Obituaries

Betty F. DeLapp Capps

Betty F. DeLapp Capps

Dec 14, 2012

Betty Fern DeLapp Capps was born October 14, 1934 in Creighton, Missouri the daughter of Wilmer Vernon and Edna Bernice (Jones) Sites. She departed this life on Friday, December 14, 2012 at St. Luke’s East, Lee’s Summit, Missouri at the age of 78 years and 2 months. On September 2, 1967, Betty was united in marriage to William Lee DeLapp...

Jackie Powell

Jackie Powell

Dec 13, 2012

VIEW VIDEO Jackie “Jack” Gerald Powell of Garden City, Missouri was born September 4, 1946 in Harrisonville, Missouri the son of Vernon Lewis and Margaret Marie (Jones) Powell. He departed this life on Thursday, December 13, 2012 near Garden City, Missouri due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident at the age of 66 years, 3 months and 9 days....

James E. McDermott

James E. McDermott

Dec 12, 2012

Jim McDermott passed away this week at age 78, after a long fight with Alzheimer's. He will be very much missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. And knowing him was definitely a pleasure! He put a smile on everyone's face, whether it was your first time meeting him or if you had known him for a...

Florence Seward

Florence Seward

Dec 10, 2012

FLORENCE ELIZABETH SEWARD, 85, passed away at her home in Harrisonville, Missouri, on December 10, 2012. Florence was born on May 8, 1927, in Worland, Missouri to John Jenkins and Estelle Waggoner Jenkins. Florence was the youngest of seventeen children. Her mother was a homemaker and her father worked as a coal miner. She grew up in Pleasanton, Kansas a...

Cheryl A. Sites

Cheryl A. Sites

Dec 9, 2012

Cheryl A. Sites loving wife, mother, sister, Nanny, aunt, and friend passed away on December 9, 2012 at the age of 60 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at her passing. Cheryl was born to William and Paula Gary in Livermore, California on October 15, 1952. She was raised in the Butler and Rich...

Ret. MSgt Jimmy L. Johnson

Ret. MSgt Jimmy L. Johnson

Dec 8, 2012

Ret. MSgt. Jimmy "Jim" Lee Johnson was born June 8, 1934 in Stanberry, Missouri to James Shelby and Margaret Ruth Johnson. Jim joined the Navy in 1952 as soon as he graduated high school. He really wanted to see the world, and the Navy obliged. The Navy promptly put him aboard an old Liberty ship and transported him to Morocco....

Mark 'Sarge' Hargrave

Mark 'Sarge' Hargrave

Dec 5, 2012

Mark "Sarge" Hargrave, 59, of Blue Springs, departed this life December 5, 2012. Cremation has been accorded. Services will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Bob J. Willis

Bob J. Willis

Dec 5, 2012

Bobby Joe Willis, 76, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri was born Sunday, March 1, 1936, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Albert Mathias and Clara Pearl (Ruxor) Willis. He departed this life at 8:23 a.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Bob was a United States Air Force Veteran. On November 27, 1959, he was united in...

Keith Daniel Spinning

Keith Daniel Spinning

Dec 3, 2012

Keith Daniel Spinning the eight week old infant son of Brian and Rena Spinning departed this life Monday, December 3, 2012 at Childrens Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri surronded with family and love. Besides his parents, Keith is survived by his two sisters, Veronica Ann Spinning and Bethany Michelle Spinning both of the home; his paternal grandmother, Barbara Spinning, Garden...

Corky Baumgarden

Corky Baumgarden

Dec 3, 2012

Estel Leo Baumgarden was born in Osceola, Mo. on September 1, 1929. He spent his early years growing up around that area. He was better known as Corky, a nickname his grandmother gave him. He proudly served his country in Korea during the Korean Conflict as a dozer operator from 1951-52 including work on Heartbreak Ridge. During his army years...

Karen Wehmeyer Cummins

Karen Wehmeyer Cummins

Nov 29, 2012

Karen Forsythe Cummins of Harrisonville, Missouri was born February 2, 1935 in Creighton, Missouri the daughter of Fred William and Edna Lee (Forsythe) Wehmeyer. She departed this life on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 27 days. Karen was employed as a secretary for the...

Arnold L. Wealand

Arnold L. Wealand

Nov 29, 2012

Arnold Lewis Wealand, 92, of Lee’s Summit, was born Friday, September 10, 1920, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the son of John Hollinger and Fannie Mae Easter Wealand. He passed away at 4:18 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the Village House at John Knox Village after a long illness. Mr. Wealand was a 1938 Lee’s Summit High School graduate, serving...

Margaret Joyce Dickerson

Margaret Joyce Dickerson

Nov 28, 2012

Margaret J. Dickerson, 1934-2012, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Respecting her wishes, there will be no services but her remains will be cremated and buried at the Austin Cemetery with her husband, Moon. She is survived by two sons, Lawrence Bruce Dickerson, Garden City, Missouri; Phillip Alan Dickerson, Harrisonville, Missouri; Marcia Kay Couch, Cowgill,...

Kaye L. Bahorski

Kaye L. Bahorski

Nov 28, 2012

Kay Lynn Bahorski, 55, of Lee’s Summit, was born Monday, October 8, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of George Benjamin and Ardath Lois (Richards) DeMink. She departed this life at 4:09 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit. She was a 1975 Detroit Cody High School graduate On July 3, 1978, she was...

Duane E. Norton

Duane E. Norton

Nov 23, 2012

Duane Eldon Norton of Harrisonville, Missouri was born March 12, 1931 in Arlington, Kansas the Son of Virgil and Florence (Ralph) Norton. He departed this life on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Golden Years, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 81 years, 8 months, and 10 days. On August 25, 1949, Duane was united in marriage to Norma Jean Heidebrecht...

Lillie June Spangler

Lillie June Spangler

Nov 21, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO" Mrs. Lillie June Spangler of Harrisonville, Missouri was born June 3, 1927 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Charles Everett and Lillie May (Winchell) Barnard. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 18 days. On August 21, 1946, June was united in...

Cheryl 'Cheri' Diane Ferwalt

Cheryl 'Cheri' Diane Ferwalt

Nov 16, 2012

Cheryl “Cheri” Diane Ferwalt, 64, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born Saturday, December 6, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Elmer J. and Betty J. (Hauer) Dickerson.She departed this life at 8:21 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012, at the John Knox Village Care Hospice House, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was a 1965 South East High School Graduate....

Charles L. Castle

Charles L. Castle

Nov 15, 2012

"View Video" Charles Lee Castle traded his tractor for angel wings and had a joyous reunion with his Grammie and Grandson Colby on November 15, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was born April 24, 1930 in Fairland, Oklahoma. Charles served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He will be remembered for his love of family,...

Mary Alice Greer

Mary Alice Greer

Nov 14, 2012

"View Video" Mary Alice Greer, 66, Freeman, Missouri departed this life on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Family received friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Monday, November 19, 2012 at...

Janice Faye McAlister

Janice Faye McAlister

Nov 9, 2012

"VIEW VIDEO" Janice Faye McAlister long time resident of Harrisonville, Mo passed away November 9, 2012 at her home. Janice was born July 13, 1948 in Trenton, Mo the daughter of George and Letty Veach McAlister. Janice attenteded grade school and graduated from high school in Harrisonville in the Class of 1966. Janice was employed at Trails End Saddlery in...