Obituaries

Aug 20, 2023

CARL WENDELL COCKRUM, JR. Carl Wendell Cockrum, Jr., age 84, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a graveside...

Aug 20, 2023

CAROL A. BEHM

"It's time for me to be moving on," said Carol Behm last year, "I've got people waiting for me." On August 20, 2023, 88-year-old Carol moved on to the people waiting for her.

Carol's family and friends on both sides of this earthly divide know and feel her love. It is a...

Aug 16, 2023

WILLIAM ROBERT UPCHURCH

William Robert Upchurch, age 80, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Services will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service...

Aug 15, 2023

James Ross Kelso July 5, 1950 – August 15, 2023

Beloved teacher, musician, father, and friend, James Ross Kelso, 73, died peacefully at home in Belton, Mo., on August 15, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

James was born on July 5, 1950, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to J D "Jack" and Helen Patton "Pat" Kelso.  It...

Aug 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Doris Violet Reif

August 16, 1949 - August 11, 2023

With heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss, we gather to remember and celebrate the life of Doris Violet Reif, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of so many with her boundless love, unwavering kindness, and indomitable spirit.

Aug 10, 2023

JEWELL LOUISE COX Jewell Louise "Lou" Cox, age 76, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at...

Aug 7, 2023

SHARON KAY KOSTECKA January 8, 1943 - August 7, 2023

Sharon Kay Kostecka, age 80, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family members.

Sharon was born in Falcon, Missouri, on January 8, 1943 to Albert Munholland and Gladys Irene (Steward) Munholland. Shortly after graduating high school, Sharon...

Aug 7, 2023

Jeannine Marie (Bruce) King, 86 of Lee's Summit, MO. peacefully breathed her last August 7, 2023 with family. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 25th at Our Lady of the Presentation Church 130 NW Murray Rd, Lee's Summit, MO. A private burial will be at Mount...

Aug 5, 2023

PETER BURROUGHS

Peter "Tim" Burroughs of Belton, MO, aged 63, passed away on August 5, 2023, in Belton, MO. He was born on May 28, 1960, to Billie Janette and James Dean Burroughs in Des Moines, IA.

Tim dedicated many years of his life to the lumber industry and was renowned for his exceptional skills...

Aug 3, 2023

DOROTHY P. KAMINSKI

Dorothy P. Kaminski, age 87, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Dorothy was born in Mason County, Texas to...

Aug 2, 2023

CAROLYN HUGHLETT

Carolyn Hughlett, age 90, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1111 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with inurnment at...

Jul 27, 2023

LARRY JOE DUNCAN

Larry Joe Duncan, age 66, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, surrounded by family.

Larry was born on June 24, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Joe Duncan and Julia Lucille (Flannery) Duncan. Larry graduated from Grandview Senior High School and honorably served his country...

Jul 27, 2023

LAWRENCE STEINKE

Lawrence "Larry" Steinke accomplished his ultimate goal of this earthly life to be with our Lord and Savior when he was carried Home on July 27, 2023. Larry passed away peacefully in his home of 51 years under hospice care. He has willed his body to KU Medical Center for student medical education. His memorial...

Jul 26, 2023

KARL ANTHONY BAYS

Karl Anthony Bays passed from the loving arms of his wife and children to the loving arms of his Lord on July 26, 2023.

Karl was a kind, faithful, honest and hard working man who loved his family, his friends, his dogs and his cast iron. Born on September 5, 1967 to...

Jul 26, 2023

RITA LOUISE COX

Rita Louise Cox, age 69, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Services will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 6:30 p.m.

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Jul 25, 2023

SHIRLEY YVONNE BAUM

Shirley Yvonne Baum, age 85, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A funeral service will...

Jul 25, 2023

LOUIS GENE BAGGERLY

Louis Gene Baggerly, age 76, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Services are scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, at South Haven Baptist Church, in Belton, MO. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed immediately by services at the Church. A...

Jul 18, 2023

DARRYL DEE LAWRENCE

Darryl Dee Lawrence, 70, of Harrisonville, Mo, passed away on July 18, 2023 surrounded by family after a year long battle with Metastatic Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Darryl was born to Jack and Alice Lawrence at Fort MacArthur Station Hospital in San Pedro, Ca. His early school years were spent in various...

Jul 18, 2023

DAVID LEE ROSA

David Lee Rosa, age 61, of Belton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

At this time services are pending.

David was born on August 27, 1961 in Amarillo, Texas to James Martin Rosa and Arlene (Littlehawk) Rosa. Dave graduated from...

Jul 11, 2023

ROBERT KEITH RAPE JR.

Robert Keith Rape, Jr., age 43, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Services will be held at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023. A funeral service will be...