchers
Oct 27, 2024
Elaine E. Borchers passed away at age 94 on October 27, 2024, bringing together four generations of family to share fond memories and grateful prayers for a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dementia dimmed her memories but could not alter her gentle nature. Ever loving and generously accepting, Elaine lived up to her girlhood camp nickname of “Cookie” with...
James "Randy" Randell Burrell
Oct 23, 2024
Known to friends and family as “Randy” and to his five beloved grandchildren as “Papa”, James Randell Burrell, age 72, passed away on October 23, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandy, of the home, two daughters: April (Richard) Wasleski of Overland Park, their three children: Lucas, Jillian, and Hudson,...
James Curtis Betts
Oct 20, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. James Curtis Betts, 80 years old, a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Born on August 8, 1944, James left this world peacefully on October 20, 2024. Most notably Jim served his country proudly in the United States Army and fought bravely in the Vietnam War.
James was...
John Robert Moore
Oct 13, 2024
John Robert Moore of Overland Park, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on October 13, 2024. Known by many as Johnny Bob, he grew up in the Turner community of Kansas City Ks. He graduated from Turner High School in 1961, where he was an accomplished basketball player and track athlete. After high school he attended Emporia State,...
Jeffrey M. Hall
Oct 12, 2024
Jeffrey M. Hall, 71, died on October 12, 2024 at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, KS after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Hubert H. Hall and his wife Patricia of Lincoln, NE.
Jeff was born in 1953 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the second oldest of four siblings. He graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1972.
Jeff had...
Melinda "Mindy" Jane Miles
Oct 11, 2024
Mindy Jane Miles, 59, Died on October's 11, 2024. She was preceded by her Father, George Oliver Miles II. Mindy is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Stottlemire, her mother, Barbara Miles, her step-mother, Sharon Miles, her two brothers, George Oliver Miles III and Kevin Miles, her two sisters, Suzanne (Willey) Rumold and Carol (Willey) Ryan, her niece, Haley Ryan, her...
Sue "Leon" Moua
Oct 6, 2024
Vaam Xwm was born in a refugee camp in Vinai, Thailand, on November 29, 1984. His parents are Npuag Xub Muas & Cua Xyooj. They have 8 children: Tshuas Blong, Mai Shoua, Vaam Sue, Xang, Jerry, Yang, Mai Nou, and Pang Nha. Vaam Xwm’s family immigrated to the USA in 1987 to Kansas City, KS. He grew up from humble...
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