Robert W. "Bobby" Neill

Robert W. "Bobby" Neill

Dec 16, 2023

Robert William “Bobby” Neill, 79, lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, was born February 9, 1944, in Pleasant Hill, the son of Harold R. and Edna B. (Funston) Neill, Sr.   He departed this life Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center.

Bobby attended Pleasant Hill Schools.  Due to health issues at birth his parents were warned that he...

Joan Smith

Joan Smith

Dec 16, 2023

Carolyn Joan Smith, 82, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born June 1, 1941, in Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of Russell and Hildred (Campbell) Hatchitt.  She departed this life Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Joan was a 1959 Kansas City East High School graduate.  She furthered her education at Yale University, the University of Missouri...

Jerry Gustin

Jerry Gustin

Dec 15, 2023

William Jerry Gustin, 82, of Lone Jack, was born September 14, 1941, in Pleasant Hill, the son of William “Billy” and Monell (Armstrong) Gustin.  He departed this life Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center surrounded with love and family.

Jerry attended Pleasant Hill High School.

He was a United States Navy Vietnam war veteran.

Jerry enjoyed...

Calvin D. Crawford

Calvin D. Crawford

Dec 14, 2023

Calvin Douglas Crawford, 44, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born November 23, 1979, in Sandusky, Ohio.  He departed this life Thursday, December 14, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Calvin was a 1998 graduate of Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio. He later earned an associate degree from Marion Technical School.

On March 5, 2004,...

Ethel M. Bunch

Ethel M. Bunch

Dec 12, 2023

Ethel Marie Bunch, 78, of Grandview, was born June 30, 1945, in Kansas City, the daughter of Howard F. and Virginia (Hansen) Carpenter.  She departed this life Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her home.

Marie attended the Center school district.

On September 23, 1963, she was united in marriage to Francis Dee Bunch in Kansas City.  He preceded her in...

James R. Daniels

James R. Daniels

Dec 5, 2023

James Richard Daniels, 89, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born December 21, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Ward and Irene (Barry) Daniels.  He departed this life Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the AdventHealth South Overland Park Hospital surrounded with love and family.

Jim was a 1952 Kansas City East High School graduate.

Jim was a United States...

Susan J. Lawrence

Susan J. Lawrence

Dec 3, 2023

Susan Juliette Lawrence, 81, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born February 28, 1942, in Maui, Hawaii, the daughter of John N. and Lillian N. (Tavares) Santos. She departed this life Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home surrounded with love and family.

Susan was a 1960 graduate of Maui High School located in Kahului, Hawaii.

On February 24, 1984, she...

Michial L. Swadley

Michial L. Swadley

Nov 30, 2023

Michial Lee Swadley, 71, of Pleasant Hill, was born August 25, 1952, in Independence, the son of Kenneth L. and Betty A. (Fleener) Swadley. He departed this life Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his home surrounded with love and family.

Mike was a 1970 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

On July 17, 2000, he was united in marriage to Deborah...

Jessie H. Gray

Jessie H. Gray

Nov 29, 2023

Jessie Hope Gray, 71, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born September 21, 1952, in Independence, Virginia, the daughter of Robert L. and Leona M. (Osborne) Hudson.  She departed this life Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Polaris Heath and Awareness at Lee’s Summit Pointe, where she had been a resident for over ten years.

Jessie was a 1970 graduate of North...

Bradley O. Young

Bradley O. Young

Nov 26, 2023

Bradley O. “Brad” Young, 60, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born October 22, 1963, in Columbia, Missouri, the son of William O. and Evelyn J. (Hicks) Young.  He departed this life unexpectedly Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his home.

Brad grew up in Columbia and was a 1982 Rockbridge High School graduate where he had recently been inducted into the...

Keyon M. Matthews

Keyon M. Matthews

Nov 20, 2023

Keyon Mikel Matthews, seven-week-old son of Timothy L. Matthews and Bryona A. Smith both of Kansas City, was born Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Lee’s Summit. He departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home.

