Obituaries

Feb 6, 2026

EARLENE A. MANNINO

Earlene A. Mannino, age 75, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Silverado in Lee’s Summit surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 1800 SW State Rte. 150 Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64082. Rosary will be Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the church at 5:00 p.m....

Feb 4, 2026

MARY ELLEN HALBERT

Mary Ellen Halbert, age 100, of Raymore, Missouri, former longtime resident of Forrest City, and Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 4th at her home at the Foxwood Springs retirement village, where she was a beloved member of the community.

Mrs. Halbert was born September 4th, 1925, in Almyra, AR.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James...

Feb 3, 2026

Christina Jeanean Thompson

It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Christina Jeanean Thompson, on Tuesday, February 3rd due to complications of her long fight with ovarian cancer.

Christina was born on July 19th, 1986 to Pete and Anita Wing and grew up in Belton, MO. In 2006 she married the love of her life Charlie...

Jan 31, 2026

RICHARD MURRAY ALBRECHT

Richard Murray Albrecht, age 84 of Belton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at Saint Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis, Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am followed by Mass at 12:00 pm. Celebrate Dick's life from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm at Broken Hatchet...

Jan 30, 2026

DOROTHY A. DELINE

Dorothy A. Deline, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 94 in Raymore, Missouri.

Dorothy was born on October 7, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Silas Lynch and Hannah Lowlor. She was a proud graduate of Louisburg High School. Her life's journey led her to marry...

Jan 29, 2026

AMY ELIZABETH CLARKE

Amy Elizabeth Clarke, 36, entered rest on Thursday, January 29th, 2026.

Her funeral services will be held Thursday, February 12th at Cullen Funeral Home in Raymore Missouri, with the visitation from 1:00- 2:00 with the service starting at 2:00 followed by a graveside service in Peculiar.

Amy was born January 14th, 1990 in Richmond VA. to Kandance Johnson.

During Amy's high-school...

Jan 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sun Ae Cho-Laubenstein

Sun Ae Cho-Laubenstein, age 87, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

Services pending at this time.

Sun Ae Cho-Laubenstein was born on December 20, 1938, in Seoul, South Korea. At the age of 19, she courageously began a new chapter in...

Jan 29, 2026

ARMAN KENNETH GOFFOY

Arman Kenneth Goffoy, age 90, passed away on January 29, 2026, in Belton, MO. He was born on July 11, 1935, in Scammon, Kansas, to Arman Goffoy and Albina Boley Mapes. He graduated from West Mineral High School, Mineral, KS, where he enjoyed playing sports and building a lifelong love of athletics.

Arman was a longtime employee of Reno...

Jan 26, 2026

EVELYN GAY (THOMAS) BURKE

On October 7th, 1931 the world was blessed with the birth of Evelyn Gay Thomas. She was child number 9 out of 11 children, born to James Kelly Thomas and Nancy Genevra (Harley) Thomas. Gay was born in Wasola, MO in her home where she lived throughout her school years. She recalls working on the farm and...

Jan 24, 2026

VELMA JEAN WRIGHT

Velma Jean Wright, 94, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home on January 24, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 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 11:00 a.m. Immediately following will be a...

Jan 23, 2026

PHILLIP ALLEN SPARKS

Phillip Allen Sparks, 85, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 23, 2026.  Phil was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather that prioritized family and thrived on hard work.

Phil Sparks was born on February 25, 1940, in Princeton, Missouri to Lester Olin Sparks and Martha Belle (Laws)...

Jan 23, 2026

TOMMY DALE GUENTHER

Tommy Dale Guenther, age 87, of Lee's Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at Research Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Abundant Life Church Main Building 304 SW Persels Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081. Visitation...

Jan 18, 2026

MARILYN KAY STACH

Marilyn Kay Stach, age 78, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on January 18, 2026, at Beautiful Savior Home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026, at High Blue Wellness Center 16400 N Mullen Rd., Belton, Missouri 64012 and the graveside service will...

Jan 18, 2026

ALLAN L. ANTHONY

Allan L. Anthony, age 84, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Sunrise Nursing & Memory Care.

A Celebration of his life is pending at this time.

Allan was born in Lebanon, Missouri on September 12, 1941, the son of Leo Anthony and Ollie (Blankenship) Anthony....

Jan 16, 2026

MARY L. PENDERGRAFT

Mary L. Pendergraft, age 83, of Belton, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 16, 2026, surrounded by love and family.

Mary was a woman of deep and abiding faith. She trusted fully in the promises of God and lived her life grounded in Scripture....

Jan 15, 2026

JACOB NATHANIEL PINE

With deep sorrow, the family of Jacob Nathaniel Pine, age 29, announces his passing on January 15, 2026, in Raymore, Missouri. Jacob's life, though far too brief, was filled with quiet strength, creativity, and moments of genuine joy that will be remembered always by those who knew and loved him.

Jacob was...

Jan 14, 2026

JUDY ANN HAYS

Judy Ann Hays, 77, passed away at her home on Wednesday January 14, 2026. Judy lived a contented life, loving her friends and family and enjoying reading and her TV programs from her favorite rocking chair in her living room. She loved animals, especially dogs and her beloved Callie most of all. She was a wonderful sister, daughter,...

Jan 7, 2026

Janet Kay Boyce (December 9, 1958 – January 7, 2026)

Janet Kay Boyce (née Winland), 67, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away suddenly at her home on January 7, 2026.

Born in Lovell, Wyoming, to Wilbur and Marjorie Winland, She moved to the Kansas City area in 1989 to make a new life with her husband...

Jan 2, 2026

EUGENIA GAYLE "GINA" MOORE

Eugenia Gayle "Gina" Moore, aged 60, passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 2, 2026.

A beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Gina will be remembered for her unending kindness, generosity, and love. Born in Kansas City, Missouri to Ernest and Rose Moore, Gina lived in Missouri her whole life....

Jan 1, 2026

Rita Kay (Waldron) Harmon

Rita Kay (Waldron) Harmon was born in Lexington, Kentucky on July 19, 1952, and passed away on January 01, 2026, at age 73 in Trinity, Florida. Rita was a longtime resident of the Kansas City area —Lee's Summit, Raymore, and Kansas City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father, Reverend LaMoine...