Steven Haight
Dec 25, 2024
William Steven Haight, 72, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born Friday, February 22, 1952, in Brookfield, Missouri. He departed this life Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his wife and five children.
On June 7, 1986, he was united in marriage to Sandra Marlene Schade in Ashland, Missouri.
Steve was a 1970 Brookfield High School graduate. Following graduation he...
Glendon D. Ross
Dec 23, 2024
Glendon Dean Ross, 78, of Sedalia, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born May 16, 1946, in Drakes Creek, Arkansas, the son of Troy Clyde and Claris Geneva (Garrett) Ross. He departed this life Monday, December 23, 2024, at the Four Seasons Assisted Living Center in Sedalia.
Glen graduated from Windsor High School, Windsor, Missouri. While working the wheat harvest in Kansas...
Francine W. Whited
Dec 21, 2024
Francine Wilma “Fran” Whited, 84, of Peculiar, was born Thursday, September 26, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Harold A. and Wilma J. (Barnett) Hunt. She departed this life Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Belton Regional Medical Center.
Fran was a 1958 South East High School graduate.
On November 2, 1958, she was united in marriage to Lawrence R....
LTC John W. Ball, USAR (Ret.)
Dec 19, 2024
Lieutenant Colonel John William Ball, USAR (Ret.), 67, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born July 3, 1957, in Kanas City, Missouri, the son of John W. “J” and Betzey J. (Curnow) Ball. He departed this life Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the St. Luke’s East Hospital surrounded with love and family.
John was a 1975 Estherville, Iowa, high school graduate and...
Gail Leroy Springer
Dec 10, 2024
Gail Leroy Springer, 49, of Harrisonville, Missouri, was born October 9, 1975, in Harrisonville, the son of Kennie L. and Glenda L. (Hutson) Springer. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home.
Leroy was a 1994 Harrisonville High School graduate.
On September 18, 1999, he was united in marriage to Durenda Waldren in Harrisonville; they later divorced.
Leroy has...
Terry L. Absher
Dec 4, 2024
Terry Lee Absher, 77, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by love and with family.
Terry was born July 20, 1947, in Anna, Illinois, the son of William H. and Naomi R. (Sowers) Absher. He was raised in southern Illinois, was a 1965 graduate of Egyptian High School in Tamms, Illinois, and...
Christopher J. Puskarich
Dec 2, 2024
Christopher Joseph Puskarich, 65, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of Lee’s Summit was born October 4, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Joseph J. and Mamie Doris (Gage) Puskarich. He departed this life Monday, December 2, 2024, at his home.
On November 4, 1977, he was united in marriage to Janet M. Tudor in Lee’s Summit, and to this union...
Michelle L. Wilson
Nov 25, 2024
Michelle Lynn Wilson, 55, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born Sunday, September 7, 1969, in Independence. She departed this life Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Kansas University Medical Center.
Michelle was a 1987 William Chrisman High School graduate. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from William Jewell College graduating in 1991. She pledged to join the Alpha Gamma Delta...
Harold Robert Alexander
Nov 18, 2024
Harold Robert Alexander, 76, of Overland Park, Kansas, was born August 21, 1948, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, the son of Ray C. and Helen J. (McIntyre) Alexander. He departed this life on Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by family.
He was a 1966 Pleasant Hill High School graduate. In his youth, he was an avid baseball and football player. He graduated...
Dr. Roy D. Johansen
Nov 7, 2024
Dr. Roy Dean Johansen, 85, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, died on November 7, 2024.
A proud veteran, Roy served active duty in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1967 and then in the Naval Reserve, attaining the rank of Lt. Commander before his retirement in 1999. He was proud to have done his duty to help defend the freedom of citizens...
Juanita F. Sechrest
Oct 18, 2024
Juanita Ferne Sechrest, 92, of Independence, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born April 29, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of James R. and Opal F. (Hackett) Stubbs. She departed this life Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Monterey Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Independence.
Juanita was a Strasburg High School graduate.
On April 14, 1951, she was united...
Brooks S. Sanders
Oct 6, 2024
Brooks Sloan Sanders, 52, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 18, 1972, in Independence, the son of James Lawrence “Jay” and Margaret Kay (Sloan) Sanders. He departed this life Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Research Medical Center with his parents at his side.
Brooks was a 1990 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.
Brooks was employed by the Ford Motor Company...
Graylan L. Clark
Oct 5, 2024
Graylan Louis Clark, 74, lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, was born June 26, 1950, in Harrisonville, the son of Milton “Mutt” and Dolores May (Wilmoth) Clark. He departed this life Saturday October 5, 2024, surrounded with love and family.
One night Graylan saw Marsha Sue Knorr dancing and knew instantly that he was going to marry her. They were united in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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