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Annie "Jewel" Polk
Dec 16, 2025
ANNIE "JEWEL" POLK
Annie "Jewel" Polk, age 89, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at the Foxwood Springs Living Center.
A Celebration of Jewel's life will be held at a later date.
Jewel was born in Henderson, Texas on July 8, 1936, the daughter of Walter F. Gray and...
Barbara Greta Richardson
Dec 12, 2025
BARBARA GRETA RICHARDSON
Barbara Greta (Englund) Richardson passed away on December 12, 2025, after a short illness. Â Barbara was born in New York, New York to John Harry and Hanna Englund on July 25, 1931. Â She graduated high school in White Plains, NY and went on to work at White Plains Hospital for many years. Â Barbara married...
Shirley J. Wilmoth
Dec 11, 2025
Obituary: Shirley J. Wilmoth (1937–2025)
Shirley J. Wilmoth, age 88, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A woman of deep faith and lifelong intellect, Shirley dedicated five decades to the education of others and the enrichment of her community.
Early Life and Education...
Donald Stanley Dunlap
Dec 11, 2025
DONALD STANLEY DUNLAP
The family of Donald S Dunlap announce his passing on 12/11/2025.
Don was born in Kansas City MO 03/16/1954 to Donald I. Dunlap and Eva Y. Dunlap.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his sister Cindy Humphrey, and his daughter Tonie Clark.
He leaves behind...
Howard Lee Tolbert
Dec 10, 2025
HOWARD LEE TOLBERT OBITUARY
Howard Lee Tolbert of Belton, MO, son of Ora and Hazel (Plumlee) Tolbert, was born January 31, 1944, in Ance Creek, Stone County, MO, and departed this life on December 10, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a 1962 graduate of Reeds Spring High School and married Patricia Jane (Robinson) Tolbert...
Valorie Kay Ewigman
Dec 8, 2025
VALORIE KAY EWIGMAN
Valorie Kay Ewigman (Ball), age 58, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on February 15, 1967 at Bethany Hospital to William and Juanita Ball (Andrade). She graduated from Bishop Ward High School in 1985 and continued her education, receiving an associate's degree from Kansas City Community College...
Barbara Ann Bruno
Dec 7, 2025
BARBARA ANN BRUNO
Barbara Ann (Beullens) Bruno, age 89, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr.,...
Betty Jo Leach
Dec 3, 2025
BETTY JO LEACH
Betty Jo Leach, age 97, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation from 1-2 p.m. followed...
Marie Annette Hellyer
Dec 2, 2025
MARIE ANNETTE HELLYER
Marie Annette "Mitzi" Hellyer met her Savior, Jesus, face to face on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at home. Just days before her death, Mitzi spoke a word of blessing and thanksgiving to each of the grandchildren who were present—including her yet-to-be-born great-grandson, Hollis Wayne. Her final words to all of...
Marcia Carolyn Snyder
Nov 26, 2025
MARCIA CAROLYN SNYDER
Marcia Carolyn Snyder, age 89, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
A visitation celebrating Marcia's life will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.
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Gavyn Wilson Brooks
Nov 23, 2025
GAVYN WILSON BROOKS
Gavyn Wilson Brooks, age 18, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2025.
Gavyn was born in Woodward, Oklahoma, on January 23, 2007.
He moved to and grew up in Raymore, Missouri, where he recently graduated from the Ray-Pec High School, Class of 2025. Â He also attended the...
Dewayne Everett Long
Nov 22, 2025
DEWAYNE EVERETT LONG
Dewayne Everett Long, age 75, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, after a long battle with cancers caused by Agent Orange. He was blessed to receive a stem cell transplant in 2010 from his twin brother Wayne and enjoyed 15 additional years of life. Dewayne was born in Harrisonville, Missouri...
Joanne Marilyn Lescalleet
Nov 21, 2025
Joanne Marilyn Lescalleet 1928-2025
Joanne Marilyn Lescalleet, age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday November 21, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House.
Joanne was born in Lancaster, Ohio on May 13, 1928, to parents Clay and Dorothy (Weber) Metzger from Carroll, Ohio. Â She was the youngest of two children. Her brother Gene Metzger and both...
Jolette Dawn Hosterman
Nov 17, 2025
JOLETTE DAWN HOSTERMAN
Jolette Dawn Hosterman, age 58, passed peacefully in her home in Belton, Missouri on November 17, 2025.
Jolette was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Paula Archibald and Keith Jacobson.
Jolette or "JoJo" known to most, spent her working career as a manager of KFC and Capt. D's.
...Karen Jean Barnett
Nov 17, 2025
KAREN JEAN (BRUCE) BARNETT
Karen Jean (Bruce) Barnett, at the age of 70, passed away on November 17, 2025, at Research Medical Center. After battling many years of various health issues and extreme pain. She is now at peace, without pain, and at rest with Our Heavenly Father.
Karen Jean was born April 22, 1955,...
Carl Lee Driskill
Nov 15, 2025
CARL LEE DRISKILL
Carl Lee Driskill, 81, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025. Born on June 27, 1944, in Wheatland, Missouri, Carl lived a life defined by hard work, service to others, and a deep love for his family. Blessed with a warm spirit and a gift for connecting with people, Carl built...
Larry David Dial
Nov 15, 2025
LARRY DAVID DIAL
Larry David Dial, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on November 15, 2025. Larry was born on January 15, 1952, and spent his whole life in the Belton/Raymore area.
He was the son of the late Warren and Marilyn Dial (Miller). Â He was preceded in death by his parents, his...
Neva Gail Crippen
Nov 15, 2025
NEVA GAIL CRIPPEN
Neva Gail Crippen, age 59, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away November 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends at the St. Luke's Hospice.
Neva was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Louise Terry, and her brother, Eddie Terry.
She is survived by her daughter, Amber...
Danny Ray Fugate
Nov 13, 2025
Danny Ray Fugate May 14, 1952 – November 13, 2025
Danny Ray Fugate, 73, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was born on May 14, 1952, in Bollinger County, Missouri, and raised in Sikeston, Missouri.
He was the son of the late Orbie Lawrence Fugate and Flora Melissa (Cole) Fugate. He...
William Ray Clark, Jr.
Nov 13, 2025
WILLIAM RAY CLARK JR.
William Ray Clark, Jr. age 72, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on November 13, 2025.
Services will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Raymore Christian Church 500 Peace Dr, Raymore, MO 64083. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Graveside services will...
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