Jul 27, 2013

V. Faye Byrd peacefully left Shawnee, Kansas, to meet her friend, Jesus, face to face on Saturday, July 27th, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years (minus 1 day), Ray E. Byrd, as well as two children, Jerry Byrd and Connie Perrigo and two...

Jul 27, 2013

Mary Elaine Benbrook, 63, of Blue Mound, Kansas, passed away July 27, 2013.

Mary was born September 27, 1949, in Heber Springs, Akansas, to Sherman and Myrtle (Griggs) Sneed. She began her nursing career as an R.N. in 1979. Her successful 33 year career included E.R., Teaching, and many...

Jul 26, 2013

Dorsie Alice (Vess) Cline, 91, 1921-2013, passed away at Garden Terrace Life Care Center on July 26, 2013.

A depression baby, she always remembered her roots. Milan, Missouri, was her home before her family moved to Texas where her father found a job working in the oil fields. She...

Jul 25, 2013

Ruthann Stauffer, 69, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away July 25, 2013, at home.

She was born August 21, 1943, in Newton, Kansas, to Gilbert and Ruth Sauerwein Guthrie. She graduated from Walton High School and Kansas State University. Ruthann was united in marriage with Ray Stauffer June 3, 1967...

Jul 23, 2013

Gertrude Rose Brandy, 90, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

She was born on February 22, 1923, in Lexington, Missouri. Gertrude married the late Harold Brandy in 1939, and they moved to Shawnee in 1950. Gertrude worked in customer service for Pilgrim House Furniture for over...

Jul 23, 2013

JoAnne Lightfoot, 77, of Shawnee, Kansas, joined our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

She attended the Kansas School for the Deaf where she met the love of her life, Thomas M. Lightfoot. They settled in Shawnee, Kansas, where they raised their five daughters. JoAnne was very active...

Jul 21, 2013

Anita Marguerita Gaudin Jackson was born October 27, 1925, and at the age of 87, God's angels took her home on Sunday, July 21, 2013, in Lenexa, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rollin O. and Libby Webb Gaudin. Anita was the oldest of her siblings,...

Jul 19, 2013

Billie Max Dye, 81, passed away on July 19, 2013 at his Belton, Missouri, home.

He was a skilled hunter and fisherman, and an avid Kansas City sports fan. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the America Legion Post 0019, Gardner, Kansas.

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Jul 18, 2013

Phyllis Nelle (Stolpe) Welander, 96, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Sun City, Arizona passed away July 18, 2013, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Phyllis was born June 4, 1917, in LeMars, Iowa, to Edward and Carrie Nelle. Phyllis was a home economics teacher for many...

Jul 18, 2013

Linda Ann Corbin was born on January 25, 1949, to Georgia and Richard Gress. She joined her father Richard and sister Kathy in Heaven on July 18, 2013, after a long battle with cancer.

Linda worked for many years as a Cafeteria Manager within the Shawnee Mission school district...

Jul 18, 2013

Betty Shireman, 78, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away July 18, 2013. S

he was born December 29, 1934, in Flat River, Missouri. Betty was a resident of the Raymore/Peculiar, Missouri, area for more than thirty years and was employed by the Grandview Price Chopper Grocery Store for fifteen years....

Jul 17, 2013

David Milton Hendricks, 84, of Overland Park, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital.

David was born May 28, 1929, to the late Fred and Osca Hendricks in Wichita, Kansas. After graduating from Hamilton High School in 1947, David attended Kansas State University before serving four...

Jul 17, 2013

Douglas E. Ubben, Sr., 57, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

Doug was born in Oceanside, California, and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. He was a Professional Land Surveyor and Partner for Phelps Engineering for the last 17 years. Prior to...

Jul 16, 2013

Charles Eugene Smith, 80, went home to be with the Lord July 16, 2013, at the Kansas City Hospice House.

He was born on March 25, 1933, in New Cambria, Missouri, to the late Frank and Rosa (Craigg) Smith. He fought a brief and courageous battle with cancer in...

Jul 15, 2013

Bonnie was born to Marion and Amelia Lindsey near Winnsboro, Texas, the seventh of 8 siblings. She graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1939 and then trained in business school for a career as a secretary. She married William G. Spilker on February 28, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and subsequently bore three sons, William L., Thomas R.,...

Jul 15, 2013

William G. Spilker. 94, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away July 15, 2013, at his residence.

William was born February 28, 1919, in Frierson, Louisiana, to Charles and Margaret Spilker. William was a member of the Overland Park Presbyterian Church, VFW, American Legion, Railway Clerks Union, and Grantioch Neighborhood...

Jul 14, 2013

James D. Weaver, 44, of Overland Park, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013, at his home.

Jimmy was born August 31, 1968, to Inge and Daniel Weaver in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Jimmy graduated from Shirley High School in 1986 and attended University of Central Arkansas. On November 13, 2004, he...

Jul 11, 2013

Donald "Dale" Thurman, 90, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the Homestead of Olathe North, Olathe, Kansas.

Dale was born April 8, 1923 in Mt. Ayro, Iowa, to Earl and Ruth Ann Thurman. He was a veteran of US Army Air Force during WWII. Dale...

Jul 9, 2013

Edward Neal Hervey, 85, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. He had been a resident of Carrington Place in Pittsburg since June 13, 2013.

Neal was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on September 29, 1927. He was...

Jul 9, 2013

Graydon J. Kincaid passed away on July 9, 2013 from natural causes. Graydon was born on October 16, 1923, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Nellie Mae and Henry G. Kincaid and grew up on a farm in Salisbury, Missouri. While in high school, Graydon excelled in sports, especially track. Upon graduating from high school Graydon enlisted in...