Obituaries

Sep 28, 2024

GEORGE C. MURPHY

George C. Murphy born November 13, 1927, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at home. He was the son of George Cornelius Murphy & Edith (Walden) Murphy.  He had 2 siblings Earl Foster Murphy and Doris Imogene (Murphy) Creason.

After graduation from High School, George Enlisted...

Sep 26, 2024

LORIE ANN WESTPFAHL

Lorie Ann Westpfahl, age 63, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Services will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. followed by a funeral...

Sep 23, 2024

BUFORD WILLIE GODDARD

Buford Willie Goddard was born on June 29, 1934, to Floyd Joseph Goddard and Jewell Gladys Clifton Goddard in the rear of their retail store in Jamesville, Stone County, Missouri. Buford passed away on September 23, 2024, in Raymore, Missouri.

The Goddard family moved from Jamesville to Nixa and then to Ozark,...

Sep 23, 2024

SANDRA KAY CASWELL

Sandra Kay Caswell, age 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 23, 2024.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service at...

Sep 22, 2024

OWEN THOMAS RAGSDALE

Owen Thomas Ragsdale, 6, passed away after a courageous battle with CNS Sarcoma Brain Cancer on Sunday September 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family in Harrisonville, MO.

Owen was born April 16, 2018, in Lee's Summit, MO alongside his best friend and identical twin Rhett.  Owen was the son of Megan...

Sep 20, 2024

WYNONA J. DODD

Wynona J. Dodd, age 79, of Grandview, Missouri passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024, at Sunrise of Leawood. A celebration of life will be held on October 12, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. followed by the service at 11...

Sep 19, 2024

Steven Bradley Hoots, Belton, MO

Brad was borned July 17, 1973 in Carrollton, Illinois to Steve and Patrice Hoots.. Brad passed away unexpectedly on Sept 19, 2024 at his home in Belton, MO.

Brad was a dog whisper, dogs just loved him. He was also a collector of various memorabilia including match box cars, comic...

Sep 16, 2024

BOBBY NEAL PERKINS

Bobby (Bob) Perkins passed away peacefully after a brief stay at Menorah Medical Center. He was a loving husband to Jan for 61 years and a devoted father to all his children and was deeply loved by all his family. He loved to be ornery and tease which was definitely his love language.

Sep 14, 2024

ARTHUR MESSER

Arthur Messer, 87, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, after a brief illness on September 14, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice. His wife, Judy was at his side as well as his beloved children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was born on July 17, 1937 in Kansas City. Due to a difficult...

Sep 13, 2024

RONALD GEORGE BLUE

Ronald George Blue, 86, passed away on Friday, Sept 13, 2024,  at Kansas City Hospice Place in Kansas City,  Missouri.   Ron was born on April 27, 1938, in Webster City Iowa, to Gurney  A  Blue and Marcelean  Dersheid Blue.  Ron graduated High School in Webster City Iowa in 1956. Ron excelled in Football, Basketball...

Sep 11, 2024

Charles Louis Knight Fleming

Charles Louis Knight Fleming was born August 14, 1963, and God called him home September 11, 2024.   He was born to Randall Fleming and Nancy Willbanks Fleming in Torrance, California.  He graduated from South Harrison High School in Bethany, Missouri in 1981.  It was there that he...

Sep 11, 2024

CAROL M. KATZENMAIER

Carol Marie Katzenmaier, age 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, at Crown Rehab & Health Care Center.

A visitation and memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. The visitation will be from...

Sep 10, 2024

SULLIVAN GRAY ALLISON

Sullivan Gray Allison, baby boy to Chandler and Staci Allison of Belton, Missouri, passed away too soon at home in his parents loving arms on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Sullivan was born in Olathe, Kansas on January 27, 2024. He loved stories before bedtime, bath time with dad, and lullabies with mom....

Sep 9, 2024

AUSTIN NATHAN DAMRON

Austin was born Dec 23, 1999 two days before Christmas, at St Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri to Garrett Nathan Damron and Gingette Lynn Simpson. He was a precious baby delivered to his parents in a Christmas stocking, the first of three sons. He passed away September 9, 2024 in Belton, Missouri. He...

Sep 8, 2024

Bonnie Jean Maynard

March 26, 1927-September 8, 2024

Bonnie Jean Maynard passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Kansas City, MO. She was 97 years old.

A private celebration of her life, consisting of family and friends, will be held at a future date.

Sep 6, 2024

DONALD RICHARD ALCOTT

Donald Richard Alcott, age 87, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024.

A celebration of Donald's life will be held with a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Cullen Funeral Home 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Military honors will be...

Sep 6, 2024

MARGIT HARLEMAN

Margit Harleman, age 71, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2024.

A graveside inurnment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Belton Cemetery, Belton, Missouri.

Margit was born in Ettlingen, Germany on May 1, 1953, the daughter of...

Sep 2, 2024

JAMES L. TELLER

James L. Teller, age 88, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Belton Cemetery, Belton, Missouri with military funeral honors. James was born in Independence, Missouri on August 10, 1936. James was drafted by...

Sep 1, 2024

MARY JANE BOND

Mary Jane Bond, age 95, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

An inurnment at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri will take place on a later date.

Mary was born in Sauk City, Wisconsin to Lou and Helen Clark. Mary graduated high school and after...

Sep 1, 2024

LARRY LEE HOLCOMB

Larry Lee Holcomb (76), of Raymore, MO, stepped peacefully into eternity at 5:00am on September 1st, 2024 in the comfort of his own home.

Larry was born on October 11, 1947, in Bethany, MO to Lila Lea (DeWitt) Holcomb and Argel Lee Holcomb.  Larry graduated from Coffey High School in Coffey, MO...