Keyon is survived by his parents Tim and Bryona; his paternal grandparents, Timothy and Stefanie Matthews of Kansas City; maternal grandparents...

Marjorie L. Richerson

Marjorie L. Richerson

Nov 9, 2023

Marjorie Louise “Marge” Richerson, 97, of Lone Jack, Missouri, was born July 31, 1926, in Villa Grove, Illinois, the daughter of John R. and Lora F. (Franklin) Vaughn.  She departed this life Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the John Knox Village Care Center.

Marge was a 1944 Murphysboro, Illinois, Township High School graduate.

On March 26, 1960, she was united...

Delores M. Sloan

Delores M. Sloan

Nov 8, 2023

Delores Maxine Sloan, 89, of Lee’s Summit, was born April 13, 1934, in Holden, the daughter of Gaylon and Lucille (Kelley) Holton. She departed this life Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.

Delores grew up in Pleasant Hill graduating from Pleasant Hill High School in 1952.

On June 1, 1952, she was united in marriage...

Carson A. Wilmoth

Carson A. Wilmoth

Nov 6, 2023

Carson Anne Wilmoth, 74, of Pleasant Hill, was born January 27, 1949, in Harrisonville, the daughter of Lillard C. and Betty A. (Russell) Wilmoth. She departed this life Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.

She was a 1967 Pleasant Hill High School graduate.

Carson was employed as a Records Clerk for the Farmers Insurance Co....

Glenn Ivan Sivils

Glenn Ivan Sivils

Oct 21, 2023

Glenn Ivan Sivils, 84, of Pleasant Hill, was born, November 5, 1938, in Foster, Missouri, the son of Glenn Austin Sivils and Ruth Theo Radcliffe. He departed this life, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at his home, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri with his wife of 62 years by his side. 

Ivan attended Rich Hill Schools and graduated from Rich Hill High...

Justin R. Jensen

Justin R. Jensen

Oct 20, 2023

Justin Ray Jensen, 51, Independence, was born August 25, 1972, in Harrisonville, the son of Darrel R. and Glenda L. (Breeden) Jensen. He departed this life Friday, October 20, 2023, at his home with Chris by his side.

Justin was a 1990 Pleasant Hill High School graduate who took pride in his “PHD" aka Pleasant Hill High School Diploma. While...

Henry Gray Redhair

Henry Gray Redhair

Oct 19, 2023

Henry Gray Redhair, 70, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born April 22, 1953, in Osceola, Missouri, this son of Teddy R. and Mary Sue Redhair.  He departed this life Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home in Pleasant Hill.

Gray was a 1971 Graduate of Excelsior Springs High School.  He studied business at the University of Missouri at Columbia, later...

George R. Watson

George R. Watson

Oct 16, 2023

George Rutherford Watson, 74, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born November 16, 1948, in Miami Beach, Florida, the son of Thomas R. and Jeanette M. (Phillips) Watson.  He departed this life Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

George was a 1968 North Miami Beach High School graduate. He later earned a bachelor’s degree...

Lawrence D. Oelger

Lawrence D. Oelger

Oct 15, 2023

Lawrence D. "Larry" Oelger 82, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, went to his reward in glory, appropriately enough, early on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Lee's Summit Medical Center.  He was born December 30, 1940, in Knob Lick, Missouri the son of Leo and Dorothy (nee Bremner) Oelger.

Larry graduated from Ritenour High School in St. Louis, Missouri and earned...

Flora A. Fondren

Flora A. Fondren

Oct 13, 2023

Flora Ann Fondren, 85, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was born April 3, 1938, in Fowler, California, the daughter of Jack and Margaret (Barr) Heinrich.  She departed this life Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Ignite Medical Resort St. Mary’s in Blue Springs.

Flora was a 1956 Fowler High School graduate.

On May 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to...

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