Obituaries

Mar 2, 2021

JAMES R. BURNS

James R. Burns, age 64, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021 at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. A funeral...

Mar 1, 2021

LISA D. ROBBINS

Lisa D. Robbins, age 46, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 in Belton, Missouri.

Private family services will be held on a later date.

Lisa was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on May 14, 1974 to Dennis C. Robbins and Paula B. (Dias) Robbins. In life Lisa...

Feb 28, 2021

CHARLES F. WILBUR

Charles F. Wilbur (CW04), age 69, of Raymore Missouri passed away on February 28, 2021 in Overland Park, Kansas.

Charles was born in Mansfield, Ohio on April 4, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents Leslie Wilbur and Dorothy Womendorf, and sister Nancy.

Charles proudly served his country...

Feb 27, 2021

NORMA JEAN MARTIN

Norma Jean Martin (Waldron), 85, of Peculiar, MO departed this life on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 in Kansas City, MO. Born on September 11th,1935, daughter of Marion Juanita (Piehler) of Kansas City, MO and Norman John Waldron of Kansas City, MO. Norma graduated from Lillis High School and was married to Ronald (Ron) Eugene...

Feb 27, 2021

DANIEL E. BESSER

Daniel E. Besser, age 65, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 27, 2021.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. At 1:00 p.m. a...

Feb 25, 2021

Cashton Leeton Shoemaker, infant son of Chance Shoemaker and Savanna Allen, returned to his Heavenly Father too soon on February 25, 2021.

Private family services will be held at Cullen Funeral Home and Cashton will be laid to rest at Raymore Cemetery.

Cashton was preceded in death by his aunt, Makayla Allen; paternal grandparents, Clarence...

Feb 23, 2021

KAY CARSON HAMILTON

Kay Hamilton, age 67, of Leawood, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri following a courageous six week battle with COVID-19. In her final weeks, surrounded by loved ones, her grit, determination, fighting spirit - and stubbornness (!) - were on full-display. She fought...

Feb 23, 2021

HENRY DUKE BLEDSOE, III

Henry Duke Bledsoe III, age 66, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

A private family graveside service will be held at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.

Duke was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 23, 1955 to Henry D. Bledsoe II and Dorothy Jean...

Feb 19, 2021

MICKEY LEE AMES

Mickey Lee Ames, age 70, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. At this time there are no services being held according to the family's wishes. Mickey was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on September 30, 1950 to Lester (Lee) Ames and Gertrude (Antrim) Ames. After...

Feb 16, 2021

MARY L. TURNER

Mary L. Turner, age 85, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2021 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Cullen Funeral Home, 612...

Feb 12, 2021

VIRGINIA J. OWEN

Virginia J. Owen, age 90, of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Sabina Catholic Church 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64083. A funeral mass will be held following the visitation at...

Feb 11, 2021

MICHAEL HERBERT FRITZSHALL

Michael Herbert Fritzshall, age 73, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

A memorial service will be held on a later date.

Michael was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 11, 1947 to Sherwood Fritzshall and Shirley (Shonka) Fritzshall. After graduating high school, Michael attended one year...

Feb 10, 2021

ROY GLENN SOUSLEY

Roy Glenn Sousley, age 65, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. At 5:00 p.m. there will be a memorial...

Feb 8, 2021

BUDDY R. MARTIN

Buddy R. Martin, age 74, of Raymore, Missouri passed suddenly at his home on Monday, February 8, 2021.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Military honors will take place at...