Obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

MICHAEL TABIANO SUMBI

Michael Tabiano Sumbi, age 39, of Harker Heights, Texas passed away on Tuesday March 7, 2023.

Michael was born in Cebu City, Philippines on April 13th, 1983. Michael and his family moved to Raymore, Missouri when he was a child. He attended Raymore- Peculiar Schools his whole life. Michael made the move...

Mar 6, 2023

ARTHUR J. MORFORD

Arthur "Art" J. Morford, age 63, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away at home on Monday, March 6, 2023.

A celebration of Art's life will be held with a visitation on Friday, March 17th from 6 to 8pm at Cullen Funeral Home in Raymore, MO.

Art was born in Kansas City,...

Mar 2, 2023

ROBERT A. STEVENS

Robert A. Stevens, age 57, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m.

Robert...

Feb 27, 2023

DORIS FAYE HINES

Doris Faye Hines, age 95, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 in the comfort of her own home.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a...

Feb 27, 2023

JOHN JERL MCCORMICK

John Jerl McCormick, age 75, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 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 12:00 p.m. John will...

Feb 27, 2023

CASEY BRADLEY LUECK

June 3, 1983 – February 27, 2023

Casey Bradley Lueck, age 39, passed away peacefully while sleeping Monday February 27, 2023. Growing up Casey played baseball and was a phenomenal catcher. He loved to bring laughter and cheer to others; he may have learned this from the man he looked up to...

Feb 23, 2023

JANICE LEE SWINDELL

Janice Lee Swindell (Younts), 75 of Kansas City, MO, passed away February 23, 2023. Janice was born on December 27, 1947, to Othel Leon Younts and Vivian Ruth (Harrall) Younts in Mount Vernon, MO. Janice wed Robert Ray Swindell on February 12, 1967. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 12,...

Feb 19, 2023

RODNEY L. WARDEN

Rodney Lee Warden, 86, passed away February 19, 2023, at home in Bella Vista AR. Rodney was born January 25, 1937 in Kansas City KS to Jess and Emma Warden. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lester Warden, and grandson Andrew Ziegler.

He is survived by his wife of...

Feb 17, 2023

GERALD MARK FULTS

Gerald "Jerry" Mark Fults, age 56, of Raymore, Missouri passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service...

Feb 17, 2023

HELLEN EDITH BENNETT

Hellen Edith Bennett (Willett) - beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt passed away at home in the early hours February 17, 2023.

Hellen was born September 01, 1943 in Lynwood CA to Mr. & Mrs. William and Harriett Willett.

She is survived by her younger brother - Craig (Charlotte) Willett,...

Feb 13, 2023

JUDITH KATHERINE SCHAFER

Judith Katherine "Katie" Schafer, age 15, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family at home.

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, February 24, 2023. A celebration of Katie's...

Feb 9, 2023

STEVEN BOWER

Steve Bower passed away at home on February 9, 2023. Steve was born to Paul Bower and Alice (Herrod) Bower in Joplin, MO. Steve graduated from Belton high school and married his high school sweetheart. He immediately began working for Hallmark Cards, retiring as a press operator after 36 years. Steve was an Army veteran....

Feb 6, 2023

MICHELLE PAULETTE VARGO

Michelle Paulette Vargo, age 62, of Belton, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Memorial services will be held at St. Sabina Catholic Parish, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Mass will...

Feb 5, 2023

NORINE IENNACCARO MOORHEAD

Norine Iennaccaro Moorhead, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023.

Norine was born on July 9, 1932, to Thomas and Luigina Torchia Iennaccaro. She grew up surrounded by Italian family and traditions that she carried with her always.

Norine married her husband, Richard Wayne Moorhead, on April 11,...

Feb 1, 2023

CLAUDE W. (BILL) GOWING

Claude W. (Bill) Gowing, age 91, of Belton, Missouri passed away February 1, 2023 at the home.

Bill was born in Linn County, Kansas on March 26, 1931, the middle son of Bert and Pauline Gowing. Following graduation from LaCygne rural High School Bill went to work at Owens Corning Fiberglass....

Jan 31, 2023

ELIZABETH ANN WOLFENBARGER

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Wolfenbarger, age 77, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

A celebration of Elizabeth's life will be held at Manna Fellowship Church, 17617 Rte 291, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 on February 18 at 1pm.

Beth was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 19,...

Jan 31, 2023

DONNA RUTH DAILEY

Donna Ruth Dailey, age 71, of Belton, Missouri, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 with her loving husband at her side.

Services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at St. Sabina Catholic Parish, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. A rosary will begin at 9:45 a.m. Visitation...

Jan 31, 2023

BARBARA WATKINS

Barbara Ann was born Sept 28, 1947 to Harold and Ruth Rowe in Stockport IA. She passed away peacefully at Foxwood Springs Hospice in Raymore MO following a 2 week lung cancer diagnosis.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Ruth; her husband Gary Watkins; 2 sisters, Velva Brereton and...

Jan 29, 2023

FRED K. LAMASTER Fred K. Lamaster, age 92, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Manna Fellowship Church, 17617 Rte. 291, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at...

Jan 29, 2023

RICHARD RALPH HOEDL JR.

Richard Ralph Hoedl, Jr. age 72, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at St. Sabina, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Richard will then...