Feb 20, 2017

Edith Mae Harrer, 101, formerly of Pleasant Hill and Kansas City, was born October 2, 1915, in Hope, Kansas, the daughter of Martin “Lee” Leander and Emma Louise (Hebe) Harrer.  She departed this life at 2:33 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Mt. Olivet Careview Home, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Edith and her family moved to Pleasant Hill...

Feb 19, 2017

Lillard Carson Wilmoth, 87, of Pleasant Hill, was born, February 24, 1929, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Lillard C. and Ora M. (Wood) Wilmoth.  He departed this life, Sunday, February 19, 2017, at the Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville.

Lillard was a 1947 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

On February 28, 1948, he...

Feb 13, 2017

William J. “Bill” Baxter, 98, of Strasburg, was born August 18, 1918, in Independence, the son of Fred and Beulah (Manley) Baxter.  He departed this life at 4:47 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2017, at the St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City.

On April 7, 1938, Bill was united in marriage to Francis Glenn in Liberty. She preceded...

Feb 12, 2017

EDNA J. BARBARICK

Edna J. (Nichols) Gagnebin Holmes Barbarick, 91, of Pleasant Hill, was born, March 30, 1925, in Osceola, Missouri, the daughter of Joseph E. and Grace (Cline) Nichols. She departed this life at 2:33 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza.

Edna was...

Feb 12, 2017

Lena Faye (Yadon) Knox-Brannock, 87, was born, October 27, 1929, in Pleasant Hill, the daughter of William H. and Eunice V. (Whitehead) Yadon. She was a lifelong resident of Cass County. She departed this life at 11:25 p.m. Sunday,February 12, 2017, at the Meadow View Care Center, Harrisonville.

Faye was a 1947 Pleasant Hill High School...

Feb 8, 2017

Harvey F. Monroe, Jr.

Harvey Francis “Bud” Monroe, Jr., 88, of Raymore, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born, June 24, 1928, in Kansas City, the son of Harvey F. and Daisy S. (Chandler) Monroe, Sr.  He departed this life, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Foxwood Springs Care Center.

Bud attended and...

Feb 5, 2017

RUTH M. DUKE SCHNEIDER

Ruth Maxine Duke-Schneider, 92, of Lone Jack, Missouri, was born, March 11, 1924, in Strong, Arkansas, the daughter of Drew W. and Martha A. (Robertson) Duke. She departed this life, Sunday, February 5, 2017, at her home.

Ruth was a 1942, Strong, Arkansas, high school graduate.

On July 17,...

Feb 3, 2017

Kenta Z. Lovelace

Kenta Z. Lovelace, 40, of Blue Springs, was born December 10, 1976, in Kansas City, Missouri, the Son of Larry J. and Bettye K. (Jackson) Lovelace. He departed this life, Friday, February 3, 2017, at the North Kansas City Hospital.

Kenta was a 1995 Blue Springs High School...

Jan 31, 2017

Jane Ann Porter, 68, of Blue Springs, Missouri, was born, January 5, 1949, in Davis County, Iowa, the daughter of Ansil I. and Dorothy A. (Jamison) Fite.  She departed this life, Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at her home surrounded with love and family.

Jane was a 1967 Davis County Community High School graduate; later attending the University...

Jan 26, 2017

HARLEY D. BALLARD

Harley Dean Ballard, 87, life long resident of Pleasant Hill, was born, March 22, 1929, in Strasburg.  He departed this life, Thursday, January 26, 2017, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Harley was a 1946, Pleasant Hill High School graduate and a United States Army Veteran.

Jan 22, 2017

AMBER N. NICHOLS

Amber Nicole Nichols, 41, of Grandview, was born December 10, 1975, in Whittier, California, the daughter of Bradley W. Nichols and Sheryll A. (McCann) Morello.  She departed this life at 1:27 a.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017, at the Belton Research Hospital.

Amber was a 1993 Hacienda Heights, California, Los...

Jan 14, 2017

K. MICHELLE CARTER

Karen Michelle “Shelly” Carter, 51, of Pleasant Hill, was born, December 16, 1965, in Kansas City, the daughter of Ronald I. and Sharon K. (Williams) Carter.  She departed this life, Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Kansas University Medical Center.

Shelly was a 1984 Ruskin High School graduate.  She...

Jan 9, 2017

ROBERT H. “BOB” SUDHOFF, JR.

Robert H. Sudhoff, Jr. 88, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born, February 17, 1928, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of Robert H. and M. Florence (Riggleman) Sudhoff, Sr.  He departed this life at 6:44 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2017, at his home surrounded with...

Jan 7, 2017

ROCHELLE A. GRAY

Rochelle Anita Gray, 60, of Pleasant Hill, was born February 11, 1956, in Harrisonville, the daughter of J.W. and Juanita J. (Goble) King. She departed this life Saturday, January 7, 2017, at her home.

Rochelle was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, Class of 1974, later attending Longview...

Jan 6, 2017

SHIRLEY F. PARRIS

Shirley Fay Parris, 83, of Pleasant Hill, was born May 21, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Fay Julian and Opal Clementine (Perkins) Wilson. She departed this life at 8:40 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Golden Years Nursing Home, Harrisonville.

Shirley was first united in...

Dec 30, 2016

RUTH A. BALLARD

Ruth Ann Ballard, 76, of Pleasant Hill, was born, March 3, 1940, in St. Louis, the daughter of Marshall Alva and Lola Irene (McDaniel) Campbell.  She departed this life, peacefully, Friday, December 30, 2016, at her home.

Ruth was a 1958 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

Ruth had...

Dec 25, 2016

BILLY E. BURNS

Billy Earl Burns, 63, of Pleasant Hill, was born, December 20, 1953, in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of Fred L. and Opal (Freeman) Burns.  He departed this life, December 25, 2016, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation with his brother Johnny at his side.

Billy had been employed...

Dec 8, 2016

John Thornhill Rector, III, 84, of Pleasant Hill, was born, November 29, 1932, in Kansas City, the son of John T., II, and Jecelyn (Shires) Rector.  He departed this life, Thursday, December 8, 2016, at the Kansas City Hospice House.

John was United States Navy Korean War veteran.

He was a graduate of the Pembroke...

Nov 15, 2016

Marilyn Lang Hays, 71, of Pleasant Hill, was born, December 29, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Louis M. and Pearl F. (Lang) Clark. She departed this life, Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at the Lee's Summit Medical Center.

Marilyn was a 1963 Raytown High School graduate. She furthered her education attending the House of Heavilin Beauty...

Nov 14, 2016

Mary Josephine Gustin, 81, of Kansas City, spent her later years in Independence, and formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born, May 20, 1935, in Hong Kong, a British Colony of China, the daughter of Phillip and Blancha (Purraga) Neubronner. She departed this life, Monday, November 14, 2016, at her son's home in Centerview, surrounded with love and family.

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