Obituaries

Nov 11, 2025

SCOTT H. WATKINS

Scott H. Watkins, beloved son, brother and friend has passed away on November 11, 2025. Born on April 21, 1981, Scott was a true 80's kid. He grew up with all the wild stories and tales one would have, living life to the fullest on the edge of risk. Bike riding, building forts, playing...

Nov 11, 2025

SANDRA J. ENGLAND

Sandra J. England (Conner), age 74, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away November 11, 2025.

A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, Missouri.

Sandra was born May 28, 1951, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Nelson and...

Nov 7, 2025

Gabriel Joseph Biondo, infant son of Anthony Biondo and Taylor (Lind) Biondo, was reunited with his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Coronation of Our Lady Parish, 13000 Bennington Ave., Grandview, Missouri 64030. A Rosary will be said...

Nov 6, 2025

Judith Anne Messer 86, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus after a brief illness on November 6th, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospice House. She was surrounded by her beloved children, grandchildren, great grand children, and her sisters. We believe her husband welcomed her to heaven as she met Jesus face to face.

Judy was born on...

Nov 5, 2025

PEARL ROBERTA YOUNG

Pearl Roberta Young, age 96, of Prairie Village, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Pearl was born in Stilwell, Kansas on February 13, 1929 - along with her twin sister, Merle - the daughter of William Delaus Huffman and Anna Elizabeth...

Nov 2, 2025

MELVIN EDMONDS ROY 1929-2025

Melvin Edmonds Roy, age 96, of Belton, Missouri, took the hand of the Lord he loved and left this earthly home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was reunited in his heavenly home with his parents, Melvin Sr. and Alice Roy, his sister Marlys Pickering and brother Douglas Roy....

Nov 1, 2025

PAUL WILLIAM MARTIN

Paul William Martin, son of Paul H. and Frances L. Met his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Services will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at...

Oct 31, 2025

BETTY JANE ANDERSON

Betty Jane Anderson, age 75, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Heartland Family Ministries, First Baptist Church of Belton, 810 S. Cedar St. Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a...

Oct 27, 2025

ANGELA LEANN LANCASTER

Angela Leann Lancaster, age 50, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at home.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial...

Oct 26, 2025

BRENDA K. JONES

Brenda K. Jones, age 68, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born Effingham, Illinois on December 28, 1956, the daughter of Alfred Shadwell and Pauline Kliendinst. After high school, Brenda met and married Allen Eugene Jones. Brenda loved...

Oct 23, 2025

BETTY R. BRESHEARS

Betty R. Breshears, age 94, of Belton, Missouri passed away October 23, 2025, at Research Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m. with the funeral service at...

Oct 18, 2025

MICHAEL W. HUDSON

Michael W. Hudson, age 80, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on October 18, 2025.

Michael was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 25, 1945, the son of M. R. Hudson and Alma Thurmond. Shortly after graduating from high school, Michael was drafted...

Oct 17, 2025

Duke Ryan Ommert (10)  of Leawood, Kansas.

Born May 17, 2015, to Ryan and Monica Ommert, Duke passed away surrounded by his family as a result of the injuries he sustained after being struck by a car.

As Duke always told his parents, "I am built different."  This difference was evident in everything he did...

Oct 15, 2025

PEGGY A. ANDERSON

Peggy A. Anderson, age 84, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Foxwood Springs Living Center. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Missouri.

Peggy was born in Nashville, Tennessee on July 18, 1941.  She loved redheads...

Oct 13, 2025

David "Dave" Fitzwater June 27, 1958 – October 13, 2025

We lost a good one. David "Dave" Fitzwater passed away on October 13, 2025, and the world's a little dimmer without him in it.

Dave was the kind of guy who just knew things. Whether it was fishing, hunting, cars, or woodworking, he could do...

Oct 11, 2025

CHARLES "CHARLIE" E. BROUSE

Charles "Charlie" E. Brouse, age 75, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 17, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc. 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. with the services at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow...

Oct 7, 2025

JACK WILLIAM HOLT, JR.

Jack William Holt, Jr. died peacefully at home, with his children at his bedside. Jack was born on September 18, 1935, to Jack W. Holt, Sr. and Odessa E. Holt. Jack grew up in the Clayton, North Carolina area where he graduated from Clayton High School in 1953.

Jack went on...

Oct 1, 2025

Marjorie "Margie" Sullivan

June 3, 1970 – October 1, 2025

Marjorie "Margie" Sullivan age 55 of Raymore MO, passed away October 1, 2025 at the University of Kansas Hospital with love ones by her side.  Margie was a 3-time cancer survivor, a true warrior. Her passions were running, crocheting...

Sep 30, 2025

Hermance "Hermie" Germaine Therese Timmons

April 6, 1930 – September 30, 2025

Hermance "Hermie" Germaine Therese Timmons, 95, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by love and faith.

Born on April 6, 1930, in Nice, France, Hermie was the daughter of Auber Silombra and Laurence Morra. Growing up...

Sep 21, 2025

Julia Mary Theresa Davis March 10, 1931 – September 21, 2025

Julia Mary Theresa Davis, 94, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025.

Julia was born on March 10, 1931, in St. Joseph, MO to Albert Farris and Emaline Owen Farris who immigrated here from Syria. Following her high school...