Obituaries

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.  He also attended the...

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...

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.  She was the youngest of two children. Her brother Gene Metzger and both...

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.

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,...

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...

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).  He was preceded in death by his parents, his...

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...

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...

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...

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...