Obituaries

Jan 4, 2022

MICHAEL BRUCE KORPAN

Michael Bruce Korpan, age 70, of Belton, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

An inurnment will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee on a later date.

Mike was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on January 1, 1952 to Steven Korpan and...

Jan 4, 2022

RONALD LEE HACHINSKY

Ronald Lee Hachinsky, age 80, of Lee's Summit Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Saint Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after a long battle with advanced systemic mastocytosis and an even longer battle with myelodysplastic syndrome for the past thirteen years that progressed to acute leukemia in...

Jan 2, 2022

JERRY M. FRY

Jerry M. Fry, age 65, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by all his family on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital from heart disease.

Services for Jerry will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 16000 W. 143rd Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062. Visitation will begin at...

Jan 2, 2022

SHARON KAY PINNEY

It is with great sadness that we share with you that Sharon Pinney passed away on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 in the late afternoon due to complications from COVID-19. She fought a courageous battle to get back home to live a normal life with her family.

Sharon loved to garden, walk her...

Jan 2, 2022

PAMELA JO WINTERS

Pamela Jo Winters, age 72, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A memorial service will be held at 6:00...

Dec 31, 2021

PATRICIA ANN CONNELY

Patricia Ann Connely was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City Mo April 9th, 1957. Her life, the dash in between the numbers, was full. Those who loved her knew her to be a sweet, kindhearted woman who loved Jesus. She loved kids and more recently texting with gifs. She loved watching the...

Dec 29, 2021

LEONARD ROBERT PAYETTE

Leonard Robert Payette, age 75, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

The playground whistle blows. Everyone freezes. And in his loudest, baddest principal voice, Mr. Payette announces recess is over and everyone lines up. But a kindergartner strolls up to him, announces he has ketchup on his...

Dec 27, 2021

BONNIE J. JEFFERS

Bonnie J. Jeffers, age 96, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 peacefully in her home.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A memorial service will follow at...

Dec 26, 2021

DARYL WAYNE CRONK

Daryl Wayne Cronk, age 46, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Columbia, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at Belton High School in the Performing Arts Center, 801 W. North Ave. Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January...

Dec 24, 2021

THERESE R. STEGNER

Therese R. Stegner, age 51, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home on Friday, December 24, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by the visitation until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 MO-150, Lee's Summit, Missouri...

Dec 19, 2021

KAREN JEAN FULPS

Karen Jean Fulps, age 57, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

A celebration of Karen's life will held with a visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Karen was born...

Dec 19, 2021

JAMES ELI BALDWIN

James Eli Baldwin, age 77, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Celebration of Life service is pending at this time. Jim was born in Independence, Missouri on April 6, 1944 to Walter E. Baldwin and Belva A. (Hughes). After graduating high school Jim continued...

Dec 16, 2021

CHRISTINA MARIE GONZALES

Christina Marie Gonzales, age 64, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Belton Regional Hospital.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. A prayer service will follow immediately at 5:00...

Dec 13, 2021

VEDA DELORIS SMITH-MATTISON Veda Deloris Smith-Mattison, age 94, of Mountain View, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Monday, December 13, 2021. A visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Pentecostal Church of God, 3rd and Marr St. Mountain View, Missouri 65548. A funeral service will be held...

Dec 12, 2021

ELLEN ANN MOORE

Ellen Ann "Grams" (Butler) Moore , of Raymore, Mo, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021. She was born in Oklahoma on November 30, 1931, and grew up in Illinois. As an adult, she lived all over the United States and Germany with her husband Bob, who was in the Air Force. She studied...

Dec 11, 2021

VIRGINIA G. HESTER

Virginia G. Hester, age 90, of Raymore, Missouri passed away at home on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Raymore on January 4, 2022. Visitation will be from 4:00 -5:00 p.m with the service from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Virginia...

Dec 11, 2021

Paul V. Downey, Sr Warrensburg, MO - Paul V. Downey, Sr., of Warrensburg, MO passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021. Paul was born in Philadelphia, PA, on January 5, 1935, the fourth of six children to the late Daniel L. Downey, Sr. and Mary Amanda Skelly Downey. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne Shoup Downey of 42...

Dec 9, 2021

MARY HELEN CHAFFIN

Mary Helen Chaffin, age 82, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 9, 2021 surrounded by her comforting family.

A celebration of Mary Helen's life will be held with a visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W....

Dec 5, 2021

ROBERT EDWARD PAUL JR.

Robert Edward Paul Jr., age 67, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

Bob was born in Faulkner Co., Arkansas on April 13, 1954...

Dec 5, 2021

ALBERTA KAY MITCHELL Alberta Kay Mitchell, age 75, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Service times will be provided as more information becomes available. Kay was born in Lexington, Missouri on May 4, 1946 to Alvin and Roberta Raney. Kay graduated from Higginsville High School and spent many years working as a construction worker